DittyTV's Insights | Music Interviews

Sam Shansky talks with and Kittel & Co., fronted by in-demand violinist, Jeremy Kittel. Previously of the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet, Kittel demonstrated similar scope as a composer-arranger- collaborator for such diverse artists as My Morning Jacket, Yo-Yo Ma & the Silk Road Ensemble, and Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn. Recorded June 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

A Louisiana native, now 25-year East Nashville resident, Kevin Gordon is a touring recording artist and songwriter. Tilt and Shine is his latest release; it was ranked #2 in Paste's Best Roots and Blues Albums of 2018. 2012's Gloryland, garnered high critical praise from The New York Times, USA Today, Rolling Stone, and many others. His songs have been covered by Keith Richards, Levon Helm, Irma T...

Our very own Mark Edgar Stuart talks with his old friend, Matt Ross-Spang, a GRAMMY-winning recording engineer who’s worked with Jason Isbell, Margo Price, The Lone Bellow, Anderson East, Drive-By Truckers, and many more, including Mark, on his album, Trinity My Dear. You’re gonna love this conversation, as they cover Matt’s working career, which saw him starting young at the famous Sun Studios, a...

The son of a preacher man, Mississippi-raised Thorn spent much of his childhood in church, participating in multiple weekly services with his father as well as at neighboring African American congregations, where he became entranced with the music whose infectious spirit is captured on the new album. Don't Let the Devil Ride collects soulful songs originally cut by black southern gospel groups and...

Those who have followed Ruthie Foster's eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel. Ruthie’s astonishing voice has taken her on an amazing ride. She came from humble church choir beginnings in rural Texas, followed by a tour of duty with the U.S. Navy Band, and ended up in Austin, Texas. Recorded Jan. 2019 See omn...

Rebecca & Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe are singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist sisters creating their own brand of Roots Rock 'n' Roll: gritty, soulful, and flavored by their southern heritage. Originally from Atlanta and currently living in Nashville, they are descendants of tortured artist and creative genius Edgar Allan Poe. Recorded May 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Live from the Red Carpet at the 2018 Americana Honors & Awards Show, Tatiana Z catches up with Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan of The Milk Carton Kids for a quick chat about performing at the DittyTV studio during Folk Alliance in 2012, hosting the Awards Show, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Wright sits down with legendary pedal steel player Lloyd Green. Lloyd has a one-of-a-kind background as a pedal steel guitar player, who’s most-notably known for his session work, having played on records with artists such as The Byrds, Johnny Cash, Paul McCartney, and many, many more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Some might recognize Sarah Potenza from her time spent on the hit TV show, The Voice. Others might know her for her acclaimed debut record, Monster, which she released on Snax Records in 2016. She’s a female empowerment specialist with a gift for lighting up a room, and her conversation here with Sam Shansky covers everything from her love for the Whole Foods Hot Bar to the choice to be her own bo...

Live from the Red Carpet at the 2018 Americana Honors & Awards Show, Tatiana Z catches up with The McCrary Sisters for a quick chat about how they got started in the music business, being a part of the Awards Show house band, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tatiana Z catches up with Michael and Tanya of The War And Treaty for a quick chat during Americanafest 2018. They discuss presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Irma Thomas at the 2018 Americana Honors & Awards Show and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As The War and Treaty, Michael and Tanya serve up healing and pain robbing with freewheeling joy on a monumental new full-length album, Healing Tide. The War and Treaty deliver live shows and records that make the hairs on the back of necks stand up. Their music and stories bring tears and goosebumps, but ultimately, more is at work. In the midst of Michael and Tanya’s open, beaming faces and unit...

Music editor for the Memphis Flyer Alex Greene sits down with author, filmmaker and historian Robert Gordon to discuss Gordon's new book Memphis Rent Party, as well as it's accompanying compilation album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Emmanuel has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. Or at least they would if he was the kind of artist who was ever satisfied. At the age of six, he was touring regional Australia with his family band. By 30, he was a rock n’ roll lead guitarist burning up stadiums in Europe. At 44, he became one of five people ever named a Certified Guitar Player by his idol, musi...

Canadian born, Nashville based singer-songwriter Liam Russell talks with Sam Shansky about his move to Nashville, his EP "No Contest," and more.  Recorded Feb. 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Black Lillies returned for their second appearance at the DittyTV studios! After their performance, Amy Wright talked with the band about the evolution of their sound, their album 'Stranger To Me,' and changes within the group's lineup.    Recorded Nov. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another interview from the 2018 Americanafest red carpet where we talk with the winner of Emerging Artist of the Year, Lilly Hiatt! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tatiana interviews The Lone Bellow on the red carpet during Americanafest 2018! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louisiana native Rod Melancon sits down for an interview after his Concert Series performance where discusses the making of his music videos, meeting his wife on set, and his most recent album!   Recorded Oct. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tatiana Z. has a quick chat with Wheeler Walker Jr. on the red carpet at the 2018 Americanafest! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma native Parker Millsap visited the studio and performed a captivating solo set with just an acoustic guitar. Afterwards, he sat down for an interview where he discusses the influence that the blues had on him, playing music in a pentecostal church, and his songwriting process.    Recorded April 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Front Country is a bluegrass band based in San Francisco, CA. They stopped by the studio to play a Concert Series at DittyTV, and then sat down for an interview with Amy Wright where they discuss Telluride, the group's personal take on bluegrass, and their latest album release.    April 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

St. Paul De Vence is an Americana band based out of Seattle, WA. Amy Wright sat down with Lyda Ramsey and Ben Door from the group to learn a little bit more about the band and to dive deeper into their music.    Recorded May 2017 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Shore plays fiddle and performs vocals for the country music group Asleep At the Wheel. She sat down for an interview at Ameripolitan 2018 with Amy Wright where they discuss their touring schedule, the 80 or so members who have come through the band, and how the band got their start touring with Alice Cooper.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choi...

Ona is an indie rock band based in Huntington, WV. In this interview, they tell us about recording in Athens, GA, the evolution of some of their songs, and the thriving music scene in Huntington.    Recorded May 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices