Shows
The Deep NoteAppetite For TonightTonight, Johnnie Ferro and I take a look into Guns N' Roses first major studio album, Appetite For Destruction. We learn a thing or two about Johnnie along the way as well.2023-06-0558 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 35 - Jess Tzimas - What's Your Truth PodcastOh man, talk about a total package! Jess P. Tzimas is not only an incredible musician who has played with in insane amount of awesome bands, he is also a mind-blowing producer and an all-around sweetheart of a being. Check out my interview with this veritable diamond in the rough, and follow Jess at these links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesstzimas
Insta 1: https://instagram.com/jessp.tzimas
Insta 2: https://instagram.com/mountain_view_studio
YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC5PkVu8wQgj88QTa5_OT4_w Website...2023-05-3127 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 34 - Dale LaDuke - What's Your Truth PodcastMusician of ultimate brilliance and songwriter extraordinaire, Dale LaDuke is one of the hottest commodities in the industry today. I got to go deep into the mind of this creative genius to get his viewpoints on what it means to be an artist, and I do mean deep! Check out my interview with him, ad be sure to follow him at the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dale.laduke
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daleladuke921
Website: https://www.daleladuke.com/
"Truth" written...2023-05-2640 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 33 - Josh Decker - What's Your Truth PodcastDo you know Josh Decker from Ten Cent Revenge? Well, you're about to find out! Join me and jump head-first into the outer realms of the mind of this creative genius, and be sure to follow him and Ten Cent Revenge on the web - these guys got it going on and you NEED to hear them!
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamjoshdecker/
Ten Cent Revenge Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tencentrevenge/
Ten Cent Revenge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tencentrevenge
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tencentrevenge8088
2023-05-2424 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 32 - Janet Cole Valdez - What's Your Truth PodcastTo say that Janet Cole Valdez is a behemoth of the Music Industry would be putting it mildly. Hailed as the Songwriting Queen of the industry by names you'd likely know, Janet is the genius behind some of the best of songs on the market, starting with her days in Motown and spanning all the way up to today! She also has quite a bit to say about what it means to be an artist, and she's definitely has the experience to back up her viewpoint. Check out my in-depth interview with her, and be sure to follow her...2023-05-1950 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 31 - Ryder Green - What's Your Truth PodcastHailing from Northern California, Ryder Green Music is an INSANELY talented and soulful blues guitarist and to call his performances explosive would really be underselling it! Check out my in-depth interview with this beast of an artist, and stay up to date with everything he has going on at these links:
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/ryder_green_music/
Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@ryder_green
Twitter https://twitter.com/Ryder_Green_
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RyderGreenMusic
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@rydergreenmusic
2023-05-1750 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 30 - Emily Dolan Davies - What's Your Truth PodcastAside from being one of the most sought after and prolific session drummers on the planet, Emily Dolan Davies is also the proprietor of an extremely successful remote recording business as well as a teacher and booster of aspiring artists! O top of this, she's also one of the coolest, most fun people I've ever had the pleasure of having a chat with, and boy, what an incredible artist!!!
Check out my in-depth interview into the mind of this creative genius, and check out the following links for more on all things Emily Dolan...2023-05-121h 01
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 29 - WD Han - What's Your Truth PodcastOh man, talk about a freaking music industry phenomenon! WD Han is a super-group comprised of 2 husband-wife teams and they give a whole new meaning to the term "high-energy." If you haven't heard of these guys yet (and I mean, if Ryan Tedder knows about them, you should too. . ..) you really do need to find out. Check out what has been one of the most insightful podcasts I've done to date, and keep your eyes on the following links to stay up to date with these cats:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wdhanband/
2023-05-1059 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 28 - Jason Haxton - What's Your Truth PodcastIt's a Rock Project kind of week! Check out my interview with the incredibly talented and, in my opinion, unsung hero of the NorCal music scene - Mr.Jason Haxton! His mind is as luxuriously crazy as his hair, ad his insights into what it means to be an artist are nothing short of profound and enlightening.
Oh, and be sure to follow Jason on the interwebs - he's always cranking out the good stuff with one or more of his projects!
Insta - www.instagram.com/bigheadedguitarist
2023-05-0523 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 27 - Nick Rock - What's Your Truth PodcastPyrotechnics. Larger than life. These are the words that describe Nick Rock! As it turns out, here's also quite a bit of artistic depth to this man. Check out my interview with this beast of a drummer, and check the following links for all things Nick Rock:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nickrock_drums/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.rock.9849912
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickrock_drums
YouTube (The Rock Project): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8ZHiPsCydCdxiZXwlMCfQ
"Truth" written and performe...2023-05-0314 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 26 - Brian Hogan - What's Your Truth PodcastCountry rocker Brian Hogan is a truly sublime blend of the best on country - From the sweet lushness of Elvis to the gruff, gravelly grind of the late great Johnny Cash! He also has a hell of a lot to say about what it means to BE an artist. Check out my interview with him, and follow Brian at these links:
Website: www.brianhoganmusic.com
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/brianhoganband/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCRC5WQV138meF5qtk1kGkiQ
"Truth" written and perf...2023-04-2835 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 25 - Lynn Duckett - What's Your Truth PodcastHailing from the sweet Southern state of North Carolina and transplanted out to the jungles of Los Angeles, Lynn Duckett has played with the greatest and has opened as support for some of the most legendary musicians on the planet, including Chuck Berry, Van Morisson, and some no-name band called The Rolling Stones! Currently holding lead guitar duties for the Todd Stanford Country Band, Lynn is truly one of the hardest working fellas in the industry and he definitely has a thing or 2 to say about being an artist. Check out my in-depth interview with this walking, talking legend, an...2023-04-2640 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 24 - Mel Alston Jr. - What's Your Truth PodcastPhiladelphia native Mel Alston Jr. is as sweet ad soulful as they come! He also has a lot to say about being an artist, and he happens to be pretty damn cool too! Check out my in-depth interview with this creative mastermind, and go to the following links for the latest on all things Mel Alston Jr.:
BandCamp: Http://MelAlstonJr.BandCamp.Com
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/melalstonjr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelAlstonJr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzH06kcBB042najzB61thCQ
Twitter: https://twi...2023-04-2124 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 23 - Christi Ebenhoch - What's Your Truth PodcastWith the voice of an angel and the temperament to match, Christi Ebenhoch is not only one of the premier session singer in Los Angeles, she's also an absolute gem of a human being! Check out my interview to get her take on what it means to be an artist, and follow her at these links:
Website: christinoelebenhoch.com
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cebenhoch/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @christiebenhoch5926
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Christiebenhoch
"Truth" written and performed by Jim Jeffrey (ht...2023-04-1916 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 22A - Nick Mason - What's Your Truth Podcast - #NammShow #NammShow2023 Special!Apparently this is the week for drummers! Nick Mason is the most famous drummer you never heard of. He's been on over 100 studio recordings throughout the past 2 decades, and he is currently the touring drummer for glam metal band Pretty Boy Floyd. He's also a consummate professional and one of the coolest damn people I've ever met!
Watch my interview with Nick and be sure to check out the following links to keep up with everything he has going on:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/livingdeaddrummer/
YouTube...2023-04-1556 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 22 - Jason Kaplan - What's Your Truth PodcastJason Kaplan is not only one of the most dynamic, energetic, and hardest working drummers on the planet; he also happens to be one hell of a cool human being! Check out my interview with him and check out the following links to stay up to date with everything Jason - including his upcoming tour with the Magnolia Grove Band :
Website: https://www.magnoliagroveband.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/magnoliagroveband/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagnoliaGroveCO
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@magnoliagroveband
YouTube: https://w...2023-04-1434 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 21A - Tommy Loose - What's Your Truth Podcast - #NammShow #NammShow2023 Special!Part man, part myth, all legend - Tommy Loose is not only one of the most talented cats I've ever met, he's also one of the sweetest, most caring beings I've ever come across. And boy do his artistic insights run deep! Check out this interview I did with him, and check the links below for more intel on the things he has going on.
