Podcast appearances and mentions of Aaron Lee Tasjan

This is episode 1 of a mini-series centered around a different theme each episode. This week we explore failure in it's many forms: enduring it, embracing it, overcoming it, learning from it - all from three different Grammy-nominated artist: Rodney Crowell, Madi Diaz, and Aaron Lee Tasjan - in that order. You can find a link to our full conversations with each of them below, and playlists of other past conversations grouped by topic on our YouTube channel, also below.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Rodney Crowell - episode 16Madi Diaz - episode 77Aaron Lee Tasjan - episode 1Here is our YouTube channel, with playlists on various topics.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

What happens when a genre-defying artist combines humor, introspection, and razor-sharp storytelling to create music that challenges conventions? Aaron Lee Tasjan takes you on a ride through his bold artistic evolution, from bar gigs in New York to the Newport Folk Festival stage. With reflections on authenticity, the creative process, and the complexities of modern Americana, this conversation is equal parts inspiring and thought-provoking. Dive into the heart of Aaron's music to discover the deeper stories that make his songs unforgettable.You'll also Discover:Where Humor Meets Heart: Aaron's Songwriting SecretsThe Compliment That Changed EverythingBehind the Lyrics of “I Love America Better Than You”From Bars to Festivals: Aaron's Wild RideVulnerability: The Key to Great MusicAmericana's Role in Today's AmericaThe Songwriting Workshop That Left a MarkJustin Townes Earle's Unexpected TruthMusic That Unites: Aaron's VisionWhy Authenticity Matters in ArtistryThis episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of music, culture, and personal storytelling, as Aaron reveals the nuances of being a modern artist in the Americana world.Learn more about Aaron's music and tour here: https://www.aaronleetasjan.com/AND follow Americana Curious on Instagram for the latest interviews and the behind-the-scenes with your favorite artists! https://www.instagram.com/americanacurious

Episode 291: Thirty years into her late-blooming music career, Kim Richey feels like Americana music's favorite aunt. She's hip, youthful, incredibly kind and brimming with ideas and good words, many of which make it into fresh songs. She's been co-writing a good bit lately, with the likes of Don Henry, Ashley Campbell and Aaron Lee Tasjan. New work, mingled with unrecorded catalog, hand-picked with producer Doug Lancio, led to her first new LP in six years, Every New Beginning. Also in this hour, Oklahoma songwriter and band leader Jared Deck talks about his fascinating double life as a touring artist and, since 2020, a member of the OK House of Representatives.   

Lilly Hiatt has released 5+ records via New West Records, has toured with Drive by Truckers, Margo Price, Aaron Lee Tasjan, has been nominated for Americana Association awards, and is the daughter of singer/songwriter John Hiatt. We talk to Lilly about learning to care about things outside of your career, protecting your inner knowing, deleting your instagram account at 20k followers and staying off of it, not paying attention to numbers, lessons learned from watching her father's career up close her whole life, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Lilly HiattEp 1 - Aaron Lee TasjanEp 6 - Andrew CombsJohn HiattMaya De VitryEp 10 - Joe PugEp  44 - Laura VeirsNo Doubt - 'Simple Kind of Life'The 5 SpotEp 66 - Sean + Sara WatkinsClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Today's Song of the Day is “Horror of it All” from Aaron Lee Tasjan's album Stellar Evolution, out now.Aaron Lee Tasjan will be performing at The Current's Happy Hour on Thursday, May 30 at Surly Brewing Co.

Aaron Lee Tasjan has a pretty simple writing process: he gets up around 8am, has a glass of water, and pets his cat. Then he writes. But not every day. "I only write when my body tells me to, when I can go off yesterday's fumes," he told me. And in one of the best rituals I've ever heard, Tasjan always writes with a pencil--but never uses the eraser. "I hate erasers," he says.Tasjan lives in Nashville, where the Frist Art Museum serves as a tremendous source of inspiration for his songs. His new album Stellar Evolution is out now on Blue Elan Records.

Met ditmaal: Bodega, Aaron Frazer, Phosphorescent, James, The Reds, Pinks & Purples, Bob uit Zuid, English Teacher, The Black Keys, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Hallo Venray, The Black Crowes, METZ, MRCY, Cedric Burnside, plus een exclusive instore van The Maureens. Concerto Radio, aflevering 540 (19 april 2024): Bodega, Tarkovski: Our Brand Could Be Yr Life Aaron […]

NPR Music's Sheldon Pearce and WRTI's Nate Chinen take you through the biggest new releases of the week, including Maggie Rogers, Shabaka Hutchings and more.Featured albums:- Shabaka, 'Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace'- Maggie Rogers, 'Don't Forget Me'- Lizz Wright, 'Shadow'- Leyla McCalla, 'Sun Without the Heat'Other notable albums out April 5:- METZ, 'Up On Gravity Hill'- Caroline Davis & Wendy Eisenberg, 'Accept When'- girl in red, 'I'M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!'- Future & Metro Boomin, 'We Still Don't Trust You'- V/A, 'My Black Country - The Songs of Alice Randall'- Still House Plants, 'If I don​'​t make it, I love u'- Clarissa Connelly, 'World of Work'- Meshell Ndegeocello, 'Red Hot and Ra: The Magic City'- Bad Bad Hats, 'Bad Bad Hats'- Dave Douglas, 'GIFTS'- BODEGA, 'Our Brand Could Be Yr Life'- English Teacher, 'This Could Be Texas'- James Elkington & Nathan Salsburg, 'All Gist'- Mark Knopfler, 'One Deep River'- The Ophelias, 'Ribbon' EP- Tusks, 'Gold'- Raphael Schön, 'Heart Times'- Sunburned Hand of the Man, 'Nimbus'- Rejoicer, 'This Is Reasonable'- Aaron Lee Tasjan, 'Stellar Evolution'- Dolo Percussion, 'DOLO 6'- Baby Blue, 'Of My Window'- The Reds, Pinks & Purples, 'Unwishing Well'- Water Damage, 'In E'- Will Hoge, 'Tenderhearted Boys'- Jess Ribeiro, 'Summer of Love'- Sunbeam Sound Machine, 'Soft Signal' EPLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Lonesome Joy is the newest project from Nashville-based singer/songwriter and pianist Stevie Redstone. Stevie, originally hailing from Los Angeles has had a prolific career that has garnered critical acclaim and led him to huge stages like opening for The Who at Staples Center. His debut single “Roll With The Thunder” was co-written by Friend of the show Aaron Lee Tasjan and Connor McLaren and Produced by Dave Cobb. In this exclusive interview with Stevie, we talk about Resilience, the underbelly of the Music Industry, Gratitude, the move from Los Angeles to Nashville and more.

