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Carl Stuck is a songwriter and musician from Louisville, Ky. A staple on the Louisville music scene for years, he is currently involved in multiple musical projects including a solo acoustic based project under his own name and a rock project called Splintered Mind with fellow Louisvillian Phil Bright. During the COVID shutdown, Carl ran a nightly Facebook Live series for 368 straight nights! He has also used his guitar, bass, mandolin, and percussion skills as a live player sharing the stage with national artists as diverse as Randy Owen of country supergroup Alabama, members of Poison, Warrant, Night Ranger and others as well as for Louisville original acts such as the electronic Velvet Saints, and the country Bryan Fox Band.
With an unrestricted freedom of musical expression that is self-described as "Denim psych", Dinero Romero, from Louisville, Kentucky is ready to show everyone the far-out sonic landscape they have up their sleeves. Made up of members of several well-known Louisville acts (The Last Origin, Blind Feline, Brewing Pines, and Punkin), this 7 piece, denim-clad, supergroup is ready to explode onto the scene with their fuzzed out guitars, 60's inspired keys, and a thumping rhythm section anchored with double drummers. Citing musical inspiration from the likes of Frank Zappa, Herbie Hancock, King Gizzard, Grateful Dead and Piero Umiliani, this band ties together musical complexity with an explosive stage show from beginning to end.
Dusty Bo, our guest from Season 4 - Episode 51, is back for our "5 From....." series. From the Episode 51 description - "Dusty Bo is a Louisville, Kentucky alt-rock artist with what many would consider a charmed musical history. Years ago, Dusty packed his bags and moved to Los Angeles with his band. In L.A., he experienced "the dream" of recording at Sunset Sound and NRG Studios, touring the globe, and packing recognizable venues such as the Viper Room, the Troubadour, and The Whiskey A GoGo. However, Dusty wasn't happy and decided in 2017 to leave the band and venture out on his own. Now back in Kentucky and on the solo route, Dusty Bo has built quite a following. With great vocals, great guitar, and musical diversity, you'll never get bored."
The featured 5 songs:
1. No One Else
2. The Red
3. Words Don't Mean Much
4. Ready
5. Life of Love
Blind Feline, our guests from way back at Episode 22, join us once again in the studio to kick off the first of the Top Hill Recording Podcast "5 from...." series. "5 from....." will showcase 5 songs from the podcast guest(s), with discussion. From the Episode 22 podcast description - "Louisville's Blind Feline is a unique and versatile group of talented musicians that can't be described with one musical genre......let's go with funky psychedelic country rock with jazz influences and a blue-grass flair."
The 5 songs in this podcast:
1. Wildwood Flowers
2. Goldmine
3. Record Player
4. Mountain Chief
5. Rain Like Hell
Day Cruise is the musical brainchild of Lochlann Gallaher and Cody Hofmans. The group came from the humble beginnings of Lochlann's mom's basement in 2017. In late 2018 they dropped their first single “Galore”. Less than a month later they released their first EP “Scrambled”. Then came three additional singles - “Clink”, “Deluge”, and “Loopty Loop”. Following the production and release of these singles, the duo decided to expand to a full band. Cody and Lochlann brought on Sam Butler on trumpet, Kendrick Beltran on bass (sometimes saxophone), Lance Oliphant on lead guitar and Seth Willauer on drums to form the current lineup of Day Cruise. In addition to rapping and singing, Lochlann Gallaher plays a keytar synthesizer and Cody Hofmans plays rhythm guitar. The group has been rehearsing and reworking material to fit the new, funky, live sound. You can find them gigging around the Louisville, Kentucky area.
Nick Hill began as the solo project "Phourist". Wanting to expand his sound, he brought on the "Photons". Lineup changes over several years have led to the Louisville, KY foursome of Nick (vocals, keys, guitar), Andrew Critchelow (guitar, synth), Jailynn Lake-Noel (bass), and Scott Boice (drums). Together they are Phourist and the Photons, known for non-linear songcraft, winding musical passages, and adventurous arrangements flanking undeniable pop-rock hooks.
Mama Said String Band is four-piece collection of songwriters - Katie Didit (bass), David O’Neal (violin), Kaitlen Farmer (guitar), and Taylor Shuck (banjo). Based out of Louisville, KY and established in 2016, Mama Said String Band brings a refreshing reinvention to sounds once forgotten. Individually, each member’s background spans multiple cultures, genres, and styles. Together, they draw influences from Bluegrass, Folk and Americana while focusing on vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation to build an eclectic, eurythmic melody and tactfully delivered message.
A groovy rock band from Louisville, KY with a knack for both catchy hooks and deep improvisation. Mr. Please brings a new sound fusing fresh, danceable songs with jams that range from funky to ethereal.
Teddy Joe is a folk/blues artist from Louisville, KY. He writes songs about mental illness and addiction. Teddy hopes his music increases awareness and helps those struggling realize that they are not alone.
Nikolai Stevens is a folk singer/songwriter from California based out of Nashville, TN. He's worked as a mountain guide and EMT while pursuing music as a means of self-reflection and artistic expression. In 2020 he released his debut EP, "Orchard Ave", a collection of his first songs ranging from fictional stories like "'68 Camaro" to deeper personal cuts like "Prodigal Son". His next album, "Just In Case", is a concept album set to release November 26th, 2021, with single "Velvet Glove" coming out on October 16th, 2021, and single "I Want to Know" coming out November 3rd.
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