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Crazy Chester Radio HourDavid Hood & Leland Sklar - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 68This episode features two of the most renowned bass players in history. David Hood is the bass player of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (aka The Swampers). He’s played on hit recordings by Aretha Franklin, Bob Seger, The Staple Singers, Paul Simon, Etta James, Willie Nelson and many others. Leland Sklar is a mainstay of the Los Angeles music scene and has worked with James Taylor, Carole King, Phil Collins, Billy Cobham, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne and many more. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at...
2025-09-2149 minCrazy Chester Radio HourCharlie Feldman - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 67Charlie Feldman is a songwriter and music executive from Birmingham, Alabama. His journey led him to Muscle Shoals where he played in a band that later became Smith Perkins Smith and wrote songs for Wilson Pickett, Mel & Tim, Arthur Alexander and Sea Level. He later worked for Screen Gems Music/EMI Publishing in Nashville, where he had a hand in placing Tony Joe White’s songs with Tina Turner, before becoming vice president of BMI in New York. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded in Cannes, Fr...
2025-09-1548 minCrazy Chester Radio HourGus Duffy - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 66Gus Duffy is a musician and world class architect. Duffy was a member of the Four Winds, Webster’s New Word and Captain Electric and the Flying Lapels. He even briefly played drums in an early incarnation of the Jefferson Airplane. Most recently he’s been playing with the Lefty Collective, the Mid Town Quartet and the Nashville Jazz Workshop. As an artist he’s been active since 1973 and has overseen over 2000 residential projects for leaders in business, sports and entertainment including Frank Zappa, Magic Johnson, Cher, Larry King and Sylvester Stallone and has won over 25 American Institute of Architects (AIA) d...
2025-09-061h 33Crazy Chester Radio HourAndreas Werner with Holger Petersen - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 65Andreas Werner is a Blues Award winning record producer, songwriter, composer, musician and podcaster. He was mentored by some of the legendary musicians and songwriters from Muscle Shoals and Nashville and has worked with members of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, the Muscle Shoals Horns, Donnie Fritts, Buzz Cason, Scott Boyer, Tommy Talton, Eddie Floyd, Doug MacLeod, Bettye LaVette, Tony Joe White, Donna Jean Godchaux and Jason Isbell. 100+ of his songs have been recorded by a string of American roots music artists. Holger Petersen is a Canadian radio host whose Saturday Night Blues on CBC Radio and Natch'l Blues CKUA...
2025-08-3057 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourHolger Petersen - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 64Returning guest Holger Petersen is a Canadian radio host whose Saturday Night Blues on CBC Radio and Natch'l Blues CKUA Radio have been long-time fixtures of the Canadian radio landscape. Petersen also founded Canada’s premier blues and roots label Stony Plain Records and the revered Edmonton Folk Music Festival. He is a member of the Order of Canada and has been honored by the Blues Foundation and the Folk Alliance. Hi is the author of the books Talking Music and Talking Music 2 (Insomniac Press). The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas We...
2025-08-2357 minCrazy Chester Radio HourHans Theessink - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 63Hans Theessink is one of Europe’s preeminent and well respected blues and roots performers. Born in the Netherlands and based in Vienna, Austria, Theessink has released a couple dozen records and has collaborated with the likes of the Holmes Brothers, Rick Danko and Garth Hudson of The Band, Terry Evans, Ry Cooder, Richard Thompson, Big Daddy Wilson and Colin Linden. His most recent album is 75 Birthday Bash and he also has written two songs on Bill Wyman’s latest album Drive My Car. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This...
2025-08-1540 minCrazy Chester Radio HourDoug MacLeod on Between Somewhere And Goodbye - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 62Internationally renowned blues musician and songwriter Doug MacLeod is back on the Crazy Chester Radio Hour to talk about his new album Between Somewhere And Goodbye with album producer and Crazy Chester Radio Hour host Andreas Werner. Between Somewhere And Goodby is out now on Reference Recordings and available on Doug MacLeod’s website, your favorite independent record store and all streaming services. Don’t miss Doug MacLeod’s first appearance on episode 50 of the Crazy Chester Radio Hour podcast. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded in Zur...
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Crazy Chester Radio HourDick Waterman - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 61Dick Waterman (1935-2024) was a legendary promotor, manager, photographer and writer who’s importance in the world of blues music can’t be overstated. In the 1960s, he was a driving force in reviving the careers of blues masters including Mississippi John Hurt, Bukka White, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Skip James, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Son House (as depicted in the 2016 documentary Two Trains Runnin’). He was also Bonnie Raitt’s first manager and was instrumental in getting her career off the ground. Waterman’s photographs count among the most iconic blues photographs. A selection of his works were collected in the 2003 photography...
2025-03-2744 minCrazy Chester Radio HourMark Narmore - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Podcast Episode 60Returning guest Mark Narmore is a songwriter, singer and musician best known for writing the number one country hit "That's What I Love About Sunday" for Craig Morgan and other hits like Shenandoah's "The Moon Over Georgia" and Blackhawk's "Like There Ain't No Yesterday" as well as cuts by Alabama, Brandy Clark, Reba McEntire and Josh Turner. Narmore grew up in Center Star, Alabama, surrounded by the music of his first cousin, legendary keyboardist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Spooner Oldham and started playing the piano and writing songs at an early age. Mark Narmore & Funky Chester’s new al...
2025-03-181h 30Crazy Chester Radio HourGeorge Jackson - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 59George Jackson (March 12, 1945 - April 14, 2013) was a legendary songwriter who wrote many classic songs including “Old Time Rock and Roll” (Bob Seger), “Down Home Blues” (Z.Z. Hill), “One Bad Apple” (The Osmonds), “The Only Way Is Up” (Otis Clay) and “Get Involved” (George Soulé). Born in Mississippi, Jackson is known for his association with the Muscle Shoals recording scene, first writing for FAME and later for Muscle Shoals Sound before writing for Malaco which brought him back to Mississippi. Starting in the 1960s, he also released a string of records for labels like Hi, Decca, MGM and FAME including the seminal “Aretha...
2025-03-0847 minCrazy Chester Radio HourRon Eoff - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 58Ron Eoff is a bass player who was born in Oregon and raised in Springdale, Arkansas. He was a member of the Cate Brothers who worked extensively with Levon Helm before joining forces with The Band when they reunited in the early 1980s. Since moving to Nashville in the late 1980s, Eoff has recorded or played live with Jo-El Sonnier, Tracy Nelson, Delbert McClinton, Jimmy Thackery, Kevin Gordon, Patrick Sweany, Steve Conn, David Egan and many others. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the Creative...
2025-03-051h 28Crazy Chester Radio HourGary Baker - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 57Gary Baker is a songwriter, musician and producer from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Born in Niagara Falls, New York, he moved to Muscle Shoals to play with the LeBlanc Carr Band. In the 1980s he was a member of The Shooters with Walt Aldridge, Chalmers Davis, Barry Billings and Mike Dillon before launching the duo Baker & Myers with Frank J. Myers. Baker and Myers wrote the song “I Swear” which was a #1 hit on both the country (by John Michael Montgomery) and pop (by All-4-One) charts. Baker also co-wrote the country #1 hit “I’m Already There” for Lonestar and has written fo...
2025-02-2453 minCrazy Chester Radio HourCindy Walker & Marie Lewey - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Podcast Episode 56Cindy Richardson Walker and Marie Tomlinson Lewey are background vocalists from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Collectively known as the Shoals Sisters, they can be heard on numerous recordings coming out of Muscle Shoals and Nashville. Collectively and separately they have sung on recordings by artists like Clarence Carter, Kris Kristofferson, Percy Sledge, Joan Baez, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, Gregg Allman and Carla Russell. Marie Lewey also sang on several Ronnie Milsap tours in the 1980s with Suzy Storm and Barbara Wyrick. Cindy Walker released a Christian album called Crusader in 1984 and has been singing with Lynda Carter (of Wonder Woman fame...
2025-02-1753 minCrazy Chester Radio HourLenny LeBlanc - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 55Lenny LeBlanc is a Dove Award winning songwriter, singer and musician from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He was born in Massachusetts and raised in Florida before following his friend Pete Carr to Muscle Shoals. Carr, by that time was the lead guitar player of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section after a stint in the pre Allman Brothers band Hour Glass. LeBlanc and Carr joined forces and had a hit in 1977 with the song “Falling”. They were the opening act on the tour that claimed the lives of several Lynyrd Skynyrd members. In the 1980s, he established himself as a Christian singer and...
2025-02-1058 minCrazy Chester Radio HourEarl Peanutt Montgomery - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 54Earl Peanutt Montgomery is a legendary songwriter and musician from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He hails from a musical family that include brother Carl and sister Melba Montgomery. Peanutt was part of the group of musicians that established the Muscle Shoals recording scene in the early 1960s, playing on records by Arthur Alexander. He later became George Jones’ right hand man, band leader and wrote more than 70 songs for him. Some of his biggest hits include “One Of These Days” (George Jones, Emmylou Harris), “What’s Your Mama’s Name” (Tanya Tucker), “California Cottonfields” (Merle Haggard, Tanya Tucker), “We’re Gonna Hold On” (George Jones...
2025-02-031h 00Crazy Chester Radio HourTom Bones Malone - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 53Tom Bones Malone is one of the world’s most recognizable horn players and one of a precious few who can play a wide array of both brass and woodwind instruments. He appeared in the Blues Brothers movie as a member of the Blues Brothers Band and was seen on TV as a member of the house bands for Saturday Night Live Band and Late Night with David Letterman. He toured and recorded with The Band and Levon Helm and is featured in The Last Waltz movie. He also recorded and performed with a who’s who of world class perf...
2025-01-281h 04Crazy Chester Radio HourMac Gayden - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 52Mac Gayden is an influential guitarist, songwriter and producer from Nashville, Tennessee. He was a member of the Nashville session players collectives Area Code 615 and Barefoot Jerry. His playing can be heard on records by Bob Dylan (Blonde On Blonde), Kris Kristofferson, Linda Ronstadt, Tracy Nelson, John Hiatt and J.J. Cale. That’s him playing the signature wah wah slide guitar part on Cale’s “Crazy Mama”. He’s also known for his soulful songwriting which includes the classics “Everlasting Love” (recorded by Robert Knight, Carl Carlton, Gloria Estefan and U2), “Morning Glory” (recorded by James & Bobby Purify) and “She Shot A Hole In M...
2025-01-2044 minCrazy Chester Radio HourSpooner Oldham - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 51Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Spooner Oldham cut his teeth playing sessions and writing songs in Muscle Shoals before relocating to Memphis where he worked at American Sound Studio and continued his writing partnership with Dan Penn. Later he moved to Los Angeles where he worked with Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt and Neil Young. Oldham’s playing can be heard on Percy Sledge’s “When A Man Loves A Woman”, Aretha Franklin’s “Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)”, Wilson Pickett’s “Mustang Sally” and Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon”, just to name a few. His songs have been recorded b...
2025-01-141h 02Crazy Chester Radio HourDoug MacLeod - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 50Doug MacLeod is an internationally acclaimed acoustic blues artist who was mentored by and cut his teeth with George Harmonica Smith, Pee Wee Crayton, Big Mama Thornton and Lowell Fulson. MacLeod is known for his first rate original songs steeped in the tradition of the blues and is considered a master of his craft. In his long career he has won several Blues Awards. His last two albums Raw Blues 1 and Raw Blues 2 as well as his upcoming album The Unseen Eye were produced by Andreas Werner. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and...
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Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastAndreas Werner - Music producer, songwriter and composerAndreas Werner joined me on the podcast to share his musical joureny that starts in Switzerland and brought him to Nashville and Muscle Shoals Alabama. We cover a wide range of topics including Andreas startin Crazy Chester Records in 2012 to release music that is close to his heart. He is the creator and host of the Crazy Chester Radio Hour music talk podcast where he interviews legendary musicians, songwriters and music empresarios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #49: Tommy Talton (Part 2)Tommy Talton is a guitarist, singer and songwriter who was a member of We The People before forming Cowboy that released four albums on Capricorn Records. He then launched a solo career that yielded a handful critically acclaimed albums including his latest one, Somewhere South Of Eden. He also recorded and performed with The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Bonnie Bramlett, Paul Butterfield, Billy Joe Shaver, Arthur Conley and Tedeschi Trucks Band. In this episode we talk about his work from the mid 1970’s to today. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer An...
2019-06-031h 08
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #48: Tommy Talton (Part 1)Tommy Talton is a guitarist, singer and songwriter who was a member of We The People before forming Cowboy that released four albums on Capricorn Records. He then launched a solo career that yielded a handful critically acclaimed albums including his latest one, Somewhere South Of Eden. He also recorded and performed with The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Bonnie Bramlett, Paul Butterfield, Billy Joe Shaver, Arthur Conley and Tedeschi Trucks Band. In this episode we talk about his early years up until Gregg Allman’s Laid Back album and tour. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created an...