Americana, Roots, Folk, Blues, Country.New and Classic Tracks. Episode includes music by Traveling Wilburys, James Taylor, Eleanor McEvoy, Emma Swift and Aaron Lee Tasjan.

On this week's show, we...spend quality time with new records from Sleater-Kinney & Scott H. Biram spin fresh new tracks from Chicano Batman, The Black Keys & Khruangbin lament the cold, harsh reality that the Detroit Lions are not going to the Super Bowl Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is over 2 rock-solid hours of musical eclectica & other noodle stories. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.

Today's Song of the Day is “Horror of It All” from Aaron Lee Tasjan's album Stellar Evolution, out April 12.

Aaron Lee Tasjan, a terrific singer-songwriter who was a guest on the Songfacts Podcast in 2021, turned me on to Julia Cannon, another very gifted songwriter who also produces, sings and plays multiple instruments. Cannon is highly introverted, so her promotion is mostly word-of-mouth. Once you hear what she has to offer, you'll probably spread the word too. "How many issues can I blame on my absentee dad?" That's one of many questions Cannon asks on her new album, How Many. We'll start with that song, then get into some other songs from her catalog, find out her songwriting and production philosophies, and learn about her move from Alaska to Boston, where she studied at the Berklee College of Music. https://www.juliacmusic.com/ https://www.songfacts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/songfacts https://twitter.com/Songfacts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Hosted and Edited by Corey O'Flanagan https://twitter.com/ofe1818 https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/ corey@songfacts.com Songfacts Podcast Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTA This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off Season 7 this week with the very remarkable singer and songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan. Aaron has released a string of compelling and original solo albums over the past decade. They are all unique and interesting, but the last 3 or 4 are real gems, both in the writing and the incredible production and delivery with Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan! being the latest release. Aaron has had an interesting path to where he's at now, starting out playing in bands and jazz band at high school, and toying with a career as a jazz guitarist. As he realized his real passion was for songwriting, he left his jazz studies behind and moved to New York. He joined or started various bands there like The Madison Square Gardeners (great band name), and Semi-Precious Weapons. He also had stints as a side-person to artists like Marc Cohn and even The New York Dolls! Eventually, Aaron relocated to Nashvile and started his solo career in earnest - he's managed to stay true to his own unique sound but has also evolved in really interesting ways with each new project. He's collaborated with folks like Sean Lennon, Jack White, Tim Easton and Lilly Hiatt and is currently in the middle of completing his next album, and we get into that process as well.You can keep track of all of his work plus his upcoming tour dates at: aaronleetasjan.comBe sure to listen to the accompanying Songs Playlist which contains some of the artist's work, plus many of the songs we discuss on the show:Playlist on Spotify / Playlist on Apple MusicIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the show with a donation or Patreon subscriptionThe show's website can be found at www.makersandshakerspodcast.comYour fearless host, Steve Dawson can be found at www.stevedawson.ca Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/mmasspodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laughers, check out this episode to hear an exhilarating journey that led to bringing the transformative power of a FREE live music concert series to the heart of downtown Harrisonburg. Hear stories from behind the scenes that helped land this $90,000 grant from the Levitt Foundation that will grace Turner Pavilion for the next three years with handicap accessible viewing and parking! Find out what to get most excited about from members of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR)'s team that residents and tourists near and far can enjoy. Get the details about the diverse line up showcasing a range of talented performers and musical genres that are sure to captivate the community through unique cultural musical experiences. Laughers, be sure to mark these fun events on your calendar where you can create unique memorable experiences with your family, on a date night or with a group of friends. So, bring your blankets, claim your spot, get some Kline's ice cream and explore downtown where you can find many fun things to do before and after these concerts. Plus, the price is unbeatable because it's …FREE! Cheers! Summer Concert Series Every Wednesday 6p-8p Starts July 12th to September 20th except for (August 23rd) To learn more or volunteer: Website: https://downtownharrisonburg.org/levitt-amp-harrisonburg/ Facebook: Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Instagram: @downtownharrisonburg Website to sign up as a volunteer & get swag: https://downtownharrisonburg.org/volunteer/ 2023 Levitt Amp Music Performers Lineup: Flor De Toloache, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Phillip-Michael Scales, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise, Cinémathèque, Twisted Pine, Rebecca Frazier, Certainly So, Larry & Joe and J & The Causeways Submissions for artists are now closed for 2023 Bands and promoters can send booking inquiries for future series to: BookingLevittHVA@gmail.com     Laughers, enjoy the award-winning delicious PrePOPsterous Gourmet Popcorn! Physical Location: 400 N Main St, Bridgewater, VA  To purchase please visit their website: https://www.prepopsterous.com/  Discount promo code: LAUGH15  To learn more about X2 Comedy & Buy Tickets visit: https://www.x2comedy.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @x2comedy

