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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 123 | DL Rossi

DL Rossi is a singer, songwriter, painter, all around creative who makes his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His latest record titled SDNIL is a huge and triumphant stylistic shift from the album of his that really got my attention, 2021’s Lonesome Kind. Rossi and I have been meaning to catch up for a while now and I am so grateful we made it happen. We talk about overcoming trauma, the soundtrack in your head, taking creative risks and so much more. This was an absolute blast and I am so excited to bring it your way.

The song you are hearing in this episode is “Lover (What’s the Deal)”

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 118 | Isaac Gibson (49 Winchester)

This is Episode 118 and our guest is Isaac Gibson. Isaac is the principal songwriter and lead singer for the band 49 Winchester. The band’s unique brand of country music has taken them to the Ryman stage, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and in front of growing crowds. Rolling Stone has described Gibson as possessing a chill-inducing howl that’s not far off from Chris Stapleton’s! Y’all, the opportunities and hype are well deserved. This band is for real. 49 Winchester’s latest record is called Fortune Favors the Bold and you will no doubt find it on plenty of 2022 year-end lists for very good reason.

We caught up with Isaac via Zoom while he was off the road and back home in Virginia.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 115 | Blue Dogs

 This is Episode 115 and our guests are Bobby Houck and Hank Futch of the band Blue Dogs.

Blue Dogs has been around since the late 1980s, y’all. My introduction to the band came with 1999s Letters From Round O. Letters from Round O brought the band to a broader, dedicated audience. The guys slowed down a little in the 2000s. They kept making music and playing shows but limited touring and studio work for a while until this year’s Sadler Vaden produced record called Big Dreamers.

Y’all I have been a fan of Blue Dogs for twenty plus years and Big Dreamers is my favorite thing they have done. Hank and Bobby are the kind of guess I envisioned when we started The Marinade and this conversation displays why that is the case.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 78 | Will Johnson

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Photo by Sean Dunn

Will Johnson wafts into The Marinade! Will is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and painter from Texas. His band Centro-matic began in the late nineties and went on to influence countless other bands. His work with South San Gabriel bridged the gap between Centro-matic and Johnson’s excellent solo records, including his most recent albums Wire Mountain and El Capitan. Will is also in the studio working on the second LP from his project Marie/Lepanto Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster of Marinade favorite Water Liars.

You can find all things Will at will-johnson.com.

Will Johnson wafts into The Marinade! Will is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and painter from Texas. His band Centro-matic began in the late nineties and went on to influence countless other bands. His work with South San Gabriel bridged the gap between Centro-matic and Johnson's excellent solo records, including his most recent albums Wire Mountain and El Capitan.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 71 | Carolina Story

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Musical duo Emily Roberts and Ben Roberts waltz into The Marinade! Their latest record Dandelion is a wonderful piece of art. We talk about collaborating with your partner, dealing with technological challenges, the brilliance of Brandi Carlile, the creative aspects of finding artwork for your album, and so much more. 

The song in this episode is "Light of the Moon" provided courtesy of the artists. 

Musical duo Emily Roberts and Ben Roberts waltz into The Marinade! Their latest record Dandelion is a wonderful piece of art.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 70 | John McEuen

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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.

Steve Silberman | The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 68

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Steve Silberman hyper-warps into The Marinade. Steve is an award-winning writer. His work has appeared in Wired, The New York Times, the New Yorker, The Financial Times, the Boston Globe, and so many more publications. His book NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity was released in 2015.

We talk about Steve's writing, his love of music and friendship with David Crosby, and so much more.

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You can find all things Steve at stevesilberman.com.

Steve Silberman hyper-warps into The Marinade. Steve is an award-winning writer. His work has appeared in Wired, The New York Times, the New Yorker, The Financial Times, the Boston Globe, and so many more publications. His book NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity was released in 2015.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 48 | Caleb Caudle

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Caleb Caudle dives into The Marinade! Caleb is a songwriter originally from North Carolina. His most recent album was 2018's Crushed Coins, but he is about to release a new record very soon! Caleb stopped by Marinade studios in Orlando, FL after his set at the Folk Yeah Festival.

Caleb and Jason talk about the heaviness of death, music as therapy (or not), how to stave off depression, and much more.

You can find all things Caleb at calebcaudle.com.

Caleb Caudle dives into The Marinade! Caleb is a songwriter originally from North Carolina. His most recent album was 2018's Crushed Coins, but he is about to release a new record very soon! Caleb stopped by Marinade studios in Orlando, FL after his set at the Folk Yeah Festival.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 47 | Kelsey Waldon

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Kelsey Waldon races into The Marinade! Kelsey released one of our favorite records of 2019 in White Noise/White Lines. We caught up with Kelsey at the Bob Carr Theatre in Orlando, FL, ahead of her set in support of John Prine. Kelsey and Jason talk about the importance of place, how isolation can facilitate creativity, and the...colorful language anonymous commenters sometimes use on the internet. 

You can find all things Kelsey Waldon at kelseywaldon.com.

Kelsey Waldon races into The Marinade! Kelsey released one of our favorite records of 2019 in White Noise/White Lines. We caught up with Kelsey at the Bob Carr Theatre in Orlando, FL, ahead of her set in support of John Prine.

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 44 | Melody Walker

Melody Walker flies into The Marinade! Melody is the principal songwriter and lead singer for the band Front Country. Melody writes powerful songs sung from a powerful voice- one that, as you will see in the course of this conversation, is connected to a powerful, thoughtful mind. Front Country’s most recent record is Other Love Songs, which you can pick up at frontcountryband.com.

Melody Walker flies into The Marinade! Melody is the principal songwriter and lead singer for the band Front Country. She writes powerful songs sung with a powerful voice- one that, as you will see in the course of this conversation, is connected to an incredible mind.

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.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 38 | Matt Burke Returns

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Matt Burke of Have Gun, Will Travel dons his creative galoshes for a stormy Marinade. Have Gun, Will Travel's latest record is a gorgeous collection of songs called Strange Chemistry. Matt talked about the making of the album on Episode 14 and has returned to celebrate the finished product. We talk about writers as musicians, musicians as writers, the beauty of a clean page, and so much more. 

You can find all things Have Gun, Will Travel and pick up a copy of the new record at hgwtmusic.com.

Matt Burke of Have Gun, Will Travel dons galoshes for a rainy recording of The Marinade. Have Gun, Will Travel's latest record is a gorgeous collection of songs called Strange Chemistry. Matt talked about the making of the album on Episode 14 and has returned to celebrate the finished product.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 30 | Rockin' Robinson Series Part II | Cat Ridgeway and Beartoe

Jason catches up with several artists while serving as emcee of the Rockin' Robinson festival in Orlando's Milk District. Cat Ridgeway stops by to talk about hearing music in colors, writing melodies, and the power of a good nap. Plus, Beartoe pops in ahead of his set to discuss the next Beartoe record, the greatness of Sam Cooke, and more. This is Part II of a special Rockin' Robinson series.

Check out all things Beartoe at: beartoe.com; And, all things Cat Ridgeway at: catridgeway.com

Jason catches up with several artists while serving as emcee of the Rockin' Robinson festival in Orlando's Milk District. Cat Ridgeway stops by to talk about hearing music in colors, writing melodies, and the power of a good nap. Plus, Beartoe pops in ahead of his set to discuss the next Beartoe record, the greatness of Sam Cooke, and more.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 28 | Sarah Shook

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Photo by Chad Cochran

Sarah Shook swills The Marinade. Sarah is a singer, songwriter, and the band leader of Sarah Shook and the Disarmers. What immediately stands out about Sarah the person is the warmth of her spirit and the quickness of her mind. She is present in every moment and that comes through on record as well. Check out all things Sarah at disarmers.com.

Also, check out the Spotify companion playlist to this episode featuring songs by Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, Kasey Anderson, Campdogzz, and more. 

Sarah Shook swills The Marinade. Sarah is a singer, songwriter, and the band leader of Sarah Shook and the Disarmers. What immediately stands out about Sarah the person is the warmth of her spirit and the quickness of her mind. She is present in every moment and that comes through on record as well.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 22 | Chuck Ragan

Chuck Ragan is a mensch. Punk legend. Folk genius. Fishing guide. Author. Purveyor of hot sauce. Ragan is the stuff of legend. We caught up at the Sing Out Loud Festival in St. Augustine Amphitheatre right after Chuck poured his heart out to an eager crowd. After seemingly leaving it all on stage, Chuck still gave us a solid half hour of insight into his creative process. 

