Podcast appearances and mentions of chuck mead

On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome Chuck Mead!   0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 1:44 - Interview with Chuck Mead 19:58 - Entertainment withBill Cody   Connect with WSM Radio: Visit the WSM Radio WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/650AMWSM Follow WSM Radio on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@wsmradio Like WSM Radio on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioFB Check out WSM Radio on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioInsta Follow WSM Radio on X: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioTweets Listen to WSM Radio LIVE: http://bit.ly/WSMListenLive Listen to WSM on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/live/wsm-radio...  

When Chuck Mead was a young boy, he and his sister moved with their parents to Lawrence, Kansas. He got a drum kit as a gift when he was 12, and soon after started playing in the family's band. It was made up of his mom, his dad, his grandparents and uncles who played country and western, and Chuck would also sing songs by Carl Perkins and Elvis. An uncle taught Chuck how to play guitar and by high school, he was playing in bands with friends. He continued to play while attending The University of Kansas, still having a fondness for rockabilly and country, but was also listening to Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, Springsteen and even the Ramones. His band, The Homestead Grays, recorded a couple of records and after college, Chuck moved to Nashville. He played in the window of Tootsie's Orchid Lounge and before long, he and Gary Bennett formed BR549. Crowds packed in to see them play Robert's on Lower Broadway. They were an enormous hit, and soon became famous worldwide. A few weeks after seeing him with his current band, The Stalwarts, I had the pleasure of talking with the extremely talented, and very very funny, Chuck Mead.Photo by Joshua Black Wilkins. Follow him here on Instagram.Save on certified Pre-Owned iPhones, Androids, AirPods, Macs, Smartwatches, accessories, and more at Plug Tech. – http://plug.tech/DJFEYBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Thanks for listening to Frets with DJ Fey. You can follow or subscribe for FREE at most podcast platforms. If you play guitar and are interested in being a guest, or have a suggestion for one, send me an email at davefey@me.com. You can also find information about guitarists, bands and more at the Frets with DJ Fey Facebook page. Give it a like! And – stay tuned…

The standard guitar tuning is only a suggestion! Joe talked about Mellotron, Cubase and Pro Tools, creative guitar tunings, recording piano and drums, training your ear for eq, headphones vs speakers, home studios and the sound of drywall vs volume. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Joe Pisapia a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work as a member of Guster and k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang. He co-produced and co-wrote Guster's 2006 release, Ganging Up On the Sun, an album that cracked Billboard's Top 25 and was one of the best selling internet albums of the year. He did the same on the band's 2010 Easy Wonderful. He produced and penned the title track for Lang's 2011 album, Sing It Loud, and acted as music director for the accompanying tour. As a producer and mixer Joes credits include: Ben Folds Five's, The Hush Kids, Zac Clark, Drew Holcolmb, Chuck Mead, Josh Rouse, Courtney Jaye, Matt Wertz, William Tyler, The Silver Seas and The Pierces and when the Grammy Award-winning band Fun needed orchestral recording for its Grammy performance, they called on Joe. Originally from New Jersey Joe moved to Nashville with his band Joe Mark's Brother in the 90s with whom he has made beautiful sounding records and Joe has continued to record as a solo artist producing from his own studio Middle Tree in East Nashville. His 2002 release Daydreams was given four stars and called “stellar” by AllMusic.com. Ron Sexsmith called 2015's Nightvision, “amazing” and the “best thing” he's “heard in a long time.”  In 2016 Pisapia collaborated with singer/ songwriter Kate York for the duet E.P. “Kate York And Joe Pisapia.” and in 2018 Joe released two full length solo albums. “Connection” and “Cosmic Christmas”.  In 2019 Pisapia recorded his first instrumental album, “Imbolc.” For a 2020 release of the album, he made music “videos,” which consisted of him making some of his favorite comfort foods. Joe also produced much of, and mixed all of Pam Tillis' “Looking For A Feeling.” Tillis cut Pisapia's song “Better Friends,” which was originally released on his solo album, “Connection.” NPR's Ann Powers singled out Tillis' version of “Better Friends” calling it a “quintessential country song.” Also in 2019 Joe produced Jillette Johnson's “It's A Beautiful Day And I Love You,” and was part of the live ensemble whom recorded the album “Outside Child” by Allison Russell, produced by Dan Knobler which Joe described as “tantamount to a holy experience.” THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! https://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://www.native-instruments.com use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://lewitt.link/rockstars https://www.Spectra1964.com https://MacSales.com/rockstars https://iZotope.com use code ROCK10 to get 10% off any individual plugin! https://www.adam-audio.com https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy  https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Y5ypkRrlcKQWcy6fPjgX8?si=dec7efe6473e4d00 If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/425

Martin Lynds is a musician and editor who tours most often with Chuck Mead and His Grassy Knoll boys but has stayed busy performing and/or recording with many others, including Cheap Trick's Tom Petersson, Kevin Gordon, Marah, Bobby Bare, Rodney Crowell and Marty Stuart. In this episode, Martin talks about:    Exploring styles outside your comfort zone    Finding your people without being concerned with the hustle    His experiences living in Washington D.C.    Finding a “clubhouse” to meet other musicians and create experiences    His gig with Chuck Mead    Backline nightmares    The hidden beauty of traditional country drumming

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!   Today is Sunday, May 14th, 2023 Carly and I are back with another new episode.    Before we get to today's guest let me invite you once again to go check out our Patreon page and consider becoming a supporter of our little show here for as little as $3 a month.  Just go to the Support the Podcast tab at TheTroubadourPodcast.com and click on our Patreon link.  Carly and I would be eternally grateful as we continue to try to keep our head above water with this thing.   Back in March of 2021 Carly and I released Episode #112 of The Troubadour featuring a western swing band that I knew had a boatload of talent.  The interview featured Ryan Humbert and Emily Bates of the Ohio based band named The Shootouts.  At the time they were promoting their latest record entitled “Bullseye” produced by Chuck Mead.  Well, since that time they've been grinding it out on the road and have cut another record called “Stampede” with Ray Benson and Sam Seifert co-producing.  “Stampede” features guest performances by Ray, Asleep at the Wheel,  Jim Lauderdale, Marty Stuart, Raul Malo and Buddy Miller.  Not exactly a bunch of light-weights!   Today we're catching up with Shootouts frontman Ryan Humbert to hear all about the new record and their debut performance at The Grand Ole Opry on February 24th, 2023 which just also happened to be the day “Stampede” was released.   There're some great conversation in this episode that you won't want to miss so let's get to it!  Here comes Episode #174 of The Troubadour and our visit with Ryan Humbert, frontman of the red hot western swing band, The Shootouts.

Born and raised in Rahway, New Jersey, Pisapia migrated to Nashville in the mid-1990s with his brother, the drummer Marc Pisapia, as the namesake members of Joe, Marc's Brother. Following its Rick Clark- produced self-titled debut, the band quickly became progenitors of a burgeoning indie pop and rock scene that included artists such as Josh Rouse, David Mead and Lambchop. In 2000, the release of the Robin Eaton, Roger Moutenot and Brad Jones-produced Around the Year with Joe, Marc's Brother cemented the band's reputation as masters of the pop-rock genre. While Joe, Marc's Brother as a unit now performs infrequently, Pisapia continues to record and perform as a solo artist.As a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work as a member of Guster and k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang. He co- produced and co-wrote Guster's 2006 release, Ganging Up On the Sun, an album that cracked Billboard's Top 25 and was one of the best selling internet albums of the year.  He did the same on the band's 2010 Easy Wonderful. He produced and penned the title track for Lang's 2011 album, Sing It Loud, and acted as music director for the accompanying tour.As a producer and mixer, he's worked on some of the finest indie rock and pop and Americana records to come out of Nashville in the last few years. Among his credits are: Ben Folds Five's The Sound Of The Life Of The Mind, The Hush Kids (Self Titled,) Zac Clark (Self Titled,) Drew Holcolmb And The Neighbors' Medicine and Souvenir, Chuck Mead's Free State Serenade, Josh Rouse's Love In The Modern Age, Courtney Jaye's The Exotic Sounds Of Courtney Jaye, Matt Wertz's While We're Becoming, William Tyler's Lost Colony E.P. and Paper Hats, The Silver Seas' Alaska and ThePierces' self-titled album.  When the Grammy Award-winning band Fun. needed orchestral recording for its Grammy performance, they called on Pisapia.In 2016 Pisapia collaborated with singer/ songwriter Kate York for the duet E.P. “Kate York And Joe Pisapia.” The song “All My Worry” was featured in the 2016 “Magnolia Mix Tape” vinyl release. 2018 was a watershed year for Pisapia as he released two full length solo albums. https://www.joepisapia.net/https://www.facebook.com/JoePisapiaMusic/https://www.instagram.com/joepisapia/?hl=enhttps://joepisapia.bandcamp.com/Host - Trey Mitchelltreymitchellphotography IGfeeding_the_senses_unsensored on IGtrey mitchell: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074368084848For Sponsorship Information or Questions -  ftsunashville@gmail.comTheme Song - Damien HorneTake It From Me @damienhorne

In this time capsule episode from the eTown show archives, we're revisiting a live show from 2009 in Fort Collins, Colorado featuring Loretta Lynn and Chuck Mead. We'll also have a conversation with this week's eChievement Award winner, Jane Clark, about her work with the non-profit effort, the Land Legacy Trust, which works in preserving natural areas, and farm and ranch lands, for everyone's benefit.

Join Smilin' Jay McDowell, guitar-player-turned-upright bassist from the small town of West Lafayette, Indiana, as he takes you on his journey from watching and playing in bands in the back room at Lucy's to traveling the world with BR5-49. If you lived in Nashville in the 90s and loved live music you may have known about the punk scene at Lucy's, but you definitely knew about the resurgence of hillbilly and western swing played in the seedy honky tonks on Lower Broad. Jay felt equally at home in both places. Some nights he'd hang out and watch bands at Lucy's or play a gig there with the band Hellbilly. Other nights he'd go downtown to drink cheap beer and watch Greg Garing, Paul Burch, Tim Carroll, or BR5-49 play at Tootsie's or Robert's Western Wear. When he was asked to join BR5-49 he jumped at the chance (it may have been the liquor talking), switching his primary instrument from guitar to stand-up bass and adding some additional style and substance to a band already bursting with it. Jay's tales include his favorite shows at Lucy's, what the scene was like on Lower Broad both pre- and post-BR5-49, chatting with Keith Richards and John Fogerty, touring with Bob Dylan, and what it was like when ALL the record companies came a-callin'. Smilin' Jay McDowell heads the video department at The Musicians Hall of Fame in  Nashville, TN, which opened to bring attention to studio and road musicians who play a vital role in the creation of music but rarely get the attention they deserve. He even has his own well-deserved exhibit in the museum celebrating his work as a session bass player with artists such as Marty Stuart, Dierks Bentley, The Black Crowes, Alan Jackson, Levon Helm, The Crickets and BR5-49. Go see it. This episode is dedicated to John Van Etten (1966-1995), Timothy White (1952-2002), and Jim Bessman (1952-2021). Episode Music Hellbilly - Make a Mess Los Straitjackets - Fury Lambchop - Cowboy on the Moon BR5-49 - Little Ramona (Gone Hillbilly Nuts) BR5-49 - Ole Slewfoot (Live from Robert's) Additional Mentions/Links: John Van Etten, The Shindigs, John Delworth, Laura Matter (The genius behind kickball), Hellbilly, The ‘Boro, Fun Girls From Mt. Pilot, Deanna Varagona, Los Straitjackets, Danny Amis, Eddie Angel, Scott Esbeck, Jimmy Lester, Lambchop, BR5-49, Chuck Mead, Gary Bennett, Shaw Wilson, Don Herron, Tootsie's, Robert's Western Wear, Zach Taylor, Garry Tallent , Timothy White (Billboard), Jim Bessman (Billboard), Greg Garing , Paul Burch, Tim Carroll, Keith Richards, John Fogarty, Bob Dylan Follow us / Say hello at lucysrecordshop.com and @lucysrecordshop Instagram, Twitter & Facebook. This show is part of We Own This Town, a podcast network of original entertainment and documentary content. You can find more info at the official site at WeOwnThisTown.Net and on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter.

 We'll be settling into some classic country sounds from the golden age alongside some contemporary sounds that stay steadfast in a sound that rings true and authentic. We'll hear some classics from Wynn Stewart, Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings, Webb Pierce and others. There will be plenty of original sounds from BR5-49 and Chuck Mead, k.d. lang, Don Edwards, and The Mavericks to remind us of the clear line between authentic and what's attempting to pass for country these days. Tune in for a mix of swing, story songs, love songs, and foot-tappin' treasures on Deeper Roots this week on Sonoma County Community radio where the music will always take you somewhere other than the main stream. We seldom venture there. 

La banda de retro honky-tonk de Ohio, The Shootouts, acaban de lanzar su último álbum Bullseye producido por Chuck Mead, un mantenedor de la antorcha de esos sonidos clásicos, un disco que nos lleva al cielo del honky-tonk. Regresa Jesse Daniel con nuevo disco y como adelanto su honky-tonk rockabilly con el que espera reeditar su gran éxito del año pasado Rollin' On. Y los californianos West of Texas, que conocimos la semana pasada, nos hablan de la parte dura del honky tonk, las resacas de alcohol y también de amor. Un nuevo valor del country de categoría, Brock Gonyea, descubierto en Facebook, es otro destinado al cielo del honky tonk, al igual que el gran trabajador musical Frank Jacket, chileno de origen, pero siempre en Memphis y Nashville en su corazón, como Vincent Neil Emerson con nuevo disco producido por Riodney Crowell. El veterano Jim Lauderdale tiene una pieza funky y la banda de los hermanos Kenny nos lleva a otros cielos de armonías y sonidos country, donde reside Madelyn Victoria con su fantástica voz y composiciones propias. Acabamos con el segundo sencillo del próximo álbum Livin On Gold Street de los aussies Ben Mastwyk & His Millions y con una supercanción country del último disco de los Blackberry Smoke, a medias con al duro outlaw Jamey Johnson.⦁ The Shooutouts, Bullseye⦁ The Shootouts, I Don't Think About You Anymore⦁ Jesse Daniel, Think I'll Stay⦁ West of Texas, My Whiskey Life ⦁ West of Texas, Foolin'⦁ Brock Gonyea, All Night Long⦁ Brock Gonyea, Lovin' You⦁ Frank Jacket, There She Goes⦁ Frank Jacket, Walk On By⦁ Vincent Neil Emerson, Texas Moon ⦁ Jim Lauderdale, The Opportunity to Help Somebody Through It⦁ Kenny Brothers Band, Friends, Lovers and Radios⦁ Kenny Brothers Band, One That Got Away⦁ Madelyn Victoria, Right Here With You⦁ Madelyn Victoria, Good at Goodbye⦁ Ben Mastwyk, Devil So Close⦁ Blackberry Smoke, Lonesome for a Livin' (feat. Jamey Johnson)

On this week's show, we...  spend quality time with the full-length debut from Akron-based honky-tonkers The Shootouts check out cool new covers from Los Lobos, Jason Isbell & Violet & Dave Grohl get caught up on a whole mess of new roots music from The Flatlanders, Anderson East & The Deep Dark Woods  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.

Welcome to episode #112 of The Troubadour. We’ve got a great episode for you today featuring Ryan Humbert and Emily Bates of a great band I’ve become a huge fan of called The Shootouts. The Shootouts can be described and equal parts vintage Nashville and Texas Swing with a healthy helping of Bakersfield bravado. Their 2019 debut album, Quick Draw, was recently followed up by their newest record, Bullseye, produced by former BR-549 frontman, Chuck Mead.  If you are a fan of good lyrics and strong stage presence, Humbert won’t let you down as the frontman of the group.  Add in the harmony vocals of Bates along with a rhythm section made up of Ryan McDermott on the bass and Dylan Gomez on the drum kit.  Finally, if you are a fan of incredible guitar work like I am, The Shootouts lead guitarist Brian Poston just might leave you a bit spellbound.  I immediately heard similarities in Brian’s playing to my favorite guitarist and past guest on the podcast, The Chicken Pickin’ King, Johnny Hiland. You can find out more at www.shootoutsmusic.com, including all their social links.  And for you fans of vinyl out there, this group has some of the coolest vinyl record designs we’ve ever seen. So here comes episode #112 of the podcast with Ryan Humbert and Emily Bates of The Shootouts!  How YOU can support the podcast! If you’re interested in supporting the podcast and helping us FREE CARLY from the bondage of editing every episode CLICK HERE and help us hand off this part of the process to a third party! There’s another way to support the podcast AND ALSO earn some free swag in the process.  CLICK HERE to check it out. You can listen to our wonderful podcast by clicking on any of the following links: The Troubadour Podcast Website, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean

The Shootouts are known for their energetic blend of honky-tonk, Americana, and traditional country. After releasing their acclaimed 2019 debut Quick Draw, the band charted Top 50 on Americana radio and in 2020, were nominated for an Ameripolitan Music Award for “Best Honky-Tonk Group.” They have shared the stage with luminaries Marty Stuart, Jim Lauderdale, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Radney Foster, Sheryl Crow, and many more. Produced by Grammy-nominee and BR549 founder Chuck Mead, Bullseye ranges from catchy pedal steel-filled numbers (“Everything I Know”) to two-step worthy tunes (“Here Come The Blues”) to never before recorded fan live favorites (“Rattlesnake Whiskey” and “Saturday Night Town”).

Naughty Ho, Kinks Kontinue, and Happy Birthday, Chuck Mead and Katie Nichols!

This week Michael is all over the place…he’s dealing with feral bunnies, G48s, Sig 365XLs and all manner of other beasties. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 40. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links:   “Night of the Lepus” Revolution Targets “To All Those Who Vote for the Man; Not the Party”/Dennis Prager “All those positive ‘cases’ Fauci Keeps Freaking Out Over…”/Stacey Lennox Michael’s explanation of our Current Situation Advanced Tactical Brownell’s Action Lube Slick synthetic gun lube Sig RomeoZero Sig P365XL X-Change Kit Laser-Sculpted Grip Modules P365 from GarGuns Cobra Kai on Netflix The Music of Chuck Mead

Join Jay, Chris and Tomek for the first full episode of 'Straight Out the Fridge'! We're starting with a big one...the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley!  From his humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi to his rise to rock and roll stardom, join us as we discuss the songs, the style and the voice of one of the greatest entertainers who ever lived. Let us know any of your thoughts, comments or opinions and keep rockin' and rollin'!

