Picking and Percolating

Austin began touring internationally as bassist and co-songwriter for the LA-based pop-rock trio, Everybody Else where he had the opportunity to open for acts like Beck, Xzibit, Rooney, and The Veronicas, as well as lend his musical skills, on and off-stage, to Billboard charting-artists like Hanson, Ben Lee, and The Summer Set. Currently one of the few musicians pioneering the Live Broadcast movement, The Slow Drag cut his broadcasting teeth as a Partner on the popular broadcasting app YouNow where his broadcasts were viewed by over 50k people per month. Currently, you can catch The Slow Drag's live broadcasts daily on Facebook Live.Austin Jameshttps://www.theslowdrag.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theslowdrag/?hl=enStringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Heavily influenced by church hymns and country and rock legends Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Stevie Nicks, and Janis Joplin, Leah’s distinct country, bluesy songwriting and voice differentiates her from the ordinary singer/songwriter in Nashville. ew artists have a voice you can spot from note one and Leah is one of them.  You can hear that voice on her songs on our Picking and Percolating Guests playlist! Leah Blevinshttps://www.leahblevinsmusic.com/http://instagram.com/leahblevinsmusicStringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Joel Levi is an independent Nashville based singer-songwriter.  Born in a midwest post GM town with a struggling economy, Joel is no stranger to adversity, and that shines through in his heartfelt Americana rock.  You can find his new single, Light in the Neon Sign, on our Picking and Percolating Guests playlist Joel Levi http://www.joellevimusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/joellevi/Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Leah Nobel is Nashville based singer-songwriter signed to Big Yellow Dog Music. She has had her music featured in ad campaigns for Apple, DSW, and Toyota under her pop alter ego, HAEL, as well as many television shows, including Grey’s Anatomy. Her most recent release is a must listen and a culmination of interviewing 100 people.Leah Nobel https://www.leahnobel.com/https://www.instagram.com/leahnobel/Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeard

Not to be confused with the Haitian diplomat, Raymond Joseph is a talented singer-songwriter on the rise. We had a wonderful rainy Sunday chat that could've gone on for the rest of the day.  Go check out his new single Novella on our spotify playlist!

Raymond Josephhttps://www.iamraymondjoseph.com/https://www.instagram.com/iamraymondjoseph/

Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeardPicking and Percolating Guests - Spotify Playlist

We may have swapped the coffee and tea for a few beers on this one and gotten away from music a bit, but I think you’ll still enjoy Joel Adam Russell's thoughts tinder.  Joking aside Joel is a talented songwriter and his new album, Grand Prairie, should be on everyone's road trip list!

Joel Adam Russellhttp://joeladamrussell.com/https://www.instagram.com/joeladamrussell/

Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeardPicking and Percolating Guests - Spotify Playlist

Jacob McCoy is a Nashville new comer that won’t stay unknown for long. With “incredibly memorable” lyrics “fans of troubadours like Ray Lamontagne and Noah Gundersen will undoubtedly love their new favorite songwriter.”⁣ Jacob McCoyhttps://www.jacobmccoymusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/jacobmccoymusic/

Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeardPicking and Percolating Guests - Spotify Playlist

Michaela’s albums have been heralded by NPR, New York Times, and Rolling. She also was featured as one of Rolling Stone’s 10 New Artists you need to know and was a delight to talk to! Michaela Annehttps://www.michaelaanne.com/

http://instagram.com/michaelaanneStringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeardPicking and Percolating Guests - Spotify Playlist

Our first episode is with the lovely Katie Pruitt who has been called one of Nashville’s “best kept secrets”  and after hearing her voice once you’ll immediately realize while. She’s one of Rolling Stone's 10 New artists you need to know and just finished up a tour with Ruston Kelly.  It’s safe to say we’re anxiously awaiting her first studio release! Katie Pruitthttps://katiepruitt.com/https://www.instagram.com/katiepruittmusic/

Stringjoyhttp://stringjoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/stringjoy/ Steven Dunnhttp://www.steven-dunn.com/http://instagram.com/stevedunnsbeardPicking and Percolating Guests - Spotify Playlist