Back Roads Banter Podcast

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Think "Where in the World is Carmen San Diego " meets the random wanderings of touring singer/songwriter Melissa Plett Every town has its stories, characters, and talented musicians that you may not know of. We want to share them ! A podcast that incorporates Live Stream Features.

Melissa Plett

  • Dec 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 44m AVG DURATION
  • 12 EPISODES


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Shrimp on the Bar-B

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 45:39


Today we tour Canada, USA and good ol' Austria! 1. Johnny Collier; Never Really Famous ( Holcomb Missouri ) 2. Jade Marie Patek; Dancing with the Devil (Shiner Texas) 3. Kyle Lacy; Hound Dog (cover) (Atlanta Georgia ) 4.Onk Lou; Cranes (Austria) 5. Ryleigh Madison; Stranger (Whiteville NC) 6. John Statz; Table in Between Us (Denver Colorado) 7. Melissa Plett; Sunshine & Liquor 

Jacked up on coffee

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 48:53


Changing things up a bit, Melissa Plett shares new music from Independent Artists while briefly exploring the city, town, state and/or country they come from! This episode features music by: Bobby Weidman Nathan Hardin Neil Nathan Kathryn Legendre The Promised The Dustbowl Daddies

Belle-Anse & Barachois, QC

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 45:11


This week we head 10 hours NE of Montreal to the villages our Marketing Guru ( and professional Melissa Plett butt kicker ) Annie Gaumond calls home! If you like adorable home town stories, you'll love this weeks show!

We apologize...

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 2:01


With the current Red Zone Restriction lock downs in Montreal and the news of the passing of a dear friend due to Covid, we are taking this week off. We apologize for the missed show but trust you, our dear friends and listeners, understand. We will return to our shows next week and add a TWIST!

Steinbach, MB

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 42:47


Take a trip to Melissa's home town and find out why it's "Worth the trip to Steinbach"!

Chittenango, NY

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 50:41


In this episode we explore the birthplace of Wizard of Oz's Frank Baum.  This town has so much more going on than just yellow brick roads! Give it a listen and then check out some of the show notes below for more information and a virtual ghost tour!     Check out special guest Shelly’s online shop:https://instagram.com/artandshore?igshid=16zjwu5f8jhwk Gulf Road Virtual Ghost Tour: https://961theeagle.com/gulf-road-chittenango-ghost-haunted/ Bomb Scare: https://www.syracuse.com/news/2010/12/15-year-old_accused_of_making.html  

Interview with Melissa

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 42:13


Due to technical difficulties the past couple of weeks and a lovely concussion, we weren't sure we'd get an episode done this week! But here we are!  Better late than never! Listen in as Annie Gaumond (head of BRB Marketing and Research) interviews host Melissa Plett! 

Sparta TN

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 51:21


On this Episode we talk with local ( and legend ) Jay Henry of all this Sparta TN! Beer, caves, guns and more! Show notes: Smoking and Covid: https://www.cebm.net/covid-19/nicotine-replacement-therapy/

Renfrew ON

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 57:55


Join us as we head 3 hours west of Montreal to explore the town that is known for being the birthplace of the NHL!  As we speak to locals and explore, we soon come to realize it should be known for so much more!

Oriental NC

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 55:10


We're once again headed south.  This time to the Sailing Capital of North Carolina! With a population of just over 900, Oriental NC has had, and continues to have its fair share of excitement! From hurricanes, to festivals, to small town love and the immediate feeling of 'home' when you first set foot in the town, join Melissa Plett as she discovers and shares the ins-and-outs of Oriental.  

Cornwall ON

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 52:01


This week we discover Cornwall Ontario! We learn of the city's history, the best tourism, all the amazing places to eat and the spooky stories that haunt some of their historical buildings!

Elizabethton TN

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 44:21


This week, we'll be exploring Elizabethton, TN, through the stories of Bull Malone - A born and raised Elizabethtonian & owner of Jiggy Ray's. Discover the town's past & present, the story of a local football legend, what life was like during the war, cool new music, and more! Sounds like "all the things," Melissa. It sure is! So tune in and learn all about the Elizabethton charm that’ll have you headin’ down to this historical little town! Show Links: Transylvania Purchase: https://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entries/transylvania-purchase/ History's 25 Greatest Tight Ends: https://athlonsports.com/nfl/25-greatest-tight-ends-nfl-history History of Butler: https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.wjhl.com/news/local/butler-museum-tells-the-story-of-the-town-that-wouldnt-drown/amp/ Unsolved Murder: https://m.elizabethton.com/2019/09/02/unsolved-crimes-1983-murder-of-taylor-teen-still-haunts-investigators-old-and-new/ Dinos Restaurant: https://theloaferonline.com/2019/06/03/dinos-restaurant/ Steinbach MB loosens liquor laws: https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.995880 Elizabethton Upcoming Events: https://www.townplanner.com/elizabethton/tn/events/

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