The Marinade with Jason Earle

This is Episode 142 and our guest is Philip Bowen. Philip is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from West Virginia whose debut record Old Kanawha was released on August 18, 2023. Philip's story is remarkable. He is a viral sensation with over a million followers on TikTok. A contestant on America's Got Talent where his cover of System of a Down's "Chop Suey" earned the respect of the judges and an ovation from the crowd. In fact, next week Philip will be competing in the America's Got Talent semi- finals. If there is a theme to this episode it is the power of perseverance and commitment to art.

Follow Philip at: https://www.philipbowenmusic.com/

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This is Episode 141 and our guest is Willi Carlisle. Willi is a poet, actor, singer, songwriter - a manic expressive of the highest order. His infectious brand of folk storytelling continues to find larger and larger audiences, a phenomenon that requires only a listen to one of his incredible records or the witness of two minutes of his live performance to comprehend. We caught up with Willi after his set at the inaugural AVLFest in Asheville, North Carolina. This was the last day of the outstanding festival. I have to say a huge thanks to Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds who sponsored the festival and Victory Lap Media for inviting us to cover AVLFest.

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Follow Willi at: https://www.willicarlisle.com/

I've been fortunate to take in a ton of cool events in my life. This is the space where we bond over the beauty of live music. On this episode I am going to tell the story of Wilco at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on May 16, 2012.

This is Episode 140 and our guest is River Shook. Known professionally by their birth name Sarah, River is the lead singer and songwriter for their bands Sarah Shook and the Disarmers and Mightmare. Y'all, if you have listened to this show for any amount of time you know how much I love River and their work. This is their second appearance on The Marinade. The first was way back in 2018 ahead of Sarah Shook and the Disarmers show in Orlando, FL. A LOT has happened for them (and for me) since that talk as you will hear in this episode. We caught up with River at the inaugural AVLFest in Asheville, North Carolina ahead of their incredible set at the legendary Orange Peel. I have to say a huge thanks to Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds who sponsored the festival and Victory Lap Media for inviting us to cover AVLFest.

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Follow River Shook's work here and here.

Jason tells the story of the beautiful and unlikely marriage of JJ Grey and Mofro with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

This is Episode 139 and our guest is Nathan Mongol Wells. Wells is a singer and songwriter from Dallas, Texas, who is best known as the frontman for his band Ottoman Turks. He now has a solo debut record called From a Dark Corner, which will be released on August 18, 2023. The record - which is produced by John Pedigo and friend of The Marinade and Ottoman Turk Joshua Ray Walker - takes more of a country turn than the two Ottoman Turks records, and I am here for all of it. We caught up with Nathan via Zoom last week for a conversation about the origin of Ottoman Turks, navigating life's crossroads, the intricacies of his wonderful new album, and much more.

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Follow Nathan Mongol Wells: https://www.mongolwells.com/

Jason recalls faded memories from the legendary Hard Knock Life Tour 1999.

Jason Earle tells the story of seeing Justin Townes Earle and Lucero on a river boat cruise in New York City on August 10, 2008.

This is episode 138 and our guest is Jesse Daniel Edwards. Jesse is a songwriter from California who now makes his home in Nashville. His latest record is called Violensia and it is, as you will hear in this episode, a wild ride. Edwards has lived an incredible life. He has gone from growing up without television or internet, to leaving home at 16, to tour managing for the likes of Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, and Morrissey(!) and making unique, fascinating records. This is a far-reaching conversation that dives into inspiration and process and helps make sense of life's major decisions.

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Follow Jesse on his website: https://www.jessedanieledwards.net/

Jason tells the story of seeing the late Justin Townes Earle at Suwannee Springfest 2012.