Hailing from Westport, Ct, and now based in Los Angeles, Jamie welcomes Emma Charles to a special Live episode of the show. Hailed by Billboard as a 2020 'Breakout Emerging Artist' as well as a "What's Next" artist by the world's largest music compilation brand 'NOW, That's What I Call Music' (joining previous What's Next artists Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes among other) its easy to see why Emma has become a critical and fan favorite. Her effortless vocals are perfectly produced by Doug Schadt (M...
Jun 26, 2021•21 min
Friend of the show, and dazzling Singer/Songwriter, Lissie is back on Jrodconcerts: The Podcast. Celebrating two new projects, Lissie has been busy and with plenty of creative projects on the horizon. The anniversary edition of 'Catching a Tiger' is out now on a special double colored vinyl, while a new retrospective: 'Watch Over Me: Early Works 2002-2009' comes out July 23rd. Join us as Lissie shares with Jamie some details on her next album, playing tribute shows with friends in Nashville, how...
Jun 25, 2021•20 min
Acclaimed Country and Americana singer/songwriter Kirstina Murray joins the show. With a haunting voice and a unique lyrical style that draws on classic country among other influences, Kristina has become a Nashville staple, playing in historical venues like 3rd and Lindsley and sharing the stage with acts like Josh Morningstar among others. Her music cuts through your soul with the intricacies of life. From the beauty of the small momentum to the harshness of relationships and expectations unme...
Jun 23, 2021•25 min
A shining star in music, and a shining human spirit, we welcome Lainey Wilson to the show. Hailing from Baskin, Louisiana, Lainey spent seven years in Nashville building momentum, and it is now paying off in spades as her songwriting, live performances, charisma and good heart are well known everywhere in Music City. Lainey's new album, the instant classic 'Sayin' What I'm Thinkin' has been an absolute smash hit! Everywhere from the Billboard charts to the top streaming playlists, and critics 'B...
Jun 21, 2021•21 min
A unique artist, Maxwell Planes has created a special sound that he describes as "a fusion of soul, rap, and country with a layer of smooth R&B guitar licks" The new single, 'Runnnin', written about the struggles of daily life, and emotions that come with them ( especially bubbling to the surface during the 2020 pandemic) has been very well received by his fans and the critics for its openness. We welcome the Chicago native, for a deep chat about mental health, musical inspiration, the music...
Jun 18, 2021•16 min
A tour de force and unique artist, Zayde Wølf is a musician unlike any other. The solo project of Dustin Burnett, a Nashville-based producer and musician, Zayde Wolf has licensed hundreds of songs - from film trailers, television shows and video games, to major domestic and international advertisements on the internet with Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, MTV, CBS and TLC networks. Celebrating the brand new album 'Neon Blood Type', Dustin joins Jamie on the show to chat about the unique genesis of this musi...
Jun 16, 2021•21 min
Singer/Songwriter Rachel Baiman, one of the most skilled and admired instrumentalists in the Americana world joins Jamie on the show. Celebrating the release of her masterful new album, 'Cycles' is home to some of the year's most thrilling music so far. An album with a real willingness to wear the battles of the real world, more brazenly in the open it is sure to captivate critics and audiences in the months to come. We welcome Rachel for a wonderful chat, where she shares how the pandemic year ...
Jun 14, 2021•24 min
With sensational guitar work, deeply personal lyrics and a signature voice, Josh Morningstar is an Artist unlike any other. Originally from Funkstown, Maryland,the Troubadour, who was named the 2018 Texas Radio Songwriter of the Year, has written songs alongside Kendell Marvel, Channing Wilson, Autumn McEntire, and many more. On the stage, he's shared the lights with some of today’s most sought after folk and country artists, including Shooter Jennings, Cody Jinks, Tyler Childers, Todd Snider, C...
Jun 11, 2021•22 min
East of June, one of the most exciting Alt-Rock bands out of Los Angeles returns to the show. Celebrating the stellar new EP 'Omens and Signs' , we are joined by Emily Rath , Kyle Mortensen and Dirk Lance who walk us through their best work yet and give an exclusive performance of one of the new songs 'Lazy Sunday'. Don't miss this fantastic conversation that also includes topics such as: Emily's Social Media skills, Kyle's tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen, Dirk's wisdom to the band and lots ...
Jun 09, 2021•31 min
Soulful, powerful and thought-provoking Singer/Songwriter Lauren Morrow joins the show. With sincerity over superficiality, quality over quantity and substance above anything else, Lauren has become one of Nashville's most respected voices since arriving from her home state of Georgia half a decade ago with Husband and creative partner Jason. We are thrilled to be joined by Lauren, for a great fun chat that touches on a variety of subjects. Among them, the breakthrough moment when moving to Nash...
Jun 07, 2021•21 min
Nashville-based, Ontario-born Callie McCullough , a shining singer-songwriter inspired by timeless bluegrass and old-school country music joins the show. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of her After Midnight EP , Callie recently released the music video for “No Good Way.” filmed in a church turned live music venue called Revival House that created a spectacular video capturing the song's essence and Callie's vocals with precision and beauty. We welcome this wonderful artist, with a sound an...
Jun 04, 2021•32 min
Proud to welcome one of America's singer/songwriting treasures, Brooklyn based Annie Keating to the show. About to release her eight full length album on June 4th, the masterful Bristol County Tides , Annie shares with us the story of her most accomplished, inspired and ambitious album to date. Produced by Teddy Kumpel, it's a pandemic album of transformation that feels both universal and deeply personal, a perfect album as the world opens back up from the fear of 2020. Join us, as Annie walks u...
Jun 02, 2021•28 min
UK hitmaker, singer/songwriter, and friend of the show Maddox Jones returns to the Jrodconcerts Podcast. Maddox recently released the latest in a long list of hit singles, the uplifting 'I Can't Wait For The Summer', an anthem about escaping the trials and tribulations of the past year stuck in the isolating pandemic and focus in on carefree summer days once again. Maddox is already on his way to becoming a household name having already received praise from the likes of SPIN, American Songwriter...
May 31, 2021•24 min
With a talent for wordplay that can be both inspirational, emotional and cathartic at the same time, Sean Scolnick , better known by his artistic moniker Langhorne Slim is an American Treasure. Beloved by audiences around the world, and one of Nashville's treasured residents Langhorne released what can only be described as a masterpiece in January 2021 with the astonishing 'Strawberry Mansion'. The album, an instant critical and fan favorite includes instant classics such as 'Mighty Soul', 'Morn...
May 27, 2021•20 min
Aric Damm, front-man for Alt-Rock hitmakers 'The Brevet' and solo project 'California Gold' returns to the show for the first time since June 2020! Thematically, lyrically and vocally, both new songs 'Heartbeat' for California Gold and 'Sunshine' for The Brevet are far from subtle. Aric's soulful vocals are both beautiful and heartbreaking packing enough of a visceral punch to captivate every listener. We welcome Aric for an in-depth chat on the soulful evolution of 2020, inspiration from Americ...
May 25, 2021•24 min
Friend of the show, GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-certified singer Cassadee Pope () returns to the show for the first time since August 2020. Her explosive new single 'What The Stars See' (Out Now) sees Cassadee blending her two musical worlds: pop-punk where her career began, and Country music that has always felt like home to her. The music video, directed by Ed Pryor and Executive Produced by Wes Edwards, is a colorful take on the voyeuristic sensibilities of famed sci-fi action film, Blade Runn...
May 19, 2021•15 min
Pleased to welcome two, music industry trailblazers and Nashville icons to the show: Susan Nadler and Evelyn Shriver. The first women ever to helm a major Nashville record label (Asylum Records) Susan and Evelyn broke ground for Women in the music business like it had never been done before. Along the way they catapulted the careers of legendary artists like Randy Travis and Tammy Wynette, smoked weed with Willie Nelson, were named honorary pallbearers at George Jones' funeral, one got arrested ...
May 17, 2021•26 min
With a timeless voice reminiscent of Van Morrison and Tim Buckley, Nolan Taylor is an artist on the rise. Add graceful, genuine songs about heartbreak, vulnerability, and hope and it's no wonder that the likes of Morgan Wade and others have pegged their support of this Cincinnati-based Singer-Songwriter. We welcome Nolan to the show, who shares his voyage, artistic process & lots more. Also, stay tuned for an exclusive performance of his upcoming song 'Dead Roses' For more on Nolan Taylor, v...
May 14, 2021•25 min
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reveals its 2021 Inductees, celebrating the most diverse list of Inductees in the history of the organization. We are joined by Jason Hanley of the Rock & Rall Hall of Fame to Analyze the inductees. The 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio with a radio simulcast on SiriusXM’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Radio channel 310. The Ind...
May 12, 2021•22 min
On this special episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Erin Rae, a leading voice in today's Indie music scene, and one of the most impactful and admired vocalists in a long time. Raised in Jackson, Tennessee, Erin grew up in a world surrounded by music and songwriting— first with her parents who were performers in their own right and then playing gigs of her own as a teenager after moving to Nashville. Join us to learn about this once-in-a-generation musical soul, including a Mother's Day trib...
May 10, 2021•24 min
Fashioning her vintage sensibilities and spirited persona into a winning combination, it's no wonder Olivia Ellen Lloyd has the music world buzzing. Her debut album Loose Cannon has drawn comparisons to John Prine (RollingStone Country) and the single of the same name spent three weeks on Gimme Country’s Top Five, and has been streamed over 100,000 times on Apple Music. We welcome Olivia for an in-depth conversation that not only touches on the music but also her upbringing and incredible storie...
May 07, 2021•30 min
Pleased to welcome back to the show California based Singer and Songwriter Kris Angelis for the first time since November 2020. Her brand new album 'The Skies We Look To', out since April 30th, hit #1 in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart and has made a powerful impression on major playlists including 'Indigo' on Spotify and 'New Nashville'. Kris was also just announced the day of this taing (5/3/21) as the winner of the ISC International Songwriting Competition 2020 for her gorgeous song 'My Qu...
May 05, 2021•20 min
Cameron Hood and Ryan David Green, better known as critically acclaimed musical duo Ryanhood join the show. Named “Best Group/Duo” in the 2014 International Acoustic Music Awards, the musical duo got their first break more than a decade ago as street performers at Boston’s Quincy Market. Since then, they have performed more than a thousand shows and shared the stages with contemporaries like Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, Train, and many more. Join us as Cameron and Ryan walk us through the making ...
May 03, 2021•34 min
With a unique combination of powerful vocals, svelte production, and stunning songwriting, Mackenzie Shivers is an American artistic treasure. Her third full album 'Rejection Letter' Out NOW, finds the Florida-born/New York-based composer, singer, and songwriter at her creative best with an album born out of 2020 with universal themes of breakthrough, perseverance, and gratitude. We welcome Mackensie to the show, for a special conversation on her artistic voyage, creative process, and the story ...
Apr 30, 2021•25 min
With over 17 years of experience within the music industry, Maggie Poulos currently helms Mixtape Media– a boutique public relations firm specializing in music and entertainment. We welcome Maggie, a respected and admired voice in the industry as our first PR guest. Her track record speaks for itself, working with iconic clients like Robert Plant, Allison Krauss, Fitz & The Tantrums, and more. Join us to hear Maggie's insightful thoughts on everything going on in the industry including the c...
Apr 28, 2021•35 min
Irresistibly infectious Americana Singer/Songwriter Lisa De Angelis joins the show. Hailing from Australia, Lisa has been hailed as 'a rising alt-country star’ and with good reason. Her personal and eccentric Americana anthems that initially appear personal, prove on repeated listening to be universal anthems that cross international borders. A graduate from the Country Music Association of Australia’s prestigious Academy of Country Music, Lisa shares with Jamie her unique and colorful voyage....
Apr 25, 2021•40 min
We welcome neon-drenched '80s-influenced pop/rock trio January Jane to the show. With a horde of loyal fans, including legendary musicologist Matt Pinfield among them, January Jane has established themselves as a band to watch as the stages around the world open back up. We welcome lead vocalist Pat Via and lead guitarist Mitch Mitchell who share the unique voyage of the band, how 2020 changed them, the role of legendary Larry Willis (Miles Davis) in the band and an exclusive performance of 'Ver...
Apr 23, 2021•26 min
A prolific singer/songwriter carving her own path, Claudia Hoyser joins Jamie on the show. With a fueled passion for connecting through music, Claudia has written over 200 songs. This, in addition to her plethora of activities, including hosting the weekly online show 'Hoyser Country Mondays' which has become a huge success garnering over 105 million organic streams. As she prepares to release her upcoming album 'Red Light's Turning Green', she shares with Jamie how her musical spirit blossomed,...
Apr 21, 2021•34 min
We welcome Morgan Wade, one of the hottest musical poets to emerge in quite some time. Morgan is a rocker; a country troubadour and a chanting musical soul. With the primacy of her speedy strings of real-life images, Morgan has quickly established herself as an artist on the rise, and her debut album 'Reckless' is an early candidate for Album of The Year. Morgan's “singing” voice has an eerie allure and her “tunes” conform dimly to the primitive patterns of Fifties rock. In fact, 'blink and your...
Apr 19, 2021•22 min
We welcome Hadley Kennary, one of the most promising voices in the pop and Alternative scene to the show. With a song completely her own, Hadley has independently released two EP’s and a string of singles, on top of her involvement in several artists’ projects in the New Nashville community. Her latest single 'Orbit' has been a mainstay on Alternative radio, including top placement on Nashville's Lightning 100 station, in addition to the chart-topper 'The Hardest Part' released in early 2021 wit...
Apr 15, 2021•25 min