All Things Blues And Southern Rock

This week Brian and Jason get a little general chit chat out of the way, and welcome their guests, Tracy Hightop, Tina Gorin, and Dana Athens from Brooklyn blues-rock band Jane Lee Hooker. The girls talk about the creation of the new record Rollin, the challenge of making it in the middle of a pandemic, gearing up for a European tour, and how important it is to NOT get your kids started playing the recorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the latest gigs they've attended, Jason with Joyous Wolf, and Brian with Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Next the guys rave about Charlie Starr's recent appearance as guest guitarist in The Black Crowes. Then the guys welcome their guests Michelle Williams, and her daughter Olivia Williams, creators of the Power And Sound Revival festival. Michelle and Olivia talk all about the creation and logistics of the festival, and the future endeavors thereof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the weather, and upcoming shows, and realize they always talk about weather and upcoming shows. Then the guys welcome their guest, friend, and brother Bryson form Mojo Thunder. Bryson talks to the boys about the covers project Mojo Thunder has coming out bit by bit, upcoming events, including a gig at The Burl in Lexington with fellow band Bedford to be recorded live, the DIY method of band business, and finally how to make a subtle entrance to a party being hosted by Bedford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk postponed and upcoming gigs. Next the guys welcome their guest Kolby Swiney from the Morehead, KY band Bedford. Kolby chats with the boys about the formation of Bedford, the Morehead State Music program, the unique music of Bedford, and the upcoming live record being recorded at a show at The Burl in Lexington with them and Mojo Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat up about upcoming shows, and then get into talk about newer, younger southern rock bands. Next the guys welcome their guests, out of Baltimore, a new young southern rock band Smokin Crow, and their manager/mentor Will Mass. Will starts out the discussion about his Rock Metal Radio, and record label. Next Will talks about the formation of Smokin Crow. The boys in Smokin Crow take over the conversation with a continued history of the band, stories about their rehearsal space, their may varied influences, and the exciting future for the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the show starts out with a tribute to Taylor Hawkins. Brian and Jason then chat about this tragic and shocking loss. Next the guys welcome their guest Bob Sully from The Sully Band. Bob talks to the guys about his start in music, his many projects including radio and TV production, the start of The Sully Band, and the San Diego music scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk pre-season baseball and Gretsch guitars. Then the guys welcome their guests Jared Holley and Jeremy Sargent from Huntington, West Virginia band Ducain. Jared and Jeremy chat with the guys about the evolution of Ducain, writing songs, recording the record, and share the urban legend of a guy known only as "Killer". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason review their recent road trips to see Trigger Hippy and Whiskey Myers. Next the guys welcome their guests Tim Dills, John Patterson, and Mike Bertoldo from Memphis band Fevertree. The discussion includes the start of the band, recording of the record Social Mediocracy, the Memphis music scene, and how blues and southern rock influence their sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason preview the shows they're going to. Next the guys welcome their guest, Tyler Baker from Goodbye June. Tyler chats with the guys about the formation of the band, the making of the new record See Where The Night Goes, touring with Whiskey Myers, and being the cream that rises to the top in the Nashville music scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the boys discuss their upcoming road trips, Brian to Minneapolis to see Whiskey Myers, and Jason to Nashville to see Trigger Hippy, Jax Hollow, and Leilani Kilgore. Next they discuss the big news about the upcoming Brother Cane reunion. Then the guys welcome their guest Harlis Sweetwater. Harlis chats it up with the guys discussing how the Harlis Sweetwater Band came about, the diverse musical scene in Hunington Beach, CA, the challenge of keeping a core of band members together, and all plans moving forward with his band and music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week after a quick conversation about the usual suspects, Brian and Jason welcome their guests Jabo Bihlman, Scot Bihlman, and Dug Pinnick(King's X) from Grinder Blues. The band chats with the boys about how Grinder Blues came together, recording their latest record, El Dos, down in Mississippi, the nature of locking into a groove, and the difference between touring now as opposed to touring when the record industry was still huge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about upcoming shows they will be attending. Next the guys welcome their guests from Jacksonville, Florida, Fortune Child. The band chats with the boys about the scene in Jacksonville, the band coming together, recording the record with producer Kevin Elson, getting out there and playing, and finally just how you end up with a bass cabinet formerly owned by Leon Wilkerson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the Cincinnati Bengals coming ever so close to winning the Super Bowl. Next Brian reveals the mid-February weather rating system in eastern North Dakota. After a little discussion about upcoming gigs, ther guys welcome their guest Nashville blues-rock guitarist Leilani Kilgore. Leilani talks with the boys about her start in music, going to the Berklee College Of Music, moving to Nashville, the musical wealth of the scene there, her 2 singles, and finally what's the water to alcohol ratio to create a realistic vibe in her videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After discussing the latest random topics, Brian and Jason welcome their guests, Chris Tapp, and Brian Mullins from The Cold Stares, who introduce the latest member of the band, bass player, Bryce Klueh. They discuss the decision to bring a bass player into the fold, the transition thereof, playing their first show with Bryce, new tour and studio plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Brian and Jason discuss sports, specifically Jason's Cincinnati Bengals being in the Super Bowl. Then the guys discuss the next shows they will be at and drop some huge news pertaining to the Mississippi Hill Country Blues scene. Next the guys welcome their guest Damon Johnson. Damon chats with the boys about coming up in the scene in Birmingham, Alabama, forming Brother Cane, making the first album, going solo, subbing for Gary Rossington in Skynyrd, and finally how do you respond when using the bathroom at The Record Plant and strolling up to the urinal next to you, is Mick Jagger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After babbling about random things, Brian and Jason welcome their returning guest Andy Aledort. Andy talks to the boys about the creation of his new record Light Of Love, and whatever random topics come up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Brian and Jason talk about the wonderful world of Facebook spam by way of furniture accessories. Next the guys welcome their guest Rick Jones. Rick talks to the guys about his start in music, the scene in Portland, Oregon, moving to Huntsvlle, Alabama, the formation of his band The Wayward Sons, and finally the hilarity of keyboards in the 80s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about their favorite items from a Chinese buffet. Then the guys welcome their guests Lacey Crowe and Jason Clark from Bourbon House. Lacey and Jason chat with the boys about meeting through their mutual love of writing, starting Bourbon House together, the indy scene in mid-Wisconsin, the recording of the new record Into The Red, and finally, how to identify if you've got a drunk Green Bay Packers fan at your gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about their buddies David and Ian from the State Of Amorica podcast being guests on The Perfect Album Side podcast, and choosing songs for which they think would make the perfect album side of The Black Crowes. Next Brian talks about discovering, after way to long, the 3rd record by The Georgia Satellites "In The Land Of Salvation And Sin". Then the guys welcome their guests, and new friends, Jeff and Amanda Silvers, the founders of the Redneck Raft Out fest in Grand Lake, Oklahoma. Jeff and Amanda talk about how the festival got started, the logistics thereof, their love of blues-rock music, and just how to run the best damn rock n roll band member bed and breakfast in all the land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on New Years Day 2022, Brian and Jason chat about some new artists deemed as the new classic rock. They also discuss the announcement of the lineup for Redneck Raft Out 2022. Then the guys go on to talk about former band Cry Of Love from North Carolina, which leads into chatting about other bands from N.C. Next the guys welcome their guest Mason Keck, better known as "The Dude," from North Carolina band Jive Mother Mary. Mason chats with the boys about, well, what doesn't he chat with them about? A few highlights include growing up, playing guitar at a young age, following his father's footsteps, the formation, and many many highlights of Jive Mother Mary, high praise for Blackberry Smoke, and a whole lot of guitar talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Brian and Jason discuss guitar, and bass gear, and Brian reveals his new Squier Bass purchases. Then the guys welcome their guests, Lyssa Nicole, Bryson Willoughby, Patrick Galanis, Boone Froggett, and brother Greg Martin to talk all things Kentucky rock n roll. Topics covered include the origins of the Kentucky rock scene, who influenced The Kentucky Headhunters, how the Headhunters passed that influence down to Black Stone Cherry, and the continuation of that influence from band to band. Everybody talks about their latest projects, what they're up to after Christmas break, their favorite Christmas songs, and Greg tells us all about the leather guitarist outfit he had in the early days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Brian tries to catch the neighbors dog, to no evail. Jason talks about the few shows still happening before Christmas break. Next the guys welcom their guest Jennifer Lyn Kessler from Jennifer Lyn And The Groove Revival. Jennifer chats with the boys about her start in music, the formation of The Groove Revival, becoming a booker and promoter, and finally the wonders of Montana being majestic views and bear mace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Brian and Jason discuss the news about original Black Crowes bassist Johnny Colt fund raising through his Patreon to finance a proper head stone for the late great Crowes keyboardist Eddie Harsch. Then the guys shift into Muscle Shoals mode to discuss The Young Guns Of Southern Rock show at the Alabama Music Hall Of Fame in Tuscumbia, AL in The Shoals. the guys welcome several guests to join them for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bonus episode, Brian and Jason chat about upcoming gigs, and what's been going on. Next the guys mention the upcoming episode of State Of Amorica with the original bass player, from The Black Crowes Johnny Colt. Next the guys welcome their guests Sherie and Sherita Murphy from The Black Bettys. They talk the guys about getting their start singing gospel, making big connections in the music world, getting the gig with Blackberry Smoke, and also why it's very important to listen to the tour manager, rather than the bus driver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the current goings on. Then Brian continues his glee and admiration for Lexington, KY band Mojo Thunder. Next the guys welcome their guest Babylon Shakes singer/guitarist Chris Clark. Chris chats with the boys about the beginnings of the band, how they evolved into gaining a vintage sound, and the recording of the new record, Vintage Soul Rock And Roll. Guitarist Gary Jordan joins the chat during the lighting round, and adds his experience developing that vintage sound, recording, mixing, and mastering the new record, and engaging in the lightning round hijinks. Hilarity abounds for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss all the great albums that have been released in 2021. Next Jason gives his show alerts. Then the guys welcome their guest Lizzie Edwards from Lizzie And The Makers, a returning guest to talk about the new record Dear Onda Wall. Lizzie takes the guys into the evolution of the new record, the song writing process, the current state of the Brooklyn scene, and finally an extended journey into the realms of musical guilty pleasures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about great newer bands they're listening to and pushing. Next, they welcome their guests, Darren Flower, and Aaron Bennet from Toronto blues-rock band Wayward Saints. Darren and Aaron talk to the guys about the formation of Wayward Saints, great band chemistry, how their songs are created, and everything the future holds for the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk music news, pertaining to the continuing of Otis. Brian then gives a detailed report of the Las Vegas Blackberry Smoke shows. Next they chat about the 2GTHR Live Stream shows with Charlie Starr and Greg Martin. The guys then welcome their guest Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke. Charlie talks to the boys about the making of You Hear Georgia, and their Rolling Stones cover record. Charlie and the boys go on to talk about everything form Blackberry Smoke to opening bands to the bands friendships with The Black Crowes, and The Kentucky Headhunters to guitar and gear talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason welcome southern road correapondent Kari Gates from Knoxville TN to join them for the intro{and outro} for the episode. Kari and the guys chat about recent and upcoming shows. Then the discussion turns to business at hand, that being Throttle Fest 2 from Side Tracks in Huntsville, AL. As an attendee, Kari fills the guys in on the fest. Podcast guests include Side Tracks manager Shane Bickel, Drew DeFrance, Matt Sullivan, and Levi Kelly from Stone Harvest, Dylan Palmiero from Magnolia Bayou, and Chris Attigliato from Naked Gypsy Queens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason are joined by Boone Froggett from Otis, and Daisy Dead from The Dead Deads for this spooktacular Halloween Special. Everyone sits around the imaginary Ouija board in a circular seance and picks their top 5 horror soundtrack, or horror related songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason give a brief preview for Throttle Fest 2 at Side Tracks in Huntsville, Alabama. Then Jason gives his weekly show alerts. Next the guys welcome their guest, Dive Bar Soul artist Phillip Michael Scales. Phillip chats with the guys about his start in music, being a nephew of BB King, the development of dive bar soul, and finally why Nashville is a better music destination than Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about upcoming live shows. Jason gives the rundown of his show alerts. Next the guys discuss rural areas representing in rock and roll. Then the boys welcome their guest Richard Young from The Kentucky Headhunters. Richard chats with the guys about the early days of Itchy Brothers before they became The Kentucky Headhunters, seeing the fruits of their labor through the Pickin On Nashville record, the making of their new record That's A Fact Jack, the discovery of The Georgia Thunderbolts, and finally the correct Montana way of grilling steaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss recent show reviews. Then they bust out the new segment Show Alerts with Jason Johantges. Next the guys welcome their guest, Riley Couzzourt, guitarist from The Georgia Thunderbolts. Riley chats with the boys about the new record, Can We Get A Witness. Discussions include the long making of the record, the current tour, opening for Black Stone Cherry, life on the road in a van together, and finally writing a song about a strange gal sighted in a small southern town at 2 in the morning, walking down the road with a pore cleansing mask on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason chat about upcoming shows, and releases from some of their favorite artists. Next the guys welcome their guest, from Brian's hometown of Grand Forks, ND, Joe Eddie. Joe talks to the boys about his start in music, working at Vintage Guitar magazine, his band The Heatseekers, and finally, brainstorms with the guys on a few theories about what could improve the Red River Valley music scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss the musical artists that have come out of Minnesota, specifically Minneapolis. Then they chat about the blues scene from Minneapolis, northern Minnesota, and into North Dakota. Then the guys welcome their guest Mark Howley, lead singer, and harp player from Duluth, MN blues band Virgil Caine. Mark chats with the guys about his career in the blues music business, his time in both Chicago, and Minneapolis, the formation of Virgil Caine, and finally what happens when you catch a band member looking through your suitcase in the 70s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the current shows they've been to and shows they have coming up. Next they welcome their guest LA screenwriter, and comedian Heather Fink. Heather gives her take on the Woodstock 99 documentary, and contrasts that with her experiences as an attendee of the event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After chatting about events as of late, Brian and Jason welcome their guest from Nashville, TN, blues-rock guitarist Jax Hollow. Jax chats with the guys about her start in music, working with producer Michael Waegner, writing new music, and the supportive community that is the Nashville music scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss Brian's weekend seeing Them Dirty Roses, and Whiskey Myers. Then they move on to discussing the strangest place they've seen a show. Next the guys welcome their guest, Mary Holt from Momma Mary's Music Mayhem podcast. Mary chats with the guys about crossing paths at Rockinpod, how she got into podcasting, her other roles as a band manager, and promoter, her victory over cancer, and finally creating family though the music podcast community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this 4th and final installment of Rockinpod from Nashville, TN, Brian and Jason welcome their guests Todd Poole, and Josh Weil of Roxy Blue, and Anthony Corder, and Keith Douglas of Tora Tora, both from Memphis, TN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason welcome their guests, Brother Dusty from The Reveal, Connor Schenk from Schenk, and Jax Hollow for the third installment of Rockinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the 2nd installment of the Rockinpod specials, Brian and Jason welcome their guests, Lonnie Hammer form Hammer Down Hard, Ace Von Johnson from LA Guns, and professional music journalist Matt Wake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason welcome their guests, Pat Muzingo from Junkyard, Joe Winters from The Steepwater Band, and Tracy Hightop from Jane Lee Hooker to pay tribute to the one and only Charlie Watts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason present the first installment of 4 from the Rockinpod podcast expo in Nashville Tennessee. Their guests include former MTV VJ Mark Goodman, comedian, and former co-host That Metal Show on VH1, and finally former host of MTV Sunday night alternative show, 120 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason look back at Rockinpod in Nashville, and exchange thoughts on this weekends blues shows they both saw. Then the guys welcome their guest, Chris Tapp from The Cold Stares. Chris chats with the boys about how he got his start in music, the formation of The Cold Stares, his influences, and finally, how he gets such a huge sound out of a two piece band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week after a brief chat on current happenings, Brian and Jason welcome their guest, Cincinnati blues guitarist Sonny Moorman. Sonny talks to the boys about his humble beginnings in music, years spent in LA being part of Warren Zevon's band, the rich musical history of the Ohio/Kentucky area, and finally the guitars he let get away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about whatever is on their mind. Next they welcome their guest Fab Grossi. Fab chats with the boys about his start in music, the beginnings of Soul Garage Experience, Supersonic Blues Machine, playing with everyone from Kenny Aronoff, Billy Gibbons, Walter Trout, and Warren Haynes, and basically blowing their minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the upcoming Rockinpod podcast expo in Nashville. Then the guys welcome their guest, bass player Daisy Dead from The Dead Deads. Daisy chats with the boys about her start in music, the formation of the Dead Deads, high praise for the bands they,ve opened for including, Stone Sour, Bush, and Halestorm, the vibe of the Nashville music scene, and finally encouraging those who want to play music that yes you can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast. Next Jason has a brief chat with the guys from Them Dirty Roses. Then the guys take a deep dive into their glowing review of the first two Black Crowes reunion shows in Nashville. Next the boys welcome their guest Theron Kontos from 77 Shakedown. Theron chats with guys about his start in music, the beginnings of 77 Shakedown, southern California recording studios, and his love for the same blues based hard rock bands that mistakenly got thrown in the same bag as hair metal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks episode starts out with a tribute to Jeff LaBar from Cinderella who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Brian and Jason discusss their love and appreciation for the music of Cinderella, and how they evolved quickly into a great blues-rock, hard rock band. Then the guys welcome their guest Drew DeFrance from the band DeFrance, out of Little Rock, Arkansas. Drew talks to the boys about his start in music, the formation of DeFrance, his wide range of influences, and finally making a living playing music in this day and age fully for the passion, knowing there's no big pay off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about what's been going on since their most recent break. Topics discussed are finding out about new bands, DeFrance, Pennyroyal, and Crashing Revelry, planning for the Rockinpod podcast expo, and shows coming up by The Georgia Thunderbolts, Them Dirty Roses, and Tyler Bryant And The Shakedown. Next the boys welcome their guest Steve Gleason, bassist from Black Crowes tribute band The Amoricans. Steve discusses the formation of The Amoricans, random Black Crowes live shows, a whole lot of bass guitar talk, including basses purchased from Rich Robinson, and Sven Pipien from The Black Crowes, and finally the confession of a certain hair metal band as a guilty pleasure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices