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November 21 2022

Jay Brown – Singer / Songwriter (Road Scholar)

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Jay Brown
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know singer-songwriter Jay Brown.
In this episode we chat about how growing up in Pittsburgh made him move to warmer areas as an adult, and how working in asbestos made him strive even harder to follow his dreams of being a songwriter. Jay shares how a car accident helped direct his income in a different direction and gave him the opportunity to give songwriting in Nashville a shot. Finally, Jay discusses the songwriting process and lets me play his newest co-written song Road Scholar.
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www.Reverbnation.com/JayBrown

Special thanks to sponsor:
Chapline Distillery

October 18 2021

Carl Ray – Singer / Songwriter

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Carl Ray
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Carl Ray.
Carl is a country music singer / songwriter who has been writing and playing music for the past few decades. In this episode; we chat about how he got into the music business, and how he came to be best friends with, and mentored by the legendary Johnny Nash. Carl tells some stories about his buddy, and shares some of the advice he got from Johnny. Carl has a hit song that some waves in 2020 and he graciously lets me play it on the show. Then we talk about how Johnny Nash and Carl always meant to do a song together; but never got to is before Johnny’s passing last year. So Carl chose one of Johnny’s biggest hits, added some lyrics, put a few twists on it; and released it to growing acclaim. I can’t wait for you to hear it. Finally, Carl tells us about a Spotify playlist he has put together celebrating Black country music artists, and where you can find it.
Follow Carl on social media:
Twit: @OfficialCarlRay
Insta: @OfficialCarlRay
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Website: CarlRay.com

February 22 2021

Jax Hollow – Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist

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Jax Hollow.
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jax Hollow. Jax is a singer / songwriter, and face melting guitarist. In this episode we chat about growing up in rural Massachusetts, moving across the country to go to school in Berkley, and then across the country again to live in Nashville. She tells us why she chose Nashville, and what it was like to have the legendary Michael Wagener produce her first studio album (AVAILABLE THIS FRIDAY!). We discuss the album; and Jax lets me play my favorite track from it. Buckle your seatbelts… this is a great ROCK album!
Special THANK YOU to previous guest and friend of the show Angela Lese for making this happen,
Follow Jax on social media:
Twit: @JaxHollowMusic
Insta: @JaxHollow
FB: Jax Hollow
TikTok: @JaxHollow

Buy the album at: JaxHollow.com