All Things Blues And Southern Rock

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason's upcoming show with The Me Steepwater Band, and The Cold Stares. Then the guys give an update on Leilani Kilgore's Go Fund for the recording of her next record. Then the guys welcome their returning guest, Drew Fulton. Drew chats with the boys about the writing of his songs for The Cherry Street Sessions, recording the songs with producer Ben Lewis, in his studio, recording to tape, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason give a shoutout to their good friend, David Hudson from the State Of Amorica podcast, who is retiring from podcasting. Next they welcome their returning guest, Jamie St James from Black N Blue. Jamie chats with the boys about his latest project with former Black N Blue guitarist Tommy Thayer. Jamie talks about getting together with Tommy, recovering the DAT tape with Black N Blue demos from the early 90s, putting together the tracks for an official release, recording new songs for the Thayer-St James record Bombshell, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week Brian flies solo on the intro and talks about enjoying seeing Heart play live. He also mentions the show giving him a changed, and more positive perspective on the current state of The Black Crowes. Next Brian is rejoined by Jason, and they welcome their guest, Wilmington, NC guitarist, and singer/songwriter, Justin Cody Fox. Justin chats with the boys about his start in music, his long running friendship with Mason Keck from Jive Mother Mary, his love for The Black Crowes, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason geek out about guitars, and guitar pedals. Next they welcome their guest, Jamey Patterson from Patterson Guitars. Jamey chats with the boys about how he got into building guitars, using unique kinds of wood, his endorsers, the great rock and roll state that is Alabama, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason embark on some humor infused non-sensical jabbering pertaining to a few different common topics. Next, they fuel up their paisley-colored rocket ship and jettison across the galaxy to a different genre, and welcome their returning guest, Julia Lauren, from Nashville rock band The Foxies. Julia chats with the boys about the new single from The Foxies, taking online criminal justice classes, her love of the true crime television genre, her honesty in song writing, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason are joined by their good friend and official random 3rd guest co-host, Lyssa from Hillbilly Hippie Music Review. Lyssa chats with the guys about Alabama music, including Taylor Hunnicutt, and also future endeavors with Hillbilly Hippie Music Review. Next, they welcome their guest, song writer Adam Hood. Adam chats with the gang about his start in music, his many song writing credits, Alabama musicians, what inspires different guitar tunings, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat a bit about playing guitar, then they shift the conversation to Jason's most recent Blackberry Smoke show he saw in Lima, OH. Next, they welcome their returning guest, Blackberry Smoke guitarist Paul Jackson. Paul chats with the boys about several different things from everything to getting back on tour, his love for metal music, Christmas decorations, hair care, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the recently announced Southern Hospitality co-headlining tour with The Black Crowes, and Whiskey Myers. Next, the guys welcome their returning guest Jersey City Blues singer/pianist Eliza Neals. Eliza chats with the boys about her new single Love Will, the writing and recording of her new forthcoming record, the dynamics of different musicians, the Jersey City music scene, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason jump in their paisley-colored rocket ship, and hurtle though the cosmos, to another genre and chat about the new self-titled Megadeth record. Then they hit warp speed back to Milky Way, and chat about a couple upcoming shows and tours. Next the guys welcome their returning guests, Chris Tapp, Bryce Klueh, and Brian Mullins from The Cold Stares. The guys chat with the boys about their new single, Nowhere To Go, the recording of their forthcoming record Texas, cutting the tracks quickly in the studio, upcoming tour plans, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason discuss the new video from The black Crowes, for their new single, Profane Prophecy. Then the guys chat about the passing of Bob Weir, from The Grateful Dead. Next, they welcome their returning guest, contributing writer for Guitar World magazine, Andy Aledort. Andy chats with the boys about his how-to videos, then he offers his thought on Bob Weir, to help the guys pay tribute to the legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about some random upcoming tour dates. Next, they talk about second generation rock and roll artists. Then they welcome their first time guest second generation rock artist Nigel Dupree. Nigel chats with the boys about his rock and roll upbringing, very early memories, how playing drums came first, the benefits of living in Nashville, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss new single releases by The Georgia Thunderbolts, and The Black Crowes, and new forthcoming record by The Crowes, "A Pound Of Feathers." Next, they welcome their returning guests, Dylan Turner, Megan Kane, and Alex Bender from Nashville rock and roll band, Parker Barrow. They chat with the boys about their new ep Hold The Mash, writing the songs, band dynamics on stage, their relationship with their audience, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about their friends from the State Of Amorica podcast landing an interview with Chris Robinson. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, and annual Christmas holiday guest, Tony Higbee from Keifer Band, and Brother Cane. As usual, when the guys get together with Tony, plenty of holiday hijinks follow. Merry Christmas 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about their friend, producer Adam Hamilton working again with William Shatner. They go on talking about Marc Ford playing in Lucinda Williams band. Next the guys welcome their first time guest Dave Lizmi. Dave chats with the boys about seafood, his dogs, his time with the band The Four Horsemen in the early 90s, writing songs with Charlie Starr, a hilarious story involving a Hollywood star and psychedelics, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the upcoming shows that The Black Crowes will be opening for Guns N Roses. Next they welcome their guests Zach, Crumley, Joe Morgan, and Jaithan Neal from north Georgia southern rock band One For The Road. They chat with the boys about the writing and recording of their forthcoming record Better Than Some Worse Than Others, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Kentucky Headhunters guitarist Richard Young posting a very positive update on The Georgia Thunderbolts. Then they talk briefly about the passing of Steve Cropper. They also good a good laugh in pertaining to the alleged birth that took place in a Bucc-ee's parking lot. Next the guys welcome their first time guests, Alerisa and Chase for Boston rock and roll band, Dred Buffalo. Alerisa and Chase chat with the boys about their start in music, their fateful meeting, starting the band, song writing, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason sub for their good friend, Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast, in presenting the favorite 2025 3rd quarter album releases as seen by The Groove Council chat group. Jay continues his long-term rehab, after suffering from a stroke. The Groove Council chat group is Jay's baby and provides a forum for like-minded music lovers to share their musical passions. Jason and I are very fortunate to have been invited into the group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the current Black Stone Cherry/Them Dirty Roses/Aryon Jones "Celebration" tour, as well as the Blackberry Smoke "Rattle Ramble And Roll" tour, and the upcoming Lynyrd Skynyrd/Foreigner "Double Trouble Vision" tour. Next, they welcome their returning guest, Damon Johnson, from Brother Cane. Damon chats with the boys about the band coming back together, teaming up again with song writing partner Marti Frederickson, the creation of the upcoming Brother Cane record, Magnolia Medicine, the guys in the band, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian flies' solo, while Jason gets stuck at a random airport due to shutdown flight delays. Brian welcomes his guest, 2nd generation blues guitarist Bernard Allison. Bernard chats with Brian about starting his career out with Koko Taylor, spending time living in Paris, leading his dad, Luther's band, locating to the Twin Cities, European music crowds, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason are joined by 3rd co-host Lyssa Nicole. Lyssa and the boys give a shout out to a new band Dred Buffalo from Boston. Then they chat about the new super group Howl Owl Howl. Next, they welcome their guests, North Springs Music Fest founder Dustin Kennedy, and festival performer, Ben Chapman. The gang chat away about all the many wonderful things about the recent 2025 North Springs Music Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about their grave concerns about Ai created bands. Next the guys welcome their guest, Louisville native, and Nashville based blues-rock guitarist, Dusty Bo. Dusty chats with the boys about his musical journey from Louisville to L.A., and then to Nashville, his long-time friendship with Mason from Jive Mother Mary, the contrast between L.A. and Nashville, his new record V8, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the passing of Ace Frehley, and his influence on so many guitar players. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Mason Keck from Jive Mother Mary. Mason chats with the boys about the band's move to Nashville, networking with other artists, the latest singles, a lengthy Ace Frehley tribute, and so much more, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason lead into their discussion with a little NFL chat, and offerings up on band names. Next, they talk about the Bad Company tribute record. Then the guys welcome their guest Dustin Douglas from Dustin Douglas And The Electric Gentlemen. Dustin chats with the boys about his start in music, growing up in a musical family, starting his own band, the state of the music industry these days, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the most recent shows from The Black Crowes, and how amazing they are. They go on to talk about upcoming releases from The Crowes and Blackberry Smoke. Then they mention the brand-new album Tell Your Ghost from Leilani Kilgore. Next, they welcome their first time guest, blues-rock artist Katie Henry. Katie chats with the boys about her start in music, the New Jersey, and Philadelphia music scene, her love of The Grateful Dead, some sports, some culinary favorites, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian chat about the new Whiskey Myers record, Greg Martin having Charlie Starr as a guest on the Lowdown Hoedown, and Brian's recent trip to Biloxi. Then the guys welcome back returning guest, and good friend, Leilani Kilgore, for her 6th appearance. Leilani chats with the boys about her new upcoming record, "Tell My Ghost ", the recording process, great band dynamics, the new band house, and a whole lot of assorted topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the new single from Jax Hollow, and the upcoming new record from Leilani Kilgore. Next the guys welcome their first time guest, Arkansas blues artist Tina Cossey. Tina chats with the boys about the Little Rock music scene, her start in the music business, writing songs, her spirituality, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason seeing Bywater Call play. Next, the guys welcome their first time guest, Austin, TX blues-rock guitarist Alastair Greene. Alastair talks with the boys about his move from Santa Barbara to Austin, new music he's working on, the genre of blues-rock, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason's 3 day concert extravaganza from the previous weekend. Then Brian previews his upcoming trip to Biloxi, Mississippi. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Lizzie Edwards, from Lizzie Edwards And The Makers. Lizzie chats with the boys about her upcoming new singles, playing with a new band, the differences between playing in the studio, compared to live, some fantasy football, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason welcome their guest, from Los Angeles, Phil Baranchik. Phil chats with the boys about their mutual friend Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast, and the benefit show for him at Reggie;s in Chicago . Phil shares with the guys, the chain of events that led to Jay's hospitalization, his slow ongoing recovery process, his amazing work in the podcast industry, a lot of great stories, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the bands Brian found on Spotify, that he was not previously aware of. Then Jason gives another update on the upcoming fund raiser for Jay Scott from The Hook Rock podcast. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, and dear friend Tracy Hightop, guitarist from Brooklyn blues-rock band Jane Lee Hooker. Tracy chats with the boys about her upcoming solo project, taking on the challenge of singing for the project, inspiration for lyrics, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Tyler Bryant and Rebecca Lovell welcoming their first child into the world. Then they give an update on the upcoming fund raiser for Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast. Next they welcome their guest, blues-rock guitarist Samantha Fish. Samantha chats with the boys about the making of her most recent record, Paper Doll, different guitars and amps, touring with Slash, horror movies, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason recently seeing shows from both Goodbye June, and The Black Crowes. Then they chat about the upcoming fund raiser for their friend Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast. Next they welcome their guest from across the pond in Belgium, Philip Chebbour from Tres Hombres Tour Support. Philip chats with the boys about his love for music, playing in a band, owning and running a club, including booking bands, starting up Tres Hombres tour support, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason go straight into the guest segment and welcome podcast super friends Elizabeth Teshima and Mark Hinds. Elizabeth and Mark talk with the boys about the two night kickoff of the Blackberry Smoke w/ Mike Campbell And The Dirty Knobs summer tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason pay tribute to Ozzy by giving their takes on his legacy. Then Brian gives a brief preview of the Fargo Blues Fest, and Jason talks about the upcoming fund raiser for their friend Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast. Next the guys welcome their guests, Rick Swank, and Joe Lles from internet country radio WSKY. They chat with the boys about how the station came about, what it takes to keep it going, the lack of promotion of this genre in FM radio, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about upcoming shows they're going to. Next the guys go straight into the top ten records from the 2nd quarter of 2025 as seen by The Groove Council. They once again sub in for super friend Jay from The Hook Rocks podcast, who usually covers this on his show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about musicians impulsive guitar purchases. Next they welcome their guests, Paul Hvidsten and Brett Marcusson, from Flatland Guitar in Fargo, ND. Paul and Brett talk to the boys about opening their own guitar shop, the success of the business, current sales trends, who they think the best guitar companies are, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about Spotify playlists. Brian mentions building a playlist of female artists called "Girls Kick Ass." Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Julia Lauren Bullock, from Nashville bands, The Foxies, and The Dead Deads, for a random "outside the ballpark," special episode. Julia chats with the boys about the latest singles from The Dead Deads, happenings with The Foxies, learning songs to fill in on bass for Nashville band Kalamity Kills, a recent unpleasant reaction to some random Mexican food in Nashville, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian's trip tp Omaha to see Blackberry Smoke with opening artist, and podcast alumni Sam Morrow. Next the guys welcome their guest, blues-rock guitarist, Joanne Shaw Taylor. Joanne chats with the boys the writing and recording of her latest record Black And Gold, mutual friend and podcast alumni Leilani Kilgore, Joe Bonamossa's guitar collection, some food stuff, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian's upcoming trip Omaha to see Blackberry Smoke. Then they go on to talk about 3rd And Lindsley in Nashville. Next the guys welcome their guest, Nashville bassist and song writer Nick Govrik. Nick chats a little bit with the boys about his new record, and a whole lot about almost everything under the sun. Topics include, the downside of some modern day recording techniques, 70s TV show theme songs, some food talk, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the pros and cons of streaming services, and the lack of big promotion in rock and roll. Next the guys welcome their guests, Bronson Hetzer and Ryan Palcic from Dayton, Ohio southern rock band, The Filthy Heathens. Bronson and Ryan chat with the fellows about humble beginnings in music, forming the band during the pandemic, song writing, studio work, mishaps at Waffle House, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the latest shows they've been to, including The Dead Deads, Blackberry Smoke, with guests The Steepwater Band, and Whiskey Myers with guets, Pony Bradshaw, and Bayker Blakenship. Next the guys welcome their guests, Parker and Wes from southern Illinois Americana band Muddy Creek & Co. Parker and Wes chat with the boys about their musical beginnings, the formation of the band, the difference between the sound of the rehearsal room, and the studio, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the shows Jason is going to during the week. Next the guys discuss the greatly declining event of listening to vinyl from front to back. Can our attention spans be restored? Then the guys welcome their returning guests, Chris, Brian and Bryce from The Cold Stares. They chat with the boys about the release of their new record, The Southern Part 2, the process of writing and recording both part 1, and 2, at the same time, the musical telepathy in the band, the grind of being a rock and roll band these days, the declining practice of sitting sown and listening to a complete vinyl record, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about The Black Crowes being back in the studio. Then Brian gives a full report on his weekend at The Shed for the 2025 Blackberry Smoke Brothers And Sisters Reunion, and the guys talk about Brian's latest guitar gear purchase. Next the guys welcome their guest Scott Kaye from BMF Effects. Scott chats with the boys on how he got started in the guitar pedal business, technical aspects on how pedals are built, the artists using his effects, his storage locker being broken into and all his parts being stolen, his comeback into the business and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk humorously about light seismic activity in Tennessee being the work of mother nature to get us ready for the Blackberry Smoke at The Shed. Then Jason talks about upcoming new music from The Dead Deads. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Tesla guitarist, Frank Hannon. Frank chats with the boys about the unplanned creation of his new instrumental record "Reflections," some anecdotes from his late father in law, Dickey Betts, some old Tesla road stories, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the upcoming Blackberry Smoke shows at The Shed, the upcoming shows from The Joe Perry Project and the super group lineup of the band, and Charlie Starr joining LA Guns on stage for their encore at their recent show in Atlanta. Next they welcome their first time guests, Tyler, and Garret from The Band Feel. Tyler and Garret chat with the boys about the formation of the band, writing songs, opening shows for Blackberry Smoke, their co-headlining tour with The Retrograde, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices