Jrodconcerts: The Podcast

We welcome one of the America's premier studio musicians, guitarists and producers, Adam Shoenfeld. With  his first solo album 'All The Birds Sings' (Out Now) Adam brings the  same rock n' roll spirit that he has brought to country music for two  decades. A career that has seen him play guitar on over 45 No. 1 songs, and earn seven nominations for the Academy of Country Music’s Guitar Player of th...

Continuing a lineage of tough, gritty Rock 'N Roll women, Molly Martin is a rising musical treasure. Known  for her powerful live performances, Molly has been tearing up stages  throughout Nashville, including iconic venues and stages like The  Basement and The High Watt. Originally from  Philadelphia, Molly's latest EP released in late 2020, 'What you Need'   was a favorite on stations such as 'L...

Nashville based Erin Rae, one of music's brightest talents returns to the show for the first time since May 2021. Erin's highly anticipated new album 'Lighten Up' is set for release on February 4 via Thirty Tigers/Good Memory and is sure to be an early contender for Album of The Year. The album was produced by neo-psychedelic Jonathan Wilson (Father John Misty) and features an evolved musical soun...

Claudia Hoyser, one of Country music's rising talents returns to the show for the first time since April 2021. On  the heels of a record-breaking year, Claudia shares with Jamie  highlights of 2021. Among them, opening for Miranda Lambert, Blake  Shelton and bringing her full length debut album 'Red Light Turning  Green' to life on stage. Other topics in this  great interview include memories of H...

With  songs that speak directly and passionately about the human quest for   fulfillment, and the realities of life, Dillon Warnek is a songwriter  like no other in Nashville. A  songwriter whose perfectly crafted songs made of flesh, blood, and soul  take listeners on emotional journeys,  Dillon has earned the admiration  and respect of the music community and national media, including  RollingSt...

Caitlin Rose, one of the most impactful storytellers and authentic singer/songwriters in Nashville,  joins the show. Caitlin,  who recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of her landmark album 'Own  Side Now' with a Vinyl reissue, shares with Jamie a plethora of  subjects. Among them, the important legacy she brought back to country  music, the nerves and butterflies of performing on stage, the i...

Hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, we welcome Kai Crowe-Getty, front-man for one of the most vibrant on stage bands in Rock music today, Lord Nelson to the show. With their third Album out January 21st: Transmission , Kai shares with Jamie the story of the album. Including how the band captured such a special live sound on the album, as well as other conversational topics like the...

Thrilled to be joined by Khalid Yassein, front-man, vocalist and guitarist for Indie hit-makers 'Wild Rivers' to the show. Our  audience may remember this trailblazing band, as we have previously had  Andrew Oliver (Guitars) and Devan Glover (Vocals) on the show. Now, the  band is preparing the release of their highly anticipated new album  'Sidelines' on February 4th, 2022. Having made a  triumph...

A  seasoned singer/songwriter whose musical talents and ability to win  over a crowd has been honed from thousands of gigs, Rob Aldridge,  front-man for Rob Aldridge & The Proponents joins the show. Based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Rob is celebrating the release of this second full length LP 'Mind Over Manners' with a wonderful blend of tasteful grooves and profound , heartfelt messaging and songw...

Nashville based pop-country duo, SixForty1 join Jamie on the show. Composed of Kentucky Artists Brooks Hoffman and Austin Gee,  the two have managed to create quite a buzz since moving to Nashville from Kentucky 5 years ago. Through a series of independent releases over the last three years, SixForty1 has already made waves in the streaming world, and their latest EP 'Started Right Here' (Out sinc...

Unbelievable talent in both vocals and guitar? Check.  60s  soul-inspired vocal melodies and songwriting? Check. Dashes of hip-hop  here and there? Check. An amazing heart, soul and personal philosophy?  Check. Thunderstorm Artis is a once in a generation talent, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the show. Best  known as the runner up in season 18 of NBC's The Voice, the thing that  really set...

The Brethren, a unique country-rock band, made up of two accomplished sets of brothers,  join the show. Formed  as a band in the early days of the pandemic, bassist Lonnie Chapin  (Grammy Winner) and brother Chad Chapin (Grammy nominated Drummer and  BMW Song of the Year winner) combined forces with another accomplished  of brothers from their same Oregon hometown. These of course would be  Casey...

On this special Christmas episode, Jamie welcomes Katie Ruvane, a shining Nashville-based talent on the show. Adept in making personal inquiries feel  universal; Katie's music comes from the authenticity of a  younger artist who’s keenly aware of her modest place in Nashville’s  wide musical tapestry, but nonetheless confident enough to prove her  salt time and again. Whether it's on her  inner do...

An American Musical Treasure, Jamie welcomes Emily Scott Robinson to the show. With  a gift for storytelling not seen since Lucinda Williams and Patti Smith, Emily has captivated audiences and critics far and wide. The  Colorado based artist is part of the legendary Oh Boy Records label,  founded by the late Icon John Prine.  Emily's latest album 'American  Siren' has been hailed and named one of...

Up and coming Indie-Pop talent JORDY joins the show. With  a 'heart on his sleeve' approach to songwriting, pulsating beats and  incredible vocals, JORDY has been establishing himself as one of the  most promising young acts today. Celebrating  his debut album 'Mind Games' JORDY, who recently finished a mega  successful headlining tour across North America shares with Jamie a  plethora of stories...

An Americana and Rock & Roll' Soul', Christian Lopez joins Jamie on the show. The son of a music teacher, the West Virginia native  was learning piano and guitar by the time he was in kindergarten, and  he recorded his debut album, produced by Americana super-producer Dave  Cobb (Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton) when he was just 18. But on his new  album The Other Side, Christian transcends all of t...

Lauded for their eclectic blend of roots-based rock, folk, bluegrass, jazz, classical and pop Jamie welcomes Austin Krause-Thompson of 'The Way Down Wanderers' to the show. Celebrating their newly released third album More Like Tomorrow  (Soundly  Music) the band has continued to push new boundaries with their sonic  experimentation, deeply personal lyricism and Beach Boys style  harmonies. Garner...

We welcome Michael LoPresti, frontman for critically acclaimed alt-rock ensemble The Lighthouse and The Whaler to the show. Originally  from Cleveland, and formed in 2008 the band is celebrating their brand  new album 'Talk' which includes the hit single 'All the time in the  World' and other 9 songs already climbing up the alternative charts. The trio also includes Mark Porostosky and Ryan Walker...

From Loveland Colorado and now Nashville based, we welcome Indie-Pop Singer/Songwriter ENZI to the show. With two of the most' worthy singles of 2021, 'Time Flies' and 'Sickly Sweet'  ENZI has established herself as an Indie-Pop Trailblazing voice with a unique combination of vocals & songwriting with slick hooks and production. Her music was self described as “if Taylor Swift and Hayley Williams...

A unique musical trailblazer, Jamie welcomes critically acclaimed Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist Danielia Cotton to the show. Her new album, the thought provoking and captivating 'Good Day' (Out January 22) sees Danielia channeling a mix of soul and rock while honoring the notion that “we are all warriors.” A  Cancer survivor and 6 time Marathoner, Danielia grew up in a  predominantly white neig...

Hailing from Zelienople, Pennsylvania and now based in Nashville, TN, Jamie welcomes a unique musical soul: Angela Autumn to the Live! show. A guitar player by trade, Angela is also an outstanding clawhammer banjo player whose voice yodels,  cascades, and breaks with emotion. 2021 saw Angela release a very special album, Frontiers Woman. A  self-produced musical  project which includes a cast of m...

Kyle Shelstad and Rachel Calvert of Critically acclaimed Americana band Barbaro join Jamie on the show. Celebrating their new EP, Under  the Covers (Out Now), Rachel and Kyle walk us through the genesis of  Barbaro, the band dynamics, the uniqueness of their live shows and lots  more. In addition, we learn of what was the criteria of the song  selections for the EP as well as the way the band give...

We welcome back a friend of our show, Irish singer & Songwriter Janet Devlin for the first time since June 2020. Janet  joins Jamie for an in depth conversation on a plethora of topics,  including Janet's new EP, 'It's Not That Deep'  (follow up  to 2020's  smash hit 'Confessional') and lots more. Other topics include getting  inspired again after a successful album, covering Prince, getting back...

Nashville-based Americana duo ELDR (husband-and-wife pair Jameson Elder and Hanna Rae) join Jamie on the show. Having  recently released a wonderful EP, 'Nowhere Else to Go', Jameson and  Hannah share the story of the group, one born during the pandemic after each having successful solo careers. The album itself, also was written and produced almost entirely in their Nashville home while the natio...

On  the cusp of her brand new release 'Black Snake' (Out November 19) Sara  chats about her unique journey. Growing up in a musical family, finding  herself in Montana, stillness during lock-down and opening for Icons like  Emmylou Harris. No topic is off-limits in this unique conversation with  an artist you oughta know. On  the cusp of her brand new release 'Black Snake' (Out November 19) Sara  ...