Daniel Donato's Lost Highway

Episode #67: The Kitchen Dwellers

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:00:44 GMT

The Kitchen Dwellers are one of the rising forces in the worlds of Jam, Bluegrass, JamGrass, and in a category all of their own, Alternative Americana. They've been touring for over 10 years together, and have just released a new album 'Wise River.' I sat down with Torrin Daniels and Shawn Swain at our AirBnB in Austin after Cosmic Country wrapped a 2 week tour with them in Denver and Colorado. We discussed some timeless road stories, Joe Rogan jokes, hunting in Montana, their creative process, and the story behind their new album (INSERT LINK HERE) released on 4/29/22.

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Episode #66: Citizen Cope

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:00:06 GMT

Clarence Greenwood, Citizen Cope, has been a respected artist in the scenes of Jam, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, and Rock for over two decades. He has worked with Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, and has had numerous placements in movies and televisions programming, along with dense releases of highly stylized music that span from acoustic minimalism to DIY hip-hop influenced soundscapes. Clarence and Daniel speak on the changes the music industry has seen since his arrival on the scene, timeless lessons learned through years of live performance, philosophy, the Grateful Dead, and much more.

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Episode #65: LeAnn Phelan

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:00:21 GMT

LeAnn Phelan has immense experience in the music industry thanks to her 25+ year career in music publishing and A&R. She has led many songwriters and artists to success through her leadership at Sony Music, ASCAP, CMA, Combustion Music, and NSAI. LeAnn now runs her own creative management company, LP Creative Therapy. In this episode, she talks with Daniel about the intricacies of the music industry, why she enjoys assisting artists in the creative process, the “business of inspiration,” and why she thinks your weaknesses can turn into your strengths.

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Episode #64: Robert Edward Grant

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Robert Edward Grant is an entrepreneur in healthcare, cybernetics, fintech, and blockchain technologies. Within the past decade he has shifted his focus to number theory, geometry, and cryptocurrency, and has published a book titled Philomath: The Geometric Unification of Science & Art Through Number. In this conversation, Robert and Daniel discuss all of these respective domains, plus a few additional topics including the philosophies of Carl Jung, best business communication tactics, and data sovereignty.

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Episode #63: Dave Simonett (Trampled By Turtles)

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:14:01 GMT

Dave Simonett is a singer-songwriter, most famously known from his original band Trampled By Turtles, from Duluth, MN. Since they began creating music in 2004, the band has released 9 studio albums, sold out Red Rocks numerous times, and have performed at Bonnaroo, Coachella, and on many other historic stages including that of The David Letterman Show. Dave and Daniel discuss his approach to maintaining inspiration, accepting and embracing individuality, and how he goes about integrating influences from his love of nature into his artistic works.

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Episode #62: Holy Moly Mischief

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Holy Moly Mischief is one of the preeminent streetwear brands. They rose to prominence from exposure on Instagram, and the Grateful Dead-inspired themes behind each piece in their collections make for some truly amazing products. In this episode the founder, simply known as 'Tony,' and I sit down and discuss the workflow of the modern e-commerce landscape, how to build a community around a brand, some of our favorite Grateful Dead tracks, and the philosophy behind his approach to creativity and garnering inspiration.

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Episode #61: Pablo Morales and Ryan Giuliano

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Pablo Morales and Ryan Giuliano each have PhDs in neuroscience from the University of Oregon. They both have accomplished careers in the field and are currently engaged in studies that will optimize the lives of many people. In this episode Pablo, Ryan, and Daniel discuss the aforementioned studies, relating music to neuroscience, tips from neuroscience that will help optimize your life, and what exactly goes on in your brain when you see an amazing concert.

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Episode 60: Kyle Crownover

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:56:49 GMT

Kyle Crownover is a singer-songwriter, tour manager for country music stars, viral Instagram comedic music content creator, and the co-host of the podcast Keekers and Ferg. In this episode, Kyle and Daniel discuss the concepts of 'Myth Stories' in spiritual and religious contexts, how his work as a tour manager has taught him helpful life lessons, the process of writing and recording his latest music release, Another Day in Our 20s, as well as a few stories about psychedelic exploration that will remain vitally truthful and ever so fun to any and all listeners.

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Episode #59: Jude Smith

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:29:10 GMT

On this episode of The Lost Highway Jude Smith joins Daniel to discuss his approach and philosophy towards music, social media, and life through the framework of spirituality and religion. Jude is a producer, guitarist, and performer based out of Nashville, TN and he has garnered hundreds of thousands of followers of his music through viral success on Instagram, where he showcases his one-man-band abilities. In this episode, Jude and Daniel discuss their experiences with God and the various interpretations of a higher being, withholding from vices for creative benefits, Jude’s intersections between music and religion, and much more.

Check out Jude’s new single, “I Used To Be Like You,” here.

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Episode #58: Michael Palmisano

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

This week on The Lost Highway Michael Palmisano joins Daniel to talk about the organic growth of his popular Youtube channel, Guitargate, and how the Grateful Dead re-shaped his teaching philosophy. GuitarGate has been a bluechip source of inspiration for millions of musical minds, driving the collective advancement of our knowledge of the instrument. In this conversation Michael and Daniel discuss Michael’s background in music and his slow rise to success through social media, a utopian live music venue that Michael is currently building, Michael’s practice routine, thinking big and diving deep, and his newly-found love for the Grateful Dead.

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Episode #57: Joshua Ray Gooch

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Lost Highway Joshua Ray Gooch joins Daniel to talk about the intricacies of guitar phrasing, and bringing the best out of your musical collaborators. Joshua is a guitarist, producer, writer, music clinician, and the guitarist for Shania Twain. He has performed with numerous legendary musicians, produced Grammy nominated film scores, and writes for a monthly column in Premier Guitar magazine. In this conversation Joshua and Daniel discuss how his career began with famed Widespread Panic producer Johnny Sandlin, the importance of luck and preparation in music, as well as a deep dive into some music theory, life philosophy, and other Cosmic concepts.

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Episode #56: Chris Turpin

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

This week on The Lost Highway, Daniel talks with Chris Turpin, who is one half of the husband and wife Americana duo Ida Mae, a Delta-blues inspired act who’s sonic palette spans from heartfelt acoustic songwriting, to riff-rocking blues, all the way to ambient chordal soundscapes. In this episode, Chris and Daniel discuss the origin of the band's career, how Ida Mae finds their way through the tumultuous commonalities of the recording industry, the hero's journey of touring and bringing truth to fans through music, and an audible that the group called during the pandemic to record and self-produce their best record yet, Click Click Domino.

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Episode #55: A Full Breakdown Of "Cosmic Country and Western Songs"

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Lost Highway Daniel walks listeners through each track on his new Cosmic Country album. The stories, intentions, processes, and vision behind the album are all discussed in-depth, and Daniel talks about each of the 8 songs on the record as he plays along on his guitar. You’ll hear him talk about the production, songwriting, and personnel that went into each song, sketching out a detailed rundown of his second studio release, Cosmic Country & Western Songs.

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Episode #54: Ryan Maloney

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Lost Highway Daniel sits down with visual creator and animator Ryan Maloney, who is well known in the digital media world for his unique and exciting artwork. Ryan creates music videos, graphic novels, and he’s also launched his own NFT collections which are now being traded on a global scale! In this conversation Ryan and Daniel dive deep on NFTs, as Ryan explains how their versatility gives them enormous potential to reshape art and entertainment in the coming years. You’ll also hear about digital record stores, how Ryan’s work days are built around his “creative energy levels,” the ways in which NFTs will promote interconnectedness between artists and fans in the future, and much more!

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Episode #53: Vincent Neil Emerson

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

This week on The Lost Highway, Vincent Neil Emerson joins Daniel to discuss Vincent’s prolific songwriting methods, the creative processes of legends like John Prine in comparison with our own creative processes, taking music seriously but not taking oneself too seriously, and much more. Vincent Neil Emerson is a torchbearer of the Texas songwriter tradition- he has two full-length albums out, and his deeply resonant, truth teller style of songwriting has captivated listeners of country and folk music around the world ever since he launched his career. His most recent self-titled release is produced by Rodney Crowell, and he’s currently on tour with a range of dates throughout the south. In this episode you’ll hear about Vincent’s songwriting inspiration, and about the process behind his incredibly soulful songs that we know and love.

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Episode #52: Jon Radford

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Lost Highway, Nashville-based drummer Jon Radford joins Daniel to talk about their upcoming release Cosmic Country and Western Songs, which John also co-produced. John is a Nashville session ace, having worked with the likes of Jonathan Wilson, Justin Townes Earle, Drew Holcomb, and many other talented artists. In this conversation, they discuss the creative and recording processes behind the upcoming album, their shared experience of playing Honky Tonk music for one of Nashville's most legendary bands, and many other Cosmic concepts ranging from disco records to Jon Fishman's dress. They also dive into how certain rhythms transcend all genres, and the importance of serving the music instead of your ego as a musician.

