Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast

This is a Special Event episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast.  The regular hosts, David W. Williams, and Kevin Lee, are joined by newcomer Jonathan Hibma to discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club's Best Vinyl of 2022. In this episode, the panel discusses the "Top 20" best vinyl of 2022 in numerical order.  The albums are picked by a panel that consists of B.T.R.C. Staff, guest panelists, artists, and producers.  We briefly discuss the albums that scored eleven through twenty, and then dive into a deeper discussion on the albums that landed in the top ten spots. All twenty albums are with song examples and performance notes.  It's a great way to catch up on any albums you may have missed that were released over the last year.    Here are the albums included on this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast: Muse - Will of the People, Lumineers - Brightside, St. Paul & the Broken Bones - The Alien Coast, Megadeth - The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead, First Aid Kit - Palomino, Mike Campbell & Dirty Knobs - External Combustion, Bruce Springsteen - Only The Strong Survive, Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, Panic at the Disco - Viva Las Vengeance, Taylor Swift - Midnights, The Interrupters - In The Wild, Zach Bryan - American Heartbreak, Spoon - Lucifer On The Sofa, Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Cool It Down, Nothing More - Spirits, Zachary Williams - Dirty Camaro, The Wild Feathers - Alvarado, Ozzy Osbourne - Patient Number 9, The Vapors - New Clear Day, The Architects - the classic symptoms of a broken spirit, Marcus King - Young Blood, Weird Nightmare - Weird Nightmare, Shinedown - Planet Zero, Maggie Rogers - Surrender, Bell & Sebastian - A Bit Of Previous, Ashley Mcbryde - Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, Jack White - Fear of the Dawn and Entering Into Heaven, and MORE...     Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this podcast are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  Most vinyl discussed on this episode were released in 2022.  The podcast is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams, Kevin Lee, and Jonathan Hibma Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club's November Records of the Month. We discuss all four styles of the B.T.R.C. Records of the Month - Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  We talk about new releases and reissues from Bonny Light Horseman, Train, Lee Fields, and ZZ Top.  The albums from these artists are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  We discuss the return of Eric D. Johnson, Anais Mitchell, and Josh Kaufman to the Bonny Light Horseman line up.  We also discuss the major differences between Bonny Light Horseman's  Rolling Golden Honey and their 2020 self-titled, Grammy Award Nominated album, and how this new release really makes the trio an actual "band" versus a side project.  We talk about Train's AM Gold and how strange this release has been from its Billboard numbers to its absence at Triple A radio, even though the band has a long history at the format.  We talk about the fact that Pat Monohan is a really strong frontman, but is also the only original member of the band still in Train.  We dive into traditional soul artist Lee Fields new solo album, Sentimental Fool.  We discuss the fact that this is his first album without the Expressions in twenty years.  We also talk about producer Gabriel Roth, and how he co-owns Dap-tone Records and performed and produced Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings for twenty years.   We cover ZZ Top's1983 release, Eliminator, and how it moved the band from blues based boogie rock to a more mainstream, synth driven, new wave rock.  We also discuss the important branding decisions made with Billy Gibbons and Bill Ham to include Gibbon's 1933 Ford Coupe in all the album's marketing and several music videos.    We also briefly discuss Taylors Swift's new Billboard record shattering new album, Midnights, and how well the album and her lead single, "Anti-hero" has done.     Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast: Singer Songwriter October Record of the Month:  Bonny Light Horseman | Rolling Golden Honey (Ltd. Ed. Galaxy Blue Vinyl) Rock & Alternative October Record of the Month:  Train | AM Gold (Ltd. Gold Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues October Record of the Month:  Lee Fields | Sentimental Fool (Ltd Ed. Orange Vinyl) Classics October Record of the Month:  ZZ Top | Eliminator (Reissue) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch Headbanger Intro theme by Love & Death For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams is joined by Kevin Lee and Jonathan Hibma to present the first ever B.T.R.C. Podcast Special Event:  The Top 10 Halloween Songs of All Time.  On this show, we will discuss songs by  Stevie Wonder, The Doors, Michael Jackson, Warren Zevon, Blue Oyster Cult, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Ray Parker Jr, AC/DC, Rockwell, and Bobby "Boris" Pickett & the Crypt Kickers.  The songs are discussed and clips of songs are played.  We talk about charts, both at the time of the song's original release and any "re-entry" into Billboard's Hot 100 every Halloween.  We discuss TV and Film syncs, and the many cultural impacts that all the songs have had which is why they are on our G.O.A.T. list. We also present other important Halloween songs that are TV Themes, big film songs, or other culturally important songs as our transitions between each song on our Top 10 list.  This allows the panel to discuss ten more songs that include Halloween defining songs such as the themes of John Carpenter's Halloween, Tales from the Crypt, The Twilight Zone, Addams Family, and Stranger Things.  We also discuss other soundtrack and Halloween songs like Danny Elfman's "This Is Halloween" from Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' "Red Right Hand" made famous by the Scream franchise.  Andrew Gold's internet sensation "Spooky Scary Skeletons" and the genre bending song by the godfathers of "Horror Punk", the Misfits' "Halloween".  We also discuss a second song from the Stranger Things franchise that utilizes an amazing sampling of Journey's "Separate Ways". It's a really fun way to celebrate a lot of the incredible music surrounding Halloween.     Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams, Kevin Lee, and Jonathan Hibma Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch Headbanger Intro theme by Love & Death For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

