For Episode 52, we have our first non-American band on the show. A group called the Wilderness from Kingston, Ontario. That's Canada, if you're curious. They give us the front seat on their summer tour of the states and tell us a few stories

Episode 51: Coopertheband "Aural Vibrations"

Dec 4th, 2018 40m 22s

For episode 51 of the Back Porch Podcast we banter about with local favorites, Coopertheband. They play "Invisible Man", "Home", "Undignified" and "Rebels" from their debut album "Kingdoms" released in the summer of 2017. This band is not onl

Episode 50: The Doublewides "This Machine Kills Fascist"

Nov 12th, 2018 54m 4s

For our 50th episode of the Back Porch Podcast, we sit down with The Doublewides. A rockabilly group from right here in the home of Rockabilly, Jackson, Tennessee. They call it Jaxabilly, so that's what we'll call it. They are a serious thro

Episode 49: Brandon Boyd Lewis "When It Hits, You Feel No Pain"

Sep 25th, 2018 52m 47s

For Episode 49 we talk to local singer/songwriter Brandon Boyd Lewis about his style, his influence and what made him want to be a songwriter. He plays us a some of his most recent material and shows us his dark side with a track he cut himsel

Episode 48: The Skeleton Krew “Graveyard Manner”

Aug 28th, 2018 54m 3s

The Back Porch is back after a short month off with Hunter Cross and Cameron Briley of The Skeleton Krew. They are a busy troupe and kindly take some time out to talk with us and play a few songs without the consent of Cameron’s agent. Oops!

Episode 47: Wes Henley “There Can Be Only One Highlander”

Jul 19th, 2018 59m 18s

On this Back Porch episode, we talk with our friend Wes Henley, owner/operator of Highland House Studios/Productions in Jackson, TN. Wes isn't just your average local musician, ability wise nor resume wise. He gives us an interesting back sto

Episode 46: Patrick O'Connor “Taking the Route Less Traveled”

Jul 6th, 2018 52m 6s

On episode 46, we welcome singer/songwriter Patrick O’Connor from Jackson, TN. Patrick recently released his first EP “Why Won’t You Speak”. Patrick talks about the makings of the EP among other topics....aliens, dreams, what songs he can’t pla

Episode 45: Forked Deer Homeschool Parade "Where the Rivers Meet"

Jun 18th, 2018 46m 32s

On episode 45, Josh and Steve talk with Ben Gilbreath and Nathan Megelsh about why they thought this band thing was a good idea. They play us 4 of their original works and give not so subtle clues about their future endeavors. They've release

Episode 44: Tennessee Music Awards w/ Nathan Hunnicutt "All Together Now"

May 18th, 2018 39m 51s

We kick off 2018 talking to Nathan Hunnicutt. Creator of the Tennessee Music Awards which is in its second year. He tells us how he got started in the business and why he brought the awards show to Jackson. Nominations are currently in progr

Episode 43: The Kernal "Sing Me Back Home"

Oct 28th, 2017 1h 15m

On episode 43 the Back Porch brings you The Kernal. We sit down with Joe Garner, the man behind the red suit, to discuss his inspirations, his goings on and his latest release "Light Country". If you haven't heard of him and you are the type

Episode 42: Jackie Austin "Another Stop Along the Way"

Aug 8th, 2017 49m 3s

For Episode 42 of the BackPorch brings you singer/songwriter Jackie Austin. Jackie, a BackPorch vet, has been on the podcast a couple of times already with other projects Hart's Bridge, Episode 37 and Auburn Sky, Episode 20. He keeps busy to

Episode 41: Farewell Mourning "When the Soul Reaches the Spirit"

Mar 31st, 2017 1h 3m

Christina Warren and Jesse Joyner known as Farewell Mourning join the Back Porch to kick off 2017 with some beautiful Americana and talk to us about their coming together and things to come. This duo will put chills down your spine with harmon

Episode 40: North Star Studios "Magic in the Making"

Apr 22nd, 2016 2h

North Star Studios is a great recording studio located in Jackson, Tennessee. It is where The BackPorch with Jason and Amy now calls home. Josh and Steven Stewart tells us the story on how two brothers ended up with a recording studio. They pla

Episode 39: Drown "Down by the River"

Mar 25th, 2016 38m 33s

Join us as we talk to the Memphis, Tn based band named Drown. If you like,Pearl Jam or Seether style music then you will love Drown. Listen as they discuss how they got their name, how they met and what influences them. They play 5 original son

Episode 38: Ryan Hinkle "California Country"

Mar 11th, 2016 38m 2s

Join us as we talk to Ryan Hinkle, Ryan is currently living in California and has a new single out on county radio. Listen as we talk to Ryan about where he came from, past jobs and where he is heading. Ryan tells us about his new single "Colde

Episode 37: Harts Bridge "Let The Music Flow"

Feb 26th, 2016 34m 19s

Join us as we talk with Harts Bridge. They are one of Jackson's newest bands. Listen and hear what inspires them, where they want to be in the future, and how they got their name. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Harts Bridge plays 5

Episode 36: William New "Letting Your Light Shine"

Feb 12th, 2016 49m 1s

In this episode we talk to William New. William New discusses his faith and touches on topics such as addiction, love, and country music. William tells us about his time in Nashville as well as who and what inspires him. Listen as we play 4 han

Episode 35: Santiago Reyna "Sway With Me"

Jan 22nd, 2016 34m 27s

Santiago Reyna is a singer songwriter from Jackson, Tn. He has a cool relaxing sound to him. We discuss his background, what inspires him and what got him into music. Listen and find out who taught Santiago how to play guitar.. Santiago perform

Episode 34: Coal Creek "Melodic Sounds"

Jan 8th, 2016 41m 28s

In this episode, we talk to Coal Creek members Paul Koerner, Courtney Burnette and Randy O'Daniel. They discuss their musical influences and how they got their sound. Courtney also discusses the unique instrument that she played for us. Coal Cr

Episode 33: Keegan Paluso "Small Town Big Sound"

Dec 4th, 2015 40m 34s

Join us as we talk with Keegan Paluso and a special guest. Keegan discusses his project "Small Town Big Sound" which showcases various artists and is available on iTunes. Keegan and his guest plays some of his original music for us. This episod

Episode 32: The Whippersnappers "The Strong Shall Live"

Nov 20th, 2015 45m 14s

Join us in celebrating Amy's debut show! In this Episode, we talk to Brent Hopper and Shane Wofford of The Whippersnappers. If you are an Old Crow Medicine Show fan you have got to listen to these guys. They have a great sound of bluegrass mixe

Episode 31: Phoebe Scott "The Empty Land"

Nov 6th, 2015 36m

You heard Phoebe Scott on the last episode singing backup with Coopertheband. This week Phoebe talks about her own songs and sings her originals for us.

Episode 30: Coopertheband "The Haunted Mesa"

Oct 30th, 2015 38m 20s

In this episode Cooper Brown discusses his band Coopertheband. He tells us about how he gets ideas for songs, and about the band. You can find Coopertheband on Pandora radio, iTunes, and various other places. They have alot of great things goin

Episode 29: Euphonic "End of the Drive"

Oct 23rd, 2015 35m 14s

Grant Newsom and Dalton Bartley joins us on the BackPorch and talks about their band Euphonic. Euphonic is a local punk rock band based out of Jackson, Tn. In this episode, you will hear acoustic versions of their favorite songs.

Episode 28: Lauren "LOLO" Pritchard "Fair Blows the Wind"

Oct 16th, 2015 48m 39s

LOLO appears courtesy of DCD2 Records.With a new album out on iTunes, a new off Broadway musical titled "Songbird" and currently on a nationwide tour, LOLO has a lot to talk about. You will hear about all of these things in this episode along w