All Things Blues And Southern Rock

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

This week Brian and Jason discuss music festivals. Next the guys welcome their guests, Beau Wigington from Chuck Mountain, Josh Alfano, and Robbie Dylan from Ace Monroe, and Power And Sound Revival attendees, and podcast super friends, Tracy Shively, and Freddie Kits. They all talk with the boys about the sights and sounds from Power And Sound Revival, last weekend in Elon, North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk more upcoming concerts. They go on to discuss the influence that both The Allman Brothers, and Lynyrd Skynyrd both have on so many bands. Next the guys welcome their guest, Robert Jon from Robert Jon And The Wreck. Jon talks to the boys about the start of the band, band chemistry, touring, song writing, some gear talk, and what the best cheese is for nachos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about upcoming summer concerts they're planning on going to. Next the guys welcome their guests from southwestern Pennsylvania, blues-rock band Jukehouse Bombers. They talk to the boys about the formation of the band, their love of southern rock and blues, the music scene in southwestern Pennsylvania, musical chemistry, and the unique and interesting experience of playing in a state prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the news announced by Aerosmith, that they'll be launching their farewell tour, with The Black Crowes opening, and speculation that tickets will be high priced. Then the guys chat about brothers in rock and roll bands, specifically in Georgia. Next they welcome their guests Zach Crumley, and Jaithan Neal from brand new Georgia southern rock band, One For The Road. They chat with the boys about the organic start of the band, the huge influence that being from Georgia has on the band, great local venues, opening for Marshall Tucker, The Kentucy Headhunters, and The Georgia Thunderbolts, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Texas blues and rock and roll. Next they welcome their guests Brock and Holdyn from Greenville Texas southern rock band The Weathered Souls. Brock and Holdyn chat with the boys about the start of the band, the Texas music scene from which they came, the release of the new record Till The Morning Comes, working with producer Tyler Baker from Goodbye June, and all sorts of great tidbits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason announce it's their first episode on the Panteon Podcast network. Next the guys discuss blues-rock bands influenced by AC/DC. Then the guys welcome their guests, Philadelphia from hard rock-blues band, Ratrod, singer Mike Smith, and guitarist Brice McCarty. Mike and Brice chat with the boys about the beginnings of the band, song writing, their latest record Four On The Floor, and the Philadelphia music scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss Jason's time at Rockinpod 2023. Then they roll out the episode with the Rockinpod guests, Tattered Sons, Tuk Smith, Connor Shenck, Native Sons, Tom Zutaut, Anthony Corder, Jason McMaster, Kaige Deville, and Leilani Kilgore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the new record "Voices" from The Cold Stares. They also chat about upcoming records from Jax Hollow, and LA Guns. Next they welcome their guest Jared James Nichols. Jared chats with the boys about his new self titled record. They chat about the birth and completion of the record, getting his start in music, his band, crossing paths early on with Aerosmith, and Skynyrd, and finally how to fall asleep in a haunted house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss guest alumni from across the pond. Next the guys welcome their guests, Phil and Alez from UK artists Doomsday Outlaw. Phil and Alez chat with the boys about joining the band after its inception, the influence of southern rock in their music, the blues rock scene in the UK, and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason preview Rockinpod 2023, then the guys welcome their guests, Pat Muzingo, and Tim Mosher from Junkyard. Pat and Tim chat with the guys about opening for Lynyrd Skynyrd in the early 90s, becoming friends with the guys in Blackberry Smoke, mutual friendship with podcast alumni LA Guns guitarist Ace Von Johnson, hanging out with the band Dangerous Toys, and finally the anticipation of playing their first record live in its entirety with original guitarist Chris Gates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the passing of Gary Rossington. Next the guys welcome their guest Jed from 3 Gun Whiskey. Jed chats with the guys about the formation of 3 Gun Whiskey, the challenges of finding like minded musicians in a rural music scene, writing original songs, musical influences, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss Brian's recent trip to Las Vegas. Next the guys chat about upcoming events, Rockinpod podcast expo, and Power And Sound Revival. Then the guys welcome their guests Boone Frogett, John Seeley, and Dale Myers from Otis. They chat witrh the boys about the return of Otis, including finding the new guys, playing new material, touring plans, and the infectious excitement of the rebirth of the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason checking out GA 20. Then the guys chat about Nico from The Magpie Salute becoming the new official guitar player for The Black Crowes. Next they welcom their returning guest, Ace Von Johnson from LA Guns. Ace talks with the boys about the new upcoming LA Guns record Black Diamonds, the recording thereof, his friendship with Junkyard, and other assorted topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss new upcoming releases by Jax Hollow, and The Cold Stares, upcoming European tours by Mojo Thunder, and Jane Lee Hooker, Facebook Live events with Erin Coburn, amongst other housekeeping tidbits. Next the guys welcome their guest, blues guitarist Ken Tucker. Ken chats with the boys about his early beginnings as a guitar player, his voyage into the blues, his upcoming documentary, and many other delightful music discusiions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss Brian being a guest on the Digital Killed The Radio Show podcast to review the first Lynyrd Skynyrd record, Pronounced. Next they chat about Brian's new bass guitars, followed by live show previews. Then the guys welcome their guests Tanner Jones from The Comancheros, and Richard Young from The Kentucky Headhunters. Tanner and Richard chat with the boys about the new Comancheros record Memphis To Mexico. They discuss the recording the record at Barrick Recording Studio in Glascow, KY, how Richard came to produce it, song topics, the benefits of streaming, tour plans, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss Erin Coburn starting the Pitch app for fans to request live shows from her in their area. Then they discuss working out to Tesla's Mechanical Resonance record, and their doubts about the alledged evil of algorithims. Then the guys welcome their guests Greg Martin and Boone Frogett for the 2nd installment of the Jeff Beck tribute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian briefly discuss the NFL playoff picture, and some health and fitness. Next the guys welcome their guests, Chris Tapp from The Cold Stares, and Mike Eldred from The Mike Eldred Trio, to chat all about Jeff Beck for this part 1 of our Jeff Beck tribute. Mike talks about knowing Jeff personally, and his experiences with him. Chris adds how much Jeff Beck influenced him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about Steve Gorman joining the KQ Morning Radio team in Minneapolis. Then the guys chat about the newest Whiskey Myers tour dates, especially those in the upper mid-west. Next the guys welcome back to the podcast, their guest JD Simo. JD chats with the boys about the making of his new record, Songs From The House Of Grease, working in his home studio, workimg on the Elvis movie, collaberating with Nashville producer Dave Cobb, and finally what way should you absolutely not eat ribs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss how unexciting New Years Eve is for older folks these days. Next the guys welcome their guest from Castleblaney, Ireland, blues-rock guitarist, Jordan Dennis. Jordan chats with the fellows about his start in music, leading his own band, the recording of his ep Man in The Hat, and Castleblaney being the Nashville of Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason look back on the last 2 previous episodes, and discuss Debra Devi's book, and the upcoming Rufus Huff gig. Next the guys welcome their incredibly charasmatic, and compellingly charming guests, Jax Hollow, Leilani Kilgore, and Erin Coburn for a guitarists Christmas special. The ladies chat with the boys about all things guitar gear, their music, creativity, touring, and a whole lot of super goodness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special holiday season bonus episode, Brian and Jason discuss battling the Zoom tech demons. Next the guys welcome their guests Greg Martin and Jarrod England from Rufus Huff. They chat with the boys about the birth, and the reconvening of Rufus Huff. Then the conversation takes many wild, crazy, and hilarious turns, talking a lot about Kentucky rock n roll. Finally, when asked about his favorite holiday treat, Greg tells us all about something he calls green shit. And of course hilarity follows. And, no, it's not what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss this years "Whamageddon", then they move on to the preview of the 2nd annual Power And Sound Revival, happening in May, and the recent news of Magnolia Bayou splitting up. Then the guys welcome their guest Jersey City blues-rock guitarist Debra Devi. Debra chats with the boys about her start in music, forming her own band, the Jersey City music scene, her book Language Of The Blues, and the true meaning of the killing floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Rich Robinson taking a page out of the book of Keith Richards, and using his guitar to defend himself against and unruly fan that came on stage in Australia. Next the guys welcome their guest Dorothy Martin from the band Dorothy. Dorothy talks with the boys about the start of her muical career, her spirituality. the struggles of sobriety and takes them on a very deep conversation about the state of the human struggle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss Whiskey Myers spring 23 tour. Next the guys welcome back their friends Lacey Crowe, and Jason Clark from Wisconsin blues-rock band Bourbon House. Lacey and Jason chat with the boys about their latest single Blue Magic, along with their latest singles previous to that, Resonate, and High Road Gypsy. More discussion includes the evolution of the band, specific regional music scenes, and plans moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason forget what podcast they're on and talk about metal, including Stryper, Queensryche, and the retirement of Mick Mars. Next the guys welcome their guest, blues-rock guitarist Anthony Krizan. Anthony talks to the boys about his start in music, playing with several different artists, including Spin Doctors, Lenny Kravitz, and Noel Redding, cutting his two new singles, and finally shares a hilarious story about auditioning for and hanging out with The Black Crowes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss Buddy Guy announcing his farewell tour, Goodbye June being nominated to be on the ballot for the Grammys for best rock record for See How The Night Goes, and the forthcoming record Jax Hollow. Next the guys welcome their guest form Reidsville, North Carolina, solo artist Seth Williams. Seth chats with the boys about getting his start in music, growing up in an artistic family, the recording of his record Burn, the Whiskey Foxtrot project with Sam Foster, The Swim Shop custom van shop, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the recent show Jason attended featuring Erin Coburn and Scotty Bratcher. Next the guys welcome their guest, Sam Bam Koltun from Faster Pussycat, Dorothy, and Budder Side. Sam chats with the guys about his start in music in St. Louis, his time in the guitar institute in Los Angeles, landing gigs with Dorothy, and Faster Pussycat, his side band Budder Side, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk the upcoming Scotty Bratcher and Erin Coburn show, and the upcoming guitarists Christmas special podcast. Next the guys welcome their guests Boone Frogett from Otis and Sean Sullivan from Mojo Thunder to pay tribute to The Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason discuss childhood memories of trick or treating. Next the guys welcome their guest, Ace Von Johnson from LA Guns. Ace chats with the boys about his start in music, joining first Faster Pussycat, and later, LA Guns, his chosen top 5 Halloween songs, favorite Halloween horror movies, and sorts of spooky stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss Daisy Dead parting ways with The Dead Deads. Next they welcome their guest Phoenix, Arizona blues-rock guitarist Christopher Shayne, from the Christopher Shayne Band. Christopher talks to the guys about his start in music, how he got into leading his own band, his style of blues, and southern rock, and a whole lot of laughter pertaining to a whole lot of things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss a little Marcus King Band, a little Tyler Bryant And The Shakedown, and then welcome their guest Jim O'Neal from Living Blues Magazine. Jim chats with the boys about his long illustrious career covering the blues. He takes the guys on a deep dive into the All Things Blues part of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the first two records by Shooter Jennings. Next they welcome their returning guest Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke. Charlie chats with the boys about drummer Brit Turner's recovery from a heart attack, the upcoming ten year anniversary tour of The Whippoorwill, the recording of the record, some guitar talk, and a story from the early days which beggs the question what does your band do when you're playing a gig and a plumber shows up mid show to fix a drain in the middle of the dance floor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason preview the Cincinnati Bengals/Miami Dolphins game. Next the guys welcome their guest, and good buddy Seth Miller. Seth chats with the boys about his new acoustic Black Crowes tribute band Brothers From Another Mother Of A Feather. The discussion includes the formation of the band, and as expected, a ton of Crowes talk, a little Charlie Starr, a little Erin Coburn, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the new single by The Georgia Thunderbolts, Livin' In Muddy Water, and their opening slot for Black Stone Cherry in Europe. Next they welcome their guest Kage Dville from Nashville band RiverGhost. Kaige talks to the guys about his start in music, being a song writer for other artists, moving to Nashville, and the formation of RiverGhost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices