Muscle Shoals Storytellers

049- Chad Wilson

Chad talks recording in the Shoals and coming back to pursue his passion after an extended break in "the real world" Note: Our deepest appologies to Chad. This episode was initially supposed to post several months ago, but due to extenuating circumstances we at Tape Noise found ourselves unable to pursue podcasting for some time. Thanks again to Chad for his time, and thanks again to you all for listening!

(048) Lance Dubroc - Muscle Shoals Recordings Artist

Lance discusses growing up in Louisiana, working around the country, coming to the Shoals, and finding joy in music again after a long hiatus.    lancedubroc.com  

047 Lillian Glanton - Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival

Lillian Glanton talks about her experience as an American Idol contestant, the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival and Song Rooms. She also shares her views as a female entrepreneur in the music industry.

046 Andy Reed - Part 2

Andy Reed talks about his home studio Reed Recording Company in Bay City, Michigan. He also talks about his experience playing bass in the Verve Pipe and The Legal Matters.

045 Andy Reed Part 1

Andy Reed talks about his home studio Reed Recording Company in Bay City, Michigan. He also talks about his experience playing bass in the Verve Pipe and The Legal Matters.

044 Dave Hillis Part 3

Dave Hillis talks about recording bands like Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Alice in Chains at London Bridge Studio during the grunge music scene of the 90s.

043 Dave Hillis Part 2

Dave Hillis talks about recording bands like Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Alice in Chains at London Bridge Studio during the grunge music scene of the 90s.

042 Dave Hillis Part 1

Dave Hillis talks about recording bands like Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Alice in Chains at London Bridge Studio during the grunge music scene of the 90s.

041 Ronnie Eades of Muscle Shoals Horns, Part 2

Ronnie Eades of Muscle Shoals Horns, Part 1

038 Skyler Taylor Part 2

038 Skyler Taylor Part 1

037 Rock n RollHall of Fame Songwriter and Musician Spooner Oldham Part 2

036 Rock n RollHall of Fame Songwriter and Musician Spooner Oldham Part 1

035 George Lair, Part 2

034 George Lair, Part 1

033 Charles Rose of Muscle Shoals Horns Part 3

Charles Rose of the Muscle Shoals Horns talks about his work with Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Elton John, and his work as an environmentalist.  

032 Charles Rose of Muscle Shoals Horns Part 2

  Charles Rose of the Muscle Shoals Horns talks about his work with Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Elton John, and his work as an environmentalist.  

031 Charles Rose of Muscle Shoals Horns Part 1

Charles Rose of the Muscle Shoals Horns talks about his work with Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Elton John, and his work as an environmentalist.

030 Ross Hogarth, Part 2

Ross talks about carving out your own lane in the music biz, the creed of the road, and getting guitar tones right at the source. Ross also discusses working with Van Halen, Jewel, Bishop Gunn, Motley Crue, Keb' Mo', Taj Mahal, Edgar Winter, Quincy Jones, Gov't Mule, and others.

029 Ross Hogarth, Part 1

Ross talks about carving out your own lane in the music biz, the creed of the road, and getting guitar tones right at the source. Ross also discusses working with Van Halen, Jewel, Bishop Gunn, Motley Crue, Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal, Edgar Winter, Quincy Jones, Gov't Mule, and others.  

028 Billy Livsey, Part 2

Grant and Dan talk with Billy Livsey about musicians and songwriters adjusting to the industry in the 21st century, about finding success in unexpected places, and about Billy's iconic solo in Tina Turner's hit "What's Love Got to Do With It?"

027 Bill Livsey, Part 1

Grant and Dan talk with Billy Livsey about musicians and songwriters adjusting to the industry in the 21st century, about finding success in unexpected places, and about Billy's iconic solo in Tina Turner's hit "What's Love Got to Do With It?"

Bonus Episode 3- Kirk Russell of Nu Way Vinyl Part 2

In something a little different, Grant interviews Kirk Russell, son of local bluesman Max Russell, about life in Muscle Shoals and the ever-changing music scene in the Shoals

Bonus Episode 2- Kirk Russell of Nu Way Vinyl Part 1

In something a little different, Grant interviews Kirk Russell, son of local bluesman Max Russell, about life in Muscle Shoals and the ever-changing music scene in the Shoals.

Bonus Episode 1- Jason McClary, aka Mr. Kaplan, Talks House and EDM Music

In something a little different, Grant interviews Jason McClary about producing House and EDM music.

026 Chris Bethea of Muscle Shoals Mastering Part 2

Chris Bethea discusses the mastering process and working in Muscle Shoals.

025 Chris Bethea of Muscle Shoals Mastering Part 1

Chris Bethea discusses the mastering process and working in Muscle Shoals.

024 Chris Mara of Welcome to 1979 and Mara Machines Part 3

  Grant interviews Chris about running Welcome to 1979, one of the hottest studios in Nashville. Part of an ongoing documentary series consisting of music interviews focused around recording, engineering, producing, writing, and music history of Muscle Shoals and surrounding areas.  

023 Chris Mara of Welcome to 1979 and Mara Machines Part 2

Grant interviews Chris about running Welcome to 1979, one of the hottest studios in Nashville. Part of an ongoing documentary series consisting of music interviews focused around recording, engineering, producing, writing, and music history of Muscle Shoals and surrounding areas.

022 Chris Mara of Welcome to 1979 and Mara Machines Part 1

Grant interviews Chris about running Welcome to 1979, one of the hottest studios in Nashville.

021 Kelvin Holly, Iconic Guitarist Part 2

Kelvin talks about his time meeting and playing guitar for Little Richard, and about playing with The Amazing Rhythm Aces, the Decoys, and many others. A must-hear for old school rock and roll fans.

020 Kelvin Holly, Iconic Guitarist Part 1

Kelvin talks about his time meeting and playing guitar for Little Richard, and about playing with The Amazing Rhythm Aces, the Decoys, and many others. A must-hear for old school rock and roll fans.

019 Jimmy Nutt of Nutthouse Studio Part 2

We're back after some technical difficulties! We interview Jimmy Nutt as part of our ongoing music documentary series concerning Muscle Shoals music history and those connected to the Shoals through music. Jimmy talks about working at Fame, starting his own studio, what it's like to win a Grammy, and working with iconic Shoals figures like Rick Hall.

018 Jimmy Nutt of Nutthouse Studio, Part 1

We interview Jimmy Nutt as part of our ongoing music documentary series concerning Muscle Shoals music history and those connected to the Shoals through music. Jimmy talks about working at Fame, starting his own studio, what it's like to win a Grammy, and working with iconic Shoals figures like Rick Hall.

017 Dick Cooper, Muscle Shoals Music Historian and Photo Journalist, Part 2

Dick talks about his journalistic exploits in Alabama past and present, and talks about being on tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd at the time of the infamous plane crash.

016 Dick Cooper, Muscle Shoals Music Historian and Photo Journalist, Part 1

Dick talks about his journalistic exploits in Alabama past and present, and talks about being on tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd at the time of the infamous plane crash.

015 Ben Tanner, Alabama Shakes keys player- Part 2

  We talk with Ben Tanner about his work in the Alabama Shakes and some of his other work with Single Lock Records and Fame Studios as an engineer and producer.  

014 Ben Tanner, Alabama Shakes keys player- Part 1

We talk with Ben Tanner about his work in the Alabama Shakes and some of his other work with Single Lock Records and Fame Studios as an engineer and producer.

013 Legendary Swamper Guitarist Jimmy Johnson Part 3

  We interview Jimmy Johnson, legendary guitarist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series. Jimmy discusses his work with Lynard Skynard and hearing Freebird as it was born in the studio, amongst other memorable career milestones.  

012 Legendary Swamper Guitarist Jimmy Johnson Part 2

We interview Jimmy Johnson, legendary guitarist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series. Jimmy discusses his work with Lynard Skynard and hearing Freebird as it was born in the studio, amonst other memorable career milestones.

011- Legendary Swamper Guitarist Jimmy Johnson- Part 1

We interview Jimmy Johnson, legendary guitarist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series. Jimmy discusses his work with Lynard Skynard and hearing Freebird as it was born in the studio, amonst other memorable career milestones.

010 David Hood, Part 3: Legendary Swamper and Muscle Shoals Bassist

We interview David Hood, legendary bassist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series. 

009 David Hood part 2

We interview David Hood, legendary bassist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series.

000- Episode Zero

Bonus Episode- Recorded almost a year ago, Grant and Dan sit down and try to make a podcast. No music legends being interviewed here- just two guys trying to figure out how to make a podcast work. A must listen if you like to know how the sausage is made!

008 Robert Cline, Jr Part 2- Success as a Recording Artist and Muscle Shoals

Robert J. Cline, Jr discusses why he moved to Muscle Shoals, Al and how he has created a sustainable career in the music industry through touring and discusses recording with legends. 

007- Robert J. Cline, Jr

Robert J. Cline, Jr discusses why he moved to Muscle Shoals, Al and how he has created a sustainable career in the music industry through touring and discusses recording with legends. 

006 Artist Jan. A. Bruso Funky Side Studio

In this interview, Jan discusses what it's like making music in and around rural Alabama.

005 April Howton - Entrepreneur Studio 23 Co-Owner

Grant talks to April Howton about nurturing the local art scene in an area famous for its creative output. 

004 Christine Ohlman, SNL Beehive Queen

Leading up to the annual W.C. Handy Music Festival in the Shoals, we had an opportunity to sit down with Christine Ohlman, a perennial participant and well-loved fixture of the fest.