Best Scott Bomar Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 229 - DREW HOLCOMB ("American Beauty") 1:17:56

3d ago1:17:56

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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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Ep. 228 - NICKEL CREEK ("Celebrants") 1:11:11

18d ago1:11:11

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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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Ep. 227 - ALAN BERGMAN ("The Way We Were") 1:12:50

1M ago1:12:50

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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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Ep. 226 - NORAH JONES ("Come Away with Me") + profile on Tish Melton 1:30:31

2M ago1:30:31

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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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Ep. 225 - CHARLIE STARR of Blackberry Smoke ("Dig a Hole") 1:19:21

2M ago1:19:21

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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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Ep. 224 - BOBBY RUSH ("Chicken Heads") 1:22:25

2M ago1:22:25

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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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Ep. 223 - DUFF McKAGAN of Guns N' Roses ("Civil War") 1:19:36

3M ago1:19:36

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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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Ep. 222 - AUDLEY FREED ("Peace Pipe") 1:31:34

3M ago1:31:34

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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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Ep. 221 - JD SOUTHER ("The Best of My Love") 1:40:09

4M ago1:40:09

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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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Ep. 220 - STAX CHRISTMAS with Deanie Parker, William Bell, and Carla Thomas 1:11:48

5M ago1:11:48

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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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Ep. 219 - PETER CASE ("A Million Miles Away") 1:12:56

5M ago1:12:56

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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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Ep. 218 - GAVIN ROSSDALE of Bush ("Glycerine") 1:23:51

5M ago1:23:51

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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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Ep. 217 - DAVE BARNES ("God Gave Me You") 1:23:58

6M ago1:23:58

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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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Ep. 216 - NATALIE MERCHANT ("Kind & Generous") 1:16:07

6M ago1:16:07

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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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Ep. 215 - JOSH RITTER ("Getting Ready to Get Down") 1:25:13

7M ago1:25:13

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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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Ep. 214 - PAUL STANLEY of KISS ("Rock and Roll All Nite") 1:10:57

7M ago1:10:57

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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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Ep. 213 - DEANIE PARKER ("Ain't That a Lot of Love") 1:28:54

8M ago1:28:54

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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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Ep. 212 - ZACH WILLIAMS of The Lone Bellow 1:16:37

8M ago1:16:37

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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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Ep. 211 - RACHAEL & VILRAY ("Do Friends in Fall in Love?") 1:19:21

9M ago1:19:21

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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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Ep. 210 - ASHLEY GORLEY ("Last Night") 1:19:42

9M ago1:19:42

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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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Ep. 209 - KEVIN CRONIN of REO Speedwagon ("Can't Fight This Feeling") 1:52:48

10M ago1:52:48

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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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Ep. 208 - DAVID SHAW of The Revivalists ("Wish I Knew You") 58:49

10M ago58:49

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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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Ep. 207 - GRAHAM NASH ("Our House") 1:05:42

11M ago1:05:42

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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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Ep. 206 - MATT MAHER ("Lord, I Need You") 1:13:18

11M ago1:13:18

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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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Ep. 205 - DUSTY SLAY ("We're Havin' a Good Time!") 1:10:10

12M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

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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Ep. 204 - DAR WILLIAMS ("The Beauty of the Rain") 1:24:56

12M ago1:24:56

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SUMMARY Our guest is author, educator, and celebrated singer-songwriter Dar Williams who emerged from the vibrant mid-90’s Boston scene that included Patty Griffith, Melissa Ferrick, Throwing Muses, Vance Gilbert, and Jonatha Brooke. Dar has now recorded more than a dozen studio albums, and recently released the book How to Write a Song That Matter…

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Ep. 203 - CHRIS SHIFLETT of Foo Fighters ("West Coast Town") 1:08:50

1y ago1:08:50

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Summary: Our guest is Chris Shiflett, Foo Fighters guitarist, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, 12-time Grammy winner, and solo artist named "Americana's biggest rock star" by Rolling Stone. Part One: Scott & Paul talk about country crossover and why Halloween's no fun at the Duncan house Part Two: Our in-depth interview with Chris Shiflett About Chris Sh…

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Ep. 202 - BRENT SMITH of Shinedown ("Second Chance") 1:11:29

1y ago1:11:29

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Brent Smith is known as one of the best voices in rock thanks to his work as the lead singer, primary lyricist, and contributing songwriter to the band Shinedown. Formed in Jacksonville, Florida, Shinedown has gone on to land 30 singles in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. With 18 of those songs reaching the top spot, the band holds t…

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Ep. 201 - ROBERT DE LEO of Stone Temple Pilots ("Interstate Love Song") 1:06:17

