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In this episode, we sit down with Matt Crouse, the host of the acclaimed The Working Drummer podcast, to unpack the secrets behind his show's incredible 500-episode milestone. Matt shares insights on building meaningful relationships in the music industry, the art of networking, and the importance of specializing as a musician. He also discusses the evolving landscape of home recording, session work, and the vibrant drumming community in Nashville. Whether you're a drummer, a podcaster, or an aspiring creative, this conversation is packed with invaluable lessons on building a sustainable career. Tune in to discover the strategies that have made The Working Drummer podcast a resounding success.   Some Things Things That Came Up:  -1:00 Gifts! -3:30 500 Episodes of The Working Drummer Podcast -7:00 Being Thoughtful and hand written thank you notes -8:45 It doesn't take much to stand out these days  -10:30 Moving AWAY from home made all the difference! -11:45 Working at Jim Rupp's Columbus Pro Percussion -13:00 Covering all the styles in Columbus, Ohio  -13:20 Going to school with Jay DeMarcus  -16:00 Working at Fork's Drum Closet. Retail or Play?  -19:30 Matt works out!!! -22:30 A Big Fish in a Little Big Town  -26:00 Standing on the shoulder of giants  -30:40 Drummers are in a PRACTICE, like a doctor or a lawyer -34:00 Working with the Frontmen of Country Music  -37:00 “The Road” vs. “In Town” -41:50 Click vs. No Click  -46:00 Creating musical moments under pressure  -47:00 Lower Broadway is a source of experience -54:00 When you move to Nashville, you are STARTING a business  -56:30 Start a Podcast!!! Keeps your name front of mind with people -57:30 Savannah Jack -1:02 Home Studio Pricing and Psychology  -1:05:40 Relationships! -1:11:20 Looking back on the humble beginnings of Matt's podcast  -1:12:50 Co-Host Zach Albetta! -1:15:00 The skill of hosting  -1:26:00 Advertisers and dynamic ads on podcasts -1:28:00 The Music City Drum Show  -1:29:50 The Fave 5 -1:30:00 Bassist Luis Espaillat crashes the podcast!  1:32:40 THE Tribute band  FOLLOW: www.mattcrouse.net www.workingdrummer.net    Born and raised in Columbus Ohio, Matt caught the music bug early. When he was 7 years old, a friend's father was in the entertainment business. Hanging out at rehearsals and on the tour buses sold Matt on the idea of being a musician, or at the very least, a drummer. All this lead to spending his high school years at Fort Hayes vocational school for music and Capital University Conservatory of Music for college studying under drum instructor Bob Breithaupt. The musical diversity in Columbus gave Matt the chance to play with many great players and learning many different styles – from Big Band (Vaughn Weister's Famous Jazz Orchestra) and Brazilian to Afro-Cuban and Fusion. All the while, he was doing his share of gigs with original rock bands and top 40 bands. Matt moved to Nashville in the summer of 1999. Working as a freelance drummer based in Nashville has taken him to all 50 states in the U.S. and most of Canada, as well as overseas to Europe, Asia, The Middle East and The Caribbean. As well as the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Matt has performed in great local venues like the Ryman Auditorium, Mercy Lounge, 3rd and Lindsley, The 5 Spot, The Sutler, The Basement, The Wildhorse Saloon, and many clubs on lower Broadway.  Matt has toured both regionally and nationally, with the Adam and Shannon Wright, Mark Selby, Eddy Raven, Billy Dean, Stephen Simmons, Three Lane, Whiskey Cash & Roses, Michelle Wright - (throughout Canada), Julie Roberts, and The Frontmen of Country which is Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, Richie McDonald of Lonestar, Tim Rushlow of Little Texas. From 2009 to 2017 Matt was the full time drummer for the band Savannah Jack. He played percussion on their first studio record in 2010 opposite Steve Ferrone on drums. For their second studio record in 2015, Matt was the drumset and percussion player in the studio. In the studio, Matt has had the pleasure of working with talented producers including Eric Fritsch, Teddy Morgan, Jim Reilley and Brent Maher. Artist he's recorded with in the studio have included Sheryl Crow, legendary songwriter Buzz Cason and actor Kevin Costner. In 2015, Matt started a podcast for drummers called "Working Drummer", an interview based podcast that maintains a focus on the drummer that makes a living at his or her craft. Along with the help of co-host Zack Albetta, the podcast has a growing audience throughout the world with more listeners every week. www.workingdrummer.net   *******SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW!!! www.richredmond.com/listen     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 25 of which have been #1 hits!   Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:   https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1   One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Buy Rich's exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond   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

