Jrodconcerts: The Podcast

Robby Hecht has been captivating audiences as a touring singer-songwriter for over two decades, combining quietly impactful songwriting reminiscent of Tom Waits or Jim Croce with the graceful vocal resonance of James Taylor. With a remarkable blend of insightful lyricism, memorable melodies, and a voice that carries both strength and tenderness, his music resonates with audiences from all walks of...

We welcome a Friend of the show, Jason Hanley Vice President of Education and Visitor Engagement at the Rock Hall to analyze Nominees for 2024 Induction. The 2024 Nominees are: Mary J. Blige Mariah Carey Cher Dave Matthews Band Eric B. & Rakim Foreigner Peter Frampton Jane's Addiction Kool & the Gang Lenny Kravitz Oasis Sinéad O'Connor Ozzy Osbourne Sade A Tribe Called Quest The 2024 ceremony will...

Using and thriving on passionate songwriting, country sweetness and filthy musical chops, Boy Named Banjo are the kind of authentic, rebels the music world needed. The band, which has been together in some iteration since members were in high school, is comprised of Barton Davies (banjo), Ford Garrard (bass/upright bass), Sam McCullough (drums) Willard Logan (mandolin, acoustic/electric guitar) an...

The magnetic and sharp-witted Katie Schecter joins Jamie for an in-depth chat about her creative journey, from growing up in New York's Upper Eastside idolizing artists like The Beatles to discovering how to tap into her sense of style. Katie also talks about her new chapter as a Mother, the breakthrough of leaving New York and moving to Nashville and finding the perfect balance on social media. A...

At the heart of all his endeavors, WinterWonderGrass Founder Scotty Stoughton is a connector. He lives and breathes music and the world that holds its sound waves. Onstage as frontman with Bonfire Dub or behind the scenes producing his many festivals and events, including WinterWonderGrass, Stoughton values music as more than a platform where rhythm meets beat. For him, it’s an expression that set...

We welcome one of the most innovative and groundbreaking Artists of the 21st century, Lindsey Stirling. Before being awarded during the 2024 'She Rocks Awards' in Anaheim, CA, Lindsey shared with Jamie what makes this special award significant and if she ever envisioned having such a groundbreaking career. Lindsey also talked about how the 'Lightbulb' of using YouTube to share her artistry came to...

Honored to be joined by a Journalism hero of mine, Billboard Executive Director: Melinda Newman (West Coast and Nashville) before she is honored at the 2024 She Rocks Awards. From an early age, Melinda knew she wanted to be a reporter, starting with interviewing Lily Tomlin in the 6th grade. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, she has covered culture and entertainment for more than 25 years.  Joi...

Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Tyler Ramsey joins Jamie for episode 456, to talk about his album, New Lost Ages, (Out February 9) the growing magic of Asheville, NC, being a source of Love and Giving through music, working with Producer Phil Ek, and remembering Neal Casal. Tyler will be on tour in 2024. Don't miss him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most influential and outstanding songwriters in the current musical landscape, Stephen Wilson Jr. delves into major moments in his current musical world. From the universal acclaim of his debut album 'søn of dad' (2023) to the unique legacy that Stephen's late father passed onto his son. He also explains what aspects of Boxing he's retained over the years, and why the practice is therap...

On the heels of her upcoming fantastic new album, Flying on Instruments, singer-songwriter and OG Friend of the Jrodconcerts Family, Vanessa Peters joins Jamie from 30A Songwriters Festival. Vanessa describes her unique life journey while taking a different and unique creative path, the elevation of her beloved Texas Rangers finally winning the World Series, and how Mindfulness is playing a more r...

Back at 30A Songwriters Festival, I was honored to welcome an artist whose words and music I have admired for many years now: the incredible Mary Gauthier along with rising Americana star and partner Jaimee Harris. Mary shares fascinating insight into her writing approach while writing her best-selling memoir 'Saved By a Song', an emphasis on energy, recovery, and mental health that carries both t...

Jill Andrews has made some of my favorite music coming out of Nashville for years, and although I’ve interviewed her in the past, I loved the in-person sit down with her Live at 30A Songwriters Festival for episode #452. We talked about having her album cover on a giant billboard on one of Nashville's busiest highways, how being has influenced her availability to develop song ideas, the acclaimed...

After years of admiring KT Tunstall's gifts as a songwriter and storyteller, I finally got to sit with the rocker Live at 30A Songwriters Festival in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. KT shared what the process has been like of writing the music for the stage adaptation of Clueless The Musical, the experience of overnight success in the mid-2000s, and her unforgettable debut at Madison Square Garden opening u...

