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The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 19 | Redefining Radical: The Art of Being Right and EffectiveIn this episode T and Bri discuss T's upcoming release slated for March, Bri's upcoming presentation at Emory University, their experience in winter storm Fern, the slow restoration of power to the Nashville area, their participation in the Resist and Unsubscribe movement, their outrage over the latest batch of Epstein files, the tension between expressing political opinions and not alienating their audience, and their new outlook on what it means to be "radical." To learn more about the Resist and Unsubscribe movement visit: https://www.resistandunsubscribe.com/Watch Scott Galloway's Ted Talk:
2026-02-061h 20The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 18 | One Year in Nashville: The Good, The Bad & The MusicIn this episode, T and Bri look back on their first year in Nashville, reflect on their personal achievements and struggles in 2025, and look ahead at what they hope to achieve in 2026! ________________________________________________About the hosts:Tyler (T. Davis) is an Americana/Soul singer-songwriter/artist/producer, and Bri is a vocal coach and licensed speech-language pathologist. Together (and with guests) they discuss life as creatives, navigating the music industry, and the ups and downs of trying to make it in Music City: the good, the bad, and the music.Follow the hosts on...
2026-01-141h 03The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 17 | Ava Earnhart: Healing, Identity, & Defining Success on Your Own TermsIn this episode, Bri sits down with Nashville singer-songwriter Ava Earnhart for an honest, vulnerable conversation about her childhood, her artistry, and the experiences that shaped her voice. Raised in Arkansas and spending over five years in foster care before being adopted at age nine, Ava shares how instability, trauma, and survival shaped her early years—and how music became the first place she ever felt safe.They discuss her introduction to singing through nursing homes, her first gigs at seventeen, learning guitar by feel, and the teachers and mentors who helped her transition into classical vocal tr...
2025-12-311h 58The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 16 | Elizabeth Bee: Winding Roads, Hard Lessons, and Finding a New Direction in NashvilleIn this episode, T sits down with artist and songwriter Elizabeth Bee to discuss her journey in the music industry and the life experiences that shaped her creative path. Originally from Pittsburgh, Bee spent years playing across the U.S. and Europe before moving to Nashville in 2019, where she has continued to hone her craft as both a performer and a developing producer.They discuss her early years navigating severe stage fright, the family tragedy that pushed her toward music, her time gigging in Park City and touring through Europe, and the opportunities and challenges that came...
2025-12-082h 24The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 15 | Bibi Prince: An Old Soul with an Analog Mind, Italian Guitarist Looks Back on 3 Months in NashvilleIn this episode, T sits down with 19-year-old Italian guitarist Bibi Prince as he wraps up his summer spent exploring the music scene in Nashville. Hailing from Genova, Bibi became obsessed with the classic rock from the 1960s as well as the American blues artists that inspired it at an early age. They discuss his upbringing and beginnings on guitar, his early influences, the struggle to find a good rock scene in Italy, his approach to learning to play by ear, his experiences playing around Nashville, meeting (and jamming with) Marty Schwartz at the Gibson Garage, his...
2025-11-0357 minThe Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 14 | Tyler Kohrs: From a Small Town to the Biggest Stages, There's No Replacement for Hard WorkIn this episode, T sits down with Nashville singer-songwriter, recording artist Tyler Kohrs. They discuss his upbringing in Trenton, Illinois, his early years singing in chorus, his decision to move to Nashville, his time on The Voice (Season 20) and I Can See Your Voice (Season 3), his many visits backstage at The Grand Ole Opry, and his plans for 2026 and beyond.Tyler moved to Nashville in 2019 after several years of regular trips for writing and performing since 2015. He grew up in Trenton, Illinois just outside of the St. Louis, Missouri area. Over the years, he has been mentored...
2025-10-221h 36The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 13 | Cameron McClaren: From Tootsies to Madison Square Garden, 14 Years of Drumming & Producing in Music CityIn this episode, T sits down with Cameron McClaren, a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and current touring and session drummer for Larry Fleet. Originally from Greensboro, NC, Cameron moved to Nashville at the age of 18 to chase his dream of being a professional drummer and has since gone from playing shifts on Lower Broadway to playing with international touring acts to thousands of people all around the world. They discuss his early influences and childhood growing up in a musical family, his move to Nashville at age 18, the ups and downs of making a living in Nashville, the...
2025-09-224h 04The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 12 | Chili Munroe: Perseverance, Gratitude, & the Power of Music in HealingIn this episode Bri sits down with Nashville-based guitarist, singer-songwriter Chili Munroe! Chili has lived in Nashville for a few years but has spent time all over the country. Raised in a suburb of Boston, music has been a cornerstone of his life, and his personal and professional journey in the music industry continues to inspire everyone who crosses his path. The episode was recorded two days before his first original live set (and first time singing live) since recovering from two strokes he suffered at the end of his chemotherapy treatment following a cancer diagnosis earlier...
2025-09-151h 27The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 11 | ABI THE PRODUCER: The Life of a New York Native & Musical NomadIn this episode T welcomes our first remote guest, Abi the Producer! Abi is a music producer originally from Staten Island, New York. She works with a variety of artists throughout the United States and abroad, typically working out of Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta. In addition to her work as a producer, she works in A&R for the audio plug-in company Safari Pedals, where she manages artist relations, curates content, and hosts their podcast The Safari Pedals Show, where she has interviewed multiple Grammy-Award-nominated/winning engineers including Andrew Scheps (Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers...
2025-09-012h 16The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 10 | Updates: Bri's Birthday, Career Vibe Checks, & Showing Up As Your Best SelfIn this episode T and Bri discuss updates for the month of August 2025: Bri's Birthday celebration, career vibe checks, communication, finding a way to show up as your best self - even when things get difficult or stressful.________________________________________________About the hosts:Tyler (T. Davis) is an Americana/Soul singer-songwriter/artist/producer, and Bri is a vocal coach and licensed speech-language pathologist. Together (and with guests) they discuss life as creatives, navigating the music industry, and the ups and downs of trying to make it in Music City: the good, the bad, and the music.
2025-08-251h 13The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 9 | Jacob Emran: "Psychedelic, Folky...Weird...Sh*t"In this episode T sits down with Nashville psychedelic-folk artist, singer-songwriter Jacob Emran. Jacob Emran is a multi-instrumentalist whose original music fuses elements of folk, blues, jazz, rock and hip-hop. His live performances showcase this eclectic mix of influences and he always delivers a dynamic set, from stripped-down folk-style ballads to huge, power-trio psychedelic rock, combining live instrumentation with looped samples from his beloved Roland SP-404. They discuss the ebb and flow of gigs and income from live performances in Nashville, his early memories of music and his eclectic taste, his upcoming releases and his new single "...
2025-08-181h 38The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 8 | Brother Dusty: Defying GenreIn this episode T sits down with Nashville genre-bending artist Brother Dusty. Brother Dusty is a multi-instrumentalist who combines elements of rock, jazz, funk, punk and hip-hop into a style that is unquestionably unique. His live shows captivate audiences, with instantly-memorable hooks, surprising play with rhythm and time signature, and a dynamic setlist ranging from high-energy rock featuring his seven-piece band (with horns and a banjo), to solo singer-songwriter ballads. They discuss his recent release/birthday show at The Underdog in East Nashville, his long history of collaboration and its role in his success, his upcoming releases...
2025-07-302h 30The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 7 Brittany Reese: Lessons in Stage Performance from a Professional ActorIn this episode, Bri sits down with Brittany Reese, a professional actor and physical therapy assistant to discuss stage performance techniques for musicians, self-care for performers, and how having a background in performing arts helps therapists better serve their patients who work in the music industry and beyond. ________________________________________________About the hosts:Tyler (T. Davis) is an Americana/Soul singer-songwriter/artist/producer, and Bri is a vocal coach and licensed speech-language pathologist. Together (and with guests) they discuss life as creatives, navigating the music industry, and the ups and downs of trying to make it in M...
