For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire sits down with John Maestri, co-founder of the Frederick Jazz Festival, as well as Darryl Brenzel, who will perform at this year's Frederick Jazz Festival, set for June 30 along Carroll Creek. Among the things discussed are the city's jazz scene, how Maestri was able to organize a second year of the event, and Brenzel's "The Re-Write Of Spring." Stick around for the end of the episode, where we hear "Blowing Smoke," from Carolyn Malachi, who will be performing at this year's event.

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire sits down with Andy Stout of Miss Lonelyheart. In a wide-ranging conversation, the two discuss the band's long hiatus - and eventual return - as well as the differences in the music scenes of today and yesteryear, Subversive Magazine (a project Andy helped get off the ground), what's next for Miss Lonelyheart, and a whole bevy of other topics. Stick around for the end of the episode, where we'll hear Miss Lonelyheart's "Thunder Line."

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire sits down with Ben Jardeleza, guitarist for the band Crooked Hills. In addition to discussing the band's brand new self-titled LP, they discuss the first Frederick Friends Fest, set for Saturday at the Frederick Eagles Club. Featuring an array of local bands - including Crooked Hills - the concert will be held in memory of Colleen Morin. Stick around for the end of the episode, when we'll hear the band's song, "Deeper South."

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire welcomes in Colleen Becker and Ryan Beckelman, two-fourths of Baltimore rock band Sepia. Among the things they discuss are how the band got together nearly 10 years ago, their new album, "Drop Dead, Gorgeous," making your own music video, and how they are already looking to get back in the studio to record. Stick around for the end of the episode, when we hear their song, "Change For You."

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire is joined by local acoustic music stalwart Todd C. Walker. Fun fact: Walker is the only artist in the history of the Frederick Music Showcase to play all four showcases, including the one going down this Thursday. He's the guy in the lobby, strumming his guitar between sets in the theatre. Among the things discussed are F.A.M.E., his own experience working open mics in Frederick, and the status of the current Frederick music scene. Stick around for the end of the episode, where we'll hear his song, "Last Dollar (The Whiskey Song)."

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire is joined by guest co-host Chris Sands of the Uncapped podcast, as well as Kenny Eaton and Jordan Miller of the band Time Columns, who will be performing as part of this year's Frederick Music Showcase on Feb. 15 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. Among the things discussed are the upcoming showcase, what it means to play the Weinberg, the band's upcoming album, and the good old days of Frederick music, when FredRock still existed and the music scene was thriving. Stick around for the end of the episode when we hear, "Produce, Communicate, Transport, Destroy," a song off the band's album "Mana."

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire is joined by two-fourths of SoulXChange, who will be performing as part of this year's Frederick Music Showcase at the Weinberg Center for the Arts on Feb. 15. Among the things discussed are plans for how the band continues to exist while some members live in Austin, Texas, the current state of R&B music, what it means to play the Weinberg, and a funny little confrontation that happened in the wake of the first ever Frederick Music Showcase in 2015. Stick around for the end of the episode, where we'll hear "Into The Sound," from the band's self-titled EP.

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire is joined by two-fifths of the band Samuel Powers, Chris and Brandon. Among the topics discussed are the band's latest album, "Wonder," their upcoming show at The Blue Side, how the band formed in the first place, and, of course, their connection to television sitcoms. Stick around for the end of the episode where you'll hear their latest single, "Golden Age."

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire welcomes in half of local jam band Ginada Pinata, Ken Bussey and Jesse Shultzaberger. Among the things discussed are the band's upcoming self-titled LP, the music scenes in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Hagerstown and Frederick, how each of them began to play music, how they each have managed to make a life out of playing music, and why playing in multiple projects helps the band stay fresh. Stick around for the end of the episode, when we world premiere a brand new song, "Spittin Lou," off the group's upcoming album, out at the end of this month.

On this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire welcomes in local rock-a-billy artist Willie Barry. Among the things they discuss are how he began playing music in the first place, his early love of Bob Dylan, playing Las Vegas and what it's like to play the type of music that saw its heyday come and go decades ago. Stick around for the end of the episode, where we hear a special live performance from one of Barry's bands, the Rock-A-Sonics.