Today is Andy Aledort on Trading Fours! Amazing guitarist, journalist and teacher.  He's played with rock royalty, Dickie Betts, Mitch Mitchell, Paul Rodgers and many more -but right now he's probably best known as the co-author of the definitive Stevie Ray Vaughan book - Texas Flood.  We discuss this and much more, great guy - fun chat - do it up! 

http://andyaledort.com/

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250226211

It's Flutienastiness day on Trading Fours! Amber Underwood is my guest!  She's an amazing flutist, music educator and performer.  She's got a new album coming out this month.  Join us as we talk about her transition from classical flute to jazz, her teaching, her performing and much much more! Super fun to talk to her -do it up! 

https://www.flutienastiness.com/

https://music.apple.com/us/album/warwick-single/1523001804

https://www.instagram.com/flutienastiness/?hl=en

Today's guest is the great podcaster & musician Johnny Goudie! Johnny is the host of the ultra cool podcast "How did I get here?" - but he's also an amazing singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.  Join us as we talk about his podcast, his music career and much more- cool dude, fun talk - do it up! 

http://johnnygoudie.com/

https://www.facebook.com/johnnygoudiemusic/

Today's guest is my "sista from another mista" Laura Ellis! A Kansas City native who has lived in Los Angeles for the past 25 years.  She's a fabulous singer, dancer and performer.  This one is a special one, be sure to listen in! 

https://www.vintagevoicemusic.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/laurafemmefatale

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Do5l1Z72Uo

Today's guest is the amazing drummer Doug Auwarter! Whether he's drumming with the Sons of Brasil, actually traveling and playing IN Brazil, or playing some drums for the legendary George Burns, Doug brings his A-game.  Join us as we talk about drumming, his background, why he's so interested in Brazil, and the amazing contributions of African-Americans in American music.

https://www.dougauwarter.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usuY1uPyBgk

https://www.facebook.com/doug.auwarter

Episode 26 is Ian Moore! This is a really special one for me! Ian Moore, a guy who I've followed for over 3 decades - he's a great guitarist, songwriter and singer -plus a really, really nice guy.  Join me as we check in with him and his thoughts on the world today, the songwriting process, how he's keeping busy and more - Great dude, great conversation, be sure to listen! 

www.ianmoore.com

https://www.facebook.com/pg/IanMooreOfficial

https://www.facebook.com/ianmooreworkshops/

Today's guest is Ray Gehring, a jazz guitarist based in New York City! Turns out Ray Gehring also went to high school with me in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he was a punk rock dude! We talk about his journey from punk rock in Lincoln to jazz music through Minneapolis to New York! Fun talk to get caught up with a classmate who is super talented.

https://raygehring.bandcamp.com/

http://raygehring.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ9ht7N7pPE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXaGsh2mgK0

Today's episode is with the great keyboardist, singer and writer Tyson Leslie!  He was a staple on the Kansas City scene for years, but for the past 6 years he's been in Nashville. He's done a bunch of cool things, including currently being the keyboardist of Vixen.  We chat about lots of great things, including his live shows, how YouTube monitors everything you post, his time in KC and much much more!

https://www.facebook.com/tysonleslie

Today's guest is my buddy Payge Turner! She's an amazing vocalist, songwriter and musician!  She was a longtime Kansas City resident who moved Seattle two years ago.  She's got a new EP coming out, she's a joy to talk to and has lots of great insights! Check her out - she's great! And yes, she's says she's sending me tracks to lay down tracks on -so I'm holding her to it. 

https://www.facebook.com/pg/PaygeTurnerMusic

https://www.paygeturnermusic.com/