Top Hill Recording Podcast

Jenny Webb and her band, Diamonds and Whiskey, have seen their popularity soar recently with the release of Heartbreak Queen.   With rave reviews and airplay across the globe, Nashville Music Guide called Heartbreak Queen the best rocking country album of the year. Diamonds and Whiskey can be described as alt-country with a swampy rock twist.

Did you know that the guitar intro on AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" uses a B mixolydian scale? Melanie Scofield and Patrick Denney visit Top Hill Recording Podcast to discuss School of Rock. School of Rock takes a non-traditional approach to music education by teaching technique and theory through classic songs students love, combining one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals and live performances.

Looking for a stellar musical performance you and your guests can dance and sing to? Wax Factory and Full Contact Karaoke members, Ryan Murphy and Tony Clark, discuss what it takes to be one of the hottest tickets for entertainment events.

Jyn Yates is a music teacher, a writer, a renowned drummer, a radio personality, an LBGTQ leader, a lover of the arts, a music producer, and more! 

Sharon Smith Weston tells her story for the first time. A remarkable ride from cutting a demo for a local label to becoming one of the hottest new country stars, selling over 25,000 records in less than a month for Dot Records, in the short span of 18 months. Then......leaving it all for love.

Neil and Brad discuss Episodes 8 - 15.  A H-U-G-E thank you to everyone for a successful Season One! See you soon with Season 2!

Jeni Carr is a gifted singer, songwriter, and performer. Her music has given her the opportunity to perform on stages big and small and share the spotlight with some of the nation’s most noted country artists.

Phil Bright, the owner of Louisville Recording Company, has been recording and producing music projects since 2001.  He is an outstanding guitarist and a talented arranger, music writer, and audio engineer.

How much can be packed into one life? Andy Weston talks about his 60+ years in music, theater, and literature.

Jeremy Sharfe is never idle......but he sits down with Neil and Brad long enough to discuss songwriting, playing live music, recording in Nashville, and more!

Ian Truax talks about his band, Acquainted Strangers, and the genre coined "Louisville Alternative"

Larry Bond started The Misfits in the 60's and most recently played percussion in Ode 2 the Gnu.

Brent West talks music and shares several of his original creations......for the first time EVER!

Spencer Corbin, Neil's protege and our youngest guest to date on the podcast, talks with Brad and Neil about rocking with dad, attending performing arts schools, upcoming college, and more.

Neil and Brad explore the impossible question, "What are you three favorite songs?". Also, progress with the podcast and recording studio.

Roger Higdon has played music in Louisville, KY and the surrounding area for nearly 40 years. Roger joins Neil and Brad to discuss his musical trek from the early "lessons" with his dad to his current band, The Wilson Brothers.

Neil and Brad record a Toeupu Liu original, Loa's Song, during the podcast recording.

Toe joins Neil and Brad to discuss his musical journey from early life to college, piano to guitar, opera to pop, University of Kentucky to Belmont, and much more

Neil shares an honest discussion of ego and how his musical perspective has evolved over time

Neil and Brad discuss music with Brad's dad, Ron......life stories, the forgotten music history of Lebanon, KY, the recording of There She Goes, and more.

Top Hill Recording Episode 1 introduces the listener to Brad and Neil as they explore the songwriting process, playing live music, and recording music.