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Sisters In SongSisters In SongEpisode 53: Interview with Pi JacobsWe are so excited to talk with Americana Showcase Artist Pi Jacobs. Pi has her own roots-rockstyle that she is compelled to share, she doesn’t feel like it’s a choice, she has to “get it out”.  Pi Jacobs is a lifer. Born in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district, she's spent two decadesonstage and on the road, creating a rhythmic, rootsy sound that's every bit asdiverse as her own upbringing.     Pi Jacobs draws inspiration from her unconventional upbringing in “The Land of Weed and Wine” aka Northern California. Blending roots-rock swagger and storytelling soul, hermusic has drawn compar...2024-11-1327 minThe Arwen Lewis ShowThe Arwen Lewis ShowPi JacobsToday on The Arwen Lewis Show - Arwen welcomes Pi Jacobs! Pi Jacobs draws inspiration from her unconventional upbringing in “The Land of Weed and Wine” aka Northern California. Blending roots-rock swagger and storytelling soul, her music has drawn comparisons to Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, and Lucinda Williams. Armed with an old Gibson, a “sultry” (Claremont Courier) “explosive” (Glide Magazine) voice, and a thumping homemade stomp box, Pi creates a show that is a fun, high energy, affair. Glen Starkey (New Times SLO), writes: "You'll forget your problems for a few hours” Pi’s music has been heard on NPR, DittyTV, Au...2024-05-2202 minThe Jeremiah ShowThe Jeremiah ShowPi Jacobs | Music ArtistToday on The Arwen Lewis Show - Arwen welcomes Pi Jacobs! Pi Jacobs draws inspiration from her unconventional upbringing in “The Land of Weed and Wine” aka Northern California. Blending roots-rock swagger and storytelling soul, her music has drawn comparisons to Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, and Lucinda Williams. Armed with an old Gibson, a “sultry” (Claremont Courier) “explosive” (Glide Magazine) voice, and a thumping homemade stomp box, Pi creates a show that is a fun, high energy, affair. Glen Starkey (New Times SLO), writes: "You'll forget your problems for a few hours” Pi’s music has been heard on NPR, DittyTV, Au...2023-08-2402 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsDrew HolcombWe recently had the pleasure of talking with Drew Holcomb about his new album, Strangers No More released in early June.  We caught up about Memphis, forming a band, meeting and marrying his wife Ellie, his highly successful music festival Moon River Festival and of course his amazing new album.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-07-2840 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsRyan Young of Trampled by TurtlesAmy Wright chats with Ryan Young, the fiddle player from the festival favorite band from Duluth Minnesota, Trampled By Turtles.  He told us about the bands recording process, and what it took to make their new album, Alpenglow.  He also talked about working with Wilco front man, Jeff Tweedy, and what he added as Alpenglow’s producer.  If you are a Trampled  by Turtles fan then you will love the new album, and if this is your first introduction to the band, you will become an instant fan.  Part of Pantheon Podcasts    Learn more about...2022-12-2951 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsJustin Kreutzman (Director of Let There Be Drums!)Amy Wright talks with Justin Kreutzman about his new documentary film, Let There Be Drums!  As the son of legendary Grateful Dead drummer, Bill Kreutzman, Justin provided us unique insight into the rock drumming world through his own experience as well as through the eyes of the children of rock drummers and the drummers themselves. Part of Pantheon Podcasts    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-12-2952 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsGlen PhillipsAmy Wright chats with Glen Phillips about his new album, There is So Much Here, the origin of Toad the Wet Sprocket, life challenges and ultimate triumphs. We appreciate him sharing his life story with so much honesty.Part of Pantheon Podcasts    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-12-2956 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsKevn KinneyAmy Wright catches up with Kevn Kinney about his 1st solo album in 10 years, and his first vinyl release since the 1990’s Think About It. Kevn always inspires us with his creative drive, and his prolific ability to produce amazing solo projects while still making new albums with his Dryvin and Cryin bandmates. He also tells us the real story about the life of a working musician.Part of Pantheon Podcasts   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-12-2955 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsRyan Dusick (Founding Drummer of Maroon 5)We’re excited to have Ryan Dusick on the show. Ryan’s the former drummer and was a founding member of the band Maroon 5, one of the most popular groups in the world. Dusick was even part of the band that preceded Maroon 5, Kara's Flowers, which he and Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, and Mickey Madden founded in 1994, while they were still in high school.Today, Ryan’s an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, a mental health professional focusing on anxiety and sobriety. He’s also a published author with a new book out now titled Harder to Breathe: A Memoir...2022-11-2349 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsKen Casey (Dropkick Murphys)Amy Wright connects on a call with Dropkick Murphys founder Ken Casey to learn about their new album, released September 30th via the band’s label Dummy Luck Music, This Machine Still Kills Fascists, in which they bring Woody Guthrie's lyrics to life.This album is like nothing they’ve done before, and in 10 songs, they've harnessed all of their energy to show how powerful an acoustic album can be. Ken shares all about the making of the album, how it was inspired by Woody Guthrie's daughter Nora, and how the idea had been percolating for more than...2022-11-1650 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsCharlie MusselwhiteAmy Wright catches up with veteran bluesman and endearing artist Charlie Musselwhite. A Mississippi native born in the 40s, he came of age in Memphis, TN, right as rock and roll was clawing its way into existence and latching onto the hearts of young teenagers around the country, but it was the blues of Chicago that called Charlie’s name. On today’s show, Charlie and Amy look at the achievements and legacy that he’s built over the last 60 plus years, including his latest album for Alligator Records, Mississippi Son, released in June of this year. The Gra...2022-11-0953 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsPixiesAmy Wright conversates with David Lovering, Paz Lenchantin, and Joey Santiago of the iconic band the Pixies, a group that's influenced more bands and fans than most groups in the alt-rock world can claim. They just released their 8th studio album, Doggerel, on September 30th via BMG. The band sees this album as a reflection of growth, a mature collection of songs that's bolder than anything they've done before. We dig into the making of the album in this conversation and what it was like reinvigorating their creative process after the pandemic.Part of Pantheon P...2022-11-0230 minTOCA BackstageTOCA Backstage46 - Ali AngelAli Angel Friday and Saturday November 18 & 19, 2022LA-native musician Ali Angel’s retro-soul production and classic songwriting style emanate a 1970’s influence, giving lovers of classic rock, indie, soul, and country music all something they can gravitate towards. Full of surprises, she keeps listeners intrigued by effortlessly shifting from sweet, daydreamy twang and gentle vocals to gritty soulful rock and attitude. Upon releasing her debut single, “Play Pretend” in April of 2021, the record amassed over 80k streams on Spotify independently and was added to more than 3k user-made and tastemaker playlists. She’s been featured by curators l...2022-11-0100 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsThe Brother BrothersAmy Wright chats with Compass Records act The Brother Brothers, formed by twin brothers Adam and David Moss. They’re here today to discuss their brand-new album Cover to Cover, a covers project with selections from Tom T. Hall, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Robert Earl Keen, and several others included. They also share on their origins of being raised in Peoria, IL, where they grew up on a steady diet of The Everly Brothers, The Beach Boys, The Beatles and more. These two are music scholars who are always learning, exploring, and figuring out who played on wha...2022-10-2646 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsCathy Fink & Marcy MarxerAmy Wright chats with multi-Grammy award-winners Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, who have just released a brand new 28-song album in collaboration with Tom Paxton that features world-class recordings of songs ranging bluegrass, folk, Country and various other flavors of American roots music. Tom Paxton is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, considered a voice of his generation with an important perspective on modern culture and civil rights, and Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer are a one-of-a-kind duo with virtuosic abilities who have traveled the world performing and teaching Roots music to generations of fans and followers. T...2022-10-1952 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsRhett MillerOur guest this hour is acclaimed singer-songwriter and Old 97's bandleader Rhett Miller, who's here to discuss his latest solo album The Misfits. This is the Texas-bred singer-songwriter’s 9th album, and it’s another clear indication of his strong ability to craft earworms that go deeper than your average pop song. Miller collaborated on the album with Sam Cohen, known as a producer for works by Kevin Morby, Danger Mouse and many more. Sam and Rhett got together daily to write songs, creating a routine that led to the sublime and even psychedelic new record we recom...2022-10-1255 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsS.G. GoodmanToday, you’ll get to sit in on Amy Wright’s recent conversation with Kentucky native and acclaimed singer-songwriter, S.G. Goodman. Goodman’s new album Teeth Marks was released in June of this year via verve Forecast, and it sees the artist exploring the traumas of unrequited love, and her experiences as a queer woman coming up in rural Kentucky as part of a strict churchgoing family.Goodman’s critically acclaimed, Jim James-produced debut album Old Time Feeling put her on the map, and Teeth Marks pushes her even further out there, establishing her as one of the m...2022-10-0742 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsYolaToday we have the pleasure of presenting a conversation between Amy Wright and Yola, the six-time Grammy nominee who recently made her acting debut in the Baz Luhrmann-directed hit movie, Elvis, in which Yola powerfully portrays Sister Rosetta Tharpe, an elder of gospel music and arguably the true originator of rock and roll.While she’s been a singer since four years old, inspired by greats like Tina Turner and Mary J. Blige, this is Yola’s first acting role, and what an incredible opportunity it was, to be able to bring inspiration to a new generation of y...2022-10-0637 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsAndrew FarrissAmy Wright talks with Andrew Farriss, co-founder and primary songwriter for INXS, a band that's sold over 50 million records worldwide.In 2016, Andrew Farriss was inducted into the Australian Songwriter Hall of Fame for his contribution to the music industry. He has been performing and writing for more than 40 years. He likes to split his time between Australia and Nashville, where you can find him performing in famous spots like the Bluebird Café.He’s here today to chat with Amy about his recently released self-titled album, which is steadily climbing the charts, and to discuss his...2022-10-0649 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsFreedy JohnstonAmy Wright connects in conversation with Freedy Johnston, a visionary singer-songwriter who, for over 30 years, has been embraced equally by fans, critics, and most of all, his songwriting peers. Johnston just released his 9th studio album via Forty Below Records, titled Back on the Road to You, and this hour he breaks down the inspiration behind the songs, as well as a great deal of information about his life and his connection to music. Johnston recorded the album in Los Angeles with producer Eric Corne and invited friends like Aimee Mann, Susanna Hoffs, and Doug Pettibone to j...2022-09-2954 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsElizabeth CookAmy Wright connects with Elizabeth Cook in conversation, covering her Florida roots, her music career as a woman in country, and much more. We’ve connected with Elizabeth a couple of times already, once in Nashville at The Purple Building and once at our studios in Memphis for the DittyTV Concert Series, so we’re glad to catch up again.This year marks the 15th anniversary of Cook’s career-defining LP Balls, an 11-song collection produced by Rodney Crowell. She’s also currently a radio host on Sirius XM with her hit show, Elizabeth Cook’s Apron Strings, a...2022-09-2241 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsO.N.E The DuoAmy Wright connects with O.N.E The Duo, an emerging mother/daughter duo formed by Tekitha and Prana Supreme — and their story is rooted in Hip-Hop royalty. Tekitha is the female lead on the Wu-Tang Clan albums and Prana is the daughter of RZA, the founder and de facto leader of Wu-Tang Clan. Together they are pioneers, becoming the first artists to journey from Hip-Hop to Country. They talk today about their move to Nashville, their own stripped-down hybrid of Country and Americana, and the upcoming projects they have planned. Learn more abo...2022-09-1546 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsJed HillyAmy Wright sits down with Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association, which, since 1999, has helped American roots music assume an elevated place in the world. Hilly’s career has included work for Orbison Records (as in Roy Orbison), Sony Music Entertainment, and various other notable organizations. Following the 9/11 disaster in 2001, Jed relocated his family from New York to Nashville, Tennessee, and in the spring of 2007, he accepted the position as Executive Director of the Americana Music Association where he continues today. We’re excited for you to learn more about his story and the work...2022-09-0846 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsG. LoveWe're excited to have G. Love of G. Love and Special Sauce on the show, chatting with Amy Wright about his latest studio album, an album heavy on collaboration with some of Delta Blues and hip-hop's most well-respected artists, Philadelphia Mississippi. Joined by players like Christone Kingfish Ingram, Jontavious Willis, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Chuck Treece, Schoolly D, and many more, Philadelphia Mississippi is an important record for G. love, as it connects his hometown of Philadelphia, PA, down to the heart of the Delta Blues, a sound he's been voraciously obsessed with since he was a kid. W...2022-09-0146 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsNitty Gritty Dirt BandAmy Wright chats with members of internationally acclaimed American roots music group the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, including founding member Jeff Hanna. The primary focus for today’s talk is the group’s newest studio album, Dirt Does Dylan, in which they cover an excellent collection of Bob Dylan tunes. There's been perhaps no one more influential for Jeff Hanna than Bob Dylan, so the creation of this album is very fitting. They also talk about the band’s history and what has inspired them along the way.Part of Pantheon Podcasts    Learn m...2022-08-2546 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsMicah Nelson (Particle Kid)Our guest on the show this hour is Micah Nelson, aka the Particle Kid, whose latest LP, Time Capsule, is an experimental, genre-bending work we highly recommend you hear. The album features contributions from from Margo Price, J Mascis, Jim James, Sean Ono Lennon, and Willie Nelson.As one of Willie’s sons, Micah grew up surrounded by music – but the sounds he creates are as much inspired by punk, freak-folk, or avant-garde sentiments as the country and Americana music the Nelson name is known for. Time Capsule was recorded in many different places with many...2022-08-1946 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsJoshua Fleming of VandoliersAmy Wright connects on a call with Joshua Fleming, founding member of one of Texas’ most notable country punk bands, the Vandoliers. Vandoliers are known for distilling the Lone Star State’s diverse musical identity into a raucous, breakneck vibe that’s all their own. After spending much of the last three years furiously writing and recording music, this Dallas-Fort Worth six-piece is back with The Vandoliers, a new album that proves they’re tighter than ever. In this interview, Fleming breaks down the making of the self-titled album for us, and shares all about the roots of the ba...2022-08-1144 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsJoshua HedleyAmy Wright sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Nashville-based artist Joshua Hedley. A recent signee to New West Records, Hedley is an ace fiddle player, guitarist, and country music singer-songwriter. He’s devoted his entire life to the study of country and western music, really, a life which he and Amy discuss in detail this hour.They also chat a great deal about his debut album for New West, Neon Blue, a record with 90s Country influences but a discernably tasteful and modern production. We fell in love with Hedley’s sound after the release of his...2022-08-0443 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsJody Whelan of Oh Boy RecordsAmy Wright catches up with Jody Whelan, the oldest son of the late and legendary singer-songwriter John Prine. Jody also runs the label that Prine co-founded, Oh Boy Records, the ins-and-outs of which he discusses in detail with Amy this hour.In fact, a lot today’s talk revolves around John – how he grew up, his career, what lead him to start Oh Boy, the growth of artist owned & indie labels, as well as the various artists that have been signed to Oh Boy, including Kelsey Waldon, Tre Burt, and Arlo McKinley.Part of Pantheon Podc...2022-07-2846 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsMary GauthierAmy Wright sits down with acclaimed singer-songwriter, much-admired activist, and champion of civil rights and progressive thought, Mary Gauthier. Mary made a breathtaking collection of songs that she recently released as a studio album titled, Dark Enough to See the Stars, and you’ll get to hear all about the inspiration behind and making of the record today. It’s her eleventh album, the follow-up to the profound, Rifles & Rosary Beads, her 2018 collaborative work with wounded Iraq war veterans. That record garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album, as well as a nomination for Album...2022-07-2145 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsKam Franklin of The SuffersAmy Wright sits down with Kam Franklin, powerhouse vocalist, fashionable frontwoman, and beloved bandleader of The Suffers, one of Houston, TX greatest contemporary bands. The Suffers just released a new full-length studio album titled It Starts with Love, their third and arguably best LP to date. If you’re drawn to the groove like we are, particularly in the R&B and Latin funk stylings, then this is a record you can’t overlook. Amy and Kam talk through the inspiration behind and making of It Starts with Love, as well as Kam’s background and the...2022-07-1447 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsThe Bacon BrothersAmy Wright chats with brothers Michael and Kevin Bacon, aka The Bacon Brothers, all about their brand-new five-song EP, Erato. As multi-faceted artists with a ton of creativity in their DNA, Michael and Kevin have been actively creating music together, well, since they were just kids. They call the genre-bending sound they make “Forosoco” - a blend of folk, rock, soul, and country influences. And that makes sense, considering it's the continuation of sounds heard long ago in Philadelphia, where the two siblings were raised on a soundtrack of 1970s singer/songwriters, Philly soul singers, and classic rock...2022-07-0747 minJrodconcerts: The PodcastJrodconcerts: The PodcastSinger/Songwriter: Dillon WarnekWith  songs that speak directly and passionately about the human quest for   fulfillment, and the realities of life, Dillon Warnek is a songwriter  like no other in Nashville. A  songwriter whose perfectly crafted songs made of flesh, blood, and soul  take listeners on emotional journeys,  Dillon has earned the admiration  and respect of the music community and national media, including  RollingStone, DittyTV and many more. His  2021 album 'Now That It's All Over' is a special album, whose 10 tracks  were written and conceived along with Jamie Davis in places as diverse  as East Nashville bars and everyday han...2022-01-1928 minThe BluzNdaBlood Blues Radio ShowThe BluzNdaBlood Blues Radio ShowThe BluzNdaBlood Show #374, More Blues "Yule" Love, 2021!!!Intro Song – Bobby Rush, “Santa Claus Needs Some Too”, Single DittyTV First Set –Davina and the Vagabonds, “Sleigh Ride”, A Christmas To Cure Cancer 5Big Joe Turner, “Christmas Date Boogie”, Tell Me Pretty BabyBlack Ace, “Christmas Time Blues”, I’m The Boss Card In Your HandLittle Jimmy King, “Happy Christmas Tears”, Bullseye Blues Christmas Second Set – Charles Brown, “Santa’s Blues”, Cool Christmas Blues Big Dave McLean, “Santa Come Down”, Stony Plain’s Christmas Blues The Penguins, “Jingle Jangle”, Boogie Woogie Santa ClausJimmy Butler, “Trim Your Tree”, Boogie Woogie Santa Third Set – Cajun Joel Martin, “Here Comes Santa Claus”, Cajun Christmas NightsCajuNation, “Winter Wonterland”, Cajun...2021-12-1657 minThe BluzNdaBlood Blues Radio ShowThe BluzNdaBlood Blues Radio ShowThe BluzNdaBlood Show #374, More Blues "Yule" Love, 2021!!!Intro Song – Bobby Rush, “Santa Claus Needs Some Too”, Single DittyTV First Set –Davina and the Vagabonds, “Sleigh Ride”, A Christmas To Cure Cancer 5Big Joe Turner, “Christmas Date Boogie”, Tell Me Pretty BabyBlack Ace, “Christmas Time Blues”, I’m The Boss Card In Your HandLittle Jimmy King, “Happy Christmas Tears”, Bullseye Blues Christmas Second Set – Charles Brown, “Santa’s Blues”, Cool Christmas Blues Big Dave McLean, “Santa Come Down”, Stony Plain’s Christmas Blues The Penguins, “Jingle Jangle”, Boogie Woogie Santa ClausJimmy Butler, “Trim Your Tree”, Boogie Woogie Santa Third Set – Cajun Joel Martin, “Here Comes Santa Claus”, Cajun Christmas NightsCajuNation, “Winter Wonterland”, Cajun...2021-12-1657 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsAndrew LeaheyWelcome to Insights, everyone. Today, we’re excited to share a recent conversation between Amy Wright and acclaimed Nashville-based Americana rock artist, Andrew Leahey. In today’s talk, they dig into Andrew’s musical journey, which started when he was just a little a kid, and they work their way up the present where Andrew stays very, very busy, touring as a hired gun for artists like Elizabeth Cook, leading his own band, Andrew Leahey and the Homestead, who just released a new album titled American Static, Vol. 1, and on top of that, he’s a renowned music journalist that’s co...2021-12-1649 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsChristian LopezWelcome to Insights, everyone. Today, our guest is West Virginia native and alternative-Americana artist Christian Lopez, a high-energy, whole-hearted performer whose new third studio album, The Other Side, was just released back in October. Lopez says that if he wants his music to last in the world, he has to stay as authentic as possible, and that means not compromising or being boxed in. That also applies to just being a human, he adds. Wherever that leads him, he’s sure that'll be the place that he was meant to be, both musically and mentally.His new al...2021-12-0926 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsMartin SextonOur guest on the podcast today is Martin Sexton, a native of Syracuse, N.Y., and the tenth of 12 children. He’s been praised for his down-to-earth songwriting and otherworldly voice by everyone from Rolling Stone to the New York Times and Billboard. A friend of his, someone you might’ve heard of named John Mayer had this to say: “Martin Sexton is the best live performer I’ve ever seen. I may just quit my job and go follow Martin and