Originally from Orlando Matthew Fowler's new outstanding album 'The Grief We Gave Our Mother' has been a long time coming. An ode to growing up & chasing dreams. Matthew wrote most of the album in his early & mid twenties, capturing the inevitable seasons of change in his life. He quit his job managing a music venue in Gainesville, FL; moved to Denver; fell in and out of love; lost his grandfather; and toured for a year and a half with longtime friends Tana and Addy Prado Excited to have...
Sep 13, 2021•31 min
With banging beats, and a powerful voice, it's no Surprise Kashena Sampson is one of Nashville's most admired talents. Her new album, the 11 track 'Time Machine' is a wonderful collection, songs are punchy and upbeat to match the blunt, emotions Kashena composes in the vein of 1960's Laurel Canyon folk trail blazers like Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell, with arrangements nothing short of superb. Tune of this Live! episode with Kashena, where we encompass her journey from growing up in Hong Kong...
Sep 10, 2021•23 min
Armed with a fistful of high energy Indie pop songs with crunchy guitars and great hooks, Eva Cassel is a musical force to keep an eye on. Her latest single 'So good' follows a string of acclaimed releases including the 2020 EP 'Spaces You Crawl in Between' which includes the addictive single 'Nothing'. Eva's music ventures into places far and wide, and we are thrilled to hear her story from the songstress himself, from her first musical steps in Northern California to Music City - Nashville, Te...
Sep 08, 2021•26 min
Live music Entrepreneur, activist, music fan and community leader. The titles of Mike Grimes are ample and varied. As co-owner and founder of Grimey's Independent record store, and owner of famed music venues The Basement and The Basement East, Mike has left a mark that will go on forever not just in Nashville, but in the music scene far and wide. In this special Labor day episode, we sit down with Mike at the famed The Basement, a place where countless acts such as Metallica and Maren Morris ha...
Sep 06, 2021•22 min
An accomplished and gifted musician, Jamie welcomes Nashville based Steven Chris Harrah to the show. A well known name in the Nashville music scene, Steven is a frequent collaborator of the biggest names in music and can be heard playing everywhere from legendary stages at famed Broadway street to timeless musical venues across 'Music City'. Also part of 'The Northern Lights' a harmony driven rock group, Steven is a musical soul you oughta know. Join us as Steven shares his unique life story, br...
Sep 04, 2021•28 min
A blazing talent out of Kentucky, Jaime welcomes Grayson Jenkins to the show. With a shrewd sincerity, a hopeful resignation, and a canny insight into the ways of the world, Grayson Jenkins is sharing his stories in the form of a ten-track album called Turning Tides which was just released on August 27th. Join us as we chat about the growing importance and recognition of Kentucky music, creative collaborations with our friend Miles Miller, deciding on a musical purpose later in life, and balanci...
Sep 02, 2021•21 min
Jamie is joined by two gifted musical souls: Jesse Phillips and Kevin Leon, better known for their work with Soul ensemble 'St Paul And The Broken Bones'. Drawing influence from Motown, Muscle Shoals and more, Jesse is the band's co-founder and its iconic bass player. Kevin, a skilled drummer from Atlanta joined the band later and has quickly become a fan favorite with his trademark drumming and unique hair. We are pleased to connect with Kevin and Jesse who share unique stories from the road, t...
Aug 31, 2021•23 min
On a special episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast, we come to you live from Eau Claire Wisconsin, home of the Blue Ox Music Festival. Joining us from the beautiful festival grounds are friends of our show Lillie Mae (Singer, Songwriter,Fiddle & Guitar Player), Scarlett Rische (Mandolin) and LISSIE (Singer, Songwriter & Guitar). With Lillie and Scarlett, the fascinating conversation includes topics such as the importance of therapy when playing in a family band, quitting smoking, gardenin...
Aug 27, 2021•20 min
A thrilling Texas Troubadour, Jamie is pleased to welcome Vincent Neil Emerson to the show. Praised by The Dallas Observe r as “capable of handling all the funny, fraught and fantastic elements of the genre,” Vincent recently released his self-titled album, dubbed by Texas Monthly as “a thrilling continuation of the raw, revelatory Texas troubadour tradition,” via La Honda Records / Thirty Tigers. The album, Produced by Legendary Rodney Crowell, features 10 tracks, all written by solely by Emers...
Aug 25, 2021•16 min
Friend of our show and acclaimed Musician Laren Mascitti joins us for a special Live! Episode. Jumping to national consciousness with an unforgettable run on 'American Idol', Lauren released one of 2020's unforgettable albums 'God Made a Woman', which includes the now classic title track. The past year has been a whirlwind year of personal and professional growth for Lauren, including appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, music videos and a new follow up album. Join us as Lauren shares with us unfo...
