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15-year-old Kiersi Joli is all in when it comes to ripping off some sweet hot Blues notes on of her many harmonicas, she owns. After receiving a toy harmonica as a Christmas gift when she was only 7 years old, Kiersi has dedicated her spare time to playing and learning more about the Blues. And to add to her harmonica talents she's learning how to play guitar and writing her original tunes. The Trout had the opportunity to visit with Kiersi about her musician skills and her musical journey on th...

Matteo hails from the far-away island of Sicily, born in 1996 and raised outside Palermo, had his family relocated to the US, he might well be the best kept secret in the lineage of great Italian- American players like Zappa, Vai, Satriani, Di Meola, Petrucci, Gambale etc. Back in the 70’s, his father Vincenzo Mancuso made a name for himself as gifted session player on the domestic scene; it was definitely him Matteo looked up to as a primary source of inspiration growing up. While still in hig...

Every Rock musician dreams of making it to the top of the game. Selling out big arenas, millions of streams fans listening to, every fan wearing your merchandise. That's the dream. Bogie Bowles lived that dream for over 5 years playing drums for Blues Titan, Joe Bonamassa. Bogie performed with Joe for over 600 shows, but Bogie knew he needed more in life than the daily grind of traveling from city to city. So, he gave up the road and the fame to do what wanted to do and that was to become a ther...

The Trout Show is proud to present New Music Mondays with Cole Gallagher and his tune - Lines in the Sky. https://www.colegallagher.com/ Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

Vinyl records are making a comeback and HandDrawn Pressing is one the premier vinyl pressing companies in the world. Learn all about how vinyl records are made from Dustin Blocker of HandDrawn Pressing interview with The Trout. HandDrawn Pressing has been featured in Forbes, Wired, Dallas Observer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and other publications. If you interested in knowing more about this technology, check out this interview. www.handdrawnpressing.com Thanks for listening for more information ...

"Well, I Done Got Over It" - Joe Bonamassa's cover of the Guitar Slim tune. From Joe's newest album releasing this Fall "Blues Deluxe Vol. 2". Pre-order now available. https://jbonamassa.com/ Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

Indie Rock Artists N.O.A.H. with their new release "Sour Kiss" on this The Trout Show New Music Mondays Episode. https://www.instagram.com/noah_official_band/ Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

Jon Liebman is a world-renowned bassist, composer, arranger, author and educator. He has played electric and acoustic bass in every imaginable setting, from jazz gigs and club dates to full-scale concerts in many of the world’s major performance venues. Jon has performed and/or toured with everyone from José Feliciano and Julio Iglesias to Amy Grant, Cleo Laine, Buddy DeFranco, The Fifth Dimension, Eartha Kitt, The Drifters, The Platters, The Coasters, and countless others, in addition to playin...

Grainne Duffy was born in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, Ireland and raised in a family of seven. As a schoolgirl she sang in her local choir and also in a family band with her sisters. The band was bred from their love of music, which Duffy accredits to her mother. Not having a television in their home when they were young, her mother instead allowed them to own a family record player, on which they all were encouraged to get a record on their individual birthday’s and Christmas. This broadened t...

Four talented Utah based housewives' musicians talk about their new music and their award winning music video with The Trout. https://mothersofmayhem.net/ Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

Meg and Andrew met in 2019 at an open jam session. At the time, both had put pursuing music on hold while they juggled family responsibilities and time-consuming careers. Meg, an entertainment exec then in her mid-30s, was a self-described “car singer,” but came from a musical family. As a kid, she wrote poetry and passionately wrote down the lyrics to the songs she loved. Andrew has been writing and playing music since high school, but after college got sidetracked by an evolving career as an a...

So, it goes like this, a successful social media marketing expert decided to play bass in a punk rock band. Only a couple of problems - Hanna doesn't know how to play bass and she doesn't even own a bass guitar. However, that didn't stop her from auditioning for a punk band. Now a couple of years later she's learned how to play bass in not just one but two punk rock bands in Sweden. Interesting? You bet. Watch The Trout in his exclusive interview with Hanna. https://www.instagram.com/hannaplaysb...

From classically trained pianist to banjo to bass guitar Golden has done it all including learning how record her original performed music. Watch this episode as Golden speaks with The Trout about her music career, her song writing and performance skills. https://girlnamedgolden.com/ Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

For over a decade, Sadie Johnson has been entertaining music-lovers with her unique style and sound. From her one-woman acoustic show to her full band performances, Sadie's combination of soulful vocals, percussive guitar, and upbeat energy have never failed to captivate her audiences. Sadie is a multi-instrumentalist with the ability to play a wide range of genres, from folk to funk and beyond. She takes pride in her ability to bring people together through music, creating an atmosphere of peac...

Born out of an idea by lifelong musician Michael Vandemark, the Lexington Lab Band has become one of the most talked about cover bands on YouTube. They've garnered millions of views on YouTube and are now celebrating their 10-year anniversary of performing pretty close to the original cover songs. Michael visited with The Trout and told the story about how he's assembled over 80 professional musicians to assist in making his band's sought after YouTube Videos. www.Lexingtonlabband.com www.TheTr...

The Trout is on mission to locate talented musicians no matter where they live. Check out his video and tell us about musicians you would like The Trout to interview. www.thetroutshow.com Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

There’s no mistaking Austin band the Ransom Brothers’ major musical influence; those slide and twinned guitar riffs, fierce fiddle solos and bluesy, soul-infused melodies pay proud homage to the Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band and other ’70s Southern rockers, though the band also pledges allegiance to red dirt, outlaw and outlier country, jam bands. But it’s definitely their own musical chops and songwriting skills on display in each track of their debut album, Resurgence. “Our goal has ...

Bailey Perrie is a singer-songwriter from Western Australia with a clean melodic emotional style that does not conform to eras or styles, however all her songs will have elements of pop. You will find country, rock and jazz undertones. Performing for prestigious Perth venues including RAC Arena, The Royal Show, and Optus Stadium, music has been the fuel to her fire since she began writing at just 11 years old. Since her first release in 2017: ‘Step by Step’, Bailey’s coming-of-age catalogue has...

Nili Brosh is part of a new generation of guitarists. Both a solo artist and a sidewoman, Nili currently plays with Danny Elfman, Cirque du Soleil, Dethklok, as well as her original band. Born in Israel, raised in Massachusetts, and educated at Berklee College of Music, Nili has performed with Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Tony MacAlpine, Andy Timmons, Guthrie Govan/The Aristocrats, Stu Hamm, Jennifer Batten, Gretchen Menn, DragonForce, Jeff Loomis, Alphonso Johnson, and The Iron Maidens. Nili has a...

Joanne Shaw Taylor was discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics at the age of 16 who, having watched her play, immediately invited her on the road with his supergroup D.U.P. – a career in music was born and in the preceding years, her incredible guitar playing saw her build an army of plaudits including Jimmy Cliff, Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Wonder and Annie Lennox. Over the past two decades, Joanne has proven herself as a prolific songwriter, releasing seven acclaimed albums under her belt, eac...

Reigning from southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck take the southern rock sound from the east coast and make it their own. Since their inception in 2011, these four native Californians; Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, background vocals), Henry Schneekluth (lead guitar, background vocals), and Warren Murrel (bass) have been electrifying audiences all over the world with their soaring guitar leads, rich vocal harmonies, and memorable tunes. Fueled by this...

While some artists work to master their chosen genre and others may even manage to define one, Alex Whorms crafts music that is essentially a genre unto itself. From her beloved piano, the singer, songwriter and screen composer flows freely and flawlessly between styles and sounds, gracefully blending classic singer-songwriter pop, jazz, soul, rock, classical, folk and almost anything else that strikes her fancy — while investing everything with honest tales and authentic emotions drawn from her...

Cowboy Troy took his idea of mixing Rap music with Country music and created a new genre of great music. Visiting with The Trout, Cowboy Troy details how he came up with the idea that set his new music career on fire. He talks about how his relationship with Country Music star, John Rich and how Rich of Big and Rich fame helped ignite his career. It's an intriguing story about a guy who goes from shoe store salesman to national musical fame. Watch this exclusive interview with Cowboy Troy and Th...

Ross Hemsworth has done it all when it comes to the music business. From driving a big tour truck filled with musical equipment from artists like Sir Paul McCartney, Bryan Adams and Beyonce to writing songs for successful artists. Based in the UK Ross continues to add to his resume with now even launching a podcast about witchcraft. The Trout visits with Ross about where is musical journey has taken him so far to where he's going in the future. Learn more about Ross's intriguing life story in th...