Jacob Turner | Drummer, Formerly Known As
Memphis musician Jacob Turner chats with us about getting into the Memphis rock scene as a teenager, his experiences with recording, becoming the worship leader at his church, and much more!
David Flexer | Black Oak Arkansas, Thrust
Memphis guitarist David Flexer of legendary rock bands Black Oak Arkansas and Thrust stops by the studio to talk with us about getting his start with music, how he joined all of the many bands he's been a part of, and of course–tour stories!
Danny McGreger | Sweet Lorraine’s Guitar Shop
Danny McGreger, owner of Sweet Lorraine’s guitar shop in Hernando, Mississippi, came by to talk to us about his shop, his power pop band Lately David, and everything in between!
John Patterson | Drummer, Fevertree and Tora Tora
Memphis drummer John Patterson came by the studio to chat about touring and recording back in the 80s and 90s glory days with Tora Tora, and also more recently with Fevertree. We also listened to a Tora Tora classic, and of course, we couldn’t let John go without sharing a few tour stories!
Rocko Wallz & Mike Bertoldo | Fevertree
In this episode, Rocko Wallz and Mike Bertoldo from Memphis band Fever tree stop by the studio to talk with us about the Memphis music scene, their origins and recording process, and the story behind one of the more…unique pieces of Fevertree merch.
Jeff Cobble | Guitarist, Derek Joseph Band
Jeff Cobble, guitarist for the Derek Joseph Band (and our fellow bandmate), came by the studio to talk to us about his gig writing guitar lessons for a Finnish guitar magazine, his lifelong love of Rush, and much more. We also listen to a track by another band of Jeff’s called Seventh Sundown, and the story behind the title “Pasture Aroma.”
Tony Maharrey | Drummer, Amber McCain Band
Tony Maharrey, drummer for country artist Amber McCain, came by the studio to talk to us about his deep roots in the Memphis music scene and playing with other country music greats like Randy Houser. Most importantly, Tony discusses the upcoming benefit show for his wife Amber Maharrey, who has been fighting cancer after a recent diagnosis.
Danny Day | Memphis Music Photographer
Memphis music photographer Danny Day came by the studio to talk to us about how he became Memphis’ signature rock photographer, and tells us some of his favorite stories working with Memphis’ finest, and beyond.
Josh Haynes | Area 51, Six Feet Thunder, Pulse (Tribute to Pink Floyd)
Prolific Memphis guitarist Josh Haynes stopped by this week to talk to us about his involvement in bands like Area 51 and Six Feet Thunder, his love of Pink Floyd, and the importance of moisturizer.
Brandon Marlier | Marlier Sound and Light Design
This week, Derrick and Jeff shine a light on the technical side of the Memphis music scene, with Brandon Marlier of Marlier Sound and Light Design. He explains his approach to lighting and how he’s able to make bands look and sound great. Brandon is also an accomplished drummer in his own right, and we talk to him about the various bands he’s been involved with over the years, like Aquanet, Circus, Six Feet Thunder, and Formerly Known As.
Derek Joseph | Nashville Recording Artist
Our friend and bandmate, Nashville recording artist Derek Joseph, swung by the studio to talk to us about how he got his start in the Nashville country music industry, as well as his deep and abiding love for 80s rock bands.
Steve Owens | Memphis Music Ambassador
Memphis music ambassador Steve Owens talks to us about supporting the local Memphis music and all of the work he does behind the scenes, from helping load to gear, to helping raise money for various bands and causes.
Allan Bone | Drummer for Every Mother’s Nightmare
Memphis drummer Allan Bone stops by the studio to talk to us about the various bands in been in over the years like Every Mother’s Nightmare, Full Circle, Chasing Angels, and the challenges of balancing a day job with the rock & roll life.
Pete Mendillo | Grammy Nominated Drummer & Drummer for Area 51
In our interview with Memphis drummer Pete Mendillo, we discuss his Grammy Nomination, his band Area 51, as well as his work with rock legends Survivor, bluesman Bobby Rush, and much more.
Tim Dills of Fevertree
In this interview with Tim Dills, we discuss his band Fevertree, Tora Tora, Roxy Blue, The Stage Stop, Rascals, and many other local and legendary Memphis bands and venues.
Thank you for your support!
In this episode, we thank the people that supported and shared our first episode, had fun with sounds, discussed our recent gig at the Hard Cafe in Memphis, TN, and talked about a new local cover band called Chasing Angels.
A Crazy Third-World Problem and Our First Shows
In this episode, we talk about a crazy cheetah attack, our first shows when we were young, and some of the excellent interviews we have coming up.
An Introduction to The Rhythm Section Podcast
In this episode, we give you the backstory of why we decided to start this podcast. Also, we talk about some of our pet peeves, Jerry Lee Lewis, we have fun with sounds, and Jeff talks about some great Memphis bands.