Shows
Hey, Good For You!Conrad Choucroun Part 1Playing with Chuck Berry, getting the NRBQ gig, playing with no setlist, Bob Schneider connections, being uncomfortable on stage, performing with Bob Schneider, working with Patty Griffin, Allison’s dad, authenticity, Allison, Conrad and Rodney Crowell, writing credit in sessions, differences between Austin and Nashville, cartridge origins2025-07-2150 minHey, Good For You!Nick Buda Pt. 3 - No Jive, Mauve Drives, and Staying Alive in the BizJaco Pastorious, being free to be creative, momentum, being heartbroken by the music industry, Rachel confronts celebrities, being your own advocate, car talk, playing off Chesney’s vocal, playing with Edwin McCain, underrated artists, Nick’s pet peeves for bass players, working with Nashville veterans2025-07-0742 minHey, Good For You!Nick Buda Pt. 2Nick moving to Nashville, Nick’s first session, Nick at Berkley, an embarrassing gig moment, benefits of being a side musician, time and experience, giving advice to younger players, being yourself vs. emulating your heroes, playing along to records, Rachel learning to play bass, finding your voice2025-06-2351 minHey, Good For You!Nick Buda Pt. 1 - The Sphere, Soul-Cleansing Gigs, Playing with the Girls, and Rosie & the Revival Nick working with the girls, preparing for The Sphere residency, gear changes for the Sphere, Rachel and Nick’s first gig together, Alison and Nick’s blues gig, playing with different drummers, Harmoni and Nick playing with Chesney, Nick getting the Chesney gig, playing awards shows, Rosie and the Revival, playing clubs around Nashville, clubs in Austin.2025-06-0948 minHey, Good For You!Cloudswriting songs with your kids, getting into music as a kid, the importance of music theory, Wes Montgomery, embracing fear with curiosity, ego, Alison and Carol Kay, dream bass lessons, Rachel plays with Steve Jordan, Steve Jordan stories2025-05-2644 minHey, Good For You!Playing in the ShadowsAlison in NYC, CMA Awards, token female bass players, playing in the shadows, recording for a Christmas special, timing and feel with other musicians, appreciating good drummers, learning to read music2025-05-1241 minHey, Good For You!Mega SparkleHarmoni’s tantrum, Rachel’s gear issues, love/hate relationships with gear, Alison’s basses, Rachel’s basses, Harmoni’s first bass guitars, playing what feels good, jazz vs. precision basses, learning about good tone, Leo Fender getting it right, Alison meets Jaco Pastorious, Rachel’s Berkley audition, Harmoni moves to Nashville, getting work in Nashville, Nashville session scene, perceptions as musicians, writers and producers2025-04-2851 min
METAL UP YOUR PODCAST - All Things MetallicaEpisode 409 - Rachel LoyRachel Loy is a producer, writer and ACM nominated bass player of the year from Austin, Texas. She is one of the most prominent musicians in the Nashville session scene and has toured the world with artists ranging from Hank Williams Jr. and Kenny Chesney to one of Clint's favorite 90's alternative rock bands, +Live+.On this episode they talk about the ups and downs of the music industry, writing and producing music they love, the gender dynamics that exist in entertainment, their original music project Attention Machine, Rachel and her husband's radio format Playola and Rachel's b...2025-04-151h 04Hey, Good For You!Hair and Makeup ReadyIn this episode Alison, Rachel and Harmoni introduce each other and talk about being in girl bands, the challenges of getting gigs as females, gender dynamics on the road, sexual power, Peter Pan syndrome, boundaries with co-workers, Harmoni's stage wardrobe with Kenny Chesney, Rachel's experience in the CMA house band, being hair and makeup ready, and expectations for female musicians.2025-04-0239 minHey, Good For You!Pieces of FurnitureAlison, Rachel and Harmoni talk about breaking into the session scene, being assertive in sessions, side musicians, strong personalities in the studio, getting started on bass, Rachel's producing experience, work and relationships, Harmoni winning Austin Bass Player of the Year, how the podcast came together and complicated studio dynamics.2025-04-0245 minHey, Good For You!Dodging a BulletAlison, Rachel and Harmoni discuss the worst things they've had said to them in sessions, Rachel and Harmoni's experience working with Hank Jr., Alison becoming a lawyer, responding to burnout, Alison's discography and playing with Vince Gill, Nashville sessions in the 90s, Rachel moving to Austin, the industry changing, Harmoni getting the Kenny Chesney gig, Rachel subbing on the Kenny Chesney gig and performing in a stadium.2025-04-0238 min
Chicks with Gear The Podcast with Resident Gear Head Andy MostBasslines & Gear: Deep Dive with Alison Prestwood. Peter Frampton's Bassist & Nashville Session Player.Send us a textAlison Prestwood is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, song-writer and session player extraordinaire. 4 time nominee for ACM Bass Player of the Year (Academy of Country Music Awards) and is currently the bass player for Peter Frampton. She has played on more than 135,000 songs on major country artists records as well as her own music. Some of the artists she has recorded with and performed with: Rodney Crowell, Vince Gil, Shawn Colvin, Olivia Newton-John, The Dead Reckoners, Joe Bonamassa, Amy Grant, Trisha Yearwood, Wyonna Judd, Jim Lauderdale, Anders Osborne, Peter Frampton just to name a few. S...2025-03-1058 min
The Sideman ChroniclesBONUS EPISODE: Alison Prestwood meets Jaco PastoriusBONUS EPISODE Alison Prestwood meets Jaco Pastorius. Enjoy.2024-10-0104 min
The Country GoldmineShow #19/2024 Kevin Chase - Lonesome, On'ry and Mean Sierra Ferrell - American Dreaming Emmylou Harris - Blackhawk Trampled by Turtles - Burlesque Desert Window Yola - Ride Out In The Country Jake La Botz - Hair On Fire Norah Jones & Billie Joe Armstrong - Oh So Many Years Daniel Lanois - Sleeping in the Devil's Bed Grey DeLisle - Who Bought The Boots Beside Your Bed Mark Knopfler - Ahead Of The Game The Mallett Brothers Band - Mexican Hat (feat. Emma Stanley) Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs - Belle Menteuse Marlon Williams - Vampire Again Alison Krauss - I N...2024-05-131h 47
Sounds AtlanticEpisode 160: Pt. 1 British Cousin “Rumer” Showcases the Songs of Hugh Prestwood.Send us a textInterview with British “cousin” “Rumer” showcasing her tribute album to the music of American composer Hugh Prestwood. Artists who have recorded Prestwood’s songs include Judy Collins, Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Kathy Mattea, Randy Travis, Ann Murray, Conway Twitty, Barbara Mandrell, Tanya Tucker, Don Williams and a host of other country, bluegrass and pop recording artists, including Charlie Sizemore. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.182021-10-291h 03
Sounds AtlanticEpisode 160: Pt. 2 British Cousin “Rumer” Showcases the Songs of Hugh Prestwood.Send us a textCompletion of an interview with British “cousin” “Rumer” showcasing her tribute album to the music of American composer Hugh Prestwood. Artists who have recorded Prestwood’s songs include Judy Collins, Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Kathy Mattea, Randy Travis, Ann Murray, Conway Twitty, Barbara Mandrell, Tanya Tucker, Don Williams and a host of other country, bluegrass and pop recording artists, including Charlie Sizemore.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.182021-10-291h 04The Sideman ChroniclesAlison PrestwoodAlison 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 for Paul McCartney, how she moved to Nashville, and why she took a break to become a lawyer. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe. 2021-10-051h 25
This Business Of Music & Poetry PodcastA Grammy Winning Producer/Engineer Speaks (Interview with Clark Hagan)In this episode, Michael Amidei and Clifford Brooks interview Clark Hagan.
Clark Hagan (www.clarkhaganproductions.com) is a Grammy award-winning Producer/Engineer with a world-class resume and a legendary mastery of the recording arts.
