Jrodconcerts: The Podcast

On the occasion of his new EP, Who's Gonna Love Me Now, the trailblazing Nashville Indie-pop based Mokita returns to Jrodconcerts: The Podcast to talk about covering Bonnie Raitt and other giants; the special Pop movement growing in Nashville, what really causes personal fulfillment, Health, getting engaged and more! For more on Mokita, visit: www.thisismokita.com Learn more about your ad choices....

The incomparable Pam Autuori, best known from her moniker TOMI joins Jrod for the latest episode. On the heels of her excellent latest Album, 'Late Bloomer' (Due August 2023) the LA based Indie Rock trailblazer calls rom Sonom, CA  to talk about her individual experiences falling in love with songwriting as a kid, how playing with the likes of KT Tunstall and War on Drugs has inspired her Artistry...

Called “One Of The Most Important Albums of The 21st Century” by Americana UK, Doug Levitt’s Debut Album Edge of Everywhere is an instant masterpiece. Across 12 powerful tracks, Levitt invites listeners on his ongoing Greyhound bus journey over the last decade, sharing the inspiring stories of folks he’s met along the way with more than 120,000 miles logged on the road. Produced by GRAMMY Award-wi...

To celebrate 'Get Happy' A Judy Garland Celebration with the Nashville Symphony, and the 2023 Album 'Nobody's Fool', acclaimed Singer, Songwriter and actress Morgan James returns to Jrodconcerts: The Podcast. The conversation taking place hours before a sold-out audience at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center celebrating Judy Garland's centennial, delves on the legacy and impact of the late G...

Katie Boeck’s voice is earthy and cosmic. Her muses, modern and ancient. Her power, higher and worldly. An accomplished singer/songwriter and actor who shared the lead role of Wendla in the Tony nominated Broadway revival of “Spring Awakening”, Katie is a unique creative soul. Her new album Calico (Out NOW) captures the arc of maturing relationships—from naïveté and illusion to self-love and sover...

Recapping a magical Bonnaroo 2023 with Friend of the show Sammy Rae, the beacon of good vibes that is Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee and rising star Ben Goldsmith. Each of them had spectacular moments at 'The Farm' in Manchester, Tennessee and we were glad to have a minute to share the energy of the weekend with each. Please Enjoy!______ This episode is brought to you by LMNT! What is LMNT? It’s...

Special episode Live from Bonnaroo 2023. First, we meet backstage with Friend of the show Andrew McMahon, a few hours before what was an unforgettable set at the 'What Stage' in front of 20,000 people in a pristine afternoon of music. We discuss fatherhood, the relationship with the fans, touring and Bonnaroo. Then, we meet with Jackson Stell, best known for his moniker 'Big Wild'. As a performer,...

Day Two of The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival from an electric Manchester, Tennessee. Today's guest, is a six-piece band called CVC, also known as Church Village Collective. Reviving the sounds of 60s psych rock in their new album Get Real, and with years of hard work behind them (that is finally paying off) the band is now starting to conquer America after becoming household names in Europe. Th...

We begin coverage of The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival from a hot and energetic Manchester, Tennessee. First up, we talk backstage with Cimafunk, and artist that first came to our radar last year during a sold-out show in Nashville's 'Exit In' that people are still raving about. Cimafunk is a Grammy-nominated, Afro-Cuban Rockstar. His name refers to his heritage as a “cimarrón,” Cubans of Afric...

We bid goodbye to the milestone 50th anniversary of CMA Fest, the longest-running Country Music festival in the world with Tyra Madison and Chase Mitchell. Born in Charleston, West Virginia – raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Chase has been writing and playing music all his life. Having had many ups and downs throughout the years of being an aspiring artist; no one could’ve prepared for what would happe...

Wrapping up the milestone 50th anniversary of CMA Fest, the longest-running Country Music festival in the world with 90's Country Icon Ty Herndon and Friend of the Show and rising star Grace Leer. The legendary festival has become the city’s signature Country Music event that hosts tens of thousands of fans from all 50 states and 39 international countries. With Ty, we chat about Love, maturity in...

800K downloads and hundreds of guests later, Jamie is joined by Chase Chafin and Brandon "Bus" Shelton  of 49 Winchester for episode #400! The lads join us to chat of the concept of time as we get older, missing family moments while being on the road, physical warm ups before the show, forging musical bonds with London and more. Hard to believe it all started off as a hobby. It’s arguably the bigg...

A dedicated singer/songwriter raised in Charleston, SC, Haley Mae Campbell has loved music and performing arts all her life. Dedicated to her craft since a young age, her sights were always on big things, And yet,  here we are. it's 2023 and thanks to her excellent latest release '20something' and a massive hit single 'Never Been in Love' she is finally getting well-deserved recognition as one of...

A husband-and-wife Americana duo, Carolina Story create powerfully atmospheric songs with the combination of their heartfelt stories of love and struggle and the honesty and passion of their vocals. Featuring Ben and Emily Roberts, Carolina Story was formed in 2009, two years after they first met. Ben hailed from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and formed his first band when he was in junior high, playing g...

Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter married duo Jim And Sam has been enchanting audiences since 2017, and along the way shot the documentary After So Many Days, which chronicled a year straight of them playing one show a day for a year. Emerging as a film festival phenomenon, it took home “Best Music Documentary” at Nashville Film Festival 2020 among many awards. Their new album 'Good On The Other Side' i...

Our latest guest on Jrodconcerts: The Podcast is something of a rising Legend when it comes to the realms of visual art in music. Taylor rushing, from Washington State is a visual Artist who has drawn and worked with anyone who's anyone in the music industry, including The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson and The Black Keys. Indeed, it was he who has drawn some iconic artwork of Pal's Sierra Ferrell'...

From the time he started playing drums at a young age, to eventually picking up the guitar at age 13, Fraser Churchill always saw music in his life, he just didn't know he would one day become one of Nashville's most in demand Singer-Songwriters.  A prolific Artist, Fraser grew up in the UK, making his way to Liverpool where he spent time with Sir Paul McCartney, receiving valuable advice on craft...

To celebrate the release of the upcoming new album 'Peace Mountain' -- celebrated  singer-songwriter and friend of the show Nicholas Jamerson -- joins Jrodconcerts: The Podcast for a conversation that explores his early experiences in both writing and music. He also shares how a newfound emphasis on mindfulness has changed his life and that of his loved ones, how the words of the late Allum Cornie...

Live from Highlands, NC, the home of Bear Shadow Music Festival, we are joined by two of the dazzling rising trailblazers in music: Neal Francis and Myron Elkins. Neal recently released 'Sentimental Garbage', a powerful follow up to 2021's 'In Plain Sight' while Friend of the show Myron Elkins album  'Factories, Farms & Amphetamines' has been an instant smash hit. With Neal we chat about his perso...

In this exclusive interview from Bear Shadow Festival in Highlands, NC our Friend, Lissie shares with Jamie the strategies she implemented that helped her bootstrap and kick start a successful popcorn company 'Otts’ Pops Indie POP'. Co-Founded with Diane Ott Whealy (Co-founder of Seed Savers Exchange, mother & author) during 2020, Otts’ Pops Indie POP has become a small phenomenon consistently sel...

Today, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced its 2023 Inductees. We break down the final list with our Friend and audience favorite Jason Hanley, VP of Visitor Education and Visitor Engagement Engagement at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The inductees are: Performer Category Kate Bush Sheryl Crow Missy Elliott George Michael Willie Nelson Rage Against the Machine The Spinners Musical In...

SNACKTIME is Philadelphia’s revered seven-piece brass-heavy band with funk, punk, jazz, pop, and R&B influences. The outfit recently released its highly anticipated debut album, Sounds From The Street: Live! and have been featured by NPR Music, Good Morning America, and The Today Show. In this in-depth conversation, the band shares with Jamie the inside story of the group. How it started, the chem...

We welcome Chris and Donnie Davisson, best known as The Davisson Brothers Band are a genre-blurring mountain rock band formed in Clarksburg, West Virginia Along with nephew Gerrod Bee and lifelong family friend Aaron Regester, the band has created a uniquely authentic Appalachian country sound which has helped them grow into one of the most successful independent acts in the world. Their new album...

We welcome Christina Fuller, Festival Director for Waterfront Blues Festival, taking place July 1 -4 in  Portland, Oregon. The Waterfront Blues Festival is one of the most renowned celebrations of the blues in the world. Founded in 1988, the festival has welcomed over 2,000 acts including Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Plant, Mavis Staples and Trombone...

We welcome founding member Mary Webster, of Hudson Valley, NY quartet 'Upstate' to the show. For close to a decade, Upstate has garnered acclaim for their pure harmonies, effortless arrangements, and tender storytelling. Their brand new album "You Only Get a Few" (out now) is a wholly honest, deeply engaging collection that swells with illustrative verse, winsome arrangements, and poignant motifs...