The Larry Timko Show on WFLR: Recent Episodes
Larry Timko
Central New York's lifeline to Nashville. Recap from WFLR mornings 6am-10am with featured musicians in the country music format, up coming artists, rising stars, legends of country, chart toppers and the occasional comedian.
Today I had a chance to talk to Madison Kozak about her new single "Loud House" Madison who made her Grand Ole Opry debut to a standing ovation was named to CMT’s 2021 LISTEN UP roster and 2020 Next Women of Country class.
Check out Madison at www.madisonkozak.com
The Grammy Award winning Old Crow Medicine Show will be at CMAC with Dwight Yoakam this Saturday night. I had a chance to catch up with Ketch Secor and talk about the new release "Paint The Sky" and getting started here in Central NY.
www.crowmedicine.com and get your tickets at www.cmac.com
David Nail will be performing tomorrow at 2pm at the NY State Fair. David joins me to talk about "Boothill 2021 EP" and our beloved St. Louis Cardinals.
www.davidnail.com
Steven Graves is a prolific song writer who continues to grow and expand what is possible and who has his fingers on the pulse of modern Roots and Americana music. Since his first release “Make A New World” in 2010, Steven has worked tirelessly honing his craft not only in the studio but also on the road with his band, the Steven Graves Band that regularly plays festivals, street fairs and large and small venues throughout the US.
www.stevengravesmusic.com
The Grammy Award winning band The Steeldrivers will be performing this Saturday (August 20th)at The Point of the Bluff in Hammondsport. I had a chance to talk to Tammy Rodgers about the latest release "Bad For You" and the new addition to the band. Get tickets at www.concertsatpob.com and for more on The Steeldrivers visit www.thesteeldrivers.com
We had Brian in from Lincoln Hill Farms to talk about all the fun stuff that goes down on the farm. From music to festivals, to goats & chickens. Lincoln Hill Farms has it all. www.lincolnhillfarms.com
T. Graham Brown headlines this Saturday's Roots & Boots Music Festival at Lincoln Hill Farms. 2022 is big year for T. Graham Brown. I chat with him about it. www.tgrahambrown.com and get tickets at www.lincolnhillfarms.com
Radney Foster will be performing this Saturday August 6th at Lincoln Hill Farms as part of the first annual Roots & Boots Music Festival. I chat with Radney about his current projects and the big show on the farm. Tickets available at www.lincolnhillfarms.com and for more on Radney visit www.radneyfoster.com
Mike Younger's new release "Burnin' The Big Top Down' has been decades in the making. Mike calls in to talk about it and the big show at the Roots & Boots Music Festival at Lincoln Hill Farms. Get your tickets at www.lincolnhillfarms.com and for more on mike visit www.mikeyounger.com
Claudia Hoyser will be performing this Saturday at The Roots & Boots Music Festival at Lincoln Hill Farms. Here is a interview I did with Claudia talking about the new video for "Wicked" on CMT. Get your tickets at www.lincolnhillfarms.com and for more on Claudia visit www.claudiahoyser.com
Chelsea Sulkey joins me this morning to talk about her new single available for pre-order.
www.facebook.com/ChelseaSulkey
Carey Harmon from Railroad Earth calls in to talk about the new release "All For The Song" and the big show tomorrow night at Lincoln Hill Farms. For more on Railroad Earth visit. www.railroad.earth and get your tickets at www.lincolnhillfarms.com
Mae Estes has been performing since the age of seven. Mae also won Vocalist of the Year at the Arkansas Country Music Award. I talk to MAe about her new single.
www.maeestes.com
Kimberly Kelly brings her Texas sound on a all new release called "I'll Tell You What's Gonna Happen" I chat with Kelly about the new release.
www.kimberlykellymusic.com
Austin Burke has two new singles that are perfect for the summer. Also a nice follow up to his EP. I had a chance to talk to Austin and talk about his influences.
www.austinburkemusic.com
From Acting to Music, today's featured artist Kelsey Lamb has been in Hallmark Movies and represented Arkansas in the NBC series premiere of American Song Contest.
www.kelseylamb.com
Multi-Platinum, award winning entertainer Tim Hicks has announced his return to the live stage with the 2022 ZERO to SIXTY Tour. A combination of festival stops and headlining shows across Canada. I talk to Tim about the new release & more.
