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๐ NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW!
Join Rae Leigh on the Songwriter Trysts podcast as she sits down with the one and only 8 Ball Aitken for an insightful and entertaining deep dive into his remarkable journey in music. From growing up in Australia to carving out a career as a songwriter and session musician in Nashville, 8 Ball shares the real stories behind the music and his signature swamp-blues sound.
๐ค In this episode, they explore:
๐ถ Life and creativity in Nashville's vibrant music scene
๐ธ The evolution of his unique swamp-blues style
๐ The story behind his new album Ice Cream Man 2, featuring the track "The Friends We Make"
๐ Details about the upcoming Mt Coot-tha Songwriters Festival this May
๐
Join Us at the Mt Coot-tha Songwriters Festival!
Celebrate the craft of songwriting in the stunning Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane. Enjoy live performances and workshops with artists including 8 Ball Aitken and Rae Leigh. A perfect day out for music lovers and creators alike!
๐ Event Details:
๐๏ธ Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025
๐ Location: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane
๐๏ธ Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/mt-coot-...
๐ Facebook Event: /18qtdbo5uc
๐ Stay Connected & Show Your Support:
๐ Follow 8 Ball Aitken:
๐ Website: 8ballaitken.com
๐ Facebook: /8ballaitkenmusic
๐ธ Instagram: /8ballaitkenmusic
๐ต Bandcamp: 8ballaitken.bandcamp.com
๐บ YouTube: /8ballaitken
๐ Follow Songwriter Trysts:
๐ Website: songwritertrysts.com
๐ Facebook: /songwritertrysts
๐ธ Instagram: /songwritertrysts
๐ง Podcast: Listen on Podbean
๐บ YouTube: /@songwritertrysts
๐ฌ Weโd love your feedback!
Let us know in the comments what you thought of the episode and who youโd love to see featured next.
#8BallAitken #SongwriterTrysts #RaeLeigh #TheFriendsWeMake #NashvilleSongwriter #AussieMusic #MtCootthaFestival #IndependentArtist #SongwritingCommunity #PodcastEpisode
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๐ NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW!
Join Rae Leigh on the Songwriter Trysts podcast as she sits down with the one and only 8 Ball Aitken for an insightful and entertaining deep dive into his remarkable journey in music. From growing up in Australia to carving out a career as a songwriter and session musician in Nashville, 8 Ball shares the real stories behind the music and his signature swamp-blues sound.
๐ค In this episode, they explore:
๐ถ Life and creativity in Nashville's vibrant music scene
๐ธ The evolution of his unique swamp-blues style
๐ The story behind his new album Ice Cream Man 2, featuring the track "The Friends We Make"
๐ Details about the upcoming Mt Coot-tha Songwriters Festival this May
๐
Join Us at the Mt Coot-tha Songwriters Festival!
Celebrate the craft of songwriting in the stunning Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane. Enjoy live performances and workshops with artists including 8 Ball Aitken and Rae Leigh. A perfect day out for music lovers and creators alike!
๐ Event Details:
๐๏ธ Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025
๐ Location: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane
๐๏ธ Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/mt-coot-...
๐ Facebook Event: /18qtdbo5uc
๐ Stay Connected & Show Your Support:
๐ Follow 8 Ball Aitken:
๐ Website: 8ballaitken.com
๐ Facebook: /8ballaitkenmusic
๐ธ Instagram: /8ballaitkenmusic
๐ต Bandcamp: 8ballaitken.bandcamp.com
๐บ YouTube: /8ballaitken
๐ Follow Songwriter Trysts:
๐ Website: songwritertrysts.com
๐ Facebook: /songwritertrysts
๐ธ Instagram: /songwritertrysts
๐ง Podcast: Listen on Podbean
๐บ YouTube: /@songwritertrysts
๐ฌ Weโd love your feedback!
Let us know in the comments what you thought of the episode and who youโd love to see featured next.
#8BallAitken #SongwriterTrysts #RaeLeigh #TheFriendsWeMake #NashvilleSongwriter #AussieMusic #MtCootthaFestival #IndependentArtist #SongwritingCommunity #PodcastEpisode

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