The incomparable Grace Bowers returns to Jrodconcerts: The Podcast #450 and, let me tell you, ALWAYS one of my favorite episodes when we have Grace on. Not only is Grace an artist whose guitar playing is taking over the world, but throughout our friendship, I've learned what a hilarious, generous, soulful, and inspiring person she is, as well. The new year gave us a chance to connect and dig in on...

Joined by Lead singer Jon Sandler of Synth Pop Trailblazers Great Good Fine Ok. Over the last decade, Great Good Fine Ok has consistently fascinated a fervent audience. Thus far, the duo has served up a string of fan-favorite projects, with a string of singles achieving staggering success including “Find Yourself” (with Before You Exit) tallied over 50.8M Spotify streams, while “Take It or Leave I...

A Nashvillian by way of Philadelphia, Vinnie Paolizzi has spent the better part of the last decade in the songwriting trenches, making a name for himself as a rising singer-songwriter to watch. His abilities as a live performer have led him to various roles from playing guitar for rising star Brittney Spencer to playing his original music in the round with songwriting legend Dean Dillon.  Vinnie s...

We welcome back Friend of the show, Grammy-nominated Nashville-based alt-rock artist, Zayde Wølf (“Gladiator”, “Heroes”) and platinum-selling Nashville-based artist & songwriter Sam Tinnesz (“Play With Fire”, “Legends Are Made”) who along with platinum-selling LA-based artist EDVN have come together for a collaboration of epic proportions with the release of the anthemic single “MANIAC.” Uniting a...

To celebrate the release of the new singles A Cautionary Tale’ and ‘Pedestal’ Friend of the show and celebrated indie singer-songwriter Mackenzie Shivers joins Jrodconcerts: The Podcast for a conversation that explores this new chapter of her creative life.  Topics include the importance of having the right partner to navigate life difficulties, miscarriage, having a beautiful family and going on...

On the heels of their excellent latest single 'Dance on The Sun' and their recent move to Nashville, Australian indie-pop hitmakers Sheppard (George Sheppard, Amy Sheppard and Emma Sheppard) call into Jrodconcerts: The Podcast to talk about their individual experiences transitioning to 'Music City', the importance of family support, Gratitude and more.   “Dance on the Sun” is the third taste of ne...

We welcome The Lane Brothers, one of the most exciting and refreshing new acts to come out of Nashville. The duo brings an energy that revives old-school R&B and fuses it with retro pop sensibilities that shine through the undeniable blood harmonies of brothers Grayson and Garrett Lane. If you’re a fan of artists like Brian McKnight or Boys II Men, I think you’ll love these guys, and it shines thr...

A revealing deep-dive with acclaimed singer-songwriter Jobi Riccio about her life in music — from her childhood in Colorado, performing in theater, to the focus and work that has led her to critical and public acclaim. We also discuss finding purpose at an early age: "I really always knew who I was from a young age in all facets. I knew what I wanted to do. I knew I wasn't straight. I feel like I'...

"I feel strange when I talk to a lot of people around my age sometimes because they are getting out of college, and they still don't know what it is they want to do. And with that said, there is a beauty to both trips there because i've always had a micro vision of what i wanted to do with my life" I had a blast interviewing Friend of the show Daniel Donato for episode 442 of Jrodconcerts: The pod...

New York based artist Hallie Spoor, on having a thriving music career while successfully navigating a corporate career: “Its a really weird life...almost like putting on a costume and going on stage and being a character. Putting on my blazer for a corporate meeting and then I go play my gigs"Hallie's latest EP, Heart Like a Thunder, is a powerful collection of musical vignettes that explore our d...

Southern Galactic, the excellent new EP by Nashville-based singer-songwriter Caleb Lee Hutchinson, has been one of my favorite late surprises of 2023. For as long as Caleb Lee Hutchinson has been making music, he has rooted his creative process in the brutal honesty and rich storytelling tradition of country music’s roots, but this new album finds him evolving sonically into a new exciting directi...

Astrophysicist and writer Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Academy Award Nominee Director Scott Hamilton Kennedy join Jamie on the show. Promoting the new film SHOT IN THE ARM (Executive Producer Neil deGrasse and Directed by Scott Hamilton Kennedy) deGrasse and Hamilton talk about the science of Music on our brains, the war of "Fear over Science", What deGrasse hears most when recognized in public and t...