The Music Scene with Dave Cudrak

In this episode of The Music Scene with Dave Cudrak, I sit down with Fred Maul. Fred is a south jersey singer/songwriter and guitar player. Not only is Fred a gigging solo acoustic musician but he is also a key member of the band Grass Fedz. Grass Fedz just released an EP called Dungeon Demos and it's an absolute banger! Make sure you go check it out. In this episode we cover all of Fred's backgro...

Keywords Smash Palace, Stephen Butler, music industry, Quincy Jones, new album, local music scene, passion for music, social media, music evolution, Pierre Robert Summary In this conversation, Stephen Butler of Smash Palace discusses the band's history, the challenges of the music industry, and the release of their latest album '87. He reflects on the impact of Quincy Jones on their name change, t...

Shay Arthur & Michaelsongs along with Chuck M are the cofounders of the Original Artist Circuit (more commonly known as the OAC). Together with Double Nickel Brewing they are building a community for original music in South Jersey. They are celebrating 1 full year of putting on monthly showcases of musicians playing only original music. In this episode we get the full rundown of how it all cam...

Jim Wible is the singer and front man of the hugely popular South Jersey cover band Shot of Southern. Leaning into the immense popularity of country music in South Jersey they draw some of the biggest crowds in the area. So much so, that every member of the band was able to give up day jobs and focus on music full time. Jim and I discuss what it's like to be at a Shot of Southern show, traveling a...

The Jims consist of Jim Brennan and Whiskey Jim. The self-proclaimed human mixtape fill south jersey venues on a regular basis performing the hits as well as the songs behind the song. In this episode we reminisce on making (and sending) mix tapes before streaming was a thing, what makes a good cover song, original music, and everything in between. We also get two song for the performance so stick...

Cam Narimanian is a Philly based singer songwriter with amazing chops on multiple instruments. His style is completely his own and he's a hard working musician with a new album coming out very shortly. We get two songs from him at the end so stick around for his performance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Texas Leggs are a South Jersey rock band with deep roots in the South Jersey music scene. Not only are they a productive band in their own right but each member of the band are part of multiple music projects all over the South Jersey area. Texas Leggs is currently working an a new full length album which should be available in early 2026. We get two performances from them at the end of the episod...

Russ Knight is a Singer/Songwriter playing gigs all over South Jersey and the Philadelphia area. He's also an 8th grade English teacher and him and his wife just had a daughter in 2025. He just released a single called Nostalgia which he plays at the end of this episode along with an older song called Dead Man's Song. They are both fantastic. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Ho...

Jeremy Lister is a Nashville singer/songwriter, vocalist, artist, and owner of Blister Hot Sauce. He is a backup singer for Post Malone on his 2025 and 2026 Big Ass Stadium Tour. He has also had many of his songs appear in movies and television shows. A few of his songs have also been recorded by Alison Krauss and others. We get into all of it during this episode. Not only do we talk about his mus...

Eric Bauberger is a musician, life coach, and a certified strengthening and conditioning specialist combining music and mental health in just about everything he does. Eric is passionate about mental health, physical and emotional well-being, and incorporating music where appropriate. After the tragic loss of his sister he decided to create a Rock Opera which is currently being released in singles...

The Alex Lucero Band from Santa Cruz, California is an incredible national touring band that mixes Soul and Americana like no other. Alex's vocals are reminiscent of Chris Stapleton and the band puts their own spin on a vibe harkening back to The Allman Brothers Band. They are finishing up their 8th studio album and looking to get on the road again in 2026. We talk about it all on the latest episo...

Bob Cardea îs the owner of South Jersey Golf Schools and currently recording his first album. He also hosts his own podcast called Breakfast Ball. This is a great conversation centered around common interests and positivity! Stick around for Bob's songs after the conversation. Stop Me After Two and Glass of Bourbon Heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I first met Max and Melissa at Harper's Pub Open Mic. Hosted by Max, the scene there was collaborative, harmoneous, and eclectic. It's where I rediscovered my musical roots. Max and Melissa have a few projects going on right now. Their original band, Venture Out is finalizing their second album, and their cover band, Hot Buttah and the Breakfast Toast is prepping for busy 2026. We talk all about i...

John Faye is a living legend in the Philadelphia area. His band, The Caulfields first hit single Devil's Diary enabled him to tour the world in support of their first album Whirligig (which turns 30 this year). He has since had major success with other projects that include IKE, John & Brittany, and his own solo projects. He is also a best-selling author with his book The Yin and The Yang of i...

Paul Gliatto is an amazing finger style acoustic guitar player from South Jersey. His roots are firmly planted in Classic Blues with influences like Muddy Waters, Ligtnin' Hopkins, and Albert King. He also loves to play jam band music the likes of Hot Tuna and The Grateful Dead. This was a fun conversation between 2 guys just talking music! Paul plays us to instrumental pieces that you definitely...

Dags is a singer/songwriter from South Jersey. He dabbles in all genre's and after overcoming rock bottom a few years ago he has a new perspective on life and music. We get into it all on this episode and make sure you stick around for his performances of Misfit and Rubble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todd Bailey is a Singer/Songwriter in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area. He started his music journey busking on Hollywood Blvd. Since then he has released 10 albums and lots of singles. We talk about it all in this latest episode of The Music Scene podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Selkow is a South Jersey based singer/songwriter with a wicked sense of humor and a unique presentation performing live. Ben is not afraid to get the crowd involve and we talk all about it in this conversation. Hew is also finalizing his most personal album yet. Due by the end of the year it tells a story of personal healing in the aftermath of childhood trauma. We get a preview of it in the f...

Gary Wolf is a DJ in Northern California with his own show called Wolfman's Self Serving 2 Hours of Power. He also has an extensive collection of custom guitars. He was kind enough to share a few of his favorites during this episode. Gary is hilarious and has the type of personality that makes you want to talk with him about anything and everything all day long. I hope you enjoy this conversation...

Michaelina Petti is a singer/songwriter gaining a lot of traction in the South Jersey area for not only her voice but her positive outlook on life. She has a new album out in 2025. Her dad cowrites and plays guitar for her live gigs while her brother is on bass. We get two songs from her at the end so stick around for those! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alberto Censi is a singer/songwriter based in Italy. He is a wonderful songwriter with lots to say. He spent some time in London during his musical journey and he has new music coming out in 2025. With tons of influences spanning multiple genres, you're going to want to stick around for 2 songs at the end of this episode. They are wonderful! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Tim and Tony are Red Desert Motel. They are an Americana band from South Jersey. Many of you may know Tim from his record store, On The Record, in Woodbury, NJ and Tony is retired military. They are a great bunch of guys and their songs are excellent. They've got new music out in 2025 so enjoy this episode and catch them when you can. You won't be disappointed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

red is a South Jersey based band with a new album coming out at the end of the summer. They regularly play at the Golden Nugget hotel and casino in Atlantic City and do a mix of covers and their own original music. They are a lot of fun and the two songs we get at the end of the episode are awesome!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Leahy is a thriving musician in Nashville. He is currently the band leader and guitar player for Country star Elizabeth Cook. He also fronts his own band Andrew Leahy and the Homestead. He's shared stages with the likes of Willy Nelson and Mike Campbell. He's also a Music Journalist! Andrew has a new album coming out this fall and we get a live performance of one of those song as the end of...

Hannah Rose is a Music Therapist in the Philadelphia area. I have always been curious about what Music Therapy is and how it's used. It was a pleasure speaking with Hannah and learning all about it. Hannah also has a beautiful song called Charlotte that she performs with special guest, Dom Levy of Fat Mezz. Super fun episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.