The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 110 | Matt Woods

This is Episode 110 and our guest for the second time is Matt Woods. Matt is a singer and songwriter from East Tennessee who earlier this year completed a residence here in central Florida that he called Songs Matter where he and songwriters around the Sunshine State sat down to swap songs and talk about process. Since we last spoke he also released an outstanding EP called Mornings After, which could be my favorite of his wonderful catalog, and a re-release of his debut record the Matt Woods Manifesto which recently celebrated ten years in the world.

Matt was the last Marinade interview we did just before the world shut down from the COVID-19 crisis. That week was my first time meeting him but he treated me like an old friend from day one. Matt Woods is a hell of a songwriter and a kind soul.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 94 | JW Francis

JW Francis is a singer and songwriter whose latest record Wanderkid comes out on October 1st. While Francis’s home is technically New York, as you will hear in this conversation he is a man of the world. And that is what you get from Wanderkid. A polyphonic record that sounds like New York but feels at home all over the place. We caught up with JW while he was thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 93 | Mercy Bell

Mercy Bell boot scoots into The Marinade! Mercy Bell is a singer and songwriter whose latest record Golden Child is one of our favorites of the year. This conversation was too much fun, y’all. We talk about her wonderful new record, living a creative life, growing up queer in the church, and much more. I could have talked with Mercy Bell for hours. Everyone, it is my pleasure to present my conversation with Mercy Bell.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 90 | Jamestown Revival

Jamestown Revival strikes gold in The Marinade! is a duo made up of Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance. They have released three full length records, a live album, and four EPs, including the most recent offering Fireside with Louis L’Amour, which is the main focus of this conversation. In addition to those wonderful records, the guys just collaborated to write the music for the stage production of SE Hinton’s classic novel The Outsiders. Jonathan and Zach and thoughtful, funny, open, and honest conversationalists.

You can find all things Jamestown Revival at jamestownrevival.com.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 73 | Will Kimbrough

Will Kimbrough springs into The Marinade! Will is a singer and songwriter who has lived an incredible, inspiring creative life. His impressive resume includes his own excellent solo records including 2020’s Spring Break, opening for REM, working with Jimmy Buffett, producing Todd Snider, and so much more.

willkimbrough.com for all things Will Kimbrough.

The song in this episode is “The Late Great John Prine Blues” from Spring Break, provided courtesy of the artist.

Will Kimbrough springs into The Marinade! Will is a singer and songwriter who has lived an incredible, inspiring creative life. His impressive resume includes his own excellent solo records including 2020's Spring Break, opening for REM, working with Jimmy Buffett, producing Todd Snider, and so much more. willkimbrough.com for all things Will Kimbrough.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 70 | John McEuen

Photo by Alan Nahigian

John McEuen picks his way into The Marinade! John is a founding member of the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, accomplished solo performer, and author of the memoir The Life I've Picked. 

We talk about growing up working at Disneyland with Steve Martin, his life with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, how to ask things from your heroes, and much more.

You can find all things John at johnmceuen.com.

John McEuen picks his way into The Marinade! John is a founding member of the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, accomplished solo performer, and author of the memoir The Life I've Picked.  We talk about growing up working at Disneyland with Steve Martin, his life with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, how to ask things from your heroes, and much more.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 57 | Matt Woods

Matt Woods washes himself in The Marinade. Matt is a singer and songwriter from Tennessee whose latest record is a wonderful collection of songs called Natural Disasters. Matt stopped by Marinade studios in Orlando, FL, the day before most of the state went into quarantine. This session felt like talking about music and creativity with an old friend. 

You can find all things Matt Woods at therealmattwoods.com.

Photo of Matt by Chad Cochran (https://www.cowtownchad.com/)

Matt Woods washes himself in The Marinade. Matt is a singer and songwriter from Tennessee whose latest record is a wonderful collection of songs called Natural Disasters. Matt stopped by Marinade studios in Orlando, FL, the day before most of the state went into quarantine.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 53 | Ben Nichols

Ben Nichols burns his way into The Marinade! Ben is the lead singer and principal songwriter for Lucero, which is one of our favorite bands of all time. When The Marinade was first conceived, Ben was on the shortlist of dream guests. You can find all things Lucero at luceromusic.com. 

The song used in this episode is "Loving" from Lucero's Among the Ghosts.

Photos by Alycia Pollock (alyciajpollock.com)

Ben Nichols burns his way into The Marinade! Ben is the lead singer and principal songwriter for Lucero, which is one of our favorite bands of all time. When The Marinade was first conceived, Ben was on the shortlist of dream guests.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode | Chicago Farmer

Chicago Farmer plows into The Marinade. Chicago Farmer is the nom de plume of Cody Diekhoff who grew up in tiny Delavan, Illinois, and later relocated to his now-home of Chicago. His latest record is called Flyover Country and it is his best record to date. We caught up with Cody by phone ahead of his set in support of the great Todd Snider. 

You can find all things Chicago Famer at chicagofarmer.com.

Chicago Farmer plows into The Marinade. Chicago Farmer is the nom de plume of Cody Diekhoff who grew up in tiny Delavan, Illinois, and later relocated to his now-home of Chicago. His latest record is called Flyover Country and it is his best record to date.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 46 | Seth Walker Returns

Seth Walker grooves his way into The Marinade! Seth is a musician originally from North Carolina whose latest record Are You Open? is one of our favorites from 2019. This is Seth's second time on The Marinade. Last time we covered a ton of ground and this conversation picks up right where we left off two years ago. You can find all things Seth at sethwalker.com.

The song featured in this episode is "Inside" off of Are You Open?

Seth Walker grooves his way into The Marinade! Seth is a musician originally from North Carolina whose latest record Are You Open? is one of our favorites from 2019. This is Seth's second time on The Marinade. Last time we covered a ton of ground and this conversation picks up right where we left off two years ago.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 39 | Cat Clyde

Cat Clyde wanders into The Marinade! Cat is a musician from Ontario, Canada, who is now based in Quebec. Her album Hunters Trance is one of our favorites of the year and we are so grateful for the opportunity to catch up with her. Cat sat down with us at Great Lakes Brewing in Toronto, where we were visiting on vacation. The stars aligned for this episode. 

You can find all things Cat Clyde at catclydemusic.com.

Cat Clyde wanders into The Marinade! Cat is a musician from Ontario, Canada who is now based in Quebec. Her album Hunters Trance is one of our favorites of the year and we are so grateful for the opportunity to catch up with her.