Trading Fours: Recent Episodes
James Green
Trading Fours is a music podcast that focuses on musicians in Kansas City and around the world. Your host is Jamie Green. Jamie is a guitarist who plays with the 90's band Thunder Jacket.
After 4 1/2 years and 160 episodes, I've decided it's time to say goodbye to Trading Fours! You can still follow me on my historical murder podcast, Going to Killing City.
For the last episode, I had a delightful chat with Tim Easton talking all about his new album, living in Japan, his influences and much much more.
Thanks to all of you who listened!
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On our second to last podcast, we return to Nashville to talk to Rizz & The Believerz. The band combineds rock, reggae and hip-hop into their own special sauce of music. Rizz and Troy Luccketta (formerly of Tesla) joined cohosts Jamie Green and Billy decker to talk all about their new music. This one was a lot of fun.
YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RizzAndTheBelieverz
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Guitar great Molly Miller zoomed in from LA to talk all about her new album, which is released on May 3!
https://www.mollymillermusic.com/music
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The amazing guitarist, vocalist, interviewer, teacher and all around good egg Andy Aledort is back on the podcast to discuss his NEW release, 'In a Dream."
Andy zoomed in on his birthday (Happy birthday Andy!) to talk all about the new record and SO much more. Always a fun chat, do it up!
http://andyaledort.com/
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Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to watch the Beatles write music? Or watch Fleetwood Mac record Rumours? Well if you're Jenny Boyd - you don't have wonder, you lived it! She's today's guest today. She is the author of "Icons of Rock: In their own words." Jenny has interviewed just about everybody in music to explore their creative process. Jenny was married to Mick Fleetwood not once, but twice. She has lived in the world of rock 'n roll for over 50 years, and she's a great interviewer. Great chat, do it up!
https://thejennyboyd.com/
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The Trials of Cato are a folk trio from the UK (Wales and Yorkshire) and they will be performing this year at the International Folk Alliance here in Kansas City. They joined me and my new co-host Billy Decker. Billy is a Nashville recording engineer who has mixed 16 number 1 hits!
The Trials of Cato website: https://www.thetrialsofcato.com/
The Folk Alliance International Conference: https://folk.org/programs/conference/
Billy Decker's website: http://www.billydecker.com/
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Corey Glover (Living Colour) and Joseph Burcaw (Black 47) join me to chat about their new project, "Bearclaw + The Balance Brigade"
Burcaw was disconcerted by several articles he read during the covid lockdown - an uptick in domestic violence, the George Floyd murder and more. This made him anxious ot start up a musical conversation with his musician friends. The result is Bearclaw and the Balance Bridgade. A highly insightful chat with both Corey and Joseph - do it up!
To purchase the CD: www.bearclawsacademyofmusic.com/bearclaw-thebalance-brigade
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Happy holidays everyone! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Today's guest might sound familiar to you - he was on the podcast a few years ago to talk all about his band The Moonkids - but now he's a solo artist, and his new track 'Monday's Rain' is out!
David zoomed in from Edinburgh, Scotland to discuss his solo career, his love of travel, including extensively throughout America, our crazy weather here - and much more! Great chat, do it up!
Links to get to know more about David and follow him: https://linktr.ee/davidabarr
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Happy Thanksgiving people! Kansas City's own Emma Jo dropped by the house to talk ALL about her new album "Girl Bandit"! We discussed all about that, our mutual love of travel, the power of 12 step meetings and much more -great chat, do it up!
Emma Jo's website: https://emmajo.rocks/
Emma Jo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voxprincess
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Have you ever wanted to do something for a really long time - but have never pulled the trigger? Well a lot of us have - and today's guest is no different. You probably know Tommy Taylor for being an amazing drummer for Eric Johnson, Christopher Cross and many others. But Tommy has always wanted to create his own music - and at age 66, he has done just that! Tommy's new album is his debut album of his music - where he wrote the songs and sang lead vocals on the tracks. We had an amazing chat about the new music, growing up in Texas, playing with Eric Johnson, hanging out with Stevie Ray Vaughan and much much more!
Tommy's website: https://tommytaylor.com/
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We're headed to San Francisco today to chat with the Singer/Songwriter Tom Heyman about his new release, 24th Street Blues. Tom's Mission District neighborhood is the subject of the album, and it's a great reflection on the changes in his neighborhood over the last 25 years. do it up!
Tom's website: https://www.tomheymanmusic.net/
My new True Crime podcast with my evil twin, Alex Greenwood: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-to-killing-city/id1692581081
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Moe's drummer Vinnie Amico zoomed in from his home in New York to talk about their upcoming show in Lawrence, the bands serious health issues and how they are better now, the influence of his father, and the hapless Buffalo Bills. A great chat, do it up before you see them live in Lawrence!
Buy your Moe tickets here: https://moe.org/tour
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We are heading down to Austin Texas to talk to the guys who created and run The Purple Bee! WHAT is the Purple Bee you ask? Well, as their website says: "Purple Bee is a new media production company & recording studio. We are concert film makers & curators of magical events – exploring livestreams, the metaverse, & web3 projects"
We had a very fun conversation about how The Purple Bee came to be, what the business is like today AND where they see the music business is headed. Be sure to look at their website and YouTube while listening:
Purple Bee Website: https://purplebee.org/
Purple Bee YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@PurpleBeeTV
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The uber talented Anastasia Elliot returns to the podcast to discuss her new full length album, "La Petit Mort"! We go through the album, track by track to discuss her creative process for putting the album together. It's my favorite record so far in 2023! Listen along to the album as we discuss the tracks in-depth.
Anastasia's Website: https://www.anastasiaelliot.com/
Anastasia's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnastasiaElliot
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The amazing guitarist Jock Bartley dialed in to talk all about Firefall's new album "Friends & Family". It's out on September 22nd - and is a homage to Firefall's peers - bands like the Doobie Brothers, Loggins & Messina, Lynyrd Skynrd and more. 13 total tracks on the new release - literaly celebrating their friends and family. Jock was a lot of fun talking about the new album and much more. Do it up!
Preorder the new album: here
Firefall's website: https://firefallofficial.com/
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Today's show takes us to Philadelphia, where we chat with guitarist/singer Greg Sover. Greg's got a new album out called "His-story", and it features numerous tracks of new music, plus a couple Jimi Hendrix tunes. Which is made even more interesting because Hendrix's bassist, Billy Cox, played on those two tracks.
Greg talks all about that, being the child of Haitian immigrants, knowing Joe Frazier a bit, crazy good country guitarist and so much more - great chat do it up!
https://www.gregsover.com/
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The uber-talented Beth Bombara phoned in from her home in St. Louis to discuss her brand new album called "It all goes up". It's out August 4 and it's fabulous!
Beth and I chatted about the new album, writing it during covid, growing up in Michigan, and much more! Great chat, do it up!
Beth's website:
https://bethbombara.com/
buy tickets to her Knuckleheads show here on October 8! https://tickets.knuckleheadskc.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=1779&a=1&src=default
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We are headed back to Nashville to chat with the amazing Nina De Vitry! Nina's got a new album coming out this summer. We chat all about the new album, growing up in Lancaster, PA - her musical parents, John Lennon, flying on the cheap and much more! Plus Nina performs one of her songs live! Great chat, do it up!
Nina's Website: https://www.ninadevitry.com/
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I grabbed my recording gear and headed down to the iconic live music venue here in Kansas City to interview today's guest, Ally Venable! Ally is great guitarist and singer who calls Kilgore Texas home. She let me backstage to sit and chat all about her new album, life on the road, our mutual love of Stevie Ray Vaughan, how cool Buddy Guy is and so much more - great chat! Also stick around for the premier of my new murder mystery podcast- "Going to Killing City"
Ally Venable Band Website: https://allyvenableband.com/
Paola Roots Festival information, where Ally is playing here in August: https://www.rootsfestival.org/music.php
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Today's guest is the second half of my coverage of NAMM 2023, as she was honored at the SheRocks! awards - the amazing Gretchen Menn!
Gretchen can play it all, classical guitar, rock, jazz you name it - she's ridiculously good. But even better, she's a better human - super nice individual! We chatted over an hour about NAMM, Jeff Beck, how to learn to play guitar correctly, Zepperella, our shared love of books, how she flies planes, and her Kansas City connection! One of my favorite chats ever- she's a true erudite and just a really cool human - check it out!
Gretchen Menn at She Rocks! Award: https://www.youtube.com/live/Fth5RocYFvw?feature=share&t=8314
Gretchen Menn's website: https://gretchenmenn.com/
Gretchen Menn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenmenn/
Gretchen's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/gretchenmenn
Zepparella website: http://zepparella.com/
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The super talented Anastasia Elliot joins me today to talk about all sorts of things! Anastasia came onto my radar because she hosted a panel at this year's NAMM conference about wearable technology. You see, Anastasia is not just an amazing vocalist, musician and songwriter- she is a true visual artist as well who often thinks first of the video visuals she wants even BEFORE she writes the song itself.
Anastasia calls Nashville home, and she is ramping up for an entire album release this summer. We chat all about this, and about our white knuckle flying experience, is this super interesting conversation! Do it up!
Anastasia's website: https://www.anastasiaelliot.com/
Anastasia's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQwEbJc0BbkInay9NIi9vg
Anastasia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaelliot
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At my heart, I'm a HUGE guitar nerd, so I was super stoked to get the chance to talk to the amazing Nili Brosh. She's dropping two brand new singles on May 10! She zoomed in from her home Las Vegas to discuss the new music, being born in Israel, moving to Boston MA at 12, hanging out with the members of Extreme, performing with a guitar that shoots a 30 foot flame out of it, and much much more! Great chat, do it up!
Song for Hope video to premier May 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ru8rb7UmBM
Lavender Mountains video to premier May 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To0YUeQ2eSE
Nili's website: https://www.nilibrosh.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NiliBroshMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilibrosh/
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I headed to downtown Kansas City to the beautiful Midland Theater to interview Pistols at Dawn before the performance. They were on the bill that night with Mammoth WVH and Alter Bridge. I climbed aboard their tour RV to chat all things Pistols at Dawn.
Guitarist Will James, guitarist Devin White and bassist Sean Benham chatted with me after their soundcheck but before their performance. We discussed life on the road, their TWO top 40 rock hits, what it's like being on the same bill with a Van Halen, and so much more! These guys were super friendly and funny - and then I went inside to watch them blow the doors of the venue. Great band - great chat, do it up!
Pistols at Dawn Website: https://www.pistolsatdawnband.com/
YouTuber Anthony Cheray's channel, where I utilize the audio of the beginning of the show (Thanks Anthony!): https://www.youtube.com/@anthonycheray
Collier Cash's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@colliercash9488/videos
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Today's guest is an amazing singer/guitarist/songwriter who also HAPPENS to be a professor at the University of North Carolina ! She zoomed in from North Carolina to discuss TWO great projects- her new book "The Ink in the Grooves - Conversations on Literature and Rock n' Roll" AND her new album, 'Highways & Rocketships'. Super fun chat as we connect the dots between rock n' roll and literature, and how often they overlap. The book includes essays by Dave Grohl, and interviews with people like Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams and MANY MANY more. Great chat, doit up!
Florence Dore's Website: https://www.florencedoremusic.com/
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Singer/songwriter, guitarist and all-around good egg Lincoln Barr is this week's guest. He's going to be in Kansas City playing live at the Mini-Bar on March 9. Buy your tickets here: https://www.minibarkc.com/tickets
Lincoln grew up in Cape Girardeu, Missouri, Cameron, MO, Arkansas and in Mississippi, but called Seattle home for a number of years, leading his band Red Jacket Mine, but he's calling South Carolina home these days.
Lincoln released his 3rd solo album, Forfeit the Prize, in October. We talk all about the album, growing up around Memphis, Big Star and their effect on Lincoln, Ian Moore, Jason Falkner and much more! Very meaningful chat, do it up!
http://lincolnbarrmusic.com/
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Did you ever want to be a singer? Not just singing in the shower, or karoke, but on a stage with people watching? It's daunting, right? For many people, it involves getting voice lessons, and for today's guest, she even studied opera. But she's not singing opera these days, she's singing her own music with her musical partner Galen Clark here in Kansas City. Kirstie reached out during the Folk Alliance conference ,so I had her over to talk all about her career, which might remind you a little of early Joni Mitchell. Kirstie has had a peripatetic life, born in New York, with stops in London, Virginia and Pittsburgh. Now she calls Kansas City home! She sings, plays guitar, piano, clarinet, saxophone, ukulele, and a lot more! Super fun chat with a very engaging artist. Do it up!
https://www.kirstielynn.com/home
https://www.instagram.com/kirstietheworsty
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"Folk February" rolls on as I chat with the super fun and talented Henry Girls! They traveled all the way to Kansas City from Donegal, Ireland to be part of the Folk Alliance Conference. We chat all about that, what it's like to play in a band with your siblings, what preconceived notions they had about Kansas City, and how to find vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurants while you're on the road. Oh, and all about their music! They're great, do it up!
The Henry Girls Website: http://www.thehenrygirls.com/
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Week 2 of the Folk Alliance rolls on as I interview the Scottish trio, Talisk. They traveled all the way from Glasgow to Kansas City to be a part of this year's Folk Alliance. We chat all about the conference, what to call their music, travel tips and much more. Lots of laughter during this one. Do it up!
https://www.taliskmusic.com/
Talisk live at BBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUjghK_wTiI
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We start off 2023 with a bang with the amazing Jaimee Harris! She's got a brand new album out, called Boomerang Town - which is beautiful, haunting and a very emotional record. Jaimee is here in Kansas City as part of the Folk Alliance International Conference. We discuss the new album, how she got in shape during covid, what it was really like growing up in Waco, Texas and much much more. Really enjoyed this one, check it out!
Jaimee's website: https://www.jaimeeharris.com/
Buy some of her albums, including the ability to preorder her new album!: https://www.jaimeeharris.com/music
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Episode 129 has us heading to Nashville to chat with the glam rock band, Royal Sugar! Singer Tyler Cohenour and bassist/vocalist Garrett Carr zoomed in to chat about their new music, their musical influences, Bowie (natch), and their father's record collections. These guys were a ton of fun to chat with and bring a ton of energy to their music. DO it up!
Royal Sugar Website: https://www.royalsugarband.com/
Fleeting Love music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZfDjvlE02g
Trading Fours is off until February 2023! Remember subscribers get to listen to all 129 episodes AND subscriber only content. (This month's subscriber only episode is 'Why you are probably are dreaming of a Jewish Christmas'.
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The super talented and always entertaining Casi Joy literally zoomed in from the road to discuss her new Christmas single
"The Tree and Me" - we discuss that, what she has to have to eat and drink to be merry, her favorite Christmas crooner - and much more - do it up!
Casi's website: https://www.casijoy.com/
Casi's new Christmas single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9aTzygqalY
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Episode 127 kicks off the holiday season right, as Kelley Hunt returns to talk all about her new album, 'Winter Soulstice' and her upcoming concert at the Folly Theater in downtown Kansas City. Kelley is an amazing vocalist, pianist and peformer! She's delighted crowds around the KC metro and the world for decades!
We delve into the new album, what Christmas albums she listened to as a kid, why Nina Simone was a badass, what keyboardist you should totally know about it and so much more - great chat, do it up!
Kelley's website: https://kelleyhunt.com/
Buy the new holiday album: https://kelleyhunt.com/shop/
Go see Kelley LIVE at the historic Folly Theater: https://kelleyhunt.com/product/sat-dec-17-kansas-city-folly-theater-winter-soulstice-album-release-concert/
Nina Simone documentary currently on Netflix trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeevW_zYojY
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Episode 126 takes us to Georgia to visit with Collective Soul's bassist Will Turpin. Collective Soul released their 11th studio alum this summer named Vibrating and hit the road for a major tour. Will and I discuss this, what it's like to have brothers in the band, what he likes to do for fun when he tours, why Kings X is kick ass, and why our fathers had such an impact on our lives musically. A really fun chat, do it up!
Collective Soul Website: https://collectivesoul.com/
Will Turpins' studio: https://reel-life.net/
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Episode 125 is a fun one has we head back home to Kansas City to talk to Ha Ha Tonka's Brett Anderson! H H T is back in KC this Wednesday at the Record Bar for their 12th annual Thanksgiving Eve show! We discuss that, the new upcoming album, whether I should try to learn the mandolin, and how it was hanging out with the late, great Anthony Bourdain for an entire day. Great chat, do it up!
Ha Ha Tonka Website:
https://www.hahatonkamusic.com/
Buy tickets to see H H T at the Record Bar!:
https://www.therecordbar.com/
Watch when the band was on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations:
https://fb.watch/gSjXhmERRZ/
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Join me on this subscriber only episode as we discuss how a surface asphalt parking lot in downtown Kansas City played a huge part of jazz history. We start our journey in July 1935 in Kansas City and end it in Harlem in March 1937.
Here's what today's empty parking lot looked like in the 1930s.
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While most of us were laying around on our couches watching Tiger King and making sourdough bread during the Covid lockdown, the members of the Scottish Band 'Dancing on Tables' were collaborating daily to write a song a day. That lead to 70 complete songs ,which were paired down to 10 for the album 'Colour in the Grey'.
Co-Lead Singer and guitarist Cal Thomas zoomed in from Scotland to talk all about the new album, how they wrote over zoom during the lockdown, their musical influences, and why their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland has so many famous natives. Great chat, do it up!
https://www.dancingontables.co.uk/
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The Byrds famously said "So you want to be a Rock 'n Roll star" and today's guest David Fishof is helping people do just that! David is a premier sports and music agent who created Rock n Roll Fantasy camp back in 1997. David zoomed in from New York City to discuss the very enjoyable documentary "Rock Camp The Movie" - which you can find just about everywhere.
We discuss the movie, the camps themselves, why finding passion in life is important, and because I'm a Nebraska boy, the quarterback Vince Ferragamo. Great chat, do it up!
https://www.rockcampthemovie.com/ - more about the movie, how to watch and the backstories of the main players
https://www.rockcamp.com/ - how to sign up for an actual rock 'n roll fantasy camp
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Fishof - David's wikipedia page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Ferragamo - All about my childhood hero, Vince Ferragamo, Quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and Super Bowl QB for the Los Angeles Rams
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We're back in Kansas City today to chat with the super talented singer/songwriter Amanda Hughey! A native of California, Amanda has called Kansas City home for the past 15 years. We discuss her new single, "Flowers in Hell", how writing music can be intensely personal, the current live music scene in Kansas City, why it's ok to play in and be a fan of cover bands, and her own mental health journey.
A great, insightful and honest chat! Do it up!
https://www.amandahughey.com/
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The super talented John Brodeur zoomed in from London to talk about his project Bird Streets, which has a new album coming out in November.
The new album, entitled "Lagoon" explores divorce, addiction and sobriety and much more. A beautiful, wistful, heartbreaking album with heavyweights such as Michael Lockwood (previous guest on the podcast) Aimee Mann,Zach Jones, Buddy Judge, Ed Harcourt and many, many more.
Recorded in Brooklyn, Nashville, Memphis and remotely in LA, Lagoon is an incredibly impactive record and we had an amazing chat about it.
https://www.birdstreetsmusic.com/
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Have you ever wanted to write a great song, but thought "there's no way I can"? Me too! But today's guest, Dar Williams, says you in fact can write a song that matters. Dar's new book, called "How to Write a Song That Matters" is an extensive overview of how tap into your creative side and be your true authentic self while writing a song. Dar has hosted writing workshops in person for years, but this book is the first time she put all those key nuggets of her class in book form.
It's a great dive into the creative process and how to demystify it. Dar zoomed in from her house on the Hudson to talk all about the new book, her creative process, Mickey Mantle (yes you read that right) and much much more! Really fun and insightful chat, do it up!
https://www.darwilliams.com/
https://www.darwilliams.com/product/f/Books/753
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The brothers Jesse and Luke Miller zoomed in from Denver and Philadelphia to discuss their bands new album "Bloom & Recede". We discuss the new album, the power of improvisation during live shows, how they collaborate as brothers, and much more! Great chat, do it up!
Lotus Website: https://lotusvibes.com/
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What do you have lying around in storage? Well, if you're the Smithereens guitarist Jim Babjak, you have an entire album recorded back in 1992. The "Lost Album" is being released this month and that's really good news for Smithereens fans!
Jim zoomed in from his home in New Jersey to talk all about the album, what CBGB's was REALLY like in the 1970's, how life is for the living, and what makes a great guitar riff a great guitar riff. Super nice guy - super fun chat - do it up!
https://www.officialsmithereens.com/
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Where were you in 1987? If you were the guitarist/producer extraordinaire Michael Lockwood, you were in a really cool band called Lions & Ghosts! That band put out a great album called "Velvet Kiss, Lick of the Lime." - he's never been released digitally, UNTIL NOW! And not only that, they've recorded a new tune called "Girl I Luv You." We talk all about that -we talk about being parents during covid, we talk about so much - really fun chat, do it up!
https://www.lionsandghosts.com/
https://www.michaellockwood.com/
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How did you pivot when the lockdown started back in 2020? For today's guest, Corey Heuvel, he made the most of his time by switching from performing in bars and clubs to performing on YouTube. He learned hundreds of new tunes and built a huge following with his weekly livestreams on YouTube.
Corey zoomed in from Canada to talk all about that, Jeff Buckley, Stevie Ray - which Canadian bands you should be listening to AND - most of all - all about his new album that comes out this month! Oh and we talk a little Buddhism and meditation. Great chat, do it up!
http://www.coreyheuvel.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCClyi2HUuVSeBJm1150aAcQ
Trading Fours Website:
https://tradingfourskc.com/
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I learn something every time I chat with musicians on the podcast, and today's episode is no exception! The great jazz guitarist Stephane Wrembel quickly disabuses me of utilizing the term "gypsy jazz" and he's got a great reason why. Stephane's new album is "The Django Experiment VI" and it is another great album in the style of the incomparable Django Reinhardt. Join me on this wide ranging discussion where yes we talk about Django - but also guitarists like Joe Satriani, Vernon Reid, Steve Vai, David Gilmore and much more! Stephane is also touring this fall. Go check him out!
https://www.stephanewrembel.com/
Django Reinhardt clip in color where you can watch his technique: https://youtu.be/Qj8lhweSIM8
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It's Gemini Parks day on the podcast! The creation of Kansas City musician Josh Berwanger, this new band is a genre bending funk punk musical project. Josh zoomed in from his home in Lawrence to talk all about the new album, whether its ok to use backing tracks while playing live, why you shouldn't ask your musician friends to be on their guest list and our shared mutual obsession with our vinyl collections. Great chat, do it up!
https://linktr.ee/geminiparks
September 10 Lemonade Park show info
Trading Fours Podcast Website
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What do you get when you mix together classical music with hiphop ? You get today's guest, BLKBOK. Born and raised in Detroit to a musical family, BLKBOK's new album "Black Book DLUX" - is a thought provoking and beautiful album that features his piano work along with the poet Lauren Delapenha- 25 tracks in all. BLKBOK zoomed in from the road in New York City to talk all about the album, his collaboration with Renee Elise Goldberry, going on the road with Rhianna, Justin Timberlake and John Mayer - and much much more! Really enjoyed this one, do it up!
https://www.blkbok.com/
https://www.instagram.com/blkbok/
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The guitarist Russell Javors -zoomed in from his home in Florida to talk all about his time with Billy Joel, writing and recording with Karen Carpenter, the producer Phil Ramone and much much more! Russell's current project is 'The Lords of 52nd Street', where is 1/3 of the classic combination of himself, Liberty DeVitto (drums) and Richie Cannata (saxophone and flute). They, along with the late great Doug Stegmeyer, were the backbone of Billy Joel's band in his heyday - from the mid 1970s to the late 1980s. The Lords of 52nd street is a celebration of that music with 3 of the guys who there. Great chat, do i up!
Lords of 52nd Street website
Clip of Russell sharing lead vocals with Billy on Until the Night live
All Because of You - a song written by Russell recorded by Karen Carpenter, with Russell on Guitar
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One of the guitarists on my Mount Rushmore of Guitarists stopped by to chat about his TWO new albums. The phenomenal Eric Johnson zoomed in from his home in Austin Texas to discuss 'The Book of Making' and 'Yesterday Meets Today'. These 2 new albums feature 9 tracks each and will be released on July 29. Johnson utilized his Covid quarantine time wisely to go back into the vault and look at all sorts of various projects he had worked on the past to reimagine as part of this release. Plus he worked up some new tunes.
Eric arrived on my radar way back in 1986 with the release of Tones (I'm still freaking on the outro solo of 'Zap') and over the decades he's won a Grammy, toured the world and collaborated with a ton of amazing artists.
It was my treat to talk to him all about the new albums, his quarantine YouTube guitar lessons, recording and touring with Mike Stern, and many others items.
Eric's Website
Eric's YouTube page- where you can watch all 29 mini-lessons
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The amazing Carla Olson (Textones) joins me to discuss 'Americana Railroad' - a collection of songs celebrating the history of train! This release features tracks from John Fogerty, Dave Alvin, Rocky Burnette, Stephen McCarthy and Brian Ray - among many others.
Carla is fabulous musician and producer who has worked and collaborated with just about everyone in the music business it seems. She dialed in from her home in Los Angeles to talk about the project, her collaborations with Eric Johnson, growing up in Austin, Texas and much much more- great chat, do it up!
Carla's Website
Whiskey Train music video with Carla and Brian Ray
The Trading Fours Podcast Webpage
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The BoDeans Kurt Neumann joins me to talk about their new album, "The Last Time." Kurt played all the instruments on the album and also produced it. The album comes out on June 24.
We also discuss his insightful podcast "Staring at the world". He's had guests like Miles Copeland, Kenny Arnoff and Steve Vai. This is a deep dive into the creative process - a very interesting chat for sure!
BoDeans website
Staring At the World Podcast
Please join us in a good cause to honor the magnificent life of Molly Hammer. There is a benefit in her honor this Sunday June 12 at the Black Box
Molly Singing Both Sides Now
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Sherri Chung is my guest today where we delve into the world of soundtrack composing. Sherri is being honored this very week at NAMM as part of the She Rocks event, but that's only a small portion of the accolades she's getting! She's composed the new Kung Fu reboot, documentaries, movies and much more! Plus she's an accomplished pianist and singer.
She zoomed in LA to talk about how she composes, demystifies the art of conducting, the work on the Keepers with her musical partner Blake Neely, and much more! Great chat, do it up!
https://www.sherrichung.com/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2901358/
Example of Rocky training scene without music
Rocky scene with soundtrack score
Star Wars without John Williams score
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Chastity Brown is an amazing singer-songwriter from Minneapolis. She has a brand new album coming out on June 17, entitled "Sing to Walls". We discuss the new album, her creative process and have a frank and open discussion about race in America in 2022.
http://chastitybrownmusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbYoVAfwh-g&t=1372s
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Change can be hard, but it can also be triumphant! That's the case for today's guest, Nicki Bluhm, as she uprooted her life from San Francisco, moved to Nashville, in order to find her true authentic self.