Singer Songwriter Trapper Haskins joins host David W. Williams to discuss his latest release, Blood In The Honey.  They discuss Haskins' journey that arcs from a New England wood boat maker with a 2,300 mile trek down the Mississippi River, to a vintage baseball player and founder of the Tennessee Association of Vintage Baseball, to a Nashville cabinet maker, and finally, to a Nashville recording artist.  That journey includes becoming a father and writing articles that have been carried in periodicals like Sports Illustrated, Wooden Bat, and American Songwriter. They talk about Haskin's recording career from his early days with Trapper Haskins & the Bitter Swill, to his solo career. They discuss how the places he has lived ranging from cities and states like Memphis, Maine, NY, NC, New Orleans, and Nashville have really shaped and informed his writing.     They deep dive on Blood In The Honey, playing clips from songs as we discuss them.  They talk about the production and arrangement of the songs on the album.     Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch Headbanger Intro theme by Love & Death For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee kick off the fall with a discussion of the Blind Tiger Record Club's October Records of the Month. We discuss all four styles of the B.T.R.C. Records of the Month - Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Normally, each style would have its own club episode, but this month, we have them all combined in one show. We discuss new releases and reissues from Trapper Haskins, Muse, GA-20, and Journey.  The albums from these artists are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  We talk about a very special album, Blood In The Honey, By Trapper Haskins and how unique the production and arrangements are on this album.  You can catch our LP Interview with Trapper Haskins on October 24th and listen to Haskins tell us all about vintage baseball, boatmaking, and the writing and production of this album.  We also discuss Will of the People by Muse and how visual the album is even though it's not officially a concept album.  We talk about GA-20's Crackdown, the duo's follow up to 2019's Lonely Soul.  We discuss the groups traditional blues, country, and rock influence and how the pair are really "blues revivalist".  The last album we discuss is the epic classic rock album, Escape (E5C4P3), by Journey, celebrating over 40 years since its release.  We cover the albums chart positioning worldwide and the singles.  We talk about the importance of "Open Arms" to the "power ballad" at pop radio and how incredible Steve Perry's vocals are on this Journey album in particular..  We also talk about how the album was produced by former Lynyrd Skynyrd's sound engineer, Kevin Elson and Queen engineer Mike Stone as well as the role played by Jonathan Cain who replaced Gregg Rolie on keyboards for this album.  We also discuss the biggest song of the 20th century - "Don't Stop Believin'" and how it competes for downloads with a certain song by Survivor - much to that band's chagrins.  We also briefly discuss U2 and Bono's new book and book tour,  Surrender: 40 Songs.  We also discuss a very important milestone achieved by Apple Music and how some songs still penetrate the larger culture like "I Ain't Worried" by One Republic.     Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast: Singer Songwriter October Record of the Month:  Trapper Haskins | Blood In The Honey (Autographed 180G Vinyl w/ sticker) Rock & Alternative October Record of the Month:  Muse | Will of the People (Ltd. Dust Bone Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues October Record of the Month:  GA-20 | Crackdown (Ltd Ed. Purple Vinyl) Classics October Record of the Month:  Journey | Escape (E5C4P3)  (Ltd. Ed. 180G 40th Anniversary Remaster) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.comor email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch Headbanger Intro theme by Love & Death For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams welcomes back Kevin Lee as the second half of Season 5 officially kicks off with a discussion of the Blind Tiger Record Club's September Records of the Month. We discuss all four styles of the B.T.R.C. Records of the Month - Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Normally, each style would have its own club episode, but this month, we have them all combined in one show. We discuss new releases and reissues from Amanda Shires, The Interrupters, Ray Charles, and David Bowie.  The albums from these artists are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  We talk about the amazing vocal production on Take It Like A Man as Shires works with producer Lawrence Rothman.  We also discuss featured artists including Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, and Brittney Spencer.  We talk about how The Interrupters In The Wild is a great follow up to 2018's Fight The Good Fight.  We also discuss how the band really finds a balance with their alternative punk style and their Ska sound.  We discuss the social relevance of Charles' a message from the people, and how his call to action still lifted up his highest ideals of America and were full of hope and inspiration.  We talk about the amazing fact that Bowie's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars has only been certified Gold even though its full of songs that have become classic rock standards and have been synced in countless films. We also briefly discuss R.E.M.'s new milestone with the song "Losing My Religion" and a new collection from the world of James Bond that you do not want to miss.     Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast: Singer Songwriter September Record of the Month:  Amanda Shires | Take It Like A Man (Ltd. Ed. White Vinyl) Rock & Alternative September Record of the Month:  The Interrupters | In The Wild (Ltd. Opaque Aqua Blue Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues September Record of the Month:  Ray Charles | a message from the people (Ltd Ed. 140G Vinyl) Classics September Record of the Month:  David Bowie | The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars  (Half-Speed Remaster with Picture Disc) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch Headbanger Intro theme by Love & Death For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams discusses some of the records released this summer while the podcast was on hiatus.  This is part three of a three part summer recap series that covers all the albums from the Blind Tiger Record Club Record Of The Month program, the Spotlight Album, several New Store Additions, and the Headbangers Album for June, July, and August.  This episode covers August's records and presents new releases from Mavis Staples & Levon Helm, Maggie Rogers, Ural Thomas & the Pain, Olivia Newton John, Memphis May Fire, Jack Johnson, Whiskey Myers and many more.  The albums are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  We will not be going as deep on all of these albums as we normally would on our club episodes, but its a great recap of albums released on the shows break this summer.       Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast: Singer Songwriter August Record of the Month:  Mavis Staples & Levon Helm | Carry Me Home (Ltd. Ed. Translucent Clear Vinyl) Rock & Alternative August Record of the Month:  Maggie Rogers | Surrender (Ltd. Tangerine Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues August Record of the Month:  Ural Thomas & the  Pain | Dancing Dimensions Classics August Record of the Month:  Olivia Newton John | Physical  (40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, 180 GRAM VINYL, POSTER & POSTCARD) August Spotlight Album - Jack Johnson | Meet The Moonlight (Ltd. Ed. 180G, Silver Vinyl) BONUS ALBUM - Whiskey Myers | Tornillo (Ltd. Ed. Clear Copper Vinyl) August Headbanger - Memphis May Fire | Remade In Misery  Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch Headbanger Intro theme by Love & Death For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams discusses some of the records released this summer while the podcast was on hiatus.  This is part two of a three part summer recap series that covers all the albums from the Blind Tiger Record Club Record Of The Month program, the Spotlight Album, several New Store Additions, and the Headbangers Album for June, July, and August.  This episode covers July's records and presents new releases from Caamp, The Black Keys, Monophonics, Pretenders, We Came As Romans, Shinedown, Linda Lindas and many more.  The albums are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  We will not be going as deep on all of these albums as we normally would on our club episodes, but its a great recap of albums released on the shows break this summer.       Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast: Singer Songwriter July Record of the Month:  Caamp | Lavender Days (Ltd. Ed. Pink & Purple Vinyl) Rock & Alternative July Record of the Month:  The Black Keys | Dropout Boogie (Ltd. Ed. White Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues July Record of the Month:  Monophonics | Sage Motel (Ltd. Ed. Transparent Orange and Black Swirl Vinyl) Classics July Record of the Month:  Pretenders | Pretenders (Ltd. Ed. 40th Anniversary Remaster) July Spotlight Album - Shinedown | Planet Zero (Ltd. Ed. Double Vinyl) BONUS ALBUM - The Linda Lindas | Oh! (Ltd. Ed. Clear Pink & Gold Vinyl) July Headbanger - We Came As Romans | Cold Like War (Ltd. Ed. White Vinyl) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch Headbanger Intro theme by Love & Death For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

David W. Williams discusses some of the records released this summer while the podcast was on hiatus.  This is part one of a three part summer recap series that covers all the albums from the Blind Tiger Record Club Record Of The Month program, the Spotlight Album, several New Store Additions, and the Headbangers Album for June, July, and August.  This episode covers June's records and presents new releases from Bear's Den, Liam Gallagher, Bastards Of Soul, Def Leppard, The Hellacopters, Weird Nightmare, AWOLNATION, and many more   The albums are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  We will not be going as deep on all of these albums as we normally would on our club episodes, but its a great recap of albums released on the shows break this summer.       Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast: Singer Songwriter June Record of the Month:  Bear's Den | Blue Hours (Ltd. Ed. White Vinyl) Rock & Alternative June Record of the Month:  Liam Gallagher | C'mon You Know (Ltd. Ed. Clear Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues June Record of the Month:  Bastard's Of Soul | Corners  Classics June Record of the Month:  Def Leppard | Pyromania  June Spotlight Album - Weird Nightmare | Weird Nightmare (Ltd. Ed. Cotton Candy Swirl Vinyl) BONUS ALBUM - AWOLNATION | My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers and Me (Gatefold Jacket) June Headbanger - The Hellacopters | Eyes of Oblivion (Ltd. Ed. Silver & Gold Vinyl) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch Headbanger Intro theme by Love & Death For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com. 

