As a banjo player, Max Wareham is captivated by the formative events that led to the prominence of bluegrass music, and the impact of the artists who came before him. One of those artists is Rudy Lyle, a banjo player who performed with early Americana and bluegrass luminaries, including Bill Monroe, Patsy Cline, and many more.

Max explores Rudy's influence on those artists -- and on the decades of bluegrass and Americana music that followed -- in his new book, Rudy Lyle: The Unsung Hero of the Five-String Banjo. Learn more on today's episode!

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

#GetSpunn

Max Wareham

Ria Barkr has been hard at work throughout 2022 releasing soulful R&B cuts -- and doing it her way. The Virginia native went inward during the COVID-19 pandemic, and emerged refreshed and ready to present her artistry in an entirely new light.

Learn about Ria's journey in this conversation, and stick around to learn about her latest single, "monday," and the value of recharging in a "hustle culture" that isn't always what it seems.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

#GetSpunn

Ria Barkr

Erin McLendon and Caitie Thompson are the co-founders of Music on the Move Studios. Both Erin and Caitie are music educators -- Erin teaches voice, while Caitie teaches multiple instruments -- who are passionate about helping budding performers achieve their potential. In addition, Music on the Move's all-female showcases provide independent artists and small businesses with a chance to build community in a live setting, while Caitie's Paradox Jukebox podcast gives the members of that community an opportunity to share their stories.

Through Sept. 30, buy one month of lessons from Music on the Move Studios, and get the second month half off: https://www.musiconthemovestudios.com/musiceducation

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

#GetSpunn

Music on the Move Studios

How will you know when you're truly living your dream? Will you hear the fanfare of angels blowing their trumpets? Will there be an undeniable moment signifying your grand arrival?

Not exactly. In fact, it may be months (or even years) before you even realize it. What does that mean? Well...  

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN. 

Theme song: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Learn more about The Quinn Spinn

The OG family has been traveling a bit, but that doesn't stop the crew from getting together and recording a highly seductive episode of The Quinn Spinn!

The Quinn visits Scotty and L at The New Doghouse in New York, while JD joins remotely from vacation in Ohio. We hear about Scotty's latest encounter with Coach McQuakes, explore the fried wonders of the Minnesota State Fair, and share nine years (and maybe more) worth of Quinn Spinn memories.

Also, L returns with an Inappropriate Word, and Something For Your Ears contains a tidbit about Dirty Heads' new album, 'Midnight Control.'

Theme song: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Learn more about The Quinn Spinn

Kyshona Armstrong believes in the power of music to heal and communicate. Kyshona used her artist platform and background in music therapy to launch Your Song, a collaborative songwriting program that connects performing arts centers, musicians, and artists with vulnerable communities to promote healing and community connectedness.

This conversation is about building community, lifting each other up, and remaining fearlessly authentic to your truth and your vision. Listen to get inspired!

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

#GetSpunn

Kyshona

Madame Daley is a New York City-based musician, songwriter, performer, and creative artist who incorporates a bevy of musical influences and artistic mediums into her work. Her debut EP, Classic, showcases her appreciation for all thing's rock and roll, while honoring the genre's varied history.

Today on The Quinn Spinn, you'll find out where the songs come from, and how the multifaceted Madame Daley translates her diverse musical palette into a variety of live performance experiences.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

#GetSpunn

Madame Daley

Nine years ago today — August 17, 2013 — everything that Underground Music Collective has come to be began in my childhood bedroom with nothing more than an idea; a desire to create an outlet, separate from the rigors of corporate America.

Unbeknownst to me, The Quinn Spinn — a spiritual successor to my slapstick college radio show of the same name — was our point of singularity.

I had a blue Dell laptop, and I went out the next day and bought a USB microphone from Best Buy. I had never tried starting a podcast before, and admittedly, it felt strange to be committing to and investing in something new. I didn’t know where it would lead, or even how long it would last.

I’m glad I pushed through that initial resistance — not to mention, all of the resistance I’ve encountered in the years since. Nine years later, we’re still standing, and this means of escape from corporate America has gone on to reach countless thousands of musicians, creatives, and human beings the world over.

We’ve reached this point with perhaps more optimism for the future than ever before. As we honor where we’ve been, let’s take a look at where we’re going on today’s special 9th Anniversary Solo Mission of The Quinn Spinn.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Theme song: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Learn more about The Quinn Spinn

Born in the pandemic, Nicole Boggs & The Reel's new album, Dystopian Book Club, is a brilliant account of these modern times. The band uses this new album to get comfortable sharing the uncomfortable truths about life -- from alcoholism, to anxiety, to relationship troubles, to the realities of the digital age. Listen to this episode to hear where the songs come from, as we muse on the life crossroads that inspire the creative journey.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

#GetSpunn

Nicole Boggs & The Reel

Ender Bowen is a musician, author, filmmaker, and humanitarian with a lot to say, and plenty of methods by which to deliver his message. A relentless creative, Ender always has a new project (or a few) in the works, and he comes on The Quinn Spinn to discuss those projects, and his ever-evolving quest to keep them balanced with the other fulfilling areas of life -- including family, spirituality, and more.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

#GetSpunn

Ender Bowen