Anna Morsett of The Still Tide wades into The Marinade. The Still Tide's gorgeous new record Between Skies comes out on January 17, 2020. We caught up with Anna by phone and talked about the new record, the outstanding LGBTQ rights organization One Colorado, how process is so different for each individual, and so much more! You can find all things The Still Tide at thestilltide.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode: Julia Haltigan
Julia Haltigan races into The Marinade! Julia is a singer, songwriter, and actor from New York whose new record Trouble comes out on October 25, 2019. We caught up by phone and talked about the medicine of motorcycle riding, how Trouble came together, puppies, and so much more.
You can find all things Julia at juliahaltigan.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode: Chris Catalena
Chris Catalena is a singer and songwriter from the hill country of Texas whose excellent self-titled solo debut feels like the soundtrack to a Coen Brothers film. This is our first in a new series of bonus episodes- conversations that deserve to be heard but may not make sense as feature episodes.
Episode 10: Bill Scorzari
Bill Scorzari enters The Marinade! Bill’s record Now I’m Free is set to be released on September 20, 2019. We had the honor of an advanced listen to the album and it is a stunning work. Bill’s poetic lyrics are a frozen rope to the heart. We talk about how the record came together, the difference between being an attorney and being a creative, and much more. You can find all things Bill Scorzari at billscorzari.com, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Episode 9: Mark Cline Bates
Mark Cline Bates is a singer and songwriter from West Virginia whose most recent record King of the Crows is one of our favorites in a long time. The album features rich characters woven through an honest collection of songs and must be heard. Mark opens up about the events in his life that led to this masterpiece as well as how he and producer Don Dixon brought the tunes to life.
You can find all things Mark Cline Bates at markclinebates.com.
Episode 8: Chuck Hawthorne
Chuck Hawthorne is a singer and songwriter from Texas whose outstanding record Fire Out of Stone will be released on July 26th. Chuck and I caught up by phone as he began a recent tour. We talk about his excellent new record, the brilliance of Guy Clark, the ending of Game of Thrones, and so much more.
The song used in this episode is “New Lost Generation” from the forthcoming album Fire Out of Stone
Episode 7: Rod Picott
Rod Picott has long been one of the great songwriters of his generation. His bonafides are well established, but his new record cements him as something different. It is the best of an impressive catalog and there are a few clear reasons for that. Rod and I talk about the new album Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil, his excellent book of short stories, and the creative process in general. Rod Picott is a class act and an incredible writer. Give this conversation a listen, then head over to rodpicott.com and get his new record.
The song used in this episode is “A Beautiful Light” from Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil which will be released on July 19, 2019.
Episode 6: Meghan Hayes
Meghan Hayes is an outstanding songwriter based in East Nashville who recently released one of our favorite records of 2019. “Seen Enough Leavers” is a gorgeous record completed in the wake of a very difficult life transition. Meghan graciously agreed to sit down with The Marinade and talk about the making of the record, mental health awareness, the magic of music, and so much more.