Trading Fours

It's Trading Fours 2 year anniversary, and I cannot think of a better way of celebrating than having the amazing guitarist, singer and songwriter Ty Tabor stop by!  You know him from Kings X, Jellyjam and his solo work.  Ty came by my house to discuss turning 60, how he handled lockdown, how Kings X influenced the Seattle sound and why he loves Kansas City.  Great dude, amazing chat...

We're back in LA today to talk to Warren Huart, a record producer, musician, composer, engineer and more!  Warren runs an amazing website Produce Like A Pro, which gives great tips on how to make your home recordings sound professional.  In addition his prolific YouTube tips has amazing interviews, producing insights and breaks down iconic songs.  Great guy, great chat- do it up! ht...

Do you think rock n roll is dead? Well today's guest, Zoe Roarz, does not.  Zoe is a great young singer, guitarist and songwriter who "wants to make as much noise as possible." We discuss how she got into music, who she listens to, her new album and more!  https://www.zoeroarz.online/ Today's sponsor is OurHouse KC:  https://www.ourhousekc.com/

It's Styx day on Trading Fours! Vocalist and keyboardist Lawrence Gowan dialed in from on the road to talk all about their new album, why the critics now love them and how they are staying safe while on the road.  Great guy, fun chat, do it up! https://styx.lnk.to/crashofthecrownPR

I'm back! Did you miss me? The summer hiatus is over and to celebrate we've got Bluhauz in the house!  He's a Miami based singer and guitarist who grew up in Argentina.  We talk all about his new debut album, how he went to Berklee School of Music, AND how Jimmy Page showed up at his graduation.  Great chat, do it up! Email me with comments or suggestions: tradingfourskc@gmail.com h...

The great guitarist and singer Eric Dover joined me to talk all about his new project, Lickerish Quartet, Sextus, Imperial Drag and of course, Jellyfish!  Eric is an amazing musician, a very nice guy who also has a great sense of humor.  We had a blast.  Do it up!  https://thelickerishquartet.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uobzmf-5GI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX_oe...

Today it's Lonnie McFadden day on Trading Fours! Lonnie McFadden is Kansas City jazz royalty in this town.  He's a great trumpeter, singer, tap dancer and entertainer!  Lonnie joined me to talk all about his new amazing club, "Lonnie's Reno Club" - that is in the basement of Ambassador Hotel!  He honors the amazing history of Kansas City jazz through song.   And talk about...

We've got a Rock n Roll Hall of Famer in the house! Doug "Cosmo" Clifford joins host Jamie Green to talk all about his new album "For All the Money In The World", that sat in his vault for 35 years, but now is seeing the light of day!  This album features not only Doug, but the late Steve Wright on bass, with the Greg Kihn Band.  It also includes an all-star cast of other musicians.&nbsp...

It's Nobody's Girl day on the podcast. This Austin based trio bring the heat with their new album, that was released just yesterday! Band member BettySoo dialed in to talk all about the new album, her bandmates and how they came together, playing shows out again AND their amazing time in Austin. PLUS - we discover we have a very close connection. Great chat, do it up! https://www.wearenobodysgirl....

Chris McLernon (Saigon Kick, Cold Sweat) returns to Trading Fours to discuss his guitar repair hobby that's turning into a non-profit, his new album! AND.....getting left by the tour bus in the middle of Texas We also discuss how Wolfgang Van Halen should deal with social media, and much more.  Great guy, great chat, do it up!  https://www.instagram.com/mclernon/ https://twitter.com/chri...

Austin-based guitarist, singer/songwriter Wayne Sutton joins me on Trading Fours!  I first became aware of Wayne WAY back in the early 1990s when I lived in Austin and he was in the amazing band Sister 7 (then known as Little Sister).  Wayne has a new album out called 'Blue Worm'.  We discuss that, his album last year with Patrice Pike called 'Heart Is a Compass" - which included my...

Everclear's Art Alexakis joins host Jamie Green to talk all about their show here in Kansas City on July 18!  The Summerland Tour includes Everclear, Living Colour, Hobastank and Wheatus.  They are all playing at Grinders here in KC on July 18. Art and I talk all about that, touring, fatherhood, and dealing with his MS.  Great chat, do it up! http://www.summerlandtour.net/ https://w...

