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Top Hill Recording Podcast
Whether you write music, record music, play music.......or just LOVE music, this podcast is for you! Note: Mix equal parts Top Hill Recording Podcast and bourbon. Visit "One Shot One Mic One Song" on YouTube to hear artists from this podcast recorded live with a minimalist one mic approach from the past.
Episodes
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trapkingkai with Church Friends - Hip-Hop with a Live Band
trapkingkai is a LoFi/experimental hip-hop artist based out of Louisville, KY. kai is a fan favorite in his region as he combines a laid-back flow with honest…
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Coda Battousai - Louisville, Kentucky Based Filipino Multi-Instrumentalist
Coda Battousai is a Louisville, Kentucky based Filipino artist. He has entertained others for the past 20 years, getting his first taste of life on the stage…
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Ray Keys (with the Elementals) - Singer/Songwriter and Pianist
Singer/songwriter and pianist Ray Keys is a Louisville native who draws inspiration from many different genres, including jazz, folk, RnB, rock, gospel, and…
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LUX - Louisville Kentucky Shoegaze/Alt Rock Band
LUX is a 4-piece Shoegaze/Alt Rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. Guitarists and vocalists Luke Owens and Chaz Owens are brothers who have been playing music…
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Nate Brooks - Folk/Indie Rock Multi-Instrumentalist
Nate Brooks is a writer, producer, and musician from Stanton, KY, at the foothills of Appalachia. The multi-instrumentalist embraces the DIY approach, building…
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Nectar Valley - Young Kentucky String Band
Nectar Valley is a young four-piece string band from Owensboro, Kentucky. The band formed from a passion for music and just picking around for fun, slowly…
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Vincent Gleeson - Jazz/Folk Finger Picker
Vincent Gleeson is a singer-songwriter from Lexington Kentucky who plays an interesting mix of folk and jazz. Vincent primarily sings songs about the struggles…
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Collins Black - Rebranding after Experiencing Ups and Downs in the Music Industry
Collins Black started off his music journey in Bedford, Kentucky under his given name Shawn Brandon. He began performing with family at church and around his…
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Bedford - Four Piece Powerhouse Band Captures Lightning in a Bottle
Born, raised, and based in Eastern Kentucky, Bedford is heading to the national music scene with something new in their pockets and something vintage in their…
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Andrew Wakefield - Asheville, NC Based Songwriter, Guitarist, and Singer
Andrew Wakefield is a songwriter, guitarist, and singer based in Asheville, NC with an eclectic catalogue of compositions ranging from guitar-driven bluegrass…
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The Highlanders - "Louisville Indie" Five-Piece
The Highlanders are a five-piece alternative band with a gritty roots sound, but don't consider themselves a country act anymore. "We definitely started…
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DOOM GONG - Denim Psych Super Group
Along with meeting each other through different Louisville bands we had played with over the years, (The Last Origin, Blank Agenda, The Balrogs) 7 out of our 9…
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Frankie Leo - Singer/Songwriter Discusses Roots and Latest Album Release
Frankie Leo is a singer/songwriter who currently lives in Louisville, KY with his wife McKenzie and two boys, Rowan and Dawson. He grew up in the Shenandoah…
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Filmore - Anything But Typical
Curb Records recording artist FILMORE made his major label debut in 2020 with the release of State I’m In. He has quickly amassed more than 245 million career…
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Coot Crabtree - Poet, Punk, Hillbilly, Hobo, Folk Singer, Outlaw, and Bluesman
Coot Crabtree's music is about heart and pain, and the joy of life lived along the rough edges and backpages of the Hoosier heartland. He's a poet, he's a…
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Nicholas Johnson - Southern Roots meets Midwest Rust Belt Rock
Cincinnati, Ohio: Where the south meets the Midwest. It’s also the best way to describe the music of Kentucky-born Singer/Songwriter Nicholas Johnson; Southern…
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Dan Zlotnick - The Americana Voice of Westchester County, New York
Dan, Neil, and Brad discuss dedication, commitment, performance anxiety, confidence, competition, and other parallels between athletics and music performance…
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Dusty Bo - A Glimpse in the Life of a Touring Independent Musician
Dusty Bo drops by Top Hill to chat about his latest tours. The Kentucky bred Alt-Rock artist delivers passionate performance with edgy riffs, vocal prowess and…
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Adrian Taylor and Spaghetti Junction
