All Things Blues And Southern Rock

This week on the docket for Brian and Jason; Jason's band, Ghost Town Silence, opening up for The Filthy Heathens, the brand-new record, The Outsider's Cabaret, from Mojo Thunder coming out, Brian asks Jason how he thinks he would sleep on a tour bus, and then gushes about the band, Rebel's Opera. Next, the guys welcome their returning guests, podcast sister Lyssa Nicole, and North Springs Music Fest founder, Dustin Kennedy. Dustin and Lyssa chat with the boys and give a great preview of this year's North Springs Music Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about how they think the bands from Los Angeles in the 80s came up with their sound. Next, they welcome their guests rock journalist Matt Wake, and rock author Greg Renoff. They chat with the boys about Matt's most recent write up about the comparison between The Black Crowes, and Oasis, Greg's Van Halen book, a little of this, a little of that, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, after a short break Brian and Jason return to chat about Brian's vacation getaway. Then they talk about their most recent shows, Brian with Jennifer Lyn And The Groove Revival, and Jason with JoAnne Shaw Taylor. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Rachel Medina, singer/song writer from Spain blues-rock band Barbarella And The Boogie Blues Rachel chats with the boys about her latest EP, For Love Or Money, her song writing process, former dance and acting career, Spanish cuisine, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian's upcoming vacation and talk a little coffee. Next, Brian welcomes his guest, blues singer, and bass player, Danielle Nicole, from the Danielle Nicole Band. Danielle chats with Brian about the making if her forthcoming record Fireflies, how she landed on playing the bass, overcoming the monumental task, of her brother's passing, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jason gives a preview of Porch Fest in Dayton, Ohio, in which his band Ghost Town Silence will be playing. Then Brian talks about recently getting into the music of Jessi Colter. Next the guys welcome their guest, Hannah Wicklund. Hannah chats with the boys about her forthcoming record, "War On Women Calling All Good Men," the struggles for women in the male dominated music business, getting sound advice from Joan Jett, standing strong as an independent artist, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about Jason's most recent show. seeing Govt Mule and Joe Bonnamossa. Next, they welcome their guest, blues guitarist JP Reali. JP chats with the boys about his latest release, Grateful Blues, how he came about wanting to do his take on blues versions of Grateful Dead songs, how he got into the Dead, his time going to Dead shows, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about Blackberry Smoke's various opening acts. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Nashville bluesy southern rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, Sam Morrow. Sam chats with the boys about his new record, Southern Boogie, how some of the songs came about, the importance to him to make the record in Austin, working with producer Jonathan Tyler, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the number of good records that have come out this year, and those coming out soon. Next the guys welcome their guest Cullen Wargowsky from the executive committee of the Blues On The Chippewa fest in Durand, Wisconsin. Cullen chats with the boys about his involvement in the committee, the positive response from the community, some of this year's lineup, the Wisconsin blues scene, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason's most recent show seeing tom Keifer. Then Brian goes into a critique of a local blues festival. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, singer Megan Parnell, from Toronto band, Bywater Call. Meghan chats with the boys about the new record, Broken Souvenirs, creating some of the new songs, tales of their old bus, crossing the Canadian border on a regular basis, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian flies solo and briefly talks about it being summer blues festival season. Next, he welcomes his guest, Glen Bauer from the In The Market For Blues fest in Omaha. Glen chats with Brian about putting together the festival, the many different downtown venues that participate, some of the festival acts, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about their most recent shows, Brian at The Kentucky Headhunters, and Jason at Blackberry Smoke. Next, with Jason out sick at the time of the guest chat, Brian welcomes his guests, Jay Snow, and Janet Morea from the Riverfront Blues Fest in Libby, Montana. Jay and Janet chat with Brian about the starting of the festival, positive support from the community, the festival's scenic surroundings, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Brian and Jason chat about Jason's recent festival show with LA Guns and Dangerous Toys. Next the guys welcome their guest, guitarist Johnny Moeller from The Texas Headhunters and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Johnny talks with the guys about how The Texas Headhunters came about, how he joined The Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Austin, Texas music scene, some sports, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about new records coming out in the not-so-distant future from Parker Barrow and Jax Hollow. Then Brian talks about making a Motley Crue playlist of their more b lues inspired tunes. Next the guys welcome their guest, Miami blues-rock guitarist Albert Castiglia. Albert chats with the boys about getting his start with Junior Wells, his Blood Brothers collaboration with Mike Zito, a little Miami sports, touring with Bill Murray, and a crazy night with comedian Dave Chapelle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about Sam Morrow's new record Southern Boogie. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, blues-rock singer/guitarist, JoAnne Shaw Taylor. JoAnne chats with the boys about her new upcoming record, The Trouble With Love, some Harry Potter, her dog, Hank, ghosts, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian celebrates recovering from a cough and announces what his entrance music would be if he was a pro wrestler. Then Jason gives a full report from seeing Them Dirty Roses on Thursday night, in Columbus. Next, Jason flies' solo, as Brian is swept up and held hostage by the damn tech demons. Jason welcomes his guest, the one and only Warren Haynes. Warren chats with Jason about his upcoming tour with Joe Bonnamossa, the Dark Side Of The Mule shows, and live record, some baseball, some aliens, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about some of their guest segment highlights going into the 300th episode, the new live Samantha Fish record, the new Greg Allman documentary, north Georgia band, One For The Road calling it a day, and new show open music from Leiani Kilgore. Next the guys welcome that very guest Leilani Kilgore for her 7th appearance on this 300th episode. Leilani chats with the boys about the progress on her upcoming record, differences from her previous recording experiences, creative pretend ways to build a go fund me, more silly stuff, and a surprise introduction and guest appearance from the man who asked her hand in marriage, only known as Montana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat briefly about the weather. Next, they welcome their guest, Tyler Salek from the Covered In Smoke podcast, his podcast dedicated to Blackberry Smoke. Tyler chats with the boys about getting into the music of BBS, his first shows, the start of his podcast, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian gets a good laugh listening to Jason talking about his cat getting out and having to chase it down. Next, they chat about Blues Blast magazine reviewing the new record, electric Eden from Jennifer Lyn And The Groove Revival. Then the guys welcome their guest, Jennifer Lyn from Jennifer Lyn And The Groove Revival. Jennifer chats with the boys about the current state of the music business, and the concert industry, the recording of her new live record, Electric Eden, some super natural stuff, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason embark upon an action-packed intro. Topics include, battling tech demons, 2026 Blues Festival Guide magazine, new Rare Birds single, Shines Like Chery Red, new Ben Chapman record, Feet On Fire, Des Moines heavy blues-rock band The Other Brothers, and a full recap of Brian's weekend at The Shed for the Blackberry Smoke 2026 Brothers And Sisters Reunion shows. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Natchez, MS singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer, and record shop entrepreneur Ben Lewis. Ben chats with the boys about his record shop and recording studio, Friday Guy Records, building the studio, getting into the record selling business, recording in both analog and digital, and so much more, including a very special guest at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the new single releases from The Stones. Then they chat about artists from across the pond. Next they welcome their guest Nashville based, Romanian born singer/blues guitarist, Alex Kilroy. Alex talks about his start in music, going to the Berkley school of music, his love for Stevie Ray Vaughn, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jason talks about the brand-new record from The Cold Stares, Texas. Then Brian talks about a couple artists, Jack Tidwell, and Emily Hollingshed, that he has come across, and really likes. Next the guys welcome their guest, Bay Simpson, from Muscle Shoals. Bay chats with the boys about how he got started in music, growing up in a musical family, the rich tradition of recording in Muscle Shoals, how he got recruited to be on The Voice, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason contrast the similarities between rock and roll shows and pro wrestling sports entertainment events. Next the guys welcome their guests, Trevor, Clay, and Andrew from Kentucky southern rock and roll band, The Damn Shames. They chat with the boys about the start of the band, the rich history of Kentucky rock and roll, a little gear talk, and a whole lot of pro wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about some of the upcoming summer concert tours. Then they discuss the changes in the music industry, going back to the early 2000s. Next, they welcome their long sought-after, first-time guest, Black Stone Cherry bass player, Steve Jewell Jr. Steve chats with the boys about his new band coaching project, what young bands cand do to further their careers, the Jammin Jewells collaboration with his dad, Steve Jewell Sr, and a whole lot about baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason's upcoming show with The Me Steepwater Band, and The Cold Stares. Then the guys give an update on Leilani Kilgore's Go Fund for the recording of her next record. Then the guys welcome their returning guest, Drew Fulton. Drew chats with the boys about the writing of his songs for The Cherry Street Sessions, recording the songs with producer Ben Lewis, in his studio, recording to tape, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason give a shoutout to their good friend, David Hudson from the State Of Amorica podcast, who is retiring from podcasting. Next they welcome their returning guest, Jamie St James from Black N Blue. Jamie chats with the boys about his latest project with former Black N Blue guitarist Tommy Thayer. Jamie talks about getting together with Tommy, recovering the DAT tape with Black N Blue demos from the early 90s, putting together the tracks for an official release, recording new songs for the Thayer-St James record Bombshell, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week Brian flies solo on the intro and talks about enjoying seeing Heart play live. He also mentions the show giving him a changed, and more positive perspective on the current state of The Black Crowes. Next Brian is rejoined by Jason, and they welcome their guest, Wilmington, NC guitarist, and singer/songwriter, Justin Cody Fox. Justin chats with the boys about his start in music, his long running friendship with Mason Keck from Jive Mother Mary, his love for The Black Crowes, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason geek out about guitars, and guitar pedals. Next they welcome their guest, Jamey Patterson from Patterson Guitars. Jamey chats with the boys about how he got into building guitars, using unique kinds of wood, his endorsers, the great rock and roll state that is Alabama, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason embark on some humor infused non-sensical jabbering pertaining to a few different common topics. Next, they fuel up their paisley-colored rocket ship and jettison across the galaxy to a different genre, and welcome their returning guest, Julia Lauren, from Nashville rock band The Foxies. Julia chats with the boys about the new single from The Foxies, taking online criminal justice classes, her love of the true crime television genre, her honesty in song writing, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason are joined by their good friend and official random 3rd guest co-host, Lyssa from Hillbilly Hippie Music Review. Lyssa chats with the guys about Alabama music, including Taylor Hunnicutt, and also future endeavors with Hillbilly Hippie Music Review. Next, they welcome their guest, song writer Adam Hood. Adam chats with the gang about his start in music, his many song writing credits, Alabama musicians, what inspires different guitar tunings, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat a bit about playing guitar, then they shift the conversation to Jason's most recent Blackberry Smoke show he saw in Lima, OH. Next, they welcome their returning guest, Blackberry Smoke guitarist Paul Jackson. Paul chats with the boys about several different things from everything to getting back on tour, his love for metal music, Christmas decorations, hair care, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the recently announced Southern Hospitality co-headlining tour with The Black Crowes, and Whiskey Myers. Next, the guys welcome their returning guest Jersey City Blues singer/pianist Eliza Neals. Eliza chats with the boys about her new single Love Will, the writing and recording of her new forthcoming record, the dynamics of different musicians, the Jersey City music scene, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason jump in their paisley-colored rocket ship, and hurtle though the cosmos, to another genre and chat about the new self-titled Megadeth record. Then they hit warp speed back to Milky Way, and chat about a couple upcoming shows and tours. Next the guys welcome their returning guests, Chris Tapp, Bryce Klueh, and Brian Mullins from The Cold Stares. The guys chat with the boys about their new single, Nowhere To Go, the recording of their forthcoming record Texas, cutting the tracks quickly in the studio, upcoming tour plans, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason discuss the new video from The black Crowes, for their new single, Profane Prophecy. Then the guys chat about the passing of Bob Weir, from The Grateful Dead. Next, they welcome their returning guest, contributing writer for Guitar World magazine, Andy Aledort. Andy chats with the boys about his how-to videos, then he offers his thought on Bob Weir, to help the guys pay tribute to the legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about some random upcoming tour dates. Next, they talk about second generation rock and roll artists. Then they welcome their first time guest second generation rock artist Nigel Dupree. Nigel chats with the boys about his rock and roll upbringing, very early memories, how playing drums came first, the benefits of living in Nashville, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss new single releases by The Georgia Thunderbolts, and The Black Crowes, and new forthcoming record by The Crowes, "A Pound Of Feathers." Next, they welcome their returning guests, Dylan Turner, Megan Kane, and Alex Bender from Nashville rock and roll band, Parker Barrow. They chat with the boys about their new ep Hold The Mash, writing the songs, band dynamics on stage, their relationship with their audience, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about their friends from the State Of Amorica podcast landing an interview with Chris Robinson. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, and annual Christmas holiday guest, Tony Higbee from Keifer Band, and Brother Cane. As usual, when the guys get together with Tony, plenty of holiday hijinks follow. Merry Christmas 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about their friend, producer Adam Hamilton working again with William Shatner. They go on talking about Marc Ford playing in Lucinda Williams band. Next the guys welcome their first time guest Dave Lizmi. Dave chats with the boys about seafood, his dogs, his time with the band The Four Horsemen in the early 90s, writing songs with Charlie Starr, a hilarious story involving a Hollywood star and psychedelics, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the upcoming shows that The Black Crowes will be opening for Guns N Roses. Next they welcome their guests Zach, Crumley, Joe Morgan, and Jaithan Neal from north Georgia southern rock band One For The Road. They chat with the boys about the writing and recording of their forthcoming record Better Than Some Worse Than Others, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Kentucky Headhunters guitarist Richard Young posting a very positive update on The Georgia Thunderbolts. Then they talk briefly about the passing of Steve Cropper. They also good a good laugh in pertaining to the alleged birth that took place in a Bucc-ee's parking lot. Next the guys welcome their first time guests, Alerisa and Chase for Boston rock and roll band, Dred Buffalo. Alerisa and Chase chat with the boys about their start in music, their fateful meeting, starting the band, song writing, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason sub for their good friend, Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast, in presenting the favorite 2025 3rd quarter album releases as seen by The Groove Council chat group. Jay continues his long-term rehab, after suffering from a stroke. The Groove Council chat group is Jay's baby and provides a forum for like-minded music lovers to share their musical passions. Jason and I are very fortunate to have been invited into the group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the current Black Stone Cherry/Them Dirty Roses/Aryon Jones "Celebration" tour, as well as the Blackberry Smoke "Rattle Ramble And Roll" tour, and the upcoming Lynyrd Skynyrd/Foreigner "Double Trouble Vision" tour. Next, they welcome their returning guest, Damon Johnson, from Brother Cane. Damon chats with the boys about the band coming back together, teaming up again with song writing partner Marti Frederickson, the creation of the upcoming Brother Cane record, Magnolia Medicine, the guys in the band, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian flies' solo, while Jason gets stuck at a random airport due to shutdown flight delays. Brian welcomes his guest, 2nd generation blues guitarist Bernard Allison. Bernard chats with Brian about starting his career out with Koko Taylor, spending time living in Paris, leading his dad, Luther's band, locating to the Twin Cities, European music crowds, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason are joined by 3rd co-host Lyssa Nicole. Lyssa and the boys give a shout out to a new band Dred Buffalo from Boston. Then they chat about the new super group Howl Owl Howl. Next, they welcome their guests, North Springs Music Fest founder Dustin Kennedy, and festival performer, Ben Chapman. The gang chat away about all the many wonderful things about the recent 2025 North Springs Music Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about their grave concerns about Ai created bands. Next the guys welcome their guest, Louisville native, and Nashville based blues-rock guitarist, Dusty Bo. Dusty chats with the boys about his musical journey from Louisville to L.A., and then to Nashville, his long-time friendship with Mason from Jive Mother Mary, the contrast between L.A. and Nashville, his new record V8, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the passing of Ace Frehley, and his influence on so many guitar players. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Mason Keck from Jive Mother Mary. Mason chats with the boys about the band's move to Nashville, networking with other artists, the latest singles, a lengthy Ace Frehley tribute, and so much more, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason lead into their discussion with a little NFL chat, and offerings up on band names. Next, they talk about the Bad Company tribute record. Then the guys welcome their guest Dustin Douglas from Dustin Douglas And The Electric Gentlemen. Dustin chats with the boys about his start in music, growing up in a musical family, starting his own band, the state of the music industry these days, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the most recent shows from The Black Crowes, and how amazing they are. They go on to talk about upcoming releases from The Crowes and Blackberry Smoke. Then they mention the brand-new album Tell Your Ghost from Leilani Kilgore. Next, they welcome their first time guest, blues-rock artist Katie Henry. Katie chats with the boys about her start in music, the New Jersey, and Philadelphia music scene, her love of The Grateful Dead, some sports, some culinary favorites, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian chat about the new Whiskey Myers record, Greg Martin having Charlie Starr as a guest on the Lowdown Hoedown, and Brian's recent trip to Biloxi. Then the guys welcome back returning guest, and good friend, Leilani Kilgore, for her 6th appearance. Leilani chats with the boys about her new upcoming record, "Tell My Ghost ", the recording process, great band dynamics, the new band house, and a whole lot of assorted topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the new single from Jax Hollow, and the upcoming new record from Leilani Kilgore. Next the guys welcome their first time guest, Arkansas blues artist Tina Cossey. Tina chats with the boys about the Little Rock music scene, her start in the music business, writing songs, her spirituality, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason seeing Bywater Call play. Next, the guys welcome their first time guest, Austin, TX blues-rock guitarist Alastair Greene. Alastair talks with the boys about his move from Santa Barbara to Austin, new music he's working on, the genre of blues-rock, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason's 3 day concert extravaganza from the previous weekend. Then Brian previews his upcoming trip to Biloxi, Mississippi. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Lizzie Edwards, from Lizzie Edwards And The Makers. Lizzie chats with the boys about her upcoming new singles, playing with a new band, the differences between playing in the studio, compared to live, some fantasy football, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason welcome their guest, from Los Angeles, Phil Baranchik. Phil chats with the boys about their mutual friend Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast, and the benefit show for him at Reggie;s in Chicago . Phil shares with the guys, the chain of events that led to Jay's hospitalization, his slow ongoing recovery process, his amazing work in the podcast industry, a lot of great stories, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the bands Brian found on Spotify, that he was not previously aware of. Then Jason gives another update on the upcoming fund raiser for Jay Scott from The Hook Rock podcast. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, and dear friend Tracy Hightop, guitarist from Brooklyn blues-rock band Jane Lee Hooker. Tracy chats with the boys about her upcoming solo project, taking on the challenge of singing for the project, inspiration for lyrics, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Tyler Bryant and Rebecca Lovell welcoming their first child into the world. Then they give an update on the upcoming fund raiser for Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast. Next they welcome their guest, blues-rock guitarist Samantha Fish. Samantha chats with the boys about the making of her most recent record, Paper Doll, different guitars and amps, touring with Slash, horror movies, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason recently seeing shows from both Goodbye June, and The Black Crowes. Then they chat about the upcoming fund raiser for their friend Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast. Next they welcome their guest from across the pond in Belgium, Philip Chebbour from Tres Hombres Tour Support. Philip chats with the boys about his love for music, playing in a band, owning and running a club, including booking bands, starting up Tres Hombres tour support, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason go straight into the guest segment and welcome podcast super friends Elizabeth Teshima and Mark Hinds. Elizabeth and Mark talk with the boys about the two night kickoff of the Blackberry Smoke w/ Mike Campbell And The Dirty Knobs summer tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason pay tribute to Ozzy by giving their takes on his legacy. Then Brian gives a brief preview of the Fargo Blues Fest, and Jason talks about the upcoming fund raiser for their friend Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast. Next the guys welcome their guests, Rick Swank, and Joe Lles from internet country radio WSKY. They chat with the boys about how the station came about, what it takes to keep it going, the lack of promotion of this genre in FM radio, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about upcoming shows they're going to. Next the guys go straight into the top ten records from the 2nd quarter of 2025 as seen by The Groove Council. They once again sub in for super friend Jay from The Hook Rocks podcast, who usually covers this on his show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about musicians impulsive guitar purchases. Next they welcome their guests, Paul Hvidsten and Brett Marcusson, from Flatland Guitar in Fargo, ND. Paul and Brett talk to the boys about opening their own guitar shop, the success of the business, current sales trends, who they think the best guitar companies are, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about Spotify playlists. Brian mentions building a playlist of female artists called "Girls Kick Ass." Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Julia Lauren Bullock, from Nashville bands, The Foxies, and The Dead Deads, for a random "outside the ballpark," special episode. Julia chats with the boys about the latest singles from The Dead Deads, happenings with The Foxies, learning songs to fill in on bass for Nashville band Kalamity Kills, a recent unpleasant reaction to some random Mexican food in Nashville, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian's trip tp Omaha to see Blackberry Smoke with opening artist, and podcast alumni Sam Morrow. Next the guys welcome their guest, blues-rock guitarist, Joanne Shaw Taylor. Joanne chats with the boys the writing and recording of her latest record Black And Gold, mutual friend and podcast alumni Leilani Kilgore, Joe Bonamossa's guitar collection, some food stuff, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian's upcoming trip Omaha to see Blackberry Smoke. Then they go on to talk about 3rd And Lindsley in Nashville. Next the guys welcome their guest, Nashville bassist and song writer Nick Govrik. Nick chats a little bit with the boys about his new record, and a whole lot about almost everything under the sun. Topics include, the downside of some modern day recording techniques, 70s TV show theme songs, some food talk, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the pros and cons of streaming services, and the lack of big promotion in rock and roll. Next the guys welcome their guests, Bronson Hetzer and Ryan Palcic from Dayton, Ohio southern rock band, The Filthy Heathens. Bronson and Ryan chat with the fellows about humble beginnings in music, forming the band during the pandemic, song writing, studio work, mishaps at Waffle House, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the latest shows they've been to, including The Dead Deads, Blackberry Smoke, with guests The Steepwater Band, and Whiskey Myers with guets, Pony Bradshaw, and Bayker Blakenship. Next the guys welcome their guests, Parker and Wes from southern Illinois Americana band Muddy Creek & Co. Parker and Wes chat with the boys about their musical beginnings, the formation of the band, the difference between the sound of the rehearsal room, and the studio, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the shows Jason is going to during the week. Next the guys discuss the greatly declining event of listening to vinyl from front to back. Can our attention spans be restored? Then the guys welcome their returning guests, Chris, Brian and Bryce from The Cold Stares. They chat with the boys about the release of their new record, The Southern Part 2, the process of writing and recording both part 1, and 2, at the same time, the musical telepathy in the band, the grind of being a rock and roll band these days, the declining practice of sitting sown and listening to a complete vinyl record, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about The Black Crowes being back in the studio. Then Brian gives a full report on his weekend at The Shed for the 2025 Blackberry Smoke Brothers And Sisters Reunion, and the guys talk about Brian's latest guitar gear purchase. Next the guys welcome their guest Scott Kaye from BMF Effects. Scott chats with the boys on how he got started in the guitar pedal business, technical aspects on how pedals are built, the artists using his effects, his storage locker being broken into and all his parts being stolen, his comeback into the business and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk humorously about light seismic activity in Tennessee being the work of mother nature to get us ready for the Blackberry Smoke at The Shed. Then Jason talks about upcoming new music from The Dead Deads. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Tesla guitarist, Frank Hannon. Frank chats with the boys about the unplanned creation of his new instrumental record "Reflections," some anecdotes from his late father in law, Dickey Betts, some old Tesla road stories, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the upcoming Blackberry Smoke shows at The Shed, the upcoming shows from The Joe Perry Project and the super group lineup of the band, and Charlie Starr joining LA Guns on stage for their encore at their recent show in Atlanta. Next they welcome their first time guests, Tyler, and Garret from The Band Feel. Tyler and Garret chat with the boys about the formation of the band, writing songs, opening shows for Blackberry Smoke, their co-headlining tour with The Retrograde, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss the latest inductees into the "Rock And Roll" Hall Of Fame. They give some thumbs up, and some thumbs way down. Next they welcome their returning guest, Jennifer Lyn from Jennifer Lyn And The Groove Revival. Jennifer chats with the boys about the creation of her brand new record, Retrograde, including the writing process, great band dynamics, the art of setting up room mics, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat a bit about the latest music happenings in their genre. Next the guys welcome back their friend and returning guest Leilani Kilgore. Leilani chats with the boys about pushing through music business challenges, writing new music as a therapeutic tool, sobriety, and so much more including a ton of laughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about upcoming shows they'll be going to, and Dirty Honey's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel. Next they welcome their guests, Johnny Tomes, and David Erickson from Bowling Green, KY band, Van Winkle & The Spirits. Johnny and Dave talk to the boys about the formation of the band, musical influences including a whole lot about The Black Crowes, fellow Kentucky artists, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bonus episode Brian and Jason do a solid for their buddy Jay from The Hook Rocks podcast, and step in to deliver top ten lists from members of The Groove Council of their favorite new records from the first quarter of 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