Aug 23, 2021•25 min
With over 100 million streams on Spotify and Apple Music, Arrested Youth (Ian Johnson) is one of the most in-demand Alt-Rock artists today. His first studio LP, Nonfiction out since June 25th via Lowly / Big Noise has been received with critical and fan acclaim, and has become a staple on Alternative radio stations across the country. The album is produced by John Feldmann and sees Johnson at his most vulnerable, offering fans a glimpse into his recent struggles and triumphs -- tackling everythi...
Aug 18, 2021•22 min
Matt Vinson, Singer, Songwriter, Producer and multi-Instrumentalist joins Jamie on the show. Notably part of the chart-topping folk group CAAMP, Matt is celebrating the release of the fourth studio album under his side project 'The Wonderfool' with the latest offering 'Shiner' out since August 11th. Matt encapsulated The Wonderfool during 2015 while studying at Ohio University. From there he solely worked alone recording, producing, and writing. However, as Shiner took shape, the record proved t...
Aug 16, 2021•19 min
Singer/songwriter Bre Kennedy, the 'hit making' machine out of Nashville, returns to the show and talks about her return to the stage, her upcoming Album, her Bonnaroo show in September 2021, her future, and much more in a deep and funny conversation with host Jamie Rodriguez on the new episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast LIVE. Bre, who has become a critic and fan favorite, has written some of the most sublime alt-pop songs of recent months that touch on her self-aware dual relationship with me...
Aug 11, 2021•31 min
An emerging talent who is true to his Kentucky Roots, Jamie welcomes Nicholas Jamerson to the show. Growing up in the foothills of East Kentucky, his songs reflect their attention to the natural world, warm hearted characters , and the plight and triumphs of the modern day man. He draws on these themes in order to stay faithful to Eastern Kentucky and its timeless values. His 2020 Album 'the Wild Frontier' was amongst the best albums of 2020, with an ambitious story arc, rich characters, splendi...
Aug 09, 2021•29 min
Sibling trio Jenna, Ben, and KK Johnson, better known as 'Track45' , return to the show for a special LIVE episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast. One of Nashville's most exciting and buzziest bands, the band have continued to set themselves apart with a powerful punch of crystalline melodies, magnetic personalities, and incredible talent. Join us as the siblings share unique stories with Jamie of their latest adventures, including Ben's award-winning songwriting, Jenna's approach to gratitude, KK...
Aug 04, 2021•32 min
Indie-Pop Chanteuse and New Zealand-native Lisa Crawley joins Jamie on the show. Lisa's refreshingly honest onstage presence and emotionally authentic pop songs have enthralled her to an ever-growing global audience. Her latest EP 'Looking for Love (In A Major)' out on July 23rd, 2021 is one of her best works yet, with a fascinating mixture of deep lyrics, personal stories, and irresistible catchy indie hooks. A natural collaborator, artist, and Actress, Lisa arrived in Los Angeles in February 2...
Aug 02, 2021•27 min
In a special extended Live episode celebrating 200 episodes of 'Jrodconcerts: The Podcast' we are joined by previous guests and good friends Brit Taylor, Adam Chaffins and Miles Miller. Brit Taylor just re-released her 2020 smash album 'Real Me' with a special Deluxe edition with new tracks including the hit song 'At Least There's No Babies', available now wherever music is sold. Real Me,' was on critics short list as Album of the Year, and earned positive reviews from numerous outlets including...
Jul 30, 2021•41 min
An adventurer, and original musical craftsman, pleased to welcome Dallas Burrow to the show. With a sound rooted in folk, shaped by classic country, and heavily influenced by the Texas 'Twang', Dallas has been on a rapid rise since his debut album in 2019 'Southern Wind'. That album reached Number 25 on the UK Americana Chart and Number 4 on the US Alt-Country chart, paving the way for a string of cross-country shows alongside fellow road warriors like Charley Crockett. Now, Dallas just released...
Jul 28, 2021•23 min
Singer-Songwriter, Actor and Author David Duchovny joins the show. While fans may know him best for his screen work (The X-Files, Californication), Duchovny has carved out a larger creative role over the years, authoring four books and releasing three albums while earning raves (and a dedicated fanbase) for his live shows His latest Album 'Gestureland' (Out August 20th) is a melancholy, occasionally noisy but ultimately beautiful affair, and another creative triumph Duchovny. Evoking 1970's era ...
Jul 21, 2021•21 min
Nashville-based singer/songwriter Andrew Leahey , one of music's most esteemed rock & roll songsmith's joins Jamie on the show. Coming from the musical DNA of the likes of Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and U2, Andrew fronts 'Andrew Leahy & The Homestead' a band carrying the torch of anthemic and guitar-driven rock. The band, hailed by Rolling Stone for its "celebratory mix of sharp storytelling and fist-pumping rock & roll swagger" is a tour mainstay having played to sold-out audience...
Jul 19, 2021•26 min
The great Kelsey Waldon met with Jamie after her set at Master Musicians Festival for a quick chat. Her sobriety, getting back on stage, personal evolution from 2020 and more. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 18, 2021•7 min
We welcome a rising, Billboard charting special talent out of Nashville, Betty Reed Roaring on the scene with her 2020 single 'Drunk on You' (Over 40K Streams on Spotify) Betty is now preparing her new EP 'Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned' which is out on September 3rd. The first single 'Karma' has already critics buzzing for its message and openness. Out now, it's a strong message about toxic relationships, and liberating oneself in order to grow. An inspiring theme, ever present in Betty's music...
Jul 16, 2021•25 min
Miss Jackie Wilson, one of Nashville's most recognized vocalists and performers joins Jamie on the show. A Season 10 American Idol highlight, Jackie started singing at the age of three and has not stopped since. With a voice that has been described as a mix of Ann Peebles, Aretha Franklin, Joss Stone, Chaka Khan, and a little Whitney Houston, it's no surprise that Jackie's performances leave audiences on their feet. We welcome Jackie for a very fascinating conversation about her career, soul and...
Jul 14, 2021•31 min
Alex Dugan, frontman for Austin, TX trio Culture Wars joins Jamie on the show. On the heels of the fall release of their upcoming EP 'Teche' and a brand new single called 'Hunger', ' Culture Wars; is quickly making a big name in the Alternative-Pop/Rock scene. The band, (In addition to Alex includes) David Grayson, and Dillion Randolph) has amassed over 7 million streams, inciting a flurry of activity on TikTok charting a top 30 on Alternative radio. Inspired by the likes of New Order and U2, th...
Jul 12, 2021•23 min
James Priestner, frontman for one of the most unique and trailblazing bands in North America, Rare Americans joins the show. With a reputation for story telling and genre bending fresh music, Rare Americans has achieved a great and loyal following with plenty of public and critical acclaim. In addition to having over 50M YouTube views, 150M global streams, 500k social media followers, they also scored a 2020 Juno for their song “Brittle Bones Nicky”, a song featured in Warner’s Scoob! The Movie ...
Jul 09, 2021•22 min
With a unique sound completely their own, Nashville based (Via San Francisco) The Bittersweets are a musical duo unlike any other. Composed of Chris and Hannah Meyers, The Bittersweets have created raving fans and admiring critics with their unique blend of sound. One that takes listeners through the intricacies of life: good, bad and the challenging in equal measure. We welcome the musical powerhouse to share their beautiful journey and unique stories. Including: their songwriting process, how ...
Jul 07, 2021•28 min
Lindsay Ellyn, author of one of the year's breakthrough albums 'Queen of Nothing' joins Jamie on the show. Lindsay, (who also doubles as a senior marketer and writer at an ad agency) self-penned, self-funded, and recorded the album February 28 - March 1, 2020, at a time her world shut down. Not only for a 'once in a lifetime' pandemic, but also for the historic Nashville tornado that tore through Lindsay's office and other Music city neighborhoods right before. The adversity however, seems to ha...
Jul 05, 2021•22 min
Los Angeles-based emerging pop artist Olivia Soli, joins Jamie on the show. Fresh off the release of her debut single 'Boy Bye' , Olivia, who has been performing since an early age, shares with us her career path, driving motivation, hopes, dreams and more. From getting cast in musical theatre as one of the Von Trapp kids in 'The Sound of Music' to performing at the exclusive L.A Jazz club 'Vibrato', the path to this moment for Olivia has been almost inevitable. As she gears to release her first...
Jul 02, 2021•21 min
Los Angeles-born, singer, songwriter and producer Brandon Jenner joins Jamie on the show. Brandon's newest EP, the fantastic 'Short of Home' has been a long time in the making. Written, Produced and recorded during lockdown, it is his most honest and raw work yet. Following a whirlwind year of gigs around the world, a new marriage and the birth of his twin sons, each track is carefully crafted to bring out honest emotions in each and every listener. He also recently released a moving new music v...
Jun 30, 2021•23 min
An episode for the books, Singer/Songwriter Candi Carpenter one of Nashville’s shining stars joins the show. With two releases already in 2021, ‘When The Asteroid Comes’ EP and the side project with Josh Doyle ‘ Here Comes The Church of Roswell’ it’s been a prolific year for candi who opens up in a revealing and unforgettable interview. Relationships, Divorce, abuse in the music industry, life obstacles and a whole lot more. This is an interview not to be missed. For more on Candi Carpenter: www...
Jun 28, 2021•38 min
