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Jamie Barrier haunts The Marinade! Jamie is the lead singer and songwriter of the Alabama band Pine Hill Haints. The band's latest record is called The Song Companion of a Lonestar Cowboy. The album is a great example of the Pine Hill Haints sound, "Alabama Ghost Music."
We talk about the music Jamie was listening to while making the record, the magic of baseball, the characters that have influenced the band, and much more.
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.
Marchelle Bradanini jumps feet first into The Marinade. Marchelle is a singer and songwriter best known for her work under the moniker Pony Boy. She has a new record called Only a Woman which will be released on July 3, 2020. We talk about being a woman in the music industry, having disparate influences, finding alone time during quarantine, and so much more.
You can find all things Marchelle at marchellebradanini.com.
Marchelle Bradanini jumps feet first into The Marinade. Marchelle is a singer and songwriter best known for her work under the moniker Pony Boy. She has a new record called Only a Woman which will be released on July 3, 2020.
Eliot Bronson meditates in The Marinade. Eliot's new record Empty Spaces is a gorgeous, painful album about love and loss. We talk about religion, meditation, breakups, healing, and so much more.
You can find all things Eliot Bronson at eliotbronson.com.
Eliot Bronson meditates in The Marinade. Eliot's new record Empty Spaces is a gorgeous, painful album about love and loss. We talk about religion, meditation, breakups, healing, and so much more. You can find all things Eliot Bronson at eliotbronson.
Rett Smith races into The Marinade! Rett's latest record is called Giving up on Quitting and it is a beautiful, literary, personal album. We talk about the differences between being an athlete and being a musician, the influence of great literature, living up to the expectations of others and so much more.
You can find all things Rett Smith at rettsmithmusic.com.
Rett Smith races into The Marinade! Rett's latest record is called Giving up on Quitting and it is a beautiful, literary, personal album. We talked about the differences between being an athlete and being a musician, the influence of great literature, living up to the expectations of others and so much more. You can find all things Rett Smith at rettsmithmusic.com.
Rookie drop kicks the door to Marinade Studios! Rookie is a rock n' roll band from Chicago whose debut record was released in March of 2020. We caught up with Chris and Joe from the band just after the country went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 crisis to talk about the making of their record, touring with Cheap Trick, the beauty of gardening, and so much more.
You can find all things Rookie at rookietheband.com.
Rookie drop kicks the door to Marinade Studios! Rookie is a rock n' roll band from Chicago whose debut record was released in March of 2020.
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.
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.
Hannah Harber sidles up to The Marinade. Just before Hannah and her band the Lionhearts played an incredible set at the Rockin' Robinson festival, Jason and Hannah sat down to discuss maturity, peace, creativity, and so much more.
You can find all things Hannah Harber at hannahharber.com.
Hannah is a working musician who has lost gigs due to the Covid-19 crisis. If you enjoy this show, please consider putting a few bucks in her virtual tip jar on Venmo: @hannahharberwynn.
Photo by Mike Dunn
Hannah Harber sidles up to The Marinade. Just before Hannah and her band the Lionhearts played an incredible set at the Rockin' Robinson festival, Jason and Hannah sat down to discuss maturity, peace, creativity, and so much more. You can find all things Hannah Harber at hannahharber.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. 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.
Edan Archer submerges herself in The Marinade. Edan is a singer and songwriter whose most recent (and most excellent) record is called Journey Proud. We caught up with Edan at Gasparilla Music Festival in early March in Tampa, FL, just before the country largely shut down due to the Covid-19 crisis.
You can find all things Edan at edanarcher.com.
Photo by: Shawn Brandon
Edan Archer submerges herself in The Marinade. Edan is a singer and songwriter whose most recent (and most excellent) record is called Journey Proud. We caught up with Edan at Gasparilla Music Festival in early March in Tampa, FL, just before the country largely shut down due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Caitlin Krisko and Aaron Austin of The Broadcast swagger their way into The Marinade. The Broadcast is about to release their latest album titled Lost My Sight. The song you are hearing in this episode is the first single from Lost My Sight called "Fighting the Feeling." We caught up with The Broadcast at the Sea Blues Festival in Clearwater, FL, earlier this year.
You can find all things The Broadcast at thebroadcastmusic.com.
Caitlin Krisko and Aaron Austin of The Broadcast swagger their way into The Marinade. The Broadcast is about to release their latest album titled Lost My Sight. The song you are hearing in this episode is the first single from Lost My Sight called "Fighting the Feeling."
Jade Jackson wafts into The Marinade! Jade is a singer and songwriter from California whose outstanding 2019 release Wilderness was produced by the legendary Mike Ness of Social Distortion. We caught up with Jade ahead of her show with Lucero at The Social in Orlando, FL earlier this year.
You can find all things Jade at jadejackson.com.
Jade Jackson wafts into The Marinade! Jade is a singer and songwriter from California whose outstanding 2019 release Wilderness was produced by the legendary Mike Ness of Social Distortion.
G. Love makes it saucy in The Marinade! G. Love and Special Sauce have been making records since the mid-nineties. Their latest release The Juice was produced by Grammy winner Keb' Mo'. The record is equal parts heavy and fun, with amazing collaborators like Roosevelt Collier and Marcus King. We caught up with G. ahead of his set at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, FL.
You can find all things G. Love at philadelphonic.com.
G. Love makes it saucy in The Marinade! G. Love and Special Sauce have been making records since the mid-nineties. Their latest release The Juice was produced by Grammy winner Keb' Mo'. The record is equal parts heavy and fun, with amazing collaborators like Roosevelt Collier and Marcus King.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