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the May Spotlight, New Store Additions & Headbanger Albums.  We will be talking about new releases from Arcade Fire, Belle and Sebastian, John Mellencamp, North Mississippi Allstars, and the Architects   The albums are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  It is a great introduction to both the artists and the albums. Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but it's not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month that we choose to "Spotlight".  The New Store Additions discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store; usually within the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Our Headbanger Album is a separate club dedicated to all Metal and Hard rock subgenres.  The membership is month to month, so you can start and stop anytime.  It's the best way to secure copies of limited run vinyl from the best releases in Metal. We also have a "bonus" portion of this show where we discuss the May Classics album since we didn't have a chance to record the dedicated Classic episode this month.  It's the 10th anniversary edition of Torches by Foster the People.    Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Spotlight Album - Arcade Fire | WE (Ltd. Ed. 18G Audiophile White Vinyl / Thick Gatefold Jacket with a Poster) BONUS ALBUM - May Classics ROTM - Foster the People - Torches X (Ltd. Ed. 140G Double Orange Vinyl) Belle and Sebastian | A Bit of Previous (Ltd. Ed. Cover and Standard Cover) John Mellencamp | Strictly a One-Eyed Jack  North Mississippi Allstars | Set Sail (Ltd. Ed. Color Vinyl and Standard Black Vinyl) Headbanger - The Architects | For Those That Wish To Exist At Abbey Road (Ltd. Ed. Clear, Yellow, and Purple Vinyl and Standard Black Double Vinyl / Gatefold Jacket) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch Headbanger Intro theme by Love & Death For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the May Jazz Soul & Blues Record Of The Month, Adia Victoria - A Southern Gothic.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the artist and the album.  We discuss Victoria's recording career starting with her widely acclaimed 2017 release, Silences.  We discuss that albums producer, Aaron Dessner (The National, Big Red Machine) and Victoria's charting single off that album, "Different Kind of Love".  We talk about recording the new album, A Southern Gothic, with legendary producer T. Bone Burnett and what inspired her to work with him.  We also discuss some of the guest collaborations that appear on the new album including Matt Berninger, Keyshona Armstrong, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, and Stone Jack Jones.  Williams and Lee also discuss the recent Americana Honors & Awards Nominations including , Brandi Carlile, Robert Plant, Alison Krause, Big Thief and other 2022 nominees. Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the May Rock & Alternative Record Of The Month, Jack White - Fear of the Dawn.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the artist and the album.  We discuss White's career from the White Stripes to his solo work as well as his side projects, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.  We talk about his experimental production process as well as his almost "free flow" writing style on both Fear of the Dawn and his last solo album, Boarding House Reach.  We dig in on singles, charts, and White's overall impact on rock and alternative music over the last twenty years. Williams and Lee also discuss the recent Hall of Fame Inductees including , Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, the Eurythmics, Eminem, and other 2022 inductees. Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the May Singer Songwriter Record Of The Month, Zachary Williams - Dirty Camaro.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the artist and the album.  Williams is the founder and front man of the band The Lone Bellow.  We discuss the success of The Lone Bellow and why Williams released a solo album.  How Williams was influenced by Jim James of My Moring Jacket.  We talk about the collaborations that include Thad Cockrell, Anderson East, John Paul White, Robert Elllis, and Ashley Monroe.  We also discuss the producer, Robert Ellis, engineer Josh Block,  and recording studio Niles City Sound in Fort Worth Texas.  There is also an interesting discussion of Spotify and the state of streaming versus physical products in the music industry. Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the April Spotlight, New Store Additions & Headbanger Albums.  We will be talking about new releases from Jamestown Revival, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Comeback Kids.  The albums are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  It is a great introduction to both the artists and the albums. Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The New Store Additions discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store; usually within the in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Our Headbanger Album is a separate club dedicated to all Metal and Hard rock sub-genres.  The membership is month to month, so you can start and stop anytime.  Its the best way to secure copies of limited run vinyl from the best releases in Metal. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Spotlight Album - Jamestown Revival | Young Man Lucius | Second Nature (Ltd. Ed. Clear Pink Vinyl / Gatefold Jacket with a Poster) Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs | External Combustion  Red Hot Chili Peppers | Unlimited Love (Ltd. Ed. Orange Double Vinyl and Standard Black Double Vinyl) Headbanger - Comeback Kid | Heavy Steps (Ltd. Ed. White Vinyl) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch Headbanger Intro theme by Love & Death For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the April Jazz Soul & Blues Record Of The Month, Khruangbin & Leon Bridges - Texas Moon.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the band and the album.  We talk about the first EP in this collaboration, Texas Sun.  We discuss the differences and similarities between these two EP's and how they compliment each other.  We talk about the noticeable style swings between the songs written by Bridges and Khruangbin.  We talk about the producer, Steve Christensen and how his role has changed with this collaboration.  We discuss chart position for the albums and singles. Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.comor email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the April Rock & Alternative Record of the Month, The Horrible Crowes -  Elsie (10th Anniversary).  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the band and the album.  We talk about the differences between this album and duo/group and Brian Fallon's solo work and his band Gaslight Anthem.  We discuss the producer, Ted Hutt.  We talk through the 10 year anniversary edition of Elsie, and the band's cover version of INXS' "Never Tear Us Apart".  Kevin shares a story of meeting Michael Hutchence and the importance that song represents for the band to this day. Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the April Singer Songwriter Record of the Month, Hurray for the Riff Raff - Life On Earth.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  We talk about the band's primary direction, composer, and vocalist, Alynda Segarra.  We discuss many of her influences on the album.  We talk about the producer Brad Cook.  It is a great introduction to both the artists and album.  Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the March Classics Record of the Month, Cinderella - Night Songs.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  We discuss how Cinderella was discovered by Jon Bon Jovi, how the band first got on MTV, and how the band stood out among many other bands in the 80's metal genre.  We also discuss the producer, Andy Johns, and some of the recording experience he brought to this album. Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast,David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the March Jazz Soul & Blues Record of the Month, St. Paul & the Broken Bones -  Things Are Great.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  We discuss how experimental this album is for the band and how interesting the lyric content is for many of these songs as lead singer and primary lyricist Paul Janeway from such varying sources as Greek mythology, dystopian sci-fi, 17th century Italian sculpture, and colonial-period history books.  We discuss producer Matt Ross-Spang and much more.  It is a great introduction to both the band and the album.  Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the March Rock & Alternative Record of the Month, Band of Horses -  Things Are Great.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the band and the album.  Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the March Singer Songwriter Record of the Month, Shovels & Rope -  Manticore.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the artists and album.  Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

Blind Tiger Record Club founder and host of the B.T.R.C. Podcast, David W. Williams previews Season 5.  He talks about the albums that appeared in Blind Tiger Record Club's January's and February's Record of the Month program as well as introducing the current albums selected for March.  He also talks about the major format changes for Season 5 and presents what you can expect as the new season gets underway.    Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a  great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. **The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

