Backstage Pass Radio

Date: April 12,, 2024 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio Episode title and number: S6 : E6: Dan Smalley - Ballads of the Bayou BIO:Dan Smalley may just now be making a name for himself, but he already sings with the voice of experience. And he’s got the bullet scars to prove it. The Alaska native who came of age in Shreveport, Louisiana, sings his confessional, soul-baring son

Joining me on the airwaves of Backstage Pass Radio is none other than the remarkable Con Delo, founder and maestro bassist of the Hindley Street Country Club. We wade through the melodic waters of Con's past, where a fusion of Macedonian and Greek influences concocted a profound love for the soulful rhythms of Motown and American classics. His tale is one of musical alchemy, f

Date: March 13, 2024 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio Episode title and number: S6: E4: Ned Evett - The Multidimensional World of a Guitarist The return of Ned Evett, the fretless guitar maestro, marks a special moment as we travel through his recent move to the West Coast and the tales from his experience at Joe Satriani's G4 guitar camp. This episode isn't just an

When the strings of Susan Hickman's guitar resonate, they tell a story deeper than the melodies they create. Join us as we sit down with the adept singer-songwriter at Crystal Vision studio, where Susan unfolds the narrative of her life in music, from her initial steps guided by a mother's old guitar to the mastery of the Nashville number system. Her journey is one that t

Date: January 17, 2024Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioEpisode title and number: S6: E2: Jesse Roach - Strings of the SoulI had the pleasure of sitting down with the fiercely talented Jesse Roach, a singer-songwriter whose Texas roots and vibrant energy captivate from the first chord. As we shared stories, she brought the studio to life with "Girls from the South," a

As the tour bus rolled into Tacoma, we grabbed a moment with Shane Smith, frontman of Shane Smith & the Saints, amidst the backdrop of a bustling tour schedule. Shane unpacks the journey of their musical grind, from the humbling beginnings in Terrell, Texas, to the moment their tunes echoed through the scenes of "Yellowstone," sparking a wildfire of fandom. His reflec

Date: December 27, 2023Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioEpisode title and number: S5: E14: Sam Banks - (Craig Morgan) Local Gigs to Legendary StagesBIO:From a local club in Grain Valley to the neon glow of Nashville, Sam's guitar has strummed the chords of an incredible journey. As he sits down with us, his tale unfolds, revealing the grit behind the glamour of the music i

Date: December 20, 2023Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioEpisode title and number: S5: E13: Ted Poley (Danger Danger, Tokyo Motor Fist) - Melodies & Animal Rights MissionBIO:Have you ever wondered about the journey of a musician who reinvents himself, not just in his craft but in his mission? Ted Poley, acclaimed for his versatile musical talent and devotion to animal rights

Date: December 8, 2023Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioEpisode title and number: S5: E11: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns & Roses, Asia, Art of Anarchy, Sons of Apollo, Whom Gods Destroy) - Tremolos & Thimbles - PART 2BIO:Step into the world of Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, revered guitar virtuoso, and journey with us through his illustrious music career. From

Date: November 29, 2023Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioEpisode title and number: S5: E11: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns & Roses, Asia, Art of Anarchy, Sons of Apollo, Whom Gods Destroy) - Tremolos & Thimbles - PART 1BIO:Step into the world of Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, revered guitar virtuoso, and journey with us through his illustrious music career. From