The Sideman Chronicles

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Nathan Keeterle (Part 2) Apr 22, 2025

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This is episode 2 with one of Nashville's finest guitarists, Nathan Keeterle.

Nathan has played live or in the studio with Jelly Roll, Sam Hunt, Brantley Gilbert, Joe Nichols, Maddie and Tae, Russell Dickerson, Chris Shiflett, Tucker Wetmore, Nate Smith, Darius Rucker, Deanna Carter, Travis Tritt and so many more.

If you haven't listened to part one go back and check it out.

In this episode we get into all of the sideman stuff that I love to chat about. Nathan gave some awesome honest answers as I knew that he would.

Enjoy!

Nathan Keeterle (Part 1) Apr 22, 2025

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This episode features my dude Mr. Nathan Keeterle.

Nathan is one of the baddest dudes you will ever hear on a guitar.

We talked for a very long time and it was awesome— so this will be episode one of our conversation.

We dive into his early musical influences, life stuff, and his path to being the guitar monster that he is!

BONUS EPISODE: Alison Prestwood meets Jaco Pastorius Oct 01, 2024

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BONUS EPISODE

Alison Prestwood meets Jaco Pastorius.

Enjoy.

Garth Justice (Part 2) Sep 24, 2024

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This episode features one of the most talented dudes that I've ever met. Not only is he one of the best drummers in town but he is also an amazing tracking engineer, mix engineer, singer, and producer. And he has one of the strongest names in town! I'm talking about my great friend Garth Justice.

Garth and I have had the privilege of touring a bit with Mrs. Reba McEntire over the past couple of years and let me tell you that he KILLS that show.

Garth has also played live or in the studio for Reba McEntire, Mandisa, The Gettys, OneRepublic, Francesca Battistelli, Selah, LANY, Jody McBrayer, Jaci Velasquez, SonicFlood and so many more.

In part 2 we talk about all of the day to day Nashville sideman topics.

Garth Justice (Part 1) Sep 24, 2024

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This episode features one of the most talented dudes that I've ever met. Not only is he one of the best drummers in town but he is also an amazing tracking engineer, mix engineer, singer, and producer. AND he has one of the strongest names in town! I'm talking about my great friend Garth Justice.

Garth and I have had the privilege of touring a bit with Mrs. Reba McEntire over the past couple of years and let me tell you that he KILLS that show.

Garth has also played live or in the studio for Reba McEntire, Mandisa, The Gettys, OneRepublic, Francesca Battistelli, Selah, LANY, Jody McBrayer, Jaci Velasquez, SonicFlood and so many more.

Part 1 will focus on who Garth is as a musician and how it all happened.

Phil Towns (Part 2) Sep 03, 2024

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This is episode 2 with my friend Phil Towns.

Phil has played live or in the studio for Reba McEntire, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Anderson East, Barry Gibb, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Zayn, Ben Platt, Sheryl Crow, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lauren Daigle and many more.

If you haven't listened to part 1 go back and check it out.

In this episode we will dive into all of the day to day sideman things.

Phil Towns (Part 1) Sep 03, 2024

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This episode I'll be chatting with one of Nashville's finest—Phil Towns.

Phil is incredibly talented on all things keyboard related, but he is also an amazing producer, engineer, writer, and multi instrumentalist.

In this episode we chat about his formative years and how the church scene helped form his musical instincts.

Tim Galloway Aug 20, 2024

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This episode features the one and only Tim Galloway.

Tim is one of Nashville's top guitarists, and also someone that everyone loves to have on their team.

Tim has played live or in the studio for Bailey Zimmerman, Bryan Martin, Nate Smith, Kameron Marlowe, Cody Johnson, Little Big Town, Gary Allan, Josh Turner, Jake Owen, Luke Bryan, Nickelback, Ashley McBryde, Anne Wilson, Matthew West and many, many more.

His talent level and work ethic are second to none, but he is also such a kind and gentle soul.

We dive into his early years, the road leading to Nashville, and we also chat about all of the sideman related topics.

Evan Hutchings (Part 2) Aug 05, 2024

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Evan Hutchings is one of Nashville's most in demand musicians. He is known for his authority and amazing ability on the drums, but he is also known for being an all around great dude.

Evan has played for Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Nate Smith, Dolly Parton, Scotty McReary, Steven Tyler, Reba McEntire, The Barbie Movie, Noah Cyrus, Brett Eldridge, Kris Allen, Maverick City Music, Lauren Alaina and so many more.

Episode 2 dives into the nuances of being a full time sideman.

Evan Hutchings (Part 1) Aug 05, 2024

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Evan Hutchings is one of Nashville's most in demand musicians. He is known for his authority and amazing ability on the drums, but he is also known for being an all around great dude.

Episode 1 will focus in on his early life and the things that influenced him on his road to being one of Nashville's greats.