When I heard that Lzzy Hale had signed on to help the Skid Row guys for 4 shows, I was stoked! I was excited for the band, excited for the people who would see her sing live, and excited for Lzzy! After the first show was in the books, I texted Skid Row bassist, Rachel Bolan and drummer, Rob Hammersmith. Both of them were giddy with how the weekend went. That's when I decided to ask Rachel if he'd come on my Talkin' Rock with Meltdown podcast to talk about it. "We had one rehearsal before the first show, and she blew us away." - Rachel Bolan Rachel told me how the ball started to roll at producer, Nick Raskulinecz's birthday party. "I was like, "Hey, man, would you want to step in and do a few shows with Skid Row?" And she, you know, after we kind of cleared out what exactly the shows were because we, you know, I think she kind of thought we were just going to jam at like the Mercy Lounge or something. But, so when we cleared that up, she said, yes. "Let me talk to my, my, team and my people and I'll have an answer for you." And the next day or a couple of days later, I was like, "Hey, man, were you serious about that?" She's like, yeah, it's a go. And we were all excited." "She unleashed that first scream, and we were all just like, whoa." - Rachel Bolan Rachel went on to say that they only rehearsed once before their first show. Lzzy said that she was holding back a little as to not blow out her voice. Then it was time to take the stage. "When we took the stage, 'Slave to the Grind", she unleashed. Unleashed that first scream. I was just like, I'm actually getting chills thinking about it right now. I was we're all just kind of looking at each other like, whoa" He couldn't heap enough praise on the Halestorm front woman. "You know, when someone is great at what they do, people appreciate it. They appreciated Lzzy because she is great. She's just freaking great!" He said the energy on stage was off the charts. "And you could you could feel the energy on stage. And, a few of my friends that said I've never seen you smile so much. You're always like the punk rock don't smile, guy. You know, like you're laughing up there, you're smiling and you're interacting, you know? So it was really cool, man. And we got two more. And I just feel like that's like another nine days and I'm like, climbing wall of, like, what do you know?" The other two shows he's referring to are in Reno, Nevada, and Sacramento, California. "Lzzy Hale is one of the best vocalists on the planet." - Rachel Bolan When I commented that Lzzy is such a badass, Rachel agreed. "You know, you just said something that is, descriptive that everyone has been saying, and that's badass. Man, it's so perfect because she is a badass. She's a beast on stage, man. She's great."  

This week for What Where Wednesday, we discuss Cannery Hall with general manager Brent Hyams. The site off 8th Avenue South formerly known as Cannery Ballroom, Mercy Lounge and the High Watt, sold to a New York-based real estate company back in 2019. After undergoing renovations for the new space, the new Cannery Hall is set to start running shows starting tonight. Hyams discuss the process and vision for the venue.

The This Is Nashville team is out for the Thanksgiving holiday. We are rebroadcasting an episode about Nashville's indie venues, which first aired in June.  Nashville's independent music venues have long been a proving ground for up-and-coming artists. They're also increasingly under threat as development and gentrification continue to put pressure on property values. Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom and the High Watt have closed, and Exit/In recently announced that it will close and reopen under new management after Thanksgiving.  The city is waking up to the problem. Mayor John Cooper declared the week before Memorial Day weekend to be “Music Venue Independence Week.” What makes these spaces so vital to the life and culture of Music City, and what do we risk losing if they continue to shut down — or are replaced by corporate venues? We'll look at some of the history, the daunting circumstances of the present and what, if anything, can be done in the future to preserve this slice of Nashville's cultural landscape. But first, WPLN health care reporter Blake Farmer has an update about the flu season. Guests: Chris Cobb, owner of Exit/In and president of Music Venue Alliance Nashville Jeff Syracuse, Metro Council member, District 15 Kathryn Edwards, co-owner of DRKMTTR and musician Mel Bryant, musician Ariel Bui, musician Previous WPLN coverage: Exit/In, Midtown music venue beloved by locals, will close Nov. 24 ‘Growth is not always progress': What Mercy Lounge's closure says about the health of Nashville's independent music venues WNXP: In the Scene: On the complexities of emo nostalgia & creating a sustainable and equitable music ecosystem

The former Mercy Lounge reopens with a different name, but still with music at the center. Plus, if you're headed to or near the Nashville International Airport, prepare for traffic as the Donelson Pike interchange construction is now underway.Take a Tour With Us! Use code NASH for 20% off - https://www.xplrnash.com/toursToday's Sponsors: Brad Reynolds  https://thinkbrad.com/Bowtie Barber Clubhttps://www.bowtiebarberclub.com/Nash NewsFormer Mercy Lounge building will reopen as Cannery Hall music venue complexhttps://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/09/21/former-mercy-lounge-reopen-as-cannery-hall-music-venue-complex/69500292007/Metro Parks discouraged by lack of solutions after special meeting on Brookmeade Parkhttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/metro-parks-discouraged-by-lack-of-solutions-after-special-meeting-on-brookmeade-parkTDOT begins 5-year project to move Donelson Pikehttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/tdot-begins-5-year-project-to-move-donelson-pikeNashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlist   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASH   Website -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/   YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnash   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nash   NASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - https://www.xplrnash.com/shopMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.life

Andrew Mischke is the co-owner of Rosemary & Beauty Queen – an exquisitely cool-yet-inviting bar built out of a historic home in East Nashville's Five Points neighborhood Since opening in 2017, Rosemary has been named “Best New Bar” by the Nashville Scene, and earned national raves from publications like Conde Nast Traveler. Prior to opening Rosemary, Mischke was the longtime general manager of famed Nashville venue Mercy Lounge, fostering a close-knit community of local musicians and fans.A Tennessee native, Mischke lives in Nashville with his wife and two sons.@rbqnashvilleSupport the show

Nashville's independent music venues have long been a proving ground for up-and-coming artists. They're also increasingly under threat as development and gentrification continue to put pressure on property values. Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom and the High Watt recently closed, and it's an uncertain future ahead for revered venues like Exit/In. The city is waking up to the problem. Mayor John Cooper recently declared the week before Memorial Day weekend to be “Music Venue Independence Week.” What makes these spaces so vital to the life and culture of Music City, and what do we risk losing if they continue to shut down — or are replaced by corporate venues? We'll look at some of the history, the daunting circumstances of the present and what, if anything, can be done in the future to preserve this slice of Nashville's cultural landscape. Also this hour, we talk with WPLN producer Marianna Bacallao about her reporting on anti-trans laws in Tennessee. Guests: Chris Cobb, owner of Exit/In and president of Music Venue Alliance Nashville Jeff Syracuse, Metro Council member, District 15 Kathryn Edwards, co-owner of DRKMTTR and musician Mel Bryant, musician Ariel Bui, musician

