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The Trout Show
by The Trout
Welcome to "The Trout Show," where the river of music flows and the catch of the day is always a harmonious journey. I'm your host, The Trout, and I invite you to dive deep into the world of music through up-close and personal interviews with a diverse array of musicians. Whether they're established legends or rising stars, each episode is a unique exploration of the artist behind the melody. Join me as we cast our lines into the vast ocean of musical talent, reeling in stories, experiences, and insights from the most captivating voices in the industry. From chart-toppers to hidden gems, "The Trout Show" is your go-to podcast for an intimate encounter with the artists who make the soundtrack to our lives. Expect compelling conversations, revealing anecdotes, and a front-row seat to the creative process as we navigate the currents of the music world together. Get ready to be hooked on the authentic, unfiltered discussions that un
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Clarity Music Marketing Interview: How to Market Your Music as a Performer
If you’re a performer trying to get your music heard in a crowded industry, this interview is for you. We sit down with Claire Donzelli of Clarity Music Marketing, a Los Angeles-based agency founded by a working artist who gets what it’s really like to juggle creating and promoting. Claire shares...
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From Kent State Dorms to Billboard Charts: The Tropidelic Story
From the cold streets of Cleveland comes Tropidelic, the high-energy force blending reggae rock, funk, hip-hop, and pure party vibes. Formed in the mid-2000s at Kent State University by frontman Matthew Roads and friends, the band has spent nearly two decades building a grassroots following…
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At the Crossroads Guitar Festival - My Weekend With Guitar Legends
In this episode, I take you inside Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 in Austin, Texas. Over two unforgettable nights at the Moody Center, generations of guitar greats—including Clapton, John Mayer, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Trey Anastasio, Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Emmanuel, and…
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Ethan Setiawan: The Mandolin Genius Breaking All the Rules
From Goshen, Indiana, to the national stage, Ethan Setiawan has established himself as one of the most formidable and versatile mandolinists of his generation. A two-time champion—winning both the National Mandolin Championship and the Rockygrass Mandolin Championship—he honed his craft at…
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Ruby Dice - Left a Mountain Town and Became Part of the Austin Music Scene
Ruby Dice is an Austin-based Americana artist, bassist, and bandleader whose sound pulls from mountain grit and Texas soul — country, rock, and raw honesty. Originally from Gunnison, Colorado, she has shared the stage with Brian Wilson, recorded with members of Band of Heathens, and become a...
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Young Allies Band - The Sound of Now in New York
From New York comes Young Allies — a band built on collaboration, atmosphere, and songs that take their time. Led by singer, songwriter, and actor Fritz Michel, Young Allies grew out of his solo work into a full group sound, with guitarist Tosh Sheridan, bassist Gavin Price, drummer Isaac…
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35 Years After “I’m Too Sexy”: Right Said Fred Look Back (And Don’t Hold Back)
They’re the British brothers who turned a gym-inspired joke into a worldwide phenomenon. Richard and Fred Fairbrass — better known as Right Said Fred — exploded onto the scene with “I’m Too Sexy,” a debut single that hit Number One in America and made them the first act to do that since The...
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Young British Guitarist Shiveena Saw on Music and Supporting Eric Clapton’s Crossroads
From Swansea, UK, comes 18-year-old guitarist Shiveena Saw — a young player already using her talent to make a difference. She first picked up the guitar at age eight after seeing Slash, went on to become the prestigious Millfield Musician of the Year in 2025, and won gold medals at the UK…
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Lena Rome: The Mexican Country Artist Putting Mexico on the Country Map
From the heart of Monterrey, Nuevo León, comes a powerful voice blending the soul of American country with the rich sounds of Northern Mexico. Meet Lena Rome — a Mexican country-rock artist who pours her pure heart into every song. Proudly carrying her roots while forging her own path, she’s a...
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Piano Without Borders: Kimball Gallagher & 88 International
Welcome to The Trout Show… where stories of passion, purpose, and possibility come alive. Today we spotlight concert pianist, composer, and visionary Kimball Gallagher — a true pianist without borders. From a groundbreaking 88-concert tour that spanned every continent to the founding of 88...
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Martin Luther McCoy - From Across the Universe to Welcome Back Love
For years, Martin Luther McCoy has been one of those rare talents who moves seamlessly between worlds. A gifted musician with deep roots in soul, blues, and rock, he's also graced the screen in major films, bringing his presence to stories that reached millions. Now, he's stepping back into the...
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Erin Alyssa: Rising Indie Star, New Music, Working with Grammy Winner Janet Robin, and Pink's Surprise Stage Appearance
Erin Alyssa is a rising talent making waves in the music scene. She just released new music and her highly anticipated album is on the way. Erin has had the incredible opportunity to work with Grammy-winning guitarist and producer Janet Robin. And get this — Pink once surprised everyone by…
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West of Spaghetti: Janet Robin on The String Revolution's Cinematic New Sound
The String Revolution is a Grammy-winning guitar trio blending rock, world, classical, and cinematic sounds into an all-guitar instrumental powerhouse. Formed in LA in 2015 by Janet Robin—Randy Rhoads’ only female student, along with Markus Illko and Robair Luis—they create rich, adventurous…
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Breaking Nashville: Angie K's Latin Country Revolution
Welcome national country artist Angie K. to the Trout show. Born in El Salvador and raised in Georgia, she’s shaking up Nashville with her fresh blend of modern country — raw storytelling, powerhouse vocals, and that signature Latin twist. You’ll hear bilingual lyrics, flamenco guitar, and even a...
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July Moon - Nashville's Indie Harmony Trio
Hey there, welcome to the show. Today we're diving into the world of July Moon, the rising indie band that's been turning heads with their dreamy sound and raw emotion. From their early days playing small clubs to their latest tracks climbing the charts, July Moon brings a fresh vibe that's all...
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Magnolia Rising - From Chapel Hart Roots to Fresh Country Horizons
Meet Magnolia Rising — the dynamic country duo featuring Devynn Hart and Trea Swindle, celebrated alumni of the beloved trio Chapel Hart. After captivating audiences worldwide with powerhouse harmonies and unforgettable performances on America’s Got Talent, these talented cousins are blazing a…
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From Heartbreak to Harmony - The Life of Nashville Musician Clark Hill
Clark Hill is a talented singer-songwriter whose soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics have captured the attention of music lovers around the world. With a career spanning several decades, he has released numerous critically acclaimed albums blending elements of rock, folk, and blues into a sound…
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Blues Rock Power Couple: When Rivers Meet Interview with Grace & Aaron
Today on the show, we welcome one of the UK's most exciting and hard-working independent acts in the blues-rock scene. Hailing from Essex, England, When Rivers Meet is the powerhouse husband-and-wife duo of Grace and Aaron Bond. Since forming in 2016, they've carved their own path without major...
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Feelin' Alright No More - Remembering Dave Mason
In this heartfelt tribute episode, The Trout dives deep into the life and music of rock legend **Dave Mason**, the co-founder of Traffic who passed away on April 19, 2026 at age 79. From his early days writing classics like “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe” to his massive solo hit “We Just...
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Alex Kilroy - The Romanian Guitarist Redefining Rock
Today I'm sitting down with Alex Kilroy, the Romanian guitarist who's been turning heads across Europe and beyond. From Bucharest stages to international festivals, Alex blends bluesy rock riffs with Eastern European folk influences in a way nobody else is doing. One of his tracks even features...
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The Gritty Sound of Texas: Inside Jay Hooks' Rock 'n' Blues World
Jay Hooks is a Texas blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Houston. With a career spanning since the late 1980s, he's known for his searing guitar tone, raw vocals, and high-energy performances that blend gritty Texas blues with rock swagger. Influenced by legends like Stevie Ray...
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Crossroads Reloaded - Eric Clapton's 2026 Revival
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival is a legendary guitar showcase he started back in nineteen ninety-nine—think epic jams with legends like Jeff Beck, John Mayer, and Santana—where all ticket sales and related proceeds go straight to funding the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. That's his own...
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Four Strings, Zero Dignity – Chatting with Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, founded in nineteen eighty-five by George Hinchliffe and Kitty Lux, is the world's original all-ukulele ensemble—think classical poise meets cheeky covers of pop, jazz, and movie themes. Dressed in tuxes, they strum everything from Bowie to Beethoven on...
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Politics and Musicians - What Could Go Wrong
Music and politics have always collided—think Bob Dylan in the '60s or protest songs against wars—but in recent years (especially 2024–2026), it's exploded with social media amplifying everything. Artists' views alienate half their audience, politicians steal songs without permission, and...
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Different Worlds One Killer Sound - Wake the Nile
Coming up, Wake the Nile a new band from Austin, Texas. Don, straight out of Uganda, and Dominic, Tampa Bay kid, two strangers who crashed into each other in Austin last August. Different coasts, different routes, same fire. They bonded over late-night jams, swapped stories from Halfway, Round…
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Where Money Talks and Rock Walks
Welcome to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Money Talks, Rock Walks—the podcast that pulls back the curtain on Cleveland's shiny glass pyramid. Once built to honor the raw, guitar-driven legends who shaped rock 'n' roll—from Chuck Berry to the Beatles—it now feels more like a tourist trap than a…
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Guitar and Grit With Blues Great Boogie Long
Coming up next—straight from Baton Rouge, Louisiana—it's Jonathon 'Boogie' Long. This guitar-slinging blues-rock powerhouse grew up on gospel, won Guitar Center's King of the Blues back in twenty-eleven, and got inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. His latest album, Courage in the…
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Martin Ditcham - The Drums Behind the Legends
Meet Martin Ditcham—one of Britain's most versatile drummers and percussionists. He's been laying down grooves for decades, surrounded by rhythm from day one. Over that time, he's cowritten 'The Sweetest Taboo' with Shaday, grooved on The Rolling Stones' Undercover, powered Chris Reah's classics...
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ENYA - The Ghost That Sold 80 Million Records
Enya. The woman who sold eighty million records without ever stepping on stage. No tours. No selfies. Just layers of her own voice, stacked like cathedral glass, and a castle she calls home. She's Ireland's quiet queen—reclusive, timeless, and somehow everywhere. From 'Orinoco Flow' to 'Only…
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Echoes of the Legends - Real or Tribute Bands?
Welcome to Echoes of the Legends – the podcast that peels back every layer of those iconic groups you grew up on, only to find the lineup's... thinner than your vinyl sleeve. We're not chasing tour dates or ticket stubs; we're inside the story. Who stayed? Who ghosted? How does one lone founder...
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From Attorney to EDM Artist: Ellie Bloom’s New Beat
Think of a woman who spent years in courtrooms—sharp suits, long days, steady career. She was forty-two, still a practicing attorney, when she decided: why not chase the music she loved? That’s Ellie Bloom. Now she’s making dark, driving electro-pop—catchy beats that pull you in. She’s not…
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These Kids Changed Everything - Rob and Sky's Song of Hope
Welcome to a little slice of something real. I'm talking about Rob and Sky—two musicians who don't just write songs, they live them. They took this idea—that love's the only thing worth fighting for—and turned it into the song 'When We Love One Another.' Picture this: elementary kids running…
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Epic Portraits: Meet the Woman Behind Rock and Blues Best Photos
In a world where one picture is worth a thousand words, Allison Morgan proves it daily --- snapping legends like rock stars and blues singers in their prime. Famous faces, iconic moments, all through her lens. Her photography breathes life into music's greatest stories. Get to know Allison with…
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EDM Star Kendra Erika Transforms James Bond Songs With "License to Thrill"
Join us for an electrifying conversation with EDM powerhouse Kendra Erika as she unveils her upcoming album License to Thrill: The James Bond Songbook. From reimagining classics like "GoldenEye" and "Skyfall" with her signature electronic flair to sharing behind-the-scenes stories of blending…
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Leanne Binder Ohio’s Powerhouse Vocalist and Soulful Story Teller
Leanne Binder is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and entertainer known for her soulful voice and commanding stage presence. With a repertoire that effortlessly spans blues, rock, roots, and Americana, Leanne has performed everywhere from intimate listening rooms to massive festival stages. She’s…
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Before There was Stevie Ray - There was Lonnie Mack
The Trout's exclusive interview with Holly Mack, Lonnie Mack's daughter in this episode of Vinyl to Viral on the The Trout Show. Lonnie Mack (1941–2016) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter widely recognized as the father of blues-rock guitar. Born Lonnie McIntosh on a sharecropper’s...
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Hoxie Rae - Etta James James Vibes Meet Modern Betrayal Blues
Meet Hoxie Rae—New York’s indie soul firestorm channeling Ma Rainey’s grit, Etta James’ fire, and Sharon Jones’ swagger into pure, unfiltered magic. She chose her name “Hoxie” to honor her steel-willed grandmother who became her rock, and “Rae” from her childhood nickname. From a note from an...
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Na Na Hey Hey Who Knew? The Rise of a Classic
Dive into the wild, improbable story of “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by Steam, a 1969 B-side that stumbled into #1 glory. Join us as we unravel how a throwaway studio jam, recorded in one night by a fake band, became a million-selling chart-topper and a timeless sports anthem. From the...
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Marcus Hummon Changed Country Music Forever
Marcus Hummon is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, playwright, and author whose illustrious career has left an indelible mark on country music and beyond. Born on December 28, 1960, as the son of a career diplomat, Hummon's early years were a global odyssey,...
