Picking and Percolating

Jen Miller and Pete Eddins are both friends of mine that are fantastic producers in Nashville!  We met up this last fall and talked about just about everything while drinking some of Jackalope's Summer Seasonal!  If you're curious about Otis the dog, he has his own instagram, go give it a followJen Miller and Pete Eddins (and Otis!)https://jenmillermusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/jenmillersayshi/https://www.instagram.com/otissayshi/https://www.instagram.com/r.i.pete_eddins/Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Jackalope Brewinghttps://jackalopebrew.com/https://www.instagram.com/jackalopebrew/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Emma very quickly has become one of my favorite performers in Nashville.  Her shows are always high energy and fun, and man can she belt with her voice. Taking cues from legends like Aretha and Bonnie Raitt and placing them in the age of Kacey Musgraves and Taylor Swift, Emma Hern is bridging the time gap with her retro rock-soul sound and on-stage electricity.  We talked about murders, ghosts, manifesting your reality, and maybe a little bit of musicEmma Hernhttp://www.emmahern.com/https://www.instagram.com/emmahernmusic/Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Jackalope Brewinghttps://jackalopebrew.com/https://www.instagram.com/jackalopebrew/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

I got to catch up with Jason during Americana Fest yesterday morning and the conversation was so fun I decided to bump it up to release it immediately.  We take a while to get to discussing music, but had a lot of fun discussing older films and the nuances of language. With an unlikely background, Harris is a singer/guitarist/songwriter who walks his own line, one that touches on Lyle Lovett’s lyrical frankness, John Moreland’s punk cerebralism and Judee Sill’s mysticism and orchestral sensibility. There’s even the literary and sonic audacity of an early Steve Earle, an outlaw unafraid to embrace harmony.Jason Hawk Harrishttps://jasonhawkharris.com/http://www.instagram.com/jasonhawkharrisStringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Jackalope Brewinghttps://jackalopebrew.com/https://www.instagram.com/jackalopebrew/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Trevor and Fred of Saint Aubin have been friends of mine for many years and it was great to catch up with them in Indianapolis at Trevor's house (this episode definitely listens like a few friends catching up)  They have a new album coming out on September 14th with a show at the Hifi in Indianapolis.  I've yet to see a more energetic perform than Trevor, so if you're in the area be sure to check them out!  We'll be adding some of the new tunes to our playlists when they dropSaint Aubinhttps://www.saintaubinmusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/saintaubinmusic/Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Jackalope Brewinghttps://jackalopebrew.com/https://www.instagram.com/jackalopebrew/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Jess is a singer-songwriter in Nashville that writes piano driven R&B/Soul/Pop tunes. She was named Best Live R&B/Soul Performer at the 2017 Nashville Industry Music Association Awards. Additionally, Jess has opened for and toured with some incredible artists such as Gabe Dixon, Jorma Kaukonen, Muddy Magnolias, Dynamo, Katie Pruitt, Emma Hern, and Jason Eskridge. We caught up at Jackalope Brewing to talk about Ireland, water color painting, being present, and art being an extension of yourself. Jess Nolanhttp://www.jessnolanmusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/jessnolanmusic/Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Jackalope Brewinghttps://jackalopebrew.com/https://www.instagram.com/jackalopebrew/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

