All Things Blues And Southern Rock

This week, Brian and Jason talk about the 20th anniversary show for Jason's band, Ghost Town Silence. Next, the guys welcome their returning guest, Nashville rock and roll artist, Jax Hollow. Jax chats with the boys about her forthcoming record Sugar Lion, recording at Fame Studio in Muscle Shoals, using different guitars for specific tones, her brand new Dalmatian puppy Prudence, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about scary Halloween movies, and some not so scary. Next, they welcome their guests, one returning, and one new, Jeff Massey, and Eric Saylors from The Steepwater Band. Jeff and Eric chat with the boys about their new forthcoming record, Down & Divine. differences between producers, some vintage amps, some Halloween candy, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the impulsive, and unpredictable nature of buying guitars, and why you don't always find inspiration in each one. Next the guys welcome their returning guests, Clayton Crowder, Trevor Smith, and Andrew Hopper from Kentucky southern rock and roll band, The Damn Shames. They chat with the boys about their forthcoming ep "All the Fixins," playing the North Springs Music Fest, some wrastlin, Halloween costumes and candy, and a bit too much about male genetic disadvantages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason's band Ghost Town Silence, opening for The Filthy Heathens in Dayton. Next the guys welcome returning guests, Bryson Willoughby, and Sean Sullivan from Lexington rock band Mojo Thunder. Bryson and Sean chat with the boys about the creation of the new record, song writing growth, not being able to be categorized as one specific style, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the docket for Brian and Jason; Jason's band, Ghost Town Silence, opening up for The Filthy Heathens, the brand-new record, The Outsider's Cabaret, from Mojo Thunder coming out, Brian asks Jason how he thinks he would sleep on a tour bus, and then gushes about the band, Rebel's Opera. Next, the guys welcome their returning guests, podcast sister Lyssa Nicole, and North Springs Music Fest founder, Dustin Kennedy. Dustin and Lyssa chat with the boys and give a great preview of this year's North Springs Music Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about how they think the bands from Los Angeles in the 80s came up with their sound. Next, they welcome their guests rock journalist Matt Wake, and rock author Greg Renoff. They chat with the boys about Matt's most recent write up about the comparison between The Black Crowes, and Oasis, Greg's Van Halen book, a little of this, a little of that, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, after a short break Brian and Jason return to chat about Brian's vacation getaway. Then they talk about their most recent shows, Brian with Jennifer Lyn And The Groove Revival, and Jason with JoAnne Shaw Taylor. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Rachel Medina, singer/song writer from Spain blues-rock band Barbarella And The Boogie Blues Rachel chats with the boys about her latest EP, For Love Or Money, her song writing process, former dance and acting career, Spanish cuisine, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Brian's upcoming vacation and talk a little coffee. Next, Brian welcomes his guest, blues singer, and bass player, Danielle Nicole, from the Danielle Nicole Band. Danielle chats with Brian about the making if her forthcoming record Fireflies, how she landed on playing the bass, overcoming the monumental task, of her brother's passing, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jason gives a preview of Porch Fest in Dayton, Ohio, in which his band Ghost Town Silence will be playing. Then Brian talks about recently getting into the music of Jessi Colter. Next the guys welcome their guest, Hannah Wicklund. Hannah chats with the boys about her forthcoming record, "War On Women Calling All Good Men," the struggles for women in the male dominated music business, getting sound advice from Joan Jett, standing strong as an independent artist, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about Jason's most recent show. seeing Govt Mule and Joe Bonnamossa. Next, they welcome their guest, blues guitarist JP Reali. JP chats with the boys about his latest release, Grateful Blues, how he came about wanting to do his take on blues versions of Grateful Dead songs, how he got into the Dead, his time going to Dead shows, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about Blackberry Smoke's various opening acts. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Nashville bluesy southern rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, Sam Morrow. Sam chats with the boys about his new record, Southern Boogie, how some of the songs came about, the importance to him to make the record in Austin, working with producer Jonathan Tyler, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the number of good records that have come out this year, and those coming out soon. Next the guys welcome their guest Cullen Wargowsky from the executive committee of the Blues On The Chippewa fest in Durand, Wisconsin. Cullen chats with the boys about his involvement in the committee, the positive response from the community, some of this year's lineup, the Wisconsin blues scene, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason's most recent show seeing tom Keifer. Then Brian goes into a critique of a local blues festival. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, singer Megan Parnell, from Toronto band, Bywater Call. Meghan chats with the boys about the new record, Broken Souvenirs, creating some of the new songs, tales of their old bus, crossing the Canadian border on a regular basis, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian flies solo and briefly talks about it being summer blues festival season. Next, he welcomes his guest, Glen Bauer from the In The Market For Blues fest in Omaha. Glen chats with Brian about putting together the festival, the many different downtown venues that participate, some of the festival acts, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about their most recent shows, Brian at The Kentucky Headhunters, and Jason at Blackberry Smoke. Next, with Jason out sick at the time of the guest chat, Brian welcomes his guests, Jay Snow, and Janet Morea from the Riverfront Blues Fest in Libby, Montana. Jay and Janet chat with Brian about the starting of the festival, positive support from the community, the festival's scenic surroundings, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Brian and Jason chat about Jason's recent festival show with LA Guns and Dangerous Toys. Next the guys welcome their guest, guitarist Johnny Moeller from The Texas Headhunters and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Johnny talks with the guys about how The Texas Headhunters came about, how he joined The Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Austin, Texas music scene, some sports, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about new records coming out in the not-so-distant future from Parker Barrow and Jax Hollow. Then Brian talks about making a Motley Crue playlist of their more b lues inspired tunes. Next the guys welcome their guest, Miami blues-rock guitarist Albert Castiglia. Albert chats with the boys about getting his start with Junior Wells, his Blood Brothers collaboration with Mike Zito, a little Miami sports, touring with Bill Murray, and a crazy night with comedian Dave Chapelle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about Sam Morrow's new record Southern Boogie. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, blues-rock singer/guitarist, JoAnne Shaw Taylor. JoAnne chats with the boys about her new upcoming record, The Trouble With Love, some Harry Potter, her dog, Hank, ghosts, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian celebrates recovering from a cough and announces what his entrance music would be if he was a pro wrestler. Then Jason gives a full report from seeing Them Dirty Roses on Thursday night, in Columbus. Next, Jason flies' solo, as Brian is swept up and held hostage by the damn tech demons. Jason welcomes his guest, the one and only Warren Haynes. Warren chats with Jason about his upcoming tour with Joe Bonnamossa, the Dark Side Of The Mule shows, and live record, some baseball, some aliens, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about some of their guest segment highlights going into the 300th episode, the new live Samantha Fish record, the new Greg Allman documentary, north Georgia band, One For The Road calling it a day, and new show open music from Leiani Kilgore. Next the guys welcome that very guest Leilani Kilgore for her 7th appearance on this 300th episode. Leilani chats with the boys about the progress on her upcoming record, differences from her previous recording experiences, creative pretend ways to build a go fund me, more silly stuff, and a surprise introduction and guest appearance from the man who asked her hand in marriage, only known as Montana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat briefly about the weather. Next, they welcome their guest, Tyler Salek from the Covered In Smoke podcast, his podcast dedicated to Blackberry Smoke. Tyler chats with the boys about getting into the music of BBS, his first shows, the start of his podcast, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian gets a good laugh listening to Jason talking about his cat getting out and having to chase it down. Next, they chat about Blues Blast magazine reviewing the new record, electric Eden from Jennifer Lyn And The Groove Revival. Then the guys welcome their guest, Jennifer Lyn from Jennifer Lyn And The Groove Revival. Jennifer chats with the boys about the current state of the music business, and the concert industry, the recording of her new live record, Electric Eden, some super natural stuff, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason embark upon an action-packed intro. Topics include, battling tech demons, 2026 Blues Festival Guide magazine, new Rare Birds single, Shines Like Chery Red, new Ben Chapman record, Feet On Fire, Des Moines heavy blues-rock band The Other Brothers, and a full recap of Brian's weekend at The Shed for the Blackberry Smoke 2026 Brothers And Sisters Reunion shows. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Natchez, MS singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer, and record shop entrepreneur Ben Lewis. Ben chats with the boys about his record shop and recording studio, Friday Guy Records, building the studio, getting into the record selling business, recording in both analog and digital, and so much more, including a very special guest at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the new single releases from The Stones. Then they chat about artists from across the pond. Next they welcome their guest Nashville based, Romanian born singer/blues guitarist, Alex Kilroy. Alex talks about his start in music, going to the Berkley school of music, his love for Stevie Ray Vaughn, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jason talks about the brand-new record from The Cold Stares, Texas. Then Brian talks about a couple artists, Jack Tidwell, and Emily Hollingshed, that he has come across, and