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James Riley and Beth Riley start a new podcast series of artist conversations in a laid back and conversation style.... more
FAQs about Artist Spotlight Podcast Series:How many episodes does Artist Spotlight Podcast Series have?The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.
July 31, 2020Kenny Neal (with Beth Riley 2014)- Artist Spotlight Podcast SeriesBeth Riley met up with Kenny Neal at B.B King's Final Homecoming in Indianola, MS in 2014. You might have heard one of the 18 albums he has had; 5 of them on Alligator Records. Kenny comes from a very musical family: he is the son of the late Raful Neal, brother of Jackie Neal, and he often performs with his brothers in his band. He talks about his life, touring with Buddy Guy and B.B King and keeping his sister Jackie's memory alive through music....more5minPlay
July 24, 2020Phil Vassar (with Beth Riley 2017)- Artist Spotlight Podcast SeriesIn this archive interview, Beth Riley met up with Country Superstar Phil Vassar backstage at the Shoals Theater in April of 2017. You know songs of his like "Bye Bye", "I'm Alright" "Another Day In Paradise" and "Carlene". Hear him talk about some of his songs, inspirations, and also about his family life....more8minPlay
July 17, 2020John Schneider (with James Riley 2019)- Artist Spotlight Podcast SeriesJames Riley met up with John Schneider backstage at the Nashville Elvis Festival in March, 2019 to discuss favorite Elvis tunes, getting back to recording music, Dancing With The Stars and more!...more9minPlay
July 10, 2020Jason Smay- Artist Spotlight Podcast SeriesJames and Beth call drummer Jason Smay to talk about a variety of topics including playing with JD McPherson (and a great Robert Plant story from when they toured with him), Los Straitjackets, The Hi-Risers and The Hi-Jivers. We also talk about his son McKinley James and his rising star plus family life, The Beatles (and Ringo in particular), if his mask-wearing days with Los Straitjackets helped prepare him for quarantine life and more!...more1h 12minPlay
July 06, 2020Coming up on Artist Spotlight Podcast SeriesWe'll have a new interview with drummer Jason Smay (JD McPherson, Los Straitjackets, The Hi-Risers, The Hi-Jivers and more) plus an archive interview from 2018 with Beth Riley and country superstar Phil Vassar!...more1minPlay
July 03, 2020Bruce Iglauer of Alligator Records (with Beth Riley 2015)- Artist Spotlight Podcast SeriesBeth Riley met up with Alligator Records owner Bruce Iglauer at King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, AR in 2015 for a short and fun interview. They discuss how he started the label as well as artists that have recorded there....more4minPlay
June 30, 2020PROMO for Artist Spotlight Podcast SeriesFollow our podcast for more great interviews...more1minPlay
June 26, 2020Keb' Mo' (with Beth Riley 2016)- Artist Spotlight Podcast SeriesBeth Riley interviewed Keb' Mo' before his performance at Duling Hall in Jackson, MS before 2016. He talks about his influences, career, blues, his discography and so much more!...more16minPlay
June 18, 2020Bruce Johnston (The Beach Boys)- Artist Spotlight Podcast SeriesJames Riley and Beth Riley start a new podcast series of artist conversations. There's no schedule for when these will be released but will happen as time permits. First guest is Bruce Johnston! You probably know him as a long time member of The Beach Boys which we discuss as well as many more fun topics including Surf music origins, Bill Yerkes' book Surfboards, Stratocastors, Striped Shirts (info on how to get a special discounted copy below), how he's spending his time during the virus quarantine, International Surf Day (June 20th...which is also Brian Wilson's birthday), possible 60th Anniversary of The Beach Boys and much more!...more38minPlay
FAQs about Artist Spotlight Podcast Series:How many episodes does Artist Spotlight Podcast Series have?The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.