Posted in Uncategorized on November 19, 2011 by Tryin...
I have a brand new Backline Show for you! These interviews are amazing instances of the indie music scene. First up, I chatted with members of The Stone Foxes. It’s dirty blues rock from the West Coast. You may have heard them on the Tennessee Honey Jack Daniels commercial. Next up, is my interview with Graham Colton, who signed a major deal a decade or so ago, but is now making it as an indie artist. It was an amazing conversation from someone who has seen both sides of the music industry. The last interview is with Wilderness of Manitoba, a chamber-folk group from Canada. They are doing everything themselves and are doing a great job. Take a listen and let me know what you think!
Here it is; it’s the last ACL Fest episode of the Backline Show. I hope you dig it. There are three awesome interviews in this hour. Things start off with Jamie of Graffiti6, who just released an EP this week. I totally enjoyed their set at ACL Fest; amazing energy and this just nice tasty English pop. After that, I was lucky enough to grab time with Andrew of Reptar. He was getting pulled in a million different directions so I felt pretty good about chatting with him. There’s some good philosophy discussion going on in that one. Last up, I chat with Nick13 about his solo project and he talks a little about a new album he has in the works. Take a listen and let me know what you think!
I have another great ACL Fest Backline Show for you this week. This one was a blast to put together. First up in this hour, I was super excited and slightly intimidated to chat with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. The duo from Detroit and I had a great conversation about their music, Detroit and Stevie Wonder! Next up, I was super happy to grab some time with The Belle Brigade. The brother/sister duo was amazing at ACL Fest and their new release this summer is great. We chat about them, the Fall tour and casinos! Last up is multi-instrumentalist and 16 year old bad ass, Ruby Jane. She’s played ACL Fest twice, Lolla, played with Willie Nelson and Ray Benson. Did I mention she’s only 16 years old? What were you doing at 16? I was not doing a damn thing. So take a listen and let me know what you think.
Hey everybody! Here’s the first ACL Fest 2011 Backline Show for ya! I had a great weekend and got a chance to chat with some amazing people. So here we go! First up, an amazing interview with members of Elbow. This is your favorite band’s favorite band and they have their own beer. Also in this hour I caught up with young guitar rock star/bad ass, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown. They released an album this week. I was lucky enough to grab some time with The Kingston Springs. Check out the awesome human pyramid they created with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
And last up is actually an interview not done at ACL Fest. The Milk Carton Kids were in town a couple of weeks before and I talked to them before their show at Lambert’s. I was super excited to talk to them. Their new album, Prologue, is fantastic and free at their website. Anyways, take a listen and let me know what you think of the show!
I was lucky enough to get my hands on, SANCT, the new EP from Bavu Blakes. For those who didn’t know, Bavu has been a hip hop mainstay in the Texas circuit, but left Austin for L.A. I was a tad afraid he would get lost on the West Coast.
SANCT is the Latin root for holy or official. And it’s official, Bavu is back! I was extremely happy to hear some really creative stuff going on in this EP. I would have to bet that creativity is something that wouldn’t have happened if he still lived in Texas. I think the change has helped in his creative process. There’s something magical about being out of a comfort zone.
In typical Blakes form, every lyric is finally crafted, tweaked and put on its ear. The honesty of self in this EP is amazing. This album isn’t about the hip hop fluff; the girls, guns and grills. He doesn’t pull any punches about the game or about himself. It’s an extremely personal piece of work.
Take all of that honesty and add the feel of a live band; I’m talkin’ old school Roots, a touch of Beatnuts with some dirty/crunchy drums. It’s organic and I hate using that word! It doesn’t sound like a production, a sound booth or a board. There’s nothing sterile in the sound. It is definitely closer to the sound of a Bavu Blakes live show and I always felt that was missing between the produced albums and his live show.
FineGreat is my favorite track, but most are pointing towards Eddie Long as being the true single of SANCT. Either way, you can’t go wrong listening and learning about who Bavu Blakes is and what growth and evolution of self are all about. In the track “Don’t Turn Me Down”, Bavu asks “How do I say hi after my hiatus?” He figured out how. Hiatus over!
Yo! It’s another Backline Show for your ear buds. This is a great show that I am totally excited for you to check out. First up in this hour, Wallpaper. If you don’t know, you will soon and it’s good banging stuff. The interview gets a little crazy. Ricky from Wallpaper basically puts a couple of women in their place for saying derogatory remarks near him. Good times! Next up, an interview with the L.A. band, Eyes Lips Eyes. They are a great dirty disco funk group that is releasing a new album in September. Last on the show, one of my favorite bands, The Alternate Routes. We talk about the new line up and how life has been for them. They are definitely one of my top 10 bands. So take a listen and let me know what you think!
Hey there. My name is Josh Shepherd. I do this podcast called, The Backline Show. And yes…it’s taken me a month to give you something awesome! And it is indeed bad ass. Three sweet interviews are headed your way! First up, right off the stage from the NBC show, The Voice, it’s Tje Austin. We talk about the show and his new album. Next up, I was lucky enough to catch some time with Matt the Electrician. He’s a freakin’ genius and an Austin treasure. For every song he writes, I feel a condo doesn’t get built. I don’t even know if that makes sense. Later in the hour, I chat with Maggie Walters who was a blast to talk to about music, writing and her new album. So take a listen. Tell me what you think!
It’s a brand new Backline Show for ya! I’m super happy about getting back at this. Three interviews headed your way and each is completely different, but each hits on some of the business side of the music world. First up, I was super lucky to catch up with Lauren Shera, a singer-songwriter with that folk/bluegrass feel, who was playing a couple shows in Austin before her Bonnaroo performance this weekend. Plus, she released a new album this week! That’s an amazing week! The second interview is with Austin’s own, Suzanna Choffel. She recently released Steady Eye Shaky Bow and it’s getting a lot of love! She’s always a blast to talk to and is really funny. Last interview in the hour was with Nathan from The Canvas Waiting. We talk about being a newer band and the business of being indie. It’s a really cool show, plus the music kicks ass! So take a listen and let me know what you think!
So, this is one of my “favorite” Backline Shows! I get to chat with one of my favorite people in world, Lang Freeman from Sounds Under Radio! We talk about The Vampire Diaries, living in Austin and their new release! I also was extremely lucky to chat with one of my favorite bands, Slow Runner. This band amazes me. I hope you check them out and if you love them, buy their stuff! Oh and the last song…totally worth listening to; that’s all I’m gonna say bout that!! Take a listen and let me know what you think!
It’s the end of the SXSW Backline Shows! Don’t be sad; I ended with some phenomenal stuff! First up, Brit pop singer, Eliza Doolittle, chats about her new album and how this year is going. Next up, I had an in-depth conversation with Tony Lucca. Tony gives some great insight on the singer-songwriter scene in the U.S., talks social media and about his upcoming move to Nashville. It’s a really great conversation. And yes…this is the same Tony Lucca from the Mickey Mouse Club. I didn’t ask about that! haha! Last on the list and you knew it was going to happen…Dutch hip hop! What! What!! Skiggy Rapz and I talk about the hip hop world in the Netherlands and about his new album in the works. So take a listen and let me know what you think!
