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In Episode 39 of Look Who It Is!, Dane sits down with Blazy Flash, frontwoman of Swiss rock band Beyond Frequencies, to talk about her journey through the music industry and what it takes to start over.After being told by a record label that she probably wouldn't break through after 30, Blazy stepped away from performing for seven years. At 40, she decided to give music another shot and began building Beyond Frequencies from the ground up.Blazy shares the story behind her stage persona, the challenges of finding the right musicians, and how her experiences shaped the way she approaches songwriting, recording, and performing. They also discuss touring Europe, the realities of being an independent artist, and why building the right industry relationships is essential to taking a band to the next level.Plus, Blazy talks about the band's new single "Thousand Suns," their upcoming fourth studio album, and the financial challenges of bringing new music to life.A conversation about second chances, perseverance, and the business behind making music.
Nashville session guitarist and producer Sol Philcox-Littlefield joins me on Look Who It Is! for a behind-the-scenes look at how music gets made in Nashville.Sol has worked with artists including Luke Combs and Aaron Lewis, and shares what life is really like as a session musician. We talk about how musicians get hired for recording sessions, the relationships that keep Nashville's music industry running, and what goes into producing a major-label album.Sol also shares stories from recording Aaron Lewis's album at RCA Studio A, working on some of Luke Combs' early music, and why giving every project your best effort matters, whether it's a major artist or someone just getting started.It's a conversation about the musicians behind the music, the friendships built in the studio, and the work that goes into making the songs we hear every day.
From playing nearly empty bars in Nashville to opening for artists like Jake Owen, LOCASH, and Lakeview, country music artist and actor Jet Jurgensmeyer knows what it means to put in the work.On this episode of Look Who It Is, Dane sits down with Jet to talk about life on the road, his latest single "Sane to My Crazy," and the songwriting process behind his music. Jet shares stories from his early performances, what it's like balancing college with a growing music career, and why those small moments—like hearing someone sing his lyrics back to him—make it all worthwhile.They also dive into his acting career, working with Nashville's top session musicians, and what's next as he prepares for life after graduation.From the empty rooms to the bigger stages, Jet's journey is a reminder that every show and every song is part of the story.Listen now to hear the full conversation!
Devin Trout is back on Look Who It Is! for the first time since his appearance last year.We catch up on everything that’s changed since then, including touring with Chase Matthew, playing shows around the world, opening for Jason Aldean, and taking on a bigger role behind the scenes. Devin talks about preparing tracks for TV performances, doing more session work, and getting ready to head into the studio as Chase uses his touring band to record new music.We also get into life on the road, what goes into putting together a live show, learning his role as a rhythm guitarist, some unforgettable tour stories, and what he’s looking forward to next.A relaxed conversation about touring, recording, growing as a musician, and everything that happens in between.
Stephen Ridley is a British pianist who left investment banking behind and went on to perform in 77 countries around the world.In this episode, Stephen shares stories about performing for 28,000 people in Uzbekistan, playing piano for 24 hours straight, improvising an entire concert after only seven minutes of rehearsal, and meeting artists including Sting and Robbie Williams. He also explains why more than 160 professionally recorded songs remain unreleased and how some of the best moments in his life have come from plans going completely off course.
Jackson Hymel joins Dane to talk about going from recording pop-rap songs on an iPhone at 10 years old to writing country music and recording professionally in Nashville.Jackson shares how he accidentally became a left-handed guitarist despite being right-handed, found Young Outlaw Music through ReverbNation, and worked with producer Brent McCollough on “Love Again” and the upcoming “Ups and Downs.” He also opens up about turning his first heartbreak into music, overcoming nerves onstage, and balancing his senior year of high school with building a music career.Follow Jackson at @jacksonhymelmusic and listen to “Love Again” wherever you stream music.
Cody Ikerd joins Dane on Look Who It Is! to talk about starting the Sidewinders and bringing rock energy to outlaw country.From playing drums in metal bands to fronting his own country band out of Bedford, Indiana, Cody shares the stories behind their first shows, finding their sound, and earning recognition at the Josie Music Awards. We also get into songwriting, the album The Nineteenth State, and the reality of keeping an independent band going while balancing full-time jobs, family, and social media.Learn more about Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders: https://codyikerdmusic.com/
Kate Morris joins Dane to talk about finally taking a chance on music after years of writing songs privately and raising a family.Kate shares how she went from a terrifying first open mic in 2024 to performing at venues across Southern California, all while balancing motherhood, songwriting, booking shows, creating content, and handling the nonstop workload of an independent artist.They also discuss the story behind her first single, “Preach,” the self doubt that comes with putting personal music into the world, how her kids have influenced her journey, and why the best songs can feel deeply specific and completely universal at the same time.Kate also previews her new single, “Tumbleweeds,” a bluesy country rock cautionary tale about chasing someone who was never going to stay.Follow Kate Morris on Instagram and TikTok: @katemorrismusic
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