Detroit Songwriter Dispatch

Willa Rae Adamo reflects on playing music in Detroit before moving to New York.  

 Pancho Villa’s Skull is a mariachi punk band from Pontiac headed by brothers Tino and Rolando Ybarra. Bandcamp Facebook From their bio: What do you get when you cross traditional Mariachi music with Punk rock snarl and attitude? The answer: Pancho Villa’s Skull. Pancho Villa’s Skull was started by Tino Ybarra in 2011. While growing […]

Dan Minard recently moved back to Detroit. Here we reflect on the difference between Nashville and Detroit music, taking care of yourself, speaking out, and much more. Check out http://thatdandyclassicmusichour.com/ for more Dan, and look for him around town!

This week, Jack Oats comes by and talks with Dave and Scott about his stage persona, van camaraderie, and a bit about gear. Bandcamp Facebook “Jack Oats (Justin Erion) writes indie americana folk rock with its own set of twists. Solo acoustic, one man band style looping to a full band set up. Jack Oats […]

John Freeman plays with The Codgers and writes poetry. He joined the Dispatch and we discussed what ‘arrogate’ means, the natural wisdom of Doop, and Dillaha’s probable protest against what we think ‘arrogate’ means.

Bunky Hunt of Whistlepig Records invited the Dispatch to his studio to chat about all things Whistlepig! Joining Bunky and Scott are songwriters Lonnie Stump and Ryan Dillaha. Bunky Hunt Bunky Hunt is a songwriter, recording engineer, and producer from Detroit, Michigan. “Raised during the 70’s, and inspired by bands such as the Rolling Stones, […]

Paco Higdon and Tom Phillips join the Dispatch and talk about their time playing music on a cruise ship, pet pigs, arranging music for stage and studio. Paco and Tom are currently working on opening a recording studio in Roseville. https://www.tuxedoavestudios.com/ PACO HIGDON TALENTED MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, PRODUCER, ARRANGER, AND ARTIST BORN AND RAISED IN THE DETROIT […]

Darren Shelton is the proprietor of the Ghost Light and Executive Director of Planet Ant. He joins us this week to talk about the talent in Detroit and how to manage a chaotic lifestyle when you love certainty.

An incredible night at Doop’s table in River Rouge. We talked music, but mostly the value of being good to each other. The night ends with passing a guitar around. Guests Don Duprie Alison Lewis Darren Shelton Jim Diamond Wally Kravens Kelly ‘The Assassin’ Corrigan Pat Vadnais

Anthony comes on the pod and talks about why he makes music, the role TV plays in it all, and what he wants to leave the world with.

Jim Diamond joins us to talk about producing bands, a little about the Detroit garage rock scene, and a little advice to those seeking professional careers in music.  

Billy Brandt joins the Dispatch and talks about the more visceral side to songwriting and the dominance of the heart over the mind.

Raye Williams joins us to talk about Detroit and Nashville, plus her fear of avian dinosaurs.

Jo Serrapere and John Devine join us this week for part 2 of our interview End Music – Hamtram Shimmy performed by Jo and John

Jo Serrapere and John Devine join us this week to talk Delta blues and how through darkness light is best seen. End Music – Hamtram Shimmy performed by Jo and John, recorded at SCOTTCast HQ in the Dispatch Greenroom

Carmel is a songwriter from Detroit with poppy idiosyncratic songs, literally designed to make you think. Check out her music on Bandcamp, Spotify, and her website.

Audra Kubat joins the Dispatch this week to talk about her songwriting process and the Detroit House Of Music! Detroit House of Music Facebook Page This Weeks Music in Detroit

Summer Like The Season joins us for an exceptional interview! After an arduous tour battling influenza in the back of a van, spirits are only up for the band. Summer Like The Season Facebook Bandcamp Spotify Summer and Sam also joined us for my favorite ever Dispatch Greenroom, only available on Patreon.  

Drew Schultz joins us on the podcast, sharing stories about working with Motown, his projects, plus a live-on-podcast arrangement & performance of a song. Check out his show as Drew Schultz & The Broken Habits at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion on March 16th He also stuck around for the Dispatch Green Room, only […]

John Salvage came highly recommended for the Dispatch, so here he is! He is playing Hamtramck Music Festival this year. Listen to his episode here or on the podcast player of your choice. And don’t miss out on his appearance on The Dispatch Greenroom, only for Patreon supporters.

Maybe you’ve seen Courtney Hurley at New Way, or perhaps you’ve seen her singing with the Miracle Men. She may have regaled you with any number of hilarious anecdotes and, if you’re lucky – maybe you got to hear a song. On this week’s Dispatch, Courtney comes by to talk about the long road she […]

Billboard ends: 8:24 Interview begins: 11:00 Joel Douglas Gray is a fantastic performer and songwriter. He’s releasing a single this Saturday at Ghost Light in Hamtramck and stopped by for a fantastic interview. If you love this interview, check out the bonus Dispatch with Joel – only on Patreon.

Listen to this week’s featuring the return of Brion Riborn from Barelyon! You heard him first on our episode featuring open mic hosts, so hear him now as an independent songwriter. Brion’s rap albums, the rules of songwriting, the state of our music scene, and more galore!

Matt Dmits joins the Dispatch for a fantastic interview covering all facets of songwriting and performing in Detroit. Check out Matt’s Bandcamp for his latest album!

Jesse Passage joins us this week on the Dispatch, giving us hilarity and insight into his melodic mind. Interview starts around 4 minutes, 18 seconds in.