I got to catch up with Lauren after her recording session with Allison Brown at Compass Records.  We talk about being creative, the Nashville music communtiy, her upcoming album "Young American Sycamore" and much more.  Lauren will be performing on the main stage at the Fresh Grass Festival this fall joining such Americana icons as Mavis Staples, Iron & Wine, Calexico, and Andrew Bird.Lauren Pratthttp://www.laurenprattmusic.comhttps://www.instagram.com/laurenprattmusic/Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Jackalope Brewinghttps://jackalopebrew.com/https://www.instagram.com/jackalopebrew/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Christopher Kessenich is the front man for Nashville based band, Arts Fishing Club.  The band's namesake can be traced back to his grandparents and a favorite pass time of fishing in his home state of Wisconsin.  The band wants to make you think, touch your soul, all while making you gyrate to the beat.  Chris and I talked about taking risks, making mistakes, and he followed it up by playing one and a half unreleased songs.Christopher Kessenich http://artsfishingclub.com/https://www.instagram.com/artsfishingclub/Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Jackalope Brewinghttps://jackalopebrew.com/https://www.instagram.com/jackalopebrew/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Shannon Lauren Callihan is a fantastic songwriter and instrumentalist living in Nashville.  She released her first single, What You Do to Me, in March and has a new one set to release next month.  We chat about the online community Pickup Jazz, Jackalope Brewing, and how Jethro is like that feeling you get when you realize your ex never changed their Netflix passwordShannon Lauren Callihan https://www.instagram.com/shannonlaurencallihan/?hl=enStringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Scott is the owner and founder of Stringjoy (our sponsors). We talk about Nintendo 64, professional wrestling, the woes of dial up internet, his experiences managing artists and the ever infamous a whole lot moreStringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Rod Taylor is an award-winning educator, musician, and author. Though not award winning, he's an avid archer, snowboarder, and lover of whiskey. He’s been active in music as a performer and music teacher for over three decades. As a bassist, he’s played and/or recorded with a number of artists, including Krista Detor, Victor Wooten, Artemis Robison, Chuck Rainey, JD Blair and many more.  He’s worked with a number of university programs over the years including Stanford and Indiana University and currently serves as an Artist-in-Residence at Lipscomb University in Nashville.Rod Taylor https://www.performancelearningconcepts.com/Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Austin began touring internationally as bassist and co-songwriter for the LA-based pop-rock trio, Everybody Else where he had the opportunity to open for acts like Beck, Xzibit, Rooney, and The Veronicas, as well as lend his musical skills, on and off-stage, to Billboard charting-artists like Hanson, Ben Lee, and The Summer Set. Currently one of the few musicians pioneering the Live Broadcast movement, The Slow Drag cut his broadcasting teeth as a Partner on the popular broadcasting app YouNow where his broadcasts were viewed by over 50k people per month. Currently, you can catch The Slow Drag's live broadcasts daily on Facebook Live.Austin Jameshttps://www.theslowdrag.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theslowdrag/?hl=enStringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Heavily influenced by church hymns and country and rock legends Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Stevie Nicks, and Janis Joplin, Leah’s distinct country, bluesy songwriting and voice differentiates her from the ordinary singer/songwriter in Nashville. ew artists have a voice you can spot from note one and Leah is one of them.  You can hear that voice on her songs on our Picking and Percolating Guests playlist! Leah Blevinshttps://www.leahblevinsmusic.com/http://instagram.com/leahblevinsmusicStringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Joel Levi is an independent Nashville based singer-songwriter.  Born in a midwest post GM town with a struggling economy, Joel is no stranger to adversity, and that shines through in his heartfelt Americana rock.  You can find his new single, Light in the Neon Sign, on our Picking and Percolating Guests playlist Joel Levi http://www.joellevimusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/joellevi/Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Leah Nobel is Nashville based singer-songwriter signed to Big Yellow Dog Music. She has had her music featured in ad campaigns for Apple, DSW, and Toyota under her pop alter ego, HAEL, as well as many television shows, including Grey’s Anatomy. Her most recent release is a must listen and a culmination of interviewing 100 people.Leah Nobel https://www.leahnobel.com/https://www.instagram.com/leahnobel/Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Not to be confused with the Haitian diplomat, Raymond Joseph is a talented singer-songwriter on the rise. We had a wonderful rainy Sunday chat that could've gone on for the rest of the day.  Go check out his new single Novella on our spotify playlist! Raymond Josephhttps://www.iamraymondjoseph.com/https://www.instagram.com/iamraymondjoseph/ Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeardPicking and Percolating Guests - Spotify Playlist

We may have swapped the coffee and tea for a few beers on this one and gotten away from music a bit, but I think you’ll still enjoy Joel Adam Russell's thoughts tinder.  Joking aside Joel is a talented songwriter and his new album, Grand Prairie, should be on everyone's road trip list! Joel Adam Russellhttp://joeladamrussell.com/https://www.instagram.com/joeladamrussell/ Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeardPicking and Percolating Guests - Spotify Playlist

Jacob McCoy is a Nashville new comer that won’t stay unknown for long. With “incredibly memorable” lyrics “fans of troubadours like Ray Lamontagne and Noah Gundersen will undoubtedly love their new favorite songwriter.”⁣ Jacob McCoyhttps://www.jacobmccoymusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/jacobmccoymusic/ Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeardPicking and Percolating Guests - Spotify Playlist

Michaela’s albums have been heralded by NPR, New York Times, and Rolling. She also was featured as one of Rolling Stone’s 10 New Artists you need to know and was a delight to talk to! Michaela Annehttps://www.michaelaanne.com/ http://instagram.com/michaelaanneStringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeardPicking and Percolating Guests - Spotify Playlist

Our first episode is with the lovely Katie Pruitt who has been called one of Nashville’s “best kept secrets”  and after hearing her voice once you’ll immediately realize while. She’s one of Rolling Stone's 10 New artists you need to know and just finished up a tour with Ruston Kelly.  It’s safe to say we’re anxiously awaiting her first studio release! Katie Pruitthttps://katiepruitt.com/https://www.instagram.com/katiepruittmusic/ Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeardPicking and Percolating Guests - Spotify Playlist