That change and growth is reflected her new album, Avondale Drive, set to drop on June 3rd. Nicki zoomed from Nashville to talk all about the new album, how she's settling in in Nashville, creating a home studio, her YouTube clips and much more. Great album, amazing chat, do it up!
https://www.nickibluhm.com/
Trading Fours Website: ww.tradingfourskc.com
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It's Tanya Donelly Day on the podcast! As a Gen Xer, I couldn't have been more excited to talk to Tanya all about her new project, The Loyal Seas. She zoomed in from the Greater Boston area to discuss the new album, how she handled lockdown, collaborating during COVID, college radio, Julia Child, Thoreau, Jack Kerouc and more! Great chat, do it up!
https://www.alr-music.com/products/loyalseasdebutalbum
https://twitter.com/tanyadonelly
https://twitter.com/TheLoyalSeas
Podcast Website: tradingfourskc.com
Come see me this Saturday play in a walking boot for 3 hours!:
https://fb.me/e/30ro4Di1f
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Nicki White is a Kansas City based singer songwriter with a heck of a story! She grew up in a musical family, lived in the famous Muscle Shoals area, and made a splash on a reality Tv show. Great chat with a really fun artist!
https://www.nickiwhite.com/
Tyson Leslie joins me briefly to talk about PurpleJam IV - his tribute concert to Prince that is for a very good cause!
https://www.facebook.com/events/507294314019824
Watch my entire conversation with Tyson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSi5fWF1cdU
Podcast website: www.tradingfourskc.com
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The great Andy Timmons joined me for over an hour to talk all about his new album, Light of Love! We also discuss his favorite artists, surviving as a musician in the time of covid, and much much more! Andy first came upon my radar in the late 80s when he was a member of Danger Danger, but that's just small part of his amazing career! The Andy Timmons Band, The Pawn Kings, Olivia Newton John are just SOME of the projects he's been involved in. One of my favorite episodes ever! Great guy, do it up!
https://andytimmons.com/
www.tradingfourskc.com
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It's Graeme James day on the podcast! He joined me all the way from Amsterdam to discuss his new album, "Seasons".James is a native of New Zealand, who now calls Europe home. We discussed this, the new album, becoming a father during Covid, and much more!graemejamesmusic.compodcast website: www.tradingfourskc.com
The monster guitarist Andy TImmons joins me to talk all about his new album, Electric Truth!Andy has been on my radar since the late 80's when he burst on the scene with Danger Danger- but that's just a small portion of his amazing career. The Andy Timmons Band, The Pawn Kings, being Olivia Newton John's musical director -he's done it all.Andy zoomed in from his studio in McKinney Texas to talk all about the new album, how he became a video pro due to the pandemic, great musicians from his home state of Indiana, great guitarists from his adopted state of Texas and MUCH MUCH more. Truly one of the nicest and most gracious guitarists in the business - this one was a total treat!https://andytimmons.com/Buy his new album, Electric Truth:https://store.andytimmons.com/collections/compact-discHis Danger Danger days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKxHANTXGAYTrading Fours Podcast website: www.tradingfourskc.com
The great Andy Aledort is a fave of this podcast, because he's a super cool guy who is also incredibly generous with his time. He's been on before to talk about his Stevie Ray Vaughan book and to discuss the passing of EVH - but this is the first chance we've gotten to discuss his music!
Andy has an amazing new DOUBLE ALBUM (yes you read that right) called "Light of Love". It's a beautiful album that was decades in the making - but well worth the wait.
Andy talks all about the new album, including how he got to utilize the famous Double Trouble rhythm section, knowing Stevie Ray, his thoughts on the passing of Pat Martino, and much much more! Great album, even better dude - do it up!
Andy Aledort website: http://andyaledort.com/
Trading Fours Podcast website: www.tradingfourskc.com
We've hit a milestone! 100 episodes of this podcast, and I can't think of a better way to celebrate than to talk to one of the best bands out there, the Danielle Nicole Band!
I went over to the DNB rehearsal space to talk Danielle (lead vocals, bass) Brandon (guitars, backing vocals) and Go-Go Ray (drums) about new music, getting ready to get out on the road, and how they spent their time during the lockdown.
Great chat, some of the best musicians and nicest people out there!
Band website: https://daniellenicolemusic.com/
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Nashville based rock band Lydia's Castle joins us to talk about their new single "Phoenix". Singer Tonya LeAnne and guitarist Cody Denton talk about how the band was put together, being a married couple in a band and how grief was the impetus for beginning Lydia's Castle.
A very honest and open chat about loss and rebirth.
https://lydiascastle.com/home
Trading Fours Podcast website: www.tradingfourskc.com
The issue of race is a topic that makes many of us squeamish. But today's guest overcame her trepidation to release the album "A White Album" where she challenges us to talk about race with empathy and grace.
Rain is an amazing storyteller, not only does she release interesting and intriguing music, she also has a podcast based on her childhood called "Cinderblock Bookshelves" that she originally had written as a play.
We delve into race, her childhood, the podcast and Spotify on this episode. Great chat!
https://www.rainperry.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinderblock-bookshelves/id1574964540
Trading Fours Podcast website: www.tradingfourskc.com
The people we know the longest in our lives are our siblings. And that can be a complicated relationship. Today's guests, Eleanor and Bonnie Whitmore have had their ups and downs- including a "sibling divorce" at one point. But lucky for us, they've patched things up and now are collaborating on a new album called Ghost Stories.
We talk all about how the album came to be, how music can be a salve when dealing with grief, and Paul McCartney's bass playing, because, why not?
https://www.thewhitmoresisters.com/
Podcast website: www.tradingfourskc.com
My acoustic duo: www.flatwaterkc.com
Today's guest is the Kansas City singer Laura Noble. She's great performer who was born in the Dominican Republic, with a stop in NYC before making Kansas City home.
She combines her homelands music with American pop to make her unique sound! She's also recorded with Kansas City's own TechN9ne! Really fun chat, do it up!
https://soundcloud.com/lauranoblemusic
https://www.instagram.com/lauranoblemusic/
Trading Fours website: www.tradingfourskc.com
Welcome back peeps! I'm back from winter break and we start the ball rolling talking Bob Dylan! Today's guest is the author KG Miles, author of "Bob Dylan in the Big Apple - Troubadour Tales of New York."
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Todays' links:
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KG Miles: https://twitter.com/barberville
Trading Fours podcast website: www.tradingfourskc.com
On this Christmas Day, we welcome in the fabulous singer/songwriter/mutli-instrumentalist John McCutcheon!
John has a new album out, 'Bucket List'. We discuss meditation - both the standard way, and how music can be meditative. His Christmas song, Christmas in the Trenches, which explores the impromptu soccer game between British and German troops in the First World War.
We also discuss the amazing Pete Seeger, and how brave he was during the Red Scare. Really enjoyed this one! Be sure to like and subscribe! I'm back on February 1, 2022
https://www.folkmusic.com/
Who is the most famous person from you high school? For mine, it's either Royals outfielder Alex Gordon or today's guest Matthew Sweet. No offense to Alex, but I was a lot more excited to talk to Matthew! He's had an amazing career of over 3 decades writing and performing rock and pop classics. He dialed in to talk all about his new album Catspaw, surviving the pandemic, moving back home to Nebraska, growing up in Lincoln, his duets with Susanna Hoffs and much more! Really loved this chat, do it up!
https://www.matthewsweet.com/
Josh Hoyer is a force of nature- with a voice that evokes Motown and Memphis, a band with horns and a whole lot of funk, he's coming to The Ship on December 17 from 7-11pm
Josh and I apparently grew up about 4 blocks from each other. We delve into growing up in Lincoln, living in New Orleans for a bit, being on the Voice, recording his latest album in Denver and his new album he's starting on soon!
What makes a movie special? One of the key components is the music. Today's guest, Lyle Workman has written the musical score to many popular movies, including Superbad, 40 Year Old Virgin, and many many more. Lyle also is terrific solo artist, his latest album - Uncommon Measures - was recorded with a 63 piece orchestra at the hallowed ground that is Abbey Road.
Lyle was a total joy to chat with, you are going to dig this one.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2nNBTVuxOW6ZpFtxf4vRT5
https://twitter.com/lyle_workman?lang=en
We've all been in bad relationships, right? Ones that are toxic. So how do you handle it? Well, if you're Pure XTC, you channel that toxicity into a great EP! Pure XTC is Taylor Hughes, a native of Baltimore who lived in NYC before making KC her home. We had a great chat!
The great Kansas City rock group, Belle & The Vertigo Waves are today's guest! Belle & Jeremiah join host Jamie Green to talk all about their new single, surviving the pandemic, hosting their own podcast, having a family member for a band member, Davey's Uptown, and so much more - great chat, do it up!
Website:
https://www.thevertigowaves.com
Social Media:
FB - https://www.facebook.com/belleandthevertigowaves/
INSTA - @vertigowaves
TWITTER - @vertigowaves
TIK TOK - @vertigowaves
YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxsL9JIp8jGhcDa78Rrd20Q
The amazing Kansas City pianist joins host Jamie Green and special co-host Paula Saunders Lewis to talk about growing up in KCK, how he handled lockdown, all the great acts he got to see, and how he's traveled the world playing! Great chat, do it up!
https://www.charleswilliamspiano.com/
Casi Joy is a joy! She zoomed in from Smithville to talk all about her tour bus home, growing up as a jock, playing the Plaza lighting ceremony and much more! We had a blast - you're going to really dig this one!
https://www.casijoy.com/
It's Trading Fours 2 year anniversary, and I cannot think of a better way of celebrating than having the amazing guitarist, singer and songwriter Ty Tabor stop by! You know him from Kings X, Jellyjam and his solo work. Ty came by my house to discuss turning 60, how he handled lockdown, how Kings X influenced the Seattle sound and why he loves Kansas City. Great dude, amazing chat- do it up!
