For Episode 52, we have our first non-American band on the show.  A group called the Wilderness from Kingston, Ontario.  That's Canada, if you're curious.  They give us the front seat on their summer tour of the states and tell us a few stories along the way.  They play for us 4 songs; "Hurry Up and Wait", a single released in March of this year, "Home", "No Surprise" and "Dancing in the Dive Bars".  The latter is the single from their new EP "Seminary Road" released last month.  This is also our first video podcast available for viewing on our brand new YouTube channel "Tennessee Back Porch Podcast" and our facebook page.  A big shoutout to Cooper Brown of Coopertheband for lending his time and skill to make our first video.  Give these guys a good listen and keep your ear to the ground as to when they'll be coming back through.  Our band was lucky to share the stage with them the very next night at the Downtown Tavern here in Jackson, TN.  I have a feeling they'll be coming back next year.  Enjoy!

For episode 51 of the Back Porch Podcast we banter about with local favorites, Coopertheband.  They play "Invisible Man", "Home", "Undignified" and "Rebels" from their debut album "Kingdoms" released in the summer of 2017.  This band is not only talented, they possess an uncanny ability to create new material with a familiar resonance.  You'll not only love the music, you'll love this band.  Keep your ears to the ground for any chance to get out and catch them live.  They are an incredible live band that will leave you with an indelible spark. So, let them brighten your day.  Enjoy! 

For our 50th episode of the Back Porch Podcast, we sit down with The Doublewides.  A rockabilly group from right here in the home of Rockabilly, Jackson, Tennessee.  They call it Jaxabilly, so that's what we'll call it.  They are a serious throwback with the means to convey a most authentic retelling of the attitude that existed so heavily in the 50's when Rockabilly was a counter culture.  They go straight to the source.  Cultivating their grit from local legends such as Carl Perkins and W. S. Holland to modern day artist, Reverend Horton Heat.  You may have thought Rockabilly was you grandfathers music.  You'd be mistaken.  Enjoy a quick history lesson about the music that helped build what we know today as rock music.  Enjoy!  P.S. Stand up bass action.

For Episode 49 we talk to local singer/songwriter Brandon Boyd Lewis about his style, his influence and what made him want to be a songwriter.  He plays us a some of his most recent material and shows us his dark side with a track he cut himself.  If you like feel good music with smokey vocals, you'll want to tune in and let Brandon take you down that dusty road back home.  Be on the lookout for new music from Brandon in the coming year.  A little birdie told me there might be something in the works.  If you like what you hear, get out and see a show or two.  You can just about catch him every weekend out playing venues in Jackson, TN.  Enjoy!

The Back Porch is back after a short month off with Hunter Cross and Cameron Briley of The Skeleton Krew.  They are a busy troupe and kindly take some time out to talk with us and play a few songs without the consent of Cameron’s agent.  Oops!  We learn Hunter tricked Cameron into to being in the band,”organically”,  we take a vague trip to the twilight zone and Steve learns they speak Portuguese in Brazil.  Yet, another fun filled episode to either strengthen what you already know about this group or introduce you to something new.  Enjoy!

On this Back Porch episode, we talk with our friend Wes Henley, owner/operator of Highland House Studios/Productions in Jackson, TN.  Wes isn't just your average local musician, ability wise nor resume wise.  He gives us an interesting back story as to the precise moment he knew he wanted to be a musician and how that moment would foreshadow his own career.  We play tracks on which he was the featured guitarist from atrists he either mixed or recorded at Highland House such as; Tamala Vaughn, Jimmy Taylor and Little Boys Blue, Joe Downing, Avonlea, Mickey Utley, and Steve Hopper.  Wes had so many interesting stories, we may have to release another episode of just interview.  Until then, get to know Wes Henley and his work.  Unexpected guest at 41:28.

On episode 46, we welcome singer/songwriter Patrick O’Connor from Jackson, TN. Patrick recently released his first EP “Why Won’t You Speak”. Patrick talks about the makings of the EP among other topics....aliens, dreams, what songs he can’t play live due to graphic content. This episode is rated a little bit not PG-13. Just kidding. He plays some of his new material as well as a track from the EP. Take a little time to listen and get to know Patrick and his music.  Enjoy!

On episode 45, Josh and Steve talk with Ben Gilbreath and Nathan Megelsh about why they thought this band thing was a good idea.  They play us 4 of their original works and give not so subtle clues about their future endeavors.  They've released an EP "Rain" and a single "Thinking" within the last year.  See if you can find them on iTunes, Spotify and the such.  Go give these guys a listen and tell your friends the story of how you found this new band, via us.  Also, Josh and Steve discover active listening.  Enjoy!

We kick off 2018 talking to Nathan Hunnicutt.  Creator of the Tennessee Music Awards which is in its second year.  He tells us how he got started in the business and why he brought the awards show to Jackson.  Nominations are currently in progress and will end on May 31st.  Go nominate your favorite Tennessee groups and artist now at http://TennesseeMusicAwards.org.  The awards show is scheduled as of now for October 8th.  Share. Download.  Listen.  Nominate.  Vote.  Attend.  Thanks in advance.  Enjoy!

On episode 43 the Back Porch brings you The Kernal.  We sit down with Joe Garner, the man behind the red suit, to discuss his inspirations, his goings on and his latest release "Light Country".  If you haven't heard of him and you are the type of country music fan I am, older country, you'll want to give this episode a good listen.  While it is country music at it's core, his sound shows influences of americana, rock and gospel.  Give your ears a break from all that's heavy and take a small dose of "Light Country" via The Kernal.

For Episode 42 of the BackPorch brings you singer/songwriter Jackie Austin.  Jackie, a BackPorch vet, has been on the podcast a couple of times already with other projects Hart's Bridge, Episode 37 and Auburn Sky, Episode 20.  He keeps busy to say the least.  He just released his first solo EP, Reasons recorded here at Northstar Studios.  We talk to him about the process and he plays a few tracks from the EP.  Tune in and get to know this amazing young songwriter from Jackson, TN.