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Count It Off!

Jeff Dayton

Your fresh new window into the world of music thru the eyes of the folks that make it happen

music music interviews

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22:46

Neal Bond - The MN Music History Channel - The Hits...

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2026/04/07

Welcome back to Count It Off, where the stories behind the music matter just as much as the songs themselves. This is Episode 57 and today we’re diving deep into the rich, often surprising soundscape of the American Midwest told by a man who’s made it his life’s mission to document it all—Neal Bond.Through his MN Music History Channel, Neal has incredible stories spanning generations—from early rock ’n’ roll icons to funk pioneers, folk legends to garage band heroes. We’re talking about the artists

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42:48

Brady Spencer - From Touring With Orleans to Making...

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2026/03/31

Count It Off Ep. 56This week on the podcast, Nashville drummer Brady Spencer takes us on a fun, informative ride—from cutting his teeth in horn bands, to grinding it out in rock groups, to hitting the road across the country with the iconic pop act Orleans. It’s a conversation packed with stories, lessons, laughs and real-life Nashville experience. He offers advice to young drummers just moving to town to "make it," how to be a team player and much more. Don't miss it!

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37:59

Gregg Magnifico - Big Time session man in the Big Apple

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2026/03/24

Count It Off ep. 55Imagine moving to NYC in the early 80s with $300 dollars in your pocket and within a week, having an apartment on the upper West Side, landing a full-time career in the best recording studios in the city and playing the nightclubs. Well, that’s the success story of this week's guest Gregg Mangiafico. We get to hear about his work with Michael Jackson, Elton John, Billy Joel, Phil Ramone, John Waite, Desmond Child, Cher and Michael Bolton among others in studios like the Hit

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54:54

David Pomeranz - The Wisdom - Hit songwriter/artist...

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2026/03/17

Count It Off - Episode 54 - David Pomeranz shares The WisdomWith more than 335 million streams on Spotify, 22 platinum records, and 18 gold records, legendary songwriter and touring artist David Pomeranz has spent five decades shaping the sound of popular music. His songs have been recorded by icons like Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, Kenny Rogers, and Freddie

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39:08

Count It Off - Spring Break special - Ep 53

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2026/03/10

Welcome to Spring Break, Count It Off style!We're taking a week off from our regular schedule of guests, thanks to a monster cold and in honor of spring break. I didn't want to pass the bug along to someone else in the studio, and I want you to know I love doing these shows - so here's an all-music episode! Hope you have a great time by the beach, by the lake or by the pool - and I hope you've got some great friends and loved ones around you. Have a cold bev and count it off

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42:22

Tommy Williams - Nashville Song Man with the legends

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2026/03/03

Count It Off – Episode 52: Tommy Williams and the Art of finding and pitching a Hit SongThis week we sit down with Nashville song plugger Tommy Williams, whose career traces the evolution of Music Row from a tight-knit neighborhood of converted houses into the global hit-making machine it is today.Tommy takes us back to his entry-level days at EMI Music Publishing, when paying dues meant long hours, couch surfing and house sitting, and learning the instincts that separate good songs from timeless

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39:56

Scottie Miller - Road to the Grammys with Ruthie...

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2026/02/24

Episode 51 of Count It Off welcomes a true musical innovator: Scottie Miller.Best known for his Grammy-winning collaborations with contemporary blues powerhouse Ruthie Foster, Scottie has quite literally toured the world, bringing soul, groove, and fearless musicianship to global stages. But his story goes far deeper than the spotlight.In this episode, we trace Scottie’s evolution from a young sonic explorer fascinated by synthesized sounds to his accelerated jazz studies at Berklee College of

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Dave Pomeroy - Nashville bassist with amazing stories

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2026/02/17

Count It Off hits a milestone with Episode 50!Welcome... this week we're featuring a true heavyweight of the music world: Dave Pomeroy. With credits on more than 500 albums and decades of road stories, Dave brings a deep well of experience from touring and recording with icons like Steve Winwood, Emmylou Harris, Keith Whitley, Vince Gill, and Chet Atkins. From unforgettable sessions to life on the tour bus, Dave shares behind-the-scenes moments that shaped his career and helped define the

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46:48

Kevin Bowe - The Journey - writing hits for Etta...

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2026/02/10

On this episode of Count It Off, we talk with Minneapolis-based writer, producer, and musician Kevin Bowe. With songs on three platinum records and two Grammy-winning albums, Kevin has collaborated with The Replacements, Paul Westerberg, Etta James and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He tells us about discovering blues giant Jonny Lang and having his music recorded by Little Steven. His work has over 60 million Spotify streams. Working out of his studio As usual, the stories are the real fun. He's also heard

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36:45

Chandler Marie - Keeping It Real with a fast-rising...

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2026/02/03

Welcome back to Count It Off — Ep. 48Today we’re sitting down with Chandler Marie, an authentic country singer and songwriter from Georgia who’s been recording and calling Nashville home for the past five years. Her songs are sharp, intentional, and beautifully crafted, and her production is absolutely top shelf. Beyond the talent, Chandler brings a real sense of poise to everything she does — the kind that comes from knowing your voice and trusting it. We talk songwriting, the Nashville grind, and

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Ice Storm Story Time - Great Memories from the White...

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2026/01/27

Count It Off – Ep. 47: Stories from the Road with some Great ArtistsIt’s story time this week on Count It Off. An ice storm in Nashville threw us a major curveball and pushed our next guests back a week, so we’re digging into the vault and sharing a few favorite road memories instead. From playing a black tie show on guitar with Willie Nelson, to lighting up a cigar with Michael Jackson’s legendary manager Frank DiLeo, to the high-wire act of trying to remember all 14 verses of Marty Robbins’ El

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Marcia Ramirez - Rodney Crowell to Patty Loveless to...

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2026/01/20

Episode 46: Marcia Ramirez — Songs, Stories & Life on the RoadIn this episode, we sit down with Marcia Ramirez, an accomplished songwriter and touring musician whose career has taken her across stages with some of music’s most respected artists, including Rodney Crowell, Pam Tillis, Christopher Cross, and Patty Loveless.Marcia shares behind-the-scenes stories from the road, insights into the craft of songwriting, and the lessons she’s learned working alongside legends. From the creative process

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48:51

Matt Stell - Chart topping country artist, Grand Ole...

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2026/01/13

Count It Off Ep 45 - Matt StellCountry hitmaker Matt Stell joins the podcast to talk about the road from small-town beginnings to landing two #1 Billboard hits. He shares the stories behind his biggest songs, playing the Opry, the lessons learned chasing success in Nashville, and what’s next in his evolving music journey. A candid conversation about grit, growth, and staying true to your sound. 🎙️🎶

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Tom Lieberman - Ep 44 - Prairie Home Companion to Rio...

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2026/01/06

Count It Off – Episode 44 welcomes acclaimed musician and composer Tom Lieberman for an in-depth conversation spanning a remarkable career. Tom reflects on his ten-year tenure with A Prairie Home Companion, shares insights from his work on Disney’s Bear andthe Big Blue House, and discusses the evolution of his jazz trio Rio Nido. The episode explores the discipline, creativity, and collaboration behind long-running musical projects, offering thoughtful perspective and memorable stories from one of

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Count It Off Ep 43 - Home for the Holidays

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2025/12/23

Count It Off Ep. 43 - Jeffro checks inHey everyone, welcome back to the show! With the holidays in full swing, I thought this was the perfect time to do a little check-in. Things are busy, a little chaotic, hopefully cozy—and I'm just taking a moment to slow down and catch up. Whether you’re wrapping gifts, traveling, or hiding out with a warm drink somewhere, we’re really glad you’re here. Let’s all relax and reflect a little bit.

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Ryan Story - How to make it in LA as a songwriter,...

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2025/12/16

Ep 42 - Ryan Story: "The artists that thrive can still play live."Today we’re talking with Ryan Story — LA-based pop artist, songwriter, and all-around good vibe generator. Ryan’s got a great story. He grew up on the east coast of Florida, sharpened his craft in Nashville and finally made the big leap to the bright lights of Hollywood.In this episode, we check out some of his great pop songs and get into his path, what surprised him, what pushed him, and what kept him going. And of course,

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Rusty & Whitley Van Sickle - two generations of...

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2025/12/09

EP 41: "Why isn't this guy a major star already?"This week we’re hanging out with Rusty Van Sickle and his 19-year-old son, Whitley—two generations of songwriters cut from classic country cloth. We'll hear a few great songs and explore everything from the legends that shaped Rusty’s sound to the Nashville scene today, with a special nod to Keith Whitley, young Whitley’s namesake. Expect plenty of laughs, a couple of “dang, that hit me right in the feels” moments, and a whole lot of

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Russ Pahl - steel guitar with Elton John, Leon...

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2025/12/02

Count It Off Ep 40 : Russ Pahl - steel guitar master If you’ve listened to country radio anytime in the last 25 years, odds are you’ve heard the unmistakable shimmer of Russ Pahl’s steel guitar—whether you knew it or not. Nashville may be full of pickers, but Russ is the guy other players point to when they talk about tone, taste, and pure musical magic.Raised on the warm hum of the folk era, hooked by the British Invasion’s spark, and ultimately reeled in by the twangy, string-bending heroes of

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Chris Leuzinger - Garth Brooks' guitarist on the hits...

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2025/11/25

Ep. 39 - Chris talks GarthIn this episode, Count It Off sits down with legendary guitarist Chris Leuzinger—the man whose playing you’ve heard on every Garth Brooks album and across countless miles of tour dates. Chris takes us back to those early days in the studio, sharing how the very first Garth tracks came together, the sparks of creativity that shaped them, and the moments none of them realized they were making history.He opens up about Garth’s genuine kindness and generosity behind the

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Ep 38 - Jake Shimabukuro - worldwide Ukulele virtuoso

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2025/11/18

Count It Off — Episode 38: Jake Shimabukuro - ambassador of Hawai'i's signature stringed instrumentIn this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jake Shimabukuro, widely celebrated as the world’s #1 ukulele virtuoso. We'' hear some of his music and follow Jake's shares stories from his upbringing in Hawai‘i, the deep love for practice that shaped his musicianship, and the early YouTube moments that launched him onto the global stage. We dive into his unforgettable tours with

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