RoomRock Podcast

ART ON THE GROUND  -Fall of Saigon- When work pulls you into Paris a few days a week and sleep becomes non-negotiable, full-band arrangements with drums and late-night sessions get harder to justify. The result is a quieter, faster recording approach that still hits emotionally. That leaves us with the song ' Like Every Year'  The days get shorter, motivation dips, the body complains, an...

We sit down with Big Earl Matthews at the Good Luck Campout and trace how a campfire sing-along turns into a life built around blues, bands, and the people who make it possible. Along the way we get real about songwriting, taking chances on talent, and why music only works when you feel safe enough to be vulnerable out loud.  • early memories of singing along to records and getting first applause...

We dig into how Desert Hollow begins after the two meet in Santa Monica, and how being around a working musician can rewire your whole relationship to creativity. Nicole breaks down her favorite writing mode, when the lyrics show up almost fully formed and she has to catch them fast, then do the chord work later. Xander shares his winding route from early violin exposure to guitar obsession and ev...

Up in the Sierras at the Good Luck Campout Folk Festival had a chance to talk with Michael Gay. A great Musician and a good human all around! Song towards end is video. 

Mike and Moses sir down with German singer son writer Vanessa mezker

What happens when an aerospace engineer turns songwriter, hits the road, and starts writing indie-pop about AI, gravity, and what it means to be human? Mark's answer is equal parts science, heart, and live-show grit - and it might change the way you think about creativity.

Mark shares his unique journey from aerospace scientist to musician, exploring how his scientific mind influences his songwriting and performances. This episode delves into the intersection of science, music, and human connection, highlighting the importance of authenticity and community.

Indonesian singer-songwriter Elan Zoek joins Mike and Moses for a RoomRock Kitchen Session. Growing up on Lombok, Elan found his way from drums and guitar to becoming a frontman, eventually building a life in music in Germany. He talks about his journey, the reggae and funk influences shaping his sound today, and his ambitions for new original music — plus two live performances.

Hamburg singer-songwriter Adam Brixton joins Mike & Moses for a conversation at the kitchen table about songwriting, classical music, busking, and finding community through music. Adam shares how artists like Tommy Emmanuel, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, and Jason Mraz influenced his journey, and explains why many of his songs begin as dreams or deeply personal experiences. The episode also featur...

  Singer-songwriter and Country Roads bar owner Loughrey Kuhn joins us at the kitchen table to talk about the journey that brought him to Germany and his decision to leave a desk job behind in pursuit of music. He shares the realities of trying to make a living as an independent musician, the challenges of starting over in a new country, and the long road that led him to where he is today. It's an...

New Zealand singer-songwriter Nick Hohepa joins us at the Kitchen Table to reflect on a lifetime of making music. Drawing on decades of experience, Nick shares a veteran's perspective on performance, perseverance, and what it takes to sustain a creative life as an artist. We also discuss his role as a mentor to younger musicians navigating the challenges of today's music industry. Nick sticks arou...

Welcome to the new podcast THE KITCHEN SESSIONS with Mike and Moses — connecting the heart of the country music scene in Hamburg and across Germany with the roots and spirit of the Modesto, California country scene. Each episode brings together musicians, stories, traditions, and the people keeping country music alive on both sides of the world. In this episode, we sit down with Mario Ostermann ht...

Music as Therapy: Sean Martin on Combat, PTSD, and the Power of SongwritingDescription:In this moving episode of RoomRock Podcast: 3 Songs, host Mike Armstrong (BE|AH, bARK) sits down with Sean Martin of The Quarantined. Sean opens up about his 2006–2007 deployment to Iraq as a combat soldier, sharing a thoughtful and difficult discussion on how music serves as a vital therapy for his PTSD. A man...

Music as Therapy: Sean Martin on Combat, PTSD, and the Power of SongwritingDescription:In this moving episode of RoomRock Podcast: 3 Songs, host Mike Armstrong (BE|AH, bARK) sits down with Sean Martin of The Quarantined. Sean opens up about his 2006–2007 deployment to Iraq as a combat soldier, sharing a thoughtful and difficult discussion on how music serves as a vital therapy for his PTSD. A man...

In this Roomrock episode, author and musician Debora Masterson joins us for three songs and a heartfelt conversation about her new book Freedom Quest and the legacy of Freedom Quest, the Band founded by Craig Ingraham in 1973. https://deboramasterson.com      / freedomquestbook      / freedomquestbook  

In this Roomrock episode, author and musician Debora Masterson joins us for three songs and a heartfelt conversation about her new book Freedom Quest and the legacy of Freedom Quest, the Band founded by Craig Ingraham in 1973. https://deboramasterson.com      / freedomquestbook      / freedomquestbook  

The Fall of Saigon (France) is back with a song from his latest album THAT SUMMERTIME with his song THE BLACKHOLE AND THE SMALL BEE a single from an album that is in my humble opinion one of his best to date! So do yourself a favour and follow the link above and listen for yourself! You won't be disappointed!

Singer-songwriter Marten  (Bonn, Germany) is emotionally reserved in his personal life and tends to be shy in social settings. He uses songwriting as a way to express feelings that would otherwise remain unspoken. In this episode, Marten talks about his deep connection to music and how playing guitar and singing have become his personal form of therapy—helping him process emotions and express his...

  To Craft a Song With Love Bernard Mile' talks about his 3 Songs MADA, What a Shame, and Where Are You. It's a candid conversation of a young singer songwriter trying to showcase his music in an ever changing landscape. LISTEN TO MORE FROM BERNARD MILE'   / 9pwvzhfhnyfd3gr19  

Sarima uses AI to transform her own writing into finished songs and experienced the overwhelming moment of hearing her poems come alive for the first time. What initially began as a technical experiment became a surprising discovery: hearing her own words set to music helped her find new perspectives on her depression.

Chandler Pratt- The Good Stuff- California Chandler Pratt (The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit), speaks about his life in Europe, his solo career and his new found love of writing and singing songs.

  Chandler Pratt- The Good Stuff - California Chandler Pratt (The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit), speaks about his life in Europe, his solo career and his new found love of writing and singing songs.

Deep Voices  For DEThomas, his deep, resonant voice is not just a stylistic choice—it is an extension of his self. He reflects on how, from a young age, he gravitated toward low, rich tones, rejecting the high-pitched voices that reminded him of childhood authority figures. Over time, he trained his voice, sculpting it into an instrument capable of carrying the weight of his emotions.

Andrew Baird Patchworks a Scottish folk musician shares his journey from singing in the shower to performing at Dundee's Bank Bar, where he discovered a vibrant and close-knit music community. Through exploring musical influences like Brian Ferry and Mississippi John Hurt, he has developed a distinctive style blending traditional folk elements with character-driven storytelling.

Musician Bernard Mile' continues his search for for a life of music after music school while pushing ever closer towards finishing his second album.