Show overview
The Homegrown Back Room Sessions has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 23 episodes. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 25m and 1h 48m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 3 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 13 episodes published. Published by West Middle Media.
From the publisher
Trucker, music-lover, and HomeGrown Fest’s own founder, Dodd, brings musicians and songwriters to his back room for great music and insightful conversations. Join him as he shares time with up and coming original artists around Adams County, Pennsylvania. Sponsored and recorded by Guernsey Beat Records. Produced by West Middle Media.
Latest Episodes
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Ep 23The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 23 - Austin Rife
A fantastic local singer/songwriter join Dodd to talk about his music and his thoughts on recording in Nashville!
Ep 22The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 22 - The Sherbi Trio
Three fine people from the Carlisle PA area stopped in with Dodd back at the helm!
Ep 21The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 21 - Tony Sheaffer
Peter Wile sits in again to highlight a great local talent, Tony Sheaffer.
Ep 20The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 20 - Pale Barn Ghosts
After a few years of hiding away, Dodd coaxed Pale Barn Ghosts to come out and haunt the Back Room. With Peter Wile sitting in the host chair, he welcomes Thomas Roue, John Dolly, Klaus Funk, and Dean Vaccher to bring Pale Barn Ghosts back to life!
Ep 19The Homegrown Back Room Session Episode 19 - Cumberland Honey
Four wonderful and talented folks take the stage with their own style of sweet folk music. Guest host Ben Wenk talk to them about their lives, influences, and music.
Ep 18The Homegrown Back Room Session Episode 18 - Canyon
Opening Season 2 is a fantastic artist who has visited our hometown enough times that we count her as a local. Canyon comes to us with some great stories and beautiful music, and John Scott even guest-hosted!
Ep 17The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 17 - The Robbing Noll Band
Season 1 concludes with a local band that started it all for Dodd: The Robbing Noll Band. Listen to all the great music and great stories between these guys and definitely check them out! Thanks to the band for coming back together and sharing time with us! Robbin Noll is: Rob Simon - Vocals Noll Slaybaugh - Guitar and vocals Mike Ford - Guitar and Vocals Jason Fetter - Bass Matt Graziosi - Drums Beth Edwards - Sax
Ep 16The Hom egrown Back Room Sessions Episode 16 - Two To Fly
Local all-stars appear on this weeks episode! Veterans of other great bands put together this ensemble and finally showcase their original music. Bekah Foster on lead vocals and guitar Daniel Kollars on lead guitar and vocals Steven Kollars on bass and vocals Jack Books on drums Bret Crawford on sax Find them here: https://www.facebook.com/twotoflymusic
Ep 15The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 15 - Nick Andrew Staver
Episode 15 brings in one of the busiest local talents that we've seen around here: Nick Andrew Staver. Dodd is back at the helm to interview him and get a deep dive into his music! You can find Nick here: https://www.nickandrewstaver.com/
Ep 14The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 14 - June Star
Episode 14 brings us Peter Wile to interview his friend Andrew Grimm and June Star. Hailing from Westminster and Baltimore Maryland, they brought some of the songs from their latest EP as well as that wonderful Americana sound like only they can. Find them Here: https://www.junestar.com/ Subscribe to their music here: https://junestar.bandcamp.com/subscribe No, really, subscribe to their music! June Star is: Andrew Grimm - Vocals, guitar, harmonica, Dave Hadley - Pedal Steel, Chris Iseli - Bass, Michael Zapeda - Guitar, David Bryson - Drums
Ep 13The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 13 - Gena Lanette
Special guest host John Scott goes in depth with one of his former band mates: our multi-talented local artist Gena Lanette!
Ep 12The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 12 - The Mike Kell Band
Episode 12 brings Mike Kell and his friends to The Back Room!
Ep 11The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 11 - Julian Fist
An incredible reunion with the awesome local Band Julian Fist! This sounded so good live, we hope that it sounds as good here! https://www.facebook.com/julianfist Check them out!! Julian Fist is: Mitch Taylor, Guitar and Lead Vocals Scott Michajluk, Lead Guitar and backing vocals Troy Lehman, Bass Guitar Kyle Taylor, Drums and backing vocals
Ep 10Thw Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 10 - Aaron Getchell
This week, though under the weather, Dodd interviews local singer/songwriter Aaron Getchell! If you'd like to listen to Aaron's introspective music you can find him here: https://soundcloud.com/aaron-getchell Enjoy!
Ep 9The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 09 The Clark McLane Band
Hailing from Jersey Shore PA, these guys bring their version of electric folk down to us. Our local cider maker and musical talent Ben Wenk guest hosts! The band is Clark Mclane on acoustic and vocals, Shawn Carr on Guitar and vocals, Chris Stanonis on bass and vocals, and Tom Rainey on drums and vocals. https://www.facebook.com/clarkmclaneband http://www.clarkmclaneband.com/
Ep 8The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 08 Brett Rudder & The Gregorys
Happy New Year 2025! In this episode we bring Brett G. Rudder back up north to rejoin The Gregorys and share their music and thoughts with us. https://soundcloud.com/thebgrudder https://www.youtube.com/@bgrudder https://www.facebook.com/thegregorysmusic/
Ep 7The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 07 Cornerstone
This week it's a full band! Cornerstone is led by singer/songwriter Evan Crider, with Mat Morris on Guitar and vocals, Troy Weishaar on Drums, and Dean Vaccher on bass. Set List: 01 The Water 02 Better Off 03 Again 04 Fly 05 Doubt 06 nighttime Sabotage 07 Strange 08 Reflecting Reflections 09 Fine 10 Bed of Clouds
Ep 6The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 06 Drew Cooke
This is one of Dodd's more extensive interviews, with local musician Drew Cooke. You can find Drew at Drew Cooke Music
Ep 5The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 05 David Sparrow
On this episode we invited David Sparrow to come up from Westminster Maryland to visit us. He has some fantastic music to share and some stories about his travels around the country. Enjoy! David Sparrow Music
Ep 4The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 04 Willeby Hayes
This week we bring you Willeby Hayes from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He recounts some interesting stories about his songs and travels. Find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillebyHayesOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willebyhayesofficial/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewillebyhayes Drop any comments to us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566208623105