All Things Blues And Southern Rock

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

This week Brian and Jason discuss the lip synching, and backing tracks controversy. Then they get a little long winded with guitar gear talk, specifically pedal boards. Next they welcome their guests, Jason Clark, and Lacey Crowe from blues-rock band Bourbon House. Jason and Lacey chat with the boys about their new single, Born No Good, some of the negatives of the current state of the music business, and a whole lot of interesting converstional left hand turns off the freeway, on a few random topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason do something a little different. Brian opens a care package sent from Ian Rice from the State Of Amorica podcast, to reveal an Instant Live show with The Black Crowes from 2006. Next the guys welcome their guests from across the pond, Ross Connor, and James Ives from UK blues-rock band Ramblin Preachers. Ross and James chat with the boya about their start in music, the formation of the band, the southern rock scene in the UK, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason laugh about their April Fool's prank for this year. Next the guys chat about the start of The Black Crowes Happiness Bastards tour in Nashville. Next they welcome their guest, LA Guns drummer Shawn Duncan. Shawn chats with the boys about the early days of the 80s Sunset Strip scene in Hollywood, his time in LA metal band Odin, how he got the LA Guns gig, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason mention their buddy Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast giving them a shout out on a recent episode of his podcast. Then they continue the discuss what they've been listening to lately, and other random happenings. Next the guys welcome their guest, Blackberry Smoke merch manager Eric Snoddy. Eric chats with the boys about some Atlanta rock and roll history going back 30 years, stories from experiences in the rock and roll business, how he became Blackberry Smoke's merch manager, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the new record by The Black Crowes, Happiness Bastards, then Brian talks about the Blackberry Smoke/Them Dirty Roses show in Medina, Minnesota. Next the guys welcome their guest, Sam Morrow. Sam chats with the boys about his start in music, starting his own band, the contrast between the music business in LA, and Nashville, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode Brian and Jason chat about Brian's upcoming Blackberry Smoke/Them Dirty Roses show, the new single by The Black Crowes, Wilted Rose, and their upcoming new record, Happiness Bastards. Next, they welcome their returning guest, Andy Aledort. Andy chats with the boys about his new record In A Dream, including working with producer Fabrizio Perissinotto, recording the record in a short period of time, recording techniques for guitars, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason welcome their guests, Joe Winters from The Steepwater Band, Bristol Perry from The Georgia Thunderbolts, Tracy Hightop from Jane Lee Hooker, Suzzane Sledge from 68-75, and Patrick Muzingo from Jane Lee Hooker to pay tribute to, and celebrate the life and memory of Blackberry Smoke drummer, the great Brit Turner. Brit passed away on March 3rd from brain cancer. Brit is missed greatly, and will be cherished forever from everyone who knew him, and even more who didn't. God bless you Brit Turner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian chat a little 80s hard rock music. Next they welcome their guest, blues-rock singer Jack Russell from Jack Russel's Great White. Jack talks to the boys about his latest project Russell-Guns with guitarist Tracii Guns, his love of Led Zepplin, the blues, and motown, the glory days of the sunset strip, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about Jason's upcoming Blackberry Smoke show(actually tonight), in Columbus. Next they chat about the short Keifer Band documentary that Brian saw on You Tube, that also included podcast guest alumni Tony Higbee. and a cameo by alumni Tyler Bryant. Next the guys welcome their guest, Brooklyn based blues-rock singer Sari Schorr. Sari chats with the boys about her start in music, becoming a band leader, the Brooklyn music scene, her latest work with guitarist Robin Trower, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason celebrate a big music day and chat about the new song by The Black Crowes, "Cross Your Fingers," the new video by Parker Barrow, "Back To Birmingham," the new record from Framing The Red, "Three To Get Ready," and the new record by Blackberry Smoke, "Be Right Here." Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Brother Cane, and Keifer Band guitarist, Tony Higbee. Tony chats with the boys about, well, just about anything you can imagine. A hilarious time is had by all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian's new podcast studio, music room, and entertainment lounge. Then they chat on about Jason's most recent LA Guns show he saw. Next the guys welcome returning guest, LA Guns studio drummer, and producer of many other projects, Adam Hamilton. Adam is the first guest in the new random "checkin' in with" series. Adam chats with the boys about everything under the sun, and even more or less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jason boards an alien spacecraft and is taken to a rip in the cosmos, where he tumbles around in a time space portal. Brian solos the intro and congratulates David and Ian from the State Of Amorica podcast on their 100th episode. Next he drops some end of winter tour dates for Robert Jon And The Wreck. Then the dimension portal re-opens, with Jason returning just in time for the next part of the Mississippi guest tour. The guy welcome their guests, Vancouver based Mississippi Hill Country Blues artist Robert Connelly Farr. Robert chats with the boys about his start in music, a chance encounter with Jimmy Duck Holmes at the Blues Front Cafe in Bentonia, MS, falling in love with the Mississippi Hill Country Blues, moving to Vancouver, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about Jason seeing the Charlie Starr and Benji Shanks acoustic show. Then they chat about the Mississippi theme for this episode and next, including a quick chat about the Hill Country Blues that's found there. Next the guys welcome their guests, Sammy Qadan, and returning guest Dylan Palmeiro from Sullivan's Hollow. Sammy and Dylan chat with the boys about Sullivan's Hollow, including the start of the band, the addition of Dylan, upcoming music, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason get temporary amnesia and chat again about Brian seeing The Kentucky Headhunters. Next the guys welcome their guest Jeff Bolin from Analog Pedals out of Kentucky. Jeff chats with the boys about getting his start playing guitar, tinkering with effects pedals, deciding to start his own effects pedals company, his artists signature models, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the new Black Crowes single Wanting And Waiting. Next the guys welcome their guest and good friend, David Hudson from the State Of Amorica podcast. David chats with the boys about good health, upcoming things for State Of Amorica, and expectations for The Black Crowes activity in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about Brian's experience seeing The Kentucky Headhunters for the first time. This includes meeting Richard and Fred Young in person, and also many time guest alumni Boone Froggett. Then they welcome their guest, 2nd generation artist Tristan Tritt. Tristan chats with the boys about his start in music, a little about his rich musical heritage and upbringing, starting his own band, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian's first time seeing The Kentucky Headhunters at The Sanctuary in Fargo. Next the guys welcome their guests, Connor and Jacob Gill from Gill Brothers Band, from Northern California. Connor and Jacob chat with the boys about their start in music, having supportive parents in their journey, teaching music on the side, the Northern California music scene, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason wish Andrew Davis, from Them Dirty Roses, a very happy birthday. Next the guys welcome their guests, Zack Crumley, and Jaithan Neal from One For The Road, Bristol Perry from The Georgia Thunderbolts, Suzzane Sledge from 68/75, Andrew Cylar, and Brandon Neal from Rare Birds, and Erik Snoddy, Merch Manager from Blackberry Smoke. They all chat with the boys about all things Georgia Rock n Roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in the 2nd of a double episode weekend, the guys welcome their guest, guitarist Aaron Wilkerson from Honey Island Swamp Band. Aaron chats with the boys about the unique formation of the band, where they see themselves in the musical landscape, touring plans, and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about upcoming gigs, Blackberry Smoke at The Shed in Marysville, TN, The Kentucky Headhunters at The Sanctuary in Fargo, and Them Dirty Roses at The Bluestone in Columbus, OH. Next the guys welcome their guests Brian Templeton. and Rick O'Neal from the Boston area blues-rock band The Delta Generators. Brian and Rick chat with the boys about their start in music, the formation of the band, the music scene in the New England area, the recording of The Lost Years Part 1, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about James Hetfield and Kirk Hammet from Metallica, being fans of blues and southern rock. The discussion continues with Charlie Starr appearing on the Gibson You Tube show The Collection, and Chris Robinson joining Dirty Honey onstage to play some AC/DC. Next the guys welcome their guest Nashville guitarist/singer/songwriter Patrick Davis. Patrick chats with the boys about his move to Nashville in the early 2000s, how the music scene there has changed, the growth of his music career, and his friendship with Robert Randolph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about record store day. Next the guys welcome their guest, guitarist Brian Forsythe from KIX, and currently in Rhino Bucket. Brian chats with the boys about his recent health scare, his very early musical endeavor down to the Muscle Shoals area, his 90's post KIX band Catfish, joining Rhino Bucket, moving from LA to Nashville, and a whole lot of information on duck eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jason and Brian chat about Jason's show review for Brother Cane, and Blackberry Smoke. Next the guys welcome their guest Blues-rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Kenny chats with the