2019-05-141h 01
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #47: Will McFarlane (Part 2)Will McFarlane is a guitarist from Muscle Shoals. He played guitar in Bonnie Raitt’s band in the second half of the seventies before joining the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section as lead guitar player in 1980. His playing can be heard on recordings by Bobby “Blue” Bland, Little Milton, Johnnie Taylor, Etta James, Candi Staton and Joss Stone. He also released a handful of contemporary Christian albums as an artist. In this episode we talk about his work spanning the 1980’s to today. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the F...
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Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #46: Doug CoxDoug Cox is a Canadian dobro player, music producer, educator and the artistic director and executive producer of the Vancouver Island MusicFest. He’s also hosted radio and TV shows and is heavily involved in the folk music scene. Doug is always encouraging interesting musical collaborations such as his Slide To Freedom albums that brought together musicians from America and India. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Cr...
2019-03-1155 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #45: Kelvin HollyKelvin Holly is a guitar player from Muscle Shoals. He is a member of the The Decoys, The Amazing Rhythm Aces and Fathers & Sons and was also a member of Little Richard’s band and Pegi Young & The Survivors. He recorded with Gregg Allman, Bobby Blue Bland, Candi Staton, Paul Thorn, Bettye LaVette, Bonnie Bramlett and Jimmy Hall. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Visitor Center in Florence, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Cr...
2019-03-0451 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #44: Russell MeffordRussell Mefford is a singer and songwriter from Muscle Shoals. Russell is the leader of the Fiddleworms, one of Alabama’s greatest rock bands. He also plays with Johnny Rotten Cash and Yellowhammer and has collaborated with Muscle Shoals legends Donna Jean Godchaux, Donnie Fritts and Scott Boyer. Besides making music, he’s also a third generation jeweler who develops original music related jewelry and accessories. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Visitor Center in Florence, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall...
2019-02-2156 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #43: Michael DinalloMichael Dinallo is a musician and producer that entered the national blues scene as a member of the Radio Kings. He went on and produced albums like Eddie Floyd’s Eddie Loves You So and Feel Like Going Home: The Songs Of Charlie Rich. He also records and tours with his wife Juliet Simmons Dinallo and regularly performs his Crooked Road Songs show in Nashville. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and wr...
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Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #42: Paul OssolaPaul Ossola is a bass player based in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a member of the Saturday Night Live Band and has recorded or performed with Levon Helm, Buddy Guy, G.E. Smith, Peter Wolf, Odetta, Hubert Sumlin, Bo Diddley, Buster Poindexter, Adam Sandler and many others. He played on Levon Helm’s Grammy winning album Ramble At The Ryman. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester (including Paul Ossola on bass) and wr...
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Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #41: Steve HerrmanSteve Herrman is a trumpet player based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been a member of the Muscle Shoals Horns and has recorded or performed with Paul McCartney, Lyle Lovett, Buddy Guy, Delbert McClinton, Waylon Jennings, Kenny Chesney and many others. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.
2018-10-301h 08
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #40: Doug MoffetDoug Moffet is saxophone player based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been a member of the Muscle Shoals Horns and as recorded or performed with Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Larry Carlton, Vince Gill, Tony Bennett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Randy Newman, Sheryl Crow and many others. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.
2018-10-1852 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #39: Edd HurtEdd Hurt is a freelance music writer based in Nashville, Tennessee. His articles have been published in No Depression, American Songwriter Magazine, the Village Voice, the Nashville Scene and many other publications. He also contributed heavily to the Mike Bloomfield biography The Rise and Fall of an American Guitar Hero. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.
2018-10-121h 17
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #38: Steve TrashSteve Trash is an award winning entertainer, magician, environmentalist and musician. He recorded two albums of songs with eco-centric lyrics featuring contributions from some of Muscle Shoals’ finest musicians. He is also the creator of Steve Trash Science, a kids science show on public television. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the NuttHouse recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.
2018-10-1049 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #37: Will McFarlane (Part 1)Will McFarlane is a guitarist from Muscle Shoals. He played guitar in Bonnie Raitt’s band in the second half of the seventies before joining the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section as lead guitar player in 1980. His playing can be heard on recordings by Bobby “Blue” Bland, Little Milton, Johnnie Taylor, Etta James, Candi Staton and Joss Stone. He also released a handful of contemporary Christian albums as an artist. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the NuttHouse recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jim...