Sponsored by: www.betterhelp.com/TheBarnhttps://www.nolantaylormusic.com/Nolan Taylor, a singer-songwriter hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, possesses a vocal range that effortlessly transitions from the gentle patter of rain to the resounding crack of thunder. His music delves into the depths of hard times, unforgettable nights, and heartache. The emotional resonance of his melodies resonates not just in the ears, but deep within the bones and blood. With themes of yearning, desperation, elation, and sorrow, his lyrics ring with sincerity and authenticity. Nolan's voice channels the collective heartbreak of a lifetime, as if every poignant moment found its voice and mastery through his guitar. His performances are a captivating blend of passion and vitality that infectiously draw listeners into his stories, leaving them spellbound and emotionally invested.Nolan Taylor, Ritch Henderson, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Melodies, Lyrics, Intimate, Stripped-down, Organic, Raw, Soul-stirring, Poetic, Nostalgia, Vulnerability, Authenticity, Emotional, Performance, Guitar, Vocals, Storytelling, Folk, Americana, Indie, Coffee shops, Small venues, Festival stages, Online platforms, Personal, Profound, Musicianship, Strumming, Connection, Universal, Beauty, Simplicity, Introspective, Dreamy, Serene, Reflective, Mellow, Expressive, Captivating, Heartfelt, Honest, Gentle, Soulful, Lyrical, Contemplative, Evocative, Atmospheric, Intimate gatherings, Unplugged, Acoustic guitar, Sturgill Simpson, Colter Wall, Cody Jinks, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, John Moreland, Margo Price, Jamey Johnson, Brent Cobb, Hayes Carll, American Aquarium, Turnpike Troubadours, Amanda Shires, Whiskey Myers, Jason Eady, Zach Bryan, Courtney Marie Andrews, The Steel Woods, Ian Noe, William Clark Green, Shane Smith & The Saints, Dalton Domino, Paul Cauthen, Charley Crockett, Flatland Cavalry, Nikki Lane, Robert Ellis, The Dead South, Ruston Kelly, Sierra Ferrell, Arlo McKinley, The Band of Heathens, Tony Joe White, Lydia Loveless, Rusty Cage, Whitey Morgan and the 78's, Yola, Ryan Bingham, Joshua Ray Walker, Doug Moreland, Ward Davis, Shane Hennessy, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Jaime Wyatt, Andrew Combs, John R. Miller, Charles Wesley Godwin, Riley Downing, Sarah Shook, and Cody Canada & The DepartedThis episode is sponsored by www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn and presented to you by The Barn Media Group.

Americana, Roots, Folk, Blues and Country music. Featured Artists . New and classic tracks.Episode includes Kassi Valazza, Tim Grimm, Neil Young, Janis Ian and Aaron Lee Tasjan.

Links:Aaron Lee Tasjan"How to Write One Song" - Jeff Tweedy"When Things Fall Apart" - Pema ChodronPitch MeetingClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube. Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss Instagram Send us your feedback!The Other 22 Hours Feedback All music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss.

Nashville songwriter/producer AARON LEE TASJAN sits down with NEWSKI to discuss freaky police encounters, finding life balance, & weirdest moments of 2022.    More on Tasjan: https://www.aaronleetasjan.com/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/Newski NEWSKI ON TOUR: 3/29 - YPSILANTI, MI - Ziggys 3/30 - HAMILTON, ON - Mill's Hardware 3/31 - TORONTO, ON - Horseshoe Tavern 4/1 - ELORA, ON - Elora Brewing Co 4/2 - BARRIE, ON - Queens Hotel 4/6 - STEVEN'S POINT, WI - UWSP Dreyfus Center 4/7 - MILWAUKEE, WI - Anodyne Walkers Point 4/8 - MANITOWOC, WI - Sabbatical Brewing 4/12 - CHICAGO, IL - Golden Dagger 4/13 - ST PAUL, MN - Turf Club 4/14 - APPLETON, WI - Appleton Beer Factory  4/21 - COLUMBUS, OH - Rambling House Series 4/22 - YOUNGSTOWN, OH - Westside Bowl 4/23 - PHILADELPHIA, PA- Krobath Concert Series 4/26 - NYC - Bowery Electric 4/28 - WASHINGTON DC - Pearl St Warehouse 4/30 - RICHMOND, VA - Hardywood Brewing 5/3 - ORLANDO, FL - Will's Pub 5/4 - ST AUGUSTINE - Sarbez 5/5 - WEST DESTIN, FL - Rock by the Sea Fest 5/6 - WEST DESTIN, FL - Rock by the Sea Fest 5/20 - HAVANA, IL - Havana Songwriters Fest (solo)   5/23 - SEATTLE, WA - Fun House 5/24 - BEND, OR - Old St Francis School 5/25 - PORTLAND, OR - The White Eagle 5/26-27 - PORT ANGELES, WA - JFFA Festival 

Americana, Roots, Country, Folk and Acoustic music. Featured Artists . New and classic tracks.Episode includes tracks by Mary Gauthier, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Leif Vollebeck, Mavis Staples and Levon Helm.Presented by Stephen Egan in Dublin.

