Jrodconcerts: The Podcast

Jeff Pilson, musician and bass player for classic Rock band Foreigner,  joins Jamie on the show. One of the most successful bands of all time, Foreigner has sold over 80 million records worldwide and has 14 top 20 hits in the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including the number-one song "I Want to Know What Love Is" and the number-two "Waiting for a Girl Like You", which spent a record-setting 10 weeks a...

Finnegan Bell, lead singer, and guitarist for L.A. based hitmakers 'Love Ghost' joins Jamie on the show. With a completely unique sound that blends contemporary trap and hip-hop into molten metal rock and roll, 'Love Ghost' has quickly become one of the hottest acts in Alternative Rock. Join us, as Finnegan shares with Jamie the unique genesis of the band, a look back at a record-breaking 2020, th...

A masterful singer & songwriter, St. Louis, MO born and raised Lizzie Weber joins Jamie on a memorable episode of the show. Celebrating the release of her breathtaking EP 'How Does it Feel' (Out January 22, 2021) as well as the accompanying Livestream show: 'Lizzie Weber Live at The Chapel in St. Louis' Lizzie shares the story of her artistic journey, shares memorable insight into her creative pro...

One of Nashville's breakthrough artists, TEZZA joins Jamie on the show. With a unique mixture of talent, charisma, and style, TEZZA has critics 'buzzing' and has built a loyal and ever-increasing national fan base. Her 2020 single 'Mercury Rising' has over 2 million Spotify streams and has been featured on a variety of playlists, including Hot Country, New Boots, Wild Country, Next From Nashville,...

Brooklyn Alternative Rock Power Trio, HELLO MARY joins Jamie on the show. With stunning vocal harmonies, crunchy guitar chords, compelling bass lines, and powerful, driving drums HELLO MARY has alt-rock critics on notice since their debut 'Ginger' was released in 2020. Watch as Guitarist/vocalist Helena Straight, bassist Mikaela Oppenheimer and drummer/vocalist Stella Branstool share with Jamie al...

One of Indie-rock's most promising new talents, Nashville based Brad Lee Curtis joins Jamie on the show. Fresh off the debut of his new single, 'Surrender' (Out NOW) Brad shares with Jamie the musical path that started in the Wisconsin rock scene, and has him as an artist to watch in 'Music City'  Watch as Brad tells never before heard stories of his songwriting approach, the unique encounter he h...

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and author Seth Walker joins Jamie on the show. Already a prolific artist, Seth is gearing up for the release of his first book 'Your Van Is On Fire: The Miscellaneous Meanderings of a Musician.' The book (Out January 21st)  was edited by poet and essayist Leslie LaChance and is part memoir, part meditation, and part art gallery. Join us for this fascinating...

Starting off 2021 with one of North Carolina's musical treasures: Rod Abernethy! A major force in the 'Tar Heel' music scene for decades, Rod has recorded albums for Warner Bros, MCA, and Elektra Records through the years, and is gearing up for his new release 'Normal Isn't Normal Anymore' due in February of this year. Watch, as Rod walks Jamie through his spectacular songwriting, character creati...

Canadian pop singer/songwriter, Jonathan Roy joins Jamie on the show. A unique artist with a rare musical soul, Jonathan has captivated critics and fans alike for many years and is recently in the midst of a creative explosion. This, following a multi-year hiatus living along California's Pacific Coast Highway that recharged his creativity and re-aligned his artistic purpose. Join us as Jonathan s...

Jamie welcomes an American musical treasure to the show: Jesse Lynn Madera.  Join us for an in-depth discussion of a variety of topics,  including Jessee Lynn's songwriting process,  the story of her 2020 critically acclaimed EP 'Fortunes', her new Christmas single, and memories of her first-ever show in New York City.   For more on Jessee Lynn Madera, including future tour dates, visit www.jessel...

A present for the holidays! A fan favorite and friend of the show Rachael O'Brien returns for the first time since May 2020! Join us as the hilarious and charming Rachael updates us on her latest endeavors, including the story and background of 'Seven Deadly Sinners' - her #1 True crime podcast that took off in 2020, what life is like in Palm Springs, and we tell her about our encounter with Janis...

Pleased to welcome country music all-female supergroup making waves in the critics' circle and beyond: The Highway Women. Join us, as Kristen Kae, Bailey James and Jess Page join Jamie (Unfortunately Jess Paige couldn't join this time) for an in-depth discussion that touches on everything from one of the members getting COVID-19, an unforgettable 2020 for the band, how they came together, and how...