Always great to spin a NEW track from Dion on Rockabilly N Blues Radio Hour!  We also have killer new tunes from X, Marti Brom, Victor Wainwright, The Ramblin' Bandits, Eskimo Brothers, Bloodshot Bill, Old Chevy, Eddie Martin, Chuck Mead, The Western Distributors as well as Los Straitjackets and Link Bat & The Bat Rays in our instru-Mental Breakdown.  We take a break on Beth's Blues Break with Beth Riley, hear some of your requests in Hey Mr. DJ and we spin a Jammin' James Jukebox selection of the week.  Don't miss it! Intro Voice Over- Rob "Cool Daddy" Dempsey Intro Music Bed: Brian Setzer- "Rockabilly Blues"   Marti Brom- "Damn Those Little Demons" The Ramblin' Bandits- "Up And Down" Victor Wainwright & The Train- "Memphis Loud"   instru-Mental Breakdown: Los Straitjackets- "In My Room" Link Bat & The Bat Rays- "Diamond Jack"   Dion- "Blues Comin' On" (with Joe Bonamassa) Chuck Mead- "I Ain't Been Nowhere" Adriano Batolba Orchestra- "Hard Luck, Bad Luck 'N Misery"   Beth's Blues Break: Muddy Waters- "You Can't Lose What You Ain't Never Had"   The Western Distributors- "You're Not Welcome Here" Eddie Martin- "Don't Trick Me Baby" Old Chevy- "Dig That Boogie" X- "Free"   Hey Mr. DJ request segment: Chuck Willis- "What Am I Living For?" The Blasters- "Red Rose"   Jammin' James Jukebox selection of the week: Young Jessie- "Hit, Git & Split" RIP- Young Jessie passed away April 27, 2020 at 83 years old   Eskimo Brothers- "Austin" Bloodshot Bill- "Don't Let Go" Wanda Jackson- "Honey Don't"   Outro Music Bed: Chuck Berry- "Berry Pickin'"

Chuck Mead is a Country singer with a rock n roll heart. He's also a renowned songwriter, producer, music director, musicologist and architect behind the rebirth of Lower Broadway and the Global Neo Traditional Country music movement.Chuck's a longtime roots music and Americana songwriter whose made a really great impression on the world through his solo work, and with his band BR5-49. He's a sharp mind and a heck of songwriter, and he can teach you a lot if you'll let him. Recorded Feb. 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A destacar el himno del confinamiento de Chuck Mead, con la dosis necesaria de humor para ahuyentar los fantasmas. Clave de rock, Playlist 17 de mayo de 2020Listado de artistas y canciones: Whitney Rose, In A Rut American Aquarium, The Luckier You Get Steve Earle, Union, God & Country Nick Lowe, Don't Be Nice To Me Jaime Wyatt, By Your Side Dion, Hymn To Him Elijah Ocean, Blues Are Crying For Me Chuck Mead, I Ain't Been Nowhere Chelsea Williams, Red Flag Will Hoge, The Curse Joe Bonamassa, A Conversation With Alice Sugaray Rayford, Sometimes You Get the Bear (And Sometimes the Bear Gets You) Yola, I Don't Wanna Lie The Nick Moss Band, Lucky Guy Albert Castiglia, Hoodoo On Me

A Charlie Brown Christmas has a special place in the hearts of many. The cartoon from 1965 introduced generations of children to “ennui” before they had a name for it, and the soundtrack by The Vince Guaraldi Trio added some emotional gravity to effervescence that characterizes much of the Christmas canon. The album’s centerpiece, “Christmas Time is Here,” became a Christmas standard in the 1990s, when it was covered by Mel Tormé, Chicago, Shawn Colvin and guitarist Steve Vai, and last year Houston’s global indie/psychedelic rock band Khruangbin released a great version of the song. During the 12 Songs conversation with Chuck Mead that started this season, Mead talked about his inability to play Christmas concerts because his drummer, Martin Lynds, was busy in December with another band, The Ornaments, who perform the Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack from beginning to end in a series of show through the month of December in Nashville. The Ornaments have been doing playing these gigs for 14 years now, and recently, host Alex Rawls talked to Lynds and pianist Jen Gunderman about The Ornaments, Vince Guaraldi, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and what’s wrong with Santa in the animated Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. After that, this episode returns to a guest from earlier this season, Joel Dinerstein. Dinerstein is a professor at Tulane University who has written extensively about notions of cool in America, and he recently appeared on 12 Songs to talk about cool and uncool Christmas songs. During that conversation, Dinerstein talked about A Charlie Brown Christmas, but since the episode was lengthy with a lot to think about before it got to that section, Rawls decided to hold that section until now. The second section of today’s show is that exchange. Recently, listener Raymond Martin shared a massive Christmas playlist that he posted on Google Play. You can hear it here, and if you have a Christmas playlist you want to share, you can reach Alex through Facebook or by emailing alex@myspiltmilk.com. If you think you've got good taste in Christmas music and/or some cool obscurities, show us what you've got. 'tis the season!  Finally, if you’re listening to this episode here, please subscribe to 12 Songs through Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. That way, you don’t miss an episode and I have numbers to help convince artists and their managers that appearing on the podcast is a good idea. Those numbers also help advertisers see “12 Songs” as a way to reach their markets. It’s a win/win!    

There's 15 killer new tracks on this episode from Jimmy Dale (newly released from 1998 with Nick Curran and Jake Erwin), Dale Watson, Tami Neilson, Chuck Mead, Marty Stuart, Hot Chickens, Jason James, Terra Jackson, Magic, Tiger Army, Twisted Rod, Jesse Dayton, Dave Del Monte & The Cross Country Boys as well as new tunes from Crown City Bombers & Joel Paterson in our instru-Mental Breakdown!  Our Heavy Hitter Triple Threat segment returns honoring Hank Williams with covers by Jerry Lee Lewis and Jack Scott!  Plus, there's a great classic from Johnny Cash to finish things up. Intro Voice Over- Rob "Cool Daddy" Dempsey Intro Music Bed: Brian Setzer- "Rockabilly Blues"   Tami Neilson- "Hey Bus Driver" Chuck Mead- "Shake" Terra Jackson with Danny B. Harvey- "Fallin'"   instru-Mental Breakdown: Crown City Bombers- "Rockin' Tomato" Joel Paterson- "All My Loving"   Dale Watson (with Dave Gonzalez)- "Brylcreem and Vaseline" Jason James- "Move A Little Closer" Jimmy Dale- "Riverside Jump" Magic- "Forever Rock 'N' Roll" Tiger Army- "Shadowlight" Jesse Dayton- "Just What I Needed" Twisted Rod- "I Wanna Bop"   Heavy Hitter Triple Threat: Hank Williams- "I'm A Long Gone Daddy" Jerry Lee Lewis- "Your Cheating Heart" Jack Scott- "Honky Tonk Blues"   Marty Stuart- "Been Lonely Too Long" Hot Chickens- "Well All Right" Dave Del Monte & The Cross Country Boys- "Rag Roof Roadster" Johnny Cash- "Oney"   Outro Music Bed:  Johnny Cash- "Rollin' Free"

