TGE Episode #347 – Matthew Payne

TGE Episode #347 – Matthew Payne

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451536/fan_mail/new] Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with Matthew Payne. Matthew Payne is a singer‑songwriter from Dripping Springs, just outside Austin — a place with a name as memorable as the music he’s been making. Matthew first turned heads with his EP Coyote Howling Blues, and his new album Better Times goes even deeper. These songs are personal and unvarnished, drawn from real chapters of his life: Teaching High School for 20 years, and working through the complicated terrain of family and relationships. TGE Playlist #447 for Matthew Payne on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6omEFTg29GuzvnmGp85GnE?si=52b8886c4bb942b8] Matthew Payne Website [https://www.thisismatthewpayne.net/] Sponsored by: The Bluebird Nightclub https://www.thebluebird.ws/ [https://www.thebluebird.ws/] Visit Bloomington! Visitbloomington.com [https://Visitbloomington.com/] 🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspectives. Stay connected: 📢 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Music, and most of your favorite podcast platforms. 🔗 Explore curated playlists inspired by each episode – available on Spotify, just search TGE at 'Playlists' for all. 💬 ⭐ Love the show? Rate, review, and share to help us grow!

TGE Episode #346 – Colin Keenan

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451536/fan_mail/new] Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with Colin Keenan - a Los Angeles–based singer songwriter and Berklee College of Music graduate known for his dark, literate, and atmospheric approach to songwriting. His work blends emotional tension, sharp lyricism, and a cinematic sense of mood, earning him the nickname “The Minister of Sinister.” After early years in Connecticut bands and collaborations with musicians such as Brad Fernquist, Wes Wehmiller, and composer Shawn Pierce, Colin developed a distinctive voice that runs through his releases on Alternator Records, including Bottomland, Cruel World, and riverrun. His music reflects a thoughtful, crafted perspective shaped by years of writing, recording, and refining his artistic identity. Colin Keenan Playlist on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pJOXVFxO9GfAzzIqFBNdy?si=d778bf0e41564ec5] Colin Keenan Website [https://www.colinkeenanmusic.com/] 🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspectives. Stay connected: 📢 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Music, and most of your favorite podcast platforms. 🔗 Explore curated playlists inspired by each episode – available on Spotify, just search TGE at 'Playlists' for all. 💬 ⭐ Love the show? Rate, review, and share to help us grow!

TGE Episode #345 - Mourning Coffee

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451536/fan_mail/new] Mourning Coffee is the goth/folk project of singer/songwriter Christian Diana, whose work centers on the idea of “pain awakening” — transforming personal struggle into something resonant, honest, and beautifully crafted. His songs blend shadowed atmospheres with intimate storytelling, creating a space where vulnerability becomes connection. In this episode, Christian talks about the origins of Mourning Coffee, the emotional landscape behind his writing, and the process of turning lived experience into art. Mourning Coffee on Bandcamp [https://mourningcoffee.bandcamp.com/] Mourning Coffee Playlist on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6FwQDjJoOC1AGYqz3ST71H?si=dd656339c1a34cc2] Sponsors: https://www.thebluebird.ws/ [https://www.thebluebird.ws/] https://www.visitbloomington.com/ [https://www.visitbloomington.com/] 🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspectives. Stay connected: 📢 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Music, and most of your favorite podcast platforms. 🔗 Explore curated playlists inspired by each episode – available on Spotify, just search TGE at 'Playlists' for all. 💬 ⭐ Love the show? Rate, review, and share to help us grow!

TGE Episode #344 – Paula Boggs

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451536/fan_mail/new] Join TGE host Rich Reardin, joined by Paula Boggs - songwriter, bandleader, and the creative engine behind the Paula Boggs Band. For nearly twenty years she’s shaped a sound she calls “soulgrass,” blending Americana storytelling with bluegrass, blues, and soul. Her path — Army officer, attorney, and now full time musician — gives her songs a depth and honesty all her own. We’re talking about the new album, the road, and the stories behind the music. PAULA BOGS PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ADciUQP0mptnH9GGhJqp0?si=ca6e9d4621e44b48 ] PAULA BOGS WEBSITE [https://www.paulaboggsband.net/] Listen online on our website at https://www.twogoodears.net/ [https://www.twogoodears.net/] or on your favorite app or podcast platform. Please support TGE and click on FOLLOW our RSS feed when you listen at Two Good Ears! Sponsored by: The Bluebird Nightclub https://www.thebluebird.ws/ [https://www.thebluebird.ws/] Visit Bloomington! Visitbloomington.com [https://Visitbloomington.com/] 🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspectives. Stay connected: 📢 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Music, and most of your favorite podcast platforms. 🔗 Explore curated playlists inspired by each episode – available on Spotify, just search TGE at 'Playlists' for all. 💬 ⭐ Love the show? Rate, review, and share to help us grow!

TGE Episode #343 - Joachim Horsley

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451536/fan_mail/new] TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with Pianist and composer Joachim Horsley for a deep dive into his genre blending approach to music — from re-imagining classical works through global rhythms to composing for film and the concert stage. In this conversation, he opens up about creativity, collaboration, and the craft behind his uniquely cinematic sound creating new works for film and stage. Joachim Horsley Playlist #343 on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4LfyRHPnDKV8a3DuoecvFM?si=d30cb2fc9ac84698]Beethoven in Havana on YouTube [https://youtu.be/mZRb0FyAa9s?si=Ht1MXzZNwTOnV2Wa] Two Good Ears comes to you with support from: The Bluebird Nightclub https://www.thebluebird.ws/ [https://www.thebluebird.ws/] Visit Bloomington! Visitbloomington.com [https://Visitbloomington.com/] 🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspectives. Stay connected: 📢 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Music, and most of your favorite podcast platforms. 🔗 Explore curated playlists inspired by each episode – available on Spotify, just search TGE at 'Playlists' for all. 💬 ⭐ Love the show? Rate, review, and share to help us grow!