A fascinating and thought-provoking conversation with acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Elisabeth Maurus, better known as 'Lissie'. Join us to celebrate Lissie's latest EP, 'Thank You For The Flowers' , a stunning collection of covers written by female artists like Sinead O'Connor and Lana Del Rey. In addition, the absorbing conversation touches on the impact of COVID-19 on the Holidays, what it's meant...

Mike Richards, better known by his moniker 'A Note Two Self' joins Jamie on the show.   Watch, as Mike shares his unique story, from Alexandria, VA to main stages around the U.S and into the release of his newest single 'Love Drunk' for which he also gives us a delightful performance.  With a guiding principle of "Bare bones music that speaks for itself", Mike is someone to keep an eye on in 2021...

Friends of the show Jessica Louise Dye and Jono Bernstein, better known as Indie Rock Band 'High Waisted' return to the show for the first time since May 2020! Just in time for the holidays, join us as we catch up with our New York-based friends on what they have been up to since we last caught up with them. Hilarious anecdotes and stories include Jono's new dog, Jessica's home decorating skills,...

Showing how to persevere through personal challenges, Buffalo-born Singer/Songwriter March Scibilia unleashed one of the best and most personal albums of 2020 with 'Seed of Joy'. Join us as Marc tells Jamie about the resiliency he's built, his songwriting process, and the story of many of his hit-singles including and how they came to be. For more on Marc Scibilia: www.marcscibilia.com Learn more...

We celebrate a milestone: Our 100th episode!  In this unforgettable episode, our host, Jamie Rodriguez welcomes a very special trailblazing talent: Judy Blank. In a still nascent career, Judy has already left a deep imprint in music, making history by becoming the first Dutch artist ever to play AmericanaFest and releasing critically and publicly lauded albums. Among them, the instant classic 'Mor...

Jamie is joined by Entrepreneur, Author & Artist Manager: Emily White on this engaging episode. Recently named into Billboard's 2020 'Women in Music' List, Emily has a wide list of accomplishments in her name, including #1 best-selling author, artist Manager, and founder of the record-breaking #iVoted music festival. For more information on Emily's book, visit: www.collectiveentinc.com/book2 Learn...

Jamie welcomes Nashville based country rocker Jaime Wyatt to the show. With the fantastic Shooter Jennings produced  'Neon Cross', Wyatt gave the world one of the year's best albums of 2020. In it, she proves that challenges can be opportunities to overcome and create a better self. Join us for a fantastic chat that includes the unique songwriting approach Wyatt has in her art, a detailed look at...

A sophisticated musical soul, Dallas born Singer/Songwriter Alex McArtor joins Jamie on the show. With two EPs to date and racking up hundreds of thousands of streams (and counting), McArtor recently released her newest single, the critically acclaimed 'Biggest Fan' which is a springboard for an exciting 2021 ahead. Join us to hear the artistic genesis of Alex McArtor, her biggest influences and h...

An incredible pair of musicians and souls, Jamie is joined by Derek and Katelyn Drye, better known as 'The Dryes'. The husband and wife duo, have released hit -single after hit-single including two chart-toppers in 2020: 'Take You Dancin' and 'Yes', the latter which is performed on this episode in a spellbinding acoustic performance. Join us as The Dryes share with Jamie how they met, Derek overco...

An incredibly unique and trailblazing band, Jamie welcomes New York-based 'The Dust Bowl Faeries' to the show. On the heels of the release of their acclaimed album 'The Plague Garden', Lead Vocalist Ryder Cooley and Jon B. Wooden (Guitars, Vocals, and Castanettes) share the story of their unique band, how 2020 inspired their songs and perform a wonderful version of 'Ibex' exclusively for the show....

An accomplished singer/songwriter, Erin Enderlin is also one of the best storytellers in music today. A member of the 2018 CMT Next Women of Country and recipient of the Arkansas Country Music Awards Songwriter and Album of the Year, Enderlin is also one of Nashville's most in-demand songwriters. She has penned mega country hits such as Alan Jackson’s “Monday Morning Church,” Lee Ann Womack’s “Las...

Darling West, one of the most impressive musical acts to come out of Norway join Jamie on this unforgettable episode. Listen as Mari and Tor Egil walk us through the genesis of the band, their unique musical sound that has the Americana world 'buzzing', and the duo's latest album, the fantastic 'We'll Never Know Unless We Try'.  Stay tuned for a spine-tingling performance of  'Rolling On' from the...

A nascent Country superstar, Jamie is joined by Lauren Mascitti on the show. Breaking into the scene with her breakthrough performances on American Idol, Mascitti has crafted an album hailed by fans and critics alike in 2020: God Made a Woman. The album includes the instant-classic title track and newest single 'Losing My Mind' which she gives us an exclusive performance of. In addition to her mus...