Jrodconcerts: The Podcast

Originally from Orlando Matthew Fowler's new outstanding album 'The Grief We Gave Our Mother' has been a long time coming. An  ode to growing up & chasing dreams. Matthew wrote most of the album  in his early & mid twenties, capturing the inevitable seasons of  change in his life. He quit his job managing a music venue in  Gainesville, FL; moved to Denver; fell in and out of love; lost his  grandf...

With banging beats, and a powerful voice, it's no Surprise Kashena Sampson is one of Nashville's most admired talents. Her  new album, the 11 track 'Time Machine' is a wonderful collection, songs  are punchy and upbeat to match the blunt,  emotions Kashena composes in the vein of 1960's Laurel Canyon folk  trail blazers like Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell, with arrangements  nothing short of sup...

Armed with a fistful of high energy Indie pop songs with crunchy  guitars and great hooks, Eva Cassel is a musical force to keep an eye  on. Her latest single 'So good' follows a  string of acclaimed releases including the 2020 EP 'Spaces You Crawl in  Between' which includes the addictive single 'Nothing'. Eva's  music ventures into places far and wide, and we are thrilled to hear  her story from...

Live music Entrepreneur, activist, music fan and community leader. The  titles of Mike Grimes are ample and varied.   As co-owner and founder of Grimey's Independent record store,  and owner  of famed music venues The Basement and The Basement East, Mike has left  a mark that will go on forever not just in Nashville, but in the music  scene far and wide.  In this special Labor day episode, we sit...

An accomplished and gifted musician, Jamie welcomes Nashville based Steven Chris Harrah to the show. A  well known name in the Nashville music scene, Steven is a frequent  collaborator of the biggest names in music and can be heard playing  everywhere from legendary stages at famed Broadway street to timeless  musical venues across 'Music City'. Also part  of 'The Northern Lights' a harmony driven...

A blazing talent out of Kentucky, Jaime welcomes Grayson Jenkins to the show. With  a shrewd sincerity, a hopeful resignation, and a canny insight into the  ways of the world, Grayson Jenkins is sharing his stories in the form  of a ten-track album called Turning Tides which was just released on  August 27th. Join us as we chat about the  growing importance and recognition of Kentucky music, creat...

Jamie is joined by two gifted musical souls: Jesse Phillips and Kevin Leon,  better known for their work with Soul ensemble 'St Paul And The Broken  Bones'. Drawing influence from Motown, Muscle Shoals and more, Jesse is the  band's co-founder and its iconic bass player. Kevin, a skilled drummer  from Atlanta joined the band later and has quickly become a fan favorite  with his trademark drumming...

On a special episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast, we come to you live from Eau Claire Wisconsin, home of the Blue Ox Music Festival. Joining us from the beautiful festival grounds are friends of our show Lillie Mae (Singer, Songwriter,Fiddle & Guitar Player), Scarlett Rische (Mandolin) and LISSIE (Singer, Songwriter & Guitar). With Lillie and Scarlett, the fascinating conversation includes topics...

A thrilling Texas Troubadour, Jamie is pleased to welcome Vincent Neil Emerson to the show. Praised by The Dallas Observer as “capable of handling all the funny, fraught and fantastic elements of the genre,” Vincent  recently released his self-titled album, dubbed by Texas Monthly as “a thrilling continuation of the raw, revelatory Texas troubadour tradition,” via La Honda Records / Thirty Tigers....

Friend of our show and acclaimed Musician Laren Mascitti joins us for a special Live! Episode. Jumping  to national consciousness with an unforgettable run on 'American Idol',  Lauren released one of 2020's unforgettable albums 'God Made a Woman',  which includes the now classic title track. The  past year has been a whirlwind year of personal and professional growth  for Lauren, including appeara...

With over 100 million streams on Spotify and Apple Music, Arrested Youth (Ian Johnson) is one of the most in-demand Alt-Rock artists today. His first studio LP, Nonfiction out since June 25th via Lowly / Big Noise has been received with critical and fan acclaim, and has become a staple on Alternative radio stations across the country. The album is produced by John Feldmann and  sees Johnson at his...

Matt Vinson, Singer, Songwriter, Producer and multi-Instrumentalist joins Jamie on the show. Notably  part of the chart-topping folk group CAAMP, Matt is celebrating the  release of the fourth studio album under his side project 'The  Wonderfool' with the latest offering 'Shiner' out since August 11th. Matt encapsulated The Wonderfool during 2015 while studying at Ohio University. From there he so...

