Sound of Our Town

Ted Leo is an iconic indie rock songsmith and ambassador of soul. In this season 2 wrap up of Sound of Our Town, Will and Ted have a heartfelt talk about first shows, touring, venue vibe and connection. Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial  Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey. Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music:  Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Will Dailey takes us on a tour of live music spots in the city of Kansas City, MO Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial  Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey. Head writer on EP11 is Caitlin White Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music:  Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is it that the small towns always get what it takes to maintain a vibrant music scene? In episode 10 of season 2, host Will Dailey takes you to one of his favorite little cities on the east coast. Portsmouth, New Hampshire has it all: old buildings, amazing food and more venues than its 22,000 citizens can attend. So basically, this town is calling to you. Produced, Created, Written, Scored by Will Dailey Head writer: Caitlin WhiteExecutive Producers Brady Sadler & Jake BrennanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A city with a legacy and cloudy culture that has given us authentic artists for decades. Some known around the world who arrived on the shoulders of those like Mudhoney and the Sub Pop beginnings. It's still hard to escape the bubble of grunge but maybe the next Seattle is just Seattle?   Produced, Created, Written, Scored by Will Dailey Head writer: Caitlin White Executive Producers Brady Sadler & Jake Brennan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of course two of the most relentlessly chest and heart pounding genres originate from the capital. Something has to cut through the muck and the mire. In this episode we visit the spots that bring the truth to the capital through music. It is our arts that keep us honest and moving forward to a more perfect union. Head writer: Patrick ComanExecutive Producers Brady Sadler & Jake Brennan Produced, Created, written, & scored by Will DaileySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Neil Young cherished it for the escape then there is certainly mystery and beauty within the 505. In this episode we got you face melters and listening rooms. No problem. But we also have the green chili! Written by Caitlin WhiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Dailey takes you on a musical tour of Denver, Colorado.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detroit has risen from the ashes before. Maybe that is where all the music comes from. Written by Samantha Farrell Special thanks to: Ann Delisi - catch her long time show on WDET in Detroit on the weekends from 11-2 Allen Penniman - city planner, urbanist and man about town Links: https://www.udiscovermusic.com/in-depth-features/detroit-music-history/   https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/michigan/articles/from-motown-to-8-mile-the-music- of-detroit-michigan   https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-battle-over-technos-origins www.willdailey.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  From street performers to Dave Grohl and Smashing Pumpkins, there is a reason why Warren Haynes' home town is a hub for the artist and performer and why it makes this town what it is. Head Writer: Patrick Coman www.willdailey.com REFERENCES https://moogseum.org/moogseum-in-asheville-faq https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/dave-grohl-all-apologies-nirvana-warren- haynes-766829/https://www.exploreasheville.com/iconic-asheville/music/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Dailey takes you on a musical tour of Indianapolis, Indiana. Go beyond the Brickyard to experience everything Indy has to offer, from death metal yoga to the best root beer on the planet.   Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey   Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey. Lead writer for this episode is Freda Love Smith.   Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp  SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE: The Red Key Tavern Murat Theater Healer Punk Rock Night Indianapolis Chatterbox Jazz Club Hi-Fi Black Circle State Street Pub Square Cat Vinyl Mug n Bun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Will Dailey takes us on a tour of live music spots in the city of Milwaukee, WI.    Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial   Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.  Head writer on EP2 is Gerald Dowd Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp    SOURCES: https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/things-to-do/arts-entertainment/live-music/ https://www.summerfest.com/blog/2019/11/27/milwaukee-music-scene/ https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/818293/best-bars-with-live-music-in-milwaukee  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our season 2 premiere, host Will Dailey takes you on a musical tour of Providence, Rhode Island— It's a big country but this small city, in a small state, packs in a lot of sound, historic festivals and a mighty home for those who want to make things and make it work.    Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey. Episode 1 written by Samantha Farrell. Special thank yous to Allen Penniman and Mike Panico .  Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp  SOURCES: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/providence-athenaeum https://providencephoenix.com/archive/features/03/01/09/COLUMBUS.html https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/14/travel/hp-lovecraft-providence.html SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE: Askew Nick-a-Nee's Dusk Strand Newport Folk Newport Jazz Columbus Theater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to back to Sound of Our Town, a unique travel and music podcast experience. Each episode explores a different city through its unique music culture—from the best venues and tales of local heroes, to the neighborhoods and communities where new styles thrive. Veteran indie troubadour Will Dailey invites you to experience the world's greatest cities the way the world's greatest musicians do—with a backstage pass, forming deep connections with people and places through the lens of music.  Listen to Sound of Our Town starting Thursday July 13th, wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mafia assassinations, drag racing, extortion, eternal life, and doing time at Rikers Island and San Quentin. Find out which music legends are featured in Season 12 of Disgraceland. New episodes drop every Tuesday starting May 16th, with bonus After Party episodes dropping every Thursday. Subscribe to Disgraceland wherever you get your podcasts, and for more information on the show, visit disgracelandpod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thieves, guns, dropping acid in the desert, cozying up to the Church of Satan, living life on the lam – and living fast, dying young, and leaving behind a haunted car. It's all happening in a brand new season of Badlands. Badlands Season 7: Hollywoodland launches May 3, 2023, with new episodes on Richard Pryor, Chris Farley, James Dean, Paris Hilton and the Bling Ring, Carrie Fisher, Will Smith, Anna Nicole Smith, Mel Gibson, Marlon Brando, Hugh Grant, Jayne Mansfield, and Roman Polanski. New episodes are released every Wednesday, with bonus episodes released every Friday. Badlands is a true-crime anthology podcast from Jake Brennan, creator and host of the award-winning music and true crime podcast DISGRACELAND.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shootouts, drug running, crashing cars and planes, and walks on the wild side. It's almost here: find out which musical icons are featured in Season 11 of Disgraceland. New episodes drop every Tuesday starting February 14th. Rocka Rolla.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a special treat, we're honored to introduce and share our space with kindred spirits from the podcast VANISHING POSTCARDS. It's an award-winning show created and hosted by actor, singer, and travel guide Evan Stern, who left NYC to return to his native Texas during the pandemic in order to—as he says—"shine a light on a few of the spaces and traditions I know that have endured, learn about the scrappy folks behind their survival, and explore the cultures they represent." (Evan was also a guest of Sound of Our Town in last week's mini-episode!) Each episode of VANISHING POSTCARDS is part travelogue and part oral history, allowing the spirits and stories of a place to come to life through the voices of those who know it best. This episode explores Tulsa, a town we visited in Season 1, allowing you to hear the history of Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre. To learn more about the episode and the podcast, check the show notes at vanishingpostcards.com, and subscribe on the iheart radio app or wherever you get your podcasts. Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're excited to announce that SOUND OF OUR TOWN will be back for Season 2! Stay tuned for details of where we're headed next. In the meantime, as you heard in the Season 1 finale, we've been hitting the road to talk to some of our favorite creators and musicians about their favorite cities and musical moments. This week, we talk to EVAN STERN of the award-winning podcast VANISHING POSTCARDS about the places that shape us, the roads we leave behind, and the power of stories to bring us together. You can check out Vanishing Postcards on the iheart radio app or wherever you get your podcasts. Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Season One finale, host Will Dailey interviews his pals Rhett Miller, Busy Philips, and Oompa on their favorite places, concerts, and music towns, while reflecting on Season One's journey through American music, the cultural ties that bind us together, and our pursuit of that elusive vibe, SWB. (Plus: bloopers!) To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will's playlist at soundofourtownpod.com Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio. Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.  Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Drums by Dave Brophy. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp  PEOPLE you'll want to check out after this episode: Wheels Off with Rhett Miller Podcast Busy Philips Is Doing Her Best Podcast Oompa Out Loud See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A city of history and mystery, Philly draws music from its soul and soul from its musical heritage. Its roots — and its Roots — spring from a lineage that embraces jazz, rock, hip-hop, funk, R&B, and punk. In this episode, host Will Dailey rides the lightning on a behind-the-scenes tour of the musicians, venues, and stories that make the Illadelph one of the nation's true musical treasures. To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will's playlist at soundofourtownpod.com Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio. Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.  Additional writing on this episode by Samantha Farrell and Caitlin White.   Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Drums by Dave Brophy. Additional music by Cliff Notez. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp  SOURCES for this episode include: Philadelphia Inquirer Best of Philly, Music (Philadelphia Magazine) NBC Philadelphia CBS News How Philadelphia's Artists Are Celebrating the City's Black Music Legacy (NPR) Where To See Live Music In Philadelphia (Visit Philly) Best Music Venues in Philadelphia (Society19) https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/top-live-music-venues-in-philadelphia/ The Roots Spirit News PLACES you'll want to visit after listening to this episode: Johnny Brenda's Bob and Barbara's Lounge Kung Fu Necktie Mann Center for the Performing Arts Jim's Steaks Rodin Museum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where there is generational tragedy, there are also heroes and a community building harmony and repairing fractures through music. In this episode, host Will Dailey guides you on a trip from a town engulfed in terror to a city repairing itself one song at a time, either with the Shakespeare of songwriting or a community invested in the power of music — all while weaving the stories of iconic rockers like Leon Russell and groove pioneers like the GAP Band as they define the sound track for the hum of the heartland. To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will's playlist at soundofourtownpod.com Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio. Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.  Additional writing on this episode by Patrick Coman. Special thanks to Chris Combs, Jesse Aycock, Brian Horton, and Steve Jenkins. Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp  SOURCES for this episode include: The Bob Wills Anthology (Columbia, 1973) I Am Charlie Wilson, Charlie Wilson (2015) "Why Tulsa Might Be the Next Austin" (Rolling Stone) When Did Whittier Bar Become the Coolest Music Venue in Tulsa? The Tulsa Sound The Amazing Unauthorized Story of Cain's Ballroom (Public Radio Tulsa) Cain's Ballroom: The History Behind Tulsa's Historic Music Venue (KJRH) San Antonio Rose: The Life and Music of Bob Wills, Charles R. Townshend Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock and Roll History, Bill Janovitz (forthcoming) Leon Russell Sought Shelter in Tulsa Through the 70s's (Tulsa World) Sex Pistols at Cain's: The Filth and the Fury Jack White Explains Why He Loves Tulsa (Tulsa World) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Lightnin' Hopkins to Destiny's Child, Houston has long been a bottomless well of American music and memory. Host Will Dailey introduces you to the big sounds and bigger stories that bring Houston to life, from Steve Earle's run-in with Townes Van Zandt to a murder mystery it took a guitar master to solve. Go behind the scenes and take a stroll through the places you should go now to experience the authentic Houston through music, culture, and food. To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will's playlist at soundofourtownpod.com Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio. Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.  Additional writing and music on this episode by Ed Jurdi and Samantha Ferrell. Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp  SOURCES for this episode include: Old Folkie Blog American Songwriter Daughter Finds Solace in Murdered Father's Music (LA Times) Freeing a Mentor from his Mythology (NY Times) Movoto.com Austin Chronicle Houston Press Trip Advisor Steve Earle's Hero, Heckler: Townes Van Zandt (NPR) SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE: Axelrad Wonky Power Shoeshine Charley's Big Top Lounge Anderson Fair White Oak Music Hall McGonigel's Monkey Duck We Are One Music + Arts Festival Houston Music and Ar Last Concert Cafe For The Sake of the Song Chinaberry Sidewalks, by Rodney Crowell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTE: If you haven't listened to Part 1—start there, or this could get awkward.) On Part Two of a special two-part episode of SOOT, host Will Dailey explores another side of Los Angeles—a city of contradictions and contrasts, some incidental, others man-made. Some folks come to California to find gold, literal and otherwise. But some of the gold is content to stay tucked in the canyons. Here's a tour of LA's backstages and byways—a map of the healthy ecosystem behind the magic screen. To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will's playlist at soundofourtownpod.com Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio. Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.  Additional writing on this episode by Caitlin White.  Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loving LA is just as much about being here as it is about missing home. Even if you're from here, this is a city about longing, nostalgia, and a certain kind of sadness only entertainment cities really know. Los Angeles itself is practically a song, its stories told on repeat, the sun-powered myth illuminating the myths behind studio sessions from Rumors and LA Woman, from Pet Sounds to Norman Fucking Rockwell. What would happen if you explored LA? Like, really explored it? On Part One of a special two-part episode of SOOT, host Will Dailey takes you deep into LA's belly of the beast, past the Sunset Strip to find the music town behind the music machine. To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will's playlist at soundofourtownpod.comWant to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFM @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey. Additional writing on this episode by Caitlin White. Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music, like water, is the lifeblood of civilization. In this episode, host Will Dailey guides you on a trip through space and time, taking you behind the scenes of the city's most vibrant venues — all while tracing the stories of iconic rockers like Meat Puppets and Jimmy Eat World back through desert wanderers like Waylon Jennings and Lee Hazelwood, on back to the Hohokam, original settlers of the Valley of the Sun.  To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will's playlist at soundofourtownpod.com Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio. Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.  Additional writing on this episode by Patrick Coman. Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp    SOURCES for this episode include: All Excess Occupation, by Danny Zalisko Stuck Outside of Phoenix, by Art Edwards Waylon: An Autobiography, by Waylon Jennings Arizona Music Hall of Fame Arizona Natural History Museum Legendary Tempe Venues Now & Then (Phoenix New Times) Best of 2021: Our Favorite Music Venues (Phoenix New Times) Requiem for an Outlaw (Phoenix New Times) Downtown Phoenix Journal Remembering the Mill Avenue music scene of the '90s (AZCentral) 10 Greatest Record Stores in America (SPIN)   SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE: Crescent Ballroom + Cocina 10 The Trunk Space The Lost Leaf The Van Buren Rebel Lounge Gold Rush Music Festival M3F Fest Musical Instrument Museum Grand Avenue Records Yucca Tap Room  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hippies to Hip Hop, we are all connected man. One thing is for sure, the South has something to say. On this episode, host Will Dailey heads south to explore a city that's been dubbed the Capitol of Hip Hop. While Atlanta's musicians and song makers top the billboard charts, it's the deep and rich soil of the cities history and culture that has allowed it grow into the into the hotbed of genre bending trendsetting musical exploration it is today. From civil rights to gospel, from James Brown to Outkast, this city of 1000 music festivals is ready to dance to a tune of its own creation. To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will's playlist at soundofourtownpod.com Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio. Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.  Special thanks to JC Sowells, Mausiki Scales, and Sheila Poole for their assistance on this episode.  Additional writing and music on this episode by Samantha Farrell. Additional music by Cliff Notez. Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp  SOURCES for this episode include: An OutKast Reader: Essays on Race, Gender, and the Postmodern South, edited by Regina Bradley A Brief History of the Rise of Atlanta in Hip Hop, by Joycelen Wilson How An Atlanta Strip Club Runs the Music Industry, by Devin Friedman 10 Major Moments in History that Shaped the City of Atlanta and Its People, by Jim Auchmutey   SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE: Cafe 992 The Northside Tavern Magic City Eddie's Attic Smith's Olde Bar Tabernacle  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a city often overshadowed by its headliners and biggest stages—from Aerosmith and Donna Summer to the Garden and Fenway Park—you can find its heartbeat on the unlikely paths and byways cleared by the its poets and troubadors, from Jonathan Richman to Morphine's Mark Sandman. On this episode, host Will Dailey returns to his hometown for an insider's guide to the nation's birthplace as it reinvents itself yet again.  To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will's playlist at soundofourtownpod.com Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio. Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.  Additional writing on this episode by Ellen Thibault, and additional music by Cliff Notez, plus organ by Josh Kantor, and drumming by Dave Brophy. Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp  SOURCES for this episode include: Will Dailey's brain SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE: Middle East MDC Hatch Shell Paradise Roadrunner Midway Cafe Yume Wo Katare Toad Club Passim Symphony Hall Wally's Cafe Lily Pad Plough and Stars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From jazz, gangsters, and bootlegging to the birth of house music, Chicago is that most American of cities—maintaining an uneasy but thrilling equilibrium between the visible and the underground. Host Will Dailey gives you an insider's look at the stories behind the places that define Chicago's musical legacy. To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will's playlist at soundofourtownpod.com Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio. Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Tahaney and Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.  