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Episode #51: Jim Pollock

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

This week on The Lost Highway, Daniel talks with poster artist Jim Pollock, who we know as the master illustrator behind many of our favorite Phish concert prints. From Phish's 1989 debut album Junta, to 2020's Beacon Jams, Jim Pollock has been the primary creator of a visual universe for Phish and their listeners to imagine themselves into, all in a style that is brilliantly unique and actualized. His approach to creation is very meticulous, Zen, and peaceful, and those energies live in his art. In this episode you’ll hear Jim and Daniel talk about the wonders of creation and how Jim’s artistic process found its way to him, the ways in which various cultures perceive and project art, plant-based diets, and much more.

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Daniel Donato's Lost Highway - Season 2 Preview

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Osiris Media is thrilled to announce the addition of Daniel Donato’s Lost Highway to our network! Daniel Donato’s Lost Highway, hosted by Nashville-based cosmic country guitarist Daniel Donato, aims to explore the wonders of creativity and inspiration through conversation with some of the most exciting figures in music. Previous guests have included Steve Vai, Brent Mason, Joe Bonamassa, Mark Agnesi, and many more seasoned veterans of some of the most intriguing regions of the musical globe.

Fueled by unrelenting curiosity, Daniel brings on artists, creatives, and industry professionals from music and other artistic worlds to fulfill his mission of revealing the purely human elements of their careers and life stories. Through genuine, unmitigated discussion, Daniel traces the patterns of success that his guests have enjoyed, intending that every listener will learn from and apply these patterns to their own life experience, empowering all to fulfill their creative potential.

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Episode #50: Steve Vai

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Steve Vai is an American guitarist, composer, singer, songwriter, and producer. A three-time Grammy Award winner and fifteen-time nominee.

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Episode #49: Robben Ford

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Robben Ford is an American Blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He has played with Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Phil Lesh, and more. He has 25+ solo ablum releases. He produced the 1st Cosmic Country album ‘A Young Man's Country.'

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Episode #48: Ashley Campbell

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Ashley Campbell has had a life steeped in musical greatness. She has toured the world, played dozens of timeless venues, and is an accomplished singer-songwriter, banjo player, and guitarist within the genres of Bluegrass, Americana, and Country music.

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Episode #47: Jesse Jarnow

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Jesse Jarnow is an esteemed author and the host of the official Grateful Dead podcast “Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast.”

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Episode #46: Trey Hensley

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Trey Hensley is a Grammy Nominated American singer-songwriter and Bluegrass guitarist. Hensley made his first public appearance on the Grand Ole Opry at age 11 with Marty Stuart and Earl Scruggs.

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Episode #45: Joe Jurgensen

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Joe Jurgensen is an author, musician and reggae collector. In addition to his Bob Marley bibliography book, he has written articles for The Beat reggae magazine, Riddim and several online reggae and Bob Marley websites.

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Episode #44: Dougie Poole

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Dougie Poole is a Brooklyn, NY based artist that creates Americana and Country music with classic inspirations melded with influences from commercial pop writing, western wear aesthetic, and Meme culture wit. His work has garnered millions of listens on a global level.

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Episode #43: Robert Henry

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Northwest country artist, Robert Henry, released his first EP, “In the Works” in August of 2020. The six song EP mirrors the trials and tribulations of a musician’s 2020 experience. Fueled by his old soul and deep vocals, Henry is bringing the more traditional country feel back to Nashville while developing a sound that’s uniquely his own.

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Episode #42: The Tallest Man on Earth

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Kristian Matsson is one of our generation's most influential Folk artists. His unforgettable live show that is composed of material from his 5 albums and 2 EPs have garnered him a global following of millions of listeners.

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Episode #41: Alex Williams

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Alex Williams is a Country Artist that has received great praise in the subgenres of Alternative Country, Outlaw Country, and Neotraditionalist Country from his full length release “Better Than Myself.”

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Episode #40: Trevor Larkin

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Known for his stellar guitar work with Allen Stone, and his podcast Trevor Larkin Talks and Listens, Trevor is now releasing his own self-produced music independently that is available on all platforms now. JOIN THE COSMIC COUNTRY CLUB HERE! BECOME A PATRON AND SUPPORT THIS PODCAST HERE! WATCH ON YOUTUBE! LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON APPLE!

