Hailing from Zelienople, Pennsylvania and now based in Nashville, TN , Jamie welcomes a unique musical soul: Angela Autumn to the Live! show. A guitar player by trade, Angela is also an outstanding clawhammer banjo player whose voice yodels, cascades, and breaks with emotion. 2021 saw Angela release a very special album, Frontiers Woman. A self-produced musical project which includes a cast of modern-day Nashville session legends. Join us for this special LIVE! Episode, where Angela shares the s...
Dec 02, 2021•23 min
Kyle Shelstad and Rachel Calvert of Critically acclaimed Americana band Barbaro join Jamie on the show. Celebrating their new EP, Under the Covers (Out Now), Rachel and Kyle walk us through the genesis of Barbaro, the band dynamics, the uniqueness of their live shows and lots more. In addition, we learn of what was the criteria of the song selections for the EP as well as the way the band gives back including Our Saviour's Community Services of Minneapolis and 'Help The Grahams' in memory of dec...
Nov 29, 2021•24 min
We welcome back a friend of our show, Irish singer & Songwriter Janet Devlin for the first time since June 2020. Janet joins Jamie for an in depth conversation on a plethora of topics, including Janet's new EP, 'It's Not That Deep' (follow up to 2020's smash hit 'Confessional') and lots more. Other topics include getting inspired again after a successful album, covering Prince, getting back on tour and more. And stay tuned for the return of our popular 'Flip The Tune' game, to see if Janet c...
Nov 22, 2021•22 min
Nashville-based Americana duo ELDR (husband-and-wife pair Jameson Elder and Hanna Rae) join Jamie on the show. Having recently released a wonderful EP, 'Nowhere Else to Go', Jameson and Hannah share the story of the group, one born during the pandemic after each having successful solo careers. The album itself, also was written and produced almost entirely in their Nashville home while the nation was in lockdown: both ELDR and Nowhere Else To Go were born of that difficult year, 2020. We invite ...
Nov 20, 2021•24 min
On the cusp of her brand new release 'Black Snake' (Out November 19) Sara chats about her unique journey. Growing up in a musical family, finding herself in Montana, stillness during lock-down and opening for Icons like Emmylou Harris. No topic is off-limits in this unique conversation with an artist you oughta know. On the cusp of her brand new release 'Black Snake' (Out November 19) Sara chats about her unique journey. Growing up in a musical family, finding herself in Montana, stillness durin...
Nov 17, 2021•27 min
An outstanding talent, Jaime welcomes Oakland based Claudia Combs Carty to the show. Fresh off the release of her debut full length album 'Phases' Out Now, Claudia shares the story of the album, one written and made over the course of a decade. Phases is as personal as a series of confessional journal entries. Each heartbreak takes lyrical form, and every intimate confession is transformed into soaring notes, in a crescendo of self-discovery and an honesty that can only be revealed through time ...
Nov 15, 2021•26 min
In his debut album, The Wonder , John Sierra invites listeners on a thoughtful journey intot heemotional landscape of the heart. Rich with soaring harmonies, driving acoustic rhythms,and haunting melodies, The Wonder wades through a folk-inspired sound with songs thatare unapologetically raw. Exploring heartache, healing, relationship, and working through regret. We welcome John to discuss this album, finding a 'Why' when the odds seems low, overcoming addiction and more, Stay tuned for an exclu...
Nov 13, 2021•23 min
Welcoming Swedish blazing talent Maja Francis to the show. A late year surprise, the stunning full-length debut of Swedish artist Maja Francis reveals itself as a compelling statement of purpose. Projecting a need for emotional connection with catchy beats and outstanding songwriting, 'A Pink Soft Mess' instantly captivates and establishes itself as Maja's most personal work yet. What sets Maja apart from her contemporaries is the three-dimensional complexity of her character, and all sides are ...
Nov 10, 2021•25 min
Hailed by Rolling Stone as a "Guitar Hero of The Highest Order", Jamie welcomes Nashville Rocker Brandy Zdan to the show. The Canadian musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer just released one of the year's most impactful Albums, 'Falcon' (Out Now) which deals with some of her most personal songwriting yet. With themes of miscarriages, grief, solitude and hope, the album will resonate far and wide with Mothers, and listeners around the world. Also of note, it was self-pro...
Nov 08, 2021•27 min
Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio we welcome The Heavy Hours to the show. With a distinctive strain of warm-hearted, open-armed alternative rock the band has quickly amassed a big following not only by music fans across North America, but critics as well. Last year, the Cincinnati-based band released their first single “Don’t Walk Away,” a folksy anthem co-written by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys and just this past August, their debut EP 'Wildfire' saw the light of day. Join us as lead singer Micha...