Also, you may have noticed this episode is going out an an unusual time. I decided to do an extra episode this week as it's NAMM Show time and, asi...2023-04-131h 03
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 21 - Alex Calder - What's Your Truth PodcastIn a world of mad scientists, Alex Calder is by far the most gloriously mad of them all! His revolutionary invention - the SlidewinderRing - has made it possible for guitarists at any skill level to enjoy and been master the art of slide guitar. This interview was nothing short of mind-blowing! Check it out, and take a look at the following links to stay up to date on the latest in the mind of this genius:
Website: http://slidewinderring.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/slidewinderring/
YouTube: https://www.you...2023-04-1229 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 20A - Ivan De Prume - What's Your Truth Podcast - #NammShow #NammShow2023 Special!Oh man, have I got a show in store for you! Heavy metal god and former drummer for the groove metal pioneer band White Zombie, Ivan De Prume is not only one of the most in-demand drummers on the market today, he's also an incredible producer and an even more incredible friend. Check out my interview with him and step into the world of a creative genius :)
Also, Ivan's new band, Boundless Joy, just released their first album and it's INSANELY GOOD!!! Do yourself a favor and go get a copy today: https://boundlessjoy...2023-04-1152 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 20 - Hauk & Kelsey of Elf Queen - What's Your Truth PodcastKingdoms may fall, but the songs always remain. Hauk & Kelsey's band Elf Queen is the sonic equivalent of having your hair delicately stroked while your heart is simultaneously being ripped apart by a pack of wolves - and in the best way possible! Check out my deep-dive into the minds of these 2 creative geniuses, and check out these links for more on their plans for world domination:
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@elfqueen1861
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElfQueenBand
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/elf_queen_band/
"Truth" written and performed b...2023-04-0747 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 19 - Ashley Bean - What's Your Truth PodcastIf you haven't heard Ashley Bean yet you really are missing out! A harmoniously gritty mix of Cher, Annie Lennox, Grace Slick and Florence + The Machine, her voice will caress your soul while melting your face off. I had the pleasure of sitting down with her and finding out what drives this sonic powerhouse - tune in and check out the following links for more on all things Ashley Bean Band:
Website: www.ashleybeanband.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashley21bean
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ashleybeanband
Ins...2023-04-0515 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 18 - Kevin Riley Corbo - What's Your Truth PodcastBorn and raised in Los Angeles and transplanted out to Nashville - AKA Music City USA - Kevin Riley Corbo is the epitome of everything that's AWESOME about being a musician. A protege of bass virtuoso Victor Wooten and a member of Nashville band Hippies and Cowboys, Kevin is an absolutely brilliant artist and an equally incredible person. Tine in to see what he has to say about making your way through the world as an artist today, and check him out at the following links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevincorboonbass/
Ti...2023-03-3133 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 17 - Joesf Glaude - What's Your Truth PodcastJoesf Glaude is not only the quintessential artist, he's a complete Renaissance Man in the area of music! With skills and talents spanning several genres and several instruments, he's one of the most nuanced, emotive artists I've ever heard, and boy did he give me an earful on what it means to him to be an artist! Actually more like 2 earfulls . . . :)
Tune in to get an inside look at the mind of this uber talented man, and check out Joesf and his musical genius at the following links - you'll be glad you did:...2023-03-2943 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 16 - Buck Snow - What's Your Truth PodcastTalk about a giant of the Music Industry - Buck Snow has mixed and mastered in some of the finest recording facilities on the planet. He's won 2 Tele awards and 7 Grammys, and he's provided his flawless ears to projects for the likes of no less than the Maestro himself - the late, great Chick Corea! It was an honor to have him on the show, and he had some pretty surprising insight son what it means to be an artist. Check out my interview with him, and get more info on his creative genius at the following links:
2023-03-2433 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 15 - Kari Warburton - What's Your Truth PodcastSinger-Songwriter Kari Warburton's music is a delicious blend of poetic introspection and inspirationally entertaining. Don't let her age fool you - there's a lot of depth to this artistic soul! Check out her incredible interview and go to these links for more on her plans for world domination:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @KariWarburton
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kariwarburton/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kariwarburton
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kariwarburtonmusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VHylADq0xyi444JbzsReF?si=ZDkZFnY7Q7WLxPlXXTydkw
2023-03-2216 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 14 - Gina DeLuca - What's Your Truth PodcastSweet, soulful, and ever playful and mysterious, GinaDeLuca is a true total package both as a musician as well as a fine artist! We went all the way down the rabbit hole and delved into uncharted territory to reach the proverbial heart of darkness that is the mind of a creative. Tune in and check her out at the following links:
Website: www.ginadeluca.net
Insta @gina_deluca_art
Tik Tok @gina_deluca
YouTube YouTube.com/GinaDeLuca
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheGlassyKnoll/
2023-03-1750 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 13 - Stormy Stokes - What's Your Truth PodcastStormy Stokes is the artistic embodiment of the phrase "Force To Be Reckoned With!" I was fortunate enough to get her agreement to let me pick her brain on the odyssey that is her artistic journey - tune in and enjoy!
For more info on Stormy and to hit her up for help with your finances (which every artist should!), go here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormy-stokes-6454352/
"Truth" written and performed by Jim Jeffrey (https://jimjeffreymusic.com)
If you like what you hear, y...2023-03-1534 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 12 - Ann-Marita Garsed - What's Your Truth PodcastTranscending genres, borders, and generations with her artistic wizardry, Ann-Marita Garsed's sound is the sweetest candy to the ear and comfort food to the soul! Her music roots run deep and I had the privilege to sit down with this artistic giant and find out exactly what she's made of as far as being a musician goes!
For more on everything Ann-Marita, go to the following links:
Website: https://annmarita.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annmarita_music/
YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/annmarita_music/2023-03-1025 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 11 - Daniel Lir & Bayou Bennett - What's Your Truth PodcastDaniel Lir and Bayou Bennett are not only one of the most powerful partnerships in the movie industry today, they are also one hell of a powerful couple and a shining example of what it is to be truly awesome human beings! Check out my in-depth interview with these 2 amazing souls, and check them out at the following links:
Website: https://www.dreamteamdirectors.com/
Stream their powerful short film, Tombstone Pillow, on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Tombstone-Pillow-Lourdes-Duque-Baron/dp/B08QR5MVMD/ref=atv_pr_sw_sc
YouTube: @DreamTeamDirectorsChannel htt...2023-03-0347 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 10 - Russell Owens - What's Your Truth PodcastI'm going waaaaaaay back to the shack for this one! I had the privilege of sitting down with my high-school Jazz Band prof and getting his viewpoints on what it means to be an artist. Keep in mind, had it not been for this man taking me under his wing, I would likely not have become a professional musician. We literally not spoken at length for over 2 decades and he is such an important part of my life - enjoy!
"Truth" written and performed by Jim Jeffrey (https://jimjeffreymusic.com)
...2023-02-2438 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 9 - Martin Crosby - What's Your Truth PodcastProducer Martin Crosby of Clockwize Music is a true one-stop-shop for artists of any genre. He's also an INCREDIBLE artist in his own rite. A truly brilliant being, he amount I learned in 20 minutes of picking his brain is easily equivalent to a decade worth of musical knowledge and experience!
For more on Martin, check out the following links:
Website: https://clockwizemusic.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0VnOIhgpuxuiLkYX_QlBKg
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/clockwizemusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clockwizemusic
2023-02-2221 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 8 - Jon Moody - What's Your Truth PodcastIt's not everyday you meet someone who can take the bass and turn it into a solo instrument, but Jon Moody does just that! An incredibly accomplished writer, performer, and arranger on the solo front, he's also shooting down the walls of heartache with Michigan-based Punk band Quirk! Check out what he has to say about being an artist, and drop a comment wit your thoughts on the subject - if you dare!!!
For more on Jon Moody, visit the following links:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/monjoody/
...2023-02-1740 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 7 - Jokes By Jay - What's Your Truth PodcastA mother of 2, a wife of 1, and second to none when it comes to balancing style, creativity, and comedic wit that would send even the most staunch of stoics into fits of laughter! Jay is not only a complete riot of a comedienne, she is also one of the most genuine and artistically insightful individuals I've ever met. Tune in and enjoy!