Sometimes the greatest treasures are hiding in plain sight. Such is the case with Christine Smith. As a 20 year veteran of rock and roll’s inner circles, she is perhaps best known for her international touring and recording work with Crash Test Dummies, Jesse Malin, Ryan Adams, and the band Marah. She’s also shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, Shane McGowan, Amy Grant, Tommy Stinson of The Replacements, Alejandro Escovedo, Chuck Mead, H.R. of Bad Brains, and Lenny Kaye of the Patti Smith Group, just to name a few. Now, in 2019, she’s stepping from the background into the spotlight with her solo album “Meet Me on the Far Side of a Star.”

We've got Kings, Requests, Blond Bomber, Beatles cover and more on the latest Rockabilly N Blues Radio Hour!  We spin new tunes in our instru-Mental Breakdown by Joel Paterson (covering The Bealtes) and Greg Townson plus new tracks by Chuck Mead, Janiva Magness (covering John Fogerty), Jolie & The Jackalopes, The 40 Acre Mule, Darrel Higham & The Enforcers, Peter & The Wolves, Crown City Bombers and a recently released Elvis live track.  Our Heavy Hitter Triple Threat segment honors Ronnie Dawson with covers by The Del Moroccos and the Hillbilly Moon Explosion.  Plus, we hear a couple of your requests and tunes from the 3 Kings Of The Blues...B.B. King, Albert King and Freddie King! Intro Voice Over- Rob "Cool Daddy" Dempsey Intro Music Bed: Brian Setzer- "Rockabilly Blues"   Darrel Higham & The Enforcers- "I Know" Chuck Mead- "Daddy Worked The Pole" Peter & The Wolves- "Hot Foot Woman"   instru-Mental Breakdown: Joel Paterson- "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party" Greg Townson- "Speed Bump"   Crown City Bombers- "A Big Hunka Love" The 40 Acre Mule- "Make Up Your Mind"   Heavy Hitter Triple Threat: Ronnie Dawson- "Monkey's Uncle" (backed by The Planet Rockers) The Del Moroccos- "Action Packed" The Hillbilly Moon Explosion- "Fish Outa Water"   Elvis Presley- "Baby What You Want Me To Do" (live 8-25-69) Janiva Magness- "Change In The Weather"   Three Kings Of The Blues: B.B. King- "Please Love Me" Albert King- "Little Boy Blue" Freddie King- "I'm Tore Down"   Hey Mr. DJ: The Derailers- "100% Pure Fool" Eddie Cochran- "Stockings & Shoes"   Jolie & Jackalopes- "She's Too High"   Outro Music Bed:  Los Straitjackets- "Dipsy Doodle"

Americana artist Chuck Mead loves Christmas music and has performed and recorded it on his own and with the band that got him in the public eye, BR5-49. In today's conversation, he talks about getting a chance during one of those periods when country music labels signed country traditionalists, only to discover that radio and audiences wanted whatever's current more. Still, Mead's love of Christmas music has professionally come in short bursts for him. A single here, a compilation track there. As a songwriter, he thinks he has said all he has to say in "The Happy Holiday Song" and doesn't see himself doing an album of other people's songs or writing an album's worth for himself.  Still, the Christmas tracks he has been involved with have all been interesting including his South Texas rock steady cover of Eddy Arnold's "Will Santa Come to Shanty Town," an idea that came to him from via his A&R man on the project, Cheetah Crome from punk band The Dead Boys. The experience inspired the track "I'm Not the Man for the Job" for Mead's most recent album, Close to Home. For the album, Mead recorded at Sam Phillips Recording Studio, continuing his run through legendary roots music recording studios. Memphis isn't obvious in the album's sound, but the choice made sense because Mead served as musical director for the Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet--a story based on Memphis Sun Studios' legends Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins.  In our conversation, we talk about BR5-49 performing a cover of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen's "Daddy's Drinking Our Christmas Away" with Marty Stuart on an episode of The Marty Stuart Show. For the episode, I cut the conversation before the song. Here's the clip in its entirety.  For more on Chuck Mead, you can visit him at his website and his Facebook page, and you can get Close to Home, his previous albums and merch from his website's store. If you have comments, suggestions or favorite Christmas songs, you can find me at the 12 Songs homepage and Facebook page.  

Kansas native Chuck Mead is the subject of KMUW's upcoming music tasting on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Roxy's Downtown. Raised in Lawrence, Mead is a founding member of the Grammy-nominated band BR549. He also brought the Tony Award-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet to life via his understanding of the intersection between rural and urban music. As a member of Lawrence's Homestead Grays in the 1980s and '90s, he forged the future of Americana music by combining elements of country and rock ‘n' roll. Since BR549's disbandment in 2006, Mead has created a series of acclaimed solo albums, including Free State Serenade and this year's Close To Home . In two interviews with KMUW, he discussed his Kansas roots and his memories of the Sunflower State. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Music was the family business for you. When my mother was young, my grandpa, my grandma and my mom's two brothers had a radio show in Nevada, Missouri. Right down 54 on a station called KNEM.