Nov 06, 2021•19 min
Welcoming Allie Dunn, an exciting emerging artist with a fresh new voice and a unique story, to the show. Allie's debut EP Good As Gone, (Out Now via Porter Rose Records) draws on classic Laurel Canyon songwriting whilst blending modern sounds across heartland rock, modern Americana and Nashville’s own brand of radio-ready pop country. From New York City and now in Nashville, Allie Dunn believed her path was initially to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a doctor. She was at college le...
Nov 04, 2021•20 min
Jessica Louise Dye, uber talented friend of our show, and now with a solo project 'Hello Lightfoot' returns to our show. A renowned frontwoman for surf rock band 'High Waisted', Jessica has stepped out as a solo artist on her new project which consists of equal parts groundbreaking pop with danceable hooks and captivating verses. The EP project started nearly ten years ago, and served as a cathartic process for some life curveballs that helped her evolve as an Artist and as a person, including t...
Nov 01, 2021•18 min
Singer and Guitarist Keith Murray, of beloved indie heroes 'We Are Scientists' joins the show. Fresh off the release of their first album in three years, the blistering 'Huffy' Keith shares with Jamie the gratification of finishing this album, knowing if a song works in a live setting, meeting Chris Cain at a 'Dawson's Creek' viewing party & More. Also, stay tuned to an exclusive performance from Keith at the end of this episode you won't wanna miss. For dates on their newly announced 'Come ...
Oct 28, 2021•23 min
Jason Hanley Vice President of Education and Visitor Engagement at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio starts our coverage of the 2021 Induction week. We talk with Jason about the presenters which include Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Drew Barrymore and more. We also chat about what people can expect from the event, surprises and more. 2021 inductees include: Carole King, The Foo Fighters, The Go-Go's, Jay Z, Tine Turner, Todd Rundgren, Kraftwerk, Charley Patton, Gil-Sco...
Oct 26, 2021•14 min
Welcoming a unique Musical talent carving her own sound, Elke (Kayla Graninger) who is celebrating her debut album 'No Pain For Us Here'. Recently released to critical acclaim on September 24th, 2021 the album features Elke exploring new sounds and a fresh musical range to create a haunting and unforgettable collection of songs. On previous releases – 2018 debut EP Bad Metaphors (produced by Shawn Everett: The Killers, The War on Drugs, Local Natives) and last year’s follow-up EP Visitors – Gran...
Oct 25, 2021•17 min
Rob Garza, one half of internationally acclaimed electronic duo Thievery Corporation and friend of the show Singer/Songwriter Racquel Jones joins the show. Having just finished a sold-out acclaimed tour through North America, Rob and Racquel join us from St. Petersburg where Rob shares the story of his newly released debut album 'Daydream Accelerator' , his new video for 'Summer is Ours', creating a new TETRIS song & more. Racquel, our multi-talented friend who gave us an epic interview in e...
Oct 21, 2021•20 min
'Hello Mary' , one of the most exciting young rock bands out of New York return to our show. Comprised of guitarist/ vocalist Helena Straight, bassist Mikaela Oppenheimer and drummer/ vocalist Stella Wave, tha band has created raving fans in the New York Alt Rock scene and just returned from their first headline tour in California. Melding together elements of indie rock, grunge and shoegaze, the band shares unique stories with Jamie including their pre show rituals, riding in cars with fans and...
Oct 19, 2021•23 min
Friend of the show, and one of the most talented young stars in music Morgan Wade joins us from Asheville, NC. In the midst of finishing up a highlight year, one that saw Morgan ink a publishing deal with Universal Music in June, and a record deal with Arista Nashville in August, Morgan takes us into several topics . These include: her off day rituals from tour, habits that keep her mind right every day, performing at the historic Ryman auditorium and more. With Morgan's first official single at...
Oct 15, 2021•11 min
Fresh off the release of his full-length debut album 'Always Gonna Be You' John King joins us on the show. He's the No. 1 songwriter behind Randy Houser' s "We Went" and Hootie and The Blowfish 's "Rollin" (the band's first new song since 2005), and you've heard his anthemic radio heavy-hitter "Tonight Tonight" on CBS weekly NFL recaps. His new album released' via Starstruck Records -- is an autobiographical album of songs that tell a universal story and has been critically acclaimed. Over the y...
Oct 13, 2021•19 min
In a much anticipated return to the show, Musical Artist Greta Morgan returns to the show for the first time since April 2020. Known for her prolific career which includes bands and performances as varied as The Hush Sound, Gold Motel and Springtime Carnivore, Greta has also performed with Vampire Weekend as well as releasing music under her own name. This includes her haunting instant classic single 'When The Sun Comes Up', released in the Fall of 2020. Like many, the past 18 months have brough...
Oct 11, 2021•31 min
On a special Live! episode of our show, we welcome back Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh of country music-duo Tigirlily. To say that Tigirlily is blowing up the charts would be an understatement. This year has seen them release hit after hit, including a career defining single: 'Somebody Does. The song debuted at #1 on the iTunes all-genre charts, and has since been streamed over 2 million times and has been featured on the Bobby Bones Show. Shortly after this release, Tigirlily signed with Monument ...
Oct 09, 2021•29 min
On a special episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast, we come to you live from Memphis Tennessee, home of Memphofest Music Festival. Joining us from the historic music city are Nashville based hit-makers 'Moon Taxi', specifically Tyler Ritter, Wes Bailey and Spencer Thomson. In addition we have also welcomed 'Southern Avenue' a Grammy nominated soul and roots band that is leaving a mark in stages across North America. With Tyler, Wes and Spencer the fascinating conversation includes topics such as ...
Oct 07, 2021•29 min
New Orleans-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ric Robertson joins the show. An American original, pulling influences from the greats that came before like John Prine and Willie Nelson, Ric still has managed to create his own musical universe earning the respect and mediation of fans and critics alike. His new album, Carolina Child, out now is Robertson’s break-out moment, a fully-fledged multiverse of madcap ideas and creative anarchy. The album was produced by Dan Molad of Lucius, and ...
Oct 06, 2021•24 min
Friends of the show, and one of Australia's most electrifying young bands The Buckelys return to our show for the first time since Oct 2020. The three-‐piece band featuring siblings Sarah, Lachlan and Molly Buckley just released a new single, ‘Woodstock69’ -- an ode to one of the most monumental moments in music history. The tune perfectly captures the Byron Bay siblings' exquisite song-writing and feel-good foundations. Written by Sarah Buckley, Phil Barton (Nashville’s Music Row Breakthrough S...
Oct 04, 2021•22 min
Sharing messages of understanding in her music, Stacey Kelleher writes songs that make one thing clear: she's still figuring life out, and that's okay. With catchy melodies reminiscent of LANY and Maggie Rogers, emotive lyrics like Phoebe Bridgers', and quirky indie-pop production similar to Holly Humberstone's, Kelleher has cultivated the unique sound of herself - a young woman working hard and keeping it real. A talent-based scholarship graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Kel...
Oct 01, 2021•20 min
With a unique mixture of classic country and Laurel Canyon style Rock N'Roll, it's no wonder Jeremy Pinnell has accrued a big following and critical acclaim. We welcome Jeremy to celebrate his third studio album Goodbye L.A, set to release on SofaBurn Records on October 1st. Produced by Texan JonathanTyler, Goodbye L.A. is a 10-song listening experience intended to do one simple thing: make you happy . Pinnell explains, “[Production-wise] I wanted like 80s Waylon, ZZ Top. My idea was that I want...
Sep 29, 2021•17 min
We welcome Atlanta-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Ben Cramer: Old Sea Brigade to the show. A critically acclaimed artist, Ben recently released a staggering and beautiful album titled 'Motivational Speaking' , his second full length offering offering full Americana bliss, rock energy, and country heart. On this special Live! episode, Ben shares with us his musical background, his first days as a Punk Rocker, his experience at the University of Mia...
Sep 27, 2021•26 min
A musical lighting bolt, with a strong voice and spirit to match, Stephanie Quayle's career has been impactful and inspiring in Nashville and beyond. Among many accolades, the Montana-born songstress and Entrepreneur has been named by Rolling Stone Country as “An Artist You Need To Know” and CMT has named her “Next Women of Country”. In addition to this, Stephanie has performed for five U.S Presidents (Obama, W. Bush, H.W Bush, Clinton and Carter) and iconic venues like the Ryman Auditorium and ...
Sep 18, 2021•24 min
On a special episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast, we come to you live from Bristol Tennessee/Virginia, the birthplace of country music. Joining us from the hollowed musical ground is friend of our show and whimsical artist Sierra Ferrell, one of the hottest up and coming bands in the world '49 Winchester' and Director or Marketing/Communications for the Birthplace of Country Music Charlene Baker. With Sierra the fascinating conversation includes topics such as the importance of mental health, g...
Sep 16, 2021•32 min
Singer, Songwriter and Actress Katelyn Tarver joins the show. Celebrating her upcoming album 'Subject to Change' Katelyn Tarver has tapped into her most personal album yet, capturing the most painful truths in impossibly lovely pop songs. With a bracing specificity that strikes every raw nerve, the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter documents a turbulent period in her recent past, shedding light on all the grief and confusion and lost sense of self. Infinitely brightened by her radiant voice, t...
Sep 15, 2021•22 min