boys all about the creation of his brand new record Dirt On My Diamonds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this 2nd episode of a double header week, Brian and Jason welcome their guest Tesla, and solo southern blues-rock guitar player, Frank Hannon. Frank chats with the boys about his projects outside Tesla, including his short lived band Moon Dog Mane, solo records, Gypsy Highway, Guitarz From Mars, Six String Soldiers, World Peace, and his two part guest laden cover song records, From One Place To Another Volume 1 and 2. Frank goes on to talk about his upbringing, and how it led him into music, having Blackberry Smoke opening for Tesla in their early days, and finally, a tall tale about what happens backstage when Tesla and The Black Crowes have their episodes of MTV Unplugged filmed on the same day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's first of two episodes Brian gives his review of the recent Black Stone Cherry show he went to. Next the guys welcome their guest, blues-rock song writer, guitarist, and singer Devon Allman. Devon chats with the boys about his projects with Donavon Frankenreiter, including a 50 states tour in 49 days, The Allman Betts Band, the upcoming Allman-Betts Family Revival, early career touring with Blackberry Smoke, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason are joined by guest co-host Tracy Sargent, for the 2023 Halloween episode. Tracy introduces herself to the guys and chats about winning a silent auction at a fundraiser to be guest co-host. She also chats with the boys about the specific fundraiser, and the details thereof. Next they all welcome their returning guest LA Guns guitarist Ace Von Johnson. Ace leads all in another entertaining conversation. Everyone picks their top three spooky songs for this year, and a splendid time is had by all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week in the first of a double header week, the guys welcome, for the third time, their well respected, and loved guest, Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke. Charlie chats with the boys about positive updates for Brit Turner, the making of the forthcoming Blackberry Smoke record, Be Right Here, music from The Grateful Dead, and other assorted topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason momentarily stray from the blues and southern rock genre to discuss stoner rock, and garage rock from the 60s. Then they chat about The Black Crowes latest re-release of their cover of 99 LPs. Next, they welcome their guests Andrew Cylar, and Brandon Neal from Atlanta band Rare Birds. Andrew and Brandon chat with the boys about the formation of the band, songwriting, and band chemistry. Andrew takes everyone on a deep dive of the Atlanta music scene, going back to the mid 80s, including Little Five Points, for all to enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian talk about great live albums. Next they welcome their guests Jennifer Lyn and Richard Torrence from Jennifer Lyn And The Groove Revival. Jennifer and Richard chat with the boys about their upcoming run of Allman Brothers Live At The Filmore East tribute shows, how these came about, rehearsing the show, how Richard joined the band, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason welcome their returning guest from Brother Cane, singer/guitarist Damon Johnson. Damon talks with the boys about the return of Brother Cane, the 30th anniversay of the first Brother Cane record, putting the band together for the tour, Nashville rock and roll neigborhoods, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat briefly and then welcome their guest, Nashville rock guitarist Tony Higbee. Tony chats with the boys about getting his start in music, moving to Nashville, landing a gig first with Tom Keifer, and later with Brother Cane, the Nashville rock and roll neighborhoods, past and present, and who you might just see jogging with 70s sports apparel, through the neighborhood in Nashville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason's attending the Fire And Frets show with Erin Coburn and Leilani Kilgore. Next the guys welcome their guest, Chris Robertson from Black Stone Cherry. Chris talks with the boys about the brand new Black Stone Cherry record, Screaming At The Sky, how and when it came about, vague meanings behind some of the songs, what new bass player Steve Jewell brings, and a little bit about Pokeman Cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian seeing Them Dirty Roses at Ryders Saloon. Next they discuss the commitment it takes to be an independent touring rock act. Then the guys welcome their returning guests, Leilani Kilgore, and Erin Coburn to talk about their co-headlining tour Fire And Frets. The girls chat with the boys about how they met, how the tour came about, unknown plans for the tour, and a whole lot of hilarious rock n roll antics, and anecdotes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian's experience at Northwoods Jam. Next the guys talk about consistently coming across newer bands, including Rare Birds from Atlanta. Then they welcome their guests Megan Kane, and Dylan Turner from Parker Barrow. Megan, and Dylan chat with the boys about how they met, how the band came together, the song writing process, making the record, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices