Sound of Our Town

Will sits down to talk with Ted Leo Dec 14, 2023

Ted Leo is an iconic indie rock songsmith and ambassador of soul. In this season 2 wrap up of Sound of Our Town, Will and Ted have a heartfelt talk about first shows, touring, venue vibe and connection.

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio

We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler for Double Elvis.

Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

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Kansas City, MO - All of America is Here Nov 30, 2023

Host Will Dailey takes us on a tour of live music spots in the city of Kansas City, MO Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio

We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler for Double Elvis.

Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Head writer on EP11 is Caitlin White

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Portsmouth, NH - Maybe Size Does Matter Nov 16, 2023

Why is it that the small towns always get what it takes to maintain a vibrant music scene? In episode 10 of season 2, host Will Dailey takes you to one of his favorite little cities on the east coast. Portsmouth, New Hampshire has it all: old buildings, amazing food and more venues than its 22,000 citizens can attend. So basically, this town is calling to you.

Produced, Created, Written, Scored by Will Dailey Head writer: Caitlin White
Executive Producers Brady Sadler & Jake Brennan

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Seattle, Washington: “Here we are now, entertain us." Nov 02, 2023

A city with a legacy and cloudy culture that has given us authentic artists for decades. Some known around the world who arrived on the shoulders of those like Mudhoney and the Sub Pop beginnings. It’s still hard to escape the bubble of grunge but maybe the next Seattle is just Seattle?

Produced, Created, Written, Scored by Will Dailey Head writer: Caitlin White

Executive Producers Brady Sadler & Jake Brennan

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Washington, DC: “Don’t mute the people” Oct 19, 2023

Of course two of the most relentlessly chest and heart pounding genres originate from the capital. Something has to cut through the muck and the mire. In this episode we visit the spots that bring the truth to the capital through music. It is our arts that keep us honest and moving forward to a more perfect union.

Head writer: Patrick Coman
Executive Producers Brady Sadler & Jake Brennan Produced, Created, written, & scored by Will Dailey

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Albuquerque, NM - The Song of the High Desert Oct 05, 2023

If Neil Young cherished it for the escape then there is certainly mystery and beauty within the 505. In this episode we got you face melters and listening rooms. No problem. But we also have the green chili!

Written by Caitlin White

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Denver, Colorado: “If the universe had a favorite venue...” Sep 21, 2023

From the million year old rocks to intimate theaters, the mile high sound echoes and echoes. Maybe it’s the mountains, maybe it’s the air but one can’t deny that there is a certain expanse in these jams and spaces unlike any in America. At this altitude the sound does strange things, man.

Written by Caitlin White

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Detroit, Michigan: Everyone is too busy to turn the lights off Sep 07, 2023

Detroit has risen from the ashes before. Maybe that is where all the music comes from. Written by Samantha Farrell

Special thanks to:

Ann Delisi - catch her long time show on WDET in Detroit on the weekends from 11-2 Allen Penniman - city planner, urbanist and man about town

Links:

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/in-depth-features/detroit-music-history/

https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/michigan/articles/from-motown-to-8-mile-the-music- of-detroit-michigan

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-battle-over-technos-origins www.willdailey.com

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Asheville, NC - "If you make noise, the people will come" Aug 24, 2023

From street performers to Dave Grohl and Smashing Pumpkins, there is a reason why Warren Haynes’ home town is a hub for the artist and performer and why it makes this town what it is.

Head Writer: Patrick Coman

www.willdailey.com

REFERENCES

https://moogseum.org/moogseum-in-asheville-faq https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/dave-grohl-all-apologies-nirvana-warren- haynes-766829/
https://www.exploreasheville.com/iconic-asheville/music/

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Indianapolis, Indiana: Wide Awake in Naptown Aug 10, 2023

Will Dailey takes you on a musical tour of Indianapolis, Indiana. Go beyond the Brickyard to experience everything Indy has to offer, from death metal yoga to the best root beer on the planet.

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio

We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey. Lead writer for this episode is Freda Love Smith.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE:

The Red Key Tavern
Murat Theater
Healer
Punk Rock Night Indianapolis
Chatterbox Jazz Club
Hi-Fi
Black Circle
State Street Pub
Square Cat Vinyl
Mug n Bun

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Milwaukee, WI: We actually are going to make it. Long live the dive! Jul 27, 2023

Host Will Dailey takes us on a tour of live music spots in the city of Milwaukee, WI.

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio

We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Head writer on EP2 is Gerald Dowd

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

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SOURCES:

https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/things-to-do/arts-entertainment/live-music/

https://www.summerfest.com/blog/2019/11/27/milwaukee-music-scene/

https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/818293/best-bars-with-live-music-in-milwaukee

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Providence, RI: The little city that always wants to hear more Jul 13, 2023

In our season 2 premiere, host Will Dailey takes you on a musical tour of Providence, Rhode Island— It’s a big country but this small city, in a small state, packs in a lot of sound, historic festivals and a mighty home for those who want to make things and make it work.

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio

We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey. Episode 1 written by Samantha Farrell.

Special thank yous to Allen Penniman and Mike Panico .

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

SOURCES:

SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE:

Askew
Nick-a-Nee’s
Dusk
Strand
Newport Folk
Newport Jazz
Columbus Theater

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Introducing Sound of Our Town Season Two Jul 06, 2023

Welcome to back to Sound of Our Town, a unique travel and music podcast experience. Each episode explores a different city through its unique music culture—from the best venues and tales of local heroes, to the neighborhoods and communities where new styles thrive. Veteran indie troubadour Will Dailey invites you to experience the world's greatest cities the way the world's greatest musicians do—with a backstage pass, forming deep connections with people and places through the lens of music.

Listen to Sound of Our Town starting Thursday July 13th, wherever you get your podcasts.

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BONUS: On the road with Vanishing Postcards' Evan Stern Nov 03, 2022

We're excited to announce that SOUND OF OUR TOWN will be back for Season 2! Stay tuned for details of where we're headed next. In the meantime, as you heard in the Season 1 finale, we've been hitting the road to talk to some of our favorite creators and musicians about their favorite cities and musical moments. This week, we talk to EVAN STERN of the award-winning podcast VANISHING POSTCARDS about the places that shape us, the roads we leave behind, and the power of stories to bring us together. You can check out Vanishing Postcards on the iheart radio app or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Season 1 Finale: Rhett Miller, Busy Philips, and Oompa on the sounds...of their towns Oct 06, 2022

In the Season One finale, host Will Dailey interviews his pals Rhett Miller, Busy Philips, and Oompa on their favorite places, concerts, and music towns, while reflecting on Season One's journey through American music, the cultural ties that bind us together, and our pursuit of that elusive vibe, SWB. (Plus: bloopers!)

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.com

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.

Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Drums by Dave Brophy. Check out Will’s music:

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Thunderstruck in the City of Brotherly Love Sep 29, 2022

A city of history and mystery, Philly draws music from its soul and soul from its musical heritage. Its roots — and its Roots — spring from a lineage that embraces jazz, rock, hip-hop, funk, R&B, and punk. In this episode, host Will Dailey rides the lightning on a behind-the-scenes tour of the musicians, venues, and stories that make the Illadelph one of the nation's true musical treasures.

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.com

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.

Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Additional writing on this episode by Samantha Farrell and Caitlin White.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Drums by Dave Brophy. Additional music by Cliff Notez. Check out Will’s music:

SOURCES for this episode include:

Philadelphia Inquirer
Best of Philly, Music (Philadelphia Magazine)
NBC Philadelphia
CBS News
How Philadelphia's Artists Are Celebrating the City's Black Music Legacy (NPR)
Where To See Live Music In Philadelphia (Visit Philly)
Best Music Venues in Philadelphia (Society19)
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/top-live-music-venues-in-philadelphia/
The Roots
Spirit News

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Tulsa, Oklahoma: The Hum of the Heartland Sep 22, 2022

Where there is generational tragedy, there are also heroes and a community building harmony and repairing fractures through music. In this episode, host Will Dailey guides you on a trip from a town engulfed in terror to a city repairing itself one song at a time, either with the Shakespeare of songwriting or a community invested in the power of music — all while weaving the stories of iconic rockers like Leon Russell and groove pioneers like the GAP Band as they define the sound track for the hum of the heartland.

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.com

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.

Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Additional writing on this episode by Patrick Coman.

Special thanks to Chris Combs, Jesse Aycock, Brian Horton, and Steve Jenkins.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

SOURCES for this episode include:

The Bob Wills Anthology (Columbia, 1973)
I Am Charlie Wilson, Charlie Wilson (2015)
"Why Tulsa Might Be the Next Austin" (Rolling Stone)
When Did Whittier Bar Become the Coolest Music Venue in Tulsa?
The Tulsa Sound
The Amazing Unauthorized Story of Cain's Ballroom (Public Radio Tulsa)
Cain's Ballroom: The History Behind Tulsa's Historic Music Venue (KJRH)
San Antonio Rose: The Life and Music of Bob Wills, Charles R. Townshend
Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock and Roll History, Bill Janovitz (forthcoming)
Leon Russell Sought Shelter in Tulsa Through the 70s's (Tulsa World)
Sex Pistols at Cain's: The Filth and the Fury
Jack White Explains Why He Loves Tulsa (Tulsa World)

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Houston, Texas Sep 15, 2022

From Lightnin' Hopkins to Destiny's Child, Houston has long been a bottomless well of American music and memory. Host Will Dailey introduces you to the big sounds and bigger stories that bring Houston to life, from Steve Earle's run-in with Townes Van Zandt to a murder mystery it took a guitar master to solve. Go behind the scenes and take a stroll through the places you should go now to experience the authentic Houston through music, culture, and food.

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.com

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.

Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Additional writing and music on this episode by Ed Jurdi and Samantha Farrell.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

SOURCES for this episode include:

Old Folkie Blog
American Songwriter
Daughter Finds Solace in Murdered Father's Music (LA Times)
Freeing a Mentor from his Mythology (NY Times)
Movoto.com
Austin Chronicle
Houston Press
Trip Advisor
Steve Earle's Hero, Heckler: Townes Van Zandt (NPR)

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Los Angeles (Part 2): Breaking on Through to the Other Side Sep 08, 2022

NOTE: If you haven’t listened to Part 1—start there, or this could get awkward.) On Part Two of a special two-part episode of SOOT, host Will Dailey explores another side of Los Angeles—a city of contradictions and contrasts, some incidental, others man-made. Some folks come to California to find gold, literal and otherwise. But some of the gold is content to stay tucked in the canyons. Here’s a tour of LA’s backstages and byways—a map of the healthy ecosystem behind the magic screen.

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.com

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.

Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Additional writing on this episode by Caitlin White.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

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Los Angeles (Part 1): Deals with the Devil in the City of Dreams Sep 01, 2022

Loving LA is just as much about being here as it is about missing home. Even if you’re from here, this is a city about longing, nostalgia, and a certain kind of sadness only entertainment cities really know. Los Angeles itself is practically a song, its stories told on repeat, the sun-powered myth illuminating the myths behind studio sessions from Rumors and LA Woman, from Pet Sounds to Norman Fucking Rockwell. What would happen if you explored LA? Like, really explored it? On Part One of a special two-part episode of SOOT, host Will Dailey takes you deep into LA’s belly of the beast, past the Sunset Strip to find the music town behind the music machine. To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.comWant to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey. Additional writing on this episode by Caitlin White. Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

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Phoenix, Arizona: The Ghost of Buddy Holly Melting in the Valley of the Sun Aug 25, 2022

Music, like water, is the lifeblood of civilization. In this episode, host Will Dailey guides you on a trip through space and time, taking you behind the scenes of the city’s most vibrant venues — all while tracing the stories of iconic rockers like Meat Puppets and Jimmy Eat World back through desert wanderers like Waylon Jennings and Lee Hazelwood, on back to the Hohokam, original settlers of the Valley of the Sun.

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.com

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.

Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Additional writing on this episode by Patrick Coman.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

SOURCES for this episode include:

All Excess Occupation, by Danny Zalisko

Stuck Outside of Phoenix, by Art Edwards

Waylon: An Autobiography, by Waylon Jennings

Arizona Music Hall of Fame

Arizona Natural History Museum

Legendary Tempe Venues Now & Then (Phoenix New Times)

Best of 2021: Our Favorite Music Venues (Phoenix New Times)

Requiem for an Outlaw (Phoenix New Times)

Downtown Phoenix Journal

Remembering the Mill Avenue music scene of the '90s (AZCentral)

10 Greatest Record Stores in America (SPIN)

SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE:

Crescent Ballroom + Cocina 10

Gold Rush Music Festival

M3F Fest

Musical Instrument Museum

Grand Avenue Records

Yucca Tap Room

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Atlanta, Georgia: The South's Got Something to Say Aug 18, 2022

Hippies to Hip Hop, we are all connected man. One thing is for sure, the South has something to say. On this episode, host Will Dailey heads south to explore a city that’s been dubbed the Capitol of Hip Hop. While Atlanta’s musicians and song makers top the billboard charts, it’s the deep and rich soil of the cities history and culture that has allowed it grow into the into the hotbed of genre bending trendsetting musical exploration it is today. From civil rights to gospel, from James Brown to Outkast, this city of 1000 music festivals is ready to dance to a tune of its own creation.

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.com

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.

Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Special thanks to JC Sowells, Mausiki Scales, and Sheila Poole for their assistance on this episode.

Additional writing and music on this episode by Samantha Farrell. Additional music by Cliff Notez.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

SOURCES for this episode include:

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Boston, Massachusetts: A Sandman’s Guide to the Freedom Trail of Rock Aug 11, 2022

In a city often overshadowed by its headliners and biggest stages—from Aerosmith and Donna Summer to the Garden and Fenway Park—you can find its heartbeat on the unlikely paths and byways cleared by the its poets and troubadors, from Jonathan Richman to Morphine’s Mark Sandman. On this episode, host Will Dailey returns to his hometown for an insider’s guide to the nation’s birthplace as it reinvents itself yet again.

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.com

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.

Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Additional writing on this episode by Ellen Thibault, and additional music by Cliff Notez, plus organ by Josh Kantor, and drumming by Dave Brophy.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

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Apple Music

Bandcamp

SOURCES for this episode include:

Will Dailey’s brain

SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE:

Middle East

MDC Hatch Shell

Paradise

Roadrunner

Midway Cafe

Yume Wo Katare

Toad

Club Passim

Symphony Hall

Wally’s Cafe

Lily Pad

Plough and Stars

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Chicago, Illinois: All things go, all things go. Aug 04, 2022

From jazz, gangsters, and bootlegging to the birth of house music, Chicago is that most American of cities—maintaining an uneasy but thrilling equilibrium between the visible and the underground. Host Will Dailey gives you an insider’s look at the stories behind the places that define Chicago’s musical legacy.

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.com

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.

Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Tahaney and Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Additional writing on this episode by Gerald Dowd and Freda Love Smith.

Special thanks to Joe Shanahan and 606 Records for their help with this episode.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

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Apple Music

Bandcamp

SOURCES for this episode include:

Inside Chicago's Wild Music Scene (Rolling Stone)

ChicagoMusic.org

ChiBarProject.com

Discotech.me

Frommers.com

ChooseChicago.com

MusicFestivalWizard.com

MyHouseMusicFest.com

MetroChicago.com

6amgroup.com

MusicOrigins.org

SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE:

Smartbar

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

The Hideout

The Tamale Guy

Simon’s Tavern

Lincoln Hall + Schubas Tavern

Laurie’s Planet of Sound

Dorian’s Through the Record Shop

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Asbury Park, New Jersey: In the seaside town where Springsteen became Boss, rock and roll's future is being reborn Jul 28, 2022

Host Will Dailey takes you on a musical tour of Asbury Park, New Jersey: the working-class, seaside city Springsteen made famous. But there was an Asbury before Bruce—the Asbury that made Bruce—and its history isn't all sun and sand. It's also a story of racism, injustice, and deadly tides. But also an American story of survival, revival, and redemption. Get a glimpse of what happens backstage, under the boardwalk, and behind the music as Dailey unearths the ghosts of Asbury Park...as well as the people who have brought it rocking and roaring back to life.

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.com

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.

Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Tahaney and Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Additional writing on this episode by Samantha Farrell.

Special thanks to Tim Donnelly, Danny Clinch, and Zack Sandler for their help with this episode.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

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Apple Music

Bandcamp

SOURCES for this episode include:

The Incredible History of Asbury Park’s Convention Hall: https://wpst.com/history-of-asbury-park-convention-hall/

In Asbury Park, Johnny Cash Walked The Line: https://takecountryback.wordpress.com/2007/08/05/in-asbury-park-he-walked-the-line/

The House Springsteen Built: An Oral History of the Stone Pony: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/10/17/nyregion/stone-pony-asbury-park-nj.html

Springsteen on the Stone Pony: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/nyregion/bruce-springsteen-interview-stone-pony.html?referringSource=articleShare

Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock N Roll: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGwAPDKiL9fLDJ_2K_P-eWw

SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE:

Parlor Gallery

Porkchop

Langosta Lounge

Transparent Clinch Gallery

Asbury Park Boardwalk

Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel

Asbury Park Yacht Club

The Saint

The Wonder Bar

Asbury Lanes

Light of Day Festival

Sea.Hear.Now Festival

Stone Pony

Silverball Pinball Museum

The Asbury Hotel

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Portland, Maine: The Face-Melting City Elvis Left at the Altar Jul 21, 2022

In our series premiere, host Will Dailey takes you on a musical tour of Portland, Maine—the city Elvis was preparing to play on the night his reign came to an ignominious end. Some musicians couldn’t find it on a map. But the allure and beauty of Portland is that it doesn’t need you to know where it is. It already has everything it needs, whether you want bluegrass or blues, heavy metal or good ol’ rock and roll. Patty Griffin, Rustic Overtones, Weakened Friends, Ray Lamontagne: Before they were on your headphones, they were Made in Maine. You can catch the essence of Portland in one visit—we’ll show you how.

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.com

Ghost of Paul Revere

Rustic Overtones

Anna Lombard

Spencer Albee

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio

We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Tahaney. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Additional writing on this episode by Sam Pfeifle.

Special thank yous to D Lo, Spence Albee, Anna Lombard and Dave Gutter on this episode.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

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SOURCES:

Elvis’s Last Stand: https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/on-40th-anniversary-of-elvis-death-fans-hold-on-to-tickets-to-portland-show/97-464607162

Portland Rum Riot: https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/portland-rum-riot-1855-ends-teetotalers-career/

SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE:

Maine Craft Distilling

Gritty McDuffs

Maps

One Longfellow Square

Space

Nosh

Port City Blue

Portland House of Music

Sun Tiki Studios

Geno’s

Thompson Point

State Theater

Cryptozoology Museum

Holy Donut

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Introducing: Sound of Our Town Jul 14, 2022

Welcome to Sound of Our Town, a new kind of travel and music podcast experience. Each episode explores a different city through its unique music culture—from the best venues and tales of local heroes, to the neighborhoods and communities where new styles thrive. Your guide is host Will Dailey, a veteran indie troubadour who invites you to experience the world's greatest cities the way the world's greatest musicians do—with a backstage pass, forming deep connections with people and places through the lens of music.

Listen to Sound of Our Town starting Thusday, July 21, wherever you get your podcasts.

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