All Things Blues And Southern Rock

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

Brian and Jason discuss the flaws of local delivery services. Then they go on to discuss the recent live stream from Jane Lee Hooker, the starting of new fan Facebook groups for Mojo Thunder, and Babylon Shakes, the brand new podcast logo, and T-shirt design courtesy of Chris Clark of Babylon Shakes, with help from his better half Margie Clark, and upcoming live events they'll be attending, including Tyler Bryant And The Shakedown, The Georgia Thunderbolts, Whiskey Myers, and Blackberry Smoke. Next the boys welcome their guest Dave O Grady from Seafoam Green. Dave chats about getting his start in music, his fortunate path to meeting Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes, working with Rich in the studio, the blues rock scene in the UK, and finally how the cobblestone can be slippery for even the most well known guitarists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss the latest gig from Black Crowes tribute band The Amoricans. Then the guys chat about the latest rumors of wishful thinking from the neurosis known as Black Crowes fandom. Next they shift gears back into familiar grounds, the good old Kentucky blues rock scene. The boys then welcome their guests Bryson Willoughby and Andrew Brockman from Lexington, Kentucky band Mojo Thunder. They discuss their start in music, the formation of Mojo Thunder, the kinship of Kentucky blues rock. Finally Bryson talks about passing up a trip to The Allman Brothers Big House in Macon, to instead visit The Little Richard House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss the final episode of Steve Jewell's Rock Revival radio show, and his ongoing work in Otis, and Black Stone Cherry. Then the guys shift focus to new releases that have come out from Jane Lee Hooker, Jade Like The Stone, and Babylon Shakes. Next the boys welcome their guest, Ian Rice from the State Of Amorica podcast. The guys dig in and give their glowing review of the new Blackberry Smoke record, You Hear Georgia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason talk about the forthcoming Blackberry Smoke record, You Hear Georgia. They also chat about new singles coming out from Jane Lee Hooker, and Babylon Shakes. Then the guys welcome their guest Lizzie Edwards from NYC band Lizzie And The Makers. Lizzie chats with the guys about the scene in Brooklyn, her start in Music, how she started fronting bands, the start of Lizzie And The Makers, and finally, hanging out with and having a beer with Jeff Beck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the return of bass player Sven Pipien to The Black Crowes. They rib their good buddy David Hudson from the State Of Amorica podcast for holding out top secret info pertaining to word on the street with The Crowes. Next the guys discuss southern rock in other areas of the country, including New York City. Then the guys welcome their guest, guitarist Scott Lano from NYC band Ten Ton Mojo. Scott talks with the boys about getting his start in music, the start and ongoing adventure of Ten Ton Mojo, the NYC music scene, and finally the high of getting to see a full set of Buddy Guy one night after finishing their gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss their first show back after vacation. Then the guys chat about the upcoming Dirty Honey/Joyous Wolf tour, the Rockinpod podcast expo coming up in August they will be attending, and the 29th Anniversary of The Black Crowes epic record The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion. Then the guys welcome their guest, Noah Hunt, singer of the Kenny Wayne Shepherd band. Noah discusses his start in music, joining the Kenny Wayne Shepherd band, upcoming tour plans, and finally opening for Lynyrd Skynyrd and getting hazed with a brutal prank from the rock legends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss the live streaming show 2GTHR, and the upcoming artists to appear. Then the guys welcome their guest, singer Nick Reese from Los Angeles band Joyous Wolf. Nick and the boys discuss Nick's start in music, the formation of Joyous Wolf, his uncanny ability to impersonate well known lead singers, opening for Buckcherry, Deep Purple, and Slash with Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators, and finally, he reveals what Myles Kennedy does while Slash is taking a long guitar solo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss shows coming back around, and Jason talks about seeing Them Dirty Roses. Next Brian mentions probable gigs coming up to go to. He mentions Them Dirty Roses as well, along with both Whiskey Myers, and Blackberry Smoke. Then the guys talk about their across the pond episodes, leading into welcoming their guest Jade Williams from Jade Like The Stone, from the UK. Jade talks to the guys about taking classical piano lessons at a young age, being a vocal coach, the formation of Jade Like The Stone, friendship with Mike Ross, and finally how to impress an audience of one, when a show promoter fails to do his job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason chat about the states they've featured thus far on the podcast. Next the guys turn their attention to Texas for a chat about Texas being its own entity. Then they welcome their guest from Fort Worth, blues/rock guitarist Justin Ross. Justin talks about getting an early start in music, hitting the road when he was 15, how his current new single, and forthcoming record came about, the demise of Deep Ellum, and how to make an explosive impression on your audience after a gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason start out this week talking about everything and nothing at the same time, but point out being grateful for all the newer breed of southern rock bands out there. Then the guys welcome their guests Greasy Tree, out of Jonesboro, Arkansas. They chit-chat about the formation of the band, what they plan on doing next, converse a whole lot about The Black Crowes, and Luther Dickinson, and finally how to stop angry German men from stealing your cell phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss hidden gems of music scenes in random US cities of moderate size. Then