this week Brian and Jason chat about the vinyl Brian bought in Cincinnati. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, for the 4th time, Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke. Charlie chats with the boys about the upcoming tour with Mike Campbell And The Dirty Knobs, the recent 10 year anniversary of Holding All The Roses, playing Kirk Hammet's famous Les Paul, Greeny, a little bit of Auburn basketball, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian's recent trip to Cincinnati, including hanging out with Jason. Then the guys chat about podcast alumni Tesla guitarist, Frank Hannon's recent all instrumental single releases. Next they welcome their guest, LA Guns guitarist Tracii Guns. Tracii chats with the boys about the brand new LA Guns record "Leopard Skin," the difference in gear between the studio, and playing live, sequencing a record, building a live set list, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jasonn chat about Jason going to see Brother Cane. They go on to talk about Them Dirty Roses getting a gold record for Cocaine And Whiskey, and fellow podcast alumni Sam Koltun landing a gig playing guitar for Godsmack. Next the guys welcome their guests, Kentucky bluesy southern rock and roll band Runaway Souls. The band chats with the boys about playing as a Black Crowes tribute band, becoming an original band during the pandemic, the influence of open tunings, the Kentucky rock and roll promised land, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about upcoming shows they're going to, Jason with Brother Cane, and Brian with Blackberry Smoke. Next the guys welcome their guest, Blake Blackim from Salina, KS southern rock band Sunset Sinners. Blake chats with the boys about how the band got started, the Kansas rock and roll scene, their influences, fans, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the new book "Heartbreaker" from Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers guitarist, Mike Campbell. Next the guys welcome their guest Chris Scott Melfi, from southern Ohio southern rock band, The Summit. Chris chats with the boys about his start in music, formation of The Summit, the Cincinnati music scene, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about the upcoming shows Brian will be seeing this summer, including Whiskey Myers, and ZZ Top. Next the guys welcome their guest, Texas blues guitarist Ally Venable. Ally chats with the boys about getting her start playing guitar, playing shows at a young age, the pace of touring, her future studio to be built in her backyard, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason sneak in a little glam metal talk, specifically Ratt, and Black N Blue. The guys quickly veer back into the correct genre, and chat about the upcoming Whiskey Myers tour. Next the guys welcome their guest, Reverend Peyton from Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band. Reverend chats with the boys about his style of acoustic blues, how he got into his preferred style, hi favorite guitars, the blues scene in Brown County, Indiana, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss The Black Crowes being nominated for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Then the guys chat on about the 10th Anniversary of Blackberry Smoke's Holding All The Roses record. Next the guys welcome their guest, Meghan Parnell, singer from Toronto blues-rock band Bywater Call. Meghan chats with the boys about her start in music, the formation of Bywater Call, the Toronto music scene, the making of the new record, Shepherd, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason are joined by guest co-host, and official/unofficial 3rd member to the podcast, from Hillbilly Hippie Review, Lyssa Nicole. Brian chats with Lyssa and Jason about his excitement that both Robert Jon And The Wreck, and Parker Barrow are included in the lineup of this summer's Fargo Blues Fest. Next the gang welcome their guest, Jessica Blakenship from The Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame and Museum. Jessica and Lyssa talk to the boys about their deep love for The Steel Woods. They take us back to their history of becoming fans, and friends of the band. They share their stories and emotions from their early discovery of the band, the passing of founding member, Jason "Rowdy" Cope, and the final show, and retirement at The Ryman Auditorium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason going to see little sister of the podcast, Jax Hollow perform. Next the guys welcome their guest, Rachel Medina from Barbarella And The Boogie Blues. Rachel chats with the boys from Madrid, Spain, about the music climate in the UK and Spain, her move to Madrid, forming her band, band chemistry, her latest record, "A Good Length," and so much more. * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chart about Brian's re-discovery of Dan Baird, formerly of The Georgia Satellites. Next the guys welcome their guest, blues-rock guitarist Brian Grilli. Brian chats with the boys about his connections to Blackberry Smoke, The Steepwater Band, and Dan Baird, a current side project he's working on out in Joshua Tree, his start in music, his new record, "Great Big Sky," and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss their friends from the Los Angeles area that are fortunately safe from the wildfires. Next the guys welcome their guest, Rick Booth from Intrepid Artists. Rick chats with the boys about getting his start in the band booking business, how he has built his artist roster, working with venues and promoters, his many years of experience booking in the blues scene, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about his new All Things Blues And Southern Rock neon light. Next the guys discuss independent guitar builders. Next the guys welcome their super awesome returning guest for yet another episode, brother Boone Froggett from Otis. Boone chats with the boys about everything under the musical sun, and also some horror movie trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason look back on 2024 and share some of their favorite moments on the podcast. Next the guys welcome their first time guest, Anthony Rosano, from Anthony Rosano And The Conqueroos. Anthony chats with the boys about his start in music, transplanting from NYC to Virginia, his love of the blues, his most recent record Cheat The Devil, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason wish everyone a very Merry Christmas with