It's Desmond Mason day on Trading Fours!  Desmond is an amazing keyboardist, producer and beat maker!  We talk all about his career, some tough love from Bobby Watson, playing up on the Liberty Memorial and MUCH more.  Desmond is the real deal, check it out! https://www.instagram.com/ddotprofessor/ https://twitter.com/ddotprofessor/

Sara Morgan is one of the hottest  acts in Kansas City.  She joins host Jamie Green to discuss her new album, actually going to church in a bar, her childhood and much more.  Great chat with the rising country star.  Do it up! https://saramorganmusic.com/

It's a roots rock day on the podcast!  Lara Hope of Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones joins host Jamie Green to talk about their new album "Here to Tell the Tale." They also discuss what's the difference between roots rock and rockabilly, Brian Setzer, playing the Westport Inn in Kansas City and much more!  https://www.larahopeandtheark-tones.com/

The Jenny Thing's Matt Easton joins host Jamie Green to talk about their new album, American Canyon!  Matt and Jamie geek out about home studio recording, Star Search, San Fran bands, food and much more.  Great chat, do it up!  https://thejennything.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sY6OUqnGxc

Nashville Singer/Songwriter James DiGirolamo dialed in to talk all about is new Ep Paper Boats!  We discuss the EP,  growing up in the northeast,  the craft of songwriting and much more!  Great, EP - great chat, do it up!  https://www.jamesdigirolamo.com/ https://www.jamesdigirolamo.com/ Subscribe to my Patreon page for exclusive videos and transcripts:   https:/...

Covid has changed all of our worlds - and in the case of DeAnn - in both positive and negative ways.  DeAnn came over to my house to be my first indoor interview in over 14 months.  We talk about her childhood, her career, her creativity and also personal tragedy with Covid.  Great, heart-filled chat - do it up!  https://www.deannofficial.com/ Support the podcast with Patreon -...

Bassist Jedd Chlebowski joins host Jamie Green to discuss his album, collaborating with people like Vernon Reid, Doug Wimbish, Kenny Arnoff, Gilby Clarke and many others!  https://www.jeddbass.com/ https://twitter.com/Jeddbass Hire Jamie's 90s tribute band Thunder Jacket this summer and get a 10% discount when you email the band at: kcthunderjacket@gmail.com. To get the discount you must put...

Imagine a time where almost all of the most popular bands on the planet not only knew each other, but also had played in the same clubs - and in some instances- even played in each other bands.  The book 'Nothin' But A Good Time' - documents this era- the 1980s on Hollywood Sunset Strip.  The bands are now household names- Guns N Roses, Poison, Motley Crue and more!  But years befor...

Change can be hard; it also can spark creativity.  In the case of Maia Sharp, a move to Nashville after the end of a 21 year marriage was the catalyst for her new album.  We discuss the new album, the craft of songwriting, her move to Nashville and much more! https://www.maiasharp.com/ https://twitter.com/maiasharp "I think I have my favorites then another slays me. Maia is a master in h...

Angela ward joins host Jamie Green to discuss her family band, the JWB.  Angela plays keys, her husband James is on bass and their son Jaylen is on drums! They make really fun videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu19aNBmzLDANGuNqZWzJ6Q We also discuss Angela's Florida roots, the fabulous musicians in Kansas City and her work with children. Great episode, do it up!  https:...

Lead Singer David Barr of the Scottish Band "The Moon Kids" joins me to talk all about their new EP "Ride with the Hurricanes".  Great chat, do it up https://www.facebook.com/themoonkids https://twitter.com/the_moonkids https://www.instagram.com/themoonkids Like and subscribe to the podcast!

It's Jillian Riscoe day on the podcast! She's a Kansas City singer/songwriter who taps into her own life experiences -which are sometime painful - to create her music. We talk about that, how she is navigating the soon to be post-COVID world, her friendship with previous guest Emma Jo and much more!  jillianriscoe.com This episode brought to you by Governor Stumpy's in Waldo: www.governorstum...

The Nashville music engineer and producer Billy Decker joins me to talk about his new book 'Template Mixing and Mastering: The Ultimate Guide to Achieving a Professional Sound'.  Billy is one of the hottest mixers and engineers in the music business - in large part because of the speed he can mix and master his tracks.  He does that by already having templates established for his tracks....