the guys welcome their guests, the band Cricketbows out of Dayton, Ohio. They chat about the formation of Cricketbows, the musical stylings thereof, singer/guitarist Chad Wells album, and flyer art, and a few hilarious tour stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Brian chat about some newer bands they've become aware of including Cricketbows, Lizzie And The Makers, Crow Black Chicken, Greasy Tree, and 68-75. Then the guys discuss once again, their love of The Black Crowes. Next they welcome their guest, former Black Crowes, and current Trigger Hippy drummer Steve Gorman. Steve and the boys chat about the trials and tribulations of Steve's tenure in The Black Crowes, the formation and ongoing activities of Trigger Hippy, a whole lot sports, including how Jason's Cincinnati teams suck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss what they've been listening to, and chat about upcoming tour dates in their area for Blackberry Smoke, and Whiskey Myers. Then the guys chat about 90s bands that were influenced by blues and southern rock. Next the guys welcome their guest Kevin Martin to be their first guest for the first installment of an "outside the ballpark" episode of the podcast. Kevin and the boys talk about the beginnings of Candlebox, the battle for respect in the Seattle music boom of the early 90s, navigating the waters of immediately huge success on their first record, and the ongoing music career of the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss other podcasts similar to the All Things Blues And Southern Rock. The Rock Revival, Underground Music Discovered, State Of Amorica, and Digital Killed The Radio Star come up in the conversation. The guys give a shout out to their podcast colleagues Steve Jewel, Lyssa Culbertson, Ian Rice, and David Hudson. Then the guys welcome their guest, none other than Greg Martin, guitarist for The Kentucky Headhunters. Greg and the boys discuss several things including the formation of The Kentucky Headhunters, the south central Kentucky music scene, Greg's firsthand memory of the humble beginnings of Southern Rock, and finally the confessions of disco music's guilty pleasures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason talk the usual suspects, and random things on their musical minds. Then the guys welcome their very trippy guest Mr. JD Simo. They hold on for a wild ride as JD takes them down a high speed chase down the highway. Fasten your seatbelts, and hold on to your hats for a discussion of JD's career thus far inside the comfort of a brightly colored rocket ship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason talk about the rock and roll scene in Kentucky, and all the great artists that have come from there. Then the guys welcome their guest Boone Froggett from Glasgow, Kentucky band Otis. Boone talks about his start in music, his love for BB King, his band Otis, and all about the rock and roll scene he embraces in central Kentucky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the new Blackberry Smoke single, and forthcoming record of the same name You Hear Georgia. Then the guys discuss some guitar playing, and how much their sources of music info has changed from print to digital media. Next they welcome their guest, rock journalist Matt Wake. Matt talks about how he got into music, his career in rock journalism, his take on how current acts find success, and which bands he thinks could be the next big thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason talk about playing guitar, and the new Skynyrd CD/DVD from Knebworth 76. Then the guys discuss the current state of rock radio. Then they welcome their guest Daren Flower from Rock It Up Radio. Darren discusses how he got into music, the bands he's been in, the start of Rock It Up Radio, his take on the current state of the music business, and finally how to tell if a rock star is a total douche bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss becoming aware of the Trongone Band out of Richmond, Virginia. Then they talk their favorite rock keyboard/piano players. Next the guys welcome their guest, keyboardist Rob Clores out of NYC. Rob and the guys discuss how Rob got into piano, his first local bands, playing with John Popper, Chris Baron from the Spin Doctors, and The Black Crowes. Then they move onto chatting about Rob's current project Split Second Meltdown. Finally Rob tells the listeners just how not to choose the wrong party to go to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason chat about the Arlene's Grocery benefit livestream, and the performances of Jane Lee Hooker, and Ten Ton Mojo. The discussion continues with Brian's announcement of starting the Facebook fan group for Jane Lee Hooker, called Black Rats, The Fans Of Jane Lee Hooker. Brian also shares his glee about his plans to go see Them Dirty Roses in Sioux Falls. Then the guys welcome their guest, Kari Gates. Kari chats with the guys about how she got into southern rock, her being the Facebook fan group administrator for Jive Mother Mary, Tennessee Champagne, and The Georgia Thunderbolts, and her being a pillar of the southern rock community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss all girl rock bands. Then the guys welcome their guests Tracy Hightop, and Tina Gorin from NYC blues rock band Jane Lee Hooker. They chat about the formation of the band, their influences, the new single Jericho, and mystical experiences in the desert, not created by hallucinogens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason offer their condolences to the family, friends, and bandmates for the passing of The Steel Woods guitarist Rowdy Cope. Then they guys discuss hard rock bands influenced by blues, and southern rock. Next they welcome their guests, Pat Muzingo, and Tim Mosher from Junkyard. the guys discuss the rebirth of the band in early 2000, the evolution of the band at that point, and the recording of the last album High Water in 2017. Then they step into the way back machine and discuss the scene they came out of in East Hollywood, the contrast between there, and the glitzy side of town in West Hollywood. Finally they discuss taking The Black Crowes out on their very first tour, and