All Things Blues And Southern Rock

This week Brian and Jason discuss the latest inductees into the "Rock And Roll" Hall Of Fame. They give some thumbs up, and some thumbs way down. Next they welcome their returning guest, Jennifer Lyn from Jennifer Lyn And The Groove Revival. Jennifer chats with the boys about the creation of her brand new record, Retrograde, including the writing process, great band dynamics, the art of setting up room mics, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat a bit about the latest music happenings in their genre. Next the guys welcome back their friend and returning guest Leilani Kilgore. Leilani chats with the boys about pushing through music business challenges, writing new music as a therapeutic tool, sobriety, and so much more including a ton of laughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about upcoming shows they'll be going to, and Dirty Honey's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel. Next they welcome their guests, Johnny Tomes, and David Erickson from Bowling Green, KY band, Van Winkle & The Spirits. Johnny and Dave talk to the boys about the formation of the band, musical influences including a whole lot about The Black Crowes, fellow Kentucky artists, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bonus episode Brian and Jason do a solid for their buddy Jay from The Hook Rocks podcast, and step in to deliver top ten lists from members of The Groove Council of their favorite new records from the first quarter of 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

this week Brian and Jason chat about the vinyl Brian bought in Cincinnati. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, for the 4th time, Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke. Charlie chats with the boys about the upcoming tour with Mike Campbell And The Dirty Knobs, the recent 10 year anniversary of Holding All The Roses, playing Kirk Hammet's famous Les Paul, Greeny, a little bit of Auburn basketball, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian's recent trip to Cincinnati, including hanging out with Jason. Then the guys chat about podcast alumni Tesla guitarist, Frank Hannon's recent all instrumental single releases. Next they welcome their guest, LA Guns guitarist Tracii Guns. Tracii chats with the boys about the brand new LA Guns record "Leopard Skin," the difference in gear between the studio, and playing live, sequencing a record, building a live set list, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jasonn chat about Jason going to see Brother Cane. They go on to talk about Them Dirty Roses getting a gold record for Cocaine And Whiskey, and fellow podcast alumni Sam Koltun landing a gig playing guitar for Godsmack. Next the guys welcome their guests, Kentucky bluesy southern rock and roll band Runaway Souls. The band chats with the boys about playing as a Black Crowes tribute band, becoming an original band during the pandemic, the influence of open tunings, the Kentucky rock and roll promised land, 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, Jason with Brother Cane, and Brian with Blackberry Smoke. Next the guys welcome their guest, Blake Blackim from Salina, KS southern rock band Sunset Sinners. Blake chats with the boys about how the band got started, the Kansas rock and roll scene, their influences, fans, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the new book "Heartbreaker" from Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers guitarist, Mike Campbell. Next the guys welcome their guest Chris Scott Melfi, from southern Ohio southern rock band, The Summit. Chris chats with the boys about his start in music, formation of The Summit, the Cincinnati music scene, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about the upcoming shows Brian will be seeing this summer, including Whiskey Myers, and ZZ Top. Next the guys welcome their guest, Texas blues guitarist Ally Venable. Ally chats with the boys about getting her start playing guitar, playing shows at a young age, the pace of touring, her future studio to be built in her backyard, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason sneak in a little glam metal talk, specifically Ratt, and Black N Blue. The guys quickly veer back into the correct genre, and chat about the upcoming Whiskey Myers tour. Next the guys welcome their guest, Reverend Peyton from Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band. Reverend chats with the boys about his style of acoustic blues, how he got into his preferred style, hi favorite guitars, the blues scene in Brown County, Indiana, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss The Black Crowes being nominated for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Then the guys chat on about the 10th Anniversary of Blackberry Smoke's Holding All The Roses record. Next the guys welcome their guest, Meghan Parnell, singer from Toronto blues-rock band Bywater Call. Meghan chats with the boys about her start in music, the formation of Bywater Call, the Toronto music scene, the making of the new record, Shepherd, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason are joined by guest co-host, and official/unofficial 3rd member to the podcast, from Hillbilly Hippie Review, Lyssa Nicole. Brian chats with Lyssa and Jason about his excitement that both Robert Jon And The Wreck, and Parker Barrow are included in the lineup of this summer's Fargo Blues Fest. Next the gang welcome their guest, Jessica Blakenship from The Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame and Museum. Jessica and Lyssa talk to the boys about their deep love for The Steel Woods. They take us back to their history of becoming fans, and friends of the band. They share their stories and emotions from their early discovery of the band, the passing of founding member, Jason "Rowdy" Cope, and the final show, and retirement at The Ryman Auditorium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason going to see little sister of the podcast, Jax Hollow perform. Next the guys welcome their guest, Rachel Medina from Barbarella And The Boogie Blues. Rachel chats with the boys from Madrid, Spain, about the music climate in the UK and Spain, her move to Madrid, forming her band, band chemistry, her latest record, "A Good Length," and so much more. * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chart about Brian's re-discovery of Dan Baird, formerly of The Georgia Satellites. Next the guys welcome their guest, blues-rock guitarist Brian Grilli. Brian chats with the boys about his connections to Blackberry Smoke, The Steepwater Band, and Dan Baird, a current side project he's working on out in Joshua Tree, his start in music, his new record, "Great Big Sky," and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss their friends from the Los Angeles area that are fortunately safe from the wildfires. Next the guys welcome their guest, Rick Booth from Intrepid Artists. Rick chats with the boys about getting his start in the band booking business, how he has built his artist roster, working with venues and promoters, his many years of experience booking in the blues scene, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about his new All Things Blues And Southern Rock neon light. Next the guys discuss independent guitar builders. Next the guys welcome their super awesome returning guest for yet another episode, brother Boone Froggett from Otis. Boone chats with the boys about everything under the musical sun, and also some horror movie trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason look back on 2024 and share some of their favorite moments on the podcast. Next the guys welcome their first time guest, Anthony Rosano, from Anthony Rosano And The Conqueroos. Anthony chats with the boys about his start in music, transplanting from NYC to Virginia, his love of the blues, his most recent record Cheat The Devil, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason wish everyone a very Merry Christmas with their returning guest, Tony Higbee from Tom Keifer Band, and Brother Cane. But first, a tale of how Tony came to be. Tony the 6-string rocker had a shiny gold top axe. And if you ever saw it, you know it kicks a lot of ass. All of the other rockers, used to call his guitar strange. They never let poor Tony, jam with them when they're on stage. Then one fateful Christmas jam, Tom Keifer came to say. Tony with your gold top bright, won't you join my band tonight. Then all the rockers loved him and knew that he would have it made. Tony the 6-string rocker also joined with Brother Cane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about the opening acts announced for Blackberry Smoke's spring 2025 tour, and The Band Feel w/ The Retrograde upcoming tour. Then they go on to chat about Brian's most recent vinyl purchases, and more about Jax Hollow's new record, "Come Up Kid." Next, the guys welcome their returning guest singer/song writer/bassist, and friend, Chris Kelley. Chris chats with the boys about his new band, Buffalo Mountain, how it came about, his song writing partner on the band, his bass gear, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about some new band's that Brian has recently come across. Next the guys welcome their returning guest and friend, Nashville artist Jax Hollow. Jax chats with the boys about the long-term creation of her new record "Come Up Kid," including going from opening for Melissa Etheridge, to living out of her car, and rising back up from it all to make her greatest record to date, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss their guitar and bass gear. Next the guys welcome their guest, Brandon Noyse from Guitar Guys in Heath, Ohio. Brandon chats with the boys about how became into Guitar Guys guitar shop, the ins and outs of the business, some of his favorite gear, his playing style, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the Ace Monroe show that Jason caught in Columbus. Then Brian goes on to share his ideas about cover bands, and tribute bands. Next the guys welcome their guest, Nashville outlaw country artist, Tony Martinez. Tony chats with the boys about his very early start in music, looking up to his dad and his musical influence, pushing through a ton of adversity, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat more in depth about the Blackberry Smoke show in Vegas that Brian went to. Next the guys chat about the band Jayler from the UK. then the guys welcome their returning guest, guitarist Andrew Davis from Them Dirty Roses. Andrew chats with the boys about the new singles, balancing families with life on the road, adding some healthy choices to the lifestyle of a touring band, studio talk, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jason is once again, the subject of experimental extraterrestrial abduction. Brian free solos the intro, and chats about the Blackberry Smoke show he saw in Vegas, and the new single dropped by Them Dirty Roses, "Stonewall." Next Jason re-enters the Earthly realm from a UFO missing time portal, just in time to join Brian and welcome their returning guests, Megan Kane, Dylan Turner, and first-time guest, Alex Bender from Alabama rock and roll band, Parker Barrow. They chat with the boys about the new single, "Don't Tell Mama," their fellow Alabama rock and roll piers, cutting the track "Desire," from their record, "Jukebox Gypsy," their awesome dog Sadie, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about some of their favorite Halloween costumes as kids. Next the guys welcome their returning guest for another Halloween episode, LA Guns guitarist Ace Von Johnson. Ace chats with the boys, and shares some spooky anecdotes, including some Ouija Board talk. They go on to chat about horror movies, and some dog and cat talk. Next, they each share 5 appropriately scary Halloween songs, from different genres, and send spooky Halloween vibes to one and all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the lates single from Larkin Poe, and the new EP from Taylor Hunnicutt. Then the guys welcome their guest Jeff Massey from The Steepwater Band. Jeff chats with the boys about the evolution of The Steepwater Band, his choice in gear, other bands he looks up to, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the upcoming single and record from Jax Hollow, and the new single from Parker Barrow. Next Brian gives a preview of the upcoming Blackberry Smoke in Vegas that he's going to. Then the guys welcome their guest, 2nd generation artist Christian Gray from CC Gray. Cristian chats with the boys about his music, some sports, some wrasslin' and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason go right into introducing their long sought-after first-time guest, former Train, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and original, bass player of The Black Crowes, Johnny Colt. Johnny chats with the boys about his storied music career, his time as a renegade journalist, his tv shows, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason give a positive health update on Fred Young, from The Kentucky Headhunters. Fred had some heart procedures done. The procedures were successful, and he is on the road to recovery. Then the guys go on to give their heartfelt support to the people of North Carolina, in the wake of the devastating hurricane that went through the area. Next, the guys welcome their guest, blues singer-songwriter ZZ Ward. ZZ chats with the boys about getting into singing the blues, her early move from small town Oregon, to LA, taking part in the Slash Serpent Blues tour, new music, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason go right into introducing their returning guest, Jaime St. James, singer from Los Angeles hard rock band Black N Blue. Jack chats with the boys about the passing of, and the life and times of Great White singer Jack Russell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the latest shows they've seen. Jason talks about The Foxies, and Brian, The Kentucky Headhunters w/ Otis. Then they continue the discussion with the latest news from Them Dirty Roses getting a write up in Rolling Stone. Next the guys welcome their guest, TJ Lyle, singer from The Georgia Thunderbolts. TJ talks with the boys about the making of the latest Thunderbolts record Rise Above It All, music he grew up listening to, Richard Young from The Kentucky Headhunters being the 6th member of the band, touring plans, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason give a preview of their next shows they'll be seeing. Jason talks about The Foxies, and talks about The Kentucky Headhunters, and Otis. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, and good friend, rock journalist Matt Wake. Matt chats with the boys about his recent AOL piece, "Rock isn't dead: 20 bands you might not know yet, but should." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason going to see Tesla, and then discuss new record releases. Next they welcome their guest Julia Bullock from The Foxies, and The Dead Deads, for an "Outside The Ballpark" episode. Julia talks with the boys about the start of The Foxies, migrating through Brooklyn, Phoenix, and Nashville, amongst other places, joining The Dead Deads, writing songs, the Nashville scene, and so much more, including the creation of a brand new summer treat, simply called Foxicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

this week Brian and Jason chat about Jason going to see Tom Keifer band, and hangin' out after with their buddy, Tony Higbee. Next the guys welcome their guest Pia, singer/guitarist from German blues-rock band Dear Robin. Pia chats with the boys about her start in music, creating the band at a music school, a bit about the German music scene, recording of the upcoming record, some German delicacies, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the unfortunate passing of original Great White singer, Jack Russell. Then Brian gives his review of the Fargo Blues Fest. Next the guys welcome their guest, guitarist/singer Daryl Hance. Daryl chats about the long process of creating his latest record, Devil's Millhopper, where the name came from, recording methods, the issues with streaming services, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat and Brian gives his preview of day 2 of the Fargo Blues Fest. Next the guys welcome their guests Ronnie, Joe, and Donny from North Carolina band, The Low Down Dirty Heathens. The band chat with the boys about the start of the band, writing songs, playing in the studio, the North Carolina music