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RMOD - Booze & Blues - Robert Nighthawk & The Wampus Cats

According to Wikipedia, the Wampus Cat is a "... folkloric creature with supposed shape-shifting powers can trace its roots to Native American folklore of the South Eastern United States." From the experience of those around Radio Memphis, a Wampus Cat is one who performs with Robert Nighthawk Tooms. In this very special episode taken from 31 March, 2019 of The Booze & Blues, The band came to the studio for an evening of performance, stories and talk of their brand new CD Cheating Time. Also, some time was set aside for some kind words for a great friend, John Kilzer. 

RMOD - Eddie Dattel - Booze & Blues

Eddie Dattel is a songwriter you need to know. Eddie and his crew at Inside Sounds have written a lot of songs. If you are a fan of Daddy Mack, you have already heard a good number of his songs. Between Eddie and Wally Ford, there have been some truly remarkable music in the Memphis scene. Not only has Eddie put together some fantastic songs for others, he has produced a tremendous collection songs called The Other Side of The Sun, which includes the songs The Art of The Deal, Doorman

To see what all Eddie is involved in at Inside Sounds, go HERE. 

In this episode from The Booze & Blues, Eddie talks about songwriting, working with Wally and the art of recording. Plus a nice tribute to John Kilzer.

 

 

 

RMOD - The Delta Project - Booze & Blues (0319)

Long time friends of Radio Memphis, The Delta Project make one of their most explosive appearances on the air right here. Everytime these guys come around there is this slight hint of danger. Why would that be, you ask? Because of the stories they tell from their experiences playing Beale Street and parts all around the Midsouth. Between getting bit (you'll hear that story) and playing in front of blues royalty (you'll hear that one, too), The Delta Project are here to entertain with their original sound and style. Their songs are all about the ups and the downs of life and the only way to understand them is to hear them.

Of all the clubs on Beale Street featuring real blues music, these guys are the real deal with an electrifying show. Sure, there are several others there that will give you a show, but none of them will give you a musical experience like The Delta Project. 

Each and every time these guys set up on the air, a rare "broadcast party" breaks out and you get a front row seat, right here. 

When Ric says he has bail money set aside for these guys, he's not joking. 

 

RMOD - The Kudzu Kings - Booze & Blues

The Kudzu Kings have been laying their music onto Midsouth audiences for awhile now. If you don't know about them, you will in this episode. Two of them (Tate Moore and Dave Woolworth) came into the studio to sit with Ric and Natalie to talk about their music and play a bit. Plus, you'll get to hear some rare and unreleased recordings from selected live performances. 

Along the way, they told some stories and laid down the groove as only The Kudzu Kings can do. Also, you'll hear how this remarkable band have been chosen by the University of Mississippi in Oxford to have their performances archived for future generations to enjoy and how you can find those recordings for free.

Click the link for The Kudzu Kings to learn more.

 

RMOD - Life On Air - Rob Youells #2 March 2019

In this  episode, Rob Youells (Musician/ Actor/ Writer/ IFBB Pro Bodybuilder) crash calls Dianna this past Saturday (March 30th) during her live 'Around the World' show because he's excited about what he has been working on in the recording studio. Their conversation takes a twist into discussing Dianna's response to the first few minutes of the Motley Crue film, "The Dirt", which sets the stage for Dianna to learn that Rob has done a lot of readings and had been strongly considered for major films, including "Trainwreck". After losing a part to John Cena, Dianna finds out that Rob is offered a gig through Party City to shoot for their catalog and that when he arrives to the gig, they hand him a "John Cena" costume to model. Rob and Dianna start digging into the back stories of a few incidents that lead them to hilarious conversations about doing comedy and "looking the part". At this point, Dianna even suggests dressing Rob up in wigs to fit the bill. Dianna admits to Rob that she has become a little "homesick" for New York and a piece of pepperoni pizza is the catalyst for her to throw a dart at the calendar after he gets back from touring Europe this summer to maybe come visit. In the end, they both come to the realization that in order to make it in the business, you can't act, you have to be just you. 

 

When they were first introduced, she thought he was just a drummer and he probably thought she was just an on-air jock. Since then, they have gotten to know each other a little better. Now they find themselves randomly checking in with the other to see what’s going on.  As time progresses on, not only do they share fantastic tips and advice about the entertainment business, Rob and D share more and more of how the industry and their environments impact their personal lives and they wind up talking about Life On Air.

 

Did you miss their conversation? Listen now to episode 2 right here.  

 

RMOD - Robert Jon & The Wreck - Around The World

Around The World comes to Memphis -

Based out of Orange County, California, Robert Jon & the Wreck is an award-winning quintet of seasoned touring veterans that bring fire to the stage through their soaring guitar leads, 3-part harmonies and soul-activating groove. With several albums under their belt... new material in the works, currently rocking through the U.S. with live shows and knocking down the door of a summer European tour, Robert Jon & The Wreck is definitely a force to be reckoned with.

