Washington City Limits: Recent Episodes
Chuck Phillips
Broadcast from the Historic Turnage Theater in Downtown Washington NC, local musician Chuck Phillips chats in-depth with other notable musicians from Eastern North Carolina about their music and careers. Includes live performances.
Sheila Casalett who will be performing a concert in the Turnage Theater Gallery on November 4th calls in to chat about her unique style of performance and songwriting.
Nashville recording artist Cooper Greer stops by to chat about his new EP, "Whiskey Lies", what it takes to climb the ladder of success in the recording industry, and the high of hearing an audience sing your song back to you.
Singer/Songwriter/multi instrumentalist Tim Bivans stops in to chat about his background in music theory, songwriting process and musical inspirations. Tim performs two original songs, 'Ascending Embers' and, 'King of the Heavy Sigh'.
Lead guitarist, singer/songwriter J.B. Mayes sits down to discuss the art of tasteful, melodic lead guitar licks, music production, live performance and his background in music. J.B. performs an original composition, 'Blue Eyed Sigh' live on the podcast in addition to an improvisational jam with host, Chuck Phillips.
Lead guitarist, singer/songwriter J.B. Mayes sits down to discuss the art of tasteful, melodic lead guitar licks, music production, live performance and his background in music. J.B. performs an original composition, 'Blue Eyed Sigh' live on the podcast in addition to an improvisational jam with host, Chuck Phillips.
Holden Dixon is a multi-instrumentalist musician, songwriter and producer originally from Chocowinity, NC. Formerly known as the founding member of the acoustic/pop project, “Seaborn” as well as the frontman of Asheville, NC based rock n’ roll band, “STRAIGHTLINES”. Holden discusses his new single, "Giving it Up', available everywhere July 1st and performs a live version of that and another new original, 'Rivertown'.
15 year old Noah Jackson Cobb is a rising star in the Eastern North Carolina music scene. Writing and performing his own original songs, Noah has a unique style and delivery that evokes the feelings of a weathered musician much older than his years. Noah will perform a concert at the Turnage Theater on Friday, June 3rd and plays two orignal songs live on the podcast, 'Mississippi Grave' and, 'Pactolus'.
Alex Williams is a singer/composer and multi-instrumental performer. Having recorded and toured with Kool and The Gang, Stevie Wonder and Sly and The Family Stone (Just to name a few!), Alex has a wealth of knowledge and interesting stories to tell about his life in music. He will be performing two upcoming shows in Washington NC - At The Turnage Theater on May 6th and in Festival Park on June 12.
In this episode Ocracoke singer/songwriter/dancer/actor Desirée Ricker stops in to chat about her original music, touring with Britney Spears, singing at Carnegie Hall, acting in the award wining film, 'Being Dead' and much more. Desirée also performs two original songs, 'Ballad for Eliza' and, 'Ghost in the Water'.
Morgan Hudson Vickers, lead singer of Sidetrac, is the guest on this month's episode. Morgan discusses her various musical projects including being the lead singer in a cover band vs. writing and performing her own original material, the EP she released with Mo and the E Machine, as well as performing acoustic versions of two of her original songs.
In this episode Chuck interviews Adam Brinson - lead singer/songwriter for the Pittsboro based band, The Outboards. But there's more - Chuck and Adam formed their first band together, The Stickmen, in 7th grade! They reminisce on their days learning how to play and write orignal music, unearth a dusty old Stickmen recording from their early days and have a reunion with Stickmen drummer Nathan LeCompte. Adam performs two original compositions, "P.V.C" and "The Bug".
Chuck Phillips interviews local Washington, NC musician and bandmate Sonny Fields. Sonny discusses his musical background, bass gear, opening for Reba McEntire, songwriting process, hobby's outside of music and much more. Two of Sonny's original songs, 'Red Neck Woman' and, 'Never Gonna Go' are also featured.
In this episode guest host Vail Rumley chats with regular host, Chuck Phillips, about his new album, Act I: Scene II. Chuck performs acoustic versions of 'Hey Emily' and 'Magic' and discusses the process of writing and recording the album in his home studio during lockdown.
Chuck Phillips chats with Craig Woolard of the legendary Beach Music band, The Embers about his first bands, meeting Ray Charles, and much more. They perform an acoustic rendition of one of Craig's most requested songs, 'What You Do To Me'.
Part 2 of Chuck's chat with Craig Woolard of the legendary Beach Music band, The Embers. Craig discusses Embers floor shows, his departure from the band, solo career, and more. Concludes with his hit song, 'Love Don't Come No Stronger'.