All Things Blues And Southern Rock

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

This week Brian and Jason take a walk outside the ballpark, and step into the way way back machine so Jason can hear about Brian and his buddy Donn's soundtrack of their sophomore year in high school and the summer after. They talk specifically about Los Angeles band Black N Blue, and their 2nd record Without Love, that Brian and Donn held in high regard, and contine to do so until this very day. Next the guys welcome their guest Black N Blue singer Jaimie St James. Jaimie chats with the boys about his early trips to Los Angeles in search of a record deal, the permanent move to LA with the band, the sunset strip scene, the making of their 2nd record Without Love, recording the drums with then unknown engineer Bob Rock, Jaimie's Cheap Trick tribute band, and future endeavors of Black N Blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk strictly blues, and welcome their guests Bud Hund, and Seth Dunlap, founders of the Paxico Blues Fest, in Paxico, Kansas. Bud and Seth chat with the boys about the history of Paxico, the origins of the Paxico Blues Fest, the community effort within the festival, some great stories from the festival, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss upcoming album releases. Next they welcome their guest blues-rock guitarist Emily Wolfe. Emily chats with the boys about how she got her start in music, her new singles and upcoming record, preference in guitars, and whole lotta talk about the supernatural. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss an imaginary between social media giants, and the pros and cons of social media. Next the guys welcome their guest Los Angeles blues-rock guitarist Jason Charles Miller. Jason chats with the boys about his multiple projects including being a musician, tv and video game voice over, fantasy role playing board game enthusiast, amongst many other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about Brian's review of the LA Guns show. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Steve Gorman current drummer of Trigger Hippy, and his new band, The Bag Men, which also includes Nick Govrik from Trigger Hippy, and Luther Dickinson from North Mississippi Allstars. Steve chats with the boys about the formation of The Bag Men, adapting to Minnesota weathers, and a whole lotta sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss becoming more open minded towards tribute bands. Next, they welcome their friend, and returning guest, Nashville blues-rock guitarist Jax Hollow. Jax chats with the boys about opening for Melissa Etheridge at The Ryman, the making of her new record Only The Wild Ones, different moods and musical spectrums that change from record to record, her song writing process, playing for European audiences, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian discuss Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut record Pronounced, and where it sits amongst other great debut albums. Next they welcome their guest Chris Kelley from Tennessee Champagne. Chris chats with the boys about his Skynyrd, and Gary Rossington tribute show the next night at Capone's in Johnson City, Tennesse. Chris talks about how the show came about, the other guys in the band, Capone's as a great show venue, and his other musical projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the latest shows they've been to, Brian at Whiskey Myers, and Jason at Govt Mule. Next they welcome their guest, Lousiana rock n roll, and blues guitarist Eric Johanson. Eric chats with the boys about his start in music, interpretation of the guitar, his belief in not categorizing music, his love of metal, and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason give reviews of the most recent shows they've seen. Next they discuss smaller, local and regional festivals. Then they welcome their guests, Julie and Steve Higgins, owners of Ryders Saloon, and founders of the Northwoods Jam in Henriette, MN. Julie and Steve chat with the boys about becoming owners of Ryders Saloon, starting the Northwoods Jam, learning how to raise a festival, what it means to music fans, and finally the surprise of certain activities involving some random senior citizens in the parking lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss upcoming concerts. Next the guys chat about highly influencial southern rock bands. Then the guys welcome their guest, author Alan Paul to talk about his forthcoming book, Brothers And Sisters The Allman Brothers Band And The Inside Story of the Album That Defined The '70s. Alan also chats with the boys about becoming an author, his work with Guitar World along side his good friend Andy Aledort, playing guitar with Andy in the Allman Brothers tribute band The Brothers, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the tradition of people attending several concerts from the same band. Next the guys welcome their friend and guest, concert veteran Rex Cunningham. Rex talks to the boys about his first concert experiences, and the several others he's been to throughout his life. Along with that, they chat about everything under the sun, music and concert related. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss some of this summer's blues festivals. Next the guys welcome their guest, Jersey City blues singer, and pianist Eliza Neals. Eliza chats with the guys about her start in music, gravitation towards the blues, forming a strong band, and what you have to be alledgedly accused of doing on stage to get banned in Jackson, Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat briefly about Jason's Cincinnati Reds being in first place in the NL Central. Then the guys discuss the new article in Guitar World about Rich Robinson's 11 most influential guitarists. Next the guys welcome their guest that wrote the article rock journalist Andrew Daly. Andrew talks with the boys about getting the article with Rich Robinson, a previous piece with blues legend Buddy Guy, high praise for Leilani Kilgore, Blackberry Smoke, LA Guns, Sam Bam Koltun, guitars amps, and why Cinnamon Toast Crunch is the world's best cereal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason's attendance at the Faster Pussycat show. Then the guys welcome their guest, and good friend, rock journalist Matt Wake. Matt chats with the boys all about the current rock scene, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about previously unknown artist to them, Mark Knight & The Unsung Heroes, presented to them by last week's guest Adam Hamilton. Next they discuss the news about Mojo Thunder entering the studio. Then the guys welcome their guests Garrett Holoway and Jared Jett from Nashville southern rock band The Dirty Gospel. They talk to the boys about the formation of the band, song writing, their musical influences, playing live, and a whole lotta gear talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss Brian's attendance at the All Axes guitar show in Moorhead, MN. Then the guys chat a bit about LA Guns. Next they welocome their guest, LA Guns studio drummer and engineer, Adam Hamilton. Adam chats with the boys about growing up in Shreveport, Louisiana, being related to blues-pianist Mose Allison, the rich music scene at the time in Shreveport, moving to Hollywood, and becoming a music producer, and his work with LA Guns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices