Timmer Blakley started Lightning in a Bottle Records, a Portland-based recording label focused on the blues. Timmer is also a phenomenal bass player in several blues bands. Timmer talks about his journey as a musician and record producer, the challenges of touring, and the creation of Lightning in a Bottle Records. Timmer shares insights into the competitive music industry, the importance of empowering young artists, and the art of album creation. The discussion also touches on the evolution of blues music and its future, emphasizing the need for innovation and adaptation in a changing landscape.