The Setlist Podcast

The band Dallas Ugly joins us on this episode of The Setlist Podcast. We discuss the origin of their name and all about their newest album “Watch Me Learn”. Visit DalasUgly.com to find out more about their new album and where to order a physical copy.

Elliah Heifetz is an American singer-songwriter who learned to channel his experiences through poetry and music while studying literature at Yale. In this interview we discuss Elliah’s music including his newest album titled “First Generation American”. Visit Elliah’s website ElliahHeifetz.com for more information and to check out his music.

We’re joined by Montana based singer-songwriter Izaak Opatz. We discuss our mutual desire to be more like Edward Abbey, his time on a trail crew in Glacier National Park, and balancing his work as a musician with his call to journalistic pursuits.

Izaak’s new album Extra Medium is available now. Head to his website https://www.izaakopatz.com to grab a copy,find a tour date near you, and pick up some sweet hand-crafted leather goods.

Canadian based Singer/Songwriter Abigail Lapell joins the show. We discuss the her family’s relocation to Canada after escaping The Holocaust, balancing patriotism and naiveté, and using allegory in songwriting.

Abigail’s new album; Stolen Time is available April 22nd. Order a copy and find tour dates near you at www.abigaillapell.com

Ram Dass joins the show, no not that one (Richard Alpert has not returned our calls) . We discuss performing at The Grammys, what it’s like growing up in a cult, and using songwriting to work through grief.

Ram Dass’s album And Now He Has Wings is available now. Pick up the album and learn more about Ram Dass & Siddha Sound at ramdassmusic.com

We’re joined by Nashville based Singer/Songwriter/Podcaster Steve Dawson. We talk about getting guest for your podcast, the influence of Hawaiian instrumentals on his music, and the origin of his company Hen House Studios.

Steve’s new album Gone Long Gone is out now, check out the new album here: https://www.stevedawson.ca and Subscribe to his podcast; Music Makers and Soul Shakers on Apple Podcast & Spotify.

Tennessee based Singer/Songwriter Ian Noe joins the show. We discuss how working in the oil fields makes you a better songwriter, our favorite Hot Ones guests( Joey Diaz/Gordan Ramsey), performing with your hero (John Prine) and Meth-Heads.

Ian Noe’s new album River Fools & Mountain Saints released with Thirty Tigers is available now! pick up a copy or stream here: https://www.iannoe.com

Montreal-based singer-songwriter Geneviève Racette has captivated listeners ever since her first EP in 2014. Her musically filled upbringing has forged her into the creative artist she is today. She once again hopes to captivate listeners with her newest single “Someone” which released earlier this year. To find out more about Geneviève’s music visit her website GenevieveRacette.com

Our guest this week is Kai Crowe-Getty of the band Lord Nelson. Lord Nelson is a Virginia based Folk Rock band known for the energy they bring to their live performances. On this episode we talk about how they were able to bring that energy and style into the recording of their new album Transmission, the collaboration between songwriting/producing/ and performing between bandmates, and the many meanings of the bands name. Stay tuned until the end of the show where the track Tooth and Nail plays us out.

Other topics discussed: The Rolling Stones and this video of Sympathy for the Devil which blew my mind: https://youtu.be/Jwtyn-L-2gQ

This week we welcome Allen Cooke to the podcast. Allen, who plays the Dobro guitar, is one of the four musicians who make up the band The Wooks. The other current members of the band include CJ Cain, Harry Clark, and George Guthrie. The Wooks recently released an album titled “Flyin’ High” and will be on tour this spring and summer. To find out more about “Flyin’ High” and The Wooks’ tour dates visit their website wookoutamerica.com