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Dive into the inspiring stories of fellow guitar players with ”Riff On the Record.” Join us as we unveil the diverse and extraordinary journeys of musicians who are making a living doing something they love. Through candid conversations, we explore the back-story, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped their musical careers.
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A podcast for Californians who still believe in the American dream. We want to help you make Tennessee home. If you're discouraged and disappointed in the Golden State and thinking about moving, Tennessee should be in your cross-hairs. Join Tennesseans and former life-long Californians, Paul & Joanne Kraft, as they share what they love about the south, teach you what they've learned while living here and help you decide for yourself if moving to Tennessee is right for you. Once you decide, P ...
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Songcraft is a bi-weekly podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time. You probably know their names, and you definitely know their songs. We bring you their stories.
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Stand up comedian veteran Steve Byrne (writer/director of "The Opening Act", "Sullivan & Son", multiple hour specials) comes to you each week from New York City with a rotating panel of stand up comedians and entertainers as they watch stand up comedy clips together, rate them and crown a winner. The clips spur on a vast array of conversations but most importantly, lots of laughs. Tune in each week to see who will join Steve and who will win Comedy Pinata!
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Three-time GRAMMY winner and musical omnivore Bruce Hornsby chats about his wide-ranging career, from pop to bluegrass to jazz! PART ONE: Paul and Scott talk about their Instagram, a wild Genesis fact, and more. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with Bruce Hornsby ABOUT BRUCE HORNSBY: Thirteen-time Grammy nominee and three-time winner Bruce Horns…
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You might know Rachel Platten for the wildly successful "Fight Song," but she's in the middle of a renaissance that's bringing her artistry into a new era. PART ONE: Paul and Scott give their unfiltered responses to the new-ish 4-part Stax Records documentary streaming on Max. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with Rachel Platten. ABOUT RACHEL PL…
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Nashville-based platinum-selling indie artist Judah Akers of Judah & the Lion goes deep on the five stages of grief and finding beauty in the midst of pain. PART ONE Paul and Scott dive deep on how Nashville has transformed into a very different kind of "Music City USA." PART TWO Our in-depth conversation with Judah Akers ABOUT JUDAH AKERS Judah Ak…
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With an ACM Top New Female Vocalist win and nearly 20 Canadian Country Music Awards, the chart-topping Carolyn Dawn Johnson chats about everything from her songwriting successes to her artist career to her co-writing with Chris Stapleton. PART ONE Paul and Scott dive deep on their opinions about the recently-announced Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induc…
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Folkie Americana indie hero Drew Holcomb joins us to chat about the songwriting process and which of his songs he's not a fan of! PART ONE Scott and Paul debrief the experience of recently seeing the 74-year-old Bruce Springsteen perform with the energy of a teenager PART TWO Our in-depth conversation with Drew Holcomb ABOUT DREW HOLCOMB Memphis na…
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Struggling with how to tell your family you're moving? In this heartwarming yet difficult episode, hosts Paul and Joanne dive headfirst into the murky waters of family diplomacy as they tackle the daunting task of helping you break the news: you're ditching the Golden State for sweet tea and biscuits in Tennessee. Join them on this emotional roller…
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Sell your California home or keep it? This question can keep you awake at night. Paul & Joanne dive into the ultimate housing dilemma: Should you sell your California casa when you move to Tennessee? When you begin considering the wild ride of bidding adieu to palm trees and saying hello to front porch swings, some of you will have the option to ke…
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Grammy winners and astonishingly fabulous musicians Chris Thile, Sean Watkins, and Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek join us to chat about their fresh approach to songwriting on their most recent album, Celebrants. PART ONE Paul and Scott chat about musical virtuosity, Beyonce, Ricky Skaggs, and the blending of musical genres. PART TWO Our in-depth conv…
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Planning a big move from California to Tennessee? Join us in this eye-opening episode of "The Truth About Moving Companies," where we uncover essential insights for families embarking on this journey. From navigating the intricacies of cross-country relocation to debunking common myths surrounding moving companies, we'll equip you with the knowledg…