scene, and then Jason creates a new genre of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about Jason's most recent Blackberry Smoke show. Then they go on to talk about the recent statement from Aerosmith regarding their retirement from the road. Next the guys welcome their guests, Tallahassee blues-rock band, The Retrograde. The band talks with the boys about the start of the band, adding a guitar player, recording at Fame studio in Muscle Shoals, their influences, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason being asked to fill in with a band on bass. Next Brian flies solo and welcomes his guest, Los Angeles singer, song writer, guitarist, and producer, Luther Russell. Luther chats with Brian about his early band with Jakob Dylan, a lot about his early 90s band, his friendship with Marc Ford, his early 90s band The Freewheelers, joining forces in the late 90s, with Marc ford to form Federale, co-writing a song on the last Larkin Poe record, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the latest announcement from The Black Crowes for the next leg of the Happiness Bastards tour. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Sam Koltun, guitarist from Faster Pussycat, Budderside, and Dorothy, for an outside the ballpark episode. Sam chats with the boys about the new single MUD, out today from Dorothy, the latest record, White Flame from Budderside, future plans with Faster Pussycat, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about upcoming shows. Next they welcome their guest Brando from the Appetite For Distortion Guns N Roses podcast. Brando chats with the boys about how he got into Guns N Roses, the start of Appetite For Distortion podcast, and other assorted topics. Finally, Brian, Jason, and Brando give their take on the new blues cover record by Slash, Orgy Of The Damned, track by track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the new Tom Petty Country tribute record. Next Brian welcomes their guests, Bryson Willoughby and Zac Shoopman, from Lexington, KY band, Mojo Thunder, while Jason tumbles through the internet deep space. Bryson and Zac chat with Brian about the new single Step By Step. Jason is then jettisoned out of the black hole of the web in time to join the discussion, as Bryson and Zac continue to chat with the boys about the forthcoming Mojo Thunder record, The Infinite Hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about both representing the podcast at seperate Blackberry Smoke shows, at The Shed, and The Ryman. Next the guys welcome their guest, Paul Jackson, guitarist from Blackberry Smoke. Paul chats up with the boys about almost everything under the sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss Joe Bonamassa's Top Shelf Southern Rock Spotify list. Then the guys chat briefly about Jason's upcoming Blackberry Smoke shows at The Ryman in Nashville. Next the guys welcome first time guest, blues guitarist Jesse Dayton. Jesse chats up the boys in thrilling fashion talking about his new record The Hard Way Blues, produced by Shooter Jennings, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason's European trip, including seeing The Cold Stares. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Chris Tapp from The Cold Stares. Chris chats with the boys about the latest singles Horse To Water, and Coming Home, from the forthcoming new album The Southern, the making of the album, and so much more, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian's first guitar lesson with his instructor, Black N Blue guitarist Brandon Cook. Next they discuss Brian's experience at the Blackberry Smoke Brothers And Sisters Reunion 2024 shows at The Shed. Then the guys welcome their guest, Dustin Kennedy, founder of the North Springs Music Fest in Whitleyville, TN. Dustin chats with the boys about the humble beginnings of the fest, and how it's grown into what it is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason look back on some of their most returning guests leading up to the 200th episode. Then Brian gives a little preview(which has already happened) of the Blackberry Smoke Brothers And Sisters Reunion shows at The Shed. Next the guys welcome their returning guests, Andy Aledort and Alan Paul to give words of tribute to Dickey Betts, and to revisit the Watkins Glen Summer Jam from 1973 featuring The Band, The Grateful Dead, and The Allman Brothers Band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss controversial comments made by the CEO of Guitar Center. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Tyler Baker from Goodbye June. Tyler chats with the boys about the new single The Hard Way, some of the members of Halestorm helping to shoot the video for the single, producing the first full length record by The Weathered Souls, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about their dislike of the new Motley Crue single. Next the guys welcome their guest, Southern and Country rock singer, Taylor Hunnicutt. Taylor chats with the boys about starting in music, Alabama blues-rock, places other than the Shoals and Nashville to set up shop, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about The Black Crowes show that Jason went to in Chicago. Next the guys welcome their friend, and returning guest, Lyssa Nicole from Hillbilly Hippie Review. Lysaa chats with the boys about her love of music, how she got involved with Hillbilly Hippie Review, some of the great artists from Alabama, becoming a mom again, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices