From Banjo to Band: Drew Carman of Corduroy Road Unplugged

Sad Songs Happy Hour, That Bar Is in Hell, Mental Health, and Disabled Joy - Dive Bar Music Club

Amanda Miles and Chad Cochran bring sonically disparate, but thematically similar, music to Dive Bar Music Club. We end up with some deep conversation about taking care of our mental health and how that impacts the music community. The playlist moves through love, loss, and nostalgia. Amanda shares her latest Jason Isbell obsession, Chad leans into indie rock and some 90s throwbacks, and together we talk about how music becomes a lifeline during tough times. Amanda shares a bit about her progressive blindness, how it impacts her when going to see bands and venues lack accessibility, and teases an upcoming feature regarding her diagnosis in Bodies of Opinion. Catch Our Tastemaker Playlists * Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/dive-bar-music-club-episode-8/pl.u-jV895XDFldB5Py] * Tidal [https://tidal.com/playlist/ff17c719-0726-4622-96ef-a129ae0578fb] Bands and Musicians Featured in Episode 8 * Willow Avalon [https://www.willowavalonmusic.com/] w/ Jason Isbell [https://www.jasonisbell.com/] * Ella Langley [https://www.ellalangley.com/] * The Afghan Whigs [https://theafghanwhigs.com/] * Luke Combs [https://twia.lukecombs.com/] w/ Alison Krauss [https://alisonkrauss.com/] * Paul McCartney [https://www.paulmccartney.com/] * Arcwelder [https://www.arcwelderband.com/] Mental Health Resources If you need immediate support, call or text 988 in the USA for connection to a trained volunteer who can help. * NAMI [https://www.nami.org/] * Nuci's Space [nuci.org] * Your state occupational health or vocational rehabilitation office * Music Health Alliance [https://www.musichealthalliance.com/] * MusiCares [MusiCares.org] * Sims Foundation [https://simsfoundation.org/] * HAAM [https://www.myhaam.org/] (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians) The Regulars * Chad Cochran [https://divebarmusicclub.com/episode/dive-bar-music-club-chad-cochran-cowtownchad] * Amanda Miles [https://divebarmusicclub.com/episode/dive-bar-music-club-amanda-miles] * Sloane Spencer [https://divebarmusicclub.com/episode/dive-bar-music-club-sloane-spencer] Musicians, Venues, Events, and Themes Referenced in This Episode * Alan Jackson * Appalachian State University * Athens * Atlanta * Bodies of Opinion * Brian Lee Brown * Birmingham * Bowling Green * Chicago * Coca-Cola Amphitheater * Dave Grohl * David Byrne * Faith Hill * Garth Brooks * Jack White * Jim White * Laughing Hyenas * Live Nation * Linda Ronstadt * Luaka Bop * Madison Square Garden * Martina McBride * Minneapolis * Miranda Lambert * National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) * Nelsonville Music Festival * New Disabled South * Ohio * Okemah * Patrick Keeler * Raconteurs * Red Rocks Amphitheatre * Reba McEntire * Ringo Starr * Ryman Auditorium * Steve Albini * Tabernacle * Tedeschi Trucks Band * Them Crooked Vultures * Touch and Go Records * Topher Brown * Tyler Childers * Vince Gill * White Stripes * Woody Guthrie Folk Festival * Wynonna Judd Recommended If You Like dive bar music club, music podcast, 90s alt rock, emerging songwriters, Jason Isbell, Luke Combs, Alison Krauss, Ella Langley, mental health and music, concert photography, music festivals, country music scene, music recommendations, indie music, music accessibility, songwriter interviews, music playlists, music discussions, Americana music, music industry insights, Dive Bar Music Club podcast, music podcast 2026, indie music discussion, 90s alt rock nostalgia, indie rock playlist, Americana music podcast, country music deep dive, Jason Isbell fans, Willow Avalon Cardinal Sin, Luke Combs Alison Krauss duet, Ella Langley cover songs, Toby Keith cover reinterpretation, music and mental health, music as therapy, emotional connection to music, nostalgic music themes, love and loss songs, sad music playlist, songwriting and storytelling, emerging artists 2025, indie folk and synth folk, Icelandic folk music, live music culture, concert photography, music festivals 2026, backstage photography, touring musicians life, TikTok music discovery, viral music trends, album recommendations podcast, Paul McCartney new music, Afghan Whigs comeback, Arc Welder band, college rock revival, 90s music revival, alternative rock discussion, music community podcast, disabled joy and music, accessibility in live music venues, mental health in music industry, musicians mental health advocacy, music and identity, podcast music recommendations, discovering new artists, genre-blending playlists, music nerd culture

Record Store Day, Public Radio, and Music Loose Associations - Dive Bar Music Club

We’re big fans of public radio and festivals for music discovery. Charles Hale and Nelson Gullett had a small world radio-meets-real-life Big Ears connection. Public radio keeps new music alive and thriving, even as the federal government slashed budgets and extremist subcultures try to wield power over art. Driver 8 Records gears up for Record Store Day and launches a vinyl record club. Sloane Spencer continues to float her musical loose associations, this time sharing, "If Randy Newman, Leon Russell, and Levon Helm hung out listening to the Beatles, this might be the song they wrote." So pour yourself something nice, slide into the booth, and get ready for a mix of good stories and the kind of musical rabbit holes you’ll be glad you fell into. Catch Our Tastemaker Playlists * Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/dive-bar-music-club-episode-7/pl.u-jV8957LuldB5Py] * Tidal [https://tidal.com/playlist/4ecaedec-8b7f-4d29-9160-54ef8e748a00] Bands Featured in Episode 7 * Flea [https://www.flea333.com/] * Jesse Ed Davis [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Ed_Davis] * Kathleen Edwards [https://www.kathleenedwards.com/] * Kruangbin [https://khruangbin.bandcamp.com/] * Leon Bridges [https://khruangbin.bandcamp.com/album/texas-sun] * The Montvales [https://www.themontvales.com/] * Neko Case [https://nekocase.com/] * Silver Skylarks [https://eastwoodmusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/silver-skylarks-the-number-one-set-and-sound] * Yagody [https://yagody.org/en/#intro] Support Your Local Public Radio Station * WDVX [https://wdvx.com/support/] * KRFC [https://www.krfcfm.org/] Record Store Day [https://recordstoreday.com/] & Driver 8 Records' Record Club * Driver 8 Records [https://driver8records.com/product/the-record-club-from-driver-8-records/] The Regulars * Nelson Gullett [https://divebarmusicclub.com/episode/dive-bar-music-club-nelson-gullet-wdvx] * Charles Hale [https://divebarmusicclub.com/episode/charles-hale-driver-8-records-krfc-radio-fort-collins] * Sloane Spencer [https://divebarmusicclub.com/episode/dive-bar-music-club-sloane-spencer] Musicians, Festivals, Venues, and Events Mentioned in this Episode * Albert King * Amelia Day * Anna Butters * Angine de Poitrine * Arlo Guthrie * Barley's Knoxville * Black Pumas * Blind Boys of Alabama * Bloodshot Bill * Bob Dylan * Brennan Wedl * Bugs Bunny * Butch Hancock * Carolina Chocolate Drops * Charles Mingus * Charlie Snider * Chris Stapleton * Chris Thile * Christopher Paul Stelling * Colin Cripps * Driver 8 Records * Dr. John * Duane Allman * Grant Alden * Grateful Dead * Gwenifer Raymond * Haley Heynderickx * International Anthem * Jason Isbell * Jeff Parker * Jimmy Dale Gilmore * John Lennon * Kaoru Watanabe * Kasey Musgraves * Katie Crutchfield * Ken Pomeroy * Leon Russell * Levon Helm * Lucinda Williams * Market Square, Knoxville, TN * Michael Stipe * MJ Lenderman * Nick Cave * No Depression * Nonesuch Records * Peter Buck * R.E.M. * Randy Newman * Red Hot Chili Peppers * Richard Thompson * Smoking Dave and the Primo Dopes * Sturgill Simpson * Taj Mahal * The Beatles * The SteelDrivers * Todd Snider * Tom Petty * Thom Yorke * Tortoise * Big Ears Festival * Thirty Tigers * Tyler Childers * Waxahatchee * WDVX * WREK * KRFC * Wu Fei Recommended If You Like dive bar music club podcast, music discovery podcast, public radio music, indie music podcast, alternative rock discussion, 90s alt rock fans, eclectic music playlist, underground music scene, college radio influence, music nerd community, songwriter interviews podcast, record store culture, vinyl collecting community, record store day events, independent record stores, emerging artists spotlight, live music festivals USA, Big Ears Festival Knoxville, Americana music scene, folk and bluegrass artists, experimental music performances, Ukrainian folk band modern, jazz fusion discussion, Flea trumpet album, avant garde jazz artists, Kathleen Edwards music, Americana singer songwriter, Waxahatchee influence, indie folk duos, music recommendations podcast, album deep dives, music storytelling songs, public radio funding importance, listener supported radio, music community building, local music scenes USA, Texas indie soul music, Khruangbin style vibes, Leon Bridges collaboration, new music discovery 2026, public radio music discovery, Dive Bar Music Club, 90s alt rock, Knoxville music festival, Big Ears Festival, emerging touring songwriters, eclectic music, music playlists, public radio funding, local music scene, music obsession, record store culture, independent radio stations, music community, music recommendations, exploration of new music, artist interviews, vinyl records, music nerds, music events

