The Sideman Chronicles

This is episode 2 with one of Nashville's finest guitarists, Nathan Keeterle. Nathan has played live or in the studio with Jelly Roll, Sam Hunt, Brantley Gilbert, Joe Nichols, Maddie and Tae, Russell Dickerson, Chris Shiflett, Tucker Wetmore, Nate Smith, Darius Rucker, Deanna Carter, Travis Tritt and so many more. If you haven't listened to part one go back and check it out. In this episode we get...

This episode features my dude Mr. Nathan Keeterle. Nathan is one of the baddest dudes you will ever hear on a guitar. Nathan has played live or in the studio with Jelly Roll, Sam Hunt, Brantley Gilbert, Joe Nichols, Maddie and Tae, Russell Dickerson, Chris Shiflett, Tucker Wetmore, Nate Smith, Darius Rucker, Deanna Carter, Travis Tritt and so many more. We talked for a very long time and it was aw...

BONUS EPISODE Alison Prestwood meets Jaco Pastorius. Enjoy.

This episode features one of the most talented dudes that I've ever met.   Not only is he one of the best drummers in town but he is also an amazing tracking engineer, mix engineer, singer, and producer. And he has one of the strongest names in town! I'm talking about my great friend Garth Justice. Garth and I have had the privilege of touring a bit with Mrs. Reba McEntire over the past couple of...

This episode features one of the most talented dudes that I've ever met.   Not only is he one of the best drummers in town but he is also an amazing tracking engineer, mix engineer, singer, and producer. AND he has one of the strongest names in town! I'm talking about my great friend Garth Justice. Garth and I have had the privilege of touring a bit with Mrs. Reba McEntire over the past couple of...

This is episode 2 with my friend Phil Towns. Phil has played live or in the studio for Reba McEntire, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Anderson East, Barry Gibb, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Zayn, Ben Platt, Sheryl Crow, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lauren Daigle and many more. If you haven't listened to part 1 go back and check it out.   In this episode we will dive into all of the day to day sideman thing...

This episode I'll be chatting with one of Nashville's finest—Phil Towns. Phil is incredibly talented on all things keyboard related, but he is also an amazing producer, engineer, writer, and multi instrumentalist. Phil has played live or in the studio for Reba McEntire, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Anderson East, Barry Gibb, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Zayn, Ben Platt, Sheryl Crow, Lin-Manuel...

This episode features the one and only Tim Galloway. Tim is one of Nashville's top guitarists, and also someone that everyone loves to have on their team. Tim has played live or in the studio for Bailey Zimmerman, Bryan Martin, Nate Smith, Kameron Marlowe, Cody Johnson, Little Big Town, Gary Allan, Josh Turner, Jake Owen, Luke Bryan, Nickelback, Ashley McBryde, Anne Wilson, Matthew West and many,...

Evan Hutchings is one of Nashville's most in demand musicians. He is known for his authority and amazing ability on the drums, but he is also known for being an all around great dude.   Evan has played for Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Nate Smith, Dolly Parton, Scotty McReary, Steven Tyler, Reba McEntire, The Barbie Movie, Noah Cyrus, Brett Eldridge, Kris Allen, Maverick City Music, Lauren Alaina and...

Evan Hutchings is one of Nashville's most in demand musicians. He is known for his authority and amazing ability on the drums, but he is also known for being an all around great dude.   Evan has played for Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Nate Smith, Dolly Parton, Scotty McReary, Steven Tyler, Reba McEntire, The Barbie Movie, Noah Cyrus, Brett Eldridge, Kris Allen, Maverick City Music, Lauren Alaina and...

Scott Williamson is a first call session drummer, mix engineer, producer and arranger here in Nashville. He has played live or in the studio for Blake Shelton, Reba, Brooks And Dunn, Alice Cooper, DC Talk, Dave Barnes, Casting Crowns, Natalie Grant, Michael W. Smith and so many more. Scott was the first person that we interviewed for this podcast series so we wanted to circle back to him and ask s...

This Episode is part of our "Artist" Series. Dave Barnes is one of Nashville's finest musical ambassadors. Not only is he a monster solo artist and musician, but he is also one of the most sought after songwriters in town. He also does stand up comedy, and hosts two podcasts. (Dadville, Dave's 5 Hot Takes) In Part 1 Jacob and Dave talk about the music that he heard growing up, his band Fishers Of...

This Episode is part of our "Artist" Series. Dave Barnes is one of Nashville's finest musical ambassadors. Not only is he a monster solo artist and musician, but he is also one of the most sought after songwriters in town. He also does stand up comedy, and hosts two podcasts. (Dadville, Dave's 5 Hot Takes) In Part 2 Jacob and Dave talk about his love and respect for musicians, what he learned from...

Joel Key is a first call session guitarist in Nashville. He is known as a musical craftsman that always strives for excellence and creativity.   He has played live or in the studio for Colin Raye, Alabama, Toby Keith, Tracy Lawrence, Cole Swindell, Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson, Gaither Vocal Band, The Shires and many more. Jacob and Joel talk about his dad's traveling music ministry, how he learned...

Matt Nelson has been a highly sought after sideman as a cellist and guitarist in the Nashville music scene for over a decade.   Creativity, talent and heart best describe the gifts that he always brings to the table.   He has played live or in the studio for Jars Of Clay, Nichole Nordeman, RaeLynn, Michael W. Smith, Sleeping At Last, J.D. Souther, Steven Curtis Chapman, Cheap Trick and many more....

Kelly Back is one of the top session guitarists in Nashville, TN. He has such a kind spirit, but can also BLAZE a killer guitar part. Kelly has played live or in the studio for Alan Jackson, Point Of Grace, Tanya Tucker, Ricky Skaggs, T. Graham Brown, Aaron Tippin, Ray Stevens, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mathew West, Michael W. Smith, Russ Taff, The Gatlin Brothers, James Burton, Gaither Vocal Band, Char...

Jacob asks Tony Lucido who would win if we had a Nashville Musician's Fight Tournament. Enjoy.   Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe

Tyrone Jackson is a highly sought after session and touring guitarist. He is known for his tasteful guitar parts, and is also known for being an all around great guy. Tyrone has played live or in the studio for CeCe Winans, Andrae Crouch, Carrie Underwood, Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Winans, After 7, Lalah Hathaway, Yolanda Adams, Freddie Jackson, Jonathan Butler and so many more. Jacob and Tyrone ta...

Alison Prestwood is one of the top session bassists in Nashville, TN.   She is known for her creative bass parts, amazing musicality and joyful spirit.   She has played live or in the studio with Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, Blake Shelton, Shawn Colvin, Olivia Newton-John, Joe Bonamassa, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna and many more. Jacob and Alison talk about her early love fo...

John Hammond has been a musical force on drums here in Nashville since the 80's. He is known for his musicality, pocket and proper song treatment. John has played live or in the studio for Whitney Houston, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Jewel, Olivia Newton-John, Barry Manilow, Peter Cetera, Amy Grant, Idina Menzel, Larry Carlton, Wynonna, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skaggs, Reba McEntire, Christopher Cross, Mi...

Tony Lucido is the reigning ACM bassist of the year— and for good reason. He puts all of his heart, soul and creativity into every bass part that he plays. Tony has played live or in the studio for Darius Rucker, Kenny Chesney, Lady A, Mat Kearney, Lauren Daigle, Dierks Bentley, Steven Tyler, Keith Urban, Kid Rock, Doobie Brothers, Francesca Batistelli, Cam, Kelly Clarkson, Amy Grant, Dave Barnes,...

This is part two of Jacob's interview with the reigning ACM bassist of the year— Tony Lucido. Jacob and Tony get into how to best serve an artist, is it possible to play with someone that you don't like, and if people play like their personality.   Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe

This is part two of our interview with Tim.   We covered so much territory that we had to make two episodes! In this episode we chat about how to best support an artist, playing the comparison game, reading the room, some things he has learned from other producers, and bad session behavior. Tim Lauer is Nashville based musician, producer, songwriter and composer.  As a multiple time ACM nominated...

Tim Lauer is Nashville based musician, producer, songwriter and composer.  As a multiple time ACM nominated musician, he's played on hundreds of major label records for a wide range of artists including Taylor Swift, The Civil Wars, Cheap Trick, Kaleo, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Shawn Mendes, Keb Mo, Kid Rock, R. Kelly,  Lady A, Foy Vance, Luke Bryan,  Martina McBride, Lionel Richie, Mathew West,...

Pat Coil is an accomplished pianist, composer, producer, arranger, teacher, and highly respected studio musician. His credits span the musical spectrum of jazz, R&B, pop, country and gospel. He is known for his genius level musicianship but also for his kind and gentle nature. Pat has worked live or in the studio with Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Natalie Cole, Larry Carlton, Olivia Newton John, Michael...