Check out the Spotify playlist that accompanies this episode featuring music from Chuck and some things I've been getting down on recently, including the excellent solo record from Heartless Bastards frontwoman Erika Wennerstrom.

Chuck Ragan's Website: http://chuckraganmusic.com/ 

Chuck Ragan is a mensch. Punk legend. Folk genius. Fishing guide. Author. Purveyor of hot sauce. Ragan is the stuff of legend. We caught up at the Sing Out Loud Festival in St. Augustine Amphitheatre right after Chuck poured his heart out to an eager crowd.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 20 | Sadler Vaden

Sadler Vaden teleports into The Marinade! Sadler is probably best known for his work playing guitar in Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, but he was also in Drivin' N Cryin' and has created some fantastic solo music. We discuss what he has learned from his famous bandmates, how he approaches the solo process, and just when the hell Oasis is going to finally reunite. Sadler is a massive guitar player, an impressive songwriter, and a supremely nice individual. Cheers, y'all.

Check out Sadler Vaden's music at sadlervaden.com

Also, enjoy music from Sadler, the bands we discuss, and some things I'm getting down on with our @spotify playlist

Sadler Vaden teleports into The Marinade! Sadler is probably best known for his work playing guitar in Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, but he was also in Drivin' N Cryin' and has created some fantastic solo music.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 19 | Micah Schnabel Returns

Micah Schnabel graciously floats into The Marinade! Micah is a dear sweet soul. Already a songwriter with few peers, Micah recently release one of my favorite books of the year Hello, My Name is Henry. We focus on his process writing the book and dive into new tunes he is writing, why Wily Vlautin is so amazing, and so much more. Cheers, y'all.

Check out our @spotify playlist for this episode including one of the songs you heard on the episode, "Jackson, Don't You Worry." 

Micah Schnabel graciously floats into The Marinade! Micah is a dear sweet soul. Already a songwriter with few peers, Micah recently release one of my favorite books of the year Hello, My Name is Henry. We focus on his process writing the book and dive into new tunes he is writing, why Wily Vlautin is so amazing, and so much more.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 16 | BJ Barham Returns

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Photo by Jenn Ross

BJ Barham makes a return splash into The Marinade. BJ and his band American Aquarium recently released a masterpiece of a record called Things Change. Since we last spoke on episode one of this show, BJ has welcomed a baby girl to the family, hired an all-new band, and toured the lower 48 states in support of his brilliant solo record Rockingham. We talk about the split with his former bandmates, how fatherhood has changed him, and what went into making Things Change. 

American Aquarium is currently on tour. Check out their tour dates at americanaquarium.com.

Huge thanks to Hannah Harber for sharing her experience opening for American Aquarium. Check out her music at hannahharber.com

BJ Barham makes a return splash into The Marinade. BJ and his band American Aquarium recently released a masterpiece of a record called Things Change. Since we last spoke on episode one of this show, BJ has welcomed a baby girl to the family, hired an all-new band, and toured the lower 48 states in support of his brilliant solo record Rockingham.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 12 | Matthew Logan Vasquez

Matthew Logan Vasquez is one of our all-time favorite songwriters. Best known for his work with Delta Spirit, Matt is a good dude and he opened up in a huge way. Few songwriters are willing to take the chances Matt takes. His music ranges from Americana to rock to folk and soul.

Matt's most recent release is an EP called "Texas Murder Ballads." Go get a copy after you listen to this episode. 

We talk about micro-dosing mushrooms, buddy records, love, and the inspiration of ghosts. Cheers, y'all.

http://matthewloganvasquez.com/

Check out our Spotify companion playlist for Episode 12:https://open.spotify.com/user/marinadepodcast/playlist/7s0vO8Dvxs4bhyoCYjaQIC?si=k1ZL3CN1RUCFdRvaQ95h1g

Matthew Logan Vasquez is one of our all-time favorite songwriters. Best known for his work with Delta Spirit, Matt is a good dude and he opened up in a huge way. Few songwriters are willing to take the chances Matt takes. His music ranges from Americana to rock to folk and soul.