We're back in LA today to talk to Warren Huart, a record producer, musician, composer, engineer and more! Warren runs an amazing website Produce Like A Pro, which gives great tips on how to make your home recordings sound professional. In addition his prolific YouTube tips has amazing interviews, producing insights and breaks down iconic songs. Great guy, great chat- do it up!
https://producelikeapro.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/Producelikeapro
Do you think rock n roll is dead? Well today's guest, Zoe Roarz, does not. Zoe is a great young singer, guitarist and songwriter who "wants to make as much noise as possible." We discuss how she got into music, who she listens to, her new album and more!
https://www.zoeroarz.online/
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It's Styx day on Trading Fours! Vocalist and keyboardist Lawrence Gowan dialed in from on the road to talk all about their new album, why the critics now love them and how they are staying safe while on the road. Great guy, fun chat, do it up!
https://styx.lnk.to/crashofthecrownPR
I'm back! Did you miss me? The summer hiatus is over and to celebrate we've got Bluhauz in the house! He's a Miami based singer and guitarist who grew up in Argentina. We talk all about his new debut album, how he went to Berklee School of Music, AND how Jimmy Page showed up at his graduation. Great chat, do it up!
Email me with comments or suggestions: tradingfourskc@gmail.com
https://www.bluhauz.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDhJxeR4j-c
The great guitarist and singer Eric Dover joined me to talk all about his new project, Lickerish Quartet, Sextus, Imperial Drag and of course, Jellyfish! Eric is an amazing musician, a very nice guy who also has a great sense of humor. We had a blast. Do it up!
https://thelickerishquartet.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uobzmf-5GI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX_oe9PcrnA
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Today it's Lonnie McFadden day on Trading Fours! Lonnie McFadden is Kansas City jazz royalty in this town. He's a great trumpeter, singer, tap dancer and entertainer!
Lonnie joined me to talk all about his new amazing club, "Lonnie's Reno Club" - that is in the basement of Ambassador Hotel! He honors the amazing history of Kansas City jazz through song. And talk about history, we TALK ABOUT HISTORY! We also discuss Kansas City today. Great chat, do it up!
https://www.lonniesrenoclub.com/
https://lonniemcfadden.com/
Last of the Blue Devils movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi1RbBFlM_E
Doc Severinsen Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K98vMuhe7zA
Today's sponsor is Campfire audio!: https://campfireaudio.com/
We've got a Rock n Roll Hall of Famer in the house! Doug "Cosmo" Clifford joins host Jamie Green to talk all about his new album "For All the Money In The World", that sat in his vault for 35 years, but now is seeing the light of day! This album features not only Doug, but the late Steve Wright on bass, with the Greg Kihn Band. It also includes an all-star cast of other musicians. We talk all about the album, the importance of collaborating, growing up in Oakland, and what is means to him personally to be in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Great guy, fun chat- do it up!
https://dougcosmoclifford.com/
www.tradingfourskc.com
It's Nobody's Girl day on the podcast. This Austin based trio bring the heat with their new album, that was released just yesterday! Band member BettySoo dialed in to talk all about the new album, her bandmates and how they came together, playing shows out again AND their amazing time in Austin. PLUS - we discover we have a very close connection. Great chat, do it up!
https://www.wearenobodysgirl.com/
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Chris McLernon (Saigon Kick, Cold Sweat) returns to Trading Fours to discuss his guitar repair hobby that's turning into a non-profit, his new album! AND.....getting left by the tour bus in the middle of Texas We also discuss how Wolfgang Van Halen should deal with social media, and much more. Great guy, great chat, do it up!
https://www.instagram.com/mclernon/
https://twitter.com/chrismclernon
Austin-based guitarist, singer/songwriter Wayne Sutton joins me on Trading Fours! I first became aware of Wayne WAY back in the early 1990s when I lived in Austin and he was in the amazing band Sister 7 (then known as Little Sister). Wayne has a new album out called 'Blue Worm'. We discuss that, his album last year with Patrice Pike called 'Heart Is a Compass" - which included my favorite song of 2020 'Bright as the Sun'. We also discuss Austin in the early 1990s, Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, become a teacher and more! Great dude, fun chat- do it up!
https://open.spotify.com/album/3eNC5qACj5kepgERP40l3H
https://www.pikeandsutton.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBsELNyVIy0
Little Sister back In the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBsELNyVIy0
Everclear's Art Alexakis joins host Jamie Green to talk all about their show here in Kansas City on July 18! The Summerland Tour includes Everclear, Living Colour, Hobastank and Wheatus. They are all playing at Grinders here in KC on July 18.
Art and I talk all about that, touring, fatherhood, and dealing with his MS. Great chat, do it up!
http://www.summerlandtour.net/
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2561071/
It's Desmond Mason day on Trading Fours! Desmond is an amazing keyboardist, producer and beat maker! We talk all about his career, some tough love from Bobby Watson, playing up on the Liberty Memorial and MUCH more. Desmond is the real deal, check it out!
https://www.instagram.com/ddotprofessor/
https://twitter.com/ddotprofessor/
Sara Morgan is one of the hottest acts in Kansas City. She joins host Jamie Green to discuss her new album, actually going to church in a bar, her childhood and much more. Great chat with the rising country star. Do it up!
https://saramorganmusic.com/
It's a roots rock day on the podcast! Lara Hope of Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones joins host Jamie Green to talk about their new album "Here to Tell the Tale." They also discuss what's the difference between roots rock and rockabilly, Brian Setzer, playing the Westport Inn in Kansas City and much more!
https://www.larahopeandtheark-tones.com/
The Jenny Thing's Matt Easton joins host Jamie Green to talk about their new album, American Canyon! Matt and Jamie geek out about home studio recording, Star Search, San Fran bands, food and much more. Great chat, do it up!
https://thejennything.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sY6OUqnGxc
Nashville Singer/Songwriter James DiGirolamo dialed in to talk all about is new Ep Paper Boats! We discuss the EP, growing up in the northeast, the craft of songwriting and much more! Great, EP - great chat, do it up!
https://www.jamesdigirolamo.com/
https://www.jamesdigirolamo.com/
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Covid has changed all of our worlds - and in the case of DeAnn - in both positive and negative ways. DeAnn came over to my house to be my first indoor interview in over 14 months. We talk about her childhood, her career, her creativity and also personal tragedy with Covid. Great, heart-filled chat - do it up!
https://www.deannofficial.com/
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Bassist Jedd Chlebowski joins host Jamie Green to discuss his album, collaborating with people like Vernon Reid, Doug Wimbish, Kenny Arnoff, Gilby Clarke and many others!
https://www.jeddbass.com/
https://twitter.com/Jeddbass
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Imagine a time where almost all of the most popular bands on the planet not only knew each other, but also had played in the same clubs - and in some instances- even played in each other bands. The book 'Nothin' But A Good Time' - documents this era- the 1980s on Hollywood Sunset Strip. The bands are now household names- Guns N Roses, Poison, Motley Crue and more! But years before they were on MTV they were on the Sunset Strip hanging flyers on telephone polls, fighting other bands and their own bandmates.
The book will bring back a lot of memories for those of you who were alive back then. For those who weren't- buckle up! Co-author Tom Beaujour joined host Jamie Green to talk all about the book
Change can be hard; it also can spark creativity. In the case of Maia Sharp, a move to Nashville after the end of a 21 year marriage was the catalyst for her new album. We discuss the new album, the craft of songwriting, her move to Nashville and much more!
https://www.maiasharp.com/
https://twitter.com/maiasharp
"I think I have my favorites then another slays me. Maia is a master in her absolute prime — out of the ballpark once again, but this one really ignites everything that is different and brilliant about her writing, singing, songwriting and production. I’m running out of superlatives! " - Bonnie Raitt
Angela ward joins host Jamie Green to discuss her family band, the JWB. Angela plays keys, her husband James is on bass and their son Jaylen is on drums! They make really fun videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu19aNBmzLDANGuNqZWzJ6Q
We also discuss Angela's Florida roots, the fabulous musicians in Kansas City and her work with children. Great episode, do it up!
https://www.instagram.com/the_jwb_music/
https://twitter.com/TheJWB
Lead Singer David Barr of the Scottish Band "The Moon Kids" joins me to talk all about their new EP "Ride with the Hurricanes". Great chat, do it up
https://www.facebook.com/themoonkids
https://twitter.com/the_moonkids
https://www.instagram.com/themoonkids
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It's Jillian Riscoe day on the podcast! She's a Kansas City singer/songwriter who taps into her own life experiences -which are sometime painful - to create her music. We talk about that, how she is navigating the soon to be post-COVID world, her friendship with previous guest Emma Jo and much more!
jillianriscoe.com
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The Nashville music engineer and producer Billy Decker joins me to talk about his new book 'Template Mixing and Mastering: The Ultimate Guide to Achieving a Professional Sound'. Billy is one of the hottest mixers and engineers in the music business - in large part because of the speed he can mix and master his tracks. He does that by already having templates established for his tracks.
We also talk about being friends for 35 years - way back to the days of hanging out and playing guitar in Lincoln, NE, his battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and much more. Lastly, I premier the new theme song for the podcast, 'Kansas City' which is made up of musicians that were guests on the podcast! They are known as the "Trading Fours All-Stars"- Laura Ellis (Episode 28) Lead Vocals, Go-Go Ray (Episode 37) drums, Blake Eberhard (Episode 44) bass, Tyson Leslie (Episode 23) piano and hammond B3, Bobby Harris (Episode 11) saxophone and me on guitars!
www.billydecker.com
https://www.amazon.com/Template-Mixing-Mastering-Achieving-Professional/dp/1785007491
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Do you say "How are you doing?" I'm guessing yes - and for most of us, the answer is usually "Fine" and it moves on. For Mensa Deathsquad's Brandon Phillips- the answer isn't fine. He deals with Crohn's Disease and was hospitalized for months. Even with all that, Brandon continues to create- and his Mensa Deathsquad his one man band. The new album is "Cyclist" and we will talk all about that too.
If you ever wanted what it's like to deal with a chronic illness and STILL be creative, this episode is for you. The most real and raw conversation yet on Trading Fours.
https://twitter.com/mdeathsquad
https://facebook.com/MensaDeathsquad
https://mensadeathsquad.bandcamp.com/
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Kansas City singer/songwriter Emma Jo joins host Jamie Green to discuss her new music and much more
Alyssa Murray joins me to talk all about her new EP "Half and Half". Super fun chat where we discuss the new music, what made her pivot to adding production along with playing to her credits, collaborating with her boyfriend, Jeff Buckley, Fiona Apple and more! Great chat! Do it up!
https://www.instagram.com/alyssamurraymusic
https://alyssamurray.bandcamp.com/
Join Jamie for his live discussion with the Nashville engineer and producer Billy Decker - LIVE on Facebook and YouTube on Tuesday March 30 at 7pm CDT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVgbw64Q5gmPa_lRgOHq7Q
Background on Billy Decker: www.billydecker.com
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Walking Paper's Jefferson Angell dialed in to talk all about their new album, The Light Below. We chat all about the new album, growing up in Seattle (including getting a front row seat to watch the Seattle music scene explode in the early 1990s). We also discuss carpentry, and the Kansas City stomp. Great dude, fun chat!
https://carryonmusic.com/artists/walking-papers/
https://www.facebook.com/walkingpapersmusic
https://twitter.com/walkingpapers1
https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/jazz/
We are back in Kansas City to highlight the amazing bassist DeAndre Manning! We talk all about his musical upbringing - including his famous Aunt who is one of the most sampled people in hiphop! DeAndre also talks about how you can both honor the history of Kansas City jazz AND move it forward to create a new Kansas City sound. Great dude, we had a ton of fun chatting!
DeAndre's music playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOL3Xl5MS0NshEDq-LTs4I44LR6lUcHVq
Make a reservation to see DeAndre live at the Hey Hey Club: https://www.jriegerco.com/heyheyclub
DeAndre's Aunt Marva Whitney: https://youtu.be/7PKpQwQ4ZGQ
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The singer/songwriter Nina Herzog joins me for the latest episode of Trading Fours! Nina has her debut EP coming out "Together Away." - This six song debut tells a story about unconditional love - and even when you are far away from people you love, yet you are connected no matter what.
We talk all about the new EP, her experience visiting Kansas City while on tour, her influences and much more!
http://www.iamninaherzog.com/
https://www.facebook.com/iamNinaHerzog/
https://www.instagram.com/iamninaherzog/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBsevCOL2utF6LCjkNeBsXw
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The amazing Jason Falkner dialed in from his back porch in LA to give an update on what he's working on - AND talk all about his amazing career - Jellyfish, Beck, Paul McCartney, Susanna Hoffs, R. Stevie Moore and much more! One of my favorite musicians - he sings, he plays guitar, piano, drums, bass etc. Writes, records and produces music in his home studio: you're going to really enjoy this one!
Jason's Spotify channel: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5DSSaD2HBvTDwGTsxLGjHb
Opening song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr6Uszv1Vg8
Closing song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvGXlgokjs4
Today the international best-selling crime novelist Ian Rankin joins Trading Fours to talk all about the music of his John Rebus series. The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Jackie Leven references and many others are found throughout the John Rebus mystery series. The creator of that series, Ian Rankin, joins host Jamie Green to talk all about how music has affected his life and in turn, the life of John Rebus. Besides those great bands above, we also discuss The Cure AND how Johnny Cash may be in fact - Scotland's greatest contribution to music. Great chat, do it up!
https://www.ianrankin.net/
https://themisathena.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/a-playlist-for-ian-rankins-inspector-rebus-series/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAIvsuLqVfo
https://twitter.com/theoxfordbar1?lang=en
Today it's Beyond The Grey on Trading Fours! Singer David Lingenfelter and guitarist Scott Cameron join me as we talk all about their new EP, 'At One'. Great chat, do it up! Follow the Band!:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTG2015
Instagram: @beyondthegreykc
Website: https://www.beyondthegrey.band/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1589Y
YouTube: https://www.youtbue.com/channel/UCHwK8u8ga_7okdqmBgGBnfw
Today it's Damon Johnson day on the podcast! He's got a new album out, "Battle Lessons", with his new band "Damon Johnson & the Get Ready." We talk about the new album, his days in Brother Cane, Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy and a special Kansas City story! Great guy, hard rockin album - do it up!
https://www.damonjohnson.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E0m9rKlQKk
Video of Chiefs game National Anthem
Today's guest is the amazing jazz guitarist Danny Embrey! He has an amazing career who has played with just about every jazz musician in town and a lot around the world. We talk about Sergio Mendes, Karyn Allison, Wes Montgomery and how I was as his student! Great guy, great chat, do it up!
https://dannyembrey.com/
Danny soloing with Angela Hagenbach
Danny playing with Sergio Mendes in 1980
It's Tim Smith day on the podcast! Lickerish Quartet, Finn Brothers, Sheryl Crowe and more! I also remember the amazing life of Molly Hammer.
www.thelickerishquartet.com
www.facebook.com/thelickerishquartet
www.twitter.com/thelickerish
www.instagram.com/thelickerishquartet
www.youtube.com/channel/UCfWybdIebZGc5piOklNCJIw
Make a donation in Molly Hammer's name: https://midwestmusicfoundation.org/donate/
It's Chris McLernon day on Trading Fours! Cold Sweat, Saigon Kick, Eddie Van Halen, repairing guitars and more! Super cool dude, really enjoyed this one -and you Van Halen nerds are REALLY going to dig his EVH stories!
Chris' Instagram
Saigon Kick Facebook
Cold Sweat Facebook
Today's guest is the amazing guitarist Slim Gambill! You probably know him as lead guitarist for the multi platinum recording artist, Lady A, but he does much more! He's got 2 solo albums out in the last 2 years, and has a really cool collaboration to raise funds for COVID-19 musician relief. Great guy, really fun chat, do it up!
https://www.slimgambill.com
https://www.24on6.com/
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It's Joanna Berkebile day on the podcast! Her quartet has a new album out, called "Love me or Leave me" - we talk all about that, her opera background, and much more! Do it up!
https://jazzjb.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JBJazzQuartet/
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It's Oz Noy day on Trading Fours! He's the great jazz fusion guitarist, who was born and raised in Israel but now makes NYC home. We discuss his new album Snapdragon and a whole lot more! Do it up!
www.oznoy.com
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Today it's all about the saxophone! Nick May joins me to talk about the saxophone, but not only jazz saxophone, his amazing work on classical saxophone. Also, an attempted murder of the inventor of saxophone! Great guy, good stuff, check it out!
https://www.nicholasmaysaxophone.com/
https://www.facebook.com/tradingfourskc/photos/a.109945983818619/209567360523147/
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It's Trading Fours first anniversary! Help me celebrate by listening to my conversation with the great bassist, Blake Eberhard! We talk Dr. John, Vince Gill, John Denver and much much more!
www.bebass.com
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Tonight we had a great discussion on Facebook live about the incredible legacy of Eddie Van Halen! Andy Aledort, Caleb Rapoport and Brad Nye joined me for a live panel discussion of their personal experiences with the guitar god. A great chat celebrating an amazing life. You don't want to miss it!
Nerd Halen YouTube Page
http://andyaledort.com/
https://www.guitarworld.com/gw-archive/archive-billy-corgan-interviews-eddie-van-halen-1996
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What do you get when you combine an American with two Brits, sprinkled in with two Caribbean guys? You get Aliensdontringdoobells! This new band is super fun, with great harmonies and catch melodies. Their guitarist Dorian Foyil joined me on the phone to talk about this fun new band. Great guy, great band- do it up!
www.aliensdotringdoorbells.com
www.facebook.com/aliensdontringdoorbells
www.twitter.com/aliensdrd
Today's episode was a special treat as Neil Giraldo joined me for a LIVE chat on Facebook and YouTube. Neil is an amazing guitarist, songwriter, performer and much more! Join us as we chat about his music career, his bourbon company, his philanthropy and much much more!
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNeilGiraldo
https://threechordbourbon.com/
Today's Sponsor is Garage Door Apparel Company - and are offering 20% off when you use the code TRADINGFOURS: http://garagedoorapparelco.com/
Members of the Kyle Sexton Band join me out on my deck for a fun conversation in person:Kyle Sexton (singer and guitarist) and Clay Johnson (bassist) bring funny stories, a couple songs, and a 6 pack of beer for this fun conversation. Great dudes, do it up!
https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheKyleSextonBand
http://www.kylesextonband.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Iygpo27FBe3AbzF3sEhqI?si=qv0nmuU4T1CHX1icsjxGCg
Join me for my live interview with Neil Giraldo!: https://www.facebook.com/events/327872948474742/
You know them as 'Victor & Penny', but that's just one of the great shows my guests Jeff Freling & Erin McGrane perform! Super talented married duo musician! Great chat, do it up!
Purchase tickets for the livestream of Victor & Penny on Sat Sep 26 w Grand Marquis at Lemonade Park: https://promosuite.promotixapp.com/events/details/d3b24256e3d3044c3f18530fc187e3b8 The Fabebook event page : https://www.facebook.com/events/1068617213596541 Erin's website (going live Oct 1): www.erinjmcgrane.com Jeff's website: www.jefffreling.com
What do you get when you combine classical trumpet with electronic music? You get Alberto Racanati! He's today's guest on Trading Fours. A native of Italy, Alberto came to Kansas City to get his doctorate. While here, he discovered his love of creating electronic music, and how he could pair it with his classical trumpet playing. The result was "Alber", which you can find on Spotify and many other places. Really interesting chat, do it up!
https://www.instagram.com/alber_sounds/
https://soundcloud.com/alber_sounds
It's Go-Go Ray day on Trading Fours! Go-Go is an amazing drummer, who has been a big part of the KC music scene since the mid-90s. Billy Goat, Samantha Fish, Brandon Miller, Heather Newman and Casi Joy are just a FEW of the acts he's worked with. Great guy, amazing drummer, it was a blast talking to him!
Go-Go's website
Explorers Percussion
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Today's a double header as I talk to the owner of Knuckleheads, Frank Hicks about the state of live music during COVID - and I check in with Pete Jones, the guitarist of the Manhattan KS based band Head Space. They've got a new album out!
https://www.knuckleheadskc.com/
https://headspacemhk.bandcamp.com/album/headspace
Today it's Brandon Miller day on Trading Fours! He's a great guitarist, singer and songwriter. You know him as the guitarist for the Danielle Nicole Band AND for his work in his own band the Brandon Miller band. He's got a new album out, called 'Virtue and Vice' - it's great! We talk about that, playing in bars at 13, playing a Les Paul, THE Les Paul, Jerry's Bait Shop, Eddie Money and much more! Cool dude, great album. -do it up!
https://brandonmillerkc.com/
https://www.instagram.com/brandonmillerkc
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Life is about taking chances, and getting out of your comfort zone! Today's guest is the Flamenco dancer Melinda Hedgecorth! She's a Kansas City native, who after a short stint in Seattle after college, moved to Seville Spain to follow her dream. Melinda spent 11 years in Spain, before recently moving home to KC. We talk about this in this special episode . (special shoutout to the guitarist Beau Bledsoe for the awesome music for the episode)
https://www.45gradosflamenco.com/company
Hey everyone! Today we talk to the amazing rock journalist Katherine Turman! She's a producer of the syndicated radio show 'Nights with Alice Cooper" and the co-author of the great book: "Louder than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Heavy Metal". We have a great chat where we talk about the book, Alice Cooper, Van Halen, The Flaming Lips and much MUCH more. Great chat, do it up!
https://katherineturman.com/
Email me to tell me what you like/dislike about the show! : tradingfourskc@gmail.com
He's considered by many to be one of the greatest living jazz bassists -Hadrien Feraud is my guest today! He's played with just about everyone - John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Mike Stern just to name a few.
He is hanging out with his parents at his hometown of Paris, France until we get the all clear. And and is even getting to play some gigs over there. We discuss this, being compared to Jaco, all the amazing collaborations he's been involved in and his future plans to get involved movie scoring now that he calls Los Angeles home. He's a heavy hitter on the bass, but even a nicer human being, a great chat - do it up!
https://www.hadrienferaud.info/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3k5DUpIpBU
https://www.facebook.com/HadrienFeraudArtist/
Today is Andy Aledort on Trading Fours! Amazing guitarist, journalist and teacher. He's played with rock royalty, Dickie Betts, Mitch Mitchell, Paul Rodgers and many more -but right now he's probably best known as the co-author of the definitive Stevie Ray Vaughan book - Texas Flood. We discuss this and much more, great guy - fun chat - do it up!
http://andyaledort.com/
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250226211
It's Flutienastiness day on Trading Fours! Amber Underwood is my guest! She's an amazing flutist, music educator and performer. She's got a new album coming out this month. Join us as we talk about her transition from classical flute to jazz, her teaching, her performing and much much more! Super fun to talk to her -do it up!
https://www.flutienastiness.com/
https://music.apple.com/us/album/warwick-single/1523001804
https://www.instagram.com/flutienastiness/?hl=en
Today's guest is the great podcaster & musician Johnny Goudie! Johnny is the host of the ultra cool podcast "How did I get here?" - but he's also an amazing singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Join us as we talk about his podcast, his music career and much more- cool dude, fun talk - do it up!
http://johnnygoudie.com/
https://www.facebook.com/johnnygoudiemusic/
Today's guest is my "sista from another mista" Laura Ellis! A Kansas City native who has lived in Los Angeles for the past 25 years. She's a fabulous singer, dancer and performer. This one is a special one, be sure to listen in!
https://www.vintagevoicemusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/laurafemmefatale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Do5l1Z72Uo
Today's guest is the amazing drummer Doug Auwarter! Whether he's drumming with the Sons of Brasil, actually traveling and playing IN Brazil, or playing some drums for the legendary George Burns, Doug brings his A-game. Join us as we talk about drumming, his background, why he's so interested in Brazil, and the amazing contributions of African-Americans in American music. Great guy, great talk -do it up!
https://www.dougauwarter.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usuY1uPyBgk
https://www.facebook.com/doug.auwarter
This is a really special one for me! Ian Moore, a guy who I've followed for over 3 decades - he's a great guitarist, songwriter and singer -plus a really, really nice guy. Join me as we check in with him and his thoughts on the world today, the songwriting process, how he's keeping busy and more - Great dude, great conversation, be sure to listen!
www.ianmoore.com
https://www.facebook.com/pg/IanMooreOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/ianmooreworkshops/
Today's guest is Ray Gehring, a jazz guitarist based in New York City! Turns out Ray Gehring also went to high school with me in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he was a punk rock dude! We talk about his journey from punk rock in Lincoln to jazz music through Minneapolis to New York! Fun talk to get caught up with a classmate who is super talented.
https://raygehring.bandcamp.com/
http://raygehring.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ9ht7N7pPE
Today's guest is the New York area based guitarist extraordinaire Ron Jackson! Ron talks about playing the 7 string guitar, studying with Bucky Pizarelli -who recently passed away from COVID, hanging out with Les Paul, his Instagram live shows and much more! Amazing guitarist, cool dude- check it out!
https://ronjacksonmusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIbHUPeZw24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXaGsh2mgK0
Today's episode is with the great keyboardist, singer and writer Tyson Leslie! He was a staple on the Kansas City scene for years, but for the past 6 years he's been in Nashville. He's done a bunch of cool things, including currently being the keyboardist of Vixen. We chat about lots of great things, including his live shows, how YouTube monitors everything you post, his time in KC and much much more!
https://www.facebook.com/tysonleslie
https://medium.com/@tysonpleslie/my-name-is-tyson-leslie-but-it-wasn-t-always-7675f9ca3c9
https://twitter.com/tysonleslie
Today's guest is my buddy Payge Turner! She's an amazing vocalist, songwriter and musician! She was a longtime Kansas City resident who moved Seattle two years ago. She's got a new EP coming out, she's a joy to talk to and has lots of great insights! Check her out - she's great! And yes, she's says she's sending me tracks to lay down tracks on -so I'm holding her to it.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/PaygeTurnerMusic
https://www.paygeturnermusic.com/
Today's guest is the amazing singer Jacqueline Tabor! Jacqueline calls Seattle home, and Seattle was one of the first cities hit hard by COVID. Join me as we discuss how Jacqueline is handling the crisis, her shows online, her trip to Japan and much much more! Great chat, do it up!
www.taborjazz.com
https://www.facebook.com/Tabor-Jazz-190691394690661/
https://twitter.com/TaborJazz
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcp16hkBpkR6T_1Qg6ZbkQg
Today's guest is the author Alan Paul! Paul is the co-author of the great biography of Stevie Ray Vaughan, "Texas Flood". Join us as we discuss all about Stevie Ray, and Alan's earlier books about the Allman Brothers Band, his time at Guitar World and his memoir of his time in China where he led a popular blues band. Great talk, great guy - do it up! Brought to you by our sponsor: www.perfectbrew.com
Alan Paul's website
Alan's recent interviews with artists: Reese Wynans Eric Krasno
Andy Aledort with Mike Flanigin at Antones
Texas Flood Promo video: https://youtu.be/P9bVDnv29jU
Big in China promo video: https://youtu.be/tAth-nW9L5U
Woodie Alan at Xiamen Festival - the scene described at beginning of book.
https://youtu.be/VpEFPbjGtbI
There's a misconception that jazz is your parents or your grandparents music - today's guest Mark Slimm disproves this! Mark is 26 years old and the oldest member of his group,RSS trio. Join us as we talk about how Mark got into jazz, his playing the jazz organ and much more!
https://www.facebook.com/RSStrio/
https://twitter.com/RSSTrio
Today's guest is the amazing Jackie Myers - she sings, she plays awesome piano, she writes, she arranges, she does it all! Her new album is called "Clementine" - we discuss that, her life now in quarantine, and why she decided to make Kansas City home. Great chat- do it up!
https://www.facebook.com/JackieMyersMusic/
https://jackiemyersmusic.com/
Thunder Jacket live show info: https://www.facebook.com/kcthunderjacket
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmnvHlf8SiZm5hCevGoTnNg
Today's guest is the amazing singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist Kelley Hunt! Kelley is utilizing Facebook live every Saturday for her "Connections Concerts". Kelley talks about those, growing up in KC, Topeka and Lawrence, her first time as a lead vocalist and her new album. Total joy to chat with Kelley - do it up!
www.kelleyhunt.com
https://www.facebook.com/KelleyHuntMusic
https://twitter.com/KelleyHuntMusic
Today we travel to Nashville to talk to John Salaway! He plays drums, sings, plays guitar, bass and much much more! We discuss his new album Americana Dreams, various collaborations and much more!
https://johnsalaway.com/
https://www.facebook.com/johnsalawaymusic
https://www.instagram.com/johnsalaway/
Today's special episode is with Roger Joseph Manning Jr and his new project, The Lickerish Quartet! Roger has partnered with his old JellyFish bandmates Eric Dover and Tim Smith for this new fun project. Join us as we talk about The new EP, touring with Beck and yes- his days in JellyFish! Great guy, great talk - to it up!
www.thelickerishquartet.com
www.facebook.com/thelickerishquartet
www.twitter.com/thelickerish
www.instagram.com/thelickerishquartet
Jellyfish Live in 1993: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB_lZoXu7ww&t=2s
Today's guest of Trading Fours is the amazing performer and songwriter Ivory Blue! Host Jamie Green chats with Ivory Blue about songwriting and the creative process, musical influences growing up, being creative during the quarantine and much much more. Great chat, do it up!
Ivory Blue Website: www.ivorybluemusic.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/IVORYBLUEMUSIC
Venmo: Devin-Kessler-6
PayPal: info@ivorybluemusic.com
Instagram: @ivoryblue
Episode 2 of Season 2 features the author Greg Renoff! Greg's new book 'Ted Templeman - A Platinum Producer's Life in Music" - comes out in just a few weeks. Greg's previous book was "Van Halen Rising- How A Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal" This conversation is a must for anyone who loves late 20th century rock n roll! DO IT UP!
YouTube Clip to listen to with the intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl4dEAtxo0M
Greg's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregRenoff
Greg's website: http://vanhalenrising.com/
Season 2 starts off with a bang with the amazing Danielle Nicole of the Danielle Nicole Band! We discuss virtual shows at Knuckleheads, her musical family, favorite venues and much much more! Great singer and bassist, super conversation! Do it up!
https://daniellenicolemusic.com/
https://www.knuckleheadskc.com/e/danielle-nicole-an-all-new-live-streaming-concert--101488809762/
Today we delve into how the music world in Kansas City is dealing with the in house quarantine order. First I speak with the drummer Candice Hill, and then with Taps on Main co-owner Grant Tower. They are both working hard to adapt in these trying times.
Candice Hill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CandiceHill.Musician/
Website: www.candicehill.com
Taps on Main Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tapsonmainkc/
website: www.tapsonmain.com
Special Episode 1 of Trading Fours is with Bobby Harris, Leader/Founder of the Grammy Award Winning Dazz Band! Bobby joins host Jamie Green for a fascinating conversation where they discuss Harris growing up in Cleveland, his jazz influences, signing to a major label, his interactions with Marvin Gaye and Phillip Bailey - plus much much more! Harris also discusses how the current quarantine is affecting his bottom line, and his plan to go back out on the road once the crisis has passed.
Instagram: @thedazzband
Website: www.thedazzband.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoneandonlydazzband
Nicole Springer of the Nicole Springer Band is our guest for episode 10 of Trading Fours! She talks about being raised in a Pentecostal home, performing in child beauty pageants and being thrown out and disowned by her family simply for being gay.
Nicole is a fighter and a survivor - join us as we talk about her journey about healing, love and acceptance. Do it up!
Webpage: http://nicolespringersings.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nicolespringersings
Episode 9 of Trading Fours is with the amazing vocalist Paula Saunders! Whether performing as jazz singer, or with groups such as Soul Revival or The Freedom Affair, Paula brings the goods! Join us as we discuss her childhood in Wyandotte County, singing in church, traveling to Europe, and her collaborations with folks like Julian Vaughn. A super fun talk, Paula is nice as she is talented! Do it up!
Paula Saunders Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PaulaSaundersMusic/
The Freedom Affair Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/thefreedomaffair/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARCR0Q9fuSdveYvy1ffNURc4Y9ej7n0w3AQYIJpYfYZLshw4uZydUcTtmAI7TwoCBXplrQhu5bOBDKhM
YouTube Clip Singing 'At Last':https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8hnqjoZ5vc&feature=youtu.be
YouTube Clip Singing 'All The Things You Are': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsFtbrvQKGk&feature=youtu.be
Episode 8 features our first group, The Summer Storms! Formed in 2015, this talented trio features Michael Ptacek on bass, Thaddeus O'Brien on vocals and guitar and Amanda O'Brien on vocals, dobro and harmonica.
Join us as we talk about their influences, how it works having a married couple in a band, Amanda running the Kansas City Women's Music Network, their hosting of an open jam at Conroy's in Westwood and their plans to record a new album here in 2020.
Great people, great talk - do it up!
The Summer Storms website: http://www.thesummerstorms.com/
The Summer Storms Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thesummerstorms
Kansas City Women's Music Network: https://www.kcwmn.org/
Episode 7 of Trading Fours is with the great trumpeter Stanton Kessler! A Kansas City native, Stanton has decades of playing in Kansas City. He has great work with a number of groups, including Sons of Brasil, Passport, Parallax, Crossroads Quartet and many more!
Join us as we talk about his career, including songwriting, performing and teaching. Great guy, great guy - do it up!
Stanton's Website: https://stantonkessler.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StanKessler.FanPage/
Al Hirt's Sugar Lips: https://youtu.be/yAERG0w5nuo
Chuck Mangione, "Feels So Good": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDSBV0vTfTo
Episode 6 features drummer Natalie Bates! Natalie currently drums for Grand Marquis. Join us as we discuss studying with Kansas City jazz greats Doug Auwarter and Bobby Watson. Natalie talks in depth about her current band, Grand Marquis. Also hear about Natalie work in graphic design. Great talk, do it up!
Natalie Bates website: http://nataliebateskc.squarespace.com/
Grand Marquis website: http://www.grandmarquis.net/
Happy New Year! Episode 5 is with Brock Alexander, guitarist and vocalist of the Kansas City Group, The Old No. 5's. Self described as a "powerful blues/rock/roots group", they started out in late 2011. In 2014, they reached the semifinals of the International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN. In 2017, the repeated that feat . Host Jamie Green talks to Brock about Stevie Ray Vaughan, Brock's upbringing in Wichita, college, working in a bank, going to recording school, living in Phoenix, LA and Northern CA before returning home to KC.
Old No. 5's website: oldno5s.com
Old No. 5's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/old.no.5/
Episode of four of Trading Fours is Fred Wickham! Fred is a singer, guitarist and songwriter. He first came to prominence with his band Hadacol.
Now he plays as "Fred Wickham Caravan" - this band includes many of his closest friends.
Host Jamie Green talks to Fred Wickham about his influences, opening for Merle Haggard, life on the road, owning Waylon Jennings' tour bus, and now recording a new album at the famous Muscle Shoals recording studios. Great guy, great talk , do it up!
https://fredwickhamband.com/
CJ Janovy's article about Fred buying Waylon Jennings' tour bus
Radial Red Facebook Page
Radial Red YouTube Clip
Mad Libby Facebook Page
Kansas City's Women's Music Network
When is it too late to follow your dreams? For Jerry Hooper, the answer is 'never.' Jerry worked in banking for over 4 decades, but his passion was piano. His dream was to play music professionally. And he followed his dream.
Join me as I talk to Jerry about how he made the leap from amateur pianist to professional piano player - all after the age of 60.
Links:
Jerry's website
Jerry's Mentor Joe Cartwright performing live
Brass Rewind's Facebook page
Episode One of Trading Fours - Matt Hopper
Matt Hopper is a Kansas City native who is an amazing jazz guitarist. Host Jamie Green traveled to Matt's house to talk to him about his craft, including how he got started, who he listens to, and how he writes jazz compositions.
About Trading Fours: Trading Fours is a monthly music podcast that focuses on the Kansas City music scene. Host Jamie Green interviews musicians with a Kansas City connection.
Show Links:
Matt Hopper's Website
Green Lady Lounge
Stevie Ray Vaughan's Lenny
Danny Embrey Live at Green Lady Lounge
Matt Hopper's Agora performing live