The Sideman Chronicles

James Duke has been one of the top touring and session guitarists in the worship and CCM world for many years.   He is known for his inspiring guitar parts and also for his kind and peaceful nature.   James has worked with Matt Redman, John Mark McMillan, Johnnyswim, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kim Walker Smith, Chris Tomlin, Michael W. Smith, Phil Wickham, Mack Brock, Bryan and Katie Torwalt   and man...

Matt Stanfield has been in the Nashville music scene as a pianist, programmer, arranger and producer since the 90's. He is know for his creative and inspiring parts, but is also known to be a calming and stabilizing force in any room that he enters.   Matt has worked for Fleurie, Norah Jones, Michael W. Smith, Kelly Clarkson, Kasey Musgraves, Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett, Jake Owens, Brett Eldridge, Jos...

This is part one of our interview with Jeff. There was so much great stuff in the interview that we had to create two parts. Jeff King is one of the top session and touring guitarists in Nashville, TN. He is known for his musicality, amazing tones, and his ability to create a fun atmosphere in any room. Jeff has played live or in the studio for Faith Hill, Reba McEntire, Mindy McCready, Patty Love...

This is part two of our interview with Jeff. There was so much great stuff in the interview that we had to create two parts. Jeff King is one of the top session and touring guitarists in Nashville, TN. He is known for his musicality, amazing tones, and his ability to create a fun atmosphere in any room. Jeff has played live or in the studio for Faith Hill, Reba McEntire, Mindy McCready, Patty Love...

William Garcia has been the musical director at Lakewood Church in Houston Texas for over seven years.   P laying piano, producing, orchestrating, and calling the shots on stage— this guy is the top dog. He has played live or in the studio for PJ Morton, Tommy Sims, Coalo Zamorano, Israel Houghton, Darlene Zschech, Hillsong United, Matt Redman, Ceelo Green, Tauren Wells, Travis Green, BJ Putnam, M...

Anton Nesbitt is a highly sought after bassist and producer in Nashville, TN.   He is known for his high level musicality, easy going spirit, and kind nature.   He has played live or in the studio for BeBe & CeCe Winans, India. Arie, LeAnn Rimes, Jonny Lang, Keb Mo, Boyz To Men, Nashville TV Show, Greenleaf TV Show, Richard Smallwood, Heather Headley, Daniel Weatherspoon, Tommy Sims, Patti Austin,...

Bernie Chiaravalle has been a top touring sideman, session guitarist, songwriter and producer for several decades. He has been the guitarist and background vocalist in Michael McDonald's touring band for over 32 years. He has played live or in the studio for Michael McDonald, The Doobie Bros, Patrick Simmons, Christopher Cross, Vince Gill, Cher, David Pack, Ambrosia, Jeff Bridges, Billy Preston, P...

Steve Brewster has been a first call session drummer in Nashville since the 90's. He is known all over the world for his musical touch and innovative drum parts. Steve has played live or in the studio for Richard Marx, Faith Hill, Amy Grant, Peter Cetera, Dierks Bentley, Michael W. Smith, Bob Seger, Big And Rich, Chris Tomlin, Chicago, Little Big Town, Sara Groves, Jewel, Ricky Skaggs, Charlie Pea...

Steve Brewster has been a first call session drummer in Nashville since the 90's. He is known all over the world for his musical touch and innovative drum parts. Steve has played live or in the studio for Richard Marx, Faith Hill, Amy Grant, Peter Cetera, Dierks Bentley, Michael W. Smith, Bob Seger, Big And Rich, Chris Tomlin, Chicago, Little Big Town, Sara Groves, Jewel, Ricky Skaggs, Charlie Pea...

Mike Payne has been one of the top guitarists in the Nashville session scene for many years now. He is known for his guitar mastery, amazing work ethic, and the ability to fit musically and socially in any room. He has worked live or in the studio for Francesca Battistelli, Jonathan Cain, Jaci Velasquez, The Nashville TV Show, Mandisa, Casting Crowns, Christy Nockels, TobyMac, Lauren Daigle, Newsb...

Tabitha Fair has been one of the most sought after background vocalists in the music industry for many years. She is known all over the world for her amazing voice and musical versatility.   She has worked live or in the studio for Sting, Reba McEntire, U2, Bette Midler, Amy Grant, Keith Urban, Michael Bolton, Faith Hill, Randy Travis, Vanessa Williams, Olivia Newton-John, Michael McDonald and man...

Javier Solis has been a first call session percussionist and drummer in Nashville for over two decades.   He is known all over the world for his musical versatility and ability to light up a room.   He has played live or in the studio for Michael McDonald, Lauren Daigle, Israel Houghton, Jonny Lang, Andrae Crouch, Darlene Zchech, Jennifer Knapp, Jaci Velasquez, Kenny Loggins, Rachael Lampa, CeCe W...