Adrian grew up in a single parent household in Anderson, California, a small Northern California valley town. He always knew music was his passion in life…
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Oliver Sayani - Singer, Songwriter, Session Player, Student, Instructor
Oliver Sayani is a singer songwriter, guitarist, and musician who has carved his unique style out of Appalachian music, jazz and rock n roll. A member of the…
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American Blonde - Country Music Sister Duo
From trio to duo; from being Southern Halo to becoming American Blonde, the Morris sisters have stuck together through thick and thin. With recent rebranding…
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The Musical Imprint - Melissa Bollea Rowe and Dr. Sarah Allen - Compelling Stories and Pivotal Moments Connected to a Song
The Musical Imprint embodies the magic of music with the science of brain connectivity in book form. It was inspired by the connection between two seemingly…
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Jacob Head - Multi-Instrumentalist, Performer, Teacher, Worship Leader, and Music Therapist
Jacob Head is a Louisville-based multi-instrumentalist, performer, teacher, worship leader, and board-certified music therapist. His abilities in music stem…
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Dylan Weber-Owens - Instrumental Folk Guitarist
Dylan Weber-Owens is an instrumental folk guitarist from Louisville, KY. Blending techniques and motifs from various guitar styles new and old, he brings…
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TVLO - Enjoying the Opportunities
TVLO is a three piece Prog Pop band from Louisville KY. Dan Dilamarter sings lead and plays guitar. Gregg Rochman plays bass and sings. Jonathan Schwartz is…
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Justin Miller and The Elements of Sound
Hailing from Southern Indiana, Elements of Sound draws inspiration from rock, folk, pop, blues and hip hop. Justin Miller started with acoustic guitar and…
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Jack J Hutchinson - London Based Blues Rock Guitarist/Songwriter
Jack J Hutchinson is a London based blues rock guitarist and songwriter. Described by Classic Rock Magazine as “a real rock contender”, he has toured…
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Spinoza - Brodie Hillegas and Austin Miller
Debuting in 2022, Spinoza is comprised of long-time collaborators, Brodie Hillegas (multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer) and Austin Miller (writer…
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Kevin and Chenille - Diverse, Eccentric Creativity
In the words of Chenille O' Keel: "Kevin Bois and Christopher DeRome; two men working at the same local diner. Kevin was a short haired food runner and…
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Greg Tripure - Branching Out to Performing Solo
Greg Tripure is a native Kentuckiana artist who is a founding member (rhythm guitar and backing vocalist) of Sub-Urban Situation. Tripure has always written…
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Ace Monroe - The Evolution of Decades Past Rock n' Roll
Ace Monroe is a rock n' roll band consisting of Robbie Dylan (lead vocals), Josh Alfano (lead guitar), Jack Kaiser (rhythm guitar, vocals), Jonathan Tatooles…
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Revelry - "Hell Yeah" Says It All
It’s pretty hard to not have a good time when Revelry graces the stage. Their tag line “Hell Yeah” says it all! Revelry brings a confidence and swagger to the…
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Lonesome Holler - Progressive Jamgrass Four Piece Band
Lonesome Holler is a progressive jamgrass band located in Central Kentucky. They add a new sound to well-known bluegrass classics and also create modern…
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Noble Hobo - The Perfect Blend of Dark Folk and Blues
Noble Hobo brings the perfect blend of sweet and savory dark-folk and blues. Fronted by songwriter and musician, Skyler Jenkins, this “one-man” band is…
Top Hill Recording PodcastJack Keyes - Experimental Folk Artist
The melodic songs of experimental folk artist Jack Keyes capture his contentment with being himself in the present moment while holding a somber reverence for…
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trapkingkai w/ Blase Groody - LoFi/Experimental Hip-Hop
trapkingkai is a LoFi/experimental hip-hop artist based out of Louisville, KY. The KnR signee is quickly becoming a fan favorite in his region as he combines a…
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Taylor Shuck - Multi-instrumentalist Singer/Songwriter Banjoist
Having been involved in recording projects and performing for a variety of regional and national artists including Still Holler, Nicholas Jamerson (Sundy…
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Zeno Jones - Old-Style Electrified Blues
Zeno Jones takes the old-style blues – delta, river, hill country- and sets them on fire with Kentucky moonshine. After recording and showcasing a more…
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Shooting the Breeze with Brent and Lee
After a last minute cancellation, Neil and Brad invite friends, Brent West and Lee Donohue, to the studio. Conversation touches on learning music, goals…
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Brandon Baumann - Singer, Songwriter, and Voice Actor