Spencer has been a bartender at Mercy Lounge (which recently closed R.I.P) for almost a decade. He also runs Emo Night Nashville with Joco. He's also been sober for 5 years!!!!@bangahrang@emonightnashvilleSupport the show

https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/matt-sweeney (Matt Sweeney) doesn't want to dazzle you with rock guitar. That's boring. That's lazy. At least to him. He wants to mesmerize you. “Really, that's the point of music: to get people's minds off of whatever and to hypnotize them a little bit,” https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/matt-sweeney (Sweeney told PG in 2021). After beginning his Superwolves collaboration with Will Oldham, “that's when I thought, ‘Cool, I did the thing that I wanted to do. I can fingerpick now and I can play with a really great singer who is working in an idiom that I hadn't worked in before.' “I started playing with Will and that gave me the opportunity to keep developing the way that I was playing, because it went well with his singing. After a couple of years, that led to Will suggesting that we write songs together.” The audible opiate that Sweeney provides has also cast his spell over the works of Rick Rubin, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Adele, https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/cat-powers-journey (Cat Power), Run the Jewels, Chavez, John Legend, Zwan (collaboration with Billy Corgan), Tinariwen, “Cowboy” Jack Clement, https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/the-big-5/billy-gibbons (Billy Gibbons), and Margo Price. And with every episode of hypnosis comes a trance-breaking snapback. Providing that rhythmic recoil is Sweeney's current foil, https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/ty-segall-and-emmett-kelly-no-filter-frenzy (Emmett Kelly). Both have worked with Oldham, but until now—in the current Superwolves line-up—never together. Kelly steps into the fold with an indie and outsiders Rolodex filled with names like https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/ty-segall (Ty Segall), Angel Olson, Azita, Cairo Gang, Mikal Cronin, The C.I.A., Earth Girl Helen Brown, Magic Trick, Doug Paisley, and Joan of Arc. Sweeney sums up their guitar-nership with his typical, sly-and-dry snark: “What's important about the way me and Emmett play together is that we never talk about it [laughs]. It's true! He's like the best guitar player. He's a master at making everything sound better. We've both worked together—but mostly separately—with our singer Will Oldham, and it was his suggestion that we should all go out together [without bass and drums] because it should be good. But really, we've never had to talk about it, and we just play. It's been a lot of fun.” So, when PG's Chris Kies recently connected with Sweeney and Kelly, they were providing a guitar backdrop for a headlining set fronted by Bonnie “Prince” Billy Oldham at Nashville's Mercy Lounge, supporting Sweeney and Billy's 2021 release, Superwolves. While the conversation with both does cover their spartan setups, the meat of the message is how gear is a tool for storytelling, humility, and liberation. Oh … but Kelly does reveal a Japanese gem that takes a guitar signal and reanimates it into anime speech-like phrases! [Brought to you by https://ddar.io/XSE.RR (D'Addario XS Electric Strings).]

Buck and Lucas say goodbye to Mercy Lounge over the weekend, and to other Nashville staples that are no longer here. Plus, Bruce Feldman of The Athletic and Fox Sports joins the show for Mock Draft Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buck and Lucas say goodbye to Mercy Lounge over the weekend, and to other Nashville staples that are no longer here. Plus, Bruce Feldman of The Athletic and Fox Sports joins the show for Mock Draft Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wild Feathers join Buck live in studio to discuss their upcoming show at Mercy Lounge, football topics, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wild Feathers join Buck live in studio to discuss their upcoming show at Mercy Lounge, football topics, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buck and Lucas break down Setfon Diggs' new contract, and what it means for AJ Brown. The Wild Feathers join Buck live in studio to discuss their upcoming show at Mercy Lounge, football topics, and much more. Plus, a massive win for the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buck and Lucas break down Setfon Diggs' new contract, and what it means for AJ Brown. The Wild Feathers join Buck live in studio to discuss their upcoming show at Mercy Lounge, football topics, and much more. Plus, a massive win for the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Marshall loves guitar. “I make a living every day playing the electric guitar. My identity is built around this thing. I've been my own boss since 2015,” he declared https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/intervals (in a 2021 PG interview). Aaron Marshall believes in guitar: “Anyone who thinks the death of the electric guitar is upon us is very out of touch. You can't hold its head underwater. The electric guitar is iconic. It's not going anywhere.” And Aaron Marshall is never satisfied with guitar: “Everything's perfect. Let's change it all,” the Intervals visionary joked during this new Rig Rundown. “Everything is different, which is probably the most on-brand thing I can provide. But hopefully this is the beginning of that not being the case.” The guitar disciple started Intervals back in 2011. He's been the solo constant member and the band's musical pilot. He's put out four riveting, guitar-centric albums to date. And sure, the obvious 6-string influences are found within Intervals' music, with complementing flavors of prog, metal, djent, and jazz all percolating together. But the '90s kid has an unabashed love for Top 40 pop and has drawn from acts like NYSYNC, TLC, and Destiny's Child, too, giving Intervals' music more bounce, groove, and life. “I'll challenge myself to put my spin on a chord progression that feels like [TLC's] ‘No Scrubs,' but still be Intervals about it. It's always an experiment between me and the guitar. These sorts of experiments yield new songs.” Before Intervals' December '21 headlining show at Nashville's Mercy Lounge, prog-rock maestro Marshall reconnected with PG's Perry Bean to catalog his rig revamp. The ensuing conversation covered the decision to pass on a high-end (but limited) partnership with Mayones for a collaboration with Schecter that aims to bring guitars to everyone across the globe. (“You still have young people that are really interested in music for music's sake. And there is this wave of online instrumental guitar music that is the best it's ever been.”) Plus, he meticulously details how he's testing Neural DSP's pedalboard powerhouse with a space-encompassing stereo setup that will resonate with fans in every corner of the room. [Brought to you by D'Addario XPND Pedalboard: https://ddar.io/xpnd.rr (https://ddar.io/xpnd.rr)]

Music—and guitar—are therapeutic. The songs we write and riffs we play help reduce the pain, alleviate the stress, and produce some positivity in our lives. Microwave's singer/guitarist/lyricist Nathan Hardy has been using the studio and stage as his leather couch for nearly 10 years. Stovall, in 2014, saw him question his Mormon missionary upbringing. Two years later, Much Love focused on realities versus the romance of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. And 2019's Death Is a Warm Blanket is a dark, heavier, raging deep dive into his nihilistic thoughts. All three albums are honest, coarse evaluations of the pushing and pulling in Hardy's head and heart. Musically, the band has matured alongside Hardy's contemplative subject matter. Stovall and Much Love harness the teeter-totter dynamics mastered by Nirvana and also felt in Microwave's post-hardcore contemporaries like early Citizen and Turnover. While their loudest, most aggressive tendencies were unleashed in Death Is a Warm Blanket, Microwave's melodies and hooks can still be sticky and sweet as honey. Finally able to tour in support of that album, Microwave packed Nashville's Mercy Lounge on October 15. Just after soundcheck, Hardy and guitarist Travis Hill introduced PG to their favorite battle axes, walked us through their Odd Couple pedalboards, and Hill explained how an outdated laptop and trial version of Logic Pro provides a universal "poor man's Kemper" for guitars and bass. [Brought to you by D'Addario XPND Pedalboard: https://ddar.io/xpnd.rr (https://ddar.io/xpnd.rr)]

Recently Thrice's Dustin Kensrue (vocals/guitar) and Teppei Teranishi (guitar) participated in https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/hooked/thrice (PG's Hooked). (The video https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/hooked/ (series) features musicians talking about a moment, riff, or song that turned their world upside down and sideswiped them into playing.) Kensrue raved about the Pixies' dissonant melodies, while Teranishi highlighted Metallica's heavy impact. And at the conclusion of the video, they both admit the band has a lot of "Pixies" parts and "Metallica" moments throughout its catalog. Over the course of 11 studio albums—with the help of brothers Eddie (bass) and Riley (drums) Breckenridge—Thrice has explored odd-timing metal (Identity Crisis and The Illusion of Safety), thrashy screamo (The Artist in the Ambulance), maturing post-hardcore (Vheissu and Palms), all-encompassing prog-rock with ethereal escapes and mammoth, surly riffs (The Alchemy Index: Vols. I-IV), and an amalgamation of it all (To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere and Horizons/East). And even after all those years, all those albums, and all their discovered sounds, the Pixies and Metallica continue to be musical planets they orbit while exploring the outer realms of the sonic solar system. Prior to headlining Nashville's Mercy Lounge in support of the just-released Horizons/East, Kensrue and Teranishi spoke with PG's Perry Bean about the changes (and reductions) in their symbiotic setups. Kensrue explains why he's shifted his live tone (and Horizons/East recordings) to be fully dependent on the Line 6 Helix, and how that impacted the design of his signature Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay. Teranishi chronicles how the pandemic-created time void sent him down the lutherie rabbit hole and resulted in a familiar-looking-but-original build. [Brought to you by D'Addario XPND Pedalboard: https://ddar.io/xpnd.rr (https://ddar.io/xpnd.rr)]

There's no doubt ZZ Top trademarked Texas boogie. And over 30 years later, the Sword furthered the Lonestar shuffle's legacy by darkening it. The Austin outfit's 2006 debut Age of Winters combined the rhythmic bounce of Tres Hombres with the power and might of Master of Reality. The cross-pollination of Gibbons and Iommi continued in 2008's Gods of the Earth, with heavier right-hand picking and tempos shading towards thrash-y Priest and Thin Lizzy's "Emerald." Traces of proggy psychedelia, like 2112 Rush and late-'70s Genesis, turned 2010's concept album Warped Riders into a swirling voyage of sci-fi conquest and space exploration, with the music matching the otherworldly narrative. And 2012's Apocryphon saw the band settle into themselves, collectively cherry-picking all the things that worked on the previous three albums. Songs like "Cloak of Feathers" and the title track show their musical certainty. High Country, from three years later, showcases a once-singular-sounding band finding a home between Houston and Birmingham that could be best classified as classic mid-'70s hard rock. And 2018's Used Future—as its cover depicts—shows the band comfortably, calmly, confidently pressing the accelerator of their Bombshell Betty 1952 Buick Super Riviera and racing towards their own horizon. This fall 2021 run had the Sword members—J.D. Cronise (guitar/vocals), Kyle Shutt (guitars), Bryan Richie (bass/keyboards), and Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III (drums)—handling double duty, with a headline tour woven around opening shows for Primus. Before their top-of-the-bill show at Nashville's Mercy Lounge, Shutt, Cronise, and Richie showed PG how consolidating gear (and volume) has helped them sharpen their blade. [Brought to you by D'Addario XPND Pedalboard: http://ddar.io/xpnd.rr (http://ddar.io/xpnd.rr)]

Stoney Keeley talks Mercy Lounge and Hermitage Cafe closing down, H&S Bagels, and Boo at the Zoo before Steven McCash joins him to share his full account of last weekend in Franklin, attending the 2021 Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival on this week's SoBros Power Hour!

In this episode we talk with Resist and Bite's bassist Brian Powell about their current EP, their performance at the ROCKNPOD preparty at the Mercy Lounge in Nasnville, TN, their upcoming full length release, and more.

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 61 - 2021 RocknPod Preparty!!!! Brad and his brother, Matt, attended the 2021 RocknPod Expo and they cover the 2021 RocknPod Preparty that took place on 8/6/21 at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville, TN - including Rock United, Ron Keel Acoustic, Resist & Bite and  a Rare Hare set.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they welcome Steve Wright from the Podder than Hell podcast to do a Song Draft.  The song draft revolved around the 33 Tesla songs where Tommy Skeoch has a co-writing credit - Matt, Steve and Brad each come up with an 11-song Tesla album.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or Side 2 off of Keel's second studio album, The Right to Rock, from 1985.Music in this episode by:Netherlands Symphony OrchestraKing KobraY&TIggy PopKeelKissBlack SabbathOzzy OsbourneVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.comVisit Steve Wright and the Podder than Hell Podcast at:https://growinuprock.com/https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcasthttps://station5174.libsyn.com/podderthanhellpodcast@gmail.comVisit Resist & Bite at:https://resistandbite.comhttps://www.facebook.com/resistandbitebandresistandbitebooking@gmail.com

Artist Stephen Day joins us on the podcast to talk performing at YEP Rewinds, connecting with other industry professionals through the organization, and how his manager has influenced his work ethic and artist growth. On his third project Stephen Day is joining the arena of bedroom pop. With his new EP Original Songs and Sound, slated for November 20, Day shows the listener a new side of his sensibilities. The five new songs he made alone in the confines of his Nashville bedroom are made in a way that lend to his crooner vocal fans have come to love. With tastes of Frank Ocean, John Mayer, and classic influence Day says, "It feels like these songs stand out from my other projects in a way that feels a little more edgy and direct." The 24 year old Georgia native released his first EP Undergrad Romance and the Moses in Me back in 2016 with a viral start. His track "If You Were the Rain" gained mass appeal among his first fans pushing him to chart on Spotify's Global viral playlist peaking at number two. Then in October of 2019 he released his first full length album Guess I'm Grown Now with lead singles like "Dancing in the Street," "For Life (Take You Out, Treat You Right)" and "Twenty Two and Some Change." He's been seen online on the homepage of Parade Magazine, and other outlets like Celeb Mix, and Stage Right Secrets. Now claiming Nashville, TN his hometown Day has taken it by storm. In 2019 he played Lightning 100's Live on the Green along with selling out famed Mercy Lounge. Fans across the US and the world have also developed a strong affinity for the singer. His catalog has now seen close to 29 Million streams. Prior to COVID he was set to sell out his first headline tour after playing the Wanderland Festival in Manila, Philippines. Now with the world in a continuous frame of uncertainty, one thing you can depend on is Stephen Day's ability to move forward one song at a time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yeppodcast/support

Hailing from Nashville,TN, ​Lord Goldie​, also known as Karizma (a monicher aptly coined for her charismatic stage presence), has been a creative, an artist and an iconoclast since birth. In a town that has historically turned its back on the hip hop community, Lord Goldie exists in an authentic space that fuses underground hip hop, soul, and rock. During her formative years, Goldie was equally as inspired by Linkin Park​, Jimi Hendrix, and Nirvana as she was by​ ​Jay-Z, Tupac, Queen Latifah, and UGK​. It is now no surprise that she is ​well-versed in cross-genre collaboration and marrying distinct sounds into a cohesive story. Lord Goldie has carved a niche in the greater Nashville area, thus enabling her to release meaningful content consistently. This multi-hyphenate raps, writes, produces, and manages, offering creative direction to up-and-coming independent artists like herself. She released her debut project, ​Built 2 Last​,​ in 2014 and has only gained momentum since then. The following year, part one of her EP series ​ADHD (Another Dollar Hustlin Daily)​ was met with rave reviews. In 2017, Goldie dropped music videos for singles “Day By Day” and “Like I'm Broke” on YouTube. Later that year, she collaborated with eclectic Pop/R&B band, MUJA Music, to provide a dynamic live show unlike anything that's been seen in Music City. Lord Goldie has graced the stages of many iconic Nashville staples, including The Mercy Lounge, The High Watt, The Back Corner, and City Winery. ​Her talents have even taken her to the New Orleans House of Blues, as well as the coveted SXSW and A3C festival stages. Her ​Trap Conscious​ EP was released in 2018, leading with the single, “Leanin.” 2019 was a transformative year for Lord Goldie as she continued to mesmerize crowds while performing alongside a live band. She released the hit singles “Risks,” “How Low,” and “When You Ready.” By the end of 2019, Goldie's resonant ​Trap Conscious​ catapulted her to nominations for ​Best Rap Solo Artist, Best Urban Album, and Album of the Year at the​ ​Nashville Industry Music Awards. In 2020, Lord Goldie continues to push the needle forward in the Nashville hip-hop scene, while keeping her ear to the streets to elevate and support new talent. Keep up with her live show schedule on Instagram @LordGoldie615​ ​and listen to ​Trap Conscious​ on all streaming platforms. IG: @lordegoldie615 Hosts IG: @ambitious1k, @qdroppindope, @youcantsitwithusradio, @thresholdbrace facebook:@you can't sit with us twitter@Y.C.S.W.U. radio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ycswu/support

Jo is someone that I'd been peripherally aware of and consistently impressed by for years. However, we finally met in Feb of this year when we both played a huge show at Exit/In. Now, we are preparing to play a big show together at Mercy Lounge in Nashville on 9/26! I invited her over for a podcast so we could get to know each other a bit and just talk about some good 'ol music. I was surprised to find we share a passion in naming horses in video games silly things. Stay tuned for that tidbit!

Wes Davenport is the Culture Marketing Manager for Universal Music Group, where he partners the company’s artists with brands, universities, non-profits and lifestyle outlets. His team manages UMUSIC Experience, a national network of the most driven and creative college students.  Prior to joining UMG, Wes founded marketing and PR agency ECHO AVE, serving clients like Red Bull, the Mercy Lounge complex and a roster of developing artists. In our conversation, he shares tips for creating sleek content on a budget and the most out of the box stories he’s produced with Universal artists. Now to our episode with Wes Davenport. Visit umusicexperience.com (http://umusicexperience.com/) and @umusicexperience on Instagram to learn more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yeppodcast/support

This week, the guys heads over to the Mercy Lounge music venue in Nashville to blind taste some pours backstage with Christian McAlhaney, guitarist for Anberlin. They get to hear about the band's latest tour, as well as some peculiar stories from life on the road... Episode Details: http://thebluecollarbourbon.com/season-3-episode-2-the-ballad-of-billys-balls Connect:Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbonFacebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbonFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbonInstagram: https://instagram.com/bluecollarbourbonSHOP: https://thebluecollarbourbon.com/shop/

I am a latecomer to the world and talent of Jim Lauderdale...I "discovered" him in 2010 in Nashville at my first Americanafest (the annual conference of the Americana Music Association); he hosted the Annual Awards Ceremony at The Ryman Auditorium and I caught his official showcase with a full band at The Mercy Lounge. Shortly thereafter he was on a bill with Carrie Rodriguez at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City and I try to make every performance in my home town. I've become a true fan of his music and his amazing work ethic. He has released dozens of albums, been nominated for Grammies, is one of the most prolific collaborators in American music and yet still flies under most of the American public's musical radar. In this "phoner" into the Production Studio at 90.1 FM in 2015 during the release of Jim's "I am a Song," you'll hear a wide ranging conversation of his early musical beginnings as a banjo player in New York City's country scene, his love affair with the Eastern mind/body discipline tai chi, and a recounting of just a few of his collaborations...oh the collaborations! Dr. Ralph Stanley, Buddy Miller, Robert Hunter, Nick Lowe, Roland White, Lucinda Williams, Rodney Crowell and many more. Enjoy my conversation with the King of Americana Jim Lauderdale!

Episode #71: This week we get out of the studio for three radio field trips with some remarkable songwriter/artists. First I visit with Rayland Baxter at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum about his explosively colorful new album Wide Awake. Next it's off to the ballpark for nine questions in nine innings with rocking country songwriter Nora Jane Struthers. Finally I sit on the upper deck of the famous Mercy Lounge taking in the Nashville skyline with Gary Louris of the venerable, always relevant Jayhawks.

In Enneagram-speak, Enneagram Twos are called The Helpers.  They are some of the most loving, kind, supportive, upbeat, and—when healthy—genuinely helpful to other people.  Their underlying motivation is to feel loved and needed. But sometimes that need to be needed can lead to burn out. But, why listen to me talk about The Helper when you can hear it from those who actually live it?  In this week's episode of Typology, I brought together a panel of Twos to describe what it's like in the mind of The Helper.  So, tune in and listen as the loud-laughing, contentedly uncool mom of three teenagers, Tia Coffey,  Vanderbilt University fundraising specialist and stand-up comic, Geoff Little, and singer-songwriter-author, Andrew Greer join me to talk about finding the balance between giving enough and giving to the point of burn out. Tia Coffey spends her workdays as an executive assistant, her evenings as a student, and her free time drinking wine, hiking, having theological conversations with friends, or hanging with her kids and an anxious chihuahua named Napoleon.  Geoff Little works by day as a fundraising specialist at Vanderbilt University, but after hours he spirals into a whirl of outgoing pursuits. He loves spoken word live performances, including stand-up comedy. He is former co-host of TenX9 Nashville, a critically acclaimed storytelling group.  He founded (and still leads) Nashville's  Beer & Hymns public singing group phenomenon, which sells out Nashville rock club Mercy Lounge on occasion (don't miss this year's St. Patrick's Day Pub Sing!).  He is married to his lovely wife, Tara, and on a good day, she lets him jog with her in the nearby Warner Parks, graciously slowing down her pace.   Andrew Greer is a multiple Dove Award-nominated singer-songwriter and respected author, known for his old soul sound and thoughtful prose. The native Texan-turned-Tennessean's folk-gospel discography displays a deep affection for vintage spiritual songs, instinctively captured on his critically acclaimed Angel Band hymn series—reaching the Top 10 on Amazon and iTunes' mainstream charts upon release. With a love for facilitating conversations that dig deep, Andrew co-created and co-hosts the video podcast, Dinner Conversations with Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer: Turning the Light on One Question at a Time. The conversations-centered series debuted at #1 on iTunes Religion & Spirituality chart last year, and is now syndicated on television nationwide.  Andrew has also authored two books— Transcending Mysteries: Who is God, and What Does He Want From Us? (Thomas Nelson) co-authored with Ginny Owens, and Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth: Spiritual Conversations Inspired by the Life and Lyrics of Rich Mullins (Worthy Publishing).  

One of our favorite local bands, Bully, is releasing a new album this week — Losing will be out Fri., Oct 20 on Sub Pop — so culture editor Megan Seling sat down with singer/guitarist Alicia Bognanno to talk about the new music, the upcoming album release shows at Mercy Lounge, how the band picks their obscure cover songs and, of course, Bognanno’s very adorable dog Mezzi.

New episode featuring Bantug is out now (@bantug). Bantug is the dream pop solo project of singer/songwriter Amanda Bantug. On this episode we go deep, talking about space, collaboration, and get into some r&d for new podcast ideas. Her new EP entitled “Blue” is out now. Go catch Bantug and my own musical project Jonie live at Mercy Lounge on Monday, June 19th for the Housequake 8 off 8th showcase.

In Episode 58, Brenton and Bryant sit down with local Nashville singer/songwriter, Callie Hopper. Callie is a 20 year old singer/songwriter with Nashville roots, and is making waves with the release of her second album “Out of the Shadows.” In this partnership with band member/co-writer Chad Alexander and producer Ryan Speakman, a refreshing blend of genres is displayed, including folk, pop, rock, and country influences. Callie’s voice is soft and haunting, with a hint of sharpness and attitude, and her lyrics risk vulnerability, stepping into topics from love and dreams, to loss and betrayal. Callie is a SESAC affiliate and has been featured at countless venues including Mercy Lounge, The Bluebird Café, The Listening Room, Puckett’s, and dozens of other local hotspots. Callie’s vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and passionate performance pull you in, luring you to connect on a deeper level and bringing a sense of satisfaction to the soul. ⏪ For more information about Callie, visit www.calliehopper.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guest: Geoff Little.  Like all interviews, this is a snapshot in time of a personal journey.  Geoff is the son of the head of the Christian Broadcasting Network, second only to Pat Robertson himself.  Geoff is in that rock-and-a-hard-place space of identifying as Christian but embarrassed by it every day.  But, since we could easily make a case that Jesus would be embarrassed by today’s Christianity, it begs the question, is Geoff more or less of a Christian?  This is where SO many Americans are today—wanting to hang onto Jesus but disgusted by what poses as Christianity today.  You can hear the tension in his words, of not wanting to throw Christianity under the bus while being brutally honest with himself about what he sees.   Geoff is the founder of the Beer and Hymns movement in Nashville.  In fact, there’s one coming up Thursday, April 30th, 7:30pm at Mercy Lounge in Nashville.  $5 in advance/$8 at the door, and I think that includes a ticket for one beer.  Geoff experiments with stand-up comedy and story-telling.  You can YouTube him and get a feel for his sensibilities.  He’s one of my best friends in middle Tennessee.  I think you’re gonna like him.  We taped this show on April 5th, 2015 in my backyard.  Geoff provided the beer.   Bob & I will be at ReAsonCon 2015 in Hickory NC April 25th.  Hope to see you there. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, TuneIn and most podcast platforms.  If you’re feeling grateful for our podcast, Patreon.com is like a tip jar for our work. That’s p a t r e o n dot com slash eapodcast.  My thanks to Bob and Geoff for making this conversation possible.   http://www.beerhymns.com/ Bart Ehrman & James White Debate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P35zWvmkHBo Credits: "Towering Mountain of Ignorance" intro by Hank Green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3v3S82TuxU Intro bumper "Never Know" by Jack Johnson “It is Well” accapella by Sam Robson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG525x2mUTU “It is Well” solo piano John Pahlow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVQgN2u0Iac All other music by Cass Midgley    

In January 2012 Drupy was named as one of Nashville's Hottest of 2011 being featured on Concrete Magazine's/ IUM project by the same name and appearing at the Bonnaroo Music Festival. Soon after he followed the accomplishment with the announcement of the album Fli Musik 2: Pop World produced by Kyle Lampi (Enjoy the Zoo), Ducko McFli (Trinidad James), SykSynse (Wale, Meek Mill, DJ Drama, Drake) and Boy Genius (Chancellor Warhol).The album release show was held at legendary Mercy Lounge, headlined by the artist himself and featured Nashville's hottest MC Chancellor Warhol and pop-upstart Beta Pop among others. He also headlined the popular Nashville event, Y2K, twice, over popular acts Case and Coach and Treekeeper (EDM). For more on Druppy check out our Blog at http://TheSashaMarinaShow.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sashamarinamedia/message

In January 2012 Drupy was named as one of Nashville’s Hottest of 2011 being featured on Concrete Magazine’s/ IUM project by the same name and appearing at the Bonnaroo Music Festival. Soon after he followed the accomplishment with the announcement of the album Fli Musik 2: Pop World produced by Kyle Lampi (Enjoy the Zoo), Ducko McFli (Trinidad James), SykSynse (Wale, Meek Mill, DJ Drama, Drake) and Boy Genius (Chancellor Warhol).The album release show was held at legendary Mercy Lounge, headlined by the artist himself and featured Nashville’s hottest MC Chancellor Warhol and pop-upstart Beta Pop among others. He also headlined the popular Nashville event, Y2K, twice, over popular acts Case and Coach and Treekeeper (EDM). For more on Druppy check out our Blog at http://TheSashaMarinaShow.com

While Nashville is known around the world as the home of country music, there is a lot more to us than that.  The city has undergone a renaissance of sorts with Jack White, The Black Keys, Paramore, and others all calling Nashville home.  Another local rock group MODOC is making waves in the music world with several albums released and tons of festival dates under their belts.  We were able to preview some of their latest music here at home at the Mercy Lounge.  

On this weeks episode of the perfect 10 show Lahna and comedian Kevin Millard head over to the San Antonio winery in Downtown Los Angeles to learn about wine. Kevin tells Lahna about how he used to work at a winery and use his knowledge of wine, which he doesn't even drink by the way, to get into the female customers pants on a regular basis. He also teaches Lahna the difference between various types of wines and which barrels are the best to bend a girl over.  This weeks band comes to us live from the Mercy Lounge in Nashville TN; Hanzelle.