www.timhicksmusic.com
Season 20 American Idol Finalist Huntergirl joins me to talk about the American Idol experience and going back to the studio to record a new album.
www,huntergirlsmusic.com
We have a storyteller join the show this morning. Chris Haddox called in to talk about his new self titled release.
www.chrishaddoxmusic.com
Driftwood will be bringing their high energy sound to the stage at Lincoln Hill Farms this Friday July 1st . I had a chance to chat with founding member Dan Forsyth about the band and a potential new release for 2023. Gettickets at www.lincolnhillfarms.com and for more on Driftwood www.driftwoodtheband.com
Ashley Wineland has released her third full length album called "I'm Gonna Ride" I talk to the Arizona native about the process and whats in store for 2022
www.ashleywineland.com
Country Music Icon and Curb Recording Artist Ronnie McDowell is back with a very topical tune that you can definitely relate to! "Hey, Mr. Oil Man" already has over a million views on Facebook alone. Ronnie also has a new album out called 'Resurgence"
www.ronniemcdowell.com
10x Time Grammy nominee Brandy Clark calls in to talk about bringing 'The Art of the Storyteller Tour’ to Homer, NY on Monday, June 20th at the Center For The Arts.
It will be an intimate night of music and stories. Brandy also has new release coming out this year.
www.brandyclarkmusic.com
With a new video out for "Wicked" and headlining this Saturday at Lincoln Hill Farms, I'm happy to have Claudia Hoyser as our featured guest this morning. Get your tickets at:
www.lincolnhillfarms.com
www.claudiahoyser.com
Andrew Salgado, who has been signed with Synapse Publishing & Entertainment®, LLC since
2017, came to prominence winning a national singer-songwriting competition and has penned
songs with legends such as Brian Wilson, Darryl Worley and Kacey Musgraves. He has toured
with some of country music’s biggest icons such as Eli Young, Clint Black and Toby Keith,
released several well-received indie albums, and had his music featured in film and theatre. The
Nashville based recording artist with Chicago roots is releasing his third album, ‘86 VOL 2 –
Autumn Dawn’ April 8th. Currently on a media tour for the new album, he was also featured for
three years on the nationally-aired PBS special “Songs at the Center” and has had appearances on
WGN, ABC and NBC. For more about Andrew and to listen to his music visit
www.andrewsalgado.net
Grammy Award Winning Pam Tillis joins me to talk about her new release Looking for a Feeling that features 12 new tracks. Pam is also part of the new original comedy series, Fairwood on Crackle.
www.pamtillis.com
Richie McDonald formely of Lonestar calls in to talk about teaming up with Larry Stewart (Restless Heart) & Tim Rushlow (Little Texas) to form The Frontmen.
www.frontmenlive.com
Abbie Gardner has a new solo release out called "Dobro Singer" a founding member of the trio Red Molly, Abbie calls in to talk about the process of making her new album.
www.abbiegardner.com
T Graham Brown is celebrating 35 years of #1 hits, with a new acoustic album, a new autobiography and a new soul album with Wynonna and Tanya Tucker. T Graham Brown will also be headlining the first annual Roots & Boots Festival at Lincoln Hill Farms.
www.tgrahambrown.com
www.lincolnhillfarms.com
Matt Stell joins the show this morning to talk about his new single and new summer album coming out. Matt could of played basketball or been a doctor but chose the path of music. I had the opportunity to talk to Matt about his journey.
www.mattstell.com
Tim Rushlow and his new super group The Frontmen will be coming to Lincoln Hill Farms Saturday June 18th.
Tim calls in to talk about the show and the upcoming new album.
The Frontmen features the dynamic voices of 90’s country legends: Richie McDonald (formerly of Lonestar), Larry Stewart (of Restless Heart) and Tim Rushlow (formerly of Little Texas).
www.limcolnhillfarms.com
www.thefrontmenlive.com
Brock Davis is a miner for emotional truth. As a songwriter, he descends deep below the surface to return with songs of love, loss and redemption that are honest, real and often heart breakingly beautiful. He has just finished recording his latest album, “A Song Waiting To Be Sung” at Ronnie’s Place Studio in Nashville, TN, with some of Nashville’s top musicians.
www.brockdavismusic.com
The Frontmen will be performing Saturday June 18th at Lincoln Hill Farms. The Frontmen features the dynamic voices of 90s country legends: Richie McDonald (formerly of Lonestar), Larry Stewart (of Restless Heart) and Tim Rushlow (formerly of Little Texas) all on stage together swapping their biggest hits.
