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Troubled Men Podcast
René Coman sits down with the original Troubled Man, Manny Chevrolet, over cocktails at the Ring Room, in the heart of an old-school New Orleans social haunt. Manny is an L.A. native who had been through the Hollywood wringer by his late 20s. He then moved to New Orleans to become a perennial candidate for mayor and make a feature film about it. René is a New Orleans native who's been in the music biz wringer since he was a child. They are the Troubled Men for Troubled Times.
Episodes
Troubled Men PodcastTMP352 JOHN MAGNIE CATCHES THE SPIRIT
The legendary singer, songwriter, pianist and accordion player is a founding member of the Subdudes, Li'l Queenie and the Percolators, and Ron Cuccia & the…
Troubled Men PodcastTMPBONUS HENRY GRIFFIN'S "BRENDA" PREVIEW
The award-winning filmmaker returns to discuss his new feature "Brenda" showing November 3rd at Canal Place Theater, as the Troubled Men suffer their first…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP351 BOBBY LOUIS DITULLIO RAISES THE BAR
The longtime harmonica player with Little Freddie King and perennial BJ's Bywater Lounge bartender first came to New Orleans as road manager for Ronnie Earl…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP350 JONATHAN FERRARA LENDS A HAND
The fine artist and co-owner of the Ferrara Showman Gallery is also founder of the annual "No Dead Artists” international exhibition as well the "Guns In The…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP349 ALISON FENSTERSTOCK AND MICHAEL TISSERAND ON BUNNY MATTHEWS
Decorated journalists and authors Alison Fensterstock and Michael Tisserand have recently completed a fantastic biography on a beloved New Orleans cartoonist…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP348 ANDY BIZER: BYWATER BLESSED
The civil rights attorney, artist manager, and singer with the Valparaiso Men's Chorus and the Shitty Stones has been a tireless champion of the disabled…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP347 JACQUES DELATOUR REPORTS FOR DUTY
He’s a Grammy-nominated recording engineer and record producer for artists including Steel Pulse, Dr. John, Better Than Ezra, Irma Thomas, and Carlo Nuccio’s…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP346 JERRY GIDDENS COMES AROUND AGAIN
The veteran singer, songwriter, and guitar player with Walking Wounded, the Stoney White Punks, and Killeen Foundry has released his latest solo record, "Sad…
Troubled Men PodcastFeral Zone 31 DOYLE GRISHAM AND NED HENRY MAKE THEIR OWN WEATHER
The decorated pedal steel guitarist and 25-year veteran of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer band joins René and songwriter, singer, and guitar player Ned Henry in…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP345 ANTHONY DONADO MAKES IT EASY
The drummer, songwriter, and singer with bands including Narcissy, the Bonapartes, the Low Amps, and the Abitals was also a member of the notorious Alex…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP344 ALEX MCMURRAY IS MR. TUESDAY NIGHT
The intrepid guitarist, songwriter, and singer with the Tin Men, the Valparaiso Men's Chorus, 007, Happy Talk, and Kings of the Small Time is also a veteran of…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP343 BRENT ROSE: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
The Grammy Award-winning saxophone player and composer with the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Otra, Charlie and the Tropicales, and Muevelo with Margie Perez is…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP342 DAPHNE PARKER POWELL: THE DEATH OF COOL
The award-winning singer, musician, and songwriter celebrates the release of her 7th album, "The Death of Cool," this week. Produced by Squirrel Nut Zippers'…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP341 ROSIE TRAN STANDS UP
The stand-up comic, producer, writer, model, and podcast host is a veteran of the L.A. and New Orleans comedy scenes with a new series "Rosie Tran Presents"…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP340 ERIC BOLIVAR BACK IN ACTION
The master drummer and percussionist with Bonerama, Lynn Drury, the Pimps of Joytime, and the Joe Krown Trio has also played with Anders Osborne, Tab Benoit…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP339 THE ROB HUDAK GOES FULL TILT
The singer, guitar player, and songwriter with the Hawtsies, the Newborn Naturals, and Boogie Man Smash is also the founder and CEO of Full Tilt Records and a…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP338 RANDY ELLIS CRUISES IN
The Grammy Award-winning guitarist with Chubby Carrier and Tyron Benoit also played with departed local legends Michael Ward and Dino Kruse. Under the Choupic…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP337 TRIXIE MINX UNVEILED
The award-winning burlesque performer, producer, and founding creative director of Fleur de Tease, Burgundy Burlesque, and Burlesque Ballroom cut her teeth in…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP 336 AARON WILKINSON: UP FROM THE SWAMP
The Honey Island Swamp Band singer, guitar and mandolin player, songwriter, and frontman spent years touring and recording with blue-eyed soul man Eric…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP335 DAVE JORDAN BOUNCES BACK
The award-winning roots rock songwriter, singer, guitarist, and bandleader was also the founding singer and bass player in the hard-touring funk jam band…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP334 OMARI NEVILLE: FAMILY TRADITION
The drummer, vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader of Omari Neville and the Fuel is also the son of legendary singer and percussionist Cyril Neville of the…
Troubled Men PodcastFeral Zone 30 AMY RIGBY: A MOD HOUSEWIFE TELLS ALL
The legendary songwriter, singer, guitarist, and author captured the spirit of a generation with her 1996 album "Diary Of A Mod Housewife," then chronicled her…
Troubled Men PodcastFeral Zone 29 JEFF BOUDREAUX: A NEW ORLEANIAN IN PARIS
The acclaimed drummer, percussionist, bandleader, and instructor has played with an astounding list of artists including Randy Brecker, John Scofield, Astrud…
Troubled Men PodcastFeral Zone 28 JAKE FLACK: THOUSAND $ CAR REVISITED
The award-winning singer, guitarist, and songwriter with the Neptunes, Thousand $ Car, the Rhodes Tavern Troubadours, King Soul, and FLACK started his first…
Troubled Men PodcastFeral Zone 27 PAUL CEBAR'S SUNDAY RIDE
The beloved songwriter, guitarist, singer, and bandleader of the Milwaukeeans and Tomorrow Sound has counted Joe Ely, Bonnie Raitt, Nick Lowe, and Pat…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP333 DAVE JAMES UNWRAPPED
The guitarist and singer with the Susan Cowsill band has also logged time with Amanda Shaw, Gal Holiday's Honky Tonk Revue, and Dirty Mouth, all while holding…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP332 RICKY SEBASTIAN ON THE BLOCK
The world-renowned drummer, composer, and music instructor's resume includes stints playing with Jaco Pastorius, John Scofield, Gil Evans, Tania Maria, Herbie…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP331 MAX SANDERS GETS HEARD
The young guitarist, singer, and songwriter performing with Maggie Koerner, Lynn Drury, Dave Jordan, and the recent New Orleans edition of "The Last Waltz"…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP330 MILES B. JORDAN: VISUAL ANTHROPOLOGY
The acclaimed fine art photographer and photojournalist published several photo books while still in undergraduate school. "Project 504-907" contrasted his…
Troubled Men PodcastFeral Zone 26 ROBBIE FULKS NOW
The Grammy-nominated singer, guitar player, songwriter, and record producer has released 16 solo albums and collaborated with luminaries including Steve…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP329 CHRIS FINNEY IN THE MIX
He's a two-time Grammy Award-winning recording engineer, record and video producer, and owner of the new Uptown audio visual production facility, Sound From…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP328 JOE ASHLAR GETS HAPPY
The organ and piano ace who's toured with Bonerama, Dr. John's final band, and the Take Me to the River AllStars has also played or recorded with Nicholas…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP327 CHARLIE BROWN: SLUMMING IN BEVERLY HILLS
The novelist, filmmaker, and publisher of Dirty Magick Magazine is also a college professor and director of the absurdist band showcase "Escape from the Secret…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP326 ALEX MALLET BUCKLES UP
The guitarist, songwriter, and singer with John “Papa" Gros, Adam Pearce, and Layla Musselwhite has teamed up with a supergroup of veteran sidemen as Captain…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP325 CAESAR MEADOWS' LIFE IN THE MOGI HOUSE
The award-winning cartoonist, animator, and illustrator behind Mogihead comics is a founding member of the 24-hour Draw-A-Thon, the comics editor for…
Troubled Men PodcastFeral Zone 25 ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO: MYTH AND MEMORY
The legendary singer, guitarist, and songwriter, once named artist of the decade, started with the Nuns in the early days of the San Francisco punk scene and…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP324 TYRON BENOIT TAKES THE STAGE
The singer, guitarist , accordion player, and songwriter has been barnstorming the festival circuit in advance of his "Mid-City" album. After growing up in…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP323 JOHNNY PENNINO: BOURBON STREET PARADE
The veteran tenor saxophone player grew up with family friends Louis Prima and Sam Butera as his mentors, becoming bandleader of his own group the Emperors at…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP322 OVI GIRON JUMPS IN
The 3rd-generation multi-instrumentalist spent his formative years in his family band, Ovi G. and Los Ranas (the Froggies), the latest incarnation of a group…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP321 WACKO WADE WRIGHT: RIDING WITH THE KING