Brandon Baumann is a singer, song writer, and voice actor who hasn’t let up on the throttle for nearly two decades. Brandon has toured the country with his…
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George Stearman - One of Us
George Stearman grew up in the hills of South Louisville, Kentucky. He loves 80's rock, but his natural country music voice led him down the country music…
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Quite Literally - Swing Inspired Folk
Quite Literally is a swing inspired folk band that captures a “speakeasy” feel. Upbeat music that gathers influences from 40’s Jazz, early blues and roots…
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Full Disclosure - Alternative, Psychedelic, Progressive Rock Band
Full Disclosure is an alternative, psychedelic, progressive rock band, from Louisville, KY. August Kingsley (keys), Lance Oliphant (guitar), and Matthew Oney…
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Scott T. Smith - Folk Music and Soul Collide
Scott T. Smith is a folk/soul singer/songwriter originally from Hurricane, West Virginia, but currently calls Louisville, Kentucky home. Being from West…
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Kevin Niehoff - 23 Year-Old Singer/Songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky
Kevin Niehoff is a 23 year-old singer/songwriter from Louisville, KY. With influences from his family, Kevin spent his early childhood listening to classic…
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Darlington Pairs - One Band, Two Names, Three Humans....GO!!
Darlington Pairs (and Loop Island Hermit Club) is a self described "song machine made of humans that started working in 2016 or so and seems less and less…
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Stuart Wicke - Acerbic Frustration and Cautious Optimism
Stuart Wicke is a singer/songwriter from Louisville, KY. He pairs thoughtful lyrics, like those of Patty Griffin and Paul Simon, with the careful orchestration…
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Jordan Blase - Multi-Disciplinary Artist
Jordan Blase is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Louisville, Kentucky. Through song, her lush, velvety voice boasts melodies of an earlier era…
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Evan McMillian - New Kentucky Singer/Songwriter
Evan McMillian is a singer/songwriter based out of California, KY. Evan didn't pick up a guitar until after he graduated high school in 2018. In a short period…
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The Houdell Hollers - Musicians, Rock Climbers, and Grateful Dead Fans
When physicist Dr. David Tieri moved to Louisville for a job at the local university, he crossed paths with two kindred spirits who shared his love of music…
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Dan Taylor - Dead Romantic - UK Based Hard Rock
With their intoxicating blend of rock, metal and pop hooks, South Yorkshire based five-piece Dead Romantic exploded onto the scene in 2021 with debut single…
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Loz Campbell - UK Based Guitar Slinging Rock Front Woman
Loz Campbell is a fierce, incendiary front woman/guitarist hailing from Yorkshire UK. Known for prowling the stage with her sultry, alluring vocals and spicy…
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Producing A Kind Generation (PAKG) - Self-described "Post Trap Garage Punk Funk"
Producing a Kind Generation (PAKG) is a Louisville-based alternative rock four piece, self-described as "post trap garage punk funk". PAKG is "Dre" Smith…
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Ellie Ruth - String Player Weaving Old Bluegrass with Classical and Contemporary
Ellie Ruth’s music draws breath from the multitude of experiences she’s had as a working multi-instrumentalist. Born and raised in Kentucky, her path as a…
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5 from The Bad Day
The Bad Day Blues Band was our guest back on episode 52. The group has since dropped Blues Band from the name. They are back for Top Hill Recording Podcast's…
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Glory Daze - Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller
With a deep understanding of songwriting as a method for storytelling, Glory Daze creates lyric-driven, cinematic folk tunes that play out like a soundtrack…
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Andrew Rinehart - Musical Chameleon
First active musically as a teenager in Louisville’s underground hardcore scene, Rinehart's first band Flight Nineteen played with seminal underground acts…
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Young Romantics - Alt Rock Rooted in R&B
Young Romantics is an alternative rock band formed in Bowling Green, KY, in early 2017 when high school friends and Louisville natives Matt Porter (drums) and…
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Delafaye - Andrew Shockley - For the Love of Music
Andrew Shockley, AKA Delafaye, started recording on a gifted eight track recorder in middle school. Several years down the road, he released his self-recorded…
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Villa Mure - Husband/Wife Alt/Psych Trio
Villa Mure is a husband/wife alt/psych songwriting team from Louisville, KY. Rooted as much in 70’s progressive rock as 90's alternative and cultivated by the…