I talk to Larry Stewart about the big show.
www.lincolnhillfarms.com
www.thefrontmenlive.com
Phil Lee is a American singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist, and performance artist whothrives on interacting with people. Phil Lee has also been a fixture in the Crazy Horse family of Neil Young. Phil has also been busting my chops for over 2 decades. Here is a few tracks off his new release "Other Old Time Favorites" and my conversation with The Mighty King of Love.
www.philleeone.com
Presley Tennant joins me to talk about her new single "Gamble On You" A born entertainer, Presley has not only performed at multiple Staples Center halftime shows in front of 15,000, but has shared the stage with musical heroes like Tim Mcgraw, Kelly Clarkson, Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Rich John Michael Montgomery and more. Making 2022 the best yet, Presley Tennant will not only be opening for artists like Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton and Brett Young,
www.presleytennant.com
Stephanie Quayle wears many hats from a new line of cowboy boats, to endorsements with Wrangler & Fender, Stephanie is also the first female spokesperson for Bass Pro Shops. Check out her new self titled release and my conversation with Stepahie Quayle.
www.stephaniequayle.com
Tara Nevins from Donna the Buffalo calls in to talk about the big show June 11th at Lincoln Hill Farms and Culture Camp is back this year in Trumansburg. Get your tickets at,
www.lincolnhillfarms.com
www.donnathebuffalo.com
Beaux Atkins calls in to talk about his new release "Red Fearn" a tribute to his outlaw grandfather.
www.beauxatkins.com
A staple on the Nashville music scene, Hudson Valley is a rock band with country lyrics. Founding member Sarah Owens joins me to talk about the new single "Shut Me Up"
www.hudsonvalleyband.com
We are pleased to welcome back Dariann Leigh to the morning show. Dariann has a new single out called "Leave". I get a chance to catch up with Dariann and see what she's been up to the last six months.
www.dariannleigh.com
David Gideon has a new release out called "Lonesome Desert Strum" available now. David tells about the process and the all star band.
www.gideonmusichouse.com
Kendra & Krista also known as the sister duo Tigirlily joined me this morning. Currently on tour with Cooper Allan. Look for a new release from Tigirlily coming out this summer.
www.tigirlily.com
Shari Rowe has new single out called "Last Time"
A Southwestern troubadour with a Southern Belle charm, Shari Rowe is a musical force for good. Her magnetic stage energy has captivated audiences across the globe, performing in festivals in Poland, charity events and opening for big name artists like Wynonna Judd, Jimmie Allen, Diamond Rio and Aaron Carter. Her uplifting and inspiring music is a testament to her dedication to faith, family and charity, as she is also a Celebrity Ambassador for the Scott Foundation and the Red Note Foundation.
www.sharirowe.com
Houston Bernard is out with a new single called "Hangover" we get to know Houston thos morning.
www.houstonbernardband.com
Kameron Marlow who appeared on season 15 of The Voice has his first full featured release coming out this summer. We break it down.
www.kameronmarlow.com
We had the half of the duo Everette's Anthony Olympia on to talk about the latest release "Kings Of The Dairy Queen Parking Lot" and their debut on the Grand Ole Opry and the new viseo with Dan Tyminski
www.weareeverette.com
Kassi Ashton has a new single called "Dates In Pickup Trucks". Kassi was also featured on Keith Urban's "Drop Top" single. Kassi calls in to talk about the new single, Harley's and plans for 2022
www.kassiashton.com
We had one half of the duo Everette's Brent Rupard on to talk about the latest release "Kings Of The Dairy Queen Parking Lot" and their debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Opening for Brothers Osborne March 25th at The Main Street Armory
www.weareeverette.com
Cooper Alan who has over seven million followers on Tik Tok will be performing at The Vines at Del Lago Resort & Casino. I had a chance to chat with Cooper.
www.cooperalanmusic.com
Lindsay Ell is the first female artist since Terri Clark to hit #1 in both the U.S. & Canada. Lindsay has a new release out called "Heart Theory" I had a chance to catch up with her after a crazy busy 2021
www.lindsayell.com
Alex Hayden with The Motor Racing Network calls in to talk about the upcoming 2022 Nascar season
Mitchell Tenpenny performing at Del Lago February 19th with Alana Springsteem, calls in to talk about his recent engagement and summer tour with Luke Bryan.
www.mitchell10penny.com
Rodney Atkins & Rose Falcon are celebrating their ten year anniversary and they have a new EP called "Rod & Rose" I had a chance to chat with them and spin a few tracks off the EP in this exclusive interview.
John King has had his songs recorded by Randy Houser and Hootie & The Blowfish. 14 Million streams and a new album called "Always Going To Be You"
www.johnkingcountry.com
Matthew Austin Hunt had a new release called "Two" we break it down.
www,matthewaustinhunt.com
Hannah Ellis who was on season eight of The Voice, has had her songs covered by Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Danielle Brabdury, Russell Dickerson and more calls in to talk about her new release "Us"
www.hannahellismusic.com
Emily Ann Roberts who was a finalist on season nine of The Voice and just recently made her grand ol' oprey debut joined the show to talk about her up coming plans for 2022 and her new release "Change My Tune"
www.emilyannroberts.com
Recap of featured artists on WFLR in 2021. Featuring, Sawyer Brown, Brantley Gilbert, Suzy Bogguss, Doug Stone, Marie Osmond & Mark Wills
Recap of 2021 with featured guests, Colt Ford, Sara Evans, Pat Green, Deana Carter, Mitchell Tenpenny and Scotty McCreery
Recap of a few artists who joined me in 2021. Part One features Jerrod Niemann, Runaway June, Easton Corbin, Brooke Eden, Jordan Davis and Jon Pardi
We wrap up 2021 Artist interviews when California Singer/Songwriter David Austin calls in this morning
www.davidaustinsongs.com
Rebecca Divine Godbee stopped by the studio to discuss the benefits of Marijuana and why Yates County should opt in
Today I had Connor Smith on. Connor was named Pandora's 2022 Artist to watch on both Top Ten list (all-genre) and Country list the only country act on both and will be touring with Ryan Hurd to kick off 2022
www.connorsmithmusic.com
Buck Ford has a new release coming out in February. I talk to Buck and play a couple of tracks off the upcoming release.
www.buckford.com
Andy, Denni Jo & Chad Sites also known as the Flat River Band calls in to talk about the new release "Sights & Sounds" which features The Gatlin Brothers.
www.flatriverband.com
Claudia Hoyser who is opening up for Blake Shelton invited me down to GFI Studios for a little chat.
Get the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life or some great music at www.claudiahoyser.com
Sawyer Brown is celebrating 40 years together as a band and will be performing at Turning Stone resort December 4th. Hobie Hubbard founding member calls in to talk about how they will celebrate.
www.sawyerbrown.com
Marie Osmond calls in today to talk about her new release "Unexpected" due out December 10th and her up coming show at the Kodak Center November 14th
www.marieosmond.com
Jason Byrd has released a new single which features the late legendary George Jones.
Download the single at www.jasonbyrdmusic.com
Mitchell Tenpenny has a new EP out called "Midtown Diaries" and a holiday album out called "The Naughty List" Mitchell will be performing at Touch of Texas in Bingmanton November 19th and at Kegs Canalside in Jordan on November 20th.
www.mitchell10penny.com
Six Time Losers have a new release out TODAY!!! Its called "Only First Names Die" Butch Wisdom & Otis Lee Miller join the show.
www.sixtimeloser.limitedrun.com
Runaway joins the show this morning to discuss the new EP "Back Story", pranks & husbands, tours and a holiday album.
www.runawayjune.com
Jordan Davis has a new EP out called "Buy Dirt" and he is about to hit the road wirh Dierks Bentley, Tenille Arts & Lainey Wilson
www.jordandavisofficial.com
Hunter Hayes has a new release called "Wild Blue Complete" third installment of a trilogy. I chat with Hunter and play a couple of songs off the new release.
www.hunterhayes.com
Critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and violinist Amanda Shires calls in today to bring us a little holiday spirit.
www.amandashiresmuisc.com
Sara Evans is coming to Del Lago Resort & Casino for a special Christmas show December 11th, I chat with Sara about the show, her Memoir and her new release called "Cover Up"
www.saraevans.com
Suzanna Spring joins the show. Mustangs of the West, band members have reunited to take up where they left off in the mid-'90s and make good on their early promise. Original Mustang and lead guitarist Sherry Rayn Barnett is again playing music with lead vocalist/guitarist Suzanna Spring and bassist/vocalist Holly Montgomery. Joined by new members Aubrey Richmond (fiddle/vocals) and Suzanne Morissette (drums/percussion/vocals), on their new album, TIME, released on March 27, 2020 via Blue Élan Records.
www.mustangsofthewest.com
Chelsey James is a force, unwilling to step aside or be overlooked. Redefining the norm for women in country, she’s unapologetically bold in her songwriting and performing, and won’t take no for an answer when it comes to defining her worth as a female artist. With no more room to hold back, she’s rising to the occasion of serving as a prime example of strength and badassery while staying true to the impressive musicality she’s known for. Her signature country sound is laced with a rock edge supported by her powerhouse vocals, having been praised by Nashville’s veteran producer Kenny Lamb, who says “Chelsey has a voice made for big melodies and guitar riffs. She is a rare vocalist, and a real performer.”
www.chelseyjames.com
Colt Ford is performing at Del Lago Resort & Casino October 30th. Colt calls in this morning
www.coltford.com
Suzy Bogguss calls in. Six of her songs were Top 10 hits, three albums were certified gold, and one album received a platinum certification. She won Top New Female Vocalist from the Academy of Country Music and the Horizon Award from the Country Music Association.
www.suzybogguss.com
Brooke Eden
Lauded for her commanding stage presence and brassy straight-shooting style, vocal powerhouse Brooke Eden flaunts a sassy flare in her trio of new songs that vulnerably detail her journey to love. Championed by Billboard as a “fiery country star-in-the-making,” Eden pairs her honest songwriting with punchy tracks from producer Jesse Frasure (Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Like, Little Big Town) to deliver her most authentic work yet. With over 40 million on-demand US streams already, Eden has garnered new critical acclaim with her three new tracks.
www.brookeeden.com
Grace Morrison calls in this morning. Grace has won a number of prestigious awards including the Grand Prize of the New England Songwriting Competition and the WPRI Rhode Show Big Break contest where her music video was played on the season finale of American Idol. In 2019, Grace was selected to be an Official Showcase performer at the Southeast Regional Folk Alliance (TN), the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance (TX), named a finalist in the Wildflower (TX) Festival performing singer-songwriter contest, and selected to perform in the Emerging Artist Showcase at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (NY). Her sophomore solo album, Reasons, debuted at #2 on the Roots Music Report’s Top 50 Contemporary Country Airplay Chart.
www.gracemorrison.com
Gretchen Peters song “Independence Day”, recorded by Martina McBride, won a CMA Song of the Year award in 1995. She has been nominated for 2 Grammys (“Independence Day/Martina McBride, “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am”/Patty Loveless), a Golden Globe (“Here I Am”/Bryan Adams), and numerous other awards. Her 2015 album, ‘Blackbirds’ was awarded International Album of the Year and Song of the Year by the UK Americana Association. In 2015, The Telegraph named her one of the greatest 60 female singer-songwriters of all time. In 2021, she was awarded The Poets Award by the Academy of Country Music “for outstanding and longstanding musical and lyrical contributions throughout her career.” Her latest album, The Night You Wrote That Song: The Songs of Mickey Newbury, is a loving tribute to another Hall of Fame songwriter and a profound influence on Peters’ own writing.
www.gretchenpeters.com
Leah Turner is my guest today. First discovered by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Kenny Loggins, who told her to pack up her stuff and move to L.A., Turner has partnered with multiple GRAMMY Award-winning producers Humberto Gatica and David Foster, and has toured or shared the stage with country stars Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts, Cole Swindell, and more. Her debut single “Take the Keys,” released in 2013, quickly climbed to aTop 40 spot on the Billboard Country chart and accrued over 3 million streams on Spotify alone.
www.leahturner.com
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of "Did I Shave My Legs For This?" Grammy Award Winning Deana Carter joins us this morning.
www,deana.com
Sibling harmonies… there’s just nothing like them. Match those harmonies with a fresh country sound, communicated through the bond of sisters and best friends, inseparable in performance and in life, and you have something truly special. That’s Presley & Taylor.
