Episodes

Formed with a mutual passion for pushing the boundaries of genre, and heavily influenced by the Grateful Dead and New Grass Revival, the members of Sicard Hollow grew up sick of existing institutions telling them what their music should sound like. Before they met in 2018, none of the members even considered playing bluegrass - Matt Rennick (violin) was working on electronic music, Will Herrin (mandolin/vocals) was playing guitar in rock bands, and King spent years as an artist without an art-fo...

N.O.A.H. is an up and coming outstanding three-member band based out of Dublin, Ireland with their sights set on introducing their original independent Rock Music to the world. Their outstanding songwriting and performing skills sets them apart from so many other bands trying to woo fans their way. Ryan, Adam and Ronan are three very talented Irish lads that infuse their multi-talented skills into writing and performing their original songs. Their recordings are layered with hypnotic synth sound...

The Trout visits with Joe Montague of All You Need is Drums website and that 60's recording podcasts. Joe is a I graduate from the renowned Jazz Course at Leeds College of Music in 2011 before embarking on his career as a touring drummer. Spending the next few years playing with numerous theater shows and original projects, touring all over the UK and Europe, Joe soon found his passion in faithfully recreating the music of The Beatles. He currently tours worldwide in the internationally acclaime...

Born in Miami, FL Jessica Muñiz-Collado is a composer, producer, and music career consultant, who has created music for numerous production companies and music libraries including MundoFOX, Univision, PBS, IMAX, and Universal Production Music. She is also a published and commissioned composer with both national and international performances of her work. In addition to being an Assistant Professor of Music Business at the University of North Texas, Jessica is the founder of NIZCO MUSIC – a music...

Born in Beirut, Kory's parents moved the family to Toronto when she was eight months old. Her mother, a devoted fan of country music would continuously play classic country, and Kory found herself singing along. By her teens, she became exposed to hard rock, most notably Guns N’ Roses. In 2017, Kory began writing and recording her first EP, Spellcasting, produced by John Angus MacDonald (The Trews). She released it in 2017, supporting it with a string of shows in Toronto and LA at the legendary ...

Shona Tiernan is 20 year old musician that began her musical career when she picked up a violin at the young age of only 4 years old. Now sixteen years later Shona has set her sights on becoming a great songwriter, performer and producer. Shona continues to provide her fans with her celebrated original music on several social media channels. The Trout spends time visiting with this remarkable very talented young lady in this episode of The Trout Show. https://youtube.com/c/shonatiernan https://...

Guitars made out of aluminum instead of wood? Why not? Alien Alloy Guitars hand crafted in Birmingham, UK are unique in styling, sound and play ability. Miles Page, one of the founders, of Alien Alloy Guitars visits with The Trout about how he and his business and co-founders came up with the unique design of their guitars. It’s completely different to wood and that’s what makes it fun. Visually it is striking. Sonically it’s like nothing else.Furthermore, due to the strength of Aluminium (Alumi...

This soulful rocker, originally from Chicago, has had a passion for singing throughout her entire life. Growing up in a household that was rich in music, her influences were widely varied from artists such as Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt, The Pointer Sisters, Eva Cassidy, Etta James, Joss Stone, Jason Mraz, Black Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera, and many more. She eventually took her love of singing to the Quad Cities and obtained a bachelors degree in music with an emphasis on voice at Augustana ...

It's only select few musicians that get invited to the White House Vann Burchfield, sax player extraordinaire, was invited four times. The rich musical history of Alabama has been well documented. From Muscle Shoals down to the Gulf Coast, the state has bore witness to landmark recordings in all genres - rock, soul, R&B, blues, bluegrass, country, and jazz. Saxophonist, composer, producer Vann Burchfield immersed himself in this musical potpourri from an early age. Vann visits with The Trout abo...

Armed with her guitar and dusky vocals, Emily White captures moments of life from the blush of first love to the passage of adulthood. This singer songwriter has the ability to move an audience with her beautifully constructed timbre of song collections. Emily's remarkable talent has captured the attention of musical professionals and made her an outstanding up & coming female artist to watch out for. Emily shares her story and talks about her musical upbringing and her gift as Country singer so...

Hailing from the legendary Muscle Shoals, AL, this four-piece rock outfit is adding new flavors to the Muscle Shoals sound and blowing minds across the Southeast. Trey Nichols (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Jonathan Mackey (Bass, Vocals), Dylan Johnson (Drums), and Emmett Redding (Guitar, Vocals), make up, Yes Trespassing. The band formed in the midst of a pandemic and began arming themselves with material to share and tour with once things opened back up. Now that that is happening, Yes Trespassing is ...

Ezra and Beecher Prōch of the band Willow City grew up in a world of creativity, surrounded by art and music and whimsy. The Prōch family made their home in the Hill Country of Texas, but their peripatetic lifestyle opened the boys’ eyes to experiences most children only read about in books…in a sense, it was a wonderland. Nothing was impossible. Which explains then why both brothers are passionate about thinking outside of the box, not too far from how the mad-hatter might handle the musical re...

This rock quartet hailing from northern Utah in the Ogden valley, know what it’s like to light up a crowd, playing festivals and fairs in multiple states around the west. Playing a mix of originals and covers, audiences walk away with huge smiles on their faces, not only amazed by these four women’s amazing talent but also their ability to draw and keep a crowd dancing and singing along. The Trout interviews the Mothers of Mayhem and they share their stories of how they got started, their musica...

This Mississippi trio’s music has reached fans around the globe earning them the title of “International Group of the Year” as well as “International Song of the Year” for the single “You Can Have Him Jolene” in Scotland. They were also nominated in multiple categories by the British CMAs including “Group of the Year” and “Album of the Year” for their sophomore release “The Girls Are Back In Town”. The Trout had the privilege of interviewing the musical trio of Trea, Danica and Devynn and discus...

Gina Recamier, Spanish pop singer and songwriter, made the wise decision she wanted to be singer when she was only 10 years old. She released her first album when she was only 17 and only four short years later, Gina was famous pop singer in Mexico. Now she has several albums and many live performances under her belt, Gina is ready to release her next album in the Fall of 2022. The Trout interviewed Gina and she talks about her musical drive to be a successful singer, songwriter. Now living in M...

To the uninitiated Cole Gallagher is a musical force to be reckoned with and when you hear his music for the first time you know this musician has some great things to say in his music. The Trout interviews new up and coming singer songwriter, Cole Gallagher, who talks about his life and his musical journey. Gallagher knows how to write a hit song that has everything his audience needs. With his uncanny ability to get his message across at his early age you'd think you're listening to a seasoned...

"The Analogues decided to start a mission to perform all six of these albums in their entirety. Did the world need another tribute band? Probably not. But The Analogues are anything but a typical tribute band. Their mission: to play those iconic, never-performed Beatles albums live - after all. Integral, one by one. No wigs, no costumes, but an obsessive attention to authentic musical details, using the same vintage instruments, amplifiers, sounds, live strings and horns.‘Just the music’ as reco...

"Keith Secola is an icon and ambassador of Native music. He is one of the most influential artists in the field today. Rising from the grassroots of North America, he is a songwriter of the people. Critics have dubbed him as the Native versions of both Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen. NDN Kars (Indian cars), his most popular song is considered the contemporary Native American anthem, achieving legendary status and earning him a well deserved cult following. It has been the number one requested ...

800,000 U.S. veterans struggle with physical injuries, PTSD and other emotional distress. Guitars For Vets believes guitars can help with the healing process. The Trout speaks with Bernie Kampf, Guitars For Vets Chicago-IL Chapter Coordinator, about how Guitars for Vets has helped by providing guitar lessons and free guitars to thousands of veterans across America. With the help guitar instructors at 120 chapters, research has indicated Guitars 4 Vets students showed a 21% improvement in PTSD sy...

Beth Slusher, CEO of Give a Note Foundation, speaks with The Trout about Where you live shouldn’t determine what you learn. No school is whole without the sound of students learning the greatness of their own voices. Music is primary in education and we are keeping it in schools because #MusicEdMatters. Give A Note Foundation’s Music Education Innovator Award is granted to school music programs led by creative music educators utilizing innovative and sustainable strategies in non-traditional or ...

Touring rock musicians need to keep in shape for their grueling touring schedules. Coming to their rescue is Physiotherapist Anna Achimowicz with her professional skill sets to help musicians keep their bodies in great shape. The Trout interviews Anna and discovers that she's not only a physiotherapist she's also a bass guitarist in a metal band, rock choreographer, and physical front woman of Rock Dance Theatre. Anna speaks 5 languages which she needs as travels the world providing her expertis...

Dr. Nick Hartell is a research scientist, professor and knowledgeable in diseases such as alzheimer's and opioid addiction. He's spent decades of helping the scientific community with his research until his job was eliminated during the Covid pandemic. What's does a scientist do after that? Well, you start building custom electric guitars for guitarists all over the world. Nick shares his love of building guitars and his life story with The Trout during this fascinating interview. YouTube - Lin...

Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the Hit Music Capital of America. With its small town southern charm, Muscle Shoals has been the final destination for some of the biggest names in music to record their #1 hits. The Trout interviews local Muscle Shoals music historian and tour guide, Johnny Belew. Johnny takes us on a musical journey with his second to none knowledge about how and where some of the biggest hits in musical history were recorded. Johnny's inside knowledge of all things musical of Muscle ...

Julia Doherty, Australian singer and songwriter, talks about composing and recording her tune "Be the Change". Julia has been writing and performing in Australia for years and her mission in her newest song is important for all us that wish to make a change in our communities and beyond. Because it all starts with each of us doing our part and stepping up to assist in making positive changes on the planet we all live reside on. Imagine writing a song only using a ukulele as your main instrument ...