It's the one-year anniversary of the podcast! And to celebrate the occasion, this special episode features a very special guest: musician, artist, my boyfriend, and unofficial producer-behind-the-scenes - Jake Maness!

Jake is most well-known as the drummer and singer in the blues rock duo, The Maness Brothers, that he formed with his brother David, who plays guitar and also sings. The Maness Brothers have toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, and Europe and have released multiple albums and EPs. Their latest album, Hill House, is coming out December 27th on Romanus Records so make sure to check that out! Also make sure to check out one of Jake's many other, active bands including Dock Judson, in which he is the lead singer/songwriter and drummer, and The Jits and (d)Friends, in which he plays drums, and The Irene Allen Band, in which he plays washboard and drums.

There's so much more to say about Jake and how instrumental he's been to the podcast, supporting me every step of the way, but you'll just have to listen to the episode to hear more!

Playlist Track Listing:

1. “So Much Better” by Dean Johnson
2. “Love Is A Wish Away” by Faith NYC
3. “Nobody Can Live Forever” by Tim Maia
4. “Monsoon Lightning” by Lonesome Shack and Tom Walbank
5. “Dirty South” by James Leg
6. “Going Back To Memphis – Live” by Soledad Brothers
7. “Coal Black Mattie” by The Black Keys
8. “Ace of Spades” by O.V. Wright
9. “Mush-a-Ring Around” by Freight Train Rabbit Killer
10. “Drive Back” by Neil Young
11. “You Don’t Know What Love Is” by Fenton Robinson
12. “Fire on the Sun” by The Animals
13. “Heavy Music – Pt. 1” by Bob Seger
14. “Evil (Is Going On)” by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
15. “Tears Come Rollin’ Down” by Henry Townsend

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers (yes, the same Maness Brothers that the guest, Jake, is in!)