On this Rockabilly N Blues Radio Hour, we hear an instru-Mental Breakdown (with NEW tunes from Bloodshot Bill and Martin Cilia), a Hey Mr. DJ request segment (with Carlene Carter & Dave Edmunds and Eddie Cochran), Rockabilly N Blues Time Machine (landing at week ending February 7, 1960) and a Five Year Flashback (with Dale Watson from early 2016)!  PLUS, hear NEW tunes from Jesse Dayton (covering The Clash), The Shootouts, Chuck Mead, Howlin' Ric & The Rocketeers, The Bullets, Danny "O" & The Astrotones, Black Moon Boys as well as classics from Elvis Presley and George Jones!!! Intro Voice Over- Rob "Cool Daddy" Dempsey Intro Music Bed: Brian Setzer- "Rockabilly Blues"   Elvis Presley- "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck" Howlin' Ric & The Rocketeers- "Your Loving Days Are Through" Chuck Mead- "The Man Who Shook The World"   instru-Mental Breakdown: Bloodshot Bill- "Peeling" Martin Cilia- "Marvin Bay"   The Bullets- "Thunderbird" Danny "O" & The Astrotones- "Drinkin' On A School Night" Black Moon Boys- "Upside Down"   Hey Mr. DJ request segment: Carlene Carter with Dave Edmunds- "Baby Ride Easy" Eddie Cochran- "Three Steps To Heaven"   In Memory (Dexter Tisby of The Penguins passed 5-30-19): The Penguins- "Earth Angel"   The Shootouts- "If I Could"   Rockabilly N Blues Time Machine (week ending 2-7-1960) #92 Dorsey Burnette- "Tall Oak Tree" #81 Chuck Berry- "Let It Rock" #1 Johnny Preston- "Running Bear"   Five Year Flashback: Dale Watson on George Jones and Ameripolitan origins Dale Watson- "Jonesin' For Jones"   George Jones- "Let A LIttle Lovin' Come In" Jesse Dayton- "Bankrobber"   Outro Music Bed:  Link Wray- "Hotel Loneliness"

The decade-plus since the conclusion of his era-shifting band BR549 have been a case study in creative evolution for Chuck Mead. He's still a stalwart of classic country music and an original songwriter, but he's found new ways to express his expertise. Most significantly has been supervising the music for the Tony Award-winning musical The Million Dollar Quartet and the CMT series Sun Records. Those deep dives into Memphis music culture led to his most recent album Close To Home, which was made at Sam Phillips Recording. Also in the hour, the fresh new direction of songwriter/guitarist Courtney Hartman. Her life after string band Della Mae has been introspective and exploratory, culminating in a 500-mile pilgrimage in Spain and a solo debut album, Ready Reckoner. 

In this episode, Chuck Mead takes you to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for a very special Tuesday show. Then, you will meet a man who spent many years behind the famous red curtain; "Bud" Wendell. Bud arrived in the Music City in the 1960's and spent the next four decades helping to shape the Nashville we know today. Told in his own words, you'll discover his involvement with WSM, The Grand Ole Opry, Opryland, The Nashville Network, and Country Music Television; just to name a few.  Building Nashville is made possible by Delta Dental of Tennessee. Learn more about Building Nashville at wsmonline.com Follow WSM on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @wsmradio

Chuck Mead joins Bill Cody on June 14, 2019 recorded at the WSM Studios. Chuck stopped by to chat music, his Honky Tonk Tour, and his new WSM Radio show, "Face the Music!"    

Today, Chuck Mead introduces you to Sarah Ophelia Colley. She is growing up in an upper-middle class family in Centerville, Tennessee. She dreams of a career entertaining from the stage. However, thanks to the Great Depression and chance encounters, that career begins to take a different shape than she imagined.  Building Nashville is made possible by Delta Dental of Tennessee. Learn more about Building Nashville at wsmonline.com Follow WSM on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @wsmradio     

A new rocker from Chuck Mead kicks off the latest Rockabilly N Blues Radio Hour and sets the pace for this packed show! We also spin new tracks from Nick Lowe (with Los Straitjackets), The Cash Box Kings, Dale Watson, Kim Lenz, Danny "O" & The Astrotones, Danny T & The Sirens, The Kabooms, Abby Girl & The Real Deal, Clint Bradley and The Bullets. Our Five Year Flashback is with Linda Gail Lewis talking about a funny memory with her brother Jerry Lee Lewis and John Lennon. The Rockabilly N Blues Time Machine goes back to the week ending October 29, 1961 and we have 2 killer requests in our Hey Mr. DJ segment! Intro Voice Over- Rob "Cool Daddy" Dempsey Intro Music Bed: Brian Setzer- "Rockabilly Blues" Chuck Mead- "Big Bear In The Sky" Dale Watson- "Restless" The Bullets- "Buzz For The Blues" Clint Bradley- "Six Guns, Spurs & Saddles" Danny T & The Sirens- "Caroline" Danny "O" & The Astrotones- "Paint The Town" Abby Girl & The Real Deal- "Every Night" Nick Lowe (with Los Straitjackets)- "Trombone" Hey Mr. DJ (request segment): Johnny Cash- "Without Love" Neil Young & The Shocking Pinks- "Cry, Cry, Cry" The Cash Box Kings- "Ain't No Fun (When The Rabbit Got The Gun)" Kim Lenz- "Hourglass" Rockabilly N Blues Time Machine *Week ending October 29, 1961: #100 The Ventures- "Blue Moon" #25 The Duals- "Stick Shift" #1 Dion- "Runaround Sue" Five Year Flashback: Linda Gail Lewis on John Lennon meeting Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lewis (& Little Richard)- "I Saw Her Standing There" The Kabooms- "Hip Shakin' Bash" Outro Music Bed: Chuck Berry- "My Mustang Ford"

In this Season 1 preview: Building Nashville Host, Chuck Mead, takes you on a virtual walk up Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville. Along the way, he previews this season's stories. Building Nashville is made possible by Delta Dental. Find out more by finding WSM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @WSMRadio 

Podcast de Carretera y Country que muestra las novedades en la escena Country actual. Acabamos de presentar el cartel definitivo de Huercasa Country Festival 2019. Escúchanos aquí... https://tunein.com/radio/Carretera-y-Country-Radio-s295852/ http://www.radio-espana.es/carretera-y-country-radio SET LIST HAYES CARLL - WHAT IS IT - BEAMOUNT CHUCK MEAD - ON A SLOW TRAIN THROUGHT ARKANSAS - KNEE DEEP IN THE WAKARUSA RIVER LADY ANTEBELLUM - WHAT IF I NEVER GET OVER YOU KEITH URBAN - WE WERE THOMAS RHETT - BEER CAN´T FIX RODNEY ATKINS - ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DRUNK CURTIS GRIMES - FROM WHERE I´M STANDING RANDY TRAVIS - DEEPER THAN THE HOLLER PATSY CLINE - A STRANGER IN MY ARMS JO DEE MESSINA - BRING ON THE RAIN SARA EVANS - SUDS IN THE BUCKET BLAKE SHELTON - HILLBILLY BONE

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It's another great mix of rockers and Christmas tunes this week!  We hear NEW tunes from Nikki Hill, Kim Lenz, Reverend Horton Heat, Reckless Ones, Sarah Vista, Webb Wilder, The Honkabillies, The Di Maggio Connection, a Killer Classic from Jerry Lee Lewis, NEW festive tunes from The Mavericks, JD McPherson (including a NEW :60 Album Review by Connor Rocket), past favs from Elvis Presley, Loretta Lynn, Chuck Mead, Elvis Presley and a holiday edition of the instru-Mental Breakdown with Joel Paterson and Los Straitjackets.  We also pay tribute to Tony Joe White who passed away October 25th and hear a tune from his latest Yep Roc Records release. Intro Voice Over- Rob "Cool Daddy" Dempsey Intro Music Bed: Brian Setzer- "Rockabilly Blues"   The Mavericks- "Hey! Merry Christmas!" Loretta Lynn- "To Heck With Ole Santa Claus" Tony Joe White- "Boom Boom" The Di Maggio Connection- "Rock 'n' Roll Is Life"   :60 Album Review with Connor Rocket- reviewing JD McPherson Socks JD McPherson- "Socks" Chuck Mead- "Jingle Bells" Webb Wilder & The Beatnecks- "High Rollin'" Sarah Vista- "Madame Moustache" The Honkabillies- "She's Mine" Reckless Ones- "Little Fever" Jerry Lee Lewis- "Wild One (Real Wild Child)" Reverend Horton Heat- "Hog Tyin' Woman"   instru-Mental Breakdown: Joel Paterson- "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" Los Straitjackets- "Hark The Herald Angels Sing"   JD McPherson- "All The Gifts I Need" Elvis Presley- "Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)" Kim Lenz- "Slowly Speeding" Nikki Hill- "Don't Be The Sucker"   Outro music bed:  Los Straitjackets- "Jingle Bell Rock"   *Christmas songs

Time to rev up the jukebox with new tracks from Joshua Hedley ("Mr. Jukebox"), Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, The Delta Bombers, Little Lesley & The Bloodshots plus rockers from Chuck Mead, TJ Mayes, Gene Summers, The Sirocco Bros., Nikki Lane, Elvis Presley and an answer song from LaVern Baker, our instru-Mental Breakdown and more!  Plus, our Heavy Hitter Triple Threat segment this week is about The Blasters with covers by Janis Martin and Sonny Burgess!! Intro Voice Over- Rob "Cool Daddy" Dempsey Intro Music Bed:  Brian Setzer- "Rockabilly Blues"   The Delta Bombers- "Let Her Go" Lucky Marcell & The Ramblin' Three- "Rock & Roll Rhythm" Little Lesley & The Bloodshots- "For Your Love" Gene Summers- "Tennessee Saturday Night" The Sirocco Bros.- "Bop" Jerry Landis (Paul Simon)- "Lone Teen Ranger" Modern Don Juans- "Turned Out A Fool" TJ Mayes- "Dig It Up"   instru-Mental Breakdown Larry Scott (w/ James Burton, Glen D. Hardin, etc.)- "Six Days On The Road" Marco Di Maggio- "All Aboard, Cats"   Joshua Hedley- "Mr. Jukebox" Chuck Mead- "Short Goodbye"   Heavy Hitter Triple Threat The Blasters- "I Don't Want To" Janis Martin- "Long White Cadillac" Sonny Burgess with Dave Alvin- "Flattop Joint"   Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives- "Homesick" Nikki Lane- "Funnel Of Love" Elvis Presley- "Little Sister" LaVern Baker- "Hey Memphis"   Outro Music Bed:  Danny B. Harvey- "Honky Tonk Barbie"

This week BSC celebrates a true piece of music history with a tribute to the legendary Sun Records. John Paul Keith, Will Tucker, Chuck Mead, and a few more special guests come together on stage to perform some of the greatest songs recorded right here in Memphis. We also share an archived interview with the man who started it all, Sam Phillips.

Later this month (2/23), the series SUN Records premieres on CMT, with music supervision by friend of the show and friend of hillbilly music Chuck Mead. We’ve been thrilled to follow Chuck’s journey on this unexpectedly large gig. Years ago he was hired to keep the music real in the then off-Broadway production of Million Dollar Quartet. It grew into a global award winning phenomenon. This week we got to hear Chuck perform his own music again for the first time in a while, and he was part of our own quartet of Nashville artists. Worth a million? Who’s to say. What’s fair to notice, I think, is that for ten bucks, it was a very good deal.

In this episode, Moot interviews the one and only Chuck Mead. They discuss Moot’s stateroom accommodations on the cruise ship, Norwegian Getaway, Chuck’s early years and musical influences, performing with his family band, moving to Nashville, the formation of legendary BR549, getting signed to a major record label deal and hitting the road with everyone […]

Kevn Kinney explains to Rob and Seth the improvisational spirit behind, and each week's theme of the, “Kevn Kinney Auto Shop and Magic Show” - his ambitious five-night residency which takes place at City Winery in Atlanta August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 (every Tuesday). Kinney sits with his guitar, sometimes breaking into song while offering wisdom with regard to why musicians shouldn’t watch themselves on stage, how the popularity of vinyl has actually made It harder for many artists to release music on vinyl, fan behavior, his Best Of Songs release and the four separately-themed EPs from which it was culled, the project he is working on with BR5-49 co-founder Chuck Mead, performing in Europe, the evils of addiction, the Drivn’ n Cryin’ documentary “Scarred But Smarter,” why musicians should learn musical history, the danger of credit cards, appreciating and respecting our returning soldiers, the horrors of cabbage patch birth, Atlanta’s Ferris wheel and more. He also offers a li’l taste of his hit “Straight To Hell,” done reggae style, and demonstrates his various approaches to “Scarred But Smarter” and “Fly Me Courageous,” and performs other Kinney gems in their entirety. Closing music includes a sneak preview of next week’s episode featuring the brilliant Australian guitarist, Geoff Achison. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us this week as we welcome Americana music singer songwriter, Jeanne Jolly. Hailing from Raleigh, NC., Jeanne began her musical career as a featured vocalist for Chris Botti. While touring with the Grammy award-winning jazz trumpeter, she worked with world-renowned symphonies and had the distinct honor to perform at venues such as Carnegie Hall and play marquee events such as the Monterey Jazz Festival. She is classically trained as a singer and holds a master’s degree in vocal performance from the New England Conservatory of Music. In exciting news for 2015, following up on her previously released EP and a full length first album, Angels, which debuted in the Top 15 on the iTunes singer/songwriter chart, critically acclaimed singer songwriter Jeanne Jolly will be releasing her sophomore album, "A Place To Run" on October 2nd, 2015! With her new upcoming album, her music background comes together organically, like never before. Her accomplished musicality, intimate lyrics, and passion and respect for the heritage of country, folk, and soul music smoothly blend together with elegant earthiness. Over the years, she’s built robust live profile through tireless touring. She’s shared the stage with such respected artists as Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris, Billy Joe Shaver, Jim Lauderdale, Sam Bush, Scott Miller, Maura O’Connell, Chuck Mead, Chuck Prophet, and Chatham County Line. "A Place To Run" is available for pre-order on iTunes and her website now. We will talk to Jeanne about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Jeanne Jolly at http://jeannejolly.com/ and spread the word. Please be sure to join us, Sunday 10/25/2015 at 4 PM EDT! Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Rosanne Cash with a special hour-long set, along with Hurray for the Riff Raff, BR549 frontman Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys, and Old Crow Medicine Show founding member Willie Watson

Chuck talks about meeting Buck Owens and Roy Clark, crazy Buck Owens stories, touring with George Jones, singing on stage with George Jones, George Jones stories, Johnny Cash train stories, touring with Loretta Lynn, singing on stage with Loretta Lynn,… Continue Reading →

Chuck talks about visiting the Bigfoot Museum, Roswell, dropping acid and seeing a UFO, misbehaving in hotel rooms with Levon Helm, bumming smokes from Keith Richards, acquiring Dee Dee Ramone’s bass, playing with Don Helms, Hank Williams stories, Quonset Hut… Continue Reading →

Karen Jonas plays 3 tracks from Oklahoma Lottery and talks about writing songs about great American stores like Bonnie & Clyde and Grapes of Wrath. Also on this episode, country rock from Gunther Brown, downtempo blues rock from Reagan Boggs, rockabilly from The Howlin' Brothers, acoustic rock from Luther Dickinson, newly discovered country from Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, surf guitar from the Dex Romweber Duo, country rock from Nancarrow, soulful music from The Dirty Guv'nahs, blues from Chuck Mead, and rock from The Drive-By Truckers. "Episode 185: Karen Jonas" originated from Americana Music Show.

  Show #249   CHUCK MEAD - The Devil By Their Side  (Free State Serenade) ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES - Call Me   (Half the City)   THE WHISKEY GENTRY -  Dixie (Holly Grove)   NANCARROW - Second Last Resort (Heart) (mic break) IRENE KELLEY - Feels Like Home  (Pennsylvania Coal) CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST - Natural Thing To Do  (I'll Swing With My Hammer With Both my Hands) 3 PENNY ACRE - Gibsonville (Rag and Bone) OCEAN CAROLINA - Drink You Back Again  (All The Way Home) CHUCK MEAD - A Short Goodbye (Free State Serenade) (mic break) BOO RAY - Like A Cigarette  (Six Weeks In A Motel) THE GRAHAMS -  A Good Man  (Riverman's Daughter) AMIGO - Gospel Ship (Just In Case) Gospel Ship (Just In Case)  (Might Could) GRANT PEEPLES AND THE PEEPLES REPUBLIK - You're a Slave to Your Imagination  (Punishing the Myth) (mic break) CHUCK MEAD - The Light of Day  (Free State Serenade)       Here's the RSS feed: http://ftbpodcasts.libsyn.com/rss.  Freight Train Boogie podcasts also air weekly on RootHog Radio and on Rob Ellen's Flyinshoes Review. You can buy the Freight Train Boogie Americana  Android App from Amazon for only $1.99.   (March 21st, 2014) Bill Frater Freight Train Boogie

Bill Cody with Chuck Mead recorded March 4, 2014 at WSM Radio in Nashville.  Chuck had just releaesd a new album  "Free State Serenade" and joined us on cd release day !   For more on Chuck's music please visit: www.chuckmead.com

Ray Wylie Hubbard, Gretchen Peters, Jon Dee Graham, Kim Richey, Chuck Mead and Phil Kaufman share their favorite Christmas memories. Otis tells a few Christmas stories of his own and plays a recording he made ten years earlier of him… Continue Reading →

Shannon Pollard, founder and President of Plowboy Records, dropped by the Music Business Radio studios to talk about his label and the current state of the music business today.Plowboy Records is home to artists such as Bobby Bare, Paul Burch, Cheetah Chrome, JD Wilkes and the Dirt Daubers, and Chuck Mead. The label has also released an Eddy Arnold tribute, You Dont Know Me: Rediscovering Eddy Arnold, which features a diverse group of artists including Frank Black, Lambchop, Drivin' N Cryin', Alejandro Escovedo, and Mary Gauthier and was recorded at RCA Studio B, where Arnold recorded many of his hits.

Shannon Pollard, founder and President of Plowboy Records, dropped by the Music Business Radio studios to talk about his label and the current state of the music business today.Plowboy Records is home to artists such as Bobby Bare, Paul Burch, Cheetah Chrome, JD Wilkes and the Dirt Daubers, and Chuck Mead. The label has also released an Eddy Arnold tribute, You Dont Know Me: Rediscovering Eddy Arnold, which features a diverse group of artists including Frank Black, Lambchop, Drivin' N Cryin', Alejandro Escovedo, and Mary Gauthier and was recorded at RCA Studio B, where Arnold recorded many of his hits.

Chuck talks about guitar shaped swimming pools, his first baseball game, meeting Tom Waits in a Kansas grocery, seeing Naked Lunch with William S. Burroughs and David Cronenberg, early East Nashville, vintage scooters etc.