Emily Wolfe blasts into The Marinade! Emily's self-titled record was released in 2019 and it is a kick-ass collection of work. We caught up with Emily ahead of her show at Will's Pub in Orlando, FL to discuss the making of her most recent record and what she has in store going forward.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode | Jay Cobb Anderson
Jay Cobb Anderson slides into The Marinade! Jay is one of three principal songwriters in the band Fruition. Fruition has been busy lately. Their seven-song project Wild as the Night was released in late 2019 and its companion set of songs Broken at the Break of Day came out in January of 2020. Jay and Jason caught up by phone earlier this year to discuss the making of Fruition's new projects, how to balance a creative life, and much more.
You can find all things Fruition at fruitionband.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 48 | Caleb Caudle
Caleb Caudle dives into The Marinade! Caleb is a songwriter originally from North Carolina. His most recent album was 2018's Crushed Coins, but he is about to release a new record very soon! Caleb stopped by Marinade studios in Orlando, FL after his set at the Folk Yeah Festival.
Caleb and Jason talk about the heaviness of death, music as therapy (or not), how to stave off depression, and much more.
You can find all things Caleb at calebcaudle.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode: Tom Meikle (Mappe Of)
Tom Miekle (Mappe Of) slaloms into The Marinade! Tom is a musician who records under the name Mappe Of. Mappe Of's record The Isle of Ailynn was released in November of 2019. It is a gorgeous concept record set in a fictional world that has provided the soundtrack for many a writing session at Marinade Studios lately.
You can find all things Mappe Of at mappeof.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 47 | Kelsey Waldon
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Kelsey Waldon races into The Marinade! Kelsey released one of our favorite records of 2019 in White Noise/White Lines. We caught up with Kelsey at the Bob Carr Theatre in Orlando, FL, ahead of her set in support of John Prine. Kelsey and Jason talk about the importance of place, how isolation can facilitate creativity, and the...colorful language anonymous commenters sometimes use on the internet.
You can find all things Kelsey Waldon at kelseywaldon.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 46 | Seth Walker Returns
Seth Walker grooves his way into The Marinade! Seth is a musician originally from North Carolina whose latest record Are You Open? is one of our favorites from 2019. This is Seth's second time on The Marinade. Last time we covered a ton of ground and this conversation picks up right where we left off two years ago. You can find all things Seth at sethwalker.com.
The song featured in this episode is "Inside" off of Are You Open?
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 45 | Verlon Thompson Returns
Verlon Thompson returns to The Marinade! Verlon spent twenty-five-plus years as Guy Clark's guitar player and songwriting partner. Plus, he spent two decades writing songs that were recorded by the likes of Keith Whitley, Randy Travis, Alan Jackson, and many more. The last time Jason and Verlon talked was in 2016 at Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa. This time they caught up at Suwannee Roots Revival in Live Oak, FL.
The song you are hearing in this episode is "The Guitar" written by Verlon Thompson and Guy Clark as performed by Verlon. You can find all things Verlon at verlonthompson.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 44 | Melody Walker
Melody Walker flies into The Marinade! Melody is the principal songwriter and lead singer for the band Front Country. Melody writes powerful songs sung from a powerful voice- one that, as you will see in the course of this conversation, is connected to a powerful, thoughtful mind. Front Country’s most recent record is Other Love Songs, which you can pick up at frontcountryband.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 43 | Shawn James
Shawn James slinks into The Marinade! Shawn is a singer and songwriter whose most recent record The Dark and the Light is as gorgeous and complicated as the man himself. We caught up ahead of his show at Soundbar in Orlando, FL.
You can find all things Shawn James at shawnjamesmusic.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 42 | Austin Lucas Returns
Austin Lucas blazes into The Marinade for a second time! Austin's new live record No One is Immortal dropped on 10.18.19 and it is so good, y'all. Naturally, we used this as an opportunity to go off about fascism for forty minutes. This conversation is incredibly passionate and we are so grateful for Austin's time and energy.