The band was in Memphis for a couple of show dates this weekend and while they were here, they crashed in on Dianna during the Around The World show to catch up and talk about meeting Memphis, their musical backgrounds and where their career hopefully goes.  They even share an incredible acoustic version of their single "Old Friend" live on-air along with details about their new album Take Me Higher that's dropping MAY 11th, 2019.

 

Did you miss this? Listen now right here.

 

RMOD - Nathaniel Land - Around The World

“I am thrilled to be releasing Black Blue Sky with 6 new original songs and compositions. Expressing my love for rock as well as acoustic songwriting, I give these songs generously with the intent they make a difference for people. Listening to a great song should make the great times we experience more joyous and exciting, the harder times more bearable filled with self-compassion. I want to thank my long-time producer Chris Cubeta and co-Producer Gary Atturio at Studio G in Williamsburg, NYC. They did extraordinary work in getting these songs recorded and ready for the world!” ~ Nathaniel Land 

 

Land’s talents definitely come from a musical family – including being related to the Grateful Dead lore. After years performing and being a studio guitarist, Nathaniel stepped out to further develop his songwriting skills under the guidance of Nashville's country-music-songwriting legend Hugh Prestwood, who has had artists, such as, Judy Collins, Randy Travis, Alison Krauss, Collin Raye, Shenandoah, Highway 101, Barbara Mandrell, Trisha Yearwood, Kathy Mattea, Jimmy Buffett and more record his songs.

 

Nathaniel Land checked in with Dianna for a live phone interview from New York this past Saturday (March 16th) to talk about his latest album release "Black Blue Sky" and where his songwriting styles and influences came from.... as well as... what inspirations encouraged him into some of his philanthropic work he does with special organizations that include the Amani Children's Home in Karanga, Tanzania.

 

Did you miss their conversation? Listen now right here.

 

*photo of Nathaniel Land compliments of artist's social media profiles and/or web pages.

RMOD - Marshall Charloff - Around the World

Not only is Marshall Charloff a singer and songwriter, he is a celebrated producer and recording artist. Having worked with and recorded for acts such as Little Anthony (Little Anthony and the Imperials) and multi-platinum-selling-grammy- award-winning band, The Commodores, Marshall’s writing and producing skills paved the way for the creation of Marshmallow Fields: a 1990s production team consisting of Marshall working with Steven “Funkytown” Greenberg (musician/record producer/production/ owner of October Records) and John Fields (musician/record producer/production/The Jonas Brothers/Miley Cyrus/Switchfoot/Goo Goo Dolls/Pink/Backstreet Boys/ etc.). Marshall has also been inducted in to the “Mid America Music Hall Of Fame” as a member of the Minneapolis band, Westside.

 

Over the course of time, Marshall has teamed up with the famous jazz man Marcus Anderson (New Power Generation/3rd Eye) to perform with the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra and he has recorded with Prince on the album “94 East”. Marshall has even teamed up with “Doctor Fink” from “Prince and the Revolution”, along with Pepe Willie from the band 94 East, to perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame events. Currently, Marshall fronts The Purple Xperience, a band cited as one of the greatest tribute bands to Prince and performs to a dedicated audience backed by world-class symphonies in most major cities worldwide.

 

“What if” we told you that in the middle of this crazy schedule that he has also put out his own music? Dianna caught up with Marshall Charloff this past Saturday (March 9th) during Radio Memphis Around the World before he heads out for a European tour this week to talk about his experiences as a writer and a producer? Marshall even discusses his take on where the music industry is today and shares some of his own original tracks, including a previously unreleased collaboration with one of Prince's family members.

 

Did you miss their conversation? Listen now, right here.

RMOD - Robert Gordon - Booze & Blues

Acclaimed writer, documentarian and (as much as he won't admit) historian returns to the Radio Memphis studios to talk about his latest work. Memphis Rent Party. One of the very few books out there with a sound track. There is a real reason for this sound track. He talks Memphis music in such a special way, you will want to hear what he is writing about. In this edition of The Booze & Blues, Ric enlists the help of Natalie Gabel to sort out the myriad stories surrounding the historic music scene in this fantastic book. 

Also, there is a bit of recall of the moments Robert had with Gore Vidal in the making of Best of Enemies. 

 

You can learn more and get the books HERE.

RMOD - Fellow Citizens - Booze & Blues

Garry Burnside has a new band. These guys are the real deal. On 10 February they came to Radio Memphis for an episode of the Booze & Blues to lay out their talents and man, did they deliver. If you missed the original broadcast, here it is. Quatavius Mason and Tate Moore (The Kudzu Kings) came and sat in the pocket for this electrifying show. Can you hear the Burnside Style in this? 

You'll learn how to get their new record and where they are playing next. For more, go HERE.