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Episode #39: Vinyl Ranch (David Wrangler)

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Vinyl Ranch is the premiere brand that infuses Country music with pop culture. Diplo along with Miley Cyrus wear their releases. David Wrangler is the mastermind behind the brand’s unique content, large following, and distinct aesthetic. LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS! LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! WATCH ON YOUTUBE! STAY COSMIC. SUPPORT US ON PATREON.

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Episode #38: Susto (Justin Osborne)

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Susto is a fantastic example of a DIY success. They have 4 albums under their belt, with millions of streams monthly, and a global listener base to boot. The Alt-Rock act is signed to Rounder Records, under the imprint ACID BOYS. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY HERE! WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE! LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS HERE!

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Episode #37: Jobe Fortner and Ryan Nelson

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Jobe Fortner and Ryan Nelson are two Country artists and singer-songwriters that represent the modern era of Country music that Nashville is currently producing in a tasteful light. They’ve both been featured in many major music publications and have toured across the US developing a very loyal fan base, respectively. Join the Cosmic Country Club to […]

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Episode #36: Caitlyn Smith

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Caitlyn Smith is a Billboard charting Country artist with two full length records out, and song cuts by Country music royalty such as Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton along with other musical powerhouses such as John Legend, Meghan Trainor, and James Bay. #COSMICCOUNTRY #COSMICCOUNTRY #COSMICCOUNTRY LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS! WATCH ON YOUTUBE!

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Episode #35: Cosmic Country CBD

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 15:39:22 GMT

CBD is a wonderful organic supplement that can enhance your life in positive ways. Ian Leadon, one of Tennessee’s leading experts in this industry, comes on to talk about our new endeavor ‘Cosmic Country CBD,’ and just what all the buzz is about around CBD. #COSMICCOUNTRY #COSMICCOUNTRY #COSMICCOUNTRY LISTEN ON SPOTIFY HERE! LISTEN ON APPLE […]

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Nick Shoulders // Yodeling, Viral Video Success, and The Power of Truth.

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 14:04:51 GMT

Nick Shoulders comes from the world of DIY metal music, yodeling, and a nose to the grindstone work ethic by the way of the hills of Arkansas. His stellar YouTube videos of obscure covers and original songs have earned him viral success in the world of Americana and Country music. WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE! LISTEN ON […]

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Jesse Lee Jones // The Hero’s Honky Tonk Journey.

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Jesse Lee Jones is the owner and proprietor of the home of traditional country music, Robert’s Western World. This venue is responsible for my love of country music. It is where I discovered Honky Tonk music and put in my 2,000 hours of stage time. Jesse is an iconic figure in the Nashville music scene […]

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Jason Link // Ric Flair, Leaving Nashville, Observing Ego.

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Jason Link was the first artist to have join him on stage. Had it not been for him, who knows what I would be doing with my life. He has been a mentor to me for over a decade. He is a phenomenal songwriter, father and husband, and a dear friend to me. WATCH ON YOUTUBE […]

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Caylee Hammack // Surviving Fires, Changing Country Music, and Self-Producing Success.

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

ACM Award Nominated and Capitol Records Nashville Artist Caylee Hammack just released her debut album ‘If It Wasn’t For You,’ which she co-produced. Caylee is an entrepreneurial minded and creatively driven force that is changing country music song by song. She also has collaborated with Alan Jackson and Reba McEntire. LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS HERE! LISTEN ON SPOTIFY […]

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Joshua Lee Turner // Viral Videos, Guitar Sanity, and Following Curiosity.

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Joshua Lee Turner has accumulated over 500,000 YouTube followers, gained millions of views on his videos featuring his original take on classic songs of yesterday, and stellar songs of now. He independently released an entirely self produced and self curated album this year titled ‘Public Life,’ that has an innovative full video experience to accompany each […]

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Bahamas // Stratocasters, Daydreaming, and Salmon Fishing.

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Bahamas (Afie Jurvanen) just released the 5th studio effort of this project titled ‘Sad Hunk.’ He has received Juno Award nominations in several categories, worked with Robert Plant, Jack Johnson, The Lumineers, and has done several world tours since the start of this project in 2008. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO. LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS. LISTEN ON […]

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Brent Mason // Guitars, Recording, and Mastering Your Niche.

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Brent Mason is the winner of 12 ACM awards, a nominee of the Musicians Hall of Fame museum, and is the most recorded guitarist in the history of Nashville’s prosperous recording industry. He is also, in my humble opinion, the most influential Telecaster player that has ever lived. A collaboration with Fender Guitars has yielded […]

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Corey Harper // Guitar Hero 3, The Era of John Mayer, and How To Live Through Your Heroes.

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT

At the age of 25, Oregon native Corey Harper has garnered success on a global scale with independent music releases of acoustic pop-centric inspiration that have been acclaimed by millions of listeners and blue chip media outlets such as Rolling Stone, Nylon, Teen Vogue, and Billboard. LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE! WATCH VIDEO HERE!

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Chase Bryant // Why The Audience Never Gets It Wrong.

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Chase Bryant is a left handed Telecaster slinging, world-wide touring country music artist. Based out of Nashville, he’s had his own original songs land in the top 10 on Billboard charts, he has shared the stage with Brad Paisley opening tours for him, and is a descendent from a long line of musical maestros, most […]

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Joe Bonamassa // Enthusiasm, Conviction, and 10,000 hours.

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Joe Bonamassa is an 11 time number one Billboard Blues Charts topping artist. He has toured the world for over 30 years, generating millions of fans, selling out historical venues such as the Sydney Opera House, Ryman Auditorium, Radio City Music Hall, Red Rocks, and the Royal Albert Hall with Eric Clapton joining him on stage. […]

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Jason Stoltzfus // Why hard work and patience will always win.

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:00:42 GMT

Jason Stoltzfus tours with music giants such as Zac Brown Band, George Strait, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, along with dozens of others. He has climbed through the ranks of the industry from clubs to the world’s largest stadiums. He is a renowned photographer with publications from Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, and many more. LISTEN ON […]

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Episode #23: Ward Guenther (Whiskey Jam)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Founder of the famous brand that is behind the main pulse of Nashville’s culture and the premiere local event Whiskey Jam, is Ward Guenther. He is also a songwriter and is the host of Apple Music’s ’The Ward Guenther Show.’ Whiskey Jam has helped launch the careers of Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Lady Antebellum, and […]

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Episode 22: David Meltzer

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 11:00:00 GMT

David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh (“Lee”) Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on […]

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Episode #21: Albert Lee

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:28:12 GMT

Albert Lee is one of the premier innovators in the world of Country guitar. With more than 50 years of touring experience under his belt, his career has crossed with Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, The Everly Brothers, all the while maintaining his own artistry with 15 albums under his own name. His Music Man signature guitar is […]

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Episode #20: Zane Carney

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Zane Carney has toured with John Mayer, collaborated with Avril Lavigne, played in “Spider Man: Turn Off The Dark,” on Broadway, and is the most prolific and talented guitarist, vocalist, writer on Twitch with a fan base that is growing at tremendous rates through his 5 day weekly streaming schedule. WATCH ON YOUTUBE! LISTEN ON […]

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Episode #19: Adrian Quesada

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:21:30 GMT

Adrian Quesada is 1/2 of The Black Pumas. They are a Grammy Nominated Psych. Soul group based out of Austin. Adrian produces the music, and plays the guitar in the group. Their debut release with ATO Records has landed them raving reviews from Pitchfork, Billboard, Rolling Stone, NPR, The Fader, and all Late Night shows […]

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Episode #18: Scott DeCarlo

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 21:45:44 GMT

Scott DeCarlo served on the East Rutherford Police Force for over 20 years. We met years ago when he was transitioning into a career based in music in Nashville. We were fast friends because of our native NJ kinship. He was kind enough to come onto the podcast to talk about his experience, perspective, and […]

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Episode #17: Dan Smalley

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 22:54:33 GMT

Dan Smalley is one of my favorite up and coming country artists. During quarantine, he released, through Big Machine Label Group, his EP “If I’m Being Honest.” He tells the truth, writes the truth, and sings the truth. The Alaska native who came of age in Shreveport, Louisiana, sings his confessional, soul-baring songs with deep […]

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Episode #16: Yvette Young

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:38:20 GMT

Yvette Young is a musician and visual artist with 9 releases, all through her band Covet or through her solo guitar and solo piano work. Covet just released their second full length effort ‘Technicolor,’ with great appraise from their international fanbase spanning from the home state of California all of the way to Japan.

