Cindy Veazey and Eric Fowler are a big part of the Vicksburg music scene - from recording to live production to performing to theater to songwriting. In this fun, wide-ranging interview we talk about Studio 61, Devil's Duo, Howl and Wolf, and much more!

Shirley Stuart is reprising her role as Louise Seger in Always Patsy Cline at the Vicksburg Theatre Guild this May. We talk about Patsy Cline, handbells, Shirley's vocal group, and much more in this great interview.

Patchwork - featuring Jenni Piazza-Taylor on vocals, Clint Barela on bass, Brian Robbins on drums, Rusty Gardener on guitar, and Steve Taylor running sound - is a Vicksburg band that plays everything from rockabilly to metal, and has fun doing it. We laughed a lot during this conversation as the group talked about their experiences with the band. 

Christie Beasley is the director of the Vicksburg Chamber Choir and the choir director at St. Aloysius High School in Vicksburg. A lifelong musician, Christie has a passion for music education and helping kids connect with music. We talk about learning to sing, pop versus classical vocal techniques, and Christies experience as the director of the Chamber Choir

Rachel Storey has played piano most of her life and recently finished her Masters degree in piano performance. She’s been teaching piano to students covering a wide range of ages and also been playing and singing at her church. We talk about all that and about striking the right balance between ego and confidence as a musician.

Nathan Hoben is a guitarist and the administrator of the "Queue the Music" Facebook group. We talk about guitars, pedals, and going digital with your rig. We also talk about some of the interesting guitars and equipment we've found recently. Nathan talks about starting the Facebook group and his aspirations for the Vicksburg music scene.

Noel Tello has been performing music in and around Vicksburg for over three decades. His wife, Missy, recently directed her first musical, 1940's Radio Hour. Noels current band, Blue Dog and the Subwoofers, features their son, Nick, on drums. Missy and Noel join me to talk about music, theater, and performing. We had a ton to talk about and it was a great conversation!

David Goodin, Joshua Goodin, and Cody Salter join me to discuss our new album, Feast of Trumpets.

Jerry Stuckey has been playing guitar for bands in Vicksburg for nearly four decades. In this episode we talk about all things guitar. Jerry talks about the differences in being the only guitar in his current band versus the two-guitar lineups he's been a part of, compares playing rhythm on acoustic and electric, and talks about getting involved in playing guitar at church. We also talk about his gig at Riverfest a few years ago. Don't miss it!

This is part 2/2 of my top 50 album draft with Dan Edney of Mighty River Records. We took turns picking our favorite albums, 25 picks each. In part 1, we made it through the first half of picks. In part 2, we finish up all 50 picks. Dr. Edney draws me into a long ode to Eric Clapton, and there are some laughs and surprise picks along the way!