Today, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced its 2023 Inductees. We break down the final list with our Friend and audience favorite Jason Hanley, VP of Visitor Education and Visitor Engagement Engagement at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The inductees are: Performer Category Kate Bush Sheryl Crow Missy Elliott George Michael Willie Nelson Rage Against the Machine The Spinners Musical Influence Award DJ Kool Herc Link Wray Musical Excellence Award Chaka Khan Al Kooper Bernie Ta...
May 03, 2023•15 min
SNACKTIME is Philadelphia’s revered seven-piece brass-heavy band with funk, punk, jazz, pop, and R&B influences. The outfit recently released its highly anticipated debut album, Sounds From The Street: Live! and have been featured by NPR Music, Good Morning America, and The Today Show. In this in-depth conversation, the band shares with Jamie the inside story of the group. How it started, the chemistry and the work ethic that has taken the band to new heights. For more information, visit: ww...
Apr 26, 2023•21 min
We welcome Chris and Donnie Davisson, best known as The Davisson Brothers Band are a genre-blurring mountain rock band formed in Clarksburg, West Virginia Along with nephew Gerrod Bee and lifelong family friend Aaron Regester, the band has created a uniquely authentic Appalachian country sound which has helped them grow into one of the most successful independent acts in the world. Their new album, Home Is Where the Heart Is, was produced by Brent Cobb and David “Ferg” Ferguson, and features Tim...
Apr 24, 2023•19 min
We welcome Christina Fuller, Festival Director for Waterfront Blues Festival, taking place July 1 -4 in Portland, Oregon. The Waterfront Blues Festival is one of the most renowned celebrations of the blues in the world. Founded in 1988, the festival has welcomed over 2,000 acts including Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Plant, Mavis Staples and Trombone Shorty, garnering international acclaim and raising over $10 million dollars to fight hunger. For mo...
Apr 21, 2023•19 min
We welcome founding member Mary Webster, of Hudson Valley, NY quartet 'Upstate' to the show. For close to a decade, Upstate has garnered acclaim for their pure harmonies, effortless arrangements, and tender storytelling. Their brand new album "You Only Get a Few" (out now) is a wholly honest, deeply engaging collection that swells with illustrative verse, winsome arrangements, and poignant motifs that resonate far beyond the ten track listen. With Mary, we chat about transitioning into Motherhoo...
Apr 19, 2023•19 min
We welcome Johnny Buck, Executive Director for Music for Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival, taking place May 25 -28 at Pop's Farm in Martinsville, Virginia. The festival is a unique musical and community experience showcasing some of the best in live music today with a focus on Bluegrass and Rock. The lineup includes our friends Kelsey Waldon, Cristina Vane, St. Paul & the Broken Bones and other top acts like Greensky Bluegrass and Neal Francis. The festival was founded in honor of two ...
Apr 12, 2023•20 min
Joined by Krissy Bergmark , Isabel Dammann, and Ilan Blanck of acclaimed Minneapolis Folk trio 'Sprig of That'. Their latest album 'Bloom' Produced by Wes Corbett (Sam Bush Band, Joy Kill Sorrow) has earned critical acclaim, and will take them on the road throughout 2023 including shared bills with the likes of The Avett Brothers at festivals like Blue Ox in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In this episode, we learn about the band in depth. From their creative process, the genesis of the trio, recording i...
Apr 10, 2023•18 min
To celebrate the release of his upcoming single '1 Day You Will' , and its accompanying tour opening for friend of the show Ron Pope, indie singer-songwriter Caleb Hearn joins the Jrodconcerts: The podcast for a conversation that explores his early experiences in both writing and music. He also shares this background in Basketball, How he prepares for tour, and how tragedy has fueled some of his most important songs . And an exciting scoop: he plays the world premiere of his forthcoming single "...
Apr 06, 2023•24 min
Indie-Pop Singer-Songwriter Carobae (Caroline Baker) joins Jrodconcerts: The Podcast. One of the fresh new faces leading the surge in Pop coming out of Nashville, Carobae talks to us about the newfound priorities in her life, including love and being in charge of your own time. We also chat with Caroline about the magic elements that make a song memorable, how songwriting came later in her life and the fighter spirit that has motivated her to take her career by the drivers seat. And stay tuned f...
Apr 03, 2023•23 min
We welcome Stephanie Monroe, Festival Director for Music for the Mind Music and Camping Festival, taking place August 18 and 19 in Lake Wappapello, MO. The festival is an unparalleled showcase for some of the best in music including our friends Maggie Rose, Paul McDonald, Lady Couch, Adam Chaffins and other tops acts like the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. The festival's mission is to provide love offerings for families that have been through traumatic events or suffer from mental illness in hopes to p...
Mar 31, 2023•18 min
On the heels of her excellent debut Album "Lovers & Friends", LA based Singer-Songwriter Irene Diaz joins Jamie on location from SXSW in our final episode from the 2023 edition in Austin, Texas. The album has been a fan and critical favorite, with emotions and spectacular attention to detail 5 years in the making. We chat with Irene about perfectionism, the half decade journey of the Album to see the light of day, as well as the emergence of Latin Singer-Songwriters, How Evolution is Part of...
Mar 27, 2023•15 min
One of the most talented and gifted songwriters of today, Dillon Warnek delves into the inner workings of his creative processes live from SXSW 2023. From the ephemeral moments of songwriting while barely awake, to serving the songs as a #1 rule, living a balanced life in pursuit of the perfect song and more, talking to Dillon never disappoints.. He also sheds some light on his anticipated new album, and performs 'Pistol and a List of Demands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Mar 21, 2023•15 min
Introducing you to The Minks! Leading the Rock charge out of Nashville they are fresh from releasing the critically acclaimed new album 'Creatures of Culture' and met us having just touched down in Austin ahead of SXSW. They are chatting about the steady progress in their career, the current debate of SXSW and Artist compensation, the Brotherhood of the band and the Magic of frontwoman Nikki Barber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 19, 2023•20 min
(VIDEO VERSION) Introducing you to The Minks! Leading the Rock charge out of Nashville they are fresh from releasing the critically acclaimed new album 'Creatures of Culture' and met us having just touched down in Austin ahead of SXSW. They are chatting about the steady progress in their career, the current debate of SXSW and Artist compensation, the Brotherhood of the band and the Magic of frontwoman Nikki Barber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 19, 2023•17 min
Joined in Austin by one of the bands creating the most buzz at SXSW this year, from Florence, Alabama, Indie Rockers Carver Commodore join the show. The band composed of guitarist and vocalist Payton Pruitt, guitarist Phillip Blevins, drummer Noah Freeman, multi-instrumentalist Clayton Christopher, and bassist David Smith share with Jamie a variety of stories. Among them, staying healthy on the road, the secret treasures of living in Alabama / Muscle Shoals, how having their guitars stolen ralli...
Mar 15, 2023•16 min
We are joined by Acclaimed Singer/Songwriters Morgan James and Maggie Rose aboard the Beach Boys Cruise 2023. With Morgan, we chat about New York's comeback in the Arts from the Pandemic, the enduring legacy of Jeff Buckley, The Experience of The Musical Cruise and Balancing The Complexity of Life. With Sister Maggie Rose, we once again chat in ESPANOL! We chat about the anticipated new album 'No one Gets Out Alive' including where it was recorded and some of the names attached to the project, a...
Mar 11, 2023•11 min
Some of the biggest names in the music industry have played the Master Musicians Festival since it debuted in 1993 on large grass fields out in Somerset, Kentucky. It has turned into a regional music phenomenon and tastemaker in the process. But this year, it's extra special as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. We are joined live on location from Somerset, Kentucky with Executive Director Tiffany Finley and President of Board of Directors Julie Harris to preview what is shaping up to be a bann...
Mar 01, 2023•16 min
One of the most influential Musicians, Activists and Songwriters of all time, Judy Collins returns to the show. Judy delves into major moments in her creative evolution, from the lasting influence of her late Father, to enjoying being an entertainer more than ever to being an activist across the political spectrum. Judy also remembers and pays homage to the late David Crosby and we talk about the upcoming 'She Rocks Awards' where she will be recognized along with other trailblazing women in the ...
Feb 27, 2023•17 min
We are joined by friend of the show Jason Hanley, Vice President of Education and Visitor Engagement at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to preview the first annual “ROCK THE RYMAN” concert scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT, on Wednesday, March 1 at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The concert, will feature some of Nashville’s most intriguing artists and special guests and celebrates the intersection of rock & roll and country. This will be a this very special night of music that will honor the legac...
Feb 25, 2023•17 min
On the heels of her brand new excellent latest Album "Down Rounder", Canadian indie-folk artist Cat Clyde joins Jamie from her UK Tour, to talk about Resilience, experience of recording in the famed Sound City studios, being authentic to your art and discovering the blues. Cat has racked up millions of streams across multiple platforms and has been featured on over 40 Spotify editorial playlists, setting the stage for Down Rounder as her widest-reaching album yet. Learn more about your ad choice...
Feb 16, 2023•21 min
Jamie is joined by Nashville based Singer-Songwriter Andrew Leahey and Aaron Sams of U2Songs.com to discuss news of U2 announcing a series of 'Achtung Baby' Las Vegas shows with a new Super Bowl commercial. They discuss the confirmation that drummer Larry Mullen Jr. will take time out to undergo and recuperate from surgery in 2023, the new MSG Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada that will house the shows, Ticket information, rumors and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Feb 14, 2023•25 min
Honored to welcome back friend of the show Stephanie Quayle for the first time since September 2021. Her latest album, 'On The Edge', is easily her most personal yet. The album finds Stephanie exploring the fundamentally human experience when in your darkest moments you’re faced with a decision, when you’re forced to choose between descending into the darkness or seeking the light. This album is a redemptive tale, and a profoundly personal one. Stephanie's mark on music thus far is undeniable. T...
Feb 13, 2023•23 min
On the occasion of releasing her brand new album, "Homemaker," three-time Juno Award nominee Jill Barber joins the show. Jill's evocative and timeless songs have been featured in film and TV, scoring shows such as Orange Is The New Black, The L Word, and Heartland, as well as powering a global advertising campaign for Chrysler with the track ‘Never Quit Loving You.’ Written and recorded in Barber’s adopted hometown of Vancouver where she lives with her husband and two children, Homemaker is the ...
Feb 09, 2023•24 min
In a special episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast LIVE, Jamie Rodriguez is joined by our friend Alicia Blue,recently named one of American Songwriter's "16 Artists to Watch in 2023 for a track-by-track analysis of Inner Child Work. Pt. 1 is out now, and Pt. 2 arrives March 3. An expansive and gorgeous musical project, Inner Child Work is a wonderful musical project that follows themes of self-awareness, new beginnings and drastic changes in life's directions. Alicia found herself working with Na...
Feb 06, 2023•37 min
We commemorate Sam Phillips’ 100th Birthday with a Q&A with Sam’s son, Jerry Phillips at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum. Which musician Sam wishes he could have worked more with? What would Sam think of Spotify and Streaming? And more. Thank you to Sun Records and the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 03, 2023•6 min
We sit down with friend of our show, Jason Hanley, Vice President of Education and Visitor Engagement at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to analyze the 2023 Nominees. The Nominees for 2023 Induction are: Kate Bush Sheryl Crow Missy Elliott Iron Maiden Joy Division/New Order Cyndi Lauper George Michael Willie Nelson Rage Against the Machine Soundgarden The Spinners A Tribe Called Quest The White Stripes Warren Zevon To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must have released i...
Feb 01, 2023•18 min
Nashville based friend of the show Lauren Morrow Live from Mile 0 Fest in Key West. Lauren reflects on the genesis of her new single 'Only Nice When I'm High', the comparisons to Fiona Apple & Alanis Morissette, memories of playing in Florida, and the everyday 'HUSTLE' required to make it in the music industry. Stay tuned for exclusive acoustic performances of 'Only Nice When I'm High' and 'H-U-S-T-L-E'. Recorded in front of a Live audience at Smokin' Tuna Saloon in Key West, FL. Lauren's ne...
Jan 30, 2023•14 min
Nashville based friend of the show Lilly Hiatt Live from 30A Songwriters Festival 2023. Lilly reflects on staying in a 'peak' emotional state, turning life challenges into light, the wonderful sense of communion in her shows, and how songwriting comes to her on festivals such as this. Lilly's latest album, 'Lately', is a powerful collection of musical vignettes that explore our drive for connection, and it’s one of my favorite's of the past few years. Lilly is on tour in in early 2023. Get ticke...
Jan 21, 2023•8 min
On the heels of her excellent latest EP, 'The Tides, Vol 1' Nashville based Musical Icon Leigh Nash (Sixpence None The Richer) joins Jamie from the 2023 30A Songwriters Music Festival in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Topics discussed include the art of staying in a positive 'emotional state', the success of her latest EP, making her Grand Ole Opry debut, how the new YouTube series 'Becoming' has resonated with audiences far and wide and we look back at the heyday of 'Sixpence None The Richer'. For ...
Jan 19, 2023•15 min
A wide-ranging conversation with Trailblazing Guitarist and Kick Ass Artist Grace Bowers about her childhood musical influences, how social media catapulted her career, discovering the blues and the thrills of moving to Nashville. We also chat about being glued to the guitar since age 9, skipping out on a normal childhood and keeping the online 'haters' in their place Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 11, 2023•17 min