The Sheepdogs' Ewan Curry

From our archives in 2012: Ewan Curry from The Sheepdogs joins the podcast for a relaxed chat about the band’s journey from bored university students to rock ’n’ roll success. He talks about finally embracing their dream, developing their harmony-driven sound, and grinding their way from small Canadian bars to US tours. They also touch on their latest self-titled album and how live shows shape their music. Chapters * 00:00 - Introduction to Country Fried Rock * 03:10 - The Evolution of the Sheepdogs * 08:25 - The Journey to Their Self-Titled Album * 11:47 - Recording Process and Challenges * 18:13 - Transitioning to New Creative Directions * 19:34 - The Evolution of Our Music and Touring Plans Mentioned in this Episode * Atlantic Records * Athens, Georgia * Australia * Beck * Black Box Revelation * Black Keys * Buffalo Killers * Chad Blake * Chicago * Cream * Country Fried Rock * Ewan Curry * Gregg Allman * Humble Pie * Jimi Hendrix * Joel Carrier * John Fogerty * Kings of Leon * Kinks * Lollapalooza * London, England * Monster Truck * Nuci's Space * Osheaga * Pat Carney * Peter Frampton * Philadelphia * Pink Floyd * Portland * Rolling Stone * San Francisco * Sasquatch! Music Festival * Saskatoon * Seattle * Sheepdogs * Tenacious D * The Allman Brothers Band * The Beatles * The Full Tones * The Twisted Hearts * The White Stripes * United States * Winnipeg * Yukon Blonde Recommended If You Like Country Fried Rock, Ewan Curry, Sheepdogs band, music inspiration, rock band development, live music performance, guitar playing journey, songwriting process, Canadian music scene, music festivals, audience engagement, vocal harmonies, music recording experience, major label album, band dynamics, music career growth, touring experiences, indie rock bands, musical influences, live gig strategies, Ewan Curry interview, The Sheepdogs interview, Country Fried Rock podcast, Canadian rock bands, indie rock interviews, rock band origin stories, university band beginnings, touring musicians life, live performance rock bands, vocal harmony rock music, classic rock influences, Beatles inspired bands, Kinks influence, Jimi Hendrix influence, Kings of Leon covers, Black Keys influence, White Stripes era rock, garage rock revival 2000s, Saskatoon music scene, Winnipeg live music, Canadian bar gigs, indie bands touring Canada, US rock tour, headlining US tour, Chicago live music scene, Double Door Chicago venue, Philadelphia concert crowds, Seattle music scene, Portland music venues, San Francisco live music, New York music industry, Atlantic Records artists, Rolling Stone competition bands, breakout indie bands, band success stories, rock band struggles, music industry challenges, independent musicians journey, songwriting process rock, recording studio experience, Pat Carney producer, Chad Blake mixing engineer, album production process, self titled album release, touring Australia music, international rock tours, Coachella festival lineup, Sasquatch Music Festival, Lollapalooza lineup, Osheaga festival Montreal, live music festivals, opening for John Fogerty, Kings of Leon tour, Black Box Revelation band, Buffalo Killers band, Yukon Blonde tour, Monster Truck band Canada, indie rock collaborations, Guitar Hero generation fans, Pink Floyd influence, Allman Brothers inspiration, Joe Walsh influence, Peter Frampton Humble Pie, rock music evolution, band harmonies and melody, grassroots fanbase growth, music promotion strategies, indie band marketing, music video production challenges Mentioned in this episode: Don't Click Those Old Links! These podcast episodes are from 2009-2020. Links are probably dead. Half these places do not exist any more.

Steep Canyon Rangers' Graham Sharp: From Chapel Hill to Asheville to the Grammys

From our archives in 2012: Graham Sharp from the Steep Canyon Rangers talks about where it all began, digging into his roots in bluegrass and how the band found its voice along the way. He shares how a mix of curiosity, creativity, and a few lucky breaks helped turn casual college jam sessions in Chapel Hill into a full-fledged career. Along the way, he paints a picture of the Asheville, North Carolina music scene and the role it played in shaping their sound early on. The conversation moves through the band’s evolution, from honoring traditional bluegrass to pushing into new territory with original songwriting. With plenty of humor and honesty, Graham also gets into what it’s like to stay creative on the road, how live performances keep the music alive, and how the band continues to adapt as the music world keeps changing. It’s a relaxed, heartfelt look at the journey behind the sound. Chapters * 00:00 - Introduction to Country Fried Rock * 02:41 - The Roots of Bluegrass Discoveries * 04:39 - The Journey to the First Record * 11:01 - The Creative Process of Recording * 14:31 - The Art of Music Packaging * 18:00 - Mountain Song Festival and Charitable Efforts Mentioned in this Episode * Ashland, Kentucky * Asheville, North Carolina * Athens, Georgia * Bedrock * Bill Monroe * Boys and Girls Club * Brevard, North Carolina * Burlington, North Carolina * Chapel Hill, North Carolina * Colorado * Curtis Burch/New Grass Revival * Dallas, Texas * David Grisman Quintet * Del McCoury * Della Mae * Full Tones * Hot Rize * IBMA Awards (International Bluegrass Music Association Awards) * J.D. Crowe * James Taylor * Jimmy Martin * John Hartford * Kruger Brothers * Larry Keel * Lions, Colorado * Miami, Florida * Mountain Song at Sea * Mountain Song Festival * New Grass Revival * New York * NoiseTrade * Norwegian Cruise Line * North Carolina * Nuci’s Space * Paul Simon * Pisgah National Forest * Punch Brothers * Raleigh, North Carolina * Rocky Grass Festival * Shannon Whitworth * Sixth Man * Steve Martin * Steve Soto and the Twisted Hearts * Telluride Bluegrass Festival (1976 recording referenced) * Town Mountain * Transylvania County, North Carolina * Travelin’ McCourys * University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill * Western North Carolina * Winnipeg Folk Festival Recommended If You Like bluegrass music, Steep Canyon Rangers, Graham Sharp interview, music inspiration, Asheville music scene, bluegrass community, traditional music, songwriting process, music festivals, live music performance, banjo music, music collaboration, Northern Carolina music, music creativity, acoustic music, roots music, music production, Mountain Song Festival, Steve Martin, music, Country Fried Rock podcast, Graham Sharp interview, Steep Canyon Rangers, bluegrass music, traditional bluegrass, modern bluegrass bands, Asheville North Carolina music scene, Brevard North Carolina, Western North Carolina musicians, Chapel Hill music scene, University of North Carolina music, Raleigh Durham music community, North Carolina bluegrass, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, RockyGrass Festival Colorado, Lions Colorado music festival, banjo learning, bass player bluegrass, songwriting process, band collaboration, live performance music, touring musicians life, recording studio process, album production, bluegrass songwriting, Americana music, acoustic music festivals, folk festival Winnipeg, Mountain Song Festival, Mountain Song at Sea cruise, Sixth Man productions, Norwegian cruise music festival, Miami music cruise, Steve Martin bluegrass collaboration, Paul Simon live performance, Stevie Wonder concert, James Taylor performance, Del McCoury band, Travelin McCourys, Punch Brothers, Kruger Brothers, Della Mae band, Town Mountain band, Shannon Whitworth music, Larry Keel bluegrass, David Grisman Quintet, New Grass Revival, Hot Rize, John Hartford music, Norman Blake guitar, Bill Monroe bluegrass pioneer, Jimmy Martin bluegrass, JD Crowe banjo, bluegrass influences, roots music, Americana songwriting, indie folk bluegrass, live music experience, festival performances, opening acts music, music collaboration, creative process musicians, songwriting on the road, band practice and rehearsal, independent musicians, music industry changes, digital music vs vinyl, physical album sales, vinyl records bluegrass, music streaming trends, audience engagement live shows, nonprofit music support, Nuçi’s Space Athens Georgia, mental health for musicians, Boys and Girls Club Transylvania County, Pisgah National Forest music community, music charity events, album artwork design Bedrock, Dallas design company, music branding and packaging, independent record production, grassroots music scene, college band beginnings, jam sessions musicians, acoustic instruments bluegrass, harmony singing, traditional roots sound Mentioned in this episode: Don't Click Those Old Links! These podcast episodes are from 2009-2020. Links are probably dead. Half these places do not exist any more.

From Banjo to Band: Drew Carman of Corduroy Road Unplugged

From the Country Fried Rock archives in 2012: Drew Carman from Corduroy Road drops by to chat about the band’s evolution and the power of personal connections in music. He kicks things off by musing on how social media, while a handy tool for spreading the word, can’t hold a candle to those face-to-face encounters that build real relationships and loyal fans. They dig into the nitty-gritty of hitting the road full-time, the ups and downs of touring, and how fresh lineup changes have brought new energy and creativity to their sound. From busking in Knoxville to jamming with pals at festivals, every story is tinged with a sense of community and the joy of making music. Buckle up, because this episode is packed with insight and good vibes, all served up with a side of witty banter! Takeaways * Creating music is all about the connections you make with people, not just social media. * Drew Carman emphasizes the importance of personal interactions over digital connections to build a loyal fanbase. * They share how busking in places like Knoxville can be a lucrative way to earn money while touring. * The evolution of Corduroy Road's lineup brought fresh influences and new musical styles to their sound. * Drew reflects on how touring keeps them grounded and connected to their roots as musicians. * The band’s decision to keep their name after lineup changes underscores their commitment to growth and continuity. Chapters * 00:14 - Introducing Drew Carman of Corduroy Road * 04:17 - The Evolution of a Musician * 11:15 - The Evolution of Corduroy Road * 17:30 - Reflections on Touring and Festivals * 23:12 - Connecting Through Music Mentioned in this Episode * Corduroy Road * Mark Cunningham * Athens * Easter Island * John Keane * Nuci's Space * Pale Face * Ian Thomas * Packway Handle Band * Holy Ghost Tent Revival * Reverend Peyton's Big Band * Steep Canyon Rangers * FullTones * Steve Soto * Twisted Hearts Recommended If You Like country fried rock, Corduroy Road, Drew Carman interview, indie music podcast, Athens music scene, social media for musicians, touring musicians, busking experiences, music creativity, songwriting inspiration, regional music festivals, live music connections, band evolution, music publicity strategies, music industry insights, building a fanbase, acoustic music influences, old time music, musician mental health, grassroots music promotion Mentioned in this episode: Don't Click Those Old Links! These podcast episodes are from 2009-2020. Links are probably dead. Half these places do not exist any more.