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S1E5 THE BYRDS: KEVIN KELLEY Seasonal Migrations PART 3

Echoes from the Canyons: A Retrospective Music Podcast - August 28, 2021 22:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode, Part 3 of Seasonal Migrations, Jimmi shares his memories of Kevin Kelley’s drumming and discusses the first few months of the new Byrds lineup, including Gram Parsons. The new foursome plays for Robert Kennedy’s Los Angeles rally shortly before he is assassinated.  With the addi...

S1E4 THE BYRDS: MICHAEL CLARKE Seasonal Migrations PART 2

Echoes from the Canyons: A Retrospective Music Podcast - April 19, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode, Part 2 of Seasonal Migrations, Jimmi shares his memories of Michael Clarke, his talent and personality, and discusses the last several months leading up to his departure from the Byrds. Michael has been having issues with his bandmates and the music they have been writing for so...

THE BYRDS: GENE CLARK Seasonal Migrations PART 1

Echoes from the Canyons: A Retrospective Music Podcast - April 02, 2021 01:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
On Part 1 of Seasonal Migrations, our continuing saga of the ever-changing Byrds roster, Gene Clark makes his return after an eighteen month hiatus from the band.  The Notorious Byrd Brothers is nearing completion in an antiquated CBS Studio B and Larry Spector’s presence is starting to show as ...

S1E3 THE BYRDS: GENE CLARK Seasonal Migrations PART 1

Echoes from the Canyons: A Retrospective Music Podcast - April 02, 2021 01:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
On Part 1 of Seasonal Migrations, our continuing saga of the ever-changing Byrds roster, Gene Clark makes his return after an eighteen month hiatus from the band.  The Notorious Byrd Brothers is nearing completion in an antiquated CBS Studio B and Larry Spector’s presence is starting to show as ...

THE BYRDS: DAVID CROSBY Flying High Until The End PART 2

Echoes from the Canyons: A Retrospective Music Podcast - April 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In Part 2 of David Crosby: Flying High Until The End, Jimmi discusses the last few weeks of  Crosby’s time with the Byrds and some of the events that lead to David being fired from the band.  Crosby has been on the outs with the other bandmembers for some time, but his behavior towards the end b...

S1E2 THE BYRDS: DAVID CROSBY Flying High Until The End PART 2

Echoes from the Canyons: A Retrospective Music Podcast - April 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In Part 2 of David Crosby: Flying High Until The End, Jimmi discusses the last few weeks of  Crosby’s time with the Byrds and some of the events that lead to David being fired from the band.  Crosby has been on the outs with the other bandmembers for some time, but his behavior towards the end b...

S1E1 THE BYRDS: DAVID CROSBY Flying High Until The End PART 1

Echoes from the Canyons: A Retrospective Music Podcast - April 01, 2021 12:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In Part 1 of David Crosby: Flying High Until The End, Jimmi discusses the Byrds in the early days, a few of Crosby's idiosyncrasies, and how his behavior eventually became problematic for the band.  From smoking marijuana on an airplane and at a CBS photos session, to playing with Buffalo Spring...

THE BYRDS: DAVID CROSBY Flying High Until The End PART 1

Echoes from the Canyons: A Retrospective Music Podcast - April 01, 2021 12:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In Part 1 of David Crosby: Flying High Until The End, Jimmi discusses the Byrds in the early days, a few of Crosby's idiosyncrasies, and how his behavior eventually became problematic for the band.  From smoking marijuana on an airplane and at a CBS photos session, to playing with Buffalo Spring...

Welcome to the Canyons

Echoes from the Canyons: A Retrospective Music Podcast - March 19, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this introductory episode, host Ash Seiter discusses the genesis and premise of the show and introduces his father, Jimmi Seiter.  Jimmi had a long career in the music business from 1966 to 1983 as a musician, roadie, road manager, manager, engineer and producer. He worked with a long list ...