Singer/songwriter Bre Kennedy, the 'hit making' machine out of  Nashville, returns to the show and talks about her return to the stage,  her upcoming Album, her Bonnaroo show in September 2021, her future, and  much more in a deep and funny  conversation with host Jamie Rodriguez on the new episode  of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast LIVE. Bre, who has become a critic and fan favorite, has written  some...

An  emerging talent who is true to his Kentucky Roots, Jamie welcomes Nicholas Jamerson to the show. Growing up in the foothills of East Kentucky, his songs reflect their attention to the natural world,  warm hearted characters , and the plight and triumphs of the modern day man. He draws on these  themes in order to stay faithful to Eastern Kentucky and its timeless values. His  2020 Album 'the W...

Sibling trio Jenna, Ben, and KK Johnson, better  known as 'Track45' , return to the show for a special LIVE episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast. One of Nashville's most exciting and buzziest bands, the  band have continued to set themselves apart with a powerful punch of  crystalline melodies, magnetic personalities, and incredible talent. Join  us as the siblings share unique stories with Jamie...

Indie-Pop Chanteuse and New Zealand-native Lisa Crawley joins Jamie on the show. Lisa's refreshingly  honest onstage presence and emotionally authentic pop songs  have  enthralled her to an ever-growing global audience. Her  latest EP 'Looking for Love (In A Major)' out on July 23rd, 2021 is one  of her best works yet, with a fascinating mixture of deep lyrics,  personal stories, and irresistible ...

In a special extended Live episode celebrating 200 episodes of  'Jrodconcerts: The Podcast' we are joined by previous guests and good  friends Brit Taylor, Adam Chaffins and Miles Miller. Brit Taylor just re-released her 2020 smash album 'Real Me' with a special  Deluxe edition with new tracks including the hit song 'At Least There's  No Babies', available now wherever music is sold. Real Me,' was...

An adventurer, and original musical craftsman, pleased to welcome Dallas Burrow to the show. With  a sound rooted in folk, shaped by classic country, and heavily  influenced by the Texas 'Twang', Dallas has been on a rapid rise since  his debut album in 2019 'Southern Wind'. That album reached Number  25 on the UK Americana Chart and Number 4 on the US Alt-Country chart,  paving the way for a stri...

Singer-Songwriter, Actor and Author David Duchovny joins the show. While fans may know him best for his screen work (The X-Files,  Californication), Duchovny has carved out a larger creative role over  the years, authoring four books and releasing three albums while earning  raves (and a dedicated fanbase) for his live shows His  latest Album 'Gestureland' (Out August 20th) is a melancholy,  occas...

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Andrew Leahey, one of music's most esteemed rock & roll songsmith's joins Jamie on the show. Coming from the musical DNA of the likes of Tom Petty, Bruce  Springsteen and U2, Andrew fronts 'Andrew Leahy & The Homestead' a  band carrying the torch of anthemic and guitar-driven rock. The band,  hailed by Rolling Stone for its "celebratory mix of sharp  storytelling...

The great Kelsey Waldon met with Jamie after her set at Master Musicians Festival for a quick chat. Her sobriety, getting back on stage, personal evolution from 2020 and more. Enjoy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome a rising, Billboard charting special talent out of Nashville, Betty Reed  Roaring  on the scene with her 2020 single 'Drunk on You' (Over 40K Streams on  Spotify) Betty is now preparing her new EP 'Mistakes Made, Lessons  Learned' which is out on September 3rd. The  first single 'Karma' has already critics buzzing for its message and  openness. Out now, it's a strong message about toxic...

Miss Jackie Wilson, one of Nashville's most recognized vocalists and performers joins Jamie on the show. A  Season 10 American Idol highlight, Jackie started singing at the age of  three and has not stopped since. With a voice that has been described  as a mix of Ann Peebles, Aretha Franklin,  Joss Stone, Chaka Khan, and a little Whitney Houston, it's no surprise  that Jackie's performances leave...

Alex Dugan, frontman for Austin, TX trio Culture Wars joins Jamie on the show. On  the heels of the fall release of their upcoming EP 'Teche' and a brand  new single called 'Hunger', ' Culture Wars; is quickly making a big name  in the Alternative-Pop/Rock scene. The  band, (In addition to Alex includes) David Grayson, and Dillion  Randolph) has amassed  over 7 million streams, inciting a flurry o...

James Priestner, frontman for one of the most unique and trailblazing bands in North America, Rare Americans joins the show. With  a reputation for story telling and genre bending  fresh music, Rare Americans has achieved a great and loyal following  with plenty of public and critical acclaim. In addition to having over  50M YouTube views, 150M global streams, 500k social media followers,  they al...