Justin is a singer and songwriter from Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose latest record Claymore snuck onto my favorite albums of 2024 list just under the wire. Don’t just take my word for it. John Moreland and BJ Barham among others have been singing his praises as well. Just give the record a spin after you listen to this conversation.
Daryl Hance | The Marinade Episode 177
Daryl Hance is a songwriter and guitar player from Duval County, Florida, whose music has been in my life for over twenty years.
I first learned of Daryl during his time with the band Mofro, now J.J. Grey and Mofro. He hasn’t been with that band for a while and since gone on to carve a handful of wonderful solo records. I’ve long said his guitar playing is like a fingerprint. Maybe it’s the Florida boy in me. Maybe it’s the country boy in me. That swampy sound so few can capture with authenticity is hyper-present in Daryl’s work and I am ready for more and more.
Daryl’s latest record is called “Devil’s Millhopper,” it is available wherever you consume music, and you can buy a digital copy on bandcamp.com.
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000679731806
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZkRzhiNb89a8nSLHn111g?si=964e8477b3954c62
YouTube- https://youtu.be/o1EYZoMIGAY?si=LxIscW7DGw8evFil
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 114 | Michael McDermott Returns
To paraphrase BJ Barham, Michael McDermott has come out of the darkness to be the light.
His illustrious career goes back to the late 80s. For many folks he is the best songwriter you’ve never heard of. For others he is the voice of multiple generations. His most recent record St. Paul’s Boulevard is my favorite thing he has done. McDermott builds a world and trusts himself and his collaborators to guide but not lead the listener. It’s an immersive experience much like this conversation with the man himself.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 87 | Daryl Hance
Photo by Corey Woodruff
Daryl Hance saunters into The Marinade. Daryl is a singer, songwriter, and guitar player whose music means SO much to me. He has a distinct way of playing guitar that I adore. Just a couple of licks and I can instantly recognize a Daryl Hance tune. Describing his music is a next to impossible task. It feels like the soundtrack to my life- swampy, bluesy, funky, sexy, soulful stuff. I am honored to bring this one to you.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 58 | Darrell Scott
Darrell Scott goes to the River Marinade! Darrell's biography is too storied to describe here but the highlights include writing huge country hits for Travis Tritt and The Dixie Chicks, playing in Robert Plant's Band of Joy, and writing with the likes of Verlon Thompson and Guy Clark. He has lived an extraordinary creative life.
Darrell's latest record is Darrell Scott Sings the Blues of Hank Williams.
You can find all things Darrell Scott at darrellscott.com.
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.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 43 | Shawn James
Shawn James slinks into The Marinade! Shawn is a singer and songwriter whose most recent record The Dark and the Light is as gorgeous and complicated as the man himself. We caught up ahead of his show at Soundbar in Orlando, FL.
You can find all things Shawn James at shawnjamesmusic.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 32 | Graham Sharp
Graham Sharp dances into The Marinade. Graham is one of the principal songwriters in the Grammy award-winning band Steep Canyon Rangers. We caught up during Suwannee Spring Reunion at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and immediately went deep on the songwriting process.
The song used in this episode is "Let Me Out of This Town" from the band's album Out in the Open.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 29 | Rockin' Robinson Series Part I | Andrew Yeomanson and The Savants of Soul
Jason catches up with several artists while serving as emcee of the Rockin' Robinson festival in Orlando's Milk District. Andrew Yeomanson (aka DJ Le Spam) stops by The Marinade tent to talk about recording and performing with Spam AllStars, the universality of Johnny Cash, and what makes Miami special. Plus, Gainesville, Florida's Savants of Soul stop by after their set to talk creative process and break some big news! This is Part I of a two-part special Rockin' Robinson series.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 28 | Sarah Shook
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.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 27 | Erika Wennerstrom
Erika Wennerstrom dips into The Marinade. Erika's album "Sweet Unknown" was our favorite in a crowded 2018 field. After her band Heartless Bastards went on hiatus in 2015, Erika set out to find her next creative outlet. The result is a brilliant solo effort.
Erika sits down with us backstage at The Plaza Live in Orlando, FL, before her show with Lucinda Williams and Drive-by Truckers. We talk about her experience with ayahuasca, how hiking in Big Bend opened the creative spigot and even enjoy a silent cameo from Patterson Hood of Drive-by Truckers.
You can buy Erika's excellent record and keep up with all things Erika Wennerstrom at erikawennerstrom.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 24 | 2018 in Review Part II | Luke Wagner talks Austin Lucas
Luke Wagner and I belly up at Barley and Vine Biergarten in Orlando, FL, to record the second of our 2018 in Review series. To end an outstanding year of music, we invited several artists whose work we respect to talk about some of 2018's highlights. Luke and I discuss "Immortal Americans" by Austin Lucas (Episode 21) then Luke plays one of his own tunes.
Check out Luke's music at lukewagnermusic.com. Cheers, y'all.
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/
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 21 | Austin Lucas
Austin Lucas slips his toes into The Marinade and we quickly end up drowning in heavy questions about process and existence. Austin made one of our favorite records of the year in 'Immortal Americans.' To catch up with Austin was an honor. Check out his brilliant record and find him on tour when he gets near your town.
Get down on our Spotify playlist that accompanies this episode.
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.
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."
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 16 | BJ Barham Returns
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.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 15 | Travis Meadows
Photo by Jenn Ross
The bio on Travis Meadows' website reads,
"An orphan who turned into a preacher
A preacher who turned into a songwriter
A songwriter that turned into a drunk
A drunk that is learning to be a human being"
Travis is a songwriter and singer originally from Mississippi who now makes his home in Nashville. He has written songs for Wynonna Judd, Dierks Bentley, and Blackberry Smoke among others. We talk about alcoholism, getting clean, co-writing versus writing solo, his creative process, and so much more. Travis is an amazing guy and was so gracious with his time. Cheers, y'all.
Photos by jennrossphotography.com
Check out our Spotify playlist that accompanies this episode: https://open.spotify.com/user/marinadepodcast/playlist/5qOb5iqKRq5pZjYXTep6hU?si=xoJglCa_RWSt4uPqc-dJDg