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Episode #15: Peter Anspach (Goose)

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:23:53 GMT

Peter Anspach is from the emerging jam band Goose, a band we’ll all be talking about for years to come. They just released their first live effort titled ‘Alive and Well,’ to great acclaim from their ever-growing and loyal fanbase that they independently have built through a diligent touring schedule. Most of which is fully […]

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Episode #14: Molly Tuttle

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 17:06:23 GMT

Molly Tuttle blends Bluegrass, Americana, Folk, and Indie music all into mesmerizing style. She’s collaborated with Jason Isbell, Old Crow Medicine Show, and is the winner of AMA and IBMA awards, as well. Her guitar style and realized songwriting has gained her an international fanbase that allows her to sell out shows in any country […]

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Episode #13: Ariel Posen

Mon, 25 May 2020 14:04:50 GMT

Ariel Posen is a Winnipeg born bonafide guitar hero. And it is because he can do much more than just craft his own timeless style on the guitar. It is because his execution of talent has crafted a community that loves his work online and on the stage on a worldwide scale.Ariel Posen is a […]

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Episode #12: Sam Blakelock

Tue, 12 May 2020 20:16:51 GMT

Sam Blakelock is the founder of Pickup Music, the wildly successful Instagram based community. He single handedly curated a signature sound and culture that every Guitarist on the platform digs and interacts with on a daily basis. They feature artists, create viral videos, and produce instruction based content. He reaches millions of people weekly with […]

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Episode #11: Bill Miller

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:46:40 GMT

Bill Miller owns and operates 7 businesses within Nashville that are instrumental to the development of the culture boom it has seen in the past 5 years. He has over 300 employees, and he knows nearly all of them by name. He worked closely with Johnny Cash for 35 years, hence his founding of The […]

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Episode #10: Orville Peck

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:08:13 GMT

Orville Peck is your new favorite country artist. Between selling out tours and expanding the possibility of a “genre-less” landscape, and releasing a debut LP that critics and fans all love instantly, Orville and I discuss the story of how he came to find strength in being purely himself, living and creating in truth, as […]

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Episode #9: Steve Poltz

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Steve Poltz has released 13 albums, written songs that have sold 15 million copies (Jewel’s “You Were Meant For Me”) and has developed a style of performance that incorporates iPhones, folk acoustic stylings, with comedy, satire, and personal truth that are told through both song and sketch based dialogue. He performs hundreds of times annually, […]

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Episode #8: Kenneth Pattengale

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 21:01:40 GMT

Kenneth Pattengale, of The Milk Carton Kids, is a Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist,Producer, and Engineer. Being the welcomed hosts of the Americana Music Awards annually, his duo has released 6 albums, all of which are immensely dense and fraught with concepts that paint landscapes of Western philosophy with permanently poetic imagery of relatable angles of […]

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Episode #7: Mark Agnesi

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 19:51:10 GMT

Mark Agnesi is the Director of Brand Experience for Gibson Brands. Known for his concept of “Guitar of the Day,” YouTube series, he is a supremely large part of guitar culture. His understanding of content, creativity, imagination, and action, is one that I find to be supremely insightful to any creative or partner in an […]

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Episode #5: Joe Robinson

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 23:04:48 GMT

Joe Robinson is a fingerstyle guitarist, singer, writer, producer, and entrepreneur. He is also Australian and wakes up at 4am when he doesn’t tour. He won Australia’s Got Talent at age 16. He then took the money, moved to the US, started making his own music independently, found mentorship from Tommy Emmanuel, and has been […]

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Episode #4: Brent Cobb

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 15:54:47 GMT

Brent Cobb is an artist from Georgia, down I85. A songwriter, singer, father, thinker. Sounds of low volume vintage acoustics and down home southern imagery delivered through a molasses marinated vocal that unveils itself to you as one you’ve always needed and loved but didn’t know until the moment had came. His cousin, Dave Cobb, […]

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Episode #3: Clay Cook

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 13:18:14 GMT

Clay Cook is a renaissance man. He’s also a southern gentleman from Georgia. This explains his uncanny musical talent and admirable 11 year tenure with The Zac Brown Band. I first heard of Clay through the a searching of the credits of the Room For Squares album, John Mayer’s debut LP. A brief YouTube search […]

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Episode #2: Tyler Bryant

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 14:24:59 GMT

Tyler Bryant is a boss in the new wave of modern rock and roll. Especially as a guitarist, having acclaim from ZZ Top, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Blackberry Smoke, and more, he is a literal machine of music. Opening shows around the world that service fiery fans of 60,000+ in size to headlining venues that […]

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Episode #1: John Osborne

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 20:03:20 GMT

It’s been a mission of mine to get some long form content that brings value and insight to y’all! The Lost Highway is the manifestation of this desire, and John Osborne was kind enough to grace the conversation with his enlightened ideas and shared love of creating and performing music.

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