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Join us weekly as we dive deep into song stories with Knoxville area musicians one song at a time. Our vision for this platform is to better connect Knoxville creatives to their local audience as well as to other creators.
Stoked to bring to your ears the voice of Tinca Tinca's front man & world renowned ocelot joke book author, the one and only Travis Tench. Travis joined us to share about his life as a musician in Knoxville, TN and to talk about his song My Destructive Ways.
Lean more about Travis and Tinca Tinca at https://www.tincatincamusic.com/
Aspn Audio: https://linktr.ee/aspnaudio
Highlighting Knoxville musicians one song at time. Aspn Audio is hosted and produced by Brooks coker
Intro music - Jessica by Joey Pecoraro
Closing song - Nightmare by Scott Apple
We are excited to highlight Shayla McDaniel this week! Shayla is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and Joseph superfan! This episode features her song Enjoy it While You’re Young.
Highlighting Knoxville musicians one song at time. Aspn Audio is hosted and produced by Brooks coker
*Shayla and her band LIVE at the Birdhouse - June 21st: https://www.aspnaudio.com/events
https://www.shaylamcdaniel.com/
Instagram - @shaylarmcdaniel
Big thanks to our Patreon members at Patreon.com/aspnaudio
Intro music - Jessica by Joey Pecoraro Closing song - Nightmare by Scott Apple
This week Hollie takes us line by line through her song Ransom Drive, which recounts nastolgia between her and her long-time friend Will Thorley. Thank you Hollie for sharing so much with us this season!
Send Hollie some Venmo love @holliesikes and a follow on instagram! You can find Hollie’s music on all listening platforms.
Aspnaudio.com - Highlighting Knoxville musicians one song at a time.
Thanks so much to our listeners and supporters! If you enjoy what we are creating here we'd love for you to leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Recorded & Produced by Brooks Coker Intro Music by Scott Apple
Veering off from our normal song story format, here is some extra content regarding Kelsi's take on Knoxville's local music culture. We also hear about her project called Free Women Waltzing Club which serves as an umbrella for all of her creative ventures.
May 26th live show! - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scott-apple-and-maggie-owen-music-live-at-the-magic-garden-tickets-337463401117
You can support Kelsi via:
Venmo - @Kelsi-Walker
Instagram - @heythisiskelsi & @freewomenwaltzingclub
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This episode features the song Rainy Day Room by Melissa and Matthew Hale.
This week we hear again from Melissa, specifically about the highs and lows of co-writting. Additionally, we talk about how her and her husband Matt prepared financially, logistically, and emotionally for the production of their debut EP “ready to be found.”
*Tickets for the May 26th Aspn Concert - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scott-apple-and-maggie-owen-music-live-at-the-magic-garden-tickets-337463401117
Instagram - @melissahalemusic
Melissahalemusic.com
Aspnaudio.com
Introduction Music - Jessica by Joey Pecoraro
Ending Music - Nightmare by Scott Apple
Spotlighting Knoxville musicians one song at a time.
We are particularly excited to share this conversation with artist Kelsi Walker about her song Somewhere Between. The one on one nature of this conversation contributed to one of our most emotionally dense interviews. I can’t thank Kelsi enough for the vulnerability that she exudes on and off the stage.
You can support Kelsi via Venmo at @Kelsi-Walker and on Instagram at @heythisiskelsi
Patreon.com/aspnaudio; Aspnaudio.com
Thanks so much to our listeners and supporters! If you enjoy what we are creating here we'd love for you to leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Introduction music: Nightmare - Scott Apple Closing music: Jessica - Joey Pecoraro
Half Circles is a song written by Zack to Zack. The repetition of rhythm and melody portray the recognition of familiar patterns found in his life. We get to hear about those aspects from him as well as the influences that contributed to his personal revival of creativity.
You can support Zack and his music here:
Venmo - @Zack-Miles
Instagram - @Zack.milez
Aspnaudio.com
Thanks so much to our listeners and supporters! If you enjoy what we are creating here we'd love for you to leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Introduction music: Nightmare - Scott Apple
Closing music: Jessica - Joey Pecoraro
The amazing Hollie Sikes joins us again with her song Explosives. Hollie takes us on yet another journey of youthful nostalgia. We also share a portion of and interview with Hollie's producer Will Thorley.
Send Hollie some Venmo love @holliesikes and a follow on instagram! You can find Hollie’s music on all listening platforms.
Aspnaudio.com
Thanks so much to our listeners and supporters! If you enjoy what we are creating here we'd love for you to leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Introduction music: Nightmare - Scott Apple Closing music: Jessica - Joey Pecoraro
Another engaging convo with Scott Apple! This week we talk influences, muses, and inspiration. Show Scott some love by giving him a follow on Spotify or on Instagram @scott_manzana. You can always support him directly though his Venmo: @Manzanascott27
Aspn pop-up concert at Ijams Nature Center April 8th (Concert will be held rain or shine).
Tickets and information Here
*Discounted tickets for Patrons
- Aspnaudio.com
Thanks so much to our listeners and supporters! If you enjoy what we are creating here we'd love for you to leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Introduction music: Nightmare - Scott Apple
Closing music: Jessica - Joey Pecoraro
This week we dive in with Melissa Hale discussing aspects of creativity that many artists can relate to. This glimpse into Melissa's journey leaves plenty of encouragement for every listener to gain from. Connect with her here, linktr.ee/MelissaHale, where you can follow her socials as well as donate to her projects.
Aspn pop-up concert at Ijams Nature Center April 8th
Tickets and information Here
*Discounted tickets for Patrons
Patreon.com/aspnaudio
Aspnaudio.com
Thanks so much to our listeners and supporters! If you enjoy what we are creating here we'd love for you to leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
Big thanks to Kelsi Walker for sharing about her jam Sleep! Kelsi regularly shares openly about her life lessons when playing live and I am grateful to have her tell some of those stories on this podcast.
You can support Kelsi via Venmo at @Kelsi-Walker and on Instagram at @heythisiskelsi
Aspn pop-up concert at Ijams Nature Center April 8th
Tickets and information Here
*Discounted tickets for Patrons
Keep an eye out on our website aspnaudio.com and patreon.com/aspnaudio.
Thanks so much to our listeners and supporters! If you enjoy what we are creating here we'd love for you to leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Zack Miles leads us through hometown memories and the struggles of putting pen to paper. I always enjoy sitting down with Zack with no agenda other than conversation.
Show Zack some love through Venmo @Zack-Miles and @Zack.milez on instagram.
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Welcome back!! We are jumping right back in to another song story. This week with UT student, Hollie Sikes. Hollie is an incredible musician, writer, poet, & architectural student. She leads us through the story of how her candor filled track Arizona came to be.
Send Hollie some Venmo love @holliesikes
You can find Hollie’s music on all listening platforms.
Find out more about Aspn Audio at aspnaudio.com
Welcome to the Aspn Audio Podcast. Our first song story features the one and only Scott Apple! Often times artists will end up being the subjects of their own writing. In this case, Scott wrote these lyrics as retrospective wisdom to his younger self, while offering hope to his future intentions as well as to any listener who may relate.
Send Scott some Venmo love @Manzanascott27.
You can find Scott's music on all listening platforms.
Find out more about Aspn Audio at aspnaudio.com