In this episode, Derrick and Jeff kick things off by recapping the recent Landslide show at Neil's and giving thanks to all the band sponsors, guests, and, of course, YOU, the audience! Stick around for another blooper reel before diving into part two of our interview with Greg Reding. Greg shares his journey through the music industry with Black Oak Arkansas, overcoming personal struggles, working at School of Rock and his current work with FreeWorld.

In this episode, Derrick and Jeff share exciting details about The Rhythm Section's new collaboration with Radio Memphis. Plus, our feature interview with Greg Reding, guitarist for Landslide: A Memphis Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, dives into his 30+ years with The Memphis All-Stars, his journey in music, and playing with legends like Black Oak Arkansas, Albert King, and Chuck Berry.

Derrick and Jeff recap the exciting Hometown Headliner music series and make a major announcement about a new opportunity for The Rhythm Section podcast. Special guest Angela Burton joins the show to discuss her acoustic work with Bob Bocia, Mike Hart, Dave Morshack, and her collaborations with Mandy Thomas and the band Crusin’ Heavy.

After a brief hiatus due to illness, Derrick and Jeff return with an update on the future of the studio. In this episode, they feature an interview with Gene Nunez, guitarist for The Deb Jam Band, discussing his rich musical history, including his time as a studio musician at Shoe Productions and his projects in Memphis.

In this episode, Derrick kicks things off by wishing his mother a happy birthday, and Jeff shares exciting news about his band Generation X. They also pay tribute to the late great Jimi Jamison on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Our featured guest, Robert Allen Parker, discusses his time playing with Landslide, Play Some Skynyrd and Trouble No More, his documentary Meanwhile In Memphis: The Sound of a Revolution, and gives us a glimpse into Beale Street's vibrant scene in the 80s and 90s

In this episode, Doug McMinn stops by to promote the Papa Don McMinn Support Fund event at Neil's Music Room on Sunday, September 8th. We also chat with Phil and Rawleigh Hartzell from the band Play Rough about their move to Memphis, their time at the Stage Stop, and their various projects over the years, including Nation, M-Town, Hollywood, and The Patio Pirates.

In today's episode, Shawn Few kicks things off with some hilarious dad jokes and a chat about his band, The Lost 45's. Then, we dive deep with musician Keith Blanchard as he shares stories from his acoustic work, his bass-playing career, the origin of his band Grand Theft Audio and his journey through the Memphis' music scene. We also explore his sound engineering days at Stage Stop, working with legendary bands like Warrant and Quiet Riot.

Our featured guest is guitarist Paul Moreau, who is rocking with Thumpdaddy and Rock The Boat. Catch Rock The Boat live at the Hometown Headliner music series on September 19th in Hernando, MS.

Paul also shares stories about organizing events like the Tommy Awards, Merry Kissmas, his nad in the Stagestop Reunion to honor the legendary Nita Makris and his time with past bands like Bad English and Led Zeppin. Plus, a fun story about playing "Purple Rain" with Cory Glover at The Sands last November!

In the first segment, Derrick swoons over a fresh new sound, chats about his weekend at the Blackberry Smoke show at Bluesville in Tunica, MS, and gives a shoutout to the fantastic Goldstrike house band. Then, Derrick and Jeff dive into fan questions sent to therhythmsectionpod2022@gmail.com. To wrap things up, the guys tease a featured song that will be played on next week's show.

In the featured guest segment, the gang had a blast chatting with Frankie Hollie from Frankie Hollie and the Noise. They delved into the band's members and their unique music style, explored Frankie's influences and the band's origins, and marveled at his epic drum kit and rockstar hair. Plus, we talked about the current venues he rocks, including Newbys, every Thursday with Eddie Smith and Brannon Heath.

To kick things off, Derrick and Jeff share their recent visits to Lucky Dog and Nashoba, where they enjoyed performances by 30 Minute Ego and the Rice Drewry Collective.

Our featured guests today are Jason Luckett and Taylo Morris from 5 For the Kill. Don’t miss their performance at Growler’s on Monday August 5th at 7pm as part of The Kickin’ & Screamin’ Tour, where they'll be opening for Nonpoint and Black Stone Cherry. In this interview, you'll get to know Jason and Taylor better, learn about their history and influences, and hear all about the band's writing process, recording experiences, and future plans.

In the intro segment, Jeff Ward and I recap the Celebration of Life for Pete Mendillo and give thanks to all involved. Then, we segue into the interview with Jeff Adams where we talk about the Kiss show at Lafayette's Music Room, 5th Kind, early influences, Jimi Jamison and Survivor, working with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and of course Starship.

Derrick and Jeff welcome special guests, Under the Radar for today’s intro. Zeke Yarbro, Matt Ireland, and Ryan Halcomb joined the show to promote their upcoming reunion show at Neil’s on Friday July 26th, 8pm. These guys are absolute prodigies and had incredible success back when they were all youngsters starting at the age of 11 years old. They opened up for artists such as Saliva, 38 Special, Kansas, and Lover Boy just to name a few playing venues like The Ryman Theatre and Bank Plus Amphitheater all as young children and they were AWESOME!!

Today’s feature guest is Thomas Halfacre from Halfacre Audio & Lighting. Thomas is a long-time audio and lighting engineer in Memphis and came with some great stories about his time at the Stage Stop, touring with Play Rough, his amazing work for the 50th Anniversary Kiss show at Lafayette’s and his work with youth theatre.

In the intro, the guys discuss Jeff’s recent show at Dan McGuiness, more promotion for Pete Mendillo’s Celebration of Life, July 21st, Neil’s Music Room, 5pm, no cover, and Jeff’s love note to Mr. Shawn Few.