This is a special episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN).  The regular panel of B.T.R.C. hosts, David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee, are joined by singer songwriter Thad Cockerell to discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club's Best Vinyl of 2021. This is part two of a two part episode where we countdown the Top 20 Best Vinyl of 2021.  The albums are picked by a panel that consists of B.T.R.C. Staff, guest panelists, artists, and producers.  Pt. 1 is a podcast only episode.  We count down in descending order albums #20 - #11 and we are joined by Warren Bazemore of the Americana duo Finnegan Bell.  Pt. 2 was both a podcast and On Air episode.  We count down in descending order albums #10 through #1 and we are joined by singer songwriter Thad Cockrell. All twenty albums are discussed on the two episodes; each with song examples and performance notes.  It's a great way to catch up on any albums you may have missed that were released over the last year.    Here are the albums included on this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Manchester Orchestra - The Million Masks of God, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats - Future, War On Drugs - I Don't Live Here Anymore, Foo Fighters - Medicine at Midnight, Big Red Machine - How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?, The Killers - Pressure Machine, Brandie Carlisle - In These Silent Days, Hiss Golden Messenger - Quietly Blowing It, Kings of Leon - When You See Yourself, Julien Baker - Little Oblivions   Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, both the B.T.R.C. Podcast and On Air are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music.   *This episode was originally aired December 27th, 2021 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger, The B.T.R.C. Best Vinyl of 2021, Pt.1 was available on the podcast December 31st, 2021. **Both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air are sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Guest Host: Thad Cockerell Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

This is a special episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast.  Show hosts, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman are joined by singer songwriter Warren Bazemore of the Americana duo Finnegan Bell, to discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club's Best Vinyl of 2021. This is part one of a two part episode where we countdown the Top 20 Best Vinyl of 2021.  The albums are picked by a panel that consists of B.T.R.C. Staff, guest panelists, artists, and producers.  Pt. 1 is a podcast only episode.  We count down in descending order albums #20 - #11 and we are joined by Warren Bazemore of the Americana duo Finnegan Bell.  Pt. 2 was both a podcast and Blind Tiger Record Club On Air (Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN, 100.1 FM / lightning100.com/blindtiger) episode.  We count down in descending order albums #10 through #1 and we are joined by singer songwriter Thad Cockrell. All twenty albums are discussed on the two episodes; each with song examples and performance notes.  It's a great way to catch up on any albums you may have missed that were released over the last year.    Here are the albums included on this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast: The Wallflowers - Exit Wounds, Madi Diaz - History of Feeling, Weezer - Van Weezer / Ok Human, Foxing - Draw Down The Moon, Adele - 30,  Anderson East - Maybe We Never Die, Twenty One Pilots - Scaled And Icy, Strand of Oaks - In Heaven, Chevelle - Niratias, Middle Kids - Today We're The Greatest   Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and the Blind Tiger Record Club On Air are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music.   *The B.T.R.C. Best Vinyl of 2021, Pt.1 is available on the podcast December 31st, 2021.  The B.T.R.C. Best Vinyl of 2021, Pt.2 originally aired December 27th, 2021 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger and the recast is available on the podcast January1st, 2022. **Both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air are sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Rudy Newman Guest Host: Warren Bazemore of Finnegan Bell Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club's December Spotlight Album and New Store Additions. Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Spotlight Album - Foxing | Draw Down The Moon (Ltd. Ed. Hot Pink Vinyl) Susto | Time In The Sun (Ltd. Ed. Orange Vinyl) Richard Ashcroft | Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1 (Ltd. Ed. 2XLP, Turquoise Vinyl) Courtney Barnett | Things Take Time, Take Time (Ltd. Ed. Blue Vinyl) U2 | Achtung Baby (Ltd. Ed. 180 Gram Vinyl, With Booklet, Poster, 30th Anniversary Edition)   Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, both the B.T.R.C. Podcast and On Air are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music.   *This episode was originally aired December 13th, 2021 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger **Both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air are sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. December Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Singer Songwriter - Wilderado | Walderado LP (180G Audiophile Vinyl) Rock & Alternative - Twenty One Pilots | Scaled And Icy (Ltd. Ed. Clear Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues - Bill Withers | His Ultimate Collection (Ltd. Ed. Blue Clouds Vinyl) Classics - The Guess Who | American Woman - 50th Anniversary Ed. (Ltd. Ed. Blue Vinyl) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, both the B.T.R.C. Podcast and On Air are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *This episode was originally aired November 29th, 2021 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger **Both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air are sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Rudy Newman Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

Singer Songwriter Andrea von Kampen joins host David W. Williams to discuss her brand new album That Spell.  We discuss her early career, influences, and how she started making music.  We talk about her independent recordings and her recent signing to Fantasy Records.  We play clips from each album and we talk about pivotal career turning points.  We dig in deep on the new album and talk through several songs off That Spell. If you love vinyl records, discovering new music, rediscovering music you already know, and learning about the music creators, this is the podcast for you. To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  Hosts: David W. Williams Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch Stay connected to the music and follow us: https://www.facebook.com/blindtigerrecordclub https://www.instagram.com/blindtigerrecordclub.com/ https://twitter.com/BlndTgrRcrdClub

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams and Rudy Newman, discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club's November Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.   Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air:   Spotlight Album - War On Drugs | I Don't Live Here Anymore (Ltd. Ed. Clear Blue Vinyl) The Beatles | Let It Be (Ltd. Ed. 180G Vinyl) Houndmouth | Good For You  Rolling Stones | Tattoo You (40th Anniversary Edition) (Ltd. Ed. 180G Double Vinyl) The White Stripes| White Blood Cells (20th Anniversary Edition) (Ltd. Ed. White & Red Peppermint Vinyl)  War| Greatest Hits 2.0 (Double Vinyl) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, both the B.T.R.C. Podcast and On Air are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music.   *This episode was originally aired November 15th, 2021 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger   **Both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air are sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple.   Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch   For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. November Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Singer Songwriter - Brandi Carlile | In These Silent Days (Ltd. Ed. Gold Vinyl) Rock & Alternative - The Record Company | Play Loud (Ltd. Ed. Sea Glass 2XLP) Jazz Soul & Blues - Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats | The Future (Ltd. Ed. Black Ice Vinyl) Classics - Rare Earth | One World (Ruby Red Translucent Vinyl) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, both the B.T.R.C. Podcast and On Air are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *This episode was originally aired November 1st, 2021 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger **Both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air are sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. October Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.  Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Spotlight Album - Caitlin Rose | Own Side Now (Anniversary Edition) (Ltd. Ed. 180 Gram Vinyl, Deluxe Edition, With Bonus 7", Cloudy Clear Colored Vinyl) Amyl & the Sniffers | Comfort To Me (Ltd. Ed. Red Vinyl) Strand of Oaks | In Heaven (Ltd. Ed. Clear Pink Vinyl) Charley Crockett | Music City USA (Ltd. Ed. Black Double Vinyl with AUTOGRAPHED Jacket) Charlatans UK| Charlatans (Ltd. Ed. Yellow Double Vinyl)   Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, both the B.T.R.C. Podcast and On Air are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music.   *This episode was originally aired October 18, 2021 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger **Both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air are sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. October Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month.   Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air:   Singer Songwriter - Big Red Machine | How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last (Ltd. Ed. Opaque Red 2XLP) Rock & Alternative - Thrice | Horizons / East (Ltd. Ed. Opaque Yellow Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues - Jungle | Loving In Stereo (Ltd. Ed. Blue/Black Marble Vinyl) Classics - Metallica - Metallica (2XLP)   Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, both the B.T.R.C. Podcast and On Air are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music.   *This episode was originally aired October 4th, 2021 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger   **Both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air are sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple.   Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch   For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. September Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Singer Songwriter - Andrea Von Kampen | That Spell (Autographed) Rock & Alternative - Anderson East | Maybe We Never Die (Ltd. Ed. White Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues - Amythyst Kiah | Wary + Strange (Autographed) Classics - The Beach Boys - Free Flows The Sunflower & Surf's Up Sessions 1969-1971 (2XLP) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, both the B.T.R.C. Podcast and On Air are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to hear new music.   *This episode was originally aired September 20, 2021 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger   **Both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air are sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. Its that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch   For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

This is a special episode segment of The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast called the B-Sides.  In July of 2021, Nashville Rock artist and guitar legend Damon Johnson joined the Blind Tiger Record Club hosts David W. Williams and Kevin Lee to discuss his brand new album Battle Lessons.  This LP Interview was a two part episode that covered Johnson's entire career from his early beginnings in music and the bands he played with during the 1980's.  We talk about the founding of Brother Cane in the 1990's, the years of touring, and the radio singles released during the band's time with Virgin Records.  We also discussed his time as a member of Alice Cooper's band and writing and recording on Cooper's Dirty Diamonds album.  We discussed his joining and touring with the band Thin Lizzy.  We talk about the formation and recording of Black Star Riders and recording with producer Nick Raskulinecz.  Finally, we discuss Damon's solo career, specifically his album Memoirs of an Uprising and his new release Battle Lessons with his new power trio called Damon Johnson and the Get Ready.   The B-sides episode is a grouping of audio clips with stories that did not make the long-form interview but are still interesting and entertaining.  On this episode of the B-Sides, Johnson told some additional stories that are amazing like writing songs with Sammy Hagar and getting a song cut by Stevie Nicks.  Playing guitar on one of Faith Hill's biggest hits.  Having a song recorded with Santana.  Writing and recording with Caleb Johnson and Jason Bonham.  He even shares an incredible story about music legend Ricky Nelson.   Here are the songs, artist, and albums included in this B-Sides episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast:   Sammy Hagar - "Salvation on Sand Hill" Stevie Nicks - "Every Day" Faith Hill - "Cry" Santanna - "Just Feel Better" (Feat. Steven Tyler) Caleb Johnson - "Hurricane" Caleb Johnson - "Dead Man Walking Blues"   If you love vinyl records, discovering new music, rediscovering music you already know, and learning about the music creators, this is the podcast for you.   To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.   *The LP Interview with Damon Johnson - Battle Lessons, Part One was originally aired July 19, 2021:  https://blindtigerrecordclub.com/blogs/podcast/season-4-the-forty-five-august-2021-records-of-the-month **The LP Interview with Damon Johnson - Battle Lessons, Part Two was originally aired August 2, 2021:  https://blindtigerrecordclub.com/blogs/podcast/season-4-lp-interview-damon-johnson-battle-lessons-pt-2     Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch   Stay connected to the music and follow us: https://www.facebook.com/blindtigerrecordclub https://www.instagram.com/blindtigerrecordclub.com/ https://twitter.com/BlndTgrRcrdClub