their returning guest, Tony Higbee from Tom Keifer Band, and Brother Cane. But first, a tale of how Tony came to be. Tony the 6-string rocker had a shiny gold top axe. And if you ever saw it, you know it kicks a lot of ass. All of the other rockers, used to call his guitar strange. They never let poor Tony, jam with them when they're on stage. Then one fateful Christmas jam, Tom Keifer came to say. Tony with your gold top bright, won't you join my band tonight. Then all the rockers loved him and knew that he would have it made. Tony the 6-string rocker also joined with Brother Cane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about the opening acts announced for Blackberry Smoke's spring 2025 tour, and The Band Feel w/ The Retrograde upcoming tour. Then they go on to chat about Brian's most recent vinyl purchases, and more about Jax Hollow's new record, "Come Up Kid." Next, the guys welcome their returning guest singer/song writer/bassist, and friend, Chris Kelley. Chris chats with the boys about his new band, Buffalo Mountain, how it came about, his song writing partner on the band, his bass gear, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about some new band's that Brian has recently come across. Next the guys welcome their returning guest and friend, Nashville artist Jax Hollow. Jax chats with the boys about the long-term creation of her new record "Come Up Kid," including going from opening for Melissa Etheridge, to living out of her car, and rising back up from it all to make her greatest record to date, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss their guitar and bass gear. Next the guys welcome their guest, Brandon Noyse from Guitar Guys in Heath, Ohio. Brandon chats with the boys about how became into Guitar Guys guitar shop, the ins and outs of the business, some of his favorite gear, his playing style, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the Ace Monroe show that Jason caught in Columbus. Then Brian goes on to share his ideas about cover bands, and tribute bands. Next the guys welcome their guest, Nashville outlaw country artist, Tony Martinez. Tony chats with the boys about his very early start in music, looking up to his dad and his musical influence, pushing through a ton of adversity, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat more in depth about the Blackberry Smoke show in Vegas that Brian went to. Next the guys chat about the band Jayler from the UK. then the guys welcome their returning guest, guitarist Andrew Davis from Them Dirty Roses. Andrew chats with the boys about the new singles, balancing families with life on the road, adding some healthy choices to the lifestyle of a touring band, studio talk, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jason is once again, the subject of experimental extraterrestrial abduction. Brian free solos the intro, and chats about the Blackberry Smoke show he saw in Vegas, and the new single dropped by Them Dirty Roses, "Stonewall." Next Jason re-enters the Earthly realm from a UFO missing time portal, just in time to join Brian and welcome their returning guests, Megan Kane, Dylan Turner, and first-time guest, Alex Bender from Alabama rock and roll band, Parker Barrow. They chat with the boys about the new single, "Don't Tell Mama," their fellow Alabama rock and roll piers, cutting the track "Desire," from their record, "Jukebox Gypsy," their awesome dog Sadie, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about some of their favorite Halloween costumes as kids. Next the guys welcome their returning guest for another Halloween episode, LA Guns guitarist Ace Von Johnson. Ace chats with the boys, and shares some spooky anecdotes, including some Ouija Board talk. They go on to chat about horror movies, and some dog and cat talk. Next, they each share 5 appropriately scary Halloween songs, from different genres, and send spooky Halloween vibes to one and all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the lates single from Larkin Poe, and the new EP from Taylor Hunnicutt. Then the guys welcome their guest Jeff Massey from The Steepwater Band. Jeff chats with the boys about the evolution of The Steepwater Band, his choice in gear, other bands he looks up to, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the upcoming single and record from Jax Hollow, and the new single from Parker Barrow. Next Brian gives a preview of the upcoming Blackberry Smoke in Vegas that he's going to. Then the guys welcome their guest, 2nd generation artist Christian Gray from CC Gray. Cristian chats with the boys about his music, some sports, some wrasslin' and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason go right into introducing their long sought-after first-time guest, former Train, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and original, bass player of The Black Crowes, Johnny Colt. Johnny chats with the boys about his storied music career, his time as a renegade journalist, his tv shows, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason give a positive health update on Fred Young, from The Kentucky Headhunters. Fred had some heart procedures done. The procedures were successful, and he is on the road to recovery. Then the guys go on to give their heartfelt support to the people of North Carolina, in the wake of the devastating hurricane that went through the area. Next, the guys welcome their guest, blues singer-songwriter ZZ Ward. ZZ chats with the boys about getting into singing the blues, her early move from small town Oregon, to LA, taking part in the Slash Serpent Blues tour, new music, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices