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Chris Powell is an award winning drummer based in Nashville. He has recorded and performed with a wide array of artists such as; Luke Grimes, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, Reba, The War and Treaty, Lori McKenna, Brett Eldridge, Wheeler Walker, Gavin Degraw, Ashley Monroe, Travis Tritt, Brandi Carlile, Barry Gibb, The Secret Sisters, The Highwomen, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Midland, Caylee Hammack, Zach Bryan, Brandy Clark, Jamey Johnson, 1,000 Horses, Alabama, and many others. He is a first call drummer for producer Dave Cobb. Some Things That Came Up: -Chris Powell's Background and Career -Chris Powell shares his drumming journey, starting in Redlands, California and moving to Nashville in 2007. -Chris's extensive discography and busy schedule working with top producers like Dave Cobb (Jason Isbel, Rival Sons, Chris Stapleton, Oak Ridge Boys, Shooter Jennings, Jamey Johnson). -The challenges of being a busy musician and the difficulty of reconnecting with colleagues. -Touring with Jamey Johnson and double drumming with the late Mike Kennedy (George Strait). -Chris discusses his flexible approach to using house drum kits and adapting his playing style to different environments. No crashes? -13:00 any drumsticks, No. 2 pencils (eraser side), chopsticks and super HOT mics. -15:50 ALL the tricks to get the GUSH. Tea Towels to Drum Tacos and beyond…even cardboard boxes! -18:00 Tea Towels, wallets for muffling, Mister Muff!!! -21:45 Used click tracks on only 5 of Dave Cobb's records in 20 years. Nashville is “THE ALAMO!” -30:00 Chris started drumming at age 13. Started with Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland. -31:15 Dave Cobb, Leroy Powell and the musicians Chris plays with have become his biggest influences. Steve Gadd and Hal Blaine! -33:14 Big Band rules! -35:00 Recording and now touring with Chris Isaak. Playing in a suit! -38:00 “Band Jumpers” -44:00 Finding your place in the industry -48:58 Chris talks about his personal project, Mad Charlie Inc., which supports families with neurodiverse children, including Chris' son. -54:00 The Music City Drum Show -58:20 The Importance of Music Education and the Arts. Are the trades making a comeback? Woodworkers, Doctors, Drummers! -1:04:20 Ludwig 4 piece is Chris' go to for the road. He tunes dead 70's style. 24” kick packed with lots of muffling. THUD! Buddy Harman! -1:10:47 Recording with Lady Gaga for “A STAR Is Born” soundtrack -1:11:20 Playing with Brandi Carlile. Families and kingdoms! -1:15:00 All but two Presidents of the United States have wanted to be musicians! -1:18:00 “The Fave 5” -1:33:00 Working with Tom Hanks two times! -1:38:00 No pictures with artists! Comin' in as an equal. Check out www.madcharlieinc.com Follow: www.chrispowellondrums.com www.madcharlieinc.com IG: @chrispowellondrums The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits! Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com www.itsyourshow.co
Host CloudwatcherUno sits down with Tim Jones and Leroy Powell of Whiskey Wolves of the West and they talk about what inspires them to write about the songs they have, what makes a song not just good but has 'soul power'. We talk about their musical influences such as Jerry Garcia from the Grateful Dead and all the music in between that's influenced them to write and perform on stage. They perform 'Ain't Giving Up On You ', 'Freedom', 'Friend of the Devil' and 'Lay That Needle Down' and a recording of 'Friend of the Devil'. Check out the blog below on Whiskey Wolves of the West and other artists: https://cloudwatcheruno.com/2020/08/28/cloudwatcheruno-podcast-10-with-whiskey-wolves-of-the-west-season-1-finale/ Our Spotify playlist is available for those of you keen to know more about every single song mentioned in the podcast. Love the podcast? Then by all means feel free to share the news with your friends on social media and help the show grow!
Nashville based artist EG Vines, former member of The Bandoliers rock group, discusses his music, songwriting process and debut album ‘Conversation'. Making a statement on empathy, compassion, and greater understanding between people, the 5-song EP was produced by Eddie Spear and featuring noted studio musicians Leroy Powell, Chris Powell, and Brian Allen. www.EGVines.com EG also plays a fun round of Spontuneous ‘The Song Game', an award-inning and best-selling musical board game - www.SongGame.com
This week’s Billy’s Bull and Tony and Dwight about next week’s Job Fair, Guest Karl Schmitt, Kevin Hughes, Leroy Powell, and KK Downing
This week’s Billy’s Bull and Tony and Dwight about next week’s Job Fair, Guest Karl Schmitt, Kevin Hughes, Leroy Powell, and KK Downing
This week’s Billy’s Bull and Tony and Dwight about next week’s Job Fair, Guest Karl Schmitt, Kevin Hughes, Leroy Powell, and KK Downing
Leroy Powell of Whiskey Wolves of the West stops by to chat with Jacob. Leroy played guitar for Shooter Jennings for several years and also has released music under "Leroy Powell & the Messengers." He and Jacob discuss music, life, peanut butter, and many other important things. Then they grab some guitars and jam a little at the end. Enjoy!
Leroy Powell is point blank one of the most amazing musicians there is today and also one of the coolest. Don't know him? Well people like Kid Rock, Hank Jr, ZZ Top, Sheryl Crow, Dave Cobb, Wheeler Walker, and Shooter Jennings do. So take some time and hear his story in our interview this week. Story? Take a ride with us to Nashville to hear about some cool places to and hear how we met Kid Rock
Leroy Powell is point blank one of the most amazing musicians there is today and also one of the coolest. Don't know him? Well people like Kid Rock, Hank Jr, ZZ Top, Sheryl Crow, Dave Cobb, Wheeler Walker, and Shooter Jennings do. So take some time and hear his story in our interview this week. Story? Take a ride with us to Nashville to hear about some cool places to and hear how we met Kid Rock
Host Jason Wickens sits down with The Whiskey Wolves of the West. A newly formed group created by Leroy Powell and Tim Jones based out of Nashville, TN. Together these two bring a familiar mix of roots rock and traditional country music to their songwriting. It's important to understand that Powell and Jones are super musicians that have each experienced success as songwriters, studio musicians, and band leaders and are capable of doing just about anything they want musically. Luckily for those of us that appreciate world class songwriting and incredible live shows they have joined forces to bring us their unique high and lonesome sound.
Download all songs in this podcast on iTunes. Search for "Bands Under the Radar". Bands Under the Radar, Vol. 7: Americana for Hipsters I 1. Romance Fantasy – Whiskey and Wine 2. John Fullbright – Jericho 3. David Ramirez – The Bad Days 4. Sam Sliva – Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight (feat. Jason Isbell) 5. Sam Doores + Riley Downing and The Tumbleweeds – This Morning’ I Was Born Again 6. Ocean Carolina – Maybe 7. Kingsley Flood – Waiting On the River to Rise 8. Andrew Duhon – Evelyn 9. Great Peacock – Take Me to the Mountain 10. Jamestown Revival – The Revival 11. Leroy Powell and The Messengers – Satan Put It on My Tab 12. William Clark Green – Dead or In Jail 13. Angel Snow – Coals and Water 14. Tom McBride – Morning in Glen Burnie 15. Smooth Hound Smith – Crazy Over You