This week  At the Top of the episode Ralphie recounts all the madness that his tweet about the storm chasers dying set off and Ralphie and Lahna talk about the great party they threw for April and August. In our first act Ralphie and Merch man Peter go around Milwaukee at night collection slut stories that Ralphie so creepily gets girls to recount. Then in act two Lahna visits comedian Craig Shoemaker in his natural habitat; playing Dad. He tells Lahna some crazy stories about home birth and eating his wife's Placenta all the while hosting his 9year olds birthday party in a park. Spoiler alert: He burns all the hot dogs! This weeks band, Live from the Mercy Lounge in Nashville TN is Billy Swayze

Charlie Mattos with James Intveld, recorded January 28, 2013 at WSM Radio in Nashville.  James stopped by our Gaylord Opryland studio to chat, play a couple of acoustic tunes and preview his upcoming show at the Mercy Lounge.  Follow James at: www.jamesintveld.com

In episode 25 of "The Perfect 10," Ralphie May and Lahna Turner perform a sketch by NYC comedian Alex Fossella. Comedian Earthquake is back to give his Disaster P*ssy stories, and the second part of Ralphie's two-part interview with Trace Adkins is up. The band of the week, live from The Mercy Lounge, is Escondido. 

In episode 19 of "The Perfect 10," Ralphie May and Lahna Turner debate the merits of wearing fur (get your mind out of the gutter-not THAT fur!). They speak to an anonymous gay Muslim about his experiences and the politics behind the religion. Ralphie interviews Michael Ornstein aka "Chuckie" from "Sons of Anarchy" about his artwork and his role on the show. The band of the week, live from Mercy Lounge, is the Sea and Cake.

In episode 18 of "The Perfect 10," comedian Esther Ku tries to guess which Asian nationality girls making orgasm noises are, and porn star Jill Kelly stops by to make fish tacos for "Cooking with Porn Stars." The band of the week is Nashville's What Bird, live from Mercy Lounge.

In episode fourteen of The Perfect 10, Ralphie May returns from rehab to celebrate the weekend in Vegas. Lahna interviews comic Garry Cannon about his pu$$y quota and how he bangs so many chicks. We head over to West Hollywood to hear some "whore-er" stories, which is just in time for Halloween! Band of the week, live from Mercy Lounge, is the Charlie Abbott Band.

On episode 11 of "The Perfect 10," Ralphie May and Lahna Turner talk about offensive comedians and stick up for Daniel Tosh. Lahna visits a paranormal convention and meets Keith Age, Aron Houdini (The Last Houdini), a cryptozoologist, a girl who lives in a haunted house, and a man who reads auras. There's also a slut story about a girl who does a lot of banging in one day. The band of the week, live from Mercy Lounge, is Sebadoh!

In episode four of "The Perfect 10," Ralphie May and Lahna Turner introduce April, their sharp-tounged four-year-old daughter, who tells Chris Brown how it is. The two discuss Ralphie's recent appearance on Jeff Ross' "The Burn." Lahna interviews Diane Kawasaki, a Japanese-Korean-American little person, about her "midget giner," and reveals how it feels to have sex with one. The show ends with Langhorne Slim, live from the Mercy Lounge in Nashville.

In episode two of "The Perfect 10," Lahna Turner and Ralphie May open the show with a discussion about the funniest old men. Buddy Hackett and Rodney Dangerfield, of course, make the cut. They give listeners a preview of next week's episode segment, "Cooking with Porn Stars," which features Ms. Joclyn Stone. They also talk about getting a tour bus, Lahna's upcoming totally nude show, midgets, and a great story that stars the legendary Doug Stanhope. This week's segment, "Slut Stories," is about naughty tale between two best friends. Musical guest is Chappo, recorded live from the Mercy Lounge in Nashville TN.

Blackberry Smoke is a hot southern rock group that is making a name for themselves across the nation.  Formed in Atlanta, Georgia, their first success ironically enough came from up north, but now their popularity is catching on everywhere.  We caught up with the guys at a showcase here at Nashville’s Mercy Lounge.  Take a look.

Here is my interview with Heather Karls for the annual Nashville Fusion event! http://ftp.wrlt.com/production/tunedin/10/100319fusion.mp3Fusion 10 - April 10th @ The CanneryFusion 10, a Nashville-based music and arts festival, will once again be hitting the Nashville scene in an effort to raise support for the Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation. With over 1000 people attending each year, Fusion is the largest Young Adult Cancer Awareness event in the country.Entering its sixth consecutive year, the multi-faceted event will be held on Saturday, April 10th, 2010 in Nashville’s Gulch community at The Cannery Ballroom (One Cannery Row). Having formed a reputation among young professionals in the Nashville community as a SOLD OUT event, Fusion 10 will not disappoint. This year’s event will feature over 150 visual, film and musical artists, from fashion designers, photographers and videographers to painters, sculptors and musicians. With live performances by renowned Nashville musicians and fierce new fashions from Nashville’s local designers competing to be NASHVILLE’S NEXT DESIGN STAR, Fusion 10 is sure to delight the senses.Saturday, April 10, 2010Cannery Ballroom7:00pBENEFITING: THE MINNIE PEARL CANCER FOUNDATION_________________________________________________________ Outgrowing The Cannery; Adding MercyJanuary 5, 2010Fusion is busting at the seams. With an attendence well over 1000, we are adding Mercy Lounge to our event space this year, which means there will be even more to see and do at Fusion 2010. Don't forget to buy your tickets early, as the event is expected to sell out well in advance. You don't want to miss this.Purchase your tickets here.

Recorded September 17, 2009 at WSM radio in Nashville.  Charlie Robison was in town to perform at the Mercy Lounge and take part in the annual "Americana Awards show"...his latest cd is "Beautiful Day"...

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