Nate Dugger is a first call session guitarist in Nashville, and he is also a founding member of the band Drew Holcomb And The Neighbors. He has played live or in the studio for Amy Grant, Ben Rector, Chris August, Ellie Holcomb, Ingrid Michaelson, Brandon Heath, Matt Wertz, Andrew Peterson, CeCe Winans, Dave Barnes and many more. Nate and Jacob talk about Nate's early days on guitar and piano, the...

Akil Thompson has been a highly sought after touring and session musician for decades.   He has played guitar, keys, bass and drums at the highest levels. Creativity, excellence, and out of this world talent— that describes Akil.   He has played live or in the studio for Little Big Town, LeeAnn Rimes, Jonny Lang, Keb Mo, Josh Groban, Lauren Daigle, Israel Houghton, Tommy Sims, Marc Broussard, Dave...

Integrity, service, skill, passion, enthusiasm, and care are a few words that describe Dave Cleveland. Dave can light up a room with his smile, kind words and world class guitar parts. He has played live or in the studio for Steven Curtis Chapman, Rich Mullins, Rebecca St. James, FFH, Natalie Grant, Joy Williams, Jaci Velasquez, Little Big Town, Sara Groves, Ty Herndon, The Gettys, Gordon Mote, Ph...

Mark Douthit has been a world-renowned, first call session and touring saxophonist for many decades. He has played live or in the studio for Michael McDonald, Lionel Richie, Elton John, Amy Grant, Billy Joel, Vanessa Williams, Chris Stapleton, Garth Brooks, Michael W. Smith, Toby Keith, Hank Williams Jr., Whitney Houston, Tommy Sims, Larry Carlton, India Arie, The Spinners, Peter Cetera, Billy Pre...

Chris Rodriguez has been a first call session singer and guitarist for several decades. In addition to that he has also been able to balance out touring with tons of great artists. He is known all over the world for his versatility and musical excellence. He has played live or in the studio for Shania Twain, Vince Gill, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Loggins, Peter Cetera, Megadeth, Michael Mcdonald, Amy G...

Stu G has been a highly sought after guitarist all over the world for many decades. He is known for his creativity and atmosphere changing sounds but he is also an amazing songwriter, author, and podcast host. Stu was a founding member of the legendary band Delirious before he joined the music scene in Nashville TN. He has played live or in the studio for Michael W. Smith, All Sons and Daughters,...

Excellence, pocket, creativity, leadership and fun. Just a few words that describe this week's guest Dan Needham. Dan has been thriving in the Nashville session and touring scene for many years. He has played live or in the studio for Michael McDonald, Amy Grant, Peter Cetera, Nick Jonas, Michael W. Smith, Josh Groban, The Neville Bros, Tommy Sims, Dave Barnes, Kenny Loggins and so many more. Dan...

Jason Webb is one of the top session musicians in Nashville. He has played live or in the studio for Lauren Daigle, Natalie Grant, Vince Gill, Keith Urban, Amy Grant, Colbie Caillat, Little Big Town, Sheryl Crow, Steven Tyler and many more. Jason and Jacob talk about Jason's early days behind the piano, the importance of relationships in the music business, things he has learned from some amazing...

Jerry McPherson has been a first call session guitarist in Nashville for decades. He has played live or in the studio for Amy Grant, Chris Cornell, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Don Henley, Glen Campbell, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Rogers, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts and so many more. Jerry and Jacob talk about Jerry's beginnings in music, how he has split time between touring and recording sessions, thin...

Scott Williamson is a first call session drummer in Nashville. He has played live and in the studio with Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Brooks and Dunn, Alice Cooper, DC Talk, Casting Crowns, Natalie Grant, Michael W. Smith and many more.  Scott and Jacob chat about Scott's early musical influences, how he splits time between being a producer and a session player, serving an artist and their songs,...

Gordon Mote is one of the greatest piano players on this earth.  He has played live and in the studio for Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Dan and Shay, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Bob Seger, Randy Travis, Alan Jackson, Martina Mcbride, Kenny Rogers, Lady Antebellum, Lynyrd Skynyrd and so many more. Gordon and Jacob talk about his musical upbringing, how he develops piano...

The Sideman Chronicles is a music podcast hosted by Nashville session and touring musician Jacob Lowery. Jacob talks with some of the leading side men and women in the music business and finds out their secrets to success--and the best way to serve a song and an artist.    This is an introduction episode that will leave you wanting to dive into more! It features Gordon Mote, Scott Williamson, Jerr...