Guitarist Gaurav Bali
In conversation with guitarist Gaurav Bali.
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Turn It On
Nashville, TN based veteran singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael J speaks with industry pros and up-and-coming talent (comedians, writers, producers, musicians, performers, and others) in the field of arts and entertainment.
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Singer-Songwriter Rachel Price
In conversation with singer-songwriter Rachel Price.
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Guitarist Eric Borash - EBO
Eric Borash (EBO) has played guitar with The Warren Brothers, Jace Everett, Radney Foster, Hank Williams III, John Fogerty, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, Sunny Sweeney, Thomas Rhett and others. He also makes custom hand-wired guitar amps (ebocustoms.com) used by everyone from Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, Rick Nielsen and Tom Peterson of Cheap Trick, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Vince Gill, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Tom Bukovac, and Willie Nelson to name a few. MJ and EBO sit down and cha...
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Nick Nanton returns!
MJ sits down with his friend, 11-time Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker Nick Nanton to talk about working with Larry King, going on a raid to shut down a sex-trafficking ring in Haiti with special forces operatives for his film "Operation Toussaint", recipes for success and self-improvement, and many other pearls of wisdom.
Sep 28, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Composer - Keyboardist Joshua Carter Of Ben Folds, and Jo Dee Messina
MJ and Joshua sit down and talk about composer John Williams, creating music for film, holding down odd jobs, Joshua's short film "The Monster" and so much more.
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Lee Turner Of Darius Rucker
MJ sits down with Lee Turner of Darius Rucker's band and they discuss everything from Lee's early career as a sideman, to landing his longstanding gig with Darius, sobriety, how Lee met his wife, and everything in-between. Lee Turner on Instagram 2Twenty2 Studios Tiffany Turner Music Lyman Guitars Hailish Valvetrain Amplifiers
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Everyone Has A Story - Aurora
MJ plays his entire full-length record Aurora and tells the stories behind the songs and the making of the album.
Sep 28, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Brian Craddock of Daughtry
MJ and Brian sit down in Brian's home studio in Nashville, TN and discuss his beginnings in Charlottesville, VA, how he ultimately landed the gig with Daughtry for the last 13 years, their mutual love of all things Tom Petty and one of the best Don Henley stories ever told. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road".
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Singer-Songwriter Katie Cole Of The Smashing Pumpkins
MJ sits down with Singer/Songwriter Katie Cole to talk about her beginnings in Australia, her songwriting process, and her touring experience & work with Billy Corgan and The Smashing Pumpkins. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road". Katie Cole Official Website Katie Cole on Instagram
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 51
The Road So Far
The definitive "Greatest Hits" package of TURN IT ON. This episode is a retrospective of everything that has happened since the show started in 2015 with appearances by every guest that has ever been on the podcast. A perfect starting point for new listeners and the ultimate refresher for die-hard fans of the program.
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 50
The Ivins
MJ sits down and chats with Jim and Jack Ivins and Hatton Taylor of Nashville-based rock outfit The Ivins. Also another installment of "Stories From The Road".
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Jodi Aman - Author, Psychotherapist, Intuitive Counselor, and Anxiety Tamer
Jodi Aman (Author, Psychotherapist, Intuitive Counselor, Anxiety Tamer)
Sep 28, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Singer-Songwriter Bill Crosby
Singer-Songwriter Bill Crosby MJ and Bill chat about their 25 year + friendship, Bill auditioning to play at The Bluebird in Nashville, how he got started writing and performing Children's music and the pitfalls and benefits of living in Nashville. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road".
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Samantha Frances of Frances and The Foundation
MJ and Samantha chat about her upbringing, her beginnings in music, Frances & The Foundation, her new project Srry Abt Ur Butt, and what it means to be a true artist. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road".
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Brandi Sidoryk & Katie Rox of Nice Horse
MJ talks with Brandi and Katie about everything from their beginnings at a songwriting retreat in Hawaii to working with legendary producer Bob Rock, hanging in the studio with Bryan Adams, dealing with “Imposter Syndrome”, touring with Tom Cochrane and everything else in-between. Also, another installment of STORIES FROM THE ROAD.
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Drummer-Producer Luke DeJaynes Of Jameson Rodgers
MJ and Luke chat about Luke's beginnings in music, his experiences on the "Beer Never Broke My Heart" Tour with Jameson Rodgers, LANCO, and Luke Combs so far, fish tacos, finding balance in life and another installment of "STORIES FROM THE ROAD".
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Bassist Matt Gandenberger Of Aaron Goodvin, and The Van-Dells.
MJ and Gandenberger sit down in a hotel room on the road in Canada and chat about the road, Matt's new role as a father, and all things music. Also, another installment of "STORIES FROM THE ROAD".
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 43
Bassist Billy Sheehan Of Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, and The Winery Dogs
MJ sits down with legendary bassist Billy Sheehan and discusses Billy's beginnings in Buffalo, NY through his time playing with David Lee Roth of Van Halen, how he formed Mr. Big, staying fresh with practice techniques, what he does to prepare himself for shows and SO MUCH MORE. Also, another installment of STORIES FROM THE ROAD. Website: billysheehan.com
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Guitarist Chris Nix Of Jonathan Davis and The Ministry, and The Power Triplets.
Chris Nix returns to the podcast for a third time. He and MJ talk shop about guitars, effects, amps, and all aspects of being a true guitar-nerd. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road".
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Guitarist Adam Flöhmeyer Of Jameson Rodgers, and Eastland.
MJ and Adam discuss their time touring and playing together, Jameson Rodgers, Veganism, the band Eastland and Texas... "The Best Goddamn Country In The World". Includes another installment of "Stories From The Road", and the song "Our Town" by Adam's band Eastland.
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Drummer Kasey Todd Of Aaron Goodvin, Tonic, Jace Everett, and The Van-Dells
MJ and Kasey talk about playing shows on the road, playing corporate parties, dealing with unruly audience members, and Kasey's time recording at the World Famous Abbey Road Studios in London, among other things. Also, another installment of STORIES FROM THE ROAD.
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 39
2018 Year-End Mini-sode
Turn It On is back! Michael J talks about his podcast hiatus of the last year, discusses the future of the show, gives another installment of "Stories From The Road", and plays the song "Atmosphere" from his latest record "Aurora".
Sep 28, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Via Maris
MJ gives the latest installment of "Stories From The Road' and plays his 2016 release Via Maris and tells the stories behind the songs and the making of the record.
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 37
A Farewell To Tom Petty
MJ and Mark Camire from The Mark Talk podcast talk about the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, gun control, the death of Tom Petty, and the perils of dating in the modern world among other things. It's like one giant "Stories From The Road" installment this time out so buckle up.
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Drummer Mike Malinin Of The Goo Goo Dolls, and Tanya Tucker
Mike Malinin was a member of The Goo Goo Dolls for 19 years. When his tenure with that band ended, he decided to move to Nashville and is now the band leader and drummer for Country Music Legend Tanya Tucker. Michael J and Mike sit down on an outdoor patio at a Starbucks outside of Nashville for a chat and discuss everything from learning how to play Country music to Mike's influences in 80's punk music.
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Jeff Coffey of Chicago and Don Felder
Jeff Coffey has had an incredible first year as lead Tenor vocalist and bassist of legendary band Chicago. Michael talks to Jeff about his experiences from his beginnings as a Trombonist at Disney in Orlando, FL to signing with RCA Records with his former band House Of Dreams, to his subsequent audition and landing the full-time gig with Chicago. Also, the latest installment of "Stories From The Road". Chicago Official Website Jeff Coffey Official Website The Dog Dicer
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Singer-Songwriter Kaela Kinney
Ohio native Kaela Kinney has had a very colorful career as a backup singer for Pink, a Britney Spears impersonator, a contemporary Christian artist, and now a modern Country Artist and Entrepreneur. Michael J and Kaela talk about the role of women in popular music, trust issues, and brave internet trolls among many other things. Kaela Kinney official website KLA Guitar straps
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Drummer Lee Kelley Of Kendell Marvel, and Hank Williams Jr.
Michael J talks with Nashville touring and session drummer, Lee Kelley. Lee has played with everyone from Gary Allan, Kendell Marvel, Mark Chessnut, and Loverboy to name a few. He is currently the drummer for Hank Williams Jr. Lee Kelley Official Website
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The Phantom Shit and other stories
MJ pays tribute to Chris Cornell, discusses his own personal experience with depression & the suicide of a friend and also delivers the latest installment of "STORIES FROM THE ROAD". MJ also debuts his new single "Can't Stop Now".
Sep 28, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Jace Everett
You may know Jace Everett as the guy who wrote and performed the song "Bad Things" from the hit HBO series True Blood... but he's so much more than just that. In this episode Michael plays the role of both guest and host as this talk is also featured on the latest episode of Jace's podcast, "Nashville Later With Jace Everett". Michael and Jace discuss everything from sobriety, religion, spirituality, music and the importance of having a great Instagram profile. Jace Everett Official Website
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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