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Open Mic Spotlight

Heather Leigh Holt

Open Mic Spotlight is a weekly podcast that highlights the local musicians of Chattanooga and the bigger named artists touring through Chattanooga. Each episode contains conversations and performances of covers and originals. Learn more about the artists lives and their secrets to being successful in the crazy world of the music industry. This show includes all genres and styles from bluegrass, pop, rap, and even comedy!

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Episode 40: Make Music Day!

Open Mic Spotlight ·

2017/06/13

Episode 40 gives light to the upcoming event, Make Music Day, a free celebration of music around the world on June 21st. It is held on the same day in more than 750 cities and 120 countries. Make Music Day is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician- young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion- pours into the streets, parks, plazas, and porches to share their music with friends, neighbors, and strangers. All of it is free and open to the public. This

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Episode 39: Gleewood

Open Mic Spotlight ·

2017/06/06

Gleewood is an Americana husband and wife duo from New Mexico. They groove through blues, folk, and rock 'n" roll, with lyrics that lend a story to folk and roots music enthusiasts with an energy that's swells into energetic guitar solos from the heart of the psychedelic 60s. In this episode you will hear stories of how these two met to stories of gunfights in CO! They also play some songs off their most recent released album, "Sweet, Sweet Time." Thank you to Trenton Romanini for mixing this

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Episode 38: Michael Crowder

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2017/05/30

Michael Crowder may be a business man with a family, but he has been a part of the Chattanooga music scene for a very long time. He has been in several bands with his most notable and recent being Dark Horse Ten. Listen to stories of Crowder playing Chattanooga's sketchy gigs back before we had great venues like JJs hosting local artists and bands. Hear songs from his new solo project that he is working on, "Playing a Part". His story songs describe unmade choices, unwound relationships, and

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Episode 37: Manatee Commune

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2017/05/23

Manatee Commune is from Bellingham, Washington. With the help of Chattanooga House Shows and Roots Rated, he put on a killer show. He was so kind to meet with OMS the next day to talk about the night and his inspiration for his vibey, lively, and dance envoking tunes. He seeks to capture the atmosphere of taking a thoughtful, self-reflecting stroll through the forest by combining the textures of rainy woods and the windy seas of the Pacific Northwest with the calming mood of clean surfy guitar licks

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Episode 36: Lew Card

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2017/05/15

Lew Card was born and raised in Chattanooga before deciding to leave for the music Mecca, Austin, Texas, to pursue his musical career with mandolin. After sixteen years and playing with a variety of Austin bands, he's back! The past few years, Card has been creating his own music. He has released three albums and just recorded a new one in Austin this year which will be released in the near future. His outlaw country music combines soul, hard-luck narratives, and wit. In this epsiode, you will hear

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Episode 35: Tryezz

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2017/05/09

Tryezz is a local Chattanoogan that mixes jazz, funk, classical, and electronic styles into a combination that will get you movin' and groovin'. On multiple occasions, I have seen him turn a dying crowd into a crowd of dancers not wanting the party to end. He gains inspiration from all the beauty around him and lives by the motto, "Always a Student." Thank you to Trenton Romanini for mixing this episode. www.TRoMixedthat.com

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Episode 34: Webb Barringer

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2017/05/02

Webb Barringer is a born and raised Chattanoogan. He is a singer-songwriter that draws influence from artists like Jason Isbell and Todd Snider. You will enjoy hearing songs that will be released on his upcoming albumn in June and his special and unique Rocky Top cover. Thank you to Trenton Romanini for mixing this epsiode.

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Episode 33: Roots of a Rebellion

Open Mic Spotlight ·

2017/04/25

Roots of a Rebellion is a group of musicians from Nashville, TN that play Reggae-Rock-Dub music for the soul. They are an upbeat and loving group that won Road the Bonnaroo last year. While in town last week, the En Root House hosted a pancake breakfast where we did a live interview recording. Their songs are full of love and positivity like 'Giving Tree' inspired by a Shel Silverstein poem. Listen on itunes or at www.openmicspotlight.com Thank you to Trenton Romanini for mixing this episode. For

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Episode 32: Jake Lemons

Open Mic Spotlight ·

2017/04/18

Jake Lemons was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tn. He has been writing songs and playing guitar since he was a teenager. His band, Jetsam in the Noose, has been together for a few years now. His music finds a way to address very tough topics in an upbeat way. It is a mix of blues, jazz, rock and folk, but in this episode you will hear the stripped down acoustic version. Along with some of his originals, you will hear classic covers including songs by the Doors, Hendrix, and Lennon. Thank you to

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Episode 31: Lowland Hum

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2017/04/10

Daniel and Lauren Goans are a husband and wife duo from Charlottesville, Virginia known as Lowland Hum. They write, arrange, and produce all of their own music, and have honed a cohesive visual arts aesthetic to match the hushed simplisity of their sound. They recently released their third full album, Thin. You can hear some of these songs and a beautiful Weezer cover in this episode. Thank you to Songbirds Guitar Museum for sponsoring this episode and making this podcast possible. Thanks you to

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Episode 30: Jonathan Wimpee

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2017/04/03

Jonathan Wimpee is a local musician from Gadsden, AL. He plays in too many bands to count but most notably for the Molly Maguires and Milele Roots. He is currently working on a new solo album recording with Mitch Wood. The album will have a slew of Chatt-famous guest performances including Ivan Garcia and Yattie Westfield. You can hear a sneak peak of some on these songs in this episode. Thank you Songbirds Guitar Museum for sponsoring this episode and making this podcast possible. Thank you to

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Episode 29: C-Grimey

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2017/03/28

C-Grimey is a born and raised Chattanooga hip-hop artist. He was very close to winning the Bar Exam which is a quarterly hip-hop open mic at The Camp House. He is also involved in the community and works with the non-profit, Build Me a World. Check out his interview and performance on this episode and dive into the Chattanooga hip-hop scene. Warning: The music in this podcast contains explicit language. Thank you to Songbirds for sponsoring the episode and making this podcast possible. Thank you

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Episode 28: Ben Sollee

Open Mic Spotlight ·

2017/03/20

Ben Sollee is a classically trained cellist, singer-song writer, and a composer. He has traveled around the world playing his music with a mix of bluegrass, folk, R&B, and jazz. His music can even be heard on popular shows like ABS's Parenthood and HBO's Weeds. Thank you Songbirds Guitar Museum for sponsoring this episode and making this podcast possible. Thank you to Trenton Romanini for mixing this podcast.

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Episode 27: Anthony Quails

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2017/03/13

Anthony Quails is the Executive Director of the Chattanooga Songwriters Association and is currently signed with a music publishing company. His songs have wonderful lyrics and melodies with beautiful guitar picking underneath. He also performs a Ryan Adams and John Denver cover on this episode. Thank you to Songbirds Guitar Museum for sponsoring this episode and making this podcast possible. Thank you to Trenton Romanini for mixing and mastering this episode.

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Episode 26: Rye Baby

Open Mic Spotlight ·

2017/03/06

Rye baby is a rock'n'twang duo from the Chattanooga area. Callie Harmon and Jennifer Hope Brumlow use just about all of their limbs at the same time playing the drums, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, and all kinds of fun instruments. Their music is full of energy and with keep your toes tapping and your face smiling with a mix of americana, folk, blues, and rock. Thank you to Songbirds Guitar Museum for sponsoring this episode and making this podcast possible. Thank you to Jesse Jungkurth for mixing

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Episode 25: Muddy Magnolias

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2017/02/27

The Muddy Magnolias featuring Kallie North and Jessy Wilson are from Nashville, TN. They just recently released their debut album, Broken People, which blends blues, jazz, folk, rock, soul and R&B. They are electric on stage and down to earth and fun off the stage! They were very gracious to give an interview and sing a few songs for the podcast while they were in town playing at the Revelry Room. You'll love this episode! Thank you to Songbirds Guitar Museum for sponsoring this episode and making

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Episode 24: Butch Ross

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2017/02/21

Butch Ross is well known in Chattanooga for his mountain dulcimer playing, but it's different than you would expect. He uses the instrument in a modern way by incorporating loop pedals and playing modern covers like Death Cab for Cutie. It's quite original and very enjoyable to listen to. Thank you Songbirds Guitar Museum for sponsoring this episode and making this podcast possible. Thank you Jesse Jungkurth for mixing this episode.

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Episode 23: Luke Simmons

Open Mic Spotlight ·

2017/02/13

Luke Simmons is an amazing musician of all sorts. He plays keys, guitar, drums, and his voice is out of this world. He plays with many groups around town and is working on an EP. You don't want to miss out on his performances in this podcast. Thank you so much to Songbirds Guitar Museum for sponsoring this episode and making this podcast possible.

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Episode 22: BJ Hightower

Open Mic Spotlight ·

2017/02/08

Bj Hightower is the tall, bearded, overall wearing bass player of Strung Like a Horse. He has a goofy stage persona, but really he's just a big hearted lovable guy with beautiful songs. You will love hearing his solo work and his unexpected covers.

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Episode 21: Bradford Loomis

Open Mic Spotlight ·

2017/01/31

Bradford Loomis is a singer-songwriter out of Washington. He played a house show in Chttanooga on his way to Atlanta and so graciously let me interview him. You will love his passionate and soulful lyrics and voice. This episode is the first recorded on-site. Thank you Tremont Tavern for sponsoring this episode and making this podcast possible.

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