what not to do with a tray of deli meats with certain band guests in the back lounge of the tour bus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we open with Rock That Says My Name by The Steel Woods, to honor the memory of The Steel Woods guitarist Rowdy Cope, who suddenly and unexpectedly passed just recently. Brian and Jason then discuss the new live record from Marc Ford, Live From Germany. Then the guys discuss the anniversary of The Black Crowes record By Your Side, a controversial record amongst the fan base. Next they welcome their guest, blues-rock guitarist Mike Ross, from the UK, for another installment of Across The Pond. The guys discuss how Mike got started, the formation of the Mike Ross Band, the UK blues-rock super group RHR, and being guitar tech for Rich Robinson through a string of dates in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss the upcoming festivals popping up. Next they get "Unholy" and present their crucifixion of a famous rock star. No, rock is not dead. Then the guys welcome their guests Sam Foster and Seth Williams of Whiskey Foxtrot. They discuss the humble beginnings of the band, the North Carolina music scene, some song meanings, and what to do when a drunk guy wonders onto your stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss music journalism, and Riley Couzzourt, and Logan Tolbert from The Georgia Thunderbolts appearing in Vintage Guitar magazine. Then the guys welcome their guest blues and southern rock guitarist Andy Aledort. The guys and Andy discuss, well, a little of everything, playing with a lot of the greats, writing a book about Stevie Ray Vaughn, playing with Dickey Betts And Great Southern, and the hilarity of getting pulled over with Dickey, and watching the officer gush all over having pulled over a member of The Allman Brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss Kentucky's connection to southern rock, specifically The Kentucky Headhunters. Then the guys welcome their guest Chris Robertson from Black Stone Cherry. They chat about the making of the new record The Human Condition, and how it felt recording during a pandemic. The guys continue the discussion with Chris pertaining to The Kentucky Headhunter's influence on Black Stone Cherry, and the younger southern bands connected to the same lineage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss how extremely important The Black Crowes are to their musical taste and to the podcast. They chat specifically about the epic masterpiece The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion. Then the guys welcome their guests Ian Rice, and David Hudson, from the Black Crowes podcast State Of Amorica. The guys chat at length about The Crowes, and other bands that fall under our preferred music genre, and talk about how much the State Of Amorica influenced, and motivated the creation of All Things Blues And Southern Rock. Merry Christmas and enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason talk about their favorite English bands influenced by the blues. Then the guys welcome their guests, from across the pond, Andy Southern Rose, and Jeff Kirkham from the band Southern Brotherhood. They chat about the formation of the band, the music scene in the UK, The Black Crowes, Blackberry Smoke, The Steepwater Band, Driving Wheel, and the Jeff Ross Band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss their favorite guitar tandems, review the latest Blackberry Smoke live stream from The Tabernacle in Atlanta, and preview the upcoming Tyler Bryant And The Shakedown, and Larkin Poe Christmas special live stream. Then the guys welcome their guests, Dylan Palmeiro from Magnolia Bayou, Andrew Davis from Them Dirty Roses, and Riley Couzzourt from The Georgia Thunderbolts. The guys talk all things guitars, and amps, experiences good and bad on stage, which other guitar tandems they look up to, and show that they're ready at anytime to lay down some stand up at their local comedy club open mic night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss some of their favorite 3 piece bands. Then the guys welcome their guests, Patrick Galanis, Josh Galanis, and Stacey Galanis, from Virginia heavy southern rock band Southern Governor. They chat about being three brothers starting a rock band, working with Black Stone Cherry singer/guitarist Chris Robertson who produced their debut album It's My Time, and how to stand up to big shot rock managers who try to say you can't have a bottle of water on stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss the upcoming Blackberry Smoke homecoming live stream from the Tabernacle in Atlanta, where they're playing The Whippoorwill in it's entirety. Then the guys discuss their favorite gunslinger guitar players. Next they welcome their guest, blues rock guitarist, Scotty Bratcher. They chat about how Scotty got started, his love and appreciation for Govt Mule, his ongoing friendship, and sit ins with Blackberry Smoke, and what it's like being based out of Nashville, yet still living near Dayton, Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason chat about Nashville as the music mecca that it's known as in the US. Next the guys welcome their guest Clint Woolsey, singer and guitarist from Stone Senate. Clint chats with the guys about staying busy during the pandemic, the start of the band, more on the Nashville scene, and being grateful for his musical contemparies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason discuss a brief history of Georgia singers and musicians. Then the guys welcome their guests, singer TJ Lyle and guitarist Riley Couzzourt, from The Georgia Thunderbolts. TJ, and Riley chat about their Rome, Georgia roots, the starting of the band, their respect for The Kentucky Headhunters, and their message of positivity and peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jason welcome former Allman Brothers bass player David Goldflies to the podcast. They chat with David about playing bass on Ram Jam's version of Black Betty, his time with the Allman Brothers, playing with Dickey Bett's solo band, the Allman Goldflies band and just a little bit about. . . . astrophotography? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices