Jam w/ Jason

Justin Terry rolled into our studio with a 90-pound Bernadoodle in a Class C motorhome, a gig that night, and a story worth hearing. From six years in a gospel quartet to five country albums to 110 episodes of true crime TV in Knoxville, this one goes everywhere and earns every minute of it.🎥 Recorded & filmed by CDF Music Group🎚️ Audio captured by Scott Clements (@harmonicbloom)Follow Justin...

In this episode of Jam w/ Jason, I sat down with Jori and Marcus from the Chicagoland band Blue Rose. We talk about how the band came together after years away from music, the transition from playing covers to writing original songs, and the creative process behind their debut album Blue Moon. We also discuss songwriting inspiration, their multi-genre sound, and how community and collaboration hel...

Rachel Neal stopped into the CDF studio for a full session — two unreleased original songs and a sit-down conversation about how she got here. She picked up the guitar at 24, wrote her first song, and has not slowed down since. Three singles out, a Nashville recording trip on the books, a headlining show at Charles City Theater, and an opening slot for Thompson Square and David Nail at a benefit c...

Ivy Ford is one of the most compelling voices in Chicago blues today and she’s earned every bit of it the hard way. Born in Waukegan, IL and raised on the South Side of the blues scene, Ivy has been performing live since age 13. She plays piano, guitar, alto saxophone, bass, and more almost entirely self-taught. She opened for Buddy Guy at his own club. She made the finals at the International Blu...

In this episode of Jam w/ Jason, Country artist @haleybundymusic joins from Nashville to tell her story. She grew up in a small town in Ohio singing karaoke duets with her dad, Foreigner being their go to, and never stopped. She graduated high school early, convinced her whole family to pack up and move to Nashville, and hit the ground running. In this episode she opens up publicly for the first t...

In this episode of Jam w/ Jason, @nathanevansfox joins from Nashville to tell his story. He grew up in the hills of western North Carolina surrounded by bluegrass and Celtic music, picking up violin at four years old and never really putting it down. He spent years bouncing between New York, Houston, and Atlanta before landing in Nashville in his 30s, not chasing a dream, but finally ready to comm...

Caitlin Mae is one of country music's most compelling rising voices and she has earned every bit of it the hard way. Born and raised in a small mining town in Abertridwr, South Wales, Caitlin fell in love with country music during family trips to Florida and never looked back. At 16 she was chosen to perform on stage with Carrie Underwood during her Cry Pretty 360 Tour. She packed her life up and...

In this episode of Jam w/ Jason, folk-Americana duo The Lone Canary join me to dive into songwriting, the evolution of their sound, creative collaboration, and the stories behind their music. The Lone Canary performed two songs of their new album Dime Store Horses, which is on our YouTube page. #livemusic #americana #folkmusic #liveperformance ‪@TheLoneCanary‬ Recorded & filmed by CDF Music Gr...

In this episode of Jam w/ Jason, Illinois troubadour Marques Morel sits down to talk songwriting, life on the road, and the stories that shape his raw, road-worn sound. Known for his gritty delivery, folk-country roots, and one-man-band energy, Marques performed an original tune that captures his storytelling style and Midwestern spirit. Performances coming soon. Subscribe to stay updated on new s...

In the episode of Jam w/ Jason, Singer-songwriter Nathan Dean sits down with me to talk songwriting, life on the road, creative process, and more. Nathan performed his original song “Small Town U.S.A.”, which is available on our YouTube Channel! Subscribe to receive updates and the latest performances. #livmusic #singersongwriter #musicgenre #liveperformance #nathandeanandthedamnband #nathandean R...

Singer-songwriter Joie Wailes sits down with me to talk songwriting, musical influences, creative process, and her role in DSO Rocks — the annual collaboration between the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra and rock music . #livemusic #singersongwriter

In this episode of Jam w/ Jason I sat down with Aaron Newsome for a fun, laughter-filled conversation packed with great stories. They dive into his new song, how he got into country music, the artists who shaped him, and his path to becoming an artist.

In this episode of Jam w/ Jason, I sit down with Craig Gerdes. Conversations about his musical path, inspirations, family, and his newly released album Highs n' Lows . This episode was recorded at CDF Music Group.