Ram It, Jam It

Ram It, Jam It

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Ram It, Jam It episodes

  • Ram It, Jam It #5: Dusty Fields

    This episode features Dusty Fields, former 90.7-FM music director, host of “Bands 101” and singer in local band We Killed the Dinosaurs. He discusses growing up in Hale County and venturing up to Tuscaloosa for what he considered a day on the town back then. He lists his favorite local bands, particularly ones to influenced him to become a musician himself.

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  • Ram It, Jam It #4: Ham Bagby

    This episode features Ham Bagby, of Ham Bagby & The Siege and other ventures. He talks living and gigging in the Druid City for the past 15 years, being a good dad and growing up listening to Weird Al Yankovic and Prince while having an Episcopalian priest as a father.

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  • Ram It, Jam It #3: Adam Morrow

    This episode features Callooh! Callay! singer/songwriter and Blaine Duncan and The Lookers guitarist Adam Morrow. He talks about playing guitar with his new band, finding new ways to distribute music, dating a band member and sticking around in the Druid City for the time being.

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  • Ram It, Jam It #2: Blaine Duncan

    This episode features Blaine Duncan, of Blaine Duncan & The Lookers. He talks about the evolution of his band, which has seen several different members come and go since it formed in 2007.

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  • Ram It, Jam It #14: Lee Bains is Too Loud for Texas
    This episode features Lee Bains, of Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires, who recounts his band having the plug pulled on its live show at the Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013. The venue deemed Bains’ performance “too loud” and literally closed the curtain on … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #14: Lee Bains is Too Loud for Texas
    28 min
  • Ram It, Jam It #13: John Snowden
    This episode features John Snowden, singer/songwriter and guitarist in Tuscaloosa indie rock band Baak Gwai. He discusses growing up in a religious household, learning to play the drums instead of guitar because he didn’t want to copy his older brother and forming what many consider one of Tuscaloosa’s best bands nearly 10 years ago. CLICK … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #13: John Snowden
    51 min
  • Ram It, Jam It #11: Gary Weinberger
    This episode features Red Mountain Entertainment president Gary Weinberger, who discusses the concert history of Coleman Coliseum, formerly known as Memorial Coliseum. Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and many more performed at the University of Alabama venue. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD
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  • Ram It, Jam It #10: David Allgood
    This episode features David Allgood, Bama Theatre manager and veteran musician. He talks about the history of the historical downtown venue including the variety of high profile acts it saw over the years including The Police, Joan Baez, Alabama Shakes, Avett Brothers and many more. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD
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  • Ram It, Jam It #2: Blaine Duncan
    This episode features Blaine Duncan, of Blaine Duncan & The Lookers. He talks about the evolution of his band, which has seen several different members come and go since it formed in 2007. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD
    47 min
  • Ram It, Jam It #1: Elliott McPherson

    The debut episode features Elliott McPherson, The Dexateens guitarist, singer and songwriter.

    McPherson talks life post-Dexateens (at least full-time) and opens up about growing up in Montgomery, discovering music in college and forming what people largely consider one of the best Alabama rock bands ever.

    He also discusses solo projects like Elliott McPherson and The Four Tracks, upcoming solo work paying tribute to influences like Kiss and Michael Jackson and a brand new Dexateens album called “This Machine Kills Americana” that has already been recorded.

    Early musical influences, his first band, music his parents wouldn’t let him listen to and his first Chukker visit are also discussed.

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