This episode of the CHS reminds us that we're already halfway thru summer, or awfully darned close! Why not celebrate with some great music from artists like Tom Petty, The Santana Brothers, Karl Denson, Los Lonely Boys, Paul Carrack, Aaron Lee Tasjan, The Devil Makes Three, Rex Orange County, Palms Station, John Hiatt, Wings and SO many more! Plus, this week's headset is a loving tribute to The Jayhawks! Enjoy!!!!! {and HYDRATE! ;>}

Drummer and Nashville native, Jerry Pentecost has played with John Prine, Brent Cobb, Amanda Shires, Caitlin Rose, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and many others. In 2018 he became only the second drummer ever nominated for the Americana Music Association's Instrumentalist of the Year award. Since around 2019, Jerry has been the drummer for the Grammy award winning group, Old crow Medicine Show. In this episode, Jerry talks about:    Loyalty over pay when juggling multiple gigs    Playing the Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame honoring Eddy Bayers    Drumming for Old Crow Medicine Show    Covering many roles with OCMS including playing mandolin, bones and singing    Recording the latest OCMS record, Paint This Town    Two op-eds he wrote for the Tennessean focusing on Black History    Dealing with systemic racism    Traditional country drumming and serving the song

My guest is Columbus, Ohio-based Producer/Mixing Engineer Mark Abrams. Mark has worked with Angel Lopez (Kanye West, Coldplay, Sam Smith), Kara Dioguardi, Spencer Sutherland, Buggie, Effee, Mark Stepro (Drummer for Butch Walker, The Wallflowers, Aaron Lee Tasjan), Ryan Brown (Drummer for Dweezil Zappa), Kid Runner, and Lydia Loveless. Mark is also the content manager for Puremix.  In this episode, we discuss: Matt's Shower Voice Growing up in Illinois & Ohio Supportive Family Discovering Audio Conservatory of Recording Weather Skipping the Bar for the SSL Bullshit Studio Behavior Parents Basement Studio Getting Financially Savy Working Jobs You Hate Work Ethic Working for Sweetwater Doing Post Work Nintendo Games Las Vegas Building a New Studio Carl Tatz Designs Watching Vance Powell Work Puremix  Intention Six-Figure Home Studio Podcast Zapier Matt's Rant: Staying on Top of Your MoneyLinks and Show Notes Quickbooks Link Mark's SIte Chris Graham on WCA  IRS Website Puremix WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Mark Abrams Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau  Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This edition of the Coast Highway Shuffle simply features great songs from amazing artists such as Primal Scream, John Lee Hooker, ELO, Joe Cocker, Molly Hatchett, Tony Furtado, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Yukon Blonde, Steve Stevens and SO MANY more. ENJOOOOYYYYY!!!!

Today's episode has been a long time coming. I first heard the name Tristen on this show last year when I interviewed Aaron Lee Tasjan. After taking a deep dive into her music I knew that she should be on the show! So here we are! Tristen came to Nashville years ago as a confident young songwriter and we chat about that journey, her latest album release from last year call “Aquatic Flowers” and I learn about Louis Anderson's views on paprika!Our conversation, like her lyrics, have depth, are fun and leave you wanting more. So please welcome to the Songfacts Podcast, the lovely Tristen!https://www.tristen.com/https://www.songfacts.com/https://www.facebook.com/songfactshttps://twitter.com/Songfactshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://twitter.com/pantheonpodsHosted and Edited by Corey O'Flanaganhttps://twitter.com/ofe1818https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/corey@songfacts.comSongfacts Podcast Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTAThis show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Today's episode has been a long time coming. I first heard the name Tristen on this show last year when I interviewed Aaron Lee Tasjan. After taking a deep dive into her music I knew that she should be on the show! So here we are!  Tristen came to Nashville years ago as a confident young songwriter and we chat about that journey, her latest album release from last year call “Aquatic Flowers” and I learn about Louis Anderson's views on paprika! Our conversation, like her lyrics, have depth, are fun and leave you wanting more. So please welcome to the Songfacts Podcast, the lovely Tristen! https://www.tristen.com/ https://www.songfacts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/songfacts https://twitter.com/Songfacts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Hosted and Edited by Corey O'Flanagan https://twitter.com/ofe1818 https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/ corey@songfacts.com Songfacts Podcast Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTA This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode has been a long time coming. I first heard the name Tristen on this show last year when I interviewed Aaron Lee Tasjan. After taking a deep dive into her music I knew that she should be on the show! So here we are! Tristen came to Nashville years ago as a confident young songwriter and we chat about that journey, her latest album release from last year call “Aquatic Flowers” and I learn about Louis Anderson's views on paprika!Our conversation, like her lyrics, have depth, are fun and leave you wanting more. So please welcome to the Songfacts Podcast, the lovely Tristen!https://www.tristen.com/https://www.songfacts.com/https://www.facebook.com/songfactshttps://twitter.com/Songfactshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://twitter.com/pantheonpodsHosted and Edited by Corey O'Flanaganhttps://twitter.com/ofe1818https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/corey@songfacts.comSongfacts Podcast Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTAThis show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Today's episode has been a long time coming. I first heard the name Tristen on this show last year when I interviewed Aaron Lee Tasjan. After taking a deep dive into her music I knew that she should be on the show! So here we are!  Tristen came to Nashville years ago as a confident young songwriter and we chat about that journey, her latest album release from last year call “Aquatic Flowers” and I learn about Louis Anderson's views on paprika! Our conversation, like her lyrics, have depth, are fun and leave you wanting more. So please welcome to the Songfacts Podcast, the lovely Tristen! https://www.tristen.com/ https://www.songfacts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/songfacts https://twitter.com/Songfacts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Hosted and Edited by Corey O'Flanagan https://twitter.com/ofe1818 https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/ corey@songfacts.com Songfacts Podcast Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTA This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featuring music from Ladyhawke, Moon Duo, Parquet Courts, Skyway Man, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Strand of Oaks, Torres, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Mega Bog, Tom Waits, Arlo Parks, Camera Obscura, Alberta Hunter, Delaney Davidson and Marlon Williams and Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs

Perhaps there exists nothing more beautiful than when beauty is mixed with sadness. Add in some world-class musical talent, the type of harmony singing only possible between siblings, and the benefit of the 10,000-foot view of life gleaned by formative years in flying machines and you have a starting point for The Whitmore Sisters. The elder, Eleanor, has been making music for years as one-half of The Mastersons and performing and recording as a member of Steve Earle's band, the Dukes. The younger of the pair, Bonnie, has been making a name for herself with a number of solo albums full of fearless songwriting and tours with the likes of James McMurtry. Although close, the Whitmore sisters hadn't recorded together in an official capacity until the Covid-19 pandemic presented a silver lining opportunity in the form of a self-imposed Covid bubble of isolation and time away from their normally-busy schedules as working musicians. With music touring, recording, and nearly everything else shut down, Elanor's husband, guitarist Chris Masterson, challenged Elanor and Bonnie to use the break wisely and finally get to work as a duo in order to feature their ample talents. With Masterson producing, The Whitmore Sisters conjured their debut album, Ghost Stories, in the midst of shutdowns and once-in-a-century uncertainty, and the results are self-evident and reflective of both their upbringing and their status as roots rock royalty. The Whitmore Sisters' father was a Navy pilot and folk singer, and the album's opener, “Learn to Fly,” reflects life as experienced in the unmatched freedom and peril of flight. As for the other half of their family tree, their mother was an opera singer, which makes for the perfect bloodline to imbue the real-life tragedy of the loss of a pair of Bonnie's former romantic partners - one of whom was singer Justin Townes Earle, who died of an accidental drug overdose in 2020 - into songs like “Friends We Leave Behind.” There is also a take on their friend Aaron Lee Tasjan's “Big Heart Sick Mind” and a cover of the Paul McCartney-penned and Everly Brothers-sung “On the Wings of a Nightingale” to complement their original compositions. Ghost Stories has the beauty, the sadness, the wings, and the joy of life in its eleven songs, standing as a strong and long-overdue debut from The Whitmore Sisters.

The Whitmore sisters are a duo made of Eleanor and Bonnie Whitmore, two sisters who have both made incredible careers for themselves in the music industry. Older sister Eleanor is half of the duo “The Mastersons” with her husband Chris. She's also toured with Steve Earle for years, and worked with Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings on the recent album by Tanya Tucker “While I'm Living.” Bonnie is an accomplished musician herself living in Austin Texas, and has worked with artists like Hayes Carll, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Aaron Lee Tasjan to name a few. They recently teamed up to record an album together, and it sounds phenomenal. I had a chance to chat with them about the album, I hope ya dig it! 

Nugget, Episode 1.383, 26.12.2021: Die besten Songs aus dem Jahr 2021 according to Andreas Renner (DAZN)? Da sollte man auf jeden Fall mal bei The Hellacopters, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Ghost, James McMurtry, Black Label und Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds vorbeihören.

Se acaba el año, pero antes celebremos con canciones apropiadas lo que nos quede en este valle de rockandroll, como Kurt Baker echando de menos el verano (nunca estamos contentos con lo que tenemos) mientras los de Rome, Georgia rockean a ritmo de cascabeles alrededor del árbol de la Glorieta o como el reverendo Billy Gibbons a paso de blues. Nuestro favorito aussie Paul Kelly tiene dos canciones, una a rimto psicobeatle y una balada grupo de chicas con la que repetir el estribillo Christmas antes de que la reina del tex-mex Stephanie Urbina Jones nos cante un mariachi y Aaron Lee Tasjan se descuelgue con una tarjeta navideña y Dana Countryman nos cuente lo que la navidad significa para él (la lista es bastante completita). Amanda Shires lo deja estar mientras Ron Wood liga con Andrea Corr (a lo mejor era al revés) y suenan villancicos honky tonk con Morgan Wade, Lainey Wilson anda preparando cookies y David Adam Byrnes intenta que su chica vuelva (ay) para nochevieja y el clásico de Buck Owens que todos los niños han tenido claro desde siempre. Oye, Papá Noel se parece mucho a papá, ¿no?. No, es papá el que se parece a Papá Noel, hoe, hoe, hoe.Kurt Baker, Christmas In The SandThe Georgia Thunderbolts, Rockin' Around The Christmas TreeBilly F Gibbons, Jingle Bell BluesPaul Kelly, ChristmasPaul Kelly w Linda Bull, Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)Stephanie Urbina Jones, Merryiachi ChristmasBoo Ray & Aaron Lee Tasjan, Christmas CardDana Countryman, That's What Christmas Means to MeAmanda Shires, Wish For YouAndrea Corr & Ron Wood, Blue Christmas.Morgan Wade, I'll Be Home for ChristmasLainey Wilson, Christmas CookiesDavid Adam Byrnes, Honky Tonk ChristmasJD Shelburne, Santa Looked a Lot Like DaddyCowboy Mouth, Jingle Bells

Fayetteville Roots co-founders and musicans Bernice & Bryan Hembree (Smokey & The Mirror) hit the road in their Sprinter van and sit down for a conversation with Aaron Lee Tasjan Roots on the Road is edited by Josue Garcia & Produced by Josue Garcia & Bernice & Bryan Hembree. (Recorded January 2020 at 30A Festival in Florida) Fayetteville Roots: www.fayettevilleroots.org FR Instagram: @fayettevilleroots Smokey & The Mirror: www.smokeyandthemirror.com Aaron Lee Tasjan: https://www.aaronleetasjan.com ALT Instagram: @aaronleetasjan FAYETTEVILLE ROOTS is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to connect community through music and food. We produce the Fayetteville Roots Festival, operate the Roots HQ (a historic venue on the Fayetteville Square), foster support opportunities for musicians and the music community, and lead year-round music & food community and educational programming in Northwest Arkansas and beyond.

In this edition I talk to Aaron Lee Tasjan. We talk about working with musical legends, making guitar not sound like a guitar and Aaron Lee makes some musical recommendations. Recorded November 16th, 2021 at Schubas (socially distanced and masked).

Ryan Anderson gallops into The Marinade. Ryan is the lead singer and principal songwriter for the band Bendigo Fletcher, whose latest record Fits of Laughter is one of our favorites of the year.  This episode is the third in our Americanafest 2021 series. I was fortunate to travel to Nashville, TN, for a weekend in September. I got to spend time with wonderful creatives and saw outstanding sets from AHI, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Van Plating, Tre Burt, Great Peacock, Matthew Fowler, and several more. If you ever have the chance to go to Americanafest, do it. The folks whose music you love are not only playing sets all over town but also just mingling in the crowd. And, to a person the folks I got to meet and hang out with was a pure delight. This conversation with Ryan got real deep real fast and we are so excited to bring it your way. 

We're honored this week to have Gary Waldman as our guest on No Simple Road. Gary is Neal Casal's long-time friend and manager as well as the executive producer of 'Highway Butterfly: The Songs Of Neal Casal' and the founder and Executive Director of the Neal Casal Music Foundation. With a list of titles like that you know this conversation goes deep quick. We talk with Gary about what went into the creation of 'Highway Butterfly', how he met Neal, what the common thread was that created such a solid bond between the two of them, the importance of asking for help when we struggle, Neal's love of photography and the subsequent coffee table book of his images, and a whole lot more!The Album 'Highway Butterfly: The Songs Of Neal Casal features Circles Around The Sun, Erik Krasno, Marcus King, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, Billy Strings, Hiss Golden Messenger, Fruit Bats, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Jonathan Wilson, Shooter Jennings, Leslie Mendelson, Vetiver, Beachwood Sparks, Jaime Wyatt, Aaron Lee Tasjan, J Mascis, Dori Freeman, Warren Haynes, Cass McCombs, Kenny Roby, Norah Jones' Puss N Boots and Tim Heidecker, among others.SONG AT THE END OF THE INTERVIEW: 'All The Luck In The World' performed by Billy String & Circles Around The Sun - off 'Highway Butterfly: The Songs Of Neal Casal'For more on the Neal Casal Music Foundation and to purchase the album head over to: www.nealcasalmusicfoundation.org/FOR FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroadFor 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 10% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF:CIRCLES AROUND THE SUNOUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF:CHILLDREN OF INDIGONo Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we're up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tenemos hoy un programa que empieza con powerpop, deriva hacia el rock and roll garajero y el clásico elvisino para volver a acabar con pop. Y así, empezamos con las The Checkered Hearts que versionan a los The Knack (las buenas chicas no, pero yo sí, cantan), otro de los grandes temas de Kasim Sulton y el rocker Walk Alone de los milaneses Radio Days que hoy andan por Caravaca PowerPop. El pop psicodélico y espacial de Daniel Wylie sirve de relax antes de relamernos con lo nuevo de unos amigos, Eddie Spaguetti y Frank Meyer, que han hecho un disco juntos que promete alegrías, no tan fuertes como las chicas del día de todos los finales de los Plastic Tears o la necesidad de acción juvenil de los Idolizers. El rnr clásico es de Lucky Jones, georgiano, que recuerda todos los riffs clásicos en su reciente EP This Ain't Memphis. Escuchamos lo nuevo de Bryan Estepa, popero de pro y acabamos con el arte de Jesse Malin y la colaboración de Aaron Lee Tasjan al disco tributo a Neal Casal. Y de bonus, otra de Jim Lauderdale con sus ecos de country rock de los 70.The Checkered Hearts, Good Girls Don'tKasim Sulton, Everything I Shouldn't WantRadio Days, Walk AloneDaniel Wylie's Cosmic Rough Riders, Our Love Will Never DieDaniel Wylie's Cosmic Rough Riders, Listen To The Sound Of The RainEddie Spaghetti & Frank Meyer, I Think It Sucks (And I Don't Like It)Plastic Tears, Doomsday GirlsThe Idolizers, Action!Lucky Jones, L. A. WomanLucky Jones, Hammer DownBryan Estepa, Back To The MiddleBryan Estepa, Everything You WantedJesse Malin, Tall Black HorsesAaron Lee Tasjan, Traveling After DarkJim Lauderdale, Sister Horizon Acho, visita nuestro Facebook y déjanos tus peticiones, comentarios, canciones...O escríbenos un email aquí.

Episode 438 also includes an E.W. Essay titled "Wow." We share an excerpt from a piece written by Wyatt Williams for the September 2021 Edition of Harper's Magazine titled "Eating the Whale." We have an E.W. poem called "Rising." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Andy Shauf, Leon Clark, Richard Swift, Paul McCartney & Wings, Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors... 