You can find all things Austin Lucas and buy his new record at austinlucas.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 41 | Kevn Kinney
The legendary songwriter Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin wiggles into The Marinade. Kevn and Jason caught up in Tallahassee, FL ahead of Drivin N Cryin's outstanding set at the Capital City Amphitheatre. Kevn opens up about the granular details of his creative process, how difficult it is to buy the right number of bananas, and so much more.
You can find all things Drivin N Cryin at drivinncryin.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 40 | Chad Cochran
Chad Cochran sinks into The Marinade! Chad is a photographer and artist based in Cleveland, OH. His latest project is an incredibly important photo essay available in the Fall Wellness issue of No Depression magazine.
Its objective is to normalize the conversation around mental health and you can order a copy at nodepression.com.
In this episode, Chad and I talk about the creative process that led to I Didn't Want to Tell You, how he fought through roadblocks, the toll that addiction takes on a family, and so much more.
The song used in this episode is "Lithium Blues" from the album From a White Hotel by Hawks and Doves, written by Kasey Anderson.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 39 | Cat Clyde
Cat Clyde wanders into The Marinade! Cat is a musician from Ontario, Canada, who is now based in Quebec. Her album Hunters Trance is one of our favorites of the year and we are so grateful for the opportunity to catch up with her. Cat sat down with us at Great Lakes Brewing in Toronto, where we were visiting on vacation. The stars aligned for this episode.
You can find all things Cat Clyde at catclydemusic.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 38 | Matt Burke Returns
Matt Burke of Have Gun, Will Travel dons his creative galoshes for a stormy Marinade. Have Gun, Will Travel's latest record is a gorgeous collection of songs called Strange Chemistry. Matt talked about the making of the album on Episode 14 and has returned to celebrate the finished product. We talk about writers as musicians, musicians as writers, the beauty of a clean page, and so much more.
You can find all things Have Gun, Will Travel and pick up a copy of the new record at hgwtmusic.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 37 | Erica Blinn
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 36 | Shema Shine
Shema Shine shakes her way into The Marinade! Shema is a guitarist, songwriter, and singer based in Central Florida. Her soulful playing and singing have been honed from countless hours of dedication to her craft. You can find all things Shema Shine and her band the Shakers on Facebook and Instagram, and get down on some of their music on Soundcloud.
"Sweet Darlin'" by Shine and the Shakers is presented in this episode with express permission from the artist.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 35 | C.H. Hooks
C.H. Hooks sinks into the blackwater of The Marinade! Hooks wrote my favorite book of 2019 thus far. The novel is called Alligator Zoo Park Magic. Hooks spins a mystical, hilarious, and heartbreaking story set in small-town, rural Florida. Check out this conversation then pick up a copy of the book.
The music in this episode is from Kyle Keller. You can find his tunes at kylekellermusic.bandcamp.com.
C.H. Hooks's Alligator Zoo Park Magic is available wherever you buy books and at chhooks.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 34 | Jon Snodgrass Returns
Jon Snodgrass crash lands in The Marinade. Jon is a singer and songwriter who has an impressive solo catalog to his credit, as well as extensive work with the bands Drag the River, Scorpios, and Armchair Martian. In addition to being a wonderful songwriter, Jon is a sweetheart and a hilarious guy. We talk about everything from Husker Du to baseball and all points in between on this one.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 33 | Abby Owens
Abby Owens splashes down in The Marinade! Abby is a singer and songwriter who melds soul, rock, blues, and country into something uniquely her own. We caught up just after her set at Suwannee Spring Reunion on the grounds of Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park back in March of this year.
Abby was gracious and thoughtful and I am so honored to release this conversation to the world. Follow Abby on social media and find her records wherever you consume music.
Also, check out the Spotify playlist that accompanies this episode.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 32 | Graham Sharp
Graham Sharp dances into The Marinade. Graham is one of the principal songwriters in the Grammy award-winning band Steep Canyon Rangers. We caught up during Suwannee Spring Reunion at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and immediately went deep on the songwriting process.
The song used in this episode is "Let Me Out of This Town" from the band's album Out in the Open.