After graduating from the University of Colorado at Denver, Clark began to master his craft as a recording engineer while working with the legendary Bill Porter whose credits include artists such as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and the Everly Brothers while at RCA from 1959 to 1964. After a short stint at Allen-Martin Productions in Louisville, Kentucky, Clark moved to Nashville where his trus...2021-09-1633 min
Southern AmericanaNashville Session Bass Player Alison PrestwoodAlison Prestwood grew up in Alabama with music in her soul. The multi-instrumentalist has played and recorded with many of Country and Americana's most successful and influential artists. A four-time nominee for Bass Player of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, Alison has toured and played with Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, and Olivia Newton-John. Besides playing on-stage with Trisha Yearwood, Wynona Judd, and Vince Gill, Alison played in the house band for the 2019 CMA Award Show. Alison has studied under legendary session bassist Carol Kayne and is also a die-hard fan of the Be...2021-03-221h 29
Radio Memphis On DemandRMOD - Nathaniel Land - Around The World
“I am thrilled to be releasing Black Blue Sky with 6 new original songs and compositions. Expressing my love for rock as well as acoustic songwriting, I give these songs generously with the intent they make a difference for people. Listening to a great song should make the great times we experience more joyous and exciting, the harder times more bearable filled with self-compassion. I want to thank my long-time producer Chris Cubeta and co-Producer Gary Atturio at Studio G in Williamsburg, NYC. They did extraordinary work in getting these songs recorded and ready for the world!” ~ Nathaniel Land
Land’s talents...2019-03-1754 min
The Paul Leslie Hour#145 - Hugh PrestwoodHugh Prestwood is a songwriter. He's also a recording artist in his own right. Prestwood writes primarily in the country genre, although his first hit song was "Hard Times for Lover." He's had many recording artists in the world of country, folk and Americana record his songs: Trisha Yearwood, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Michael Johnson, Jimmy Buffett, and Don Williams just to name a few.
Enjoy this in-depth interview with a master songwriter. Don't touch that dial, Hugh Prestwood is next!
Support The Paul Leslie Hour by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast...2018-09-1039 min
Songcraft: Spotlight on SongwritersEp. 68 - HUGH PRESTWOOD ("The Song Remembers When") Hugh Prestwood has written twenty charting singles on the Billboard rankings, including eight Top 10 hits. He began his professional career as a folk singer/songwriter in Greenwich Village in the 1970s before finding commercial success as a writer when Judy Collins began recording his songs toward the end of the decade. In the 1980s he appeared on the country charts with the #1 singles “The Sound of Goodbye” by Crystal Gayle and “The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder” by Michael Johnson. By the following decade Prestwood was regularly topping the charts with titles such as Randy Travis’ “Hard Rock Bottom Of Yo...2017-08-0858 min
Life of the Law80: Live Law Nashville – Blood, Sweat, and TearsHosted by Hal Humphries, our live show, Blood Sweat and Tears explores music and the law in “Music City”.
We host live storytelling events that are unlike any other. All across the country, our Live Law shows showcase the stories of lawyers, judges, storytellers, and everyday people share their experiences and encounters with the law.
So Not all stories about the law fit snugly into one of our feature investigative reports. Some stories have to be told live, in front of an audience, no editing and no backing out.
This week we take you to Nashville, for BLOOD SWEAT AND TEAR...2016-04-051h 02
Thanks For Giving A DamnEpisode 19: Dan Baird
Dan talks about rock cruises, Ian McLagan, Steve Marriott’s 1957 Fender Esquire, Swiss border nightmares, blue lightning, Goody’s Headache Powder, when Alison Prestwood met Carol Kaye, the 435th best guitar player in Nashville, etc.
2013-02-1345 min
WorkingNowAlison Prestwood, bassist & lawyer: #Radiostory by Kim GreenBass sideman Alison Prestwood practiced hard to perfect her craft, and followed her musical ambitions to Nashville in the early 90s. But when Music Row’s fortunes flagged, she learned a new instrument: the law.
Produced by Kim Green. Check out more of her work at aviatrixkim.com2013-01-2204 min