2025-07-251h 19The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 6 Lauren-Michael Sellers: Songwriting, Influences, The Voice, & Healing Through MusicIn this episode, T sits down with powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Lauren-Michael Sellers. They discuss her background, her musical influences, overcoming trauma and hardship, her time on NBC's The Voice, and their weekly songwriters round in Nashville!Follow Lauren-Michael on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmichaelsellers?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow her on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichaelsellers/?hl=enStream Her Music on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6hAenNlARdfhIsPSamrmfcFollow The Round on Riverside:https://www.instagram.com/roundonriverside/?hl=en
2025-07-152h 14The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 5 | Rounds, Clients, AI & New GigsIn this episode, T and Bri discuss updates on their progress for the month of June 2025: new gigs, new clients, DMV nightmares, AI music, and more.... T started hosting a round with his friend Lauren-Michael Sellers called The Round on Riverside at Bite-A-Bit Thai & Sushi in East Nashville (www.instagram.com/roundonriverside), he's also been playing more on Broadway. Bri started working with private speech-therapy clients!Check out the T's YouTube video about the AI band here: https://youtu.be/0AEFFKpUXU4 ________________________________________________About the hosts:Tyler (T. Davis) is an Americana...
2025-07-031h 07The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 4 | Maxxwellhouse: The Origin Story of the Nashville Multi-Instrumentalist & Producer Max MarottaIn this episode, T is joined by our first guest: the one and only Maxxwellhouse (aka Max Marotta). They discuss his journey as an artist, tracking his professional career from his first band as a teenager to his current work as a producer, performer and content creator based in Nashville, TN. They cover his early influences, his path through formal education in music, discovering new genres, dealing with and overcoming physical limitations, band dynamics, and they explore selections from his extensive catalogue as a solo artist. Follow him on all platforms via the links below!
2025-06-172h 02The Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 3 | Hard Conversations: Stepping Into Your True Self as a CreativeIn this episode T & Bri discuss how being willing to have uncomfortable and challenging conversations has helped them step into their true identity as creatives. They discuss Bri's current shift toward a therapeutic approach to her vocal coaching and T's path from funk to Americana. They also discuss how developing a close network of confidants you trust to give honest feedback is key to growing in any creative endeavor. About the hosts:Tyler (T. Davis) is an Americana/Soul singer-songwriter/artist/producer, and Bri is a vocal coach and licensed speech-language pathologist. Together (and with...
2025-05-3154 minThe Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 2 | Long Days, Late Nights & the Struggle to Be HealthyOn this episode, T and Bri discuss the struggle of maintaining a healthy lifestyle while operating on the irregular and erratic schedule that comes along with the creative, "indepreneur" lifestyle. Topics include: The affect of sleep irregularity on sleep quality, caffeine, alcohol, trying to make it to the gym, late-night binging, post-performance wind-downs, balancing healthy habits with the grind required to maintain steady income, and more. About the hosts:Tyler (T. Davis) is an Americana/Soul singer-songwriter/artist/producer, and Bri is a vocal coach and licensed speech-language pathologist. Together (and with guests) they discuss...
2025-05-2543 minThe Good, the Bad & the MusicEp. 1 | 6 Months in Nashville: The Good, the Bad & the MusicHusband and wife hosts Tyler Davis & Bri Worek discuss their lives after moving to Nashville, TN from rural North Carolina. Tyler (T. Davis) is an Americana/Soul singer-songwriter/artist/producer, and Bri is a vocal coach and licensed speech-language pathologist. Together (and with guests) they discuss life as creatives, navigating the music industry, and the ups and downs of trying to make it in Music City: the good, the bad, and the music.In this episode they discuss their backgrounds, and the journey from their chance meeting at one of T's performances to uprooting their whole lives...
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