Behind The Strings

Noah Silver on "Why Music?" and the powerful effect of Musicians On Call.

KC Native Ethan Anderson shares his story on "Why Music?". I asked him this question and the story he tells is one that blew me away. No spoilers, listen and you'll see what I'm saying. Thank You Ethan for sharing and being on the podcast, man, it was an honor.

Why did I feel the need to up and move to Nashville?

Episode Fifteen with the one & only Kix brooks

I was able to catch up with one half of Brooks & Dunn before they kicked off their Reboot 2023 tour in Kansas City. This is the whole interview the day before the show at T-Mobile Center in the heart of KC. Kix Brooks is a legend and he's a very generous guy for spending a few minutes with me.

Episode Twelve - CJ Solar 

As CJ Solar was loading up his equipment on stage of Tin Roof in Kansas City, I snagged him away to do a podcast episode! Find out the stories behind mega hits "Up Down" by Morgan Wallen Feat. FGL and break out song "Some Girls" by Jameson Rodgers. We discuss his sound & writing, also does he like pineapple on pizza? CJ Solar's single "All I Can Think About Lately" is currently on the charts and we find out why it took nearly 7 years for it to happen. Thanks for listening! 

EPISODE ELEVEN - PARMALEE

After crashing into the country scene with their hit song "Carolina" in 2013, Parmalee have found themselves at the top of the charts again in 2021. Their song "Just The Way" featuring Blanco Brown is a certified platinum country/pop mega hit. It's featured on their album 'For You' that was released in July. Our station Q104 is one of the first stations in the country to play their new single "Take My Name" & I think it's gonna be another smash. We talk how they came together as a group & "Tamata Bisquits"...

Been a while! Episode Ten with the bearded one - Jordan Davis

Tater got to catch up with Jordan Davis while he stopped in KC. Hopped on the tour bus and got in a great episode.

We talked life during quarantine, fatherhood, new music that's coming and his newest single "Buy Dirt". 

We also chatted about football (Tater and Jordan are Saints fans) and we find out why Jordan thinks Patrick Mahomes

is the best football player in the NFL.

Episode Nine - Charles Kelley of Lady A

This week Todd and Tater got to catch up with Charles Kelley. We find out the backstory on how Lady A got together, Charles talks about the resurgence of the group and we discuss their new radio single "Like a Lady". Big Machine's Lady A has 11 career number ones and we can't wait what 2021 has in story for them. 

@radiotodd @taterq104 @charleskelley

Episode Eight - Shy Carter

This week Todd and Tater are excited to hang with producer/songwriter/artist Shy Carter. His journey to Music City is anything but boring. From producing for rapper Nelly, writing for Rob Thomas, having his first country number one with Sugarland and then putting out his own music via Warner Music Nashville. Oh and we can't forget writing multiple number one hits with his buddy Kane Brown (Good As You) (Heaven). His debut single to radio, "Good Love" is such a great message and needs to be heard. Take this wild ride with us!

@radiotodd @taterq104 @shycarterofficial

Episode Seven - Chase Rice

This week Todd and Tater got to catch up with Chase Rice. We chatted about how it's been a decade since Chase and the fellas from FGL wrote the diamond certified single "Cruise". How they ended up on Rice's latest radio single "Drinkin' Beer. Talkin' God. Amen" and how Chase is a Bison Rancher now.

@radiotodd @taterq104 @chaserice