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May 8, 2025 37 min

#265 8 Ball Aitken

from Songwriter Trysts Hosted by Rae Leigh

🌟 NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW! Join Rae Leigh on the Songwriter Trysts podcast as she sits down with the one and only 8 Ball Aitken for an insightful and entertaining deep dive into his remarkable journey in music. From growing up in Australia to carving out a career as a songwriter and session musician in Nashville, 8 Ball shares the real stories behind the music and his signature swamp-blues sound. 🎤 In this episode, they explore: 🎶 Life and creativity in Nashville's vibrant music scene 🎸 The evolution of his unique swamp-blues style 📀 The story behind his new album Ice Cream Man 2, featuring the track "The Friends We Make" 🎉 Details about the upcoming Mt Coot-tha Songwriters Festival this May 📅 Join Us at the Mt Coot-tha Songwriters Festival! Celebrate the craft of songwriting in the stunning Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane. Enjoy live performances and workshops with artists including 8 Ball Aitken and Rae Leigh. A perfect day out for music lovers and creators alike! 📍 Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025 📍 Location: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane 🎟️ Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/mt-coot-... 📘 Facebook Event: /18qtdbo5uc 👇 Stay Connected & Show Your Support: 🔗 Follow 8 Ball Aitken: 🌐 Website: 8ballaitken.com 📘 Facebook: /8ballaitkenmusic 📸 Instagram: /8ballaitkenmusic 🎵 Bandcamp: 8ballaitken.bandcamp.com 📺 YouTube: /8ballaitken 🔗 Follow Songwriter Trysts: 🌐 Website: songwritertrysts.com 📘 Facebook: /songwritertrysts 📸 Instagram: /songwritertrysts 🎧 Podcast: Listen on Podbean 📺 YouTube: /@songwritertrysts 💬 We’d love your feedback! Let us know in the comments what you thought of the episode and who you’d love to see featured next. #8BallAitken #SongwriterTrysts #RaeLeigh #TheFriendsWeMake #NashvilleSongwriter #AussieMusic #MtCootthaFestival #IndependentArtist #SongwritingCommunity #PodcastEpisode

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