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The Bandwich Tapes

The Bandwich Tapes is a podcast where host Brad Williams sits down with musicians for thoughtful conversations about the craft of making music. Each episode explores the experiences, influences, and creative decisions that shape an artist’s work. From improvisation and songwriting to collaboration, recording, and life on the road, the conversations go beyond biography to focus on how music actually gets made. Guests include instrumentalists, composers, songwriters, and producers from across the

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27:12

Jeff Bush: Carrying the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Forward

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2026/08/27

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Jeff Bush, director of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, for a conversation about swing music, leadership, ensemble playing, education, and the responsibility that comes with carrying one of American music’s great band traditions forward.Jeff first joined the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra more than two decades ago when Buddy Morrow was leading the band, and after years spent pursuing other musical opportunities, he returned to take over the

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21:25

Josie Sal: Finding Her Voice with “Cowboys & Barbies”

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2026/08/27

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer-songwriter Josie Sal to talk about her new single “Cowboys & Barbies,” songwriting, finding her sound, and what she is learning as she begins building a career in music.“Cowboys & Barbies” started as an idea Josie carried around for nearly two years before deciding she was ready to write it. We talk about working with co-writers Kelly Johnson and Mara Streppa, and how the song uses the childhood image of Ken and Barbie to

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The Malpass Brothers: Brother Harmony, Gospel, and...

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2026/08/27

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Chris Malpass of The Malpass Brothers for a conversation about traditional country music, brother harmony, gospel, and the music that Chris and his brother Taylor have carried with them since they were kids.A big part of our conversation centers on their gospel project Satisfied and why making the album felt less like exploring new territory and more like coming home. Chris and Taylor started out singing gospel music when they were

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51:10

David Mead: Songs, Fatherhood, and the Freedom to Let Go

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2026/08/24

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer-songwriter David Mead for a wide-ranging conversation about singing, record-making, fatherhood, and the changing place of music in our culture.David takes me back to his earliest experiences as a singer, from hearing his mother sing around the house to studying with vocal teacher Norris Brandstrom. Those lessons began to make sense when David heard Jeff Buckley and discovered how classical vocal technique could open the door to a

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31:12

Lee Newton & Heidi Parton: Finding a New Voice in an...

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2026/08/20

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Lee Newton and Heidi Parton to talk about their new recording of the country standard “Silver Threads and Golden Needles,” a collaboration with Georgette Jones that brings together three very different singers around a song that has endured for generations.Lee shares how the project began almost by chance. After thinking that Georgette would be a perfect voice for the song, Lee unexpectedly crossed paths with her only a week later

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Josh Quillen: Percussion, Process, and Concert Honesty

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2026/08/17

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with percussionist, composer, educator, and Sō Percussion member Josh Quillen for a wide-ranging conversation about teaching, ensemble life, steel pan, podcasting, grief, musical history, and the value of listening closely.Josh joined Sō Percussion in 2006 and has spent nearly two decades helping the ensemble develop its distinctive approach to contemporary chamber music. We talk about how the group has evolved from a model built around four

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21:52

Moe Bandy: The Songs That Stand the Test of Time

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2026/08/13

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with country music legend Moe Bandy for a conversation that spans more than five decades of country music history. We talk about his latest album, Songs I Missed, a collection of classic country songs that he loved for years before finally having the opportunity to record them. Moe shares why revisiting these songs felt fresh all over again and reflects on what it means to honor the originals while making them his own.Our conversation

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53:37

Ruthie Foster: Saying Yes to the Songs That Matter

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2026/08/13

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Ruthie Foster to talk about her new album, Just Say Yes, and the musical journey that gave her such a powerful connection to songs, audiences, and the spirit inside a performance.Ruthie takes me into the making of the record with co-writer and producer Tyler Bryant. We talk about the importance of a great rhythm section, how different drummers can reshape a singer’s phrasing, and why Ruthie prefers to step aside and let musicians bring

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27:04

Johnny Owens: Carrying the Bakersfield Sound Forward

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2026/08/13

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Johnny Owens for a thoughtful conversation about carrying one of country music’s most important legacies into a new generation. As the son of Buck Owens, Johnny has embraced the responsibility of preserving the Bakersfield Sound while creating a live show that celebrates not only the music, but also the memories that come with it.We talk about why classic country music continues to resonate with audiences decades after it was first

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26:35

Darin & Brooke Aldridge: The Heart Behind Soul Condition

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2026/08/13

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Darin and Brooke Aldridge to talk about Soul Condition, their first full gospel album in nearly two decades. Rooted in the churches and musical traditions of western North Carolina, the record feels both deeply familiar and unmistakably their own.Darin and Brooke explain how they selected songs they had been saving for years, including material they sang when they first began performing together. We discuss their recording process, the

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Rex Larkman: Tropidelic, Positive Energy, and the...

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2026/08/13

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Tropidelic drummer Rex Larkman to talk about the band’s new album, First Light, and the musical evolution behind it. Rex joined the Cleveland group in 2018, bringing the intensity of his punk and metal background into Tropidelic’s blend of reggae, rock, ska, funk, and hip-hop.We dig into Rex’s growth as a drummer—from wanting to play everything to recognizing the beauty and difficulty of playing exactly what a song needs. He explains

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40:27

Floyd Domino: Swing, Storytelling, and a Life at the...

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2026/08/10

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with pianist Floyd Domino for a conversation about Western swing, boogie-woogie, jazz, musical identity, and a career spent supporting some of the most important artists in music.Floyd talks about beginning piano lessons at five years old, moving from classical study into jazz, and developing the unusual independence that allows his left hand to establish the foundation while his right hand tells the story. We discuss the pianists who

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46:11

Christopher Wyze: Fearless Songs and the Long Road to...

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2026/08/06

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer, songwriter, harmonica player, and bandleader Christopher Wyze for a conversation about creativity, discipline, mentorship, and discovering an entirely new musical life later in adulthood.Christopher spent decades working as a professional writer and advertising executive before writing his first song in 2022. We talk about how those years of meeting deadlines, telling stories, and finding the clearest possible language prepared

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32:08

Stephanie Rabus: Finding Strength Through Song

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2026/08/06

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer-songwriter Stephanie Rabus for a conversation about resilience, perseverance, and what it really looks like to build a music career one performance at a time.Stephanie shares how she balances life between Nashville’s Broadway scene and weekends performing with her longtime cover band, Borderline, in the St. Louis area. We talk about the unique challenges of performing for different audiences, reading a room, developing as a live

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Eliot Lewis: Rhythm, Reinvention, and a Life in Music

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2026/08/03

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer Eliot Lewis for a conversation about rhythm, versatility, technology, and the experiences that shaped his remarkable career.Eliot began as a drummer and still considers rhythm the foundation of everything he does. We talk about how that early connection to the drums influenced his work as a guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, singer, and songwriter, as well as the unspoken

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Barns Courtney: Building Songs from Risk, Instinct,...

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2026/07/30

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Barns Courtney for a wide-ranging conversation about performance, songwriting, musicianship, ambition, and the strange balance between control and chaos.Barns talks about the solo acoustic shows he has been playing and how stripping away the band has changed his relationship with an audience. Without a fixed stage plan, every night becomes more unpredictable, more conversational, and more dependent on what is happening in the room. We

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Terri Lyne Carrington: Building Bands, Building...

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2026/07/27

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Terri Lyne Carrington to discuss her remarkable career, her artistic evolution, and her ambitious new album, Trip the Night Fantastic. Widely recognized as one of the most influential drummers, composers, producers, and educators working today, Terri shares how groove, storytelling, and social consciousness have become inseparable parts of her creative voice.We talk about the concept behind Trip the Night Fantastic, which Terri

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31:35

Kelly Lang: Finding Confidence in Her Own Voice

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2026/07/23

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer, songwriter, producer, author, and visual artist Kelly Lang for a conversation about creativity, confidence, country music, and the experiences that have shaped her life and work.Kelly and I begin by discussing the many forms her creativity takes, from songwriting and recording to painting, producing, and creating videos. She talks about learning to move between those disciplines, the freedom that comes from no longer being

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Trey Calloway: Honoring the Roots While Moving Forward

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2026/07/23

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with country singer and songwriter Trey Calloway for a conversation about authenticity, tradition, performance, and the responsibility that comes with carrying country music forward.Trey grew up singing in church, where he learned early how music can bring people together. We talk about the influence of his Pentecostal upbringing, watching his father preach, and how those experiences shaped his instincts as an entertainer and his ability to

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Makenzie Phipps: Singing with Honesty and Purpose

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2026/07/23

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with country singer and songwriter Makenzie Phipps for a conversation about small-town roots, faith, songwriting, performance, and the experience of stepping onto one of music’s biggest television stages.Makenzie grew up in Bluefield, Virginia, near the West Virginia line, and began singing in church when she was four years old. We talk about the support she still receives from her hometown, the transition from a small community to

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