really likes. Next the guys welcome their guest, Bay Simpson, from Muscle Shoals. Bay chats with the boys about how he got started in music, growing up in a musical family, the rich tradition of recording in Muscle Shoals, how he got recruited to be on The Voice, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason contrast the similarities between rock and roll shows and pro wrestling sports entertainment events. Next the guys welcome their guests, Trevor, Clay, and Andrew from Kentucky southern rock and roll band, The Damn Shames. They chat with the boys about the start of the band, the rich history of Kentucky rock and roll, a little gear talk, and a whole lot of pro wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason chat about some of the upcoming summer concert tours. Then they discuss the changes in the music industry, going back to the early 2000s. Next, they welcome their long sought-after, first-time guest, Black Stone Cherry bass player, Steve Jewell Jr. Steve chats with the boys about his new band coaching project, what young bands cand do to further their careers, the Jammin Jewells collaboration with his dad, Steve Jewell Sr, and a whole lot about baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Jason's upcoming show with The Me Steepwater Band, and The Cold Stares. Then the guys give an update on Leilani Kilgore's Go Fund for the recording of her next record. Then the guys welcome their returning guest, Drew Fulton. Drew chats with the boys about the writing of his songs for The Cherry Street Sessions, recording the songs with producer Ben Lewis, in his studio, recording to tape, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason give a shoutout to their good friend, David Hudson from the State Of Amorica podcast, who is retiring from podcasting. Next they welcome their returning guest, Jamie St James from Black N Blue. Jamie chats with the boys about his latest project with former Black N Blue guitarist Tommy Thayer. Jamie talks about getting together with Tommy, recovering the DAT tape with Black N Blue demos from the early 90s, putting together the tracks for an official release, recording new songs for the Thayer-St James record Bombshell, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week Brian flies solo on the intro and talks about enjoying seeing Heart play live. He also mentions the show giving him a changed, and more positive perspective on the current state of The Black Crowes. Next Brian is rejoined by Jason, and they welcome their guest, Wilmington, NC guitarist, and singer/songwriter, Justin Cody Fox. Justin chats with the boys about his start in music, his long running friendship with Mason Keck from Jive Mother Mary, his love for The Black Crowes, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason geek out about guitars, and guitar pedals. Next they welcome their guest, Jamey Patterson from Patterson Guitars. Jamey chats with the boys about how he got into building guitars, using unique kinds of wood, his endorsers, the great rock and roll state that is Alabama, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason embark on some humor infused non-sensical jabbering pertaining to a few different common topics. Next, they fuel up their paisley-colored rocket ship and jettison across the galaxy to a different genre, and welcome their returning guest, Julia Lauren, from Nashville rock band The Foxies. Julia chats with the boys about the new single from The Foxies, taking online criminal justice classes, her love of the true crime television genre, her honesty in song writing, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason are joined by their good friend and official random 3rd guest co-host, Lyssa from Hillbilly Hippie Music Review. Lyssa chats with the guys about Alabama music, including Taylor Hunnicutt, and also future endeavors with Hillbilly Hippie Music Review. Next, they welcome their guest, song writer Adam Hood. Adam chats with the gang about his start in music, his many song writing credits, Alabama musicians, what inspires different guitar tunings, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat a bit about playing guitar, then they shift the conversation to Jason's most recent Blackberry Smoke show he saw in Lima, OH. Next, they welcome their returning guest, Blackberry Smoke guitarist Paul Jackson. Paul chats with the boys about several different things from everything to getting back on tour, his love for metal music, Christmas decorations, hair care, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the recently announced Southern Hospitality co-headlining tour with The Black Crowes, and Whiskey Myers. Next, the guys welcome their returning guest Jersey City Blues singer/pianist Eliza Neals. Eliza chats with the boys about her new single Love Will, the writing and recording of her new forthcoming record, the dynamics of different musicians, the Jersey City music scene, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason jump in their paisley-colored rocket ship, and hurtle though the cosmos, to another genre and chat about the new self-titled Megadeth record. Then they hit warp speed back to Milky Way, and chat about a couple upcoming shows and tours. Next the guys welcome their returning guests, Chris Tapp, Bryce Klueh, and Brian Mullins from The Cold Stares. The guys chat with the boys about their new single, Nowhere To Go, the recording of their forthcoming record Texas, cutting the tracks quickly in the studio, upcoming tour plans, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian and Jason discuss the new video from The black Crowes, for their new single, Profane Prophecy. Then the guys chat about the passing of Bob Weir, from The Grateful Dead. Next, they welcome their returning guest, contributing writer for Guitar World magazine, Andy Aledort. Andy chats with the boys about his how-to videos, then he offers his thought on Bob Weir, to help the guys pay tribute to the legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about some random upcoming tour dates. Next, they talk about second generation rock and roll artists. Then they welcome their first time guest second generation rock artist Nigel Dupree. Nigel chats with the boys about his rock and roll upbringing, very early memories, how playing drums came first, the benefits of living in Nashville, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason discuss new single releases by The Georgia Thunderbolts, and The Black Crowes, and new forthcoming record by The Crowes, "A Pound Of Feathers." Next, they welcome their returning guests, Dylan Turner, Megan Kane, and Alex Bender from Nashville rock and roll band, Parker Barrow. They chat with the boys about their new ep Hold The Mash, writing the songs, band dynamics on stage, their relationship with their audience, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about their friends from the State Of Amorica podcast landing an interview with Chris Robinson. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, and annual Christmas holiday guest, Tony Higbee from Keifer Band, and Brother Cane. As usual, when the guys get together with Tony, plenty of holiday hijinks follow. Merry Christmas 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about their friend, producer Adam Hamilton working again with William Shatner. They go on talking about Marc Ford playing in Lucinda Williams band. Next the guys welcome their first time guest Dave Lizmi. Dave chats with the boys about seafood, his dogs, his time with the band The Four Horsemen in the early 90s, writing songs with Charlie Starr, a hilarious story involving a Hollywood star and psychedelics, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the upcoming shows that The Black Crowes will be opening for Guns N Roses. Next they welcome their guests Zach, Crumley, Joe Morgan, and Jaithan Neal from north Georgia southern rock band One For The Road. They chat with the boys about the writing and recording of their forthcoming record Better Than Some Worse Than Others, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about Kentucky Headhunters guitarist Richard Young posting a very positive update on The Georgia Thunderbolts. Then they talk briefly about the passing of Steve Cropper. They also good a good laugh in pertaining to the alleged birth that took place in a Bucc-ee's parking lot. Next the guys welcome their first time guests, Alerisa and Chase for Boston rock and roll band, Dred Buffalo. Alerisa and Chase chat with the boys about their start in music, their fateful meeting, starting the band, song writing, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason sub for their good friend, Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast, in presenting the favorite 2025 3rd quarter album releases as seen by The Groove Council chat group. Jay continues his long-term rehab, after suffering from a stroke. The Groove Council chat group is Jay's baby and provides a forum for like-minded music lovers to share their musical passions. Jason and I are very fortunate to have been invited into the group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason chat about the current Black Stone Cherry/Them Dirty Roses/Aryon Jones "Celebration" tour, as well as the Blackberry Smoke "Rattle Ramble And Roll" tour, and the upcoming Lynyrd Skynyrd/Foreigner "Double Trouble Vision" tour. Next, they welcome their returning guest, Damon Johnson, from Brother Cane. Damon chats with the boys about the band coming back together, teaming up again with song writing partner Marti Frederickson, the creation of the upcoming Brother Cane record, Magnolia Medicine, the guys in the band, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian flies' solo, while Jason gets stuck at a random airport due to shutdown flight delays. Brian welcomes his guest, 2nd generation blues guitarist Bernard Allison. Bernard chats with Brian about starting his career out with Koko Taylor, spending time living in Paris, leading his dad, Luther's band, locating to the Twin Cities, European music crowds, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason are joined by 3rd co-host Lyssa Nicole. Lyssa and the boys give a shout out to a new band Dred Buffalo from Boston. Then they chat about the new super group Howl Owl Howl. Next, they welcome their guests, North Springs Music Fest founder Dustin Kennedy, and festival performer, Ben Chapman. The gang chat away about all the many wonderful things about the recent 2025 North Springs Music Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about their grave concerns about Ai created bands. Next the guys welcome their guest, Louisville native, and Nashville based blues-rock guitarist, Dusty Bo. Dusty chats with the boys about his musical journey from Louisville to L.A., and then to Nashville, his long-time friendship with Mason from Jive Mother Mary, the contrast between L.A. and Nashville, his new record V8, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Jason talk about the passing of Ace Frehley, and his influence on so many guitar players. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Mason Keck from Jive Mother Mary. Mason chats with the boys about the band's move to Nashville, networking with other artists, the latest singles, a lengthy Ace Frehley tribute, and so much more, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices