Jrodconcerts: The Podcast

An outstanding talent, Jaime welcomes Oakland based Claudia Combs Carty to the show. Fresh  off the release of her debut full length album 'Phases' Out Now,  Claudia shares the story of the album, one written and made over the  course of a decade. Phases is  as personal as a series of confessional journal entries. Each  heartbreak takes lyrical form, and every intimate confession is  transformed i...

In his debut album,The Wonder, John Sierra invites listeners on a thoughtful journey intot heemotional landscape of the heart. Rich with soaring harmonies, driving acoustic rhythms,and haunting melodies,The Wonder wades through a folk-inspired sound with songs thatare unapologetically raw. Exploring heartache, healing, relationship, and working through regret. We  welcome John to discuss this albu...

Welcoming Swedish blazing talent Maja Francis to the show. A late year surprise, the stunning full-length debut of Swedish artist  Maja Francis reveals itself as a  compelling statement of purpose. Projecting a need for emotional  connection with catchy beats and outstanding songwriting, 'A Pink Soft  Mess' instantly captivates and establishes itself as Maja's most  personal work yet. What sets Ma...

Hailed by Rolling Stone as a "Guitar Hero of The Highest Order", Jamie welcomes Nashville Rocker Brandy Zdan to the show. The  Canadian musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record  producer just released one of the year's most impactful Albums, 'Falcon'  (Out Now) which deals with some of her most personal songwriting yet. With  themes of miscarriages, grief, solitude and hope, the albu...

Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio we welcome The Heavy Hours to the show. With a distinctive strain of warm-hearted, open-armed alternative rock  the band has quickly amassed a big following not only by music fans  across North America, but critics as well. Last  year, the Cincinnati-based band released their first single “Don’t Walk  Away,” a  folksy anthem co-written by Dan Auerbach of The Black Key...

Welcoming Allie Dunn, an exciting emerging artist with a fresh new voice and a unique story, to the show. Allie's debut EP Good As Gone, (Out Now via Porter Rose Records) draws on classic Laurel Canyon songwriting whilst blending modern sounds across heartland rock, modern Americana and Nashville’s own brand of radio-ready pop country. From New York City and now in Nashville, Allie Dunn believed h...

Jessica Louise Dye, uber talented friend of our show, and now with a solo project 'Hello Lightfoot' returns to our show. A  renowned frontwoman for surf rock band 'High Waisted', Jessica has  stepped out as a solo artist on her new project which consists of equal  parts groundbreaking pop with danceable hooks and captivating verses. The  EP project started nearly ten years ago, and served as a cat...

Singer and Guitarist Keith Murray, of beloved indie heroes 'We Are Scientists' joins the show. Fresh  off the release of their first album in three years, the blistering  'Huffy' Keith shares with Jamie the gratification of finishing this  album, knowing if a song works in a live setting, meeting Chris Cain at a  'Dawson's Creek' viewing party & More. Also, stay tuned to an exclusive performance f...

Jason Hanley Vice President of Education and Visitor Engagement at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio starts our coverage of the 2021 Induction week. We  talk with Jason about the presenters which include Taylor Swift, Paul  McCartney, Drew Barrymore and more. We also chat about what people can  expect from the event, surprises and more. 2021  inductees include: Carole Ki...

Welcoming a unique Musical talent carving her own sound, Elke  (Kayla Graninger) who is celebrating her debut album 'No Pain For Us  Here'. Recently released to critical  acclaim on September 24th, 2021 the album features Elke exploring new  sounds and a fresh musical range to create a haunting and unforgettable  collection of songs. On previous releases – 2018 debut EP Bad Metaphors (produced by...

Rob Garza, one half of internationally acclaimed electronic  duo Thievery Corporation and friend of the show Singer/Songwriter  Racquel Jones joins the show. Having just finished a sold-out acclaimed tour through North America, Rob and Racquel join us from St. Petersburg where Rob shares the story of his newly released debut album 'Daydream Accelerator' , his new video for 'Summer is Ours', creati...

'Hello Mary' , one of the most exciting young rock bands out of New York return to our show. Comprised of guitarist/ vocalist Helena Straight, bassist Mikaela Oppenheimer and drummer/ vocalist Stella Wave, tha band has created raving fans in the New York Alt Rock scene and just returned from their first headline tour in California.   Melding together elements of indie rock, grunge and shoegaze, th...

Friend of the show, and one of the most talented young stars in music Morgan Wade joins us from Asheville, NC. In the midst of finishing up a highlight year, one that saw Morgan ink a publishing deal with Universal Music in June, and a record deal with Arista Nashville in August, Morgan takes us into several topics . These include: her off day rituals from tour, habits that keep her mind right eve...

Fresh off the release of his full-length debut album 'Always Gonna Be You' John King joins us on the show. He's the No. 1 songwriter behind Randy Houser's "We Went" and Hootie and The Blowfish's  "Rollin" (the band's first new song since 2005), and you've heard his  anthemic radio heavy-hitter "Tonight Tonight" on CBS weekly NFL recaps. His new album released' via  Starstruck Records -- is an auto...

In a much anticipated return to the show, Musical Artist Greta Morgan returns to the show for the first time since April 2020. Known  for her prolific career which includes bands and performances as varied  as The Hush Sound, Gold Motel and Springtime Carnivore, Greta has also  performed with Vampire Weekend as well as releasing music under her own  name. This includes her haunting instant classic...

On a special Live! episode of our show, we welcome back Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh of country music-duo Tigirlily.   To say that Tigirlily is blowing up the charts would be an understatement. This year has seen them release hit after hit, including a career defining single: 'Somebody Does.   The song debuted at #1 on the iTunes all-genre charts, and has since been streamed over 2 million times an...

On a special episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast, we come to you live from Memphis Tennessee, home of Memphofest Music Festival. Joining us from the historic music city are Nashville based hit-makers 'Moon Taxi', specifically Tyler Ritter, Wes Bailey and Spencer Thomson. In addition we have also welcomed 'Southern Avenue' a Grammy nominated soul and roots band that is leaving a mark in stages acr...

New Orleans-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ric Robertson joins the show. An American original, pulling influences from the greats  that came before like John Prine and Willie Nelson, Ric still has managed to create his own musical universe earning the respect and mediation of fans and critics alike. His new album, Carolina Child, out now is Robertson’s  break-out moment, a fully-fledge...

Friends of the show, and one of Australia's most electrifying young  bands The Buckelys return to our show for the first time since Oct  2020. The three-‐piece band featuring siblings  Sarah, Lachlan and Molly Buckley just released a new single,   ‘Woodstock69’ -- an ode to one of the most monumental moments in music  history. The tune perfectly captures the Byron  Bay siblings' exquisite song-wri...

Sharing messages of understanding in her music, Stacey Kelleher writes songs that make one thing clear: she's still figuring life out, and that's okay. With catchy melodies reminiscent of LANY and Maggie Rogers, emotive lyrics like Phoebe Bridgers', and quirky indie-pop production similar to Holly Humberstone's, Kelleher has cultivated the unique sound of herself - a young woman working hard and k...

With a unique mixture of classic country and Laurel Canyon style Rock N'Roll, it's no wonder Jeremy Pinnell has accrued a big following and critical acclaim. We welcome Jeremy to celebrate his third studio album Goodbye L.A, set to release on SofaBurn Records on October 1st.  Produced by Texan JonathanTyler, Goodbye L.A. is a 10-song listening experience intended to do one simple thing: make you h...

We welcome Atlanta-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Ben Cramer: Old Sea Brigade to the show. A critically acclaimed artist, Ben recently released a staggering and beautiful album titled 'Motivational Speaking' , his second full length offering offering full Americana bliss, rock energy, and country heart. On this special Live! episode, Ben shares with...

A musical lighting bolt, with a strong voice and spirit to match, Stephanie Quayle's career has been impactful and inspiring in Nashville and beyond. Among many accolades, the Montana-born songstress and Entrepreneur has been named by Rolling Stone Country as “An Artist You Need To Know”  and CMT has named her “Next Women of Country”. In addition to this, Stephanie has performed for five U.S Presi...

On  a special episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast, we come to you live  from Bristol Tennessee/Virginia, the birthplace of country music. Joining us from the hollowed musical ground is friend of our show and whimsical artist Sierra Ferrell,  one of the hottest up and coming bands in the world '49 Winchester' and Director or Marketing/Communications for the Birthplace of Country Music Charlene Bak...

Singer, Songwriter and Actress Katelyn Tarver joins the show. Celebrating  her upcoming album 'Subject to Change' Katelyn Tarver has tapped into  her most personal album yet,  capturing the most painful truths in  impossibly lovely pop  songs. With a bracing specificity that strikes every raw nerve, the Los  Angeles-based singer/songwriter documents a turbulent period in her  recent past, shedding...