make a fuss everywhere I go, just to make sure that people don’t go their lives without he...2021-09-1345 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsJimmie Dale GilmoreOur guest today is Jimmie Dale Gilmore, a Texas music icon who’s been writing and playing songs for more than 50 years. Most folks know Gilmore best from his work with The Flatlanders, the legendary trio of Butch Hancock, Joe Ely, and, of course, Jimmie Dale Gilmore. The Flatlanders just released a new country music album called Treasure of Love, their first album of new recordings in more than 12 years. Fellow Flatlander Butch Hancock had this to say about Jimmie Dale: “From swapping songs sitting on some floor after midnight in Lubbock, Texas, to stage after stage from Italy to N...2021-08-3044 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsTravis LinvilleOur guest today is Travis Linville, an Oklahoma native and friend of DittyTV’s who’s been hailed as "one of the most sought-after songwriters and collaborators in the Sooner State and beyond.” Linville recently released a new album titled I’m Still Here, which was produced by JD McPherson, another Oklahoma native, and which features help on the songs from artists like Natalie Hemby, Hayes Carll and more. We first encountered Travis when he stopped by our studios in Memphis to record as part of the DittyTV Concert Series, and we've enjoyed following his work ever since. It’s great to...2021-08-0229 minTasty Licks MusicTasty Licks MusicTasty Licks Ep 8 with South For WinterBand Information Composed of New Zealander Nick Stone (vocals, guitar), Coloradan Dani Cichon (vocals, mandolin), and Michigan cellist Alex Stradal, this powerhouse trio has risen quickly through the ranks of roots musicians in their short two years as a band - including nominations as a rising artist by Nashville's top independent radio station (Lightning 100) in 2018, a "Most Wanted" Emerging Artist by Falcon Ridge Festival in 2019, and a top 10 artist by Buzz Music LA in 2019. The trio recorded their debut full-length album in Nashville TN with Grammy-nominated producer Matt Leigh, while touring throughout the United States and Canada.   Wit...2021-07-171h 05DittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsMipsoOur guest today is a founding member of the North Carolina-based band, Mipso. His name is Joseph Terrell, and he’s no stranger to DittyTV. He and the other members of Mipso visited our studios a couple of years ago to record a session for the DittyTV Concert Series. Joseph's on the line with Sam Shansky to discuss Mipso’s latest album – their 5th album together and first for Rounder Records. Let’s listen in.Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-0134 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsBen Nichols of Lucero (Extended Interview)In this episode, you’ll hear from Ben Nichols, founding member and bandleader of Lucero, a Memphis-based Americana Rock group with over 20 years of experience. In this conversation, Ben chats with an old friend his, DittyTV host and fellow Memphis musician, Mark Edgar Stuart. They reminisce on a variety of topics, which we think you’ll enjoy, and they also dig in to the making of Lucero’s 10th studio album, When You Found Me, which was produced by another Memphian, Matt Ross-Spang. SeePart of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choice...2021-01-2550 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsPatty SmythOur guest this hour is the always spirited and always creative, Patty Smyth, who first made waves in the 1980s with the rock band Scandal, and who has since gone on to enjoy a successful career as a solo artist. One interesting note to make is that Patty was a huge star on MTV in its hay day, and DittyTV draws a lot of inspiration from those early MTV days, so it’s kind of a full-circle affair, which we love to see. With that in mind, I’ll hand it over to Amy Wright, who caught up with Patt...2020-12-3038 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsJoe Firstman - CordovasJoe Firstman of the Nashville-based band Cordovas is one of the most interesting cats around with all sorts of great stories. He has important messages to share with the world and does so in a very intuitive way. Cordovas recently put out a record called Destiny Hotel, on ATO Records, and you can find your very own copy by visiting Cordovasband.com. Please enjoy this conversation between Joe and DittyTV host, Amy Wright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices...2020-12-0726 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsHal LanskyDittyTV brings you exclusive behind-the-scenes conversations with a father that has played an unusually big role in the fashion of rock and roll. It’s Hal Lansky, of Lansky Bros., the clothing brand that’s been in business since 1946, when Bernard Lansky opened up on Beale Street in Memphis, TN. Since then, they’ve stitched threads for Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, and thousands of other celebrities, luminaries, and fashion icons. Recorded Aug. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2933 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsDaniel DonatoNashville cosmic country songwriter, Daniel Donato visits with DittyTV host, Sam Shansky, where they discuss Daniel’s background, his current creative endeavors, as well as what he has planned for the upcoming year. Recorded Dec. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2927 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsJ.M. Van EatonDittyTV host Mark Edgar Stuart goes in depth with longtime Sun Studio session drummer, J.M. Van Eaton, the man that you can thank for rippin’ rhythms on tracks like “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’,” by Jerry Lee Lewis. He ventured into Sun Studios around 1955, when Rock and Roll was first being invented, or discovered, if that’s the way you want to look at it. He’s a devout and dignified man with enough stories to fill a book. For any book publishers out there, that’s your cue. Until that gets goin’, you can get a glimpse into s...2020-05-2951 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsJaniva MagnessJaniva Magness is an artist who has received numerous awards for her music, including a GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. In this interview, she talks with DittyTV host, Sam Shansky, about her love-powered career, and about her album, Love Is An Army. Recorded Jan. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2840 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsLevi ParhamDittyTV host Sam Shanksy talks with Oklahoma-based songwriter, Levi Parham. Levi’s a part of the Tulsa music scene, and Sam gets Levi talking on his background in music, his approach to songwriting, and his plans for 2019. Recorded Nov. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2820 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsNefesh MountainJoin Amy Wright as she talks with Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff of Nefesh Mountain. Nefesh Mountain is a band that fuses traditional bluegrass music with Hebrew folk songs, creating a very unique sound that a lot of people are growing to love. They stopped by the DittyTV Studios to discuss their new album Beneath the Open Sky. Recorded Oct. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2814 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsAmericanafest 2018 - The Milk Carton KidsLive from the Red Carpet at the 2018 Americana Honors & Awards Show, Tatiana Z catches up with Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan of The Milk Carton Kids for a quick chat about performing at the DittyTV studio during Folk Alliance in 2012, hosting the Awards Show, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2806 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsThe Black LilliesThe Black Lillies returned for their second appearance at the DittyTV studios! After their performance, Amy Wright talked with the band about the evolution of their sound, their album 'Stranger To Me,' and changes within the group's lineup.    Recorded Nov. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2717 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsMelody Walker of Front CountryFront Country is a bluegrass band based in San Francisco, CA. They stopped by the studio to play a Concert Series at DittyTV, and then sat down for an interview with Amy Wright where they discuss Telluride, the group's personal take on bluegrass, and their latest album release.    April 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2712 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsKate GromIn this interview, DittyTV's Sam Shansky interviews Kate Grom. They discuss Kate's hometown in New Jersey, her time spent in New York and Nashville, and much more.    Recorded 2017 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2715 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsMike FarrisMike Farris stopped by the DittyTV studios and sat down with Amy Wright to tell us about how he ended up on a Christian record label, how getting sober affected his music, and much more.  Recorded Feb. 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2716 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsMike And The MoonpiesAmy Wright interviews Mark Harmeier of Mike and the Moonpies immediately after their session at DittyTV! They discuss Mike's home base in Austin, his background in the blues, and how his father helped him land gigs at the rodeo when he was a kid.  Recorded July 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2713 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsRay Wylie HubbardRay Wylie Hubbard is Texas music royalty. He stopped by to play a session at DittyTV and then spoke with Amy about his new book, attending Joe Walsh's wedding, and much more.   Recorded June 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2721 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsRCA Studio BDittyTV took a trip out to the historic RCA Studio B in Nashville. While we were there, we had studio manager Justin Croft show us the ins and outs of this legendary studio that has produced recordings from some of the biggest name in music like Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, and Roy Orbison, just to name a few.    Recorded Sept 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2737 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsWanda JacksonWe were honored to have Wanda Jackson, "the first lady of Rockabilly," in the DittyTV studio to discuss not only her life, but her recent book entitled "Every Night Is Saturday Night: A Country Girl's Journey To The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame." She touches on those and a number of other topics in this interview with Amy Wright!   Recorded Aug. 2017 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2747 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsThe Weight BandThe Weight Band keeps the spirit of the Band alive and well, and features members of The Band and the Levon Helm Band. They stopped by for a performance at the DittyTV studios to discuss their new album, the origins of its title and more!   Recorded Sept. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2717 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsSteve PoltzCanadian singer-songwriter Steve Poltz chats with Amy right after his performance at the DittyTV studios. They talk about the first time he picked up a guitar, glass eyes, and his move to Southern California!   Recorded April 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2721 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsLizzie NoSam Shansky interviews the New York-based artist Lizzie No after her performance in the DittyTV studios. They discuss her hometown of Princeton, NJ, the first time she picked up a violin, and the "fun mom energy" that she brings to the table.    Recorded March 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2718 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsThe Underhill Family OrchestraThe Underhill Family Orchestra come back and visit the DittyTV studios for the second time! They talk with Amy Wright about the origins of their band name, their Alabama roots, singing with Skate Mountain Records and more!   