David T McKenzie/Ron Patrick

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"Streaming live on the So Be It Union Network", Songwriters/musicians Ron Patrick - PaxtonRob The Songs Remember https://share.google/Z58xGDXIT4Y1x6jty - and David T McKenzie talk songs and songwriting, sometimes making up songs in the studio, interview local songwriters in Tallahassee and the Florida Panhandle area on the art and craft of songwriting. Target audience: music-lovers, musicians/songwriters/writers, of any age/proficiency. We cover some music history, the ins and outs of navigating the business side of music for the independent musician.

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David T McKenzie/Ron Patrick

Episodes

Silent Bob Saves Our Bacon - Mike Brawer 07.07.2026 32:04

Active in the local music community, veteran bass player, guitarist and producer Mike Brawer - Skyhouse, Rhythm Remedy - joins us today. Due to tech issues we almost lost this session. Luckily, thanks to "Silent Bob" (our Sound Wizard Steve Liethen) who had the foresight to turn his phone camera on, we at least salvaged this half hour nugget. Lesson learned.

The "Queen of Open Mics" Robynn O'Leary 30.06.2026 1:12:56

An animated session. We try out our new theme song - This is Our Podcast. Robyn and me jam a bit in the studio. Ron thinks this episode is "the best one yet" Tune in, see if you agree. More "drops of knowledge" from Ron Patrick - https://greaterbigbendmusic.com/ - for songwriters to realize some return on their investment through PROs. Sure, we do this for the love of it, but wouldn't it be nice t...

Authentic sells - Drew Whitfield 19.06.2026 57:06

The talented Drew Whitfield, from Perry, Florida. These finely-crafted songs are radio-ready, Tune in, see if you agree.

A Drummer's Secret Life - Jason Ray McKenzie 13.06.2026 1:05:28

Join us as we chat with Tallahassee native and professional drummer Jason Ray McKenzie (no relation!) Now based in Austin, TX, Jason Ray shares some stories and some of his songs. You might be pleasantly surprised at the contrast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlZ6sNYzxgQ And here's Jason Ray with playing drums live with Billy Joe Shaver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTya-mzTASc

Rain Just Falls 09.06.2026 5:40

Dave and Ron practising their podcastery skills. Ron treats us to a heartfelt rendition of a favorite song - Rain Just Falls - by one of his favorite writers, David Haley

Kenyon Roberts in the studio 03.06.2026 58:13

Remember The What Cafe? Where Kenyon, Ron Patrick, and many other songwriters gathered together, where Craig Reeder and Adrian - who later morphed into the beloved Hot Tamale - provided constructive feedback on the songs. and performances. Is there an equivalent forum today? For podcasters? 'Cause we wanna be part of that.

Waiting For You, PROs, 31.05.2026 27:24

Veteran songwriter/musician Ron Patrick sings Waiting For You, a song he wrote inspired by the 2004 movie Havana, starring Robert Redford and Lena Olin, set in 1950s Cuba. He also goes into detail about how he goes about monetizing his work. Tune in and Find out more about PROs, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC. And how they can help you attain your financial goals.

Tracy Horenbein 29.05.2026 1:26:26

Kicking back in the studio with Tracy Horenbein, (Once Great Estate) https://youtube.com/channel/UCRQf_MFppppUkERWtrg8-1A?si=ddC2mO9yRFtvEXGf A wide ranging conversation, Tracy treats us to some of her songs and stories., her band and her alter-ego Tracy Chow ambient music. "Songwriters are fearless !" says Ron Patrick. That's gonna be his mantra, a 1930s Southern Don Coyote. Tracy is our first gu...

Trailer 22.05.2026 3:41

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Here We Go 21.05.2026 47:06

Co-hosts Ron (from Mobile, Alabama) and Dave (from Liverpool, England) songwriters and musicians based in Tallahassee, Florida - our first foray into the Podcast Universe - a wide-ranging free association conversation, we play with ideas about how the podcast will shape up we invite the audience to join us in naming the Podcast and helping us define the brand. Dave pulls out his banjo and plays a...