For more by Jay, check out the following:
Insta https://www.instagram.com/jokesbyjay/
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@jokesbyjay
YouTube https://www...2023-02-1539 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 6 - Harriet Schock - What's Your Truth PodcastTalk about a true music industry legend! I had the distinct honor of sitting down with hit songwriter and performer Harriet Schock (Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady) and tap into her very rich and interesting perspectives on what it means to be an artist. Hers is a particlarly unique and educated look into this subject - you really do need to find out!
For more on Harriet Schock, check out the following links:
Website: https://harrietschock.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/harrietschock/
TikT...2023-02-1026 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 5 - Marshall Red - What's Your Truth PodcastSomber and moody, introspective and curiously hopeful, Marshall Red is the frontman of touring Southern Goth band Reverend Red. With a musical viewpoint as long as the beard on his face, tune in for a particularly unique look at what it means to be an artist!
Follow Marshall Red and Reverend Red on social media:
Insta - @Thereverendred
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/thereverendred
"Truth" written and performed by Jim Jeffrey (https://jimjeffreymusic.com)
If you like what y...2023-02-0833 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 4 - Elisabeth Donaldson (Part 2) - What's Your Truth PodcastPart 2 of my interview with actress and social media queen Elisabeth Donaldson!
For more info on Elisabeth and her ongoing shenanigans, check out the following links:
Insta @elisabeth.donaldson
Tik Tok @elisabethdonaldson
YouTube @theelisabethdonaldson
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elisabeth.donaldson.3
Twitter: @planetelisabeth
"Truth" written and performed by Jim Jeffrey (https://jimjeffreymusic.com)
If you like what you see, please hit the subscribe button, ring the bell icon, and smash that thumbs up...2023-02-0326 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 3 - Elisabeth Donaldson (Part 1) - What's Your Truth PodcastShe's stunning, she's cunning, and she's an all-around bad-ass bitch! Actress, multi-media artist, and Instagram queen Elisabeth Donaldson shares her insights into the mind, body and soul of artists. This was so extensive and deep I had to break this one into 2 episodes!!!
For more info on Elisabeth and her ongoing shenanigans, check out the following links:
Insta @elisabeth.donaldson
Tik Tok @elisabethdonaldson
YouTube @theelisabethdonaldson
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elisabeth.donaldson.3
Twitter: @planetelisabeth
"Truth" written and perf...2023-02-0124 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 2 - John Henry Soto - What's Your Truth PodcastWelcome to the second episode of the What's Your Truth? Podcast, featuring the incomparable John Henry Soto! An insanely talented guitarist as well as the co-host of the Counerparts Show and an award-winning film maker, John is also one of the coolest, most insightful cats I've ever come across. Tune in to hear me pick his brain, and stay tuned for more incredible interviews every Thursday at 11 PM Pacific Time!
For more info on John, check out the following links:
Counterparts Show: https://www.counterpartsshow.com/
Insta: http...2023-01-2754 min
What's Your Truth PodcastEpisode 1 - Greg Turner - What's Your Truth PodcastWelcome to the very first episode of the What's Your Truth Podcast, featuring Greg Turner of Ten Cent Revenge! Greg is a bassist, guitarist, songwriter, producer, and an all-around fantastic individual. Check out my in-depth interview with this walking talking legend, and stay tuned for more incredible interviews every Thursday at 11 PM Pacific Time!
For more info on Greg, check out the following links:
Ten Cent Revenge Website: www.tencentrevenge.com
Saints Of Lust Insta: https://www.instagram.com/saintsoflust/Saints Of Lust
Facebook: https://www.face...2023-01-2031 min
KPFA - The Hear and NowWesterly performs live on The Hear and Now — May 5, 2016
Bay Area band Westerly released its newest album, “Spirits & the Voice of Reason” last December. For tonight, Westerly is: Sterling Spence, guitar and lead vocals; Leah Woodard, vocals; Brandon Seinturier, drums; and Gordon Allen, violin and vocals. Hear them play live in the KPFA studio, with Tony Ferro engineering. The band’s next show is Wednesday, May 11, at Armando’s in Martinez. Today is the birthday of Blind Willie McTell, Tammy Wynette, and Johnnie Taylor, so who knows what might happen in the second hour of the show with host Derk Richardson.
The post Westerly performs live...2016-05-0617 min