Recorded July 2017 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2718 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsThe Dead SouthThe Dead South is a Canadian bluegrass ensemble from Saskatchewan, Canada. They dropped by the DittyTV studios for a Concert Series session and then sat down with Amy Wright afterwards for an in-depth interview.    Recorded Oct. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2708 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsPaul BenjaminPaul Benjamin visited the DittyTV studio during our "Tulsa Takeover" event. Tatiana Z sat down to chat with him and learn more about his his roots in music, where he's from, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2729 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsMax GomezMax Gomez is an Americana singer-songwriter hailing from Taos, New Mexico. He delivered an incredible performance at the DittyTV studios and shared a little bit about his hometown and how he got involved with music festival promotion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2718 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsSarah PotenzaSarah Potenza first came into the public eye when she wowed audiences with her incredible vocals in The Voice Season 8. After stopping by DittyTV for a Concert Series session, she sat down with host Sam Shansky to share a little bit about her songwriting process, when she first began to sing, and what her plans are for the future.    Recorded Jan. 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2724 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsMichael ClevelandGrammy-award winning Michael Cleveland sits down for an interview after his performance at DittyTV. He discusses how he first started playing the fiddle, what first drew him to bluegrass, and more! Recorded May 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2712 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsLeft Over SalmonThis is Left Over Salmon's first interview with DittyTV all the way back in 2012!  Recorded 2012 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2714 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsLeftover SalmonThe legendary bluegrass group Leftover Salmon sit down with DittyTV's Sam Shansky in this interview. This is the group's second appearance on the DittyTV Concert Series, with their first being way back in 2012.  Recorded Feb. 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2715 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsDevon Allman and Duane BettsAmy Wright talks with Devon Allman and Duane Betts at the DittyTV Studios in Downtown Memphis about their separate careers and their new project, The Allman Betts Band. Recorded Oct. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2015 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsLuceroLucero founding member Ben Nichols shares his musical roots with Amy Wright at the DittyTV Studios in Downtown Memphis, a few blocks from where Lucero played its first gig. Recorded April 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2024 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsVandoliersJoshua Flemming of the Texas-based band Vandoliers caught up with Amy Wright at the DittyTV Studios to discuss the influence of Texas on Vandoliers' sound, how autobiographical songwriting works, and more. Recorded March 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2013 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsThe Bacon BrothersMichael and Kevin Bacon, aka The Bacon Brothers, share stories with Amy Wright at the DittyTV Studios in Memphis, TN. The Bacon Brothers have played music together since they were boys in Philadelphia. Recorded June 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2011 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsMarcus KingSinger, songwriter, and guitarist Marcus King connects with host Sam Shansky after his DittyTV Concert Series session in Memphis, TN. Marcus shares insights into his songwriting process, working with Dan Auerbach and Pat McLaughlin, and more. Recorded July 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2019 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsWilliam MathenyWest Virginia native and quick-witted songwriter William Matheny talks with Sam Shansky at the DittyTV headquarters about his albums Moon Over Kenova and Strange Constellations. Recorded April 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2020 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsWanda JacksonWanda Jackson is a pioneer rock-and-roll artist. She is known to many as the "Queen of Rockabilly," and she stopped by the DittyTV Studios to share her life story with host Amy Wright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2048 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsSam MorrowCalifornia-based Outlaw songwriter Sam Morrow catches up with Amy Wright at the DittyTV Studios to talk about his Texas upbringing, his album Concrete and Mud, and more. Recorded July 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2013 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsLauren BarthCalifornia native Lauren Barth gives an in-depth interview at the DittyTV Studios after recording as part of the Tulsa Takeover, a live session with John Fullbright, Jesse Aycock, Paul Benjaman, and others. Recorded August 2017 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2028 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsSkylar GudaszVirginia native Skylar Gudasz gives DittyTV a look into her past as a former Quaker and UNC Chapel Hill alum. Plus, they talk about her music, her music videos, and more. Recorded March 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2019 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsAmericanafest 2018 - Mary GauthierLive from the red carpet at the 2018 Americana Honors & Awards Show, Mary Gauthier gives a few minutes to DittyTV to discuss her album, Rifles and Rosary Beads. Recorded September 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2008 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsScott SharrardNew York-based songwriter and guitar player Scott Sharrard shares his story with Amy Wright at the DittyTV Studios in Downtown Memphis. Sharrard is widely known as the lead guitarist and musical director of the Gregg Allman Band. Recorded Nov. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2023 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsMipsoLibby and Joseph of the band Mipso discuss the Chapel Hill music scene and more with host Amy Wright at the DittyTV Studios in Downtown Memphis. Recorded March 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2019 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsWill StewartBirmingham, Alabama-based singer-songwriter Will Stewart stopped by the DittyTV Studios in Downtown Memphis to record a session and to chat with Amy Wright about his background and his future plans. Recorded Nov. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2014 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsAmy SpeaceNashville-based singer-songwriter Amy Speace connected with Sam Shansky at the DittyTV Studios to discuss her 2019 LP release, Me and the Ghost of Charlemagne, her relationship with Judy Collins, and more. Recorded July 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2020 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsThe PrescriptionsNashville-based Americana rock band The Prescriptions caught up with Amy Wright at the DittyTV Studios to talk about their Single Lock Records release, Hollywood Gold.   Recorded June 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2014 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsDonna the BuffaloMembers of Donna the Buffalo hang with Amy Wright at the DittyTV Studios to talk about the origin of their band name, their love of traditional music, and how the festival scene has evolved. Donna the Buffalo is a band from Trumansburg, New York. Recorded May 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2021 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsLilly HiattNashville-based Americana rock artist Lilly Hiatt welcomes Andrew Leahey and the DittyTV crew into her apartment for an intimate conversation about her music and life as a touring musician. Lilly is the daughter of John Hiatt and is signed to New West Records. Her most recent LP release is titled Walking Proof. Recorded June 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2026 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsPi JacobsSam Shansky talks with L.A.-based Americana singer-songwriter Pi Jacobs at the DittyTV Studios in Downtown Memphis. Recorded May 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2013 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsBoo MitchellLawrence "Boo" Mitchell is the owner of Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. He is best known for his work with Bruno Mars, Al Green, Solomon Burke, Rod Stewart, John Mayer, and William Bell. In this episode, Boo chats with Rev Neil Down at the DittyTV Studios in Downtown Memphis. Recorded February 2014 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-201h 06DittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsThe Rad TradsBrooklyn-based band The Rad Trads, who've been called “The Band meets Miles Davis,” talks with Sam Shansky at the DittyTV studios in Memphis, TN.  Recorded May 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-0622 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsThe Tender ThingsJesse Ebaugh of The Tender Things and Heartless Bastards elaborates on his creative process with Amy Wright at the DittyTV studios in Memphis, TN. Recorded June 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-0617 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsTrout Steak RevivalTrout Steak Revival bandmembers Steve Foltz and Bevin Foley chat with Sam Shansky at the DittyTV headquarters about their hometown Denver, their records, and much more. Recorded May 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-0619 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsAmericanafest 2018: Paul ThornTwo shots of tequila and a rooftop party - that's where DittyTV found Paul Thorn for hilarious and down-to-earth conversation during AmericanaFest 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-0607 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsAndrew LeaheyNashville-based singer-songwriter, bandleader, journalist and DittyTV VJ Andrew Leahey talks with fellow DittyTV VJ Sam Shansky. Leahey is the leader of Andrew Leahey and the Homestead, as well as a guitar-for-hire for Elizabeth Cook, Matthew Szlachetka, and more. Recorded Dec. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-0619 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsBoo RayNashville-based songwriter Boo Ray sits down with Sam Shansky at the DittyTV Headquarters before recording at Sun Studio in Memphis.  Recorded April 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-2921 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsBloodshot BillCanadian-Trinidadian rock n' roller Bloodshot Bill talks to DittyTV during the 2018 Ameripolitan Festival at the Guesthouse at Graceland in Memphis, TN. Recorded Feb. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-2914 minDittyTV\'s Insights | Music InterviewsDittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsJim LauderdaleJim Lauderdale is a Grammy-winning Americana icon. He’s an A-list Nashville songwriter whose songs have ruled the country charts while recording an eclectic catalog of albums that run the gamut of American roots styles. In this interview, Lauderdale chats with Amy Wright at the DittyTV Studios in Downtown Memphis. Recorded November 2016 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-2514 minWalkabout RadioWalkabout RadioDittyTV/Tech Innovator: Amy Wright Amy Wright is tech-extraordinaire by day and OTT innovator by night. Having co-founded Macro Solutions in Washington, D.C. in 2000, Amy found herself at the forefront of the tech world with an information technology consulting company focused on enterprise applications, agile solutions and data analytics. While Macro Solutions began taking off, Amy and her husband Ronnie decided to simultaneously launch a new concept on the other side of tech — birthing DittyTV in 2014. Both avid musicians, Amy and Ronnie wished to explore their more creative side within the OTT realm creating a web-based television network rooted in Americana/Roots music. Di...2018-08-0950 min