Thrown into the Nashville music machine as a teenager, singer/songwriter Maggie Rose came to realize that her creative aspirations had outgrown the rigid confines of the Music Row scene. Rebranding both herself and her musical style, Maggie has evolved an independent style and an open mindset that transcends artistic boundaries, resulting in the genre-blending songs on her incredible forthcoming album "Have A Seat". Join Nick as he and Maggie discuss recording in Muscle Shoals, the joys of meeting new artists through podcasting, and fighting for equality and recognition in the traditionally conservative country music scene. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:36] Maggie's new record "Have A Seat" was ready to go when the pandemic hit, so she's been sitting on a lot of great music that will finally see the light of day [02:28] Over the last five years, Maggie has discovered just what she can do with her voice thanks to her producer urging her to record live [03:42] Maggie felt the pressure of music history when she recorded at the storied Muscle Shoals studio [06:04] The tense and uncertain nature of the world over the last few years informed Maggie's songwriting, bringing both defiance and understanding to the music she created [09:45] Maggie was up for the challenge of making this record, with the big sound and the complex production she was aiming for [11:55] Maggie was able to shoot videos during the pandemic, including a three-part series for the song "What Are We Fighting For?" in which she plays five different characters [14:14] After performing at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals for a radio concert, Maggie tailored her songwriting towards the goal of actually recording her next album at the legendary studio [18:22] Being part of the Nashville music scene since she was a teen, Maggie realized she needed to redefine herself and become her an independent artist in order to break free of the confines of Music Row [22:35] Maggie recognizes that the marginalized groups in the music industry are locking arms and demanding equality [24:38] Maggie launched her podcast "Salute To The Songbird" to feature and celebrate the work and artistry of female musicians, making many new friends in the process [29:13] In doing her podcast, Maggie was surprised by the different responses when her guests were asked how their perspective as a woman shaped their careers [32:26] Maggie is excited to have finally have fifty concert dates on her schedule, as a chance to connect with fans and get honest feedback on her new songs [34:06] Many of Maggie's upcoming shows are headlining gigs, but she's also hosting her own outdoor camping music festival in Missouri in July [35:14] Maggie is enjoying a lot of new music from artists as diverse as Katie Pruitt to Vampire Weekend to Aaron Lee Tasjan   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Maggie Rose. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @SingleLock [Single Lock Records, run by Maggie's producer Ben Tanner] @them_vibes [Them Vibes, band of Maggie's musicians Alex Haddad and Larry "Brother Love" Florman] @whissellmusic [Lauren Whissell, songwriter] @Wilmac50  @JonSantanaMusic [songwriter] @charlottesands [songwriter] @BrettTruitt [songwriter]   @BrigettaA [Brigetta Truitt, songwriter] @sarahtomekdrummer @brothersosborne [T.J. Osborne] @MickeyGuyton @mirandalambert @RubyAmanfu @ladycouchmusic @goesbydylan [Dylan Hartigan, musician] @kellyclarkson @KPmusik [musician Katie Pruitt] @amythystkiah @vampireweekend @aaronleetasjan1 @Elizabeth_Cook @billwithers @DevonGilfillian @JilletteJohnson @SummerCampFest @Bonnaroo @Fame_Music [Fame Music Studios in Muscle Shoals] @osirispod  @fordfairchild [Maggie's video director]    

Aaron Lee Tasjan, who looks like a character from That '70s Show but sounds like Tom Petty (even Petty's drummer thinks so), makes a kind of unpredictable, mind-bending music that addresses concerns specific to his generation: digital overload, mental health, identity. But this isn't the confessional songwriting you're used to. It's presented with a nod and a wink to take the edge off.After bouncing from Delaware to California, to New York City, Tasjan's current home is Nashville, where he spoke to us about his latest album, Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!, and some tracks from his back catalogue. He was recently interviewed by Sir Elton John, which is where we'll start.https://www.aaronleetasjan.com/https://www.songfacts.com/https://www.facebook.com/songfactshttps://twitter.com/Songfactshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://twitter.com/pantheonpodsHosted and Edited by Corey O'Flanaganhttps://twitter.com/ofe1818https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/corey@songfacts.comSongfacts Podcast Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTAThis show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Aaron Lee Tasjan, who looks like a character from That '70s Show but sounds like Tom Petty (even Petty's drummer thinks so), makes a kind of unpredictable, mind-bending music that addresses concerns specific to his generation: digital overload, mental health, identity. But this isn't the confessional songwriting you're used to. It's presented with a nod and a wink to take the edge off.After bouncing from Delaware to California, to New York City, Tasjan's current home is Nashville, where he spoke to us about his latest album, Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!, and some tracks from his back catalogue. He was recently interviewed by Sir Elton John, which is where we'll start.https://www.aaronleetasjan.com/https://www.songfacts.com/https://www.facebook.com/songfactshttps://twitter.com/Songfactshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://twitter.com/pantheonpodsHosted and Edited by Corey O'Flanaganhttps://twitter.com/ofe1818https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/corey@songfacts.comSongfacts Podcast Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTAThis show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

On this episode of The Setlist Podcast we welcome Aaron Lee Tasjan to the show. Aaron is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who has been performing and recording records for over a decade. In 2013 he moved to Nashville, TN to pursue a solo career. In this episode Aaron talks in detail about his newest solo recording titled “Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!”. After listening to the podcast check out Aaron's website at arronleetasjan.com.