Additional writing on this episode by Gerald Dowd and Freda Love Smith. Special thanks to Joe Shanahan and 606 Records for their help with this episode. Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp  SOURCES for this episode include: Inside Chicago's Wild Music Scene (Rolling Stone) ChicagoMusic.org ChiBarProject.com Discotech.me Frommers.com ChooseChicago.com MusicFestivalWizard.com MyHouseMusicFest.com MetroChicago.com 6amgroup.com MusicOrigins.org SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE: Smartbar Green Mill Cocktail Lounge The Hideout The Tamale Guy Simon's Tavern Lincoln Hall + Schubas Tavern 606 Records Thalia Hall Metro  Constellation Hungry Brain Dusty Groove Reckless Laurie's Planet of Sound Dorian's Through the Record Shop  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Will Dailey takes you on a musical tour of Asbury Park, New Jersey: the working-class, seaside city Springsteen made famous. But there was an Asbury before Bruce—the Asbury that made Bruce—and its history isn't all sun and sand. It's also a story of racism, injustice, and deadly tides. But also an American story of survival, revival, and redemption. Get a glimpse of what happens backstage, under the boardwalk, and behind the music as Dailey unearths the ghosts of Asbury Park...as well as the people who have brought it rocking and roaring back to life. To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will's playlist at soundofourtownpod.com Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio. Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Tahaney and Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.  Additional writing on this episode by Samantha Farrell. Special thanks to Tim Donnelly, Danny Clinch, and Zack Sandler for their help with this episode. Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp  SOURCES for this episode include: The Incredible History of Asbury Park's Convention Hall: https://wpst.com/history-of-asbury-park-convention-hall/ In Asbury Park, Johnny Cash Walked The Line: https://takecountryback.wordpress.com/2007/08/05/in-asbury-park-he-walked-the-line/ The House Springsteen Built: An Oral History of the Stone Pony: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/10/17/nyregion/stone-pony-asbury-park-nj.html Springsteen on the Stone Pony: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/nyregion/bruce-springsteen-interview-stone-pony.html?referringSource=articleShare Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock N Roll: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGwAPDKiL9fLDJ_2K_P-eWw SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE: Parlor Gallery Porkchop Langosta Lounge Transparent Clinch Gallery Asbury Park Boardwalk Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel Asbury Park Yacht Club The Saint The Wonder Bar Asbury Lanes Light of Day Festival Sea.Hear.Now Festival Stone Pony  Silverball Pinball Museum The Asbury Hotel  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our series premiere, host Will Dailey takes you on a musical tour of Portland, Maine—the city Elvis was preparing to play on the night his reign came to an ignominious end. Some musicians couldn't find it on a map. But the allure and beauty of Portland is that it doesn't need you to know where it is. It already has everything it needs, whether you want bluegrass or blues, heavy metal or good ol' rock and roll. Patty Griffin, Rustic Overtones, Weakened Friends, Ray Lamontagne: Before they were on your headphones, they were Made in Maine. You can catch the essence of Portland in one visit—we'll show you how. To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will's playlist at soundofourtownpod.com Ghost of Paul Revere Rustic Overtones Anna Lombard Spencer Albee Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:  Instagram: @DoubleElvis @WillDaileyOfficial Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @WillDailey Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Tahaney. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.  Additional writing on this episode by Sam Pfeifle.  Special thank yous to D Lo, Spence Albee, Anna Lombard and Dave Gutter on this episode.  Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will's music: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp  SOURCES: Elvis's Last Stand: https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/on-40th-anniversary-of-elvis-death-fans-hold-on-to-tickets-to-portland-show/97-464607162 Portland Rum Riot: https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/portland-rum-riot-1855-ends-teetotalers-career/ SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE: Maine Craft Distilling Gritty McDuffs Maps One Longfellow Square Space Nosh Port City Blue Portland House of Music Sun Tiki Studios Geno's  Thompson Point State Theater Cryptozoology Museum Holy Donut See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Sound of Our Town, a new kind of travel and music podcast experience. Each episode explores a different city through its unique music culture—from the best venues and tales of local heroes, to the neighborhoods and communities where new styles thrive. Your guide is host Will Dailey, a veteran indie troubadour who invites you to experience the world's greatest cities the way the world's greatest musicians do—with a backstage pass, forming deep connections with people and places through the lens of music.  Listen to Sound of Our Town starting Thusday, July 21, wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.