1y ago1:06:17

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We're joined by Grammy winner Robert De Leo, who is best known for his work in Stone Temple Pilots. Collaborating with lyricist and vocalist Scott Weiland, Robert wrote or co-wrote the music for many of the group’s classic songs, including “Plush,” “Creep,” “Wicked Garden,” “Vaseline,” “Interstate Love Song,” “Big Bang Baby,” “Down,” “Hollywood Bit…

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Ep. 200 - MIKE CAMPBELL of The Heartbreakers ("Runnin' Down a Dream") 1:10:47

1+ y ago1:10:47

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SUMMARY: We chat with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Song of the Year Grammy nominee Mike Campbell, who's best known for his work with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, but is also a songwriter who co-wrote "Refugee," “Here Comes My Girl,” “You Got Lucky,” “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around," "Boys of Summer," “The Heart of the Matt…

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Ep 18 - Mark Greenberg on Managing the Wilco Loft 1:21:51

1+ y ago1:21:51

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Welcome back to the Truth About Recording And Mixing. Mark Greenberg has been in the Wilco family from back before there was a Wilco. Now he manages and engineers records at Wilco’s Chicago recording studio The Loft. From his time in the band the Coctails to his role as the “everything guy” at Lounge Ax to leading the composer collective Mayfair Wo…

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Ep. 199 - ROGER McGUINN of The Byrds ("Mr. Spaceman") 1:26:48

1+ y ago1:26:48

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PART ONE: We pay tribute to Songcraft friend and legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier, who passed away recently at the age of 81. In happier news, we discuss Paul's recent nomination for a GMA Dove Award for Songwriter of the year before diving into the Ringo Starr Instagram foot controversy. PART TWO (14:39): We make an important announcement about …

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Ep. 198 - JOHN HALL ("Still the One") 1:06:14

1+ y ago1:06:14

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SUMMARY: Our guest on this episode is John Hall, founder of the band Orleans and co-writer of the group's enduring hits "Dance with Me" and "Still the One." He chats with us about how Janis Joplin launched his songwriting career, co-writing Steve Wariner's #1 country hit "You Can Dream of Me," and how he ended up serving two terms as a US Congressm…

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Ep. 197 - FOY VANCE ("She Burns") 1:03:53

2y ago1:03:53

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SUMMARY: We're joined by Northern Irish singer/songwriter and frequent Ed Sheeran collaborator Foy Vance, who chats about addiction, spirituality, and the creative process. PART ONE: Inspired by Foy Vance's magnificent whiskers, Scott and Paul go down the rabbit hole to discuss the greatest musical mustaches in history. Actually, the mustaches aren…

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Ep. 196 - DAVE ALVIN ("King of California") 1:36:05

2y ago1:36:05

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PART ONE: Paul and Scott chat about the canonical playlist that's part of every Independence Day fireworks display, the time Scott accidentally hit Lee Greenwood in the face with a water balloon, and how our Patreon supporters can get the chance to get their hands on one of the very first copies of Dave Alvin's forthcoming book New Highway. PART TW…

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Ep. 195 - BOB MORRISON ("Lookin' for Love") 1:12:00

2y ago1:12:00

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PART ONE: It's mailbag time! What are you saying about us? PART TWO: Scott and Paul's in-depth interview with Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Bob Morrison ABOUT BOB MORRISON: After an artist career recording for the Columbia, Barnaby, Capitol, and Monument labels, Bob Morrison hit the #1 spot on the country charts as a songwriter with Kenny Rog…

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EP 17 - Amy Dragon on Mastering and Manufacturing Vinyl in 2022 1:45:12

2y ago1:45:12

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Taram EP 17 - Amy Dragon Welcome back to the Truth About Recording And Mixing. After returning her social workers license with a note saying “don’t call”, Amy Dragon made her way to Portland OR pursuing her love of music to find a new career. She is now digital mastering engineer and vinyl cutting engineer at Telegraph Mastering and was also for ma…

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Ep. 194 - KRISTIAN BUSH of Sugarland ("Stuck Like Glue") 1:41:51

2y ago1:41:51

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SUMMARY: Our guest is Grammy winner Kristian Bush, best known as one half of the country duo Sugarland. He chats about a career that has earned him six BMI awards, five ACM awards, and five CMA Vocal Duo of the Year honors, as well as about his ambitious new solo project, which will include four albums in one year that will present a total of 52 so…

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Ep. 193 - ANN WILSON of Heart ("Crazy On You") 59:09

2y ago59:09

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PART ONE: Paul and Scott reflect on returning to large-scale concerts, and talk about their recent experiences seeing Paul McCartney and Pearl Jam. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with Ann Wilson ABOUT ANN WILSON: Four-time Grammy nominee and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ann Wilson is best known as the lead singer and co-songwriter for the band He…

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Ep 16 - Scott Bomar 1:34:51

2y ago1:34:51

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Welcome back to the Truth About Recording And Mixing. In this episode we talk to Scott Bomar of Electrophonic Recording and now the studio manager at Sam Phillips in Memphis TN. Scott came up in Memphis with the band Impala and has had a long career in both recording and creating music for film. His current band the Bo Keys is a collaboration with …

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Ep. 192 - PAULA COLE ("I Don't Want to Wait") 1:08:51

2y ago1:08:51

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SUMMARY: Our guest is seven-time Grammy nominee and 1997 Best New Artist Grammy winner Paula Cole. She joins us to chat about her early work with Peter Gabriel, her monster hits “Where Have all the Cowboys Gone” and “I Don’t Want to Wait,” her work as an instructor for the Berklee College of Music, and her ongoing musical development, including her…

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Ep. 191 - RICHARD THOMPSON ("Shoot Out the Lights") 1:25:00

2y ago1:25:00

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SUMMARY: Our guest is Richard Thompson, a three-time Grammy nominee who has earned lifetime achievement honors from the Americana Music Association and the BBC Awards. Named one of the top 20 guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, Thompson is a highly revered musician and songwriter whose music has been covered by Elvis Costello, Robert …

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Ep. 190 - PAUL THORN ("Pimps & Preachers") 1:06:19

2y ago1:06:19

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SUMMARY Our guest is critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Paul Thorn, who has carved out an independent career from his home base in Tupelo, Mississippi, that has earned him legions of dedicated fans. His latest release is a highly personal album titled Never Too Late to Call. PART ONE Paul and Scott chat about the Grammy Awards, somehow find a w…

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EP 15 - Steve Dawson 1:52:14

2y ago1:52:14

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Welcome back to the Truth About Recording and Mixing brought to you from Crackle & Pop! Studio in Ballard, Washington. This episode is features multi-instrumentalist, producer and engineer Steve Dawson. Steve is an accomplished musician and producer (he's won seven Juno awards!) known for his work in Zubat & Dawson, Birds of Chicago, and numerous o…

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Ep. 189 - DEBBIE GIBSON ("Lost in Your Eyes") 1:13:51

2y ago1:13:51

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PART ONE: Paul and Scott talk about Pearl Snap Studios, contrabassoons, penny whistles, and bagpipes. PART TWO: The guys remember Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who recently passed away, chat about Taylor's previous gig playing for Alanis Morissette, and talk about why Debbie Gibson deserves serious respect. PART THREE: Our in-depth conversat…

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Ep. 188 - JERRY CANTRELL of Alice in Chains ("No Excuses") 1:10:12

2y ago1:10:12

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SUMMARY: Our guest is Jerry Cantrell, the founder, lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of Alice in Chains. The nine-time Grammy nominee has written more than 20 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, and was named one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” by Gu…

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Ep. 187 - ROLAND ORZABAL of Tears for Fears ("Everybody Wants to Rule the World") 1:13:11

2y ago1:13:11

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SUMMARY: Our guest on this episode is Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears. Known for such classics as “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” “Shout,” “Head Over Heels,” “Mad World,” and “Sowing the Seeds of Love,” the group has a brand new album, The Tipping Point, and is embarking on a major world tour. PART ONE: Scott and Paul read listener emails an…

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Ep. 186 - JANIS IAN ("At Seventeen") 1:13:27

2y ago1:13:27

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SUMMARY: Our guest is nine-time Grammy nominee and two-time winner Janis Ian, who is best known for her classics “Society’s Child” and “At Seventeen,” both of which were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. She joins us to chat about her long career and her latest studio album, The Light at the End of the Line. PART ONE: Scott and Paul talk about…

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Ep 14 - Jon Ulrigg of Ulrigg Ribbons 1:58:50

2y ago1:58:50

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Welcome back to the Truth About Recording and Mixing brought to you by the Fretboard Journal from Crackle & Pop! studio in Ballard WA. This episode we speak to Jon Ulrigg of Ulrigg Ribbons & Shiny Box Microphones. Jon has had a long path in both software and old school hardware and has found himself doing expert work in both areas. We are pleased t…

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Ep. 185 - NATALIE HEMBY ("I'll Never Love Again") 1:39:01

2y ago1:39:01

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SUMMARY: Our guest on this episode of Songcraft is Natalie Hemby, a six-time Grammy nominee and two-time winner who has earned five CMA Song of the Year nominations and was named Music Row magazine’s 2021 Female Songwriter of the Year. Her songs have been recorded by Kacey Musgraves, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Maren Morris, Ed Sheeran, Sheryl Crow, Di…

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