Bands in the Boudoir

Join me whilst I talk to Eeva and Villu Talsi from this wonderful Estonian Band. Listen to their musical journey. This was recorded earlier on in 2023. Curly Strings is an acoustic four-piece band that draws its inspiration from their own personal heritage in the current Estonian cultural space. Intense and playful ensemble work paired with a sincere presentation of their original music forms the main basis of Curly Strings’ soundscape. The band’s rise in the Estonian music scene in 2013 was a phenomenon unlike any other: a folk music artist became mainstream by collecting national music awards and being the top seller in music stores for more than a year. They bring their unique Baltic take to the acoustic music world in combining the familiar with the unfamiliar, having catchy heartfelt songwriting side-by-side with folk music aesthetics, making them an exciting act to look out for. Eeva Talsi – fiddle, lead vocals Taavet Niller – upright bass, vocals Peeter Priks – guitar, vocals Villu Talsi – mandolin, vocals Website Facebook Instagram Spotify Youtube Soundcloud Apple Music

Makenzie Phipps is an American Country Singer/Songwriter. For one so very young she is fast making her mark on the country scene and has a great future ahead of her. Listen to her musical journey so far. For more information please visit: Website Tiktok Instagram Youtube Spotify Apple Music

Levi Riggs is an all American country music artist mixed with rock elements, high energy and down home roots. This interview was recorded late 2022. Listen to his musical journey so far. For more information and to listen to/purchase his music visit: Website Spotify Apple Music YouTube

This interview was recorded just before Christmas 2022 and JD has since released another single from a forthcoming album. Sit back, relax and hear me in conversation with one of the fastest rising country music artists where he shares his musical journey including talking about his latest album and previous album. For more information on JD Shelburne please visit Amazon Website Instagram Youtube Twitter Facebook Apple Music Spotify

Here I'm talking to Jussi Syren from Jussi Syren and the Groundbreakers who are a Finnish band. Listen to Jussi's musical journey and stories. You can find out loads more by visiting the following sites. Enjoy Website Facebook Youtube

In this episode I'm talking to the very talented and charming Paige King Johnson who, for her young years, has a very interesting musical journey to share. Listen and enjoy :) Website Facebook Youtube Tiktok

The Nelson Brothers are a British Duo. Both musicians and singer/songwriters based in here in the UK. Their story, like all of the artists I interview, is a fascinating and fun one. So sit back, relax and listen to their musical journey. For more information and to purchase their music, please stop by these links Website Facebook Twitter Youtube

Here I'm talking to Kody and Mary Norris from the Kody Norris Show. Such a great insight to how the band formed and all about their music. Listen and enjoy their journey with me. Do check out their website and other links which are listed at the end of the bio - including their spotify link and Apple Music link The Kody Norris Show Call it retro, hillbilly, bluegrass or rockabilly, the group strives for something Kody simply calls "dern good entertainment." Deeply rooted in North American folk music, Norris has crafted a performance that harkens back and tips a hat to the traditions created by Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin's showmanship, the Stanley Brothers' harmonies, performances of the Grand Ole Opry and a bit of Vaudeville. Top notch picking is center stage, but humor and visual flash are part of the entertaining package. Always clad in colorful, tailored suits adorned with rhinestones, ties, classic hats and ornate boots, the band earns its moniker as a "show." The brand is traditional, clean cut, acoustic and always entertaining. The foursome is fronted by Norris on guitar and his fiddling "sweetie," Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris, Josiah Tyree on banjo and Cousin Charlie Lowman on the bass! The band's album, When I Get the Money Made, was named 2017 Bluegrass Album of the Year by the National Traditional Country Music Association. The Kody Norris Show was honored with seven SPBGMA nominations in 2018 and four nominations in 2022. In addition to winning Fiddler performer of the year, The Kody Norris Show was also named the 2022 Entertainer of the Year! Playing 90+ dates a year, The Kody Norris Show covers the road from Canada to Mexico, only missing two states to date. They've been part of the University of Chicago Folk Festival and have performed at the Smithsonian and the Kennedy Center and are part of two weekly programs on the acclaimed RFD-TV's network, The Cumberland Highlanders Show and The Bluegrass Trail. For more than 3 years, The Kody Norris Show has been the host of the Farm and Fun Time Noon Show. This is also a weekly broadcast through The Birthplace of Country Music Musuem and Radio Bristol, hitting over 5 million Views collectively. The Kody Norris Show signed with Rebel Records from Charlottesville, VA in 2019 and has since then released, All Suited Up which debuted #7 on the Billboard Charts! The Kody Norris Show Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram TikTok Spotify Apple Music

Tom Webber is an Oxfordshire born musician. Listen to his musical journey so far. At the young age of 22 hear is really making waves in the music industry. Enjoy this episode where we talk festivals, EP, songs and have a giggle. For further information visit: Tomwebbermusic.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok

This talented young man kept his promise to come back and talk to me about the project he was embarking on when we last spoke. Here he is talking to me about the forthcoming release of his debut EP on Friday 28th October 2022. He already has two singles released. Do order your copy. Here are his links so do get along to follow this young man. Facebook Instagram Twitter youtube Tiktok Spotify - his latest release - Promise I have another podcast. The Power of Music and Voice where my guests share inspiring and often, personal stories . Feel free to stop by and listen

Taylor Rae is a singer songwriter from Santa Cruz, California now residing in Austin Texas. Find out all about her music and listen to her musical journey during this interview. For more information to follow her on social media and to buy her music follow the links below : Website Instragram Twitter Facebook Soundcloud Spotify Youtube iTunes I have another podcast. The Power of Music and Voice where my guests share inspiring and often, personal stories . Feel free to stop by and listen

I'm talking to the every charming and talented Alex Miller a 19 year old country singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist from Kentucky USA who likes to keep his country music traditional. He is a former contestant on American Idol Season 19 and life and music just seem to be going great guns for him. Listen to his musical journey so far, hear about his recently released album Miller Time and find out what lies ahead for this young man. Enjoy - ya'll ;) Get your own copy of Miller Time Check out all his links too :). Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify Youtube tiktok Apple Music I have another podcast. The Power of Music and Voice where my guests share inspiring and often, personal stories . Feel free to stop by and listen

This is my second time chatting to this delightful and talented young artist. The first time we chatted about music and mental health on my other podcast The Power of Music and Voice -Episode 2 in fact, however in this Episode on Bands in the Boudoir we are talking about his musical journey, his songwriting, his future plans and lots in between. I have been following his musical journey for a couple of years and it's becoming quite exciting AND busy for him not least because he will be releasing a debut EP this year. He has been working very hard and is pretty much doing it all by himself, with support from family and friends - very admirable indeed. Join Connor and I whilst we chat. Here are a couple of links for you: First of all here is a link to his next concert. If you live up north and you wish to have a great evening of live entertainment then I recommend you get tickets for his gig at The Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham street, Manchester on Tuesday 21st June with special guests. Tickets can be bought from: Ticketweb you won't be disappointed and of course you will be supporting live music :) Check out his links: Facebook Instagram Twitter youtube Tiktok I have another podcast. The Power of Music and Voice where my guests share inspiring and often, personal stories . Feel free to stop by and listen

In this episode I'm talking to the very talented Joe Newberry. Known around the world for his clawhammer banjo playing, Joe Newberry is also a powerful guitarist, singer and songwriter. The Gibson Brothers’ version of his song “Singing As We Rise,” featuring guest vocalist Ricky Skaggs, won the 2012 IBMA “Gospel Recorded Performance” Award. With Eric Gibson, he shared the 2013 IBMA “Song of the Year” Award for “They Called It Music.” A longtime and frequent guest on A Prairie Home Companion, he was a featured singer on the Transatlantic Sessions 2016 tour of the U.K. with fiddler Aly Bain and Dobro master Jerry Douglas, and at the Transatlantic Session's debut at Merlefest in 2017 with fellow singers James Taylor, Sarah Jarosz, Declan O’Rourke, Karen Matheson, and Maura O’Connell. In addition to performing solo, Joe plays in a duo with mandolin icon Mike Compton, and also performs with the dynamic fiddler and step-dancer April Verch Joe has taught banjo, guitar, singing, and songwriting at numerous camps and festivals, including Ashokan, Midwest Banjo Camp, American Banjo Camp, the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, Targhee Music Camp, the Swannanoa Gathering, Centrum Voice Works, the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, Pinewoods Camp, the Australia National Folk Festival, the Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week, Bluff Country Gathering, and Vocal Week, Bluegrass Week, and Old-Time Week at the Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, WV, Listen to his story and share a few giggles with us. For more information stop by his website plus these other links: https://www.joenewberry.biz Twitter: @joeNewberry Youtube: Joe Newberry Facebook:

Jack Shannon is a singer/songwriter and musician from Indiana, USA. He's also an IBMA member and has had a passion for songwriting and bluegrass for years. Listen to his musical journey and the stories behind his songs. His facebook page is: Jack Shannon Music His You Tube channel is: Jack Shannon Here's the album link on spotify: The Bloomingdale Boys Here's the album link on Itunes: The Bloomingdale Boys It's also available on Amazon music and other popular music platforms Enjoy! and thank you for listening :)

In this episode I chat to country duo American Blonde. Tinka and Nata are two very talented young ladies, extremely charming and lots of fun. Tinka is the drummer and Nata is the songwriter and guitarist and both have wonderful voices and harmonies. Listen here to their story and the stories behind couple of their songs. Their new album Somethin' in the Water was released on Feburary 2nd 2022 For more information please stop by their: website: https://www.americanblondemusic.com facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/americanblnde instagram account: AmericanBlonde Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanblnde Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/americanblonde

In this episode I talk to Linda Lamon. Linda is a singer/songwriter, musician and photographer. Listen to her musical story here. This episode was recorded last year so things have moved on in her musical world but you can find out more and follow Linda via facebook, twitter, you tube and her website via the links below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Linda.Lamon Website: http://www.lindalamon.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindalamon Linked in: Linda Lamon Soundcloud: Linda Lamon Youtube: Linda Lamon

Papa truck are a British Bluegrass Band performing at festivals, local venues , private functions and theatres. With their close harmonies vocals, excellent musicianship and fun show they are a hit with everyone . https://www.facebook.com/papatruck Twitter: @Papa_Truck For any enquiries as to their bookings and their music please email: thepapatruck@yahoo.co.uk

In this episode I'm talking to the very charming and talented Claire Lynch. Long recognized and praised as a creative force in acoustic music, Claire Lynch is a pioneer who has continually pushed the boundaries of the Bluegrass genre. Her career has been decorated with many accolades including three GRAMMY nominations, eight International Bluegrass Music Association awards and the prestigious United States Artists Walker Fellowship. Dolly Parton credits Claire with "one of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today." Her harmonies have graced the recordings of many stellar musicians. Equally gifted as a writer, her songs have been recorded by The Seldom Scene, Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea, Cherryholmes, The Whites, Irene Kelley, Pierce Pettis and others. Listen to claire's musical journey and some fabulous backstories to her songs as well as joining us for a bit of a giggle. It was wonderful to catch up with Claire again after many years. Enjoy Visit Claire's website: Clairelynch.com Twitter: @ClaireLynchSong Facebook: Claire Lynch Music Instagram: Claire Lynch Music

In this episode I'm talking to the very delightful Katelyn Ingardia from the band BacklineSC. She talks about how she got into the bluegrass scene, how long the band have been going, what their past and future projects are and about their future tours. We also discuss her influences and the band's influences and of course the fabulous songwriting. Follow them on: Instagram: Backlinesc Twitter: @backlineblue Facebook: @backlinesc Enjoy the journey :). Follow the links to find out more about them and to purchase their music