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Considering a move to Tennessee? Then, it’s only a matter of time before you’re a full blown dream home-cyber stalker. Anyone will tell you what a wild ride it can be to choose a house from two thousand miles away. While Zillow & Redfin are a big help for the beginner house hunter, you’ve probably wondered why listings of charming farmhouses stay o…
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Ninety-eight-year-old Songwriters Hall of Famer Alan Bergman chats with us about a wide-ranging career that started with Johnny Mercer and continues to today. PART ONE Paul and Scott talk about the Abba Voyage virtual concert and scare themselves with the possibilities of digital technology. PART TWO Our in-depth interview with Alan Bergman ABOUT A…
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SUMMARY: Norah Jones joins us to chat about her new album Visions and the evolution of her songwriting since she took the world by storm in 2002. Afterward, stick around for a very special conversation with Tish Melton. The 18-year-old songwriter discusses her new Brandi-Carlile produced EP and more. PART ONE: Paul and Scott reflect on Norah Jones'…
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Blackberry Smoke frontman and primary songwriter Charlie Starr goes deep on his music's Southern roots and wide-ranging appeal. PART ONE Paul and Scott talk Pearl Jam's new single, how travel defines fanhood, and why Blackberry Smoke are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to playing live. PART TWO Our in-depth interview with Charlie Starr AB…
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90-year-old blues legend Bobby Rush joins us for a wide-ranging and revealing conversation about songwriting, music, life, and so much more! PART ONE: Scott and Paul chat about Scott's experiences at the Grammy awards, including running into Ted Danson, Jason Isbell, Verdine White, and others. Plus seeing the Killer Mike drama go down and getting s…
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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Duff McKagan, best known as a member of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver, talks about writing songs with his legendary bandmates, a few of his various side projects, and his genre-spanning recent album, Lighthouse. PART ONE Scott and Paul shout out some Patreon supporters and reflect on the small handful of artists who, l…
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SUMMARY: Audley Freed founded the band Cry of Love before going on to become a well-known guitarist for the Black Crowes, the Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, and many others. He sits down with Songcraft at his Nashville home to go deep on his own fandom, the kind of musician he tries to be, and how his riffs have kickstarted some great songs. PART ONE: …
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SUMMARY: Songwriters Hall of Famer JD Souther joins Scott and Paul for an in-depth interview to kick off the New Year! PART ONE: Paul and Scott welcome two very special guests (ages 8 and 5) to help set the tone for the new year. Plus they reveal the clever message a listener sent in to win the Stax Christmas LP from the last episode. PART TWO: Our…
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The word on the street is that the Fed is cutting rates three times in 2024. Are you sitting on the sidelines with cash in hand, just waiting for the real estate market to change? Then, this is good news for you--or is it? Discover what Paul and Joanne think about purchasing a home in the winter months, and what they think about investment opportun…
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SUMMARY In this very special holiday episode of Songcraft, we're taking it back to Christmas at Stax, featuring conversations with some of the luminaries of the storied Memphis label that dominated Southern soul music in the 1960s and 70s. You'll hear from Deanie Parker, William Bell, and Carla Thomas as we celebrate the season and close the book o…
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Congratulations! You've decided to consider a move to Tennessee and take your first trip here. Now what? The next step is finding a real estate agent you can trust. So, how do you do that? Should you take a stab in the dark and just google agents? That's a big risk when you're putting your family's house-hunting future in their hands. If you choose…
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SUMMARY: Two-time Grammy nominee and acclaimed singer-songwriter Peter Case joins Songcraft to talk about his wide-ranging career. PART ONE: Scott and Paul chat about instruments that are nearly as famous as their players. PART TWO: Our in-depth interview with Peter Case ABOUT PETER CASE: Two-time Grammy nominee Peter Case made a name for himself i…
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SUMMARY: Bush front man Gavin Rossdale joins to chat about the band's first career-spanning compilation as he looks back on all the classic songs. PART ONE: This is a long one that covers Scott's eyewitness account of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Paul's experience at U2's Sphere show, and the guys' thoughts on new music from the…
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Do interest rates have you paralyzed? Ready to pump the breaks on a move to Tennessee? Are up and down rates moving right along with your feelings about investing? Think again. If you're lying awake at night thinking about all the ways you may never be able to finance a mortgage in this market, you're going to love this episode. Our special guest i…
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SUMMARY: Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Dave Barnes joins us to chat about his recording career, his hits for other artists, and his latest album that was inspired from an entire year listening to nothing but the Beatles PART ONE: Scott and Paul talk about concept albums and reveal their favorites PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with Da…
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Here's the full version of my interview with guitar virtuoso, Sybil Grace. Sybil discusses her background in music, her experiences as an autistic musician, her journey as a guitarist and teacher, and her thoughts on guitar picks, particularly Bog Street picks. She also shares advice for aspiring musicians and emphasizes the importance of continuou…
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Considering investing? Don't know where to begin? Or, maybe the uptick in interest rates has you pressing the brakes? Today's episode will have you taking notes on what might just be the biggest thing holding you back - and it's not finances. Paul and Joanne take a deep dive into real estate investing and the four most popular ways to invest in a r…
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Over the past decade, Chris Condon has established himself as an in-demand session guitarist in Nashville. His mastery of all genres, quickness in the studio, killer tones and professionalism make him a first call for many producers in Nashville and beyond. As a guitarist, his credits include Billy Ray Cyrus, Blanco Brown, Gayle, James Droll, Logan…
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SUMMARY: Celebrated songwriter Natalie Merchant chats about her songwriting, from her days fronting 10,000 Maniacs up to her most recent album, Keep Your Courage. PART ONE: Were the Lilith Fair-era 1990s the best time for women in music? Scott and Paul discuss. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with the legendary Natalie Merchant ABOUT: Natalie M…
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Worried about how your kids will make it in a new school in a new state? Did you know there are quite a few parents waiting for kids to graduate high school before making the move out of California? Many parents have reached out to us to request some perspective from kids who moved out here and survived the big changes. So, we decided to start by i…
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Summary: Josh Ritter, named one of the "100 Greatest Living Songwriters" by Paste magazine, dives deep with Scott on the evolution of his songwriting and the boundaries he pushed on his most recent album. Part One: Scott and Paul talk about politicians who play music. Because SOMEONE needs to talk about it! Part Two: Scott's in-depth conversation w…
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Meet Chris Buono and get to hear his journey and advice as a professional musician. As an educator Chris teaches guitarists from all over the world through various platforms. Currently Chris is a prolific TrueFire artist, the co-founder of FutureFret, a regular Guitar Player magazine contributor published works through Hal Leonard.…
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SUMMARY: You wanted the best, you got the best! Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Paul Stanley of KISS joins Songcraft to talk about his long and diverse career through the lens of his role as a songwriter. PART ONE: Paul and Scott talk about musicians who adopt personas, how KISS seems to have the best timing of any musical group of all time, and their re…
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SUMMARY Stax Records legend Deanie Parker talks about writing songs for Otis Redding, Albert King, William Bell, and Carla Thomas, dives deep on what made the Stax environment so special, and shines a light on the recently-released box sets of forgotten Stax songwriter demos. PART ONE Scott and Paul discuss the wild story behind the monumental box …
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Steve Stine is a prolific guitar instructor with thousands of popular videos via GuitarZoom and his personal channels on Youtube and other social platforms. Steve shares his journey from the early days as an artist through his current success as one of the most sought-after guitar instructors. Steve is most famous for his ability to make learning g…
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SUMMARY: Zach Williams of The Lone Bellow chats about his songwriting development and the band's latest album, Love Songs for Losers PART ONE: Scott and Paul dive deep on the evolution of George Michael's "Careless Whisper" and the role that production plays in presenting a great song. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with Zach Williams of The L…
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SUMMARY: Lake Street Dive's Rachael Price and composer/guitarist Vilray discuss their dynamic duo that preserves the spirit of the Great American Songbook with original music. PART ONE: Scott tells a story about a bad demo that helped him learn an important lesson. Then Paul introduces a pop quiz to identify songs solely based on their drum intros.…
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SUMMARY: We chat with Ashley Gorley who, with more #1 singles than any writer in any genre, is the reigning king of country music songwriters. PART ONE: Paul and Scott discuss the state of contemporary country music, the way the genre has come to dominate the pop chart, and the rapidly-changing nature of what's the most popular song at any given mo…
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[NEW EPISODE] You're in for a real treat today. We're in the company of one of our favorite people, Jim Holcomb. We've looked forward to having him on our show for awhile now, so today is our lucky day--and yours! Jim is a fan favorite of our Maplewood Realty clients. But, real estate isn't the only thing Jim Holcomb has excelled at in life. Get re…
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SUMMARY: REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin sits down in person with Scott and Paul for an amazingly in-depth conversation about his career and his legendary songs "Roll with the Changes," "Time for Me to Fly," "Keep on Loving You," and "Can't Fight This Feeling," and more! PART ONE: Paul and Scott talk about the resurgence of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car,…
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What are you waiting for?July 2023 There's good reason this episode is our number one downloaded episode of all time. The struggles that keep your feet planted in California are the same today as they were when this episode first aired. Have you analyzed and researched a hundred reasons to leave California but still haven't packed a box? Do you sha…
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SUMMARY David Shaw, lead singer and one of the primary songwriters of the New Orleans-based band The Revivalists joins us to talk about the band's history, their three #1 Billboard singles, the times they opened for The Rolling Stones, and their new album, Pour it Out Into the Night. PART ONE Paul and Scott offer up opportunities for song critiques…
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We're sharing six of our favorite day trips in Middle Tennessee! The Nashville area, also known as; Middle Tennessee, is ripe with fun places to visit for the day. When you visit Tennessee, you're going to want to carve out a few of these day trips for your family. You can't spend all of your time trying to find that perfect home. If you want to co…
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Summary: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash joins us to talk about CSN, his solo career, and his most recent album. Part One: Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the two oldest presidents in American history. And it looks like they might square off once again in a contest of the aged. But guess which rock stars are older than our oldest presidents? S…
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Do lower salaries in Tennessee have you pumping the breaks on a move? Researching where to live should include a lot more than your salary. We're talking about quite a few things that are free in Tennessee. Paul and Joanne break down the differences in cost of living in the Golden State vs. the Volunteer State. When you begin to research making a m…
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SUMMARY: With nine Grammy nominations and a GMA Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year, Matt Maher is one of the leading songwriters in contemporary Christian music. He joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, collaboration, and and his evolving career. PART ONE: Paul and Scott talk about the recent Ed Sheeran copyright infringemen…
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Thinking about moving to Tennessee? Then you're probably wondering if you'll fit in. There's a lot to love about making the move, we highly recommend it. As born and raised Californians, we know all about California culture. It's easy for us to spot one in a crowd of Tennesseans. Tune in today and learn all the ways folks from California don't blen…
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Summary: Why the heck are we having comedian on Songcraft? Part One: Paul and Scott chat about comedy, fandom, and the great Willie Nelson Part Two: Our in-depth conversation with the very funny Dusty Slay About Dusty Slay: Comedian Dusty Slay hasn’t written a song that you’ve heard, but he’s written a lot of jokes, and a lot of those jokes are abo…
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Steve & Mike sit down with Steve Rannazzisi to break down stand up clips from Brody Stevens, Bobby Lee & Ari Shaffir Brought to you by 1-877-BAD-REPO www.suethecollector.com Follow the show! linktr.ee/comedypinata Live Dates - www.stevebyrnelive.com IG - instagram.com/stevebyrnelive Twitter - twitter.com/stevebyrnelive Facebook - Facebook.com/steve…
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