Category 11 Questions to a Nashville Musician
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Jason Ringenberg
Photo by Gregg Roth It is an incredible honor to have Jason Ringenberg participate in 11 Questions. The impact that this man has had on melding the worlds of Rock and Country music is undeniable. In a just world, his band Jason & the Scorchers would be in both the Rock and Country Music Halls […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Ellen Starski
In May 2018, Ellen Starski released her debut record, “The Days When Peonies Prayed for the Ants.” The album’s rather mysterious title is a nod to the symbiotic relationship between peony flowers and ants, who rely on one another for growth. Ellen’s record is a mood-setter with a sophisticated style beyond simple categorization. Her gentle […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: David Mead
Photo by Heidi Ross Except for the one I got from the nephew of the King of Nigeria, the best e-mail I received last week was the one with the exciting news that one of my all-time favorite singer-songwriters was back in business. David Mead has released his first solo record since 2011’s “Dudes.” We […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Clint Alphin
Clint Alphin writes words that will spark your mind and sings in a gentle tone that will soothe your spirit. The one-time Merlefest Songwriting Contest finalist and twice Kerrville New Folk finalist is set to release his fourth album, “Straight to Marrow,” which will be his second effort with esteemed popster and producer Neilson Hubbard. […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Joe Blanton
Let’s be honest for a minute. Don’t all us Nashvillians need our Americana music to sometimes just rock a little harder? Well, despite what that great David Mead/Bill DeMain song “No One Roxx This Town No More” may say, one of the faces from the Elliston Place “Rock Block” days, Joe Blanton, is still rocking […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Joel Timmons (Lovers Leap)
Joel Timmons (center) pictured with Lovers Leap Joel Timmons doesn’t mess around when it comes to making music. Rivaling triple-threat Jack White, Timmons also has three working bands: Sol Driven Train, Sally & George and his current project, acoustic artisans, Lovers Leap. The Lovers Leap quartet is rounded out by his wife and partner in […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Andrew Leahey
If I were a musician, would it bother me if people kept comparing my music to Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen? Absolutely not! And in the case of Nashville’s Andrew Leahey who grew up in awe of these two artists, I’m sure he’s quite pleased to be mentioned in the same company. Andrew’s 2016 debut […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Gary Nicholson
When you start talking about Nashville’s greatest living songwriters, it doesn’t take too long to get to the name of Gary Nicholson. Having had his songs covered more than 600 times, the list of artists he has written for and co-written with is hard for anyone to match. He also holds the honor of being […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Twin Kennedy
Photo by Suzanne Sagmeister Much in the same way that their lovely singing voices come together as one, sisters Carli and Julie Kennedy have also become singular for this joint segment of 11 Questions. These award-winning (Canadian County Music Association and John Lennon Songwriting Contest) Canadian siblings are now doing their thing here in Nashville. […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Ben Cramer (Old Sea Brigade)
Photo by Steven Mullen Old Sea Brigade is the musical nom de plume of Ben Cramer. Since 2016, Old Sea Brigade has released several EPs including the just right for the season “Song for Holidays” which pairs Ben’s “Motel 6 and Christmas Eve” with some equally depressing Christmas cover songs. On January 4, Old Sea […]
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