Nashville Rock artist and guitar legend Damon Johnson joins host David W. Williams and Kevin Lee to discuss his brand new album Battle Lessons.  On Part Two, we discuss his time as a member of Alice Cooper's band and writing and recording on Cooper's Dirty Diamonds.  We discuss his joining and touring with the band Thin Lizzy.  We talk about the formation and recording of Black Star Riders and recording with producer Nick Raskulinecz.  Finally, we discuss Damon's solo career, specifically his album Memoirs of an Uprising and his new release Battle Lessons and his new power trio called Damon Johnson and the Get Ready.  We play clips from each album and group he has played on and with during this time of his career and talk about several singles from Battle Lessons.   *Part One went live July 19, 2021.   If you love vinyl records, discovering new music, rediscovering music you already know, and learning about the music creators, this is the podcast for you.   To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.   Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch   Stay connected to the music and follow us: https://www.facebook.com/blindtigerrecordclub https://www.instagram.com/blindtigerrecordclub.com/ https://twitter.com/BlndTgrRcrdClub

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. August Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month.   Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air:   Singer Songwriter - Jade Bird | Exit Wounds (2X LP with Gatefold Jacket) Rock & Alternative - The Wallflowers | Exit Wounds (Ltd. Ed. Clear & Purple Splatter Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues - Durand Jones & The Indications | Private Space (Ltd. Ed. Red Nebula Vinyl) Classics - The Psychedelic Furs | Best Of (Ltd. Ed. 180G Black Vinyl) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the Podcast and On Air are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to hear new music.   *This episode was originally aired July 26, 2021 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger   Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch

Nashville Rock artist and guitar legend Damon Johnson joins host David W. Williams and Kevin Lee to discuss his brand new album Battle Lessons.  On Part One, we discuss his early career and the bands he played with during the 1980's.  We talk about the founding of Brother Cane in the 1990's and the years of touring and radio singles during the band's time with Virgin Records.  We play clips from each album and group he has played on during this time of his career and talk about several singles from Brother Cane.   *Part Two will go live August 2, 2021.   If you love vinyl records, discovering new music, rediscovering music you already know, and learning about the music creators, this is the podcast for you.   To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.    Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch   Stay connected to the music and follow us: https://www.facebook.com/blindtigerrecordclub https://www.instagram.com/blindtigerrecordclub.com/ https://twitter.com/BlndTgrRcrdClub

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. July Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.      Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com.   Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five and On Air:   Spotlight Album - The Shins | Oh Inverted World (20th Anniversary Remaster) (Ltd. Ed. Inverted Art, Die-cut Jacket, Inner Sleeve, Booklet) Wolf Alice | Blue Weekend (Ltd. Ed. 140G Vinyl) Lucy Dacus | Home Video The Vaccines | What Did You Expect From The Vaccines (Ltd. Ed. 180-Gram Black Vinyl With Download Code Featuring Unreleased Demos) Aretha Franklin | I Knew You Were Waiting: The Best Of Aretha Franklin 1980-2014 (2XLP Gatefold Jacket Vinyl) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the Forty Five and On Air  are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to hear new music.   *This episode was originally aired June 12th, 2021 on Lightning 100 (WRLT) in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger   Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. July Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month.   Here are the albums included in this episode of the Forty Five and On Air:   Singer Songwriter - Hiss Golden Messenger | Quietly Blowing It (Ltd. Ed. Metallic Blue Vinyl) Rock & Alternative - Mammoth WVH | Mammoth WVH (Ltd. Ed. Black Ice 2XLP) Jazz Soul & Blues - Black Pumas | Capitol Cuts: Live From Studio A (Ltd. Ed. Red Vinyl) Classics - Elliot Smith | Either/Or Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the Forty Five and On Air  are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to hear new music.   *This episode was originally aired June 28, 2021 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger   Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. June Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.      Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but it's not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com.   Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five and On Air:   Spotlight Album - John Hiatt & Jerry Douglas Band | Leftover Feelings (Ltd. Ed. 140g Golden Marble Vinyl) Counting Crows | Butter Miracle, Suite One (Standard Vinyl) Lord Huron | Long Last (Ltd. Ed. 2XLP Opaque Custard and Blue Gatefold Jacket Vinyl) Moby | Reprise (Ltd. Ed. 180G 2XLP Gray Gatefold Jacket Vinyl) Fountains of Wayne | Welcome Interstate Managers (2XLP Opaque Red Gatefold Jacket Vinyl)   Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the Forty Five and On Air  are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to hear new music.   *This episode was originally aired June 14th, 2020 on Lightning 100 (WRLT) in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger   Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. June Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month.   Here are the albums included in this episode of the Forty Five and On Air:   Singer Songwriter -Taylor Swift | Evermore (Deluxe Edition Green Vinyl) Rock & Alternative - Weezer | Van Weezer (Neon Magenta Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues - Morcheeba | Blackest Blue (Ltd. Edition Blue Vinyl) Classic Rock - The Who | Who's Next (180G Vinyl)   Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the Forty Five and On Air  are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to hear new music.   *This episode was originally aired May 31, 2021 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger   Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. May Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.      Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but it's not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month for the club to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com.   Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five and On Air:   Spotlight Album - Dinosaur Jr. | Sweep It Into Space (Ltd. Ed. Translucent Purple Ripple Vinyl) David Gray | Skellig (2XLP Gatefold Jacket Vinyl) White Lion | The Best of White Lion (Ltd. Ed. 180G, 2XLP Purple Gatefold Jacket Vinyl) Maranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, and John Randall | The Marfa Tapes (Ltd. Ed. 140G 2XLP Gatefold Jacket Vinyl) Greta Van Fleet | The Battle At Garden's Gate (2XLP Gatefold Jacket Vinyl) Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the Forty Five and On Air  are great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, its still a fun way to hear new music.   *This episode was originally aired May 17, 2020 on Lightning 100 (WRLT) in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger   Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. May Records of the Month. There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics. Four records will be introduced - one from each style. Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played. It is a great introduction to the artists and albums. All of these albums have been released in the last thirty days or will be releasing this month. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Forty Five and On Air: Singer Songwriter - Ryan Adams | Wednesdays (feat. 7" Red and Orange Special) Rock & Alternative - Manchester Orchestra | The Million Masks of God (Ltd. Ed. Light Blue Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues - Bastards of Soul | Spinnin' Classics - Train | Drops of Jupiter (Ltd. Ed. 150G Bronze Vinyl) *This episode was originally aired May 3, 2020 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger Production Notes: Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. April Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released in the last thirty days or will be releasing this month.   Here are the albums included in this episode of the Forty Five and On Air:   Singer Songwriter - Aaron Lee Tasjan | Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan! (Ltd. Ed. Autographed 140G Cloudburst Vinyl) Rock & Alternative - Fruit Bats | The Pet Parade (Ltd. Ed. Red & Black Swirl Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues - Sunny War | Simple Syrup (Ltd. Ed. Blue & Red Split Vinyl) Classics - David Coverdale | Night Winds (Ltd. Ed. White Vinyl)   *This episode was originally aired April 19th, 2020 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.  lightning100.com/blindtiger   Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch

On the final episodes of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air with Lightning 100, hosts David W. Williams and Rudy Newman count down the B.T.R.C. Top 20 Best Vinyl of 2020.  The albums are picked by a panel that consist of B.T.R.C. Staff, guest panelists, artists, and producers. This is a two part episode.  On Part 2, the hosts are joined by singer songwriter Thad Cockrell to discuss the albums that made the top ten of the list. All twenty albums are discussed on this two part episode; each with song clips and performance notes. The albums are presented in descending order from #20 to #1.  Its a great way to catch up on any albums you may have missed that released over the last year. #keepthewaxspinning *This episode was originally aired December 28th, 2020 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN 100.1 FM.  

On the final episodes of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air with Lightning 100, hosts David W. Williams and Rudy Newman count down the B.T.R.C. Top 20 Best Vinyl of 2020. The albums are picked by a panel that consist of B.T.R.C. Staff, guest panelists, artists, and producers. This is a two part episode. On Part 2, the hosts are joined by singer songwriter Thad Cockrell to discuss the albums that made the top ten of the list.  All twenty albums are discussed on this two part episode; each with song clips and performance notes. The albums are presented in descending order from #20 to #1. It's a great way to catch up on any albums you may have missed that released over the last year. #keepthewaxspinning

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club December Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.   Whether or not you are a member of B.T.R.C., the Forty Five and On Air  is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days on vinyl.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to hear new music. Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five and On Air: Spotlight Album:  The Killers - Imploding The Mirage Josh Ritter - See Here I Have Built You A Mansion Sturgill Simpson - Cuttin' Grass Plain White T's - All That We Needed AC/DC - Power Up *Our Spotlight album is a new release that we are really excited about, but it's not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. *This episode was originally aired December 14th, 2020 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. December Records of the Month. There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classic Rock. Four records will be introduced - one from each style. Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played. It is a great introduction to the artists and albums. All of these albums have been released in the last thirty days or will be releasing this month. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Forty Five and On Air: Singer Songwriter - Chris Stapleton | Starting Over Rock & Alternative - Billie Joe Armstrong | No Fun Mondays Jazz Soul & Blues - Billie Holiday | Billie (OST)  Classic Rock - Night Ranger | Midnight Madness

On this episode of The Forty Five, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club November Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.    Whether or not you are a member of B.T.R.C. the "Forty Five"  is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days "on vinyl".  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music on vinyl, but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, its still a fun way to hear new music.   Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five: Spotlight Album:  Brent Cobb - Keep Em' On They Toes I Don't Know How But They Found Me - Razzmatazz The Mountain Goats - Getting Into Knives Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Letter To You *Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com.   *This episode was originally aired November 16th, 2020 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.

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On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. November Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classic Rock.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released in the last thirty days or will be releasing this month. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Forty Five and On Air: Singer Songwriter - Brothers Osborne | Skeletons Rock & Alternative - Beabadoobee | Fake It Flowers Jazz Soul & Blues - Kelly Finnigan | A Joyful Sound  Classic Rock - Coldplay | Parachutes

On this episode of The Forty Five, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. October Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.    Whether or not you are a member of B.T.R.C. the "Forty Five"  is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released in the last 30 - 60 days "on vinyl".  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music on vinyl, but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to hear new music.    Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five: Spotlight Album:  Tom Petty - Wildflowers and All The Rest Matt Berninger - Serpentine Prison Blitzen Trapper - Holy Smokes Future Jokes Will Butler - Generations Cordovas - Destiny Hotel *Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. *This episode was originally aired September 21, 2020 on Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN. 100.1 FM.