Hey, Good For You!

Rachel, Harmoni, and Alison catch up on the latest and delve into some interesting subjects, ending with the revelation of some "inside" bass secrets!   Subjects include:- Rachel’s birthday!- Rachel goes to a drag show- One year anniversary of the podcast- Exercising- Rachel plays Reese Witherspoon’s birthday party- Being safe in bars- Addiction to phones- How social media affects kids- Restricting screen time- Alison touring with Amy Grant- Rachel subbing with Chesney- 5 string vs 4 string bass- Mistakes!

Part Two of the girls' interview the inimitable Holly Gleason, a universally respected journalist, music critic, author, artist development consultant, songwriter, and beloved friend of the music community.  Subjects for this episode include:- The thread through all of Holly’s writing- Garth Brooks and "The Thunder Rolls"- Changes at Rolling Stone- Starstruck by Pavarotti- Up and coming artists- Colorologists- The Country Music Hall of Fame- Co-writing the Kenny Chesney book titled "Heart Life Music"- Keith Whitley- Hard work and talent- Future projects

The girls interview the inimitable Holly Gleason, a universally respected journalist, music critic, author, artist development consultant, songwriter, and beloved friend of the music community.   Subjects for this episode include:- Introducing Holly- Writing with Kenny Chesney- Honoring Nashville’s writing legacy- Superstars who are humble- How Holly met Kenny- Growing up playing golf- Meeting Vince gill- Interviewing Neil Young- The first Farm Aid- Getting Chesney wrong- Interviewing Lou Reed- Steve Earl and Cowboy Junkies- Four archetypes of critics- Tanya Tucker and Lucinda Williams- Writing a hit song

Rachel, Harmoni, and Alison continue catching up on the latest and dishing about these subjects:- The growth of Rachel and Brian's new Playola app- How Playola stations are built- Harmoni updates her grad school experiences- Alison talks about law school and having practice law for 8 years- Compassion fatigue- Balancing music and other jobs- Rachel plays on the current huge hit, "Be Her"- The changing session world- AI and the music industry- AI and the Super Bowl- The scattered music industry- Writing songs with AI

It's another "Just Us Girls" episode!  In this one  Rachel, Harmoni, and Alison discuss:- Rachel and Harmoni in Nashville- Going on retreats- Enjoying a challenging pace- Traveling abroad- Performing on a cruise ship- Madison Cunningham- Going to shows as a spectator, not a musician- Why do some musicians dislike Disney World? - Endorsement deals- Carol Kaye- Playola update- Spotify stinks- Taking a break from creativity

Jim "Moose" Brown does it all musically, and he does it well.   He is a hit songwriter, Grammy-nominated, producer, studio and live keyboard player and guitar player -and one of the most well-liked members of the Nashville music community.  Moose's touring experience includes Bob Seger and currently Vince Gill.  The HGFY girls were thrilled to have Moose join them for a couple great episodes!In this episode:- Moose's production work- Perfection is overrated- Making music you care about- The red carpet at the Grammy's- Rachel nominated for Texas producer of the year- Austin music scene- Track builders in Nashville- Being a good hang- Making players comfortable- Modern country radio- Harmoni and adjusting to playing at the Sphere- Instant gratification- Alison and the Monkees- MTV- Working with Bob Seger- Crushes on musicians- Moose and touring with Vince Gill

Jim "Moose" Brown does it all musically, and he does it well.   He is a hit songwriter, Grammy-nominated, producer, studio and live keyboard player and guitar player -and one of the most well-liked members of the Nashville music community.  Moose's touring experience includes Bob Seger and currently Vince Gill.  The HGFY girls were thrilled to have Moose join them for a couple great episodes!In this episode:- Moose's many contributions to music - Rosie and the Revival recording and performing one of Moose's songs- Working with Willie Nelson and Vince gill- Almost losing an arm- Growing up in Detroit and eventually moving to Nashville- Touring with Marie Osmond- The girls discuss playing upright bass- The struggle of starting out in Nashville- The writing landscape changing in Nashville- Moose's story of writing “It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere” with Don Rollins- His musical inspiration- Space in records- The effect of AI on the music industry

Jen Gunderman is a highly sought-after keyboard player.  She tours with Sheryl Crow, is a busy session player, plays in the house band of numerous awards shows, and leads the renowned Vince Guaraldi-themed band "The Ornaments."   Rachel, Harmoni, and Alison were thrilled to have Jen join them for an insightful and joyful couple of episodes!Subjects in Part 2 include:Jen's journey to living in Nashville, touring with husband Audley Freed, joining Sheryl Crow’s band, the great guitar player/band leader Peter Stroud, not being a gear-head, having financial freedom as a musician, touring vs. Broadway (downtown Nashville) musicians, changing rates and fees for musicians, AI and the future of music, staying young playing music, makeup and skinny jeans, truck stops and nasty bathrooms, the glamour profession, getting comfortable on gigs, and appreciating van tours and local color.

Jen Gunderman is a highly sought-after keyboard player.  She tours with Sheryl Crow, is a busy session player, plays in the house band of numerous awards shows, and leads the renowned Vince Guaraldi-themed band "The Ornaments."   Rachel, Harmoni, and Alison were thrilled to have Jen join them for an insightful and joyful couple of episodes!Subjects in Part 1 include:Jen's having studied music in Germany, working for Columbia Records, moving to Seattle, studying Nigerian drumming, the importance of not deceiving yourself, gender standards in music, Rachel's auditions for Beyonce, Jen's teaching at Vanderbilt and her touring with The Jayhawks, the issue of whether looks matter on gigs, playing percussion, and The Ornaments.

Room for flexibility, prioritizing yourself, boundaries, Rachel’s pregnancies, Alison’s new song about Waylon Jennings, music video nostalgia, taking improv classes, bass playing and accessories, time blocking, parenting and social media, and being comfortable with boredom.

Processing sadness, the emotional power of music, Rachel is writing again, Harmoni studying counseling, career anxiety, having and losing power, managing food issues, anxiety as fuel, and sitting still.

Manifesting, saying no, Rachel’s 2025 projects, The Lockhearts, Rachel’s recommendations, Harmoni’s recommendations, book club, Johnny’s recommendations, One Battle After Another, UFO’s, Alison’s recommendations, Pino Palladino, Ken Burns and Cameron Crowe.

The origin of Hey Good For You!, Alison plays at the rock and roll hall of fame, Keith Urban, Johnny’s 2025, being in a band again, Harmoni’s 2025, adjusting to the Sphere, Alison’s 2025, career perspective, Rachel’s 2025, dealing with being fired, travel plans, Johnny falls in love, Alison’s Merle Haggard tribute band, and the rules of session bass playing.

The Nashville Cats, accepting praise, fame and its complications, giving artists songs, bravery and desperation, creating synergy, leg warmers, celebrity fitness influencers, guitar stores, and sound checking.

Jay Joyce and Flaming Red, Clint meets Patti Griffin, Alison and Shawn Colvin, bus bunk comfort, genre switching, didgeridoo, Michel Bolton and Ryan Adams, favorite bass players, and Clint falls down at BNA.

Hosting a Metallica podcast, obsession, camping, gear nostalgia, producing Morgan Wade, producing vocals, mean producing, making a session relaxed, leaving mistakes, and honesty in music.

Episode 20 - PlayolaPeople pleasing, having character, saying no, Rachel’s music app, overworked, naps, working with your spouse, making things better for artists, Harmoni’s cover gig, Spinal Tap 2, re-creating magic

Episode 19 - Second ChaptersNeeding to take a break, Harmoni talks Chesney gig, musicians are different, tales of being fired, Rachel’s new motto, a brush with fame, Rachel’s solo records, Harmoni in school, group therapy, Alison tours with Peter Frampton, Alison and Waylon Jennings

Rachel’s crossed eye, middle school meanness, being one of the guys, gaining momentum, gigs off the road, dealing with weird comments, burnout, unexpected great gigs, Farm Aid with Kenny Chesney, working through disappointment, Alison practicing law, having children

Burnout, underrated guitar players, JT Corenflos, producing Allison Moorer, touring with Seger, Rosie and the Revival, Nick Buda, touring with Chesney, Ashley Cleveland and Amy Grant, early bands, writing number 1 songs

Recording at Kenny’s, Michael Rhodes, great session bassists, the Nerve, new waves of music in Nashville, Pat McLaughlin, Jeff Beck, Joe Satriani and guitar pedals, playing loud, playing with a pick, Kenny’s solo record, session work, burnout

Rachel nominated for bass player of the year, awards culture, Allison’s first nomination, 90’s bass playing, session culture, money in sessions, producers hiring musicians, making records, turning down sessions, having a baby and momentum, feeling insecure, getting let go from a session

Sleep schedules, Luna the cat, difficult cats, ex-girlfriends, profanity, Alison’s phwooms, bass playing straight 8ths, Alison’s apple watch, Harmoni and the Sphere, becoming a character on stage, social anxiety, listening to the band

Moving to Austin, time in Brooklyn, Jerry Dumott, networking, gigging in a big city, Rachel in Boston, making a Miranda Lambert record, Conrad’s favorite drummers, Ringo as an influence, Levon Helm, traditional vs. match grip, EQing bass with kick drum, Allison gets fired

Playing with Chuck Berry, getting the NRBQ gig, playing with no setlist, Bob Schneider connections, being uncomfortable on stage, performing with Bob Schneider, working with Patty Griffin, Allison’s dad, authenticity, Allison, Conrad and Rodney Crowell, writing credit in sessions, differences between Austin and Nashville, cartridge origins

Jaco Pastorious, being free to be creative, momentum, being heartbroken by the music industry, Rachel confronts celebrities, being your own advocate, car talk, playing off Chesney’s vocal, playing with Edwin McCain, underrated artists, Nick’s pet peeves for bass players, working with Nashville veterans

Nick moving to Nashville, Nick’s first session, Nick at Berkley, an embarrassing gig moment, benefits of being a side musician, time and experience, giving advice to younger players, being yourself vs. emulating your heroes, playing along to records, Rachel learning to play bass, finding your voice

 Nick working with the girls, preparing for The Sphere residency, gear changes for the Sphere, Rachel and Nick’s first gig together, Alison and Nick’s blues gig, playing with different drummers, Harmoni and Nick playing with Chesney, Nick getting the Chesney gig, playing awards shows, Rosie and the Revival, playing clubs around Nashville, clubs in Austin.

writing songs with your kids, getting into music as a kid, the importance of music theory, Wes Montgomery, embracing fear with curiosity, ego, Alison and Carol Kay, dream bass lessons, Rachel plays with Steve Jordan, Steve Jordan stories

Alison in NYC, CMA Awards, token female bass players, playing in the shadows, recording for a Christmas special, timing and feel with other musicians, appreciating good drummers, learning to read music

Harmoni’s tantrum, Rachel’s gear issues, love/hate relationships with gear, Alison’s basses, Rachel’s basses, Harmoni’s first bass guitars, playing what feels good, jazz vs. precision basses, learning about good tone, Leo Fender getting it right, Alison meets Jaco Pastorious, Rachel’s Berkley audition, Harmoni moves to Nashville, getting work in Nashville, Nashville session scene, perceptions as musicians, writers and producers

Alison, Rachel and Harmoni discuss the worst things they've had said to them in sessions, Rachel and Harmoni's experience working with Hank Jr., Alison becoming a lawyer, responding to burnout, Alison's discography and playing with Vince Gill, Nashville sessions in the 90s, Rachel moving to Austin, the industry changing, Harmoni getting the Kenny Chesney gig, Rachel subbing on the Kenny Chesney gig and performing in a stadium.

Alison, Rachel and Harmoni talk about breaking into the session scene, being assertive in sessions, side musicians, strong personalities in the studio, getting started on bass, Rachel's producing experience, work and relationships, Harmoni winning Austin Bass Player of the Year, how the podcast came together and complicated studio dynamics.

In this episode Alison, Rachel and Harmoni introduce each other and talk about being in girl bands, the challenges of getting gigs as females, gender dynamics on the road, sexual power, Peter Pan syndrome, boundaries with co-workers, Harmoni's stage wardrobe with Kenny Chesney, Rachel's experience in the CMA house band, being hair and makeup ready, and expectations for female musicians.