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The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast

Welcome to The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast From legendary artists to emerging talents, we celebrate the soul of Memphis music. Tune in for engaging interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and a rich tapestry of musical heritage. The Rhythm Section Podcast is more than just a music podcast; it celebrates Memphis’ vibrant community, which keeps it alive. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Memphis music or a newcomer looking to discover the city’s hidden gems, The Rhythm Section Podcast

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01:03:09

#044. Derrin Lee | Elevation Memphis

The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast ·

2023/11/01

Derrick and Jeff discuss Jeff's performances with Contraband and their public debut at 10th Inning and they make fun of Derrick’s inability to remember names. SQUIRREL!!! The featured guest is Derrin Lee, the keyboard player from Elevation Memphis. They discuss Derrin's musical journey, from his upbringing in Dallas, Texas, to his move to Memphis, his education, and his passion for various music genres. Derrin shares his experiences playing in different ensembles, receiving a piano scholarship at

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01:06:49

#043. Karen Dillard Brown | Midnite Train From Memphis

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2023/10/25

Jeff talks about bush hogging at his farm and Derrick checked out Souled Out at Laffayettes for the first time. Featured guest, Karen Dillon Brown discusses her experiences as a musician, her band Midnight Train from Memphis, and her involvement in charity work. Karen shares her early musical influences, the challenges of being a female artist, and the joy of performing live. She also talks about her role in booking gigs and her work in the dental profession. The conversation touches on the

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01:25:56

#042. Chris Craig & Kinley Wolfe | Lord Tracy

The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast ·

2023/10/18

In this episode Derrick and Jeff kick off Season 2 with a discussion on the new podcast format and schedule. They tease upcoming interviews with various guests and discuss recent performances, including a Tina Turner tribute show. They also talk about their new business advertisers band sponsors. Today’s featured guests are Chris Craig and Kendall Wolf. They discuss their friendship, musical backgrounds, and influences. They reminisce about their early days playing music together and their love

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27:06

Back in Action: New Format, New Stories | TRS Update

The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast ·

2023/09/18

In this episode, we announce the return of the Rhythm Section Podcast after a hiatus. The podcast will transition to an audio-only format for a ten-episode season starting on October 18th. The change aims to save costs and make the recording process more manageable. We discuss the new cover art for the podcast and mention a memorial event for Berk Jensen, a beloved member of the Memphis music community. We chat about our respective band's recent shows, future plans, and their excitement about

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44:43

#041. TRS is going on hiatus

The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast ·

2023/08/14

The Rhythm Section Podcast is going on a 5-week hiatus. We will return with a check-in episode on Monday, September 18th: same bat time and same bat channels. Please listen for the whole story and announcement.

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01:33:42

#040. Kevin and Bethany Paige | Memphis Duo

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2023/08/07

Memphis Duo Kevin and Bethany Paige came by to chat with us this week, talking about Kevin’s early solo deal with Chrysalis Records, meeting Bethany, their Elvis fandom, and of course how the rise of grunge changed everything. In the intro, we recap the private watch party at Jimmy Fulp’s house, Jeff seeing The Pinch at Hadley’s, Jimmy Jameson being inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, and we also address a certain Facebook critic’s comments. Kevin & Bethany’s Website:

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01:33:39

#039. Shara Layne | Thumpdaddy, Shara Layne & The Drive

The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast ·

2023/07/31

Memphis musician Shara Layne comes by the studio to share the story behind her bands Thumpdaddy, Shara Layne & The Drive, co-hosting the Tommy Awards, starting a new songwriter showcase, making the transition from performing cover songs to original music, and much more! In today’s intro, Derrick and Recap the last watch party at Sidecar Memphis, Derrick’s gig with Elevation Memphis and the studio curse. Shara’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shara.matlock Thumpdaddy:

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01:27:24

#038. Keith Douglas | Tora Tora

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2023/07/24

This week, Tora Tora guitarist Keith Douglas comes by to talk about starting Tora Tora with his friends from school, winning a battle of the bands contest, getting signed by a major label, and the inevitable change that the popularity of grunge brought to their scene. He also recalls the now-infamous power outage and impromptu acoustic set at a recent Tora Tora show at Minglewood Hall! In the intro, Derrick and Jeff announce a new sponsor feature opportunity for local bands to announce gig dates

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47:08

#037. Travys Starr | Memphis Musician & Songwriter

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2023/07/17

Memphis area musician and songwriter Travys Starr stops by the studio to discuss moving across the country to Mississippi from Seattle, his band Son Red, his writing process, influences, and much more! In the intro, Derrick and Jeff announce a new sponsor feature opportunity for local bands. We want to thank Shawn Few and Formerly Knowns As for being our first band sponsor. Travys’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travys.starr Band Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonRedBand Soundcloud:

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01:26:55

#036. Rocko Wallz | Bassist, Fevertree

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2023/07/10

Memphis bassist Rocko Wallz stopped by the studio to talk about how he joined Memphis mainstays Fevertree, playing with Lance McDaniel and Black Oak Arkansas, and he also showed off some spicy new Fevertree merch! We also bring in Jill Byrum to talk about the anniversary of the great Randy Byrum’s passing and recapping the Nita Makris tribute and Stage Stop Reunion show at Neil’s Music Room. We feature all the bands, Hand Me Downs, Thrust, Play Rough, Every Mother’s Nightmare, Roxy Blue, and Lord

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01:09:28

#035. Matt Montgomery & David Cowell | Supernova...

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2023/07/03

This week the owners of Supernova Sound Memphis, Matt Montgomery and David Cowell, stop by the studio to talk with us about how they started the studio, saving the day at a recent Tora Tora show at Minglewood Hall, developing Memphis band Sleep Theory into a national touring act, and tons more! Also, don’t forget to come out to our Rhythm Section podcast watch party on July 10 7-9 pm at Sidecar Memphis! Supernova Sound Memphis: www.supernovasoundmemphis.com Matt Montgomery:

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01:15:58

#034. Andrew Solomito | Memphis & Nashville Musician...

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2023/06/26

Memphis musician, producer, and fomer bandmate of ours Andrew Solomito stops by to talk about graduating from college just as he joined up with the Derek Joseph Band, how Guitar Hero sparked his interest in playing music as a kid, producing and working in Nashville, and much more! To start the episode, we discuss the benefits of becoming a sponsor of this podcast and supporting the Memphis music community, and Jeff recaps his recent trip to the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. 👉 SPONSOR -

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01:05:56

#033. Stephen and Kiva McKee | Fate Hates Me

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2023/06/19

Our featured guest’s Stephen and Kiva McKee of the Memphis band Fate Hates Me stopped by the studio to chat with us about being in a band with family, living off the grid, their influences, building their own bass amp, and more! Jimmy Fulp and Joe Smith joined Derrick and Jeff in the intro to tell us about the reunion/tribute show for former Stage Stop owner Nita Makris coming up at Neil’s on June 25th, and Derrick and Jeff finally made it out to see the band Basketcase at Hadley’s. Stephen

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01:19:49

#032. Lance McDaniel | ShotGunBillys

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2023/06/12

Memphis musician Lance McDaniel comes by the studio to talk about his longtime band, The ShotGunBillys, their origins and influences, the challenges of being an all-original-material band, his love of Fender Telecasters, and much more. In the “Derrick & Jeff” segment, they announce the latest Patreon subscribers, Steve Kuykendall and Lashon-Robinson Henderson, and they talk about Derrick’s weekend out to see Roxi Love at Sidecar Cafe Southaven and Pulse-Tribute to Pink Floyd (Memphis, TN) at the

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01:06:29

#031. Chip Eddleman & Chip Doty | Mudflap King

The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast ·

2023/06/05

Memphis musicians Chip Eddleman & Chip Doty hang with us in the studio to talk about their time with the band Mudflap King, Chip Eddlemen's solo project Chip Knox, meeting Derrick back in 2011, and much more! Mudflap King’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100026565408160 Chip Eddleman’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chip.eddleman Chip Knox Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088581735807 Chip Doty’s Facebook:

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01:09:32

#030. La-Shon Robinson-Henderson & Melanie Pierce | ...

The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast ·

2023/05/29

Vocalists and musicians La-Shon Robinson-Henderson & Melanie Pierce of the great Memphis bands Elevation Memphis and Pulse: A Tribute to Pink Floyd stop by the studio to discuss the beginnings of their bands, from Melanie learning what a gig is, to becoming the powerhouse vocalists behind some of the most creative music this city has to offer. And much more! The guys talk about another great night of checking out new bands in the intro. The night begins at Sidecar Memphis to see 901 Rox and catch

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01:26:25

#029. Jason “Schmidty” Schmidt | Nashville drummer,...

The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast ·

2023/05/22

Featured guest and Nashville drummer Jason “Schmidty” Schmidt stops by the SRP studio to talk with us about his influences as a drummer, playing with pop-country stars Florida Georgia Line in their early days, his ongoing percussion album project, his studio Stillwater Sound, and much more! And Derrick and Jeff talk about their first public watch party at Sidecar Memphis and the untimely death of Memphis music legend, Tommy Burroughs Jason’s website: Jasonschmidtonline.com Stillwater Sound -

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#028. Rick Ruhl | Lead Singer, Every Mother’s Nightmare

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2023/05/15

This week, Rick Ruhl comes by the studio to talk with us about the legendary Memphis band Every Mother’s Nightmare. We get into his influences, touring and headlining the Livestock festival, EMN’s writing process, and what it was like recording their most recent album, Resurrect The Faithful, as well as their new album currently being recorded. Rick’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rick.ruhl.982 Every Mother’s Nightmare: Spotify -

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01:20:28

#027. Shawn Few | Bassist and vocalist, Formerly...

The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast ·

2023/05/08

Memphis vocalist, bassist, and all around great musician Shawn Few tells us all about his bands old and new, including Formerly Known As, Six Feet Thunder, Black 59, and his new gig as a worship leader. He also explains how he and recent TRS guest Jimmy Fulp wrote and produced this podcast’s very own theme song, complete with a lip syncing performance for the ages. Shawn Few’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawn.few.7 Formerly Known As: https://www.facebook.com/Thedantones Six Feet

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04:55

Special Clip - We sat with Rickey Medlocke from...

The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast ·

2023/05/04

We had the great fortune to sit with Ricky Medlocke at this year's Mississippi Music Foundation Awards Ceremony. We talked about his career in music, his time with Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the band's upcoming 50th-anniversary tour. Medlocke also discusses his lifelong passion for music and his early beginnings playing a miniature banjo on TV with his grandfather at the age of three. We want to thank TJ Cates, Jill Santibanez, Dave Young, and the whole foundation for inviting us to film at the show. And

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