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How a 1963 Whisper Changed Rock Music Forever
Ever wonder why the kings of hard rock called themselves Deep Purple? Spoiler: It's not the color—it's a sassy 1963 chart-topper by sax-wielding Nino Tempo & whisper-queen April Stevens! This podcast spills the tea on the song's wild ride: from big band roots to a flubbed demo that became a…
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NYC Indie Artist Nikita Lev - Exclusive Interview
In the electric haze of New York City, where dreams clash like subway cars at rush hour, Nikita Lev emerged—a force of indie-rock grace wrapped in folk's raw whisper. Born and raised amid the skyscrapers, she was weaned on chamber strings and '90s band riffs, picking up flute and piano as a kid...
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Alyssa Lies Unfiltered: Jason Michael Carroll's Raw Story on The Trout Show
Get ready for an unforgettable sit-down with country music’s soul-stirring storyteller, Jason Michael Carroll, on The Trout Show! From his days as a U.S. Marine to crafting the heart-wrenching No. 5 hit “Alyssa Lies,” Jason’s journey is as raw as his baritone voice. In this exclusive interview…
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Is Rhys Stygal the Next Stevie Ray Vaughn
Rhys John Stygal is a remarkably talented young guitarist from London, UK, widely hailed as a blues sensation and often dubbed "the next Stevie Ray Vaughan" for his uncanny emulation of SRV's searing tone, phrasing, and fretboard command. At just 17 years old (born February 27, 2008), Rhys has...
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Frank Hannon’s Reflections Revealed: Tesla Legend’s Explosive Solo Album! Exclusive Interview!
The Trout was honored to an exclusive interview with Frank Hannon, legendary former lead guitarist and co-founder of Tesla, known for iconic rock anthems like 'Love Song.' Frank’s just released his solo instrumental album, Reflections, on September 12, 2025. After a year of personal loss, he...
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Merry Clayton and the Rolling Stones: The Soul of Gimme Shelter
Join us for a gripping episode diving into the life and legacy of Merry Clayton, the soul and gospel powerhouse behind the unforgettable vocals on the Rolling Stones' 1969 classic, "Gimme Shelter." Born on Christmas Day 1948 in New Orleans, Clayton's journey began in her father’s church, singing...
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From Noise to Nirvana - The Ray Dolby Story
Ray Dolby (January 18, 1933 – September 12, 2013) was an American engineer and inventor whose name became synonymous with pristine sound. Born in Portland, Oregon, Dolby’s fascination with audio began early, playing piano and clarinet while tinkering with sound technology as a teenager. At just…
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From American Idol to Nashville Star - Garrett Jacobs Rise in Country Music
Hailing from Valdosta, Georgia, and raised in Boseyour City, Louisiana, Garrett Jacobs stole hearts on American Idol Season 16 with soulful renditions like “It’s a Man’s World,” reaching the Top 14. Now 25 and based in Nashville, he’s signed with Sony Music Publishing and CAA, cementing his…
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Courthouse Americana - Our Nation's Song
Join us for a heartfelt interview with the spirited musicians who ignite the historic Texas County Courthouse square every Saturday with the soul-stirring sounds of Americana music. These proud artists weave the red, white, and blue into every note, blending folk, country, blues, and rock to...
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Shredding at 13 - Saxon Weiss on His Journey as a Guitar Prodigy
Saxon Weiss is a 13-year-old guitar prodigy, singer, and songwriter captivating audiences with his extraordinary talent and genre-defying style. Starting his musical journey at age 2 with a drum kit, Saxon taught himself ukulele at 3 and mastered Hawaiian slack key guitar by 7. Now proficient in...
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The Imaginaries - Fever Secrets and Oklahoma Roots
Rick Troutman aka The Trout is thrilled to introduce the imaginaries and American folk rock duo from Oklahoma for today's YouTube and podcast interview. Featuring husband and wife Shane Henry on guitar and vocals and Maggie McClure on keys and vocals, their soulful pop Americana evokes Tom Petty...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to "The Trout Show," where the river of music flows and the catch of the day is always a harmonious journey. I'm your host, The Trout, and I invite you to dive deep into the world of music through up-close and personal interviews with a diverse array of musicians. Whether they're established legends or rising stars, each episode is a unique exploration of the artist behind the melody.
Join me as we cast our lines into the vast ocean of musical talent, reeling in stories, experiences, and insights from the most captivating voices in the industry. From chart-toppers to hidden gems, "The Trout Show" is your go-to podcast for an intimate encounter with the artists who make the soundtrack to our lives.
Expect compelling conversations, revealing anecdotes, and a front-row seat to the creative process as we navigate the currents of the music world together. Get ready to be hooked on the authentic, unfiltered discussions that un
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Welcome to "The Trout Show," where the river of music flows and the catch of the day is always a harmonious journey. I'm your host, The Trout, and I invite you to dive deep into the world of music through up-close and personal interviews with a diverse array of musicians. Whether they're...
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