Detroit Songwriter Dispatch

Dave and Scott are back in an unknown capacity! Hear Dave's update on the open mic. Scott suggests another person's podcast. An open call is made for a guest (within a very short window).- I Don't Heart Radio by Summer Krinsky and Scott Murphy

Lori Stratton from The Stratton Setlist comes by and talks about covering music, interviewing musicians, and looking forward to shows. WebsiteYouTube

Lori Stratton from The Stratton Setlist comes by and talks about covering music, interviewing musicians, and looking forward to shows.WebsiteYouTube

Ben Yost and Emily Parrish tell us stories of basing music on the relationship with the audience, blending myriad influences, and where the songwriting process begins.Recorded on March 10th

The Dispatch is back! Again! Travis Albright joined us for an episode back in July and we had a great time talking about his process. Check out his music at travisjalbright.bandcamp.com

Dave Toennies and Cody Howard join Scott and guest cohost Allye Gaietto to talk about The Worst Excuses, Dave’s latest album! Listen and BUY IT Here

What an incredibly fun episode! We got together when that was still ok and Allye brought her piano as well as some demo recordings. Dave balks as Scott attempts a turf war with other podcasts. Check Allye out here: Bandcamp Twitter Facebook Spotify

Kate Hinote Trio plays three songs and Kate Hinote sits down for an amazing discussion on songwriting, promotion, and some accidentally prescient talk on the gig economy. Go to https://katehinote.tumblr.com/ for all the details you could wish for. Matthew Parmenter on violin David Johnson on guitar

Emilie Rivard (follow her instagram for show updates) is playing Hamtramck Music Festival this weekend. She plays in The Mishaps and solo all over Detroit.

Jackamo plays us songs and talks about how their bare bones style allows them to craft their stunningly arranged music. They are one whacky neighbor away from a sitcom. 

On this episode, we put several people and organizations on blast, talk about how music reviews can influence artists, and much more.

From her Tidal Unplugged bio: Singer-songwriter Emma Guzman, known cat enthusiast, rumored star child and compelled by unknown forces, has always felt the need to express herself through music. Choosing to spend her time humming melodies and frantically scribbling lyrics in various notebooks and on random scraps of paper, she has quietly amassed a substantial […]

Mike and Angie Ward join Scott and Dave in kicking off Season Two of the Dispatch! *train whistle noise*Being a landmark 50th episode, we get pretty meta in this one. 

Ryan Trager joins Dave and Scott to talk about creativity and the process.

Ryan Trager joins Dave and Scott to talk about creativity and the process.

One of my favorite Detroit songwriters and people, Vern! He is absolutely unmistakable and this podcast is no different. Hear how Vern developed his indelible stage presence and how a schoolyard crime ring led him to playing piedmont blues.

One of my favorite Detroit songwriters and people, Vern! He is absolutely unmistakable and this podcast is no different. Hear how Vern developed his indelible stage presence and how a schoolyard crime ring led him to playing Piedmont blues.

Willa Rae Adamo reflects on playing music in Detroit before moving to New York.

Willa Rae Adamo reflects on playing music in Detroit before moving to New York.

Pancho Villa's Skull is a mariachi punk band from Pontiac headed by brothers Tino and Rolando Ybarra.

Pancho Villa’s Skull is a mariachi punk band from Pontiac headed by brothers Tino and Rolando Ybarra. Bandcamp Facebook From their bio: What do you get when you cross traditional Mariachi music with Punk rock snarl and attitude? The answer: Pancho Villa's Skull. Pancho Villa's Skull was started by Tino Ybarra in 2011. While growing […]

Dan Minard recently moved back to Detroit. Here we reflect on the difference between Nashville and Detroit music, taking care of yourself, speaking out, and much more. Check out http://thatdandyclassicmusichour.com/ for more Dan, and look for him around town!

This week, Jack Oats comes by and talks with Dave and Scott about his stage persona, van camaraderie, and a bit about gear. Bandcamp Facebook “Jack Oats (Justin Erion) writes indie americana folk rock with its own set of twists. Solo acoustic, one man band style looping to a full band set up. Jack Oats […]

John Freeman plays with The Codgers and writes poetry. He joined the Dispatch and we discussed what ‘arrogate’ means, the natural wisdom of Doop, and Dillaha’s probable protest against what we think ‘arrogate’ means.

Bunky Hunt of Whistlepig Records invited the Dispatch to his studio to chat about all things Whistlepig! Joining Bunky and Scott are songwriters Lonnie Stump and Ryan Dillaha.

Bunky Hunt of Whistlepig Records invited the Dispatch to his studio to chat about all things Whistlepig! Joining Bunky and Scott are songwriters Lonnie Stump and Ryan Dillaha. Bunky Hunt Bunky Hunt is a songwriter, recording engineer, and producer from Detroit, Michigan. “Raised during the 70’s, and inspired by bands such as the Rolling Stones, […]

The first weekly Billboard Show! The Dispatch will have a Billboard Show seperate from the interviews that is exclusively what's what in Detroit Songwriting this week.

Paco Higdon and Tom Phillips join the Dispatch and talk about their time playing music on a cruise ship, pet pigs, arranging music for stage and studio. Paco and Tom are currently working on opening a recording studio in Roseville.

Paco Higdon and Tom Phillips join the Dispatch and talk about their time playing music on a cruise ship, pet pigs, arranging music for stage and studio. Paco and Tom are currently working on opening a recording studio in Roseville. https://www.tuxedoavestudios.com/ PACO HIGDON TALENTED MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, PRODUCER, ARRANGER, AND ARTIST BORN AND RAISED IN THE DETROIT […]

Darren Shelton is the proprietor of the Dispatch-Famous Ghost Light and Executive Director of Planet Ant. He joins us this week to talk about the talent in Detroit and how to manage a chaotic lifestyle when you love certainty. 

Darren Shelton is the proprietor of the Ghost Light and Executive Director of Planet Ant. He joins us this week to talk about the talent in Detroit and how to manage a chaotic lifestyle when you love certainty.