2018-10-0346 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #36: Charles Rose of the Muscle Shoals HornsCharles Rose is the trombonist, arranger and leader of the Muscle Shoals Horns. He has recorded with everybody from James Brown to Bob Dylan and B.B. King to Paul McCartney. He is a member of Lyle Lovett’s Large Band and has toured with Elton John and John Denver. The Muscle Shoals Horns also released three albums as artists. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the NuttHouse recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas We...
2018-09-271h 04
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #35: Brooks ForsythBrooks Forsyth is a singer, guitarist and songwriter from Boone, North Carolina. His music is steeped in the traditions of folk, bluegrass, country blues and jazz yet he adds an original twist to his delivery. Forsyth’s new album So Much Beyond Us was produced by Buzz Cason and is out now out on ArenA Recordings. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Us...
2018-09-1858 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #34: Billy Swan & Buzz CasonBilly Swan is a legendary artist, musician, songwriter and producer. He had a worldwide hit with “I Can Help” in 1974. The song was later also recorded by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others. He’s also produced Tony Joe White’s “Polk Salad Annie” and has played in Kris Kristofferson’s band for many years. Buzz Cason is an equally revered singer, songwriter and publisher. His best known songs include "Everlasting Love" and "Soldier Of Love" and have been recorded by the Beatles, U2, Pearl Jam, Jimmy Buffett, Martina McBride, Arthur Alexander and many others. Swan and Cason’s collaborative...
2018-08-2847 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #33: Mitch MannMitch Mann is one of the great guitar players from Muscle Shoals. He is known around town for his high energy playing on the electric as well as his proficiency on the acoustic guitar. Mitch’s acoustic solo album Blackwater Creek came out on Crazy Chester Records in 2015 and featured guest appearances by Donna Jean Godchaux (Grateful Dead), Jimmy Hall and Scott Boyer among others. Mitch plays live with his band the Mojo Mixers, the Alabama Bus Boys and Yellowhammer and is also a member of the Fiddleworms, Alabama’s great rock band. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and...
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Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #32: Donna Jean Godchaux & David MacKayDonna Jean Godchaux sang background vocals on recordings by Elvis, Percy Sledge, Neil Diamond, Boz Scaggs, Cher and many others before becoming a member of the Grateful Dead. She stayed with the band throughout the 70’s before embarking on a solo career. She’s a member of both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Her husband and musical collaborator, David MacKay, is a talented bassist. He was a founding member of the Tasmanian Devils and worked with Michael Nesmith before joining forces with Donna Jean in the early 80’s. He just released his first...
2018-05-0558 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #31: Daniel MarketDaniel Market is a folk singer and songwriter based in Muscle Shoals. Daniel’s highly original songs are full of evocative lyrics, vivid images and captivating stories. Originally from Indiana, he’s also lived in Nashville and Colorado before relocating to Muscle Shoals a few years ago. He’s released five albums including his latest, Almost Alive From Sunset Beach in 2015. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the NuttHouse recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andrea...
2018-04-3049 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #30: David HoodDavid Hood is one of the most recorded bass players of all time. He was the bass player of FAME recording studio’s rhythm section in Muscle Shoals and later a founding member of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section which started the Muscle Shoals Sound recording studio. He has recorded with Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, Bob Seger, Cher, The Staple Singers, Rod Stewart, Paul Simon, Joe Cocker, Levon Helm and many, many more. He toured with Traffic and the Waterboys and is also a member of Muscle Shoals favorites The Decoys. His son is the Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood. The Craz...
2018-04-251h 14
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #29: Gary WalkerGary Walker is a Nashville music institution. As a songwriter (including hits for Jim Reeves, Carl Smith and Kitty Wells), recording artist (on MGM Records), recording studio owner (Fidelity Recordings), music publisher and pioneering song plugger (Lowery Music), artist manager (Sandy Posey), record producer (Sonny James, Lynn Anderson, and Arthur Alexander) and owner of The Great Escape record & comic book stores, Gary has been an integral part of the Nashville music community for the past 65 years. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Gary Walker’s home in Na...
2018-04-121h 16
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #28: Jessie ScottJessie Scott is the program director of WMOT Roots Radio, one of the leading Americana radio stations, where she also hosts a daily evening program. Jessie’s long and illustrious career in radio led her to become one of the leading ladies in the Americana movement. A true music fan at heart, she’s also created the Music Fog video platform and has been a board member of the Americana Music Association since its inception. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The...
2018-04-0456 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #27: Mark T. JordanMark T. Jordan is a keyboard player and songwriter who has performed or recorded with Van Morrison (“Tupelo Honey”), Dave Mason, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Olivia Newton-John, Taj Mahal, Lyle Lovett, Lee Roy Parnell and many others. Mark’s songs have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Randy Crawford, Dave Mason, Link Wray, The Carpenters and Taj Mahal. His current band Big Shoes, that started out as a Little Feet tribute band, has a critically acclaimed new album of originals coming out called Step On It! The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episod...
2018-03-2653 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #26: Buzz Cason (2)Buzz Cason is a singer, songwriter and publisher. His best known songs include "Everlasting Love" and "Soldier Of Love" and have been recorded by the Beatles, U2, Pearl Jam, Jimmy Buffett, Martina McBride, Arthur Alexander and many others. This is Cason’s return visit to the Crazy Chester Radio Hour and we talk about some of his classics as well as some of his more obscure songs and recordings. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Ji...
2018-03-181h 09
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #25: Bruce ChannelBruce Channel is a singer and songwriter who’s number one hit “Hey! Baby” is one of the classic rock & roll songs of all time. Joined by Delbert McClinton who played the signature harp licks on “Hey! Baby”, Bruce toured the UK with the Beatles in the early sixties. He later moved to Nashville and found success as a songwriter including writing number one hits for Janie Fricke (Don't Worry 'bout Me Baby), T. G. Sheppard (“Party Time”) and John Conlee ("As Long as I'm Rockin' with You"). He’s a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Texas Songwriter...
2018-03-1459 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #24: Jimmy Hall (Part 1)Jimmy Hall is a singer, musician and songwriter, known around the world for his soulful vocals and dynamic stage presence. Jimmy had a string of hits as the frontman of Wet Willie including their classic “Keep On Smilin’” and also released four albums under his own name. He also had a short lived band with Dickey Betts, Chuck Leavell and Butch Trucks and has been fronting Jeff Beck’s band for many years. He’s a member of both the Alabama and Georgia Music Halls of Fame. This is part one of the conversation with Jimmy Hall. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour...
2018-03-0853 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #23: James LeBlanc & Jimmy NuttLames LeBlanc is a singer, songwriter and musician who’s songs have been recorded by Travis Tritt (“Modern Day Bonnie And Clyde”), Gary Allan, Jason Aldean, Thompson Square, Jo Dee Messina, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. His latest album as an artist is called Nature Of The Beast. Jimmy Nutt is a recording engineer, producer, musician and owner of the NuttHouse Recording Studio. In addition to LeBlanc, he has worked with Jason Isbell, Clarence Carter, Alabama Shakes, Jimmy Buffett, Billy Bob Thornton and Percy Sledge. Both of them have been friends for a long time and mainstays of the Mu...
2018-02-2651 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #22: Rob GalbraithRob Galbraith is a Nashville based music maverick. He discovered R&B legend Clifford Curry in Knoxville back in the sixties and has been Ronnie Milsap’s producer for over 30 years. Galbraith is also a songwriter, publisher and occasional artist who has released a handful of funky albums including the underground classic Nashville Dirt. This episode was recorded Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.
2018-02-2059 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #21: Gary TalleyGary Talley is the guitarist of the Box Tops, the legendary band known for classics like “The Letter”, “Cry Like A Baby”, “Choo Choo Train” and “Soul Deep”. Gary has also recorded or performed live with Willie Nelson, Dobie Gray, Tammy Wynette, Waylon Jennings, Billy Preston and Sam Moore of Sam & Dave. His songs have been recorded by Keith Whitley, James Cotton and T. G. Sheppard and he’s also known as a guitar instructor whose tutorials have been published by Acoustic Guitar Magazine and American Songwriter Magazine. This episode was recorded Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed...
2018-02-1452 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #20: Lynn WilliamsLynn Williams is the drummer of The Wallflowers and The Muscle Shoals Allstars and has toured or recorded with Delbert McClinton, John Hiatt, Lee Roy Parnell, Billy Joe Shaver, Bonnie Bramlett, Steve Wariner, Phil Keaggy, Russ Taff, Marcia Ball and many others. Dick50, his band with fellow Delbert McClinton band alumni Kevin McKendree, Steve Mackey and Rob McNelley, released the album Late Show in 2009. This episode was recorded in Los Angeles and at Lynn Williams’ BDR Studio in Mount Juliet. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used wi...
2018-02-061h 15
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #19: Jess Rotter & Teddy MorganJess Rotter is an artist and illustrator who designed a string of record covers for the Light In The Attic label including the superb Country Funk compilations. She’s also illustrated and published a book called I’m Bored and designed shirts and clothing, often with a music theme. Teddy Morgan is a producer, engineer, songwriter and musician. Morgan released a handful of blues and roots albums as an artist before branching out as a producer. He’s worked with John Oates of Hall & Oates and actor Kevin Costner among many others. This episode was recorded in Los Angeles and at Buz...
2018-01-3059 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #18: Josh HoyerJosh Hoyer is an artist, musician and songwriter from Lincoln, Nebraska. His band Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal are one of the most exciting live bands out there with a sound combining soul, funk and rhythm & blues. They’ve released five albums and have performed all over the US as well as Europe. This episode was recorded at Buzz Cason’s Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.
2018-01-2149 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #17: Billy SwanBilly Swan is a legendary artist, musician, songwriter and producer who’s musical fingerprints are all over the musical map including some of the most influential records ever made. His record of “I Can Help” was a big hit for Swan in 1974 and was later recorded by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others. He’s also produced Tony Joe White’s “Polk Salad Annie” and has played in Kris Kristofferson’s band for many years. Donnie Fritts makes a surprise cameo halfway through the show. This episode was recorded at Buzz Cason’s Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The the...
2018-01-1557 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #16: Mark NarmoreMark Narmore is a hit songwriter, artist and musician who had his songs recorded by Josh Turner, John Michael Montgomery, Shenandoah, Blackhawk, Craig Morgan, Alabama, Brandy Clark and many others. His song “That’s What I Love About Sunday” was the most performed song on country radio in 2005. In 2009, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame awarded Mark with a bronze star. His most recent album, This Old Wurlitzer, was released in 2016 on Crazy Chester Records. This episode was recorded at Noble Vision Music in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy...
2018-01-091h 24
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #15: Dickey LeeDickey Lee is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame with many number one songs to his credit. His signature song “She Thinks I Still Care” has been recorded hundreds of times including classic recordings by George Jones, Elvis Presley, Anne Murray and Leon Russell. As an artist, Dickey had a string of rock & roll hits in the 50’s including “Patches” and “I Saw Linda Yesterday” before having success as a country artist in Nashville. This episode was recorded at Buzz Cason’s Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and writ...
2018-01-0245 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #14: Michael "Supe" GrandaMichael “Supe” Granda is a member and co-founder of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, one of the quintessential Americana bands of the past 50 years in addition to releasing a string of eclectic albums on his own. He’s also been performing a children’s show under the name Silly Grandpa and is active as Santa Claus during Christmas time. Supe has also written an autobiography called It Shined: The Saga of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils where he talks about his life in and around music. This episode was recorded at Buzz Cason’s Creative Workshop recording studio. The theme song is performed...
2017-12-261h 11
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #13: Jill Sternheimer & Alison FensterstockJill Sternheimer is the Director of Public Programming at the Lincoln Center in New York City where she’s been programming two of the major summer festivals: Midsummer Night Swing and Lincoln Center Out of Doors. Alison Fensterstock is a New Orleans based freelance music writer and radio personality at WWOZ 90.7 FM. This episode was recorded at Buzz Cason’s Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville during Americanafest. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.
2017-12-181h 02
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #12: Michael GrayMichael Gray is a curator at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and has been responsible for many of its worldclass exhibits including exhibits on Ray Charles, Nashville’s vast Rhythm & Blues history and its most recent one, Dylan, Cash and the Nashville Cats. Michael has a deep love and understanding for all kinds of music and their cultural and historical impact, especially southern rhythm & blues and soul. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Buzz Cason’s legendary Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The them...
2017-12-1158 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #11: Charlie TaylorCharlie Taylor is a songwriter who has written songs with many of the great southern songwriters including Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham and Buzz Cason. He’s also released three albums as an artist including his latest When We Were Young (Now We Are Wise) on Gullwing Records. He’s also worked extensively in the fundraising world including organizing many music related events. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Buzz Cason’s legendary Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Cheste...
2017-12-031h 16
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #10: Christine OhlmanChristine Ohlman is an artist and songwriter who performs and records with her band Rebel Montez. She has also been a long time vocalist with the Saturday Night Live Band and has lent her voice to many recording sessions. Her most recent album The Deep End features guest performances by Dion DiMucci, Marshall Crenshaw, Ian Hunter and Levon Helm. Christine is also a bonafide soul music aficionada with a deep love for Muscle Shoals. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written...
2017-11-2644 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #09: Alamo JonesChance Martin aka Alamo Jones is the host of the Alamo Jones Show on Sirius XM’s Outlaw Country channel. It can be heard every weekend on channel 60. Chance was the longtime sidekick of both Johnny Cash and Cowboy Jack Clements and has been living a most interesting life in and around music. He’s a larger than life character and has also released two eclectic albums as an artist. This episode was recorded at Creative Workshop recording studio where Alamo has been recording his weekly radio show. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andr...
2017-11-201h 14
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #08: Donnie FrittsDonnie Fritts is a legendary session musician and songwriter from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He has released four albums featuring Tony Joe White, Eddie Hinton, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and John Prine including his latest, Oh My Goodness (Single Lock Records). A 2008 Alabama Music Hall of Fame inductee, Donnie was also Kris Kristofferson’s running buddy and keyboard player for over two decades. His most well known songs are “We Had It All” and “Breakfast in Bed”. His song "Old Timer" is on Willie Nelson's latest album God's Bastard Child. Donnie has also acted in movies including Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid and Br...
2017-11-1351 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #07: Stephen KalinichStephen Kalinich is an artist in the truest sense of the word. As a songwriter and poet he’s a master of the written word but he’s also a visual artist and has released a handful of albums as an artist in the world of music. He’s been a frequent collaborator of the Beach Boys as well as Dennis and Brian Wilson who also produced Stevie’s first album A World Of Peace Must Come. Stevie will have a new album called Scrambled Eggs coming out through Plowboy Records on Record Store Day in the spring of 2018 that was prod...
2017-11-1047 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #06: Dick CooperDick Cooper is a Muscle Shoals based photographer and music historian. He started out as a journalist before becoming Barry Beckett’s production assistant at Muscle Shoals Sound studios where he also took many now legendary photos. He was also tour manager for LeBlanc & Carr, The Rossington Band and Drive-By Truckers as well as the curator at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Dick Cooper hosts three annual parties on his property that have achieved legendary status and attract a who’s who of Muscle Shoals musicians. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Wern...
2017-11-1048 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #05: Mickey BuckinsMickey Buckins is an unsung hero of Muscle Shoals music. He’s been playing and writing music since the mid 60’s when he was the lead singer and guitarist of Mickey Buckins & The New Breed. In 1967 started working at FAME recording studio as an engineer, producer and songwriter as well as the percussionist of FAME’s rhythm section The Fame Gang. Mickey then moved to Atlanta to work with Bill Lowery where he continued to write, engineer, play and produce before returning to Muscle Shoals where he continues to write and make music. Some of Mickey’s most well known songs ar...
2017-11-101h 24
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #04: Holger PetersenHolger Petersen is a Canadian broadcaster whose weekly Saturday Night Blues on CBC Radio has been a fixture for 25 years and is also broadcast on Sirius XM. His CKUA network show, Natch'l Blues, has been aired every week for more than forty years. Petersen also runs Stony Plain Records and was a founder of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. He is a member of the Order of Canada and the author of the books Talking Music and Talking Music 2 (Insomniac Press). The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. The theme song is performed...
2017-11-1041 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #03: Michael Weintrob & Tim HibbsMichael Weintrob is a music photographer and publisher. He’s been the house photographer for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Bluegrass Underground and Ascend Amphitheater. His latest project is Instrumentheads, a unique photo book of musician portraits covering their faces with their instruments. Tim Hibbs is a radio show host and vinyl deejay. His show The Vinyl Lunch can be heard weekdays on ACME Radio Nashville. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.
2017-10-0949 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #02: Jon TivenJon Tiven is a songwriter, producer and musician based in Nashville. He’s been producing B.B. King, Wilson Pickett, Frank Black, Steve Cropper and Ellis Hooks and his songs have been recorded by the Huey Lewis & The News, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Irma Thomas, Ruthie Foster and many others. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.
2017-10-021h 09Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #01: Buzz CasonBuzz Cason is a legendary songwriter, singer, musician, publisher and recording studio owner (Creative Workshop) based in Nashville. His songs include "Everlasting Love" and "Soldier Of Love" and have been recorded by the Beatles, U2, Pearl Jam, Jimmy Buffett, Martina McBride, Arthur Alexander and many others. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.
2017-09-2157 min