The drummer and manager for Little Freddie King has been with the legendary electric country blues man for over three decades, sheparding every aspect of his…
Troubled Men PodcastFeral Zone 24 COLE WILLIAMS: CULTURAL ARCHITECT
The award-winning vocalist, piano player, songwriter, and WWOZ radio host grew up in the Caribbean community in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, singing in the Seventh…
Troubled Men PodcastFeral Zone 23 JOE GELINI: CHA WA RISES UP
The Grammy-nominated drummer and bandleader of Cha Wa first encountered the rhythms of the Mardi Gras Indians during a lesson with Idris Muhammad while…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP320 MARGO MANNING FORGES AHEAD
The award-winning jewelry and metalwork designer whose work is currently on view at Sullivan Gallery has also exhibited at RHINO Gallery, the Contemporary Arts…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP319 JOHNNY INDOVINA OF HUMAN DRAMA
The singer, songwriter, and guitarist of Human Drama started with the Models in the early '80s New Orleans punk scene before relocating the group to L.A…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP318 JONNY CAMPOS FINDS HIS WAY
The two-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist, songwriter and singer with the Lost Bayou Ramblers and Louis Michot's Swamp Magic is also a founding member of the…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP317 KATHY B/KITTY BAUDOIN GETS SLEAZY
The fine art model and George Dureau muse known as Kathy B is also Kitty Baudoin and Fraulein Frances, singer with the Sleazeball Orchestra and Funhouse. Her…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP316 MEET JONATHAN PRETUS
The guitar player, songwriter, and singer with Big In The 90s, the Walrus, and the Breton Sound also spent years playing with the hard-touring Cowboy Mouth…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP315 JOE ADRAGNA: 1973 NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
The Junior League songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist mastermind has also played and recorded with the Minus 5 with Scott McCaughy and REM's Peter…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP314 JASON AFFOLDER GETS FIRED UP
The indie filmmaker, photographer, firefighter, and former teacher went from USC film school in South Central L.A. to the war zone of a New Orleans-area high…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP313 BILLY IUSO GOES NATIVE
The guitar player, singer, and songwriter has released over a dozen records under his own name and as leader of the Brides of Jesus and the Restless Natives…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP312 BRUCE SUNPIE BARNES: CREOLE ALL-AMERICAN
The singer, bandleader, and accordion and harmonica player for Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots was previously an NFL football player and a U.S. park ranger…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP311 DAVID KUNIAN: JAZZ LUNATIQUE
The award-winning radio documentarian, musicologist, and long-running WWOZ DJ showcases his deep knowledge of music every Tuesday at 10pm with his Freaknology…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP310 DUSTAN LOUQUE IN THE HOUSE
The Folk/Trip Hop songwriter, singer, and guitarist left the Stella Adler Conservatory, recorded an independent record, and got signed to Atlantic…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP309 CHARLIE HALLORAN BONES UP
The Grammy Award-winning trombone player and bandleader of the Tropicales, his 1960s-styled Caribbean lounge group, has been a mainstay of the Trad Jazz and…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP308 ANDERS PARKER: HANDMADE MUSIC
The songwriter, singer, and guitar player has been making records as a solo artist and with his band Varnaline for over two decades. His collaborations with…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP307 MARK GUARINO BECOMES THE STORY
The award-winning reporter, music critic, playwright, and author of the excellent book "Country and Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP306 JOE DARENSBOURG GOES WAY BACK
The singer and musician with Les Cenelles Creole Ensemble, early music group Musica da Camera, and rock band Shot Down in Equador Jr. has recently completed…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP305 ROBERT MACHÉ: DRIFTER AT HEART
The guitarist with the legendary Continental Drifters and Lulu and the Broadsides landed in NYC in '76, becoming a roadie for the Cramps and living with band…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP304 RED ROCKERS: ROAD TO CHINA
Founding Red Rockers' bassist and NY Dolls manager Darren Hill returns with Oley Sassone, the SexDog guitarist and director of the Rockers' MTV debut, "China."…
Troubled Men PodcastTMP303 BRIAN BRIGNAC'S BAYOU BEAT
The Grammy Award-winning drummer, engineer, and producer playing with slide guitar phenom Sonny Landreth for the past 20 years was also with bayou superstar…