13th Floor MusicTalk

Jake La Botz is a singer, a songwriter, an actor, a Buddhist and a meditation instructor. Hear all these influences on his new album, Hair On Fire. Marty Duda spoke to Jake just as Hair On Fire was about to be released. We find him chillin’ in St. Paul, Minnesota enjoying his Labor Day with MusicTalk.

Freedy Johnston is back after a 7-year hiatus with a brand-new album, Back On The Road To You. Find out why it took so long to get there.

Marty Duda spoke to Freedy who was on the road in Madison, Wisconsin. Stay all the way with this one as Freedy has some great stories and insights on faves like Ian Hunter, Stan Lynch, Prince, David Bowie and Tom Petty. And there’s plenty here about the new album, featuring contributions from Susan Cowsill, Aimee Mann, Doug Pettibone and Susanna Hoffs.

Shemekia Copeland racks up another winner with her new album, Done Come Too Far, the the third entry in her trilogy of award-winning albums.

Marty Duda spoke to Shemekia just after Done Come Too Far was released, and sadly, just after her mother passed away. On Done Come Too Far, Shemekia sings the blues along with a touch of zydeco, country and rock.

Goo Goo Dolls have released Chaos In Bloom and here is frontman John Rzeznik to tell us how it all came together.

Marty Duda spoke to John shortly after Chaos In Bloom was released. One thing that became obvious immediately…John Rzeznik is not one to mince words. We start out with his thoughts on the press.

Kenny Roby has been making records on his own or with bands since the mid-90s. We find him at home in Woodstock, NY where he’s just release a new, self-titled album.

 Marty Duda spoke to Kenny shortly after Kenny Roby was released. Kenny sees this album as his second pandemic record, one that has given him “a fresh start”.

Heavy Gus is a new band with a new album. The trio have just released their debut album, Notions and here are Dorota and Stelth to tell us how it all came together.

 Marty Duda spoke to Dorota Szuta and Stelth Ulvang, the couple that make up two-thirds of Heavy Gus. Stelth is also a member of The Lumineers. Third member is drummer Ryan Dobrowski who was willing, but unable to take part in our chat due to those dreaded technical difficulties.

Marty Duda spoke to Jim Lauderdale just as Game Changer, his 35th studio album was about to his the shelves. Jim has plenty to say about making the new record, writing with Mary Gauthier, how rock and roll has changed Nashville and he gives us a preview of what to expect at Americana Fest 2022, happening in Nashville in September

Why Bonnie have just released their debut album, 90 In November. Here’s front person Blair Howerton to tell us how it all came together.

Marty Duda spoke to Blair from her home in Brooklyn, New York. Released on Fat Possum, 90 In November promises to be quite the sizzling success.

Kelsey Waldon releases her new album, No Regular Dog, today, her first for John Prine’s Oh Boy! record label. We find Kelsey at home in Tennessee with plenty to saw about her Regular Dog.

Marty Duda spoke to Kelsey about making No Regular Dog with Shooter Jennings in Los Angeles. And about growing up in Monkey’s Eyebrow, Kentucky. What more could you ask for?

Ozomatli have released their ninth studio album, titled Marching On. Here is Ulises Bella, aka Uli, to fill us in on where they are marching to.

Marty Duda spoke to Uli, who was, where else, but Los Angeles. They say if the city of Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli’s music. Helping out this time around are Lisa Lisa, JJ Fad and B-Real from Cypress Hill.