Today’s featured guests are Chris Craig and Kinley Wolfe, who are in to talk about their new project, Frayser Blvd. It’s an incredible album of heavy-hitting songs, anthems, and soundscapes. You can find two singles on Spotify and all digital platforms, Sorry You’re a Horse and Radar Love. The next single, Is It My Body, will be released on July 15th, and the whole album will be available on August 1st. In this interview, you will learn more about the origin story behind Frayser Blvd and the entire gang runs through the album track by track. Last year, Chris and Kinley were on the show to talk about Lord Tracy. You will find a link to that episode below to learn the history behind the legendary band Lord Tracy.

In the intro segment Derrick and Jeff give a special shoutout to Steve Owens and Katrina Owens for all they do for the Memphis Music Family. Steve and Katrina show up and show out in a the biggest of ways and are part of the fabric of the Memphis Music Community. Big love and respect to Steve and Katrina Owens from the TRS family.

Today’s featured guest is Jeffery Caughron, guitarist for legendary Memphis band, Roxy Blue. You will learn about Jeffery’s introduction to Roxy Blue and how he became a member. And we cover his vast music history with bands such as, Every Mother’s Nightmare, Deep Shag, Jasmine Kane, Jessta James, Full Devil Jacket and current cover band, Typsy Gypsy.

This episode starts with Derrick giving shoutouts to the bands he went out to see over the weekend. Then, Derrick and Jeff give more details on the Celebration of Life for Pete Mendillo, including a rundown of the songs that will be played at the show.

Today’s featured guest is the one and only Tommy Cathey, legendary bassist for the popular Memphis band Almost Famous. Tommy also has a fantastic history, playing with Jimi Jamison and Target, being inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame with DeGarmo and Key, and being a Christian Rap producer for DC Talk. A fantastic person with tremendous stories. We hope you enjoy the interview with Tommy Cathey.

In today’s intro, Derrick and Jeff invite a special guest to help them make a special announcement. Miss Carolyn Mendillo joins the show and helps the guys announce the upcoming Celebration of Life for her late husband, Pete Mendillo. This legendary and beloved Memphis drummer has played and toured with Jimi Jamison, Savoy Brown, Brian Howe, and Brad Whitford, to name a few. The Celebration of Life will be at Neil’s Music Room on Sunday, July 21st, starting at 5pm. It is a FREE show that will include a night filled with music by dozens of local musicians and 16 drummers. You don’t want to miss this.

Our feature guest this week is the legendary Jim Peterik, the founder of The Ides of March, The Jim Peterick Band, and formerly of Survivor. Jim joined us via telephone from Chicago and was very generous with his time. We discuss the formation of The Ides of March, touring with Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Jobplin, his time working with Survivor and Jimi Jamison, and much, much more. He even sings to Derrick and Jeff at the end, so stay tuned for that!

In this intro, Derrick and Jeff share their weekend stories, including Jeff’s Gen-X gig at Lucky Dog and Derrick’s gig with Elevation Memphis: A Tina Turner Tribute Experience, where he received next to no applause when introduced to the audience at Lafayette's. They give a shout-out to The Deb Jam Band with Debbie Jamison and recount a hilarious moment when Derrick was called up to the stage while he was in the bathroom. Plus, Derrick shares his experience catching the band Seeing Red at Lafayette's.

In the main portion of the show, Derrick and Jeff engage in a lively discussion with musician and featured guest Carlos Echoes. They explore Carlos's musical background, including his early days in Gainesville, Florida, his influential time in Memphis, and his experiences in the Austin music scene. Carlos recounts his days with the band Gun Down Mary, and his mentors.

WELCOME BACK!! It’s a brand new season full of special announcements. It’s the first show in several weeks so if you guessed that Derrick and Jeff’s intro is a dumpster fire then you guessed right. But as always in good fun. The boys run down what the new season looks like, why the long wait and a new special weekly series.

Today’s featured guest is Eric Stone, vocalist for The Deb Jam Band. In addition to learning more about The Deb Jam Band, the gang talks about Eric’s start as a vocalist and musician in church growin up, his experiences in touring the chitlin circuit for several years, his first plastic guitar, his sparkly shoes and much much more. Eric’s story is rich with history and came to play. Fun was had by all!!

Mr. Kenny Francis makes another special appearance for today’s intro as Derrick and Jeff close out Season 3. They thank the sponsors, this season’s guests, and the audience, along with their normal amount of stupidity.

Today’s featured guest is John Roth, legendary Memphis guitarist and long-time member of Winger and Starship. We go deep into his history, covering his different projects over the years and how he landed the gigs for Winger and Starship.

Karen Dillard Brown and Michelle Isom are special guests for today's intro. They visited the studio to discuss the upcoming Kitchen & The Cross benefit at Neil’s Music Room on March 24th. Kitchen & The Gross raises funds to help feed the homeless. Last year, they raised enough money to make 10,000 meals.

Our featured guest is legendary bassist Davy Dave Smith. After our Josheen Moisturizer shenanigans, we dig deep into Dave’s history as a Memphis bass player both on stage and in the studio. He has worked with such acts as Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, Jonny Lang, Buddy Guy, John Mayall, Cat Power, Leo Kottke, Luther Allison, Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Steve Cropper, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Scotty Moore, Dj Fontana, Rufus Thomas, Wilson Pickett, Ike Turner, BB King, and others.

Currently, Dave works with The Deb Jam Band and Landslide: A Memphis Tribute to Fleetwood Mac