Episode 41 of the HELL FUCKIN' YEAH! Podcast with Mike Gruttola. Interview with Interstellar Popstar Aaron Lee Tasjan on his new album TASJAN! TASJAN! TASJAN! Available now on streaming, vinyl out March 19 2021. aaronleetasjan.com

Aaron Lee Tasjan never met a boundary he didn't like to push against until it toppled right over. Realizing at an early age that music school wasn't for him, Aaron struck out for the Big Apple to chart his own creative course, both as a member of Semi-Precious Weapons, and as a solo performer. He brings his quirky, flirting-with-androgyny sensibilities to everything he does, whether it's belting out spur-of-the-moment lyrics for his agit-pop songcraft, or working behind the console as a producer for Drivin' N' Cryin'. Follow along as Nick and Aaron navigate a freewheeling walk down memory lane that takes them from the bars of New York City to the star-studded stages of Bonnaroo. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:58] Aaron unpacks his new album, "Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!", and the unorthodox recording process that led to its creation [04:09] Aaron explains what prompted him to make the move from New York to Nashville [06:23] Aaron is too busy with his own music to participate in any side projects [09:08] Aaron describes how promoting music today differs from "back in the day" [11:54] Personal experience with gender fluidity and self-expression became important elements of Aaron's music [15:16] To the amazement of many, Aaron brought drag performers to an awards performance in Nashville [17:49] Aaron's love of 50s jazz guitarists didn't jibe with what the Berkelee School Of Musc wanted to teach him [19:56] Thanks to Tony Visconti, Aaron got an offer to play with his idols The New York Dolls [21:49] One too many 'shrooms led to an unforgettable night for Aaron on the Bonnaroo stage Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook.   Find out more about today's guest, Aaron Lee Tasjan Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @ToddSnider @JohnPrineMusic @kkristofferson @drivinncryin @annkpowers  @ChuckProphet @TheRubinoos @leeannwomack @Wynonna @Tonuspomus   @new_york_dolls @SteveConteNYC @Bonnaroo @edhelms @MissMargoPrice @BerkleeCollege  

New West Records recording artist Aaron Lee Tasjan is getting personal on his upcoming release Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan! (Available Fri Feb 5th 2021) From family friend and President Joe Biden to mentor and pal Kevn Kinney, ALT is ready to let the world in on how he feels, thinks, and rocks. Listen in and enjoy this brilliant mind at work as he redefines Rock N Roll. C'MON NOW!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feddhead/support

Episode 331 also includes an EW Essay titled "Red Umbrella." We share "Let America Be America Again" by Langston Hughes as read by James Earl Jones. We have an EW poem called "Flicker." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Django Reinhardt, Stephan Grapelli, the Pretenders, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Hombre Bestia, Taj Mahal, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Branford Marsalis and Terrence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted In the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors...

Aaron Lee Tasjan followed the classic well worn path to Americana stardom - starting 150 bands, playing guitar with the New York Dolls, sticking sequins onto his own suits and micro dosing for songwriting inspiration. He joins me to talk about the album that taught him to play guitar - The Beatles uber-classic ‘Revolver'. We talk about the Beatles eternal mission to top their latest groundbreaking recordings, what it would've been like to hear these songs new when they first were released, the diversity of influences on both Aaron and the Beatles (and the impact that has on their music) and more. My Favorite Album is a podcast on the impact great music has on our lives. Each episode features a guest on their favorite album of all time - why they love it, their history with the album and how it's influenced them. Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journalist and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you've got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com.

On the cover of his breakthrough album Silver Tears, Aaron Lee Tasjan is a zen looking rhinestone cowboy, blazing with light in a mirror ball suit. On the stereo, his music blazes with quirky observations, lush romanticism and psychedelia. He's one of the most fascinating country rockers in Americana music, and this hour he sits down with a Nashville DJ who knows him well. Since moving to Music City in 2013  Aaron Lee Tasjan has grown in stature and renown in two simultaneous, mutually reinforcing ways. In traditional fashion, he's been praised by critics and curators, landing media spots like Daytrotter sessions and NPR. And on the inside track, he's become a beloved enabler of the EAst Nashville music renaissance, collaborating and supporting lesser-known artists and side musicians. People just really really like the guy. He's self-effacing and mellow. So it's almost shocking when you see him on stage, his mirrored suit sparkling, making moody, sensuous, tuneful country rock and roll. The album's uptown artsy qualities become a lot more comprehensible when you learn that Tasjan came to Music City after many years establishing himself in New York, where he was in several well loved bands, including - as a sideman anyway - glam punk icons the New York Dolls. And that's all after turning down a scholarship to study jazz guitar at the Berklee College of Music. This is one multi-faceted musician. This week, I cede the microphone to my friend and Nashville radio colleague Gina Frary Bacon for an in-depth conversation with Tasjan. She's a DJ on independent radio station WXNA and a career TV producer who's had plenty of experience herself with the New York music scene.  Also, Berklee College of Music's Panos Panay on the latest in Music, Money and Metadata.   

Mark Stepro is a Los Angeles-based musician originally from Ohio. He has performed on every continent except Antarctica and has appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Craig Ferguson, and Carson Daly. Since 2010, Stepro has been touring and recording with singer-songwriter-producer Butch Walker, performing not only on Walker's own records and tours but also playing on records produced by Walker (Train, Keith Urban, Gavin Degraw, The Wind And The Wave, Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem, etc.). Stepro appears on Walker's most recent release, "Stay Gold" (Dangerbird Records) and recently completed a six-week tour with Butch and the rest of the band. Stepro also performs with singer Mary McBride under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State as a Cultural Ambassador, presenting American music overseas. The group has logged performances in twenty-three countries such as Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Indonesia, appearing in schools, hospitals, prisons, women's shelters, orphanages, and places of worship. He has also performed or recorded with Panic! At The Disco, Hayes Carll, Ben Kweller, Jackson Browne, Courtney Love, Corb Lund, Sara and Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek, Morgan Kibby of M83, Sara Bareilles, Jakob Dylan of The Wallflowers, Mike Viola, Joe Pug, Robert Ellis, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Adam Levy, and Tim Easton. A passionate student, he has studied with teachers Ed Soph, Steve Houghton and Glenn Kotche of Wilco. Stepro lives in Atwater Village, Los Angeles with his television writer wife and their one-year-old son William. He enjoys cooking, running and reading.