Top Hill Recording Podcast

Nick Dittmeier is a singer-songwriter from Southern Indiana. He’s released two solo EP’s, “Extra Better” in 2013 and “Light of Day” in 2014. With the support of his backing/touring band, The Sawdusters, he has released two full length albums, “Midwest Heart/ Southern Blues” in 2016 and “All Damn Day” in 2018. These albums are gritty collections of songs, full of characters who were developed while...

Boone Froggett is lead vocalist and guitarist for Kentucky band, OTIS. OTIS has built quite of collection of fans, including ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons who gives this glowing endorsement, " The OTIS disc is stunning. Fine singing, authentically talented harp work, sweet guitar tones... all around enjoyable listening. Done burned it into the hard drive...!"

MojoThunder is a four-piece rock band from Kentucky. They blend high-energy rock with southern harmony, for an engaging sound they’ve dubbed as “Southern-Alternative.” Their first LP “Hymns from the Electric Church” will be available on all streaming services Spring 2021. Mojo has made quite an impact in a relatively short period of time. Keep this band on your radar in 2021!

Brooks Ritter debuted Stereo of Steel August 26, 2016 and is currently in the process of releasing a new EP, Ghost Come To Life. Ritter is a Louisville, Kentucky native musician, and his music ranges from “soul to roots music, with a little indie-rock.” Ritter has toured with various bands including Sara Watkins from Nickel Creek, Greg Laswell, Anderson East, Zella Day, Ben Sollee, and others. Vis...

Gemma is a Kentucky-based band of five friends since middle school who create lush, ethereal, dreamy soundscapes that span tranquil to ominous and has been coined by the band as "Freedom Lake Rock".

Southern Governor is a rock and roll band with a distinctive sound that might be described as heavy, crunchy southern rock with a gritty, grungy cherry on top. From the backwoods of Gainesboro, Virginia, this trio of Galanis brothers provides a monstrously wonderful wall of sound.

Jondra Nicole grew up in the ruggedly scenic Appalachian Mountains before venturing away from Eastern Kentucky. Jondra just released "Drown It Out", a 5 song EP that successfully paints lyrical pictures of her travels through life, both the ups and the downs. Jondra and her fiddle player, Blakeley Burger, not only talk music with Brad and Neil, but they also record a few live songs. Visit "One Sho...

After picking up a guitar at the age of 10, Trey Hensley quickly took the bluegrass world by storm. Through the years, Trey has had the opportunity to perform with the likes of Marty Stuart, Earl Scruggs, Johnny and June Carter Cash, Charlie Daniels, Steve Wariner, The Oak Ridge Boys, Ricky Skaggs, Blue Highway, J.D. Crowe and many others. He was recently nominated for the 2020 International Blueg...

Brecken Miles was a top ten finalist in the 2018 Nash Next Competition. He has shared the stage with Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, Luke Combs, Cam, Blake Shelton, Phil Vassar, Big & Rich, Justin Moore, and most recently, Chris Janson.

Jeff Donohue, Top Hill Recording's friend and neighbor, wears many hats but music is his love. Jeff drops by the studio to kill some time with Neil and Brad.

Based in Houston, Roots From The Clay is Texas’ fast-rising Roots Reggae band. RFTC was conceived in May 2017 by Jamaican duo Jermaine “Songo” Wilson and wife Dr. Aria A. Wilson. Their music confronts real-world issues. Racial equality, poverty, and relationships are honestly examined through pulsing reggae beats. RFTC’s influences come from Jamaican Roots, Lovers' Rock and Dancehall Reggae music.

Rickey "Dolla" Green is gaining fans at an astounding rate and making a positive impact on many. His lyrics reflect his life and are delivered with raw emotion. Dolla is a versatile rapper who can touch every sentiment from pain to party!

Stephen Allen Davis is back to share more of his experience, expertise, and stories, including songwriting collaboratively vs. solo and selling your songs. Also, stories from Stephen Allen's experiences with George Jones, Joe Cocker, and Tammy Wynette. 

Ed Rice is an artist and woodworker, focused on Lutherie, operating as Tóir Guitars. Lutherie is the making of wooden stringed musical instruments, such as guitars, mandolins and ukuleles. Focused on Acoustic Guitars and Ukueles, Ed trained under Master Luthier Harry Fleishman in Sebastopol, Ca. Additionally, Ed’s style has been influenced by another internationally known Luthier, Jeffrey Yong, of...

Stephen Allen Davis wrote what would become his first hit song when he was 17 years old. Percy Sledge recorded Stephen Allen's song “Take Time to Know Her” and it soon soared up the charts. Since then Stephen Allen has had over 400 songs recorded by various artists (including Joe Cocker, Meat Loaf, Tammy Wynette, Reba McEntire, Barbara Mandrell, Jo Dee Messina, Charlie Rich, and more), received 18...

Frank Green has a reputation as one of the most proficient bassist in the region. Now, his focus is guitar and vocals with original band Silkwood Showers. Frank talks with Neil and Brad about his journey and his latest project, The Great Depression.

Shadwick Wilde grew up in San Francisco, Havana, and Amsterdam, before settling in Kentucky at age 16 with his mother, an activist, poet, and filmmaker. At 18, Wilde dropped out of school to tour as a guitarist-for-hire in various hardcore-punk bands, including Dischord Records legacy act Iron Cross. He has toured Europe twice and criss-crossed North America ad nauseam. In late 2019, Wilde was int...

Brad and Neil talk about completing the first set of songs recorded and released from Top Hill Recording Studio. Not only do they discuss the recording, editing, and mixing process, but also the steps to get a song released on streaming services. This episode is a step-by-step guide to taking your music from a concept to a released song.

Neil reconnects with Chris Floyd, a Voodoo Symphony band mate from his college days at the University of Kentucky.

Robert Henry is bringing back country music's traditional roots. He recently released the EP "In the Works" which includes the 2020 World Songwriting Awards "Best Traditional Country Song", Storm the Gates . Robert joins Brad and Neil remotely from the 2020 Sturgis Bike Rally.

Rhyme Partners is an award winning music publishing company based in Nashville. Founder Melissa Bollea Rowe discusses songwriting, brand marketing, career coaching, professional development, and more.

At a young age, his grandfather introduced him to old school funk, soul and R & B. Now, Musick Harris turns out great baby-makin' music with that 90's vibe everyone loves. Musick talks with Neil and Brad about his current project and more.

Turn3 is an original Rock/Roots/Soul/Country band from Louisville, Kentucky. Chris and Chad's life experiences as musicians, fathers and husbands are poured into the music Turn3 creates. The end result is something very authentic. 

Can you successfully start a band, write songs, play shows, and record an album in a short period of time with no experience? ........ABSOLUTELY! Brad and Neil talk with Brad's cousins and former Sooner or Later band mates.

Louisville's Blind Feline is a unique and versatile group of talented musicians that can't be described with one musical genre......let's go with funky psychedelic country rock with jazz influences and a blue-grass flair. Ollie and Matt discuss the band's new EP (Cicadas), origin of the band name, songwriting, and much more. Visit "One Shot One Mic One Song" on YouTube to hear this artist recorded...