www.presleyandtaylor.com
Grace Pettis is the winner of many of the nation’s most prestigious songwriting contests, including NPR’s Mountain Stage New Song Contest, and has received grants from the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation. Her highly acclaimed independently released records, Grace Pettis (2009) and Two Birds (2012) (both produced by Billy Crockett and recorded at Blue Rock Studio) and the acoustic EP, Blue Star in a Red Sky (2018) (written and recorded with her longtime guitar player Calloway Ritch), have garnered praise from top-notch magazines, newspapers, and radio. She also holds down duties as a member (along with Rebecca Loebe and BettySoo) of the Americana/folk-pop trio Nobody’s Girl.
www.gracepettis.com
Brandy Clark calls into WFLR . Brandy's songs have been recorded by Sheryl Crow, Miranda Lambert, the Band Perry, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Billy Currington, Darius Rucker, and Kacey Musgraves. Brandy has been nominated for 8 Grammy's including Best New Artist at the 2015 Grammy Awards. Brandy's debut "!2 Stories" is on my personal list of greatest albums of all time.
www.brandyclarkmusic.com
Erin Enderlin has a new release coming out October 15th called "Bar Room Mirrors" Her songs have been recorded by Alan Jackson, Lee Ann Womack, Randy Travis, Reba McEntire and Terri Clark. Erin has also twice appeared on the Country Throwdown Tour as a member of their Bluebird Cafe songwriter stage.
www.erinenderlin.com
Today we celebrate the career of Kathy Mattea. Kathy has received five gold certifications and one platinum certification. Kathy is also a two-time Grammy Award winner.
www.mattea.com
Payton Howie joins the show. With backwoods bathed vocals and bona fide southern swagger, Payton Howie is leading the next generation of redneck women. Branded as the ultimate ‘All American Girl’ by Scenes Media, Howie unapologetically embodies the untamed tradition that country music was built on, and she’s hellbent on bringing her own grit to the honky tonk
www.paytonhowie.com/home
We are pleased to have Dariann Leigh on the show this morning. For up-and-coming country star Dariann Leigh, the road to Music City begins in the small town of Karlstad, Minnesota. With a population of 713 residents, Karlstad has been historically known for its agriculture and the Kick’n Up Music Festival. Today, you can add Dariann to that list as she forges new roads towards country-music success with her powerful voice and small-town charm.
www.dariannleigh.com/music
Two Time Grammy Award Winner Sarah Jaroz is performing at Point Of The Bluff in Hammondsport this Sunday.
www.concertsatpob.com
www.sarahjaraoz.com
Steve Anthony Singer/Songwriter resides in Caldwell, Texas. Plays guitar, fiddle, mandolin. Steve has been playing guitar and singing since he was ten years old and started his first band at 15. Playing dancehalls, bars, and honkytonks is lifelong for Steve. His Music Career has taken him all over the United States and toured in South America. Gained notoriety as a songwriter while playing and singing with the Country Act Southern Comfort. Toured with and played guitar for David Kersh and Johnny Bush.
www.steveanthonymusic.com
Best known as the star and executive producer of the hit series, THE CARBONARO EFFECT on truTV, Michael Carbonaro has also made frequent television appearances in shows such as Happily Divorced, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, and CSI Miami. Michael will be at Del Lago Resort & Casino Saturday October 8th
www.michaelcarbonaro.com
Jon Pardi calls in. Signed to Capitol Nashville, he has released three studio albums: Write You a Song (2014), California Sunrise (2016), and Heartache Medication (2019). Pardi has also charted twelve singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, of which three have hit number one on the latter: "Head Over Boots", "Dirt on My Boots", and "Heartache Medication". Pardi's music style is defined by neotraditional country influences.
www.jonpardi.com
Madelyn Rose stopped by the studio to promote The album fourteen that was just released in the summer of 2021 and is available now! Madelyn self produced, recorded, and mixed the entire record at 14 years old. Go listen to Fourteen now
Amy Lavere & Will Sexton will be at the Abilene Bar & Lounge tonight in Rochester. Amy calls in to talk about the current tour & projects.
www.amylavere.com
Pat Green has released 13 albums (12 recorded in studio and one live), and sold more than two million records, racking up a staggering 12 Number Ones on the Texas Radio chart (including his most-recent single, “Drinkin’ Days”). Green has also released ten Billboard radio hits and has placed songs like “Wave on Wave” in the Top Five of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.
He’s been nominated for three Grammy awards and is still regarded as one of the most electrifying entertainers on tour.
www.patgreen.com
Jerrod Niemann is performing at Touch of Texas in Binghamton September 18th. I talk to Jerrod about the Lost & Found Project and his new steel guitar.
www.jerrodniemannofficial.com
Doug Stone is a Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter who has topped the Billboard Country charts eight times. In addition, Doug has scored 11 Top 10 hits singles including Why Didn’t I Think Of That, In A Different Light, I’d Be Better Off (In A Pine Box), Addicted To A Dollar, and Warning Labels. In 2021, Doug was presented with a plaque in commemoration of selling more than 10 million albums worldwide.
www.dougstone.com
Brantley Gilbert has a show up at Tags in Big Flats, Brantley calls in and discusses collaborations & more.
www.brantleygilbert.com
Easton Corbin has a new release as he celebrates 11 years cranking out country hits
www.eastoncorbin.com
Glen Tickle is a comedian and writer from New Jersey. He has performed around the country at festivals and colleges, and has appeared on Amazon Prime, SiriusXM, Cozi TV, and The Travel Channel. He co-hosts the podcast Improvised Wikipedia where he is rewriting all of Wikipedia without doing any research with his friend Jon Lunger.
You can listen to his album (Yes, Really), watch his special Good Grief: A Comedy About Loss and Being Bad at It and soon watch his Dry Bar Comedy special The Favorite
www.glentickle.com
Mark Wills is back on the road touring, I catch up with Mark and see how he's doing post pandemic
www.markwills.com
An Atlanta native, Mark has spent his entire life in the South. However, he is NOT what you might expect to see when you hear the words “Southern Comic”. Not only is his comedy hilarious, it’s smart, to the point, and cutting-edge clean. In fact, his “Southern, Not Stupid!” show has been taking audiences by storm from coast to coast, on land and at sea.
www.southernnotstupid.com
Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles will be performing at The Abilene Bar and Lounge in Rochester this Sunday for a daytime show. Sarah calls in to talk about the tour and some new vinyl too.
https://sarahborges.com
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Ketch Secor with the two time Grammy Award winning Old Crow Medicine Show calls in to talk about the upcoming show at Beek & Skiff, new album coming out & Heartland Hootenanny
www.crowmedicine.com
Maggie Rose will release her third album this Friday and we get a sneak peak
www,maggierosemusic.com
Joey Callahan has performed his one man show at the prestigious Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is a regular at the Borgata in Atlantic City. He has appeared on Comedy Central, ESPN, Fox TV and the BBC.
www.joeycallahan.com
The Wood Brothers will be at The Beak & Skiff this Friday night and we have Oliver Wood as a guest .
For tickets https://beakandskiff.com/event/the-wood-brothers-with-valerie-june/
Tracy Lawrence celebrates 30 years in Country music with three new releases this year. We talk to Tracy and play two new tracks
Comedian/Actor Tammy Pescatelli calls in. Tammy who was finalist on Last Comic Standing twice, has a Netflix special and her own reality TV show. Tammy also has a recurring role on Blue Boloods.
www.pescatelli.com
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters come to town Saturday August 7th and I talk to Billy Bob & JD Andrew about the tour and the new release "Light Rays"
www.theboxmasters.com
Neal McCoy has released fifteen studio albums on various labels, and has released 34 singles to country radio.
www.nealmccoy.com
Steve Byrne has appeared in the hit comedies The Dilemma, Couples Retreat, Four Christmases and The Goods: The Don Ready Story. His 2006 documentary, 13 or Bust (available on youtube), chronicles the attempt to perform 13 comedy shows in Manhattan in one night. He's currently preparing his fifth hour special for 2021.
Scotty McCreery has a new release coming out this fall and we get to chat with Scotty and get a sneak peak at the new album "You Time"
www.scottymccreery.com
Maddie & Tae joined us this morning to talk about the upcoming show at Silver Lake Twin Drive In in Perry. For tickets
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Maddie-and-Tae-w-Special-Guests/420388?afflky=Twenty6Productions
Atlanta Rhythm Section will be at The Point Of The Bluffs in Hammondsport this Saturday afternoon and we have Rodney Justo on WFLR get your tickets at www.concertsatpob.com
Aztec 2 Step is performing July 2nd at Lincoln Hill Farms. Rex Fowler calls in. Tickets available at www.lincolnhillfarms.com
The much anticipated release from Claudia Hoyser is finally here. "Red Lights Turning Green" is out now. Claudia calls in to talk about the show tonight in Leroy's Jam at the Ridge, and we play a couple of the new tracks
The Wood Brothers, Oliver Wood has new solo release out called "Always Smiling" we talk about his fir release on his own and performing for us in NY August 13th
www.oliverwoodmusic.com/
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Leslie Mendelson is supporting her most recent studio album ‘If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…,’ as well as a solo acoustic EP ‘In The Meantime,’ that was recorded during the 2020 lockdown. Leslie performs June 11th at Break & Skiff Orchards
www.lesliemendelson.com/
New father Scotty K calls in to share the joys of fatherhood .
https://www.comedianscottyk.com/
Ed Jurdi calls in to talk about the new release Stranger and plans for 2021
https://bandofheathens.com/
Rebecca is one of the most compelling songwriters you will ever hear, and the sweetest voice. Download a free album of covers Rebecca recorded at www.rebeccaloebe.com
Todd has climbed the comedy ranks and can now be seen touring the nation's most premier comedy clubs. He was featured in the 2014 Oddball Comedy Festival and even appeared in Comedy Central's "Up Next Comedy Contest." When Todd is not out Headlining his own shows he can be seen performing alongside national touring Headliners such as Rob Schneider, Jon Lovitz, and John Witherspoon, just to name a few. His debut comedy album, "Nobody Listens to Me,' was recently released on ITunes, Amazon and Spotify.
@ComedyTodd
Claudia Hoyser is performing Friday Night at the Iron Smoke Distillery. I chat with Claudia about the upcoming new release and whats in store for this summer.
www.Hoysercountry.com
BJ Barham from America Aquarium chats about the new Country covers release
http://www.americanaquarium.com/
Wade Skinner calls in to talk about his new release "Through The Fire"
www.wadeskinner.com
Dallas Moore calls in to talk about his new release "The Rain"
https://www.dallasmoore.com/
AGT Semi-Finalist and a man of a million voices & sounds calls in.
https://gregmorton.com/
Texas troubadour Tom McElvain calls in to talk about hes new release "The Lost Whiskey Tapes"
https://www.tommcelvain.com/
Morgan Wade brings her debut release "Reckless' to WFLR
https://www.morganwademusic.com/
Devin Siebold is a comedy force to be reckoned with. Devin has been named 2015 iHeartMedia Monster’s in the Morning Comedian of the Year, won the Boston World Series of Comedy, appeared on Laughs on FOX, won Side Splitters Comedian of the Year 2014, been selected for Comedy Central Up Next, Florida Top 10 College Picks, and a semi-finalist in Florida’s Funniest Comedian
Al Ernst has been named Carnival Cruise Lines “Entertainer of the Year,” which is saying something when Carnival fills more than 5,000 entertainment gigs a year. Al has performed hundreds of corporate gigs over the years, which he credits to his ability to combine rudimentary motivational speaking with non-confrontational humor. He has been a Professional Wrestling announcer and hosted of his own show, “A View from the Cheap Seats.” His TV credits include all major networks and cable from CNN, TNN, ESPN, A&E, Comedy Central and HBO.
He has presented both entertaining and inspiring speeches, seminars and training to over 300 groups, and is a favorite guest on over 150 radio shows including the nationally syndicated “Bob and Sheri Morning Show.”
Al was also featured prominently in a Wall Street Journal article with about clean comedy. With over 15 years on his way to “Destination: E-man Nation”, the audience is in store for one of the most memorable times of their lives. Al has a library filled with video and audio titles and has participated in over 30 television shows most recently MTV’s “TRL” and the SPEED network’s, “Victory Lane”.
John Driskall Hopkins calls in to talk about his new release "Lonesome High" and what 2021 has in store for the Zac Brown Band
Julie Scoggins joins me this morning. Julie’s regularly heard on XM/Sirius Blue Collar Radio, as well as many syndicated stations including the John Boy & Billy Show, and the Bob & Sheri Show, (Charlotte, NC), & the Bob & Tom Show (Indianapolis, IN).