Bottom of the Bill

Brett Bass is the lead singer and guitarist for bluegrass/outlaw country band, Grandpa's Cough Medicine. In this episode, we talk about the community of flat pickers, fighting (sometimes literally) through a tour and having to fight philosophically for what you believe in. This episode really was a fantastic dive into the bluegrass underworld, but also a really endearing episode about standing up...

On this thick and meaty episode, guitarist and humble as ever, Cacique Jakar, joins the boys for a non stop ride of backstories and musical odysseys. We may have gone on a few tangents, but at the end of the day everything that was said was too good to cut!  We have a mech store now! Check it out below!! https://bottom-of-the-bill.creator-spring.com/ Cacique's Links: https://www.instagram.com/caci...

Our Season 5 Opener!! Jack Mock from Mock Shop Music Exchange and guitarist for Dean Winter and The Heat, joined the boys for a non stop hilarious interview covering everything rock and roll. You won't believe how much Anton can talk about guitars. A real engaging podcast to say the least.    We have a mech store now! Check it out below!! https://bottom-of-the-bill.creator-spring.com/ Jack's Links...

This week on Bottom of the Bill's season finale (we'll be back in a month we swear!) we have music festival talent buyer and promoter, Paul Levine, to talk about his decade long involvement with creating and running Bear Creek and Hulaween at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. While starting in the restaurant industry, he brought his elite customer service attitude towards cur...

A very special live episode (originally airing July 26, 2022) featuring all of the boys from Side Hustle! Sean Thomas, bassist, and Aaron Plotz, drummer, with of course your two favorite co-hosts, Anton Laplume, guitarist, and Billy Begley, keyboardist, all join together to answer their rabid fans's questions before premiering Side Hustle's new documentary: The Making of Liberation! This was a ver...

A.J. Hall is a New Orleans jazz drummer for piano legend, Jon Cleary, and is now based out of Tampa, Florida. While A.J. isn't touring the world in Jon's incredible jazz band, he's inside his studio cranking out drum beats and breaks for his website Left Field Drum Breaks. A.J. gave us the ins and outs about how to market your tracks for producers and how to get their attention on social media. Ma...

Andre Martins is a multi-instrumentalist, but is primarily a keyboardist and DJ in the Jacksonville area. This episode was very wholesome through and through, and we definitely want to join Andre on his Rythym Rydz show where he drives DJ’s around Jacksonville while they spin fresh tracks in his mom’s minivan. Follow his channel below, and while you’re there make sure to like and subscribe to Bott...

Terrell "TJ" Johnson is a prolific young drummer who has just joined Jai'len Josey's live band and is just getting back from playing Essence Fest 2022. Terrell was a wonderful guest and we slowly diverged from the details of his musical career and dove into the grand scheme of music business! A really great thought provoking episode.  We have a mech store now! Check it out below!! https://bottom-o...

Jacob Hudson is the co-owner of local music studio, Pine Studios, located in Murray Hill. While also being a seasoned engineer, Jacob also is a singer/songwriter and has released his music under his own name. Jacob was gracious to let us move our entire set up to his location and we have to say, it makes us look like a million bucks. Anton’s not too shabby either.   Jacob’s Links: https://www.inst...

Jose and Liston are two phenomenal young musicians that are just coming off the road from several national tours. They are taking their chances and moving to Los Angeles with dreams to make it big in their music career. This episode goes from funny to off the rails quickly from unpopular opinions to full out conspiracy theories in the white house. Follow us and share with every person you know! HE...

Mitch and Tristan are the keyboardist and lead guitarist for indie rock band, Flipturn, based out of Fernandina Beach, FL. They have been touring nationally the past couple of years and are starting to get really known around the country after being put on giant festival line ups. It was very nice seeing such success from two humble musicians. Please make sure to check out their new EP, Whales, on...

Madison is a singer/songwriter working under Endangered Wiseman Studios in Jacksonville, Florida. She has recently released her two new singles, Ghost Girl and Addicted, which you can stream on Spotify. She is also announcing that today she will be releasing her newest single, Do You Wanna?, on all platforms! Check out her music in the links below! Don't forget to like and subscribe!! And as alway...

Aaron Webb is a self taught bassist that started from Valdosta, Georgia. Within the first year of picking up a bass and playing it, Aaron joined the legendary jam band, Custard Pie. After moving to Jacksonville and quickly after the band break up, Aaron partnered up with drummer Brandon Howell and together they joined Firewater Tent Revival, bluegrass favorites in Duval, and later joined Wigeon wi...

Rock revivalists and absolute future legends of Jacksonville's rock scene, up and coming band, Fortune Child (Christian Powers, Buddy Crump and Jon Ward) join the podcast to talk about their new album, Close To The Sun, and their newly reformed three piece group. You have to see them live! It's an absolutely incredible experience. Make sure to check out their album as well, and don't forget to lik...

In this week's episode of Bottom of the Bill, beat slicer and hip hop producer, Caleb Fesco, shows up for one of our favorite in depth interviews. Currently working with rapper, Airospace, Caleb tells his story about how he started making beats in his bedroom to being recognized and on an album with a nationally touring artist! For more on Caleb and Airospace, check out the links below.  WE HAVE A...

Keeka the Brave, formally known as Elon Hiers, is a mutli-instrumentalist from Jacksonville, Florida. He is best known as the drummer for up and coming southern rock band, Cowford, and is branching off into his own solo project, Keeka the Brave. His new single, Wanderer is available now on all platforms, and you can stream it below. Welcome back to Bottom of the Bill! Season 4 is going to be a fun...

Shawn Pfaffman is a blues and jazz pianist and organist for his newly formed group, Spot Organ Trio which blends funk and jazz in a new genre he calls "Junk." His long career as a performing artist has taken him from being signed with UAA to winning Blues Festival contests and more! His new album, Monk Funk, will be releasing this Saturday, April 8th on Spotify. Check out his links below!   https:...

Brian Lester is the manager of VINYL Record Pressing, a factory in Mayport Beach, Florida that specializes in vinyl record duplication. An incredibly gifted and technical person, Brian has also been through the ropes as an original musician and has learned how to rely on his intellect and skills as an auto-mechanic hobbyist to pursue his journey through the music industry. As always, let us know w...

DJ Se7ven is a local DJ, trivia host, professional roaster and borderline stand up comedian with his new twist on bar events and name that tune games. In this episode we discuss starting your own brand, and the entrepreneurship it takes to quit your day job and become your own boss!  New Side Hustle album available on all platforms. Hit the website for links: www.sidehustletheband.com DJ Se7ven's...

Two time grammy award winning artist, Ulysses Owens Jr., joins the podcast for an incredibly informative interview. Playing with big names such as Kurt Elling, Christian McBride and Gregory Porter, Ulysses also is a teacher at The Julliard School and philanthropist with his non-profit organization, Don't Miss A Beat, reaching out to students with music education and support. An entrepreneur above...

Alan King is the lead singer for pop-punk band, Adversaries, and is the guitarist for hardcore band, Southpaw. He is also partners with screen printing company, Grind Time, who also has a podcast with former guest, Chris Richard, called Together We Print. Jacksonville through and through, Alan shares his story of how to juggle everything at once! Check out all of his projects below! Alan King's Li...

This week, the lovely Sailor Jane discusses her path towards her music career, her new reggae project and the problems with nepotism in the music business. From booking at the Prohibition Kitchen in Saint Augustine, to working on collaborations with New York City studios, Sailor Jane really has her work cut out for her. Check out her music on Spotify below!. As always, let us know what you think i...

Drummer and bassist or J.J. Grey and Mofro, and former bassist for the Derek Trucks Band, Todd Smallie and Craig Barnette join the boys for an incredible name dropping interview. Stars! They're just like us! Haha, but seriously we had a blast with Todd and Craig and can't wait to see them again soon.  Todd and Craig's Links: https://www.instagram.com/cbplaysthedrums/ https://www.instagram.com/todd...

7 String Guitar enthusiast and Jazz Maestro, Taylor Roberts, returns to the podcast to promote his new album, "Live at The Blue Jay." A collection of instrumental covers performed live at the Blue Jay Listening Room. Fresh off the release, Taylor is also now producing another live record featuring a Jazz Quintet. We hope to have Taylor back on the podcast soon! He's always working on something ama...

On this week's episode of Bottom of the Bill, singer/songwriter (and borderline stand up comedienne) Kelani Rose joins the boys for a very giggly but informative podcast. Kelani has just put out her very first single "Smell The Roses" on Spotify and all streaming platforms. Listen to all the trials and tribulations it takes to get just one song out into the ether. And while you're at it, head over...