Paul Stone (Pietrofeso) is a rock / roots / blues musician originally hailing from Long Island, NY. Now a staple in the Summerville, South Carolina music scene, he fronts the Paul Stone Project with a lineup of incredible local musicians. Their debut EP "Next in Line" is available on all streaming platforms. LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulStoneProject/ ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/paulstone6 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/next-in-line-ep/1439703528 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Be2nIOnYoC0KU6Ajfg9i5?si=uoFXMFDpS5mseCAeedX8yA Paul on Craft Conversations: https://youtu.be/Es5CPBBAd6I https://youtu.be/NhCWn5D0GBg

Roger Mindwater is a songwriter, poet, artist, and woodworker currently residing in Summerville, SC. Roger embraces a very DIY aesthetic - writing, recording, and releasing his own music, self publishing his poetry, and running his woodworking business, the Zen Woodworker. His newest album Black Mountain hit streaming platforms on November 4th - enjoy my conversation with Roger!   LINKS: https://rogermindwater.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/RogerMindwater/ https://www.instagram.com/mindwater https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUwAufKO4gMP5-sWAgn_nKA https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/culture/mindwater-creating-new-music-performing-locally/article_6696ea1d-49c2-5714-8d88-34be2ab80a80.html https://jarmanagement.wixsite.com/wingsweekly/post/featured-artist-008-roger-mindwater https://www.facebook.com/campfieldmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/thezenwoodworker/

It was a pleasure to interview Kevin Church in this episode, as he interviewed me back in 2018 for Mufic's Songwriter of the Month. Kevin is a hard working singer-songwriter originally hailing from North Carolina. He'll be on the Songs of the Unsung stage at the Edisto Blackwater Boogie on Saturday, October 8th - come check it out! Hear Kevin's music at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekevinchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekevinchurch/ BandCamp: https://kevinchurch.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCnRjYY7l2CQOC5b9nuM8Q Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/126ukAAsiIgvpozVKPRsqT?si=CpY8kncRQKmXPVgfA7BMIw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kevin-church/307607710 MUFIC Songwriter of the Month: https://youtu.be/LF-F5BJR1xg Charleston City Paper Article: https://charlestoncitypaper.com/kevin-church-cant-help-but-be-a-solo-songwriter/

On this episode, I talk with Jig Wiggler. Jig is a multi-instrumentalist that splits his time between Charleston and Nashville. He has his hands in a lot of projects, writing and playing songs solo, writing and recording songs for other artists, and playing in many different local bands. Jig will also be on the lineup for the Edisto Blackwater Boogie on the Songs of the Unsung stage. For more info, go to https://edistoblackwaterboogie.com/ Check out Jig Wiggler's music: Website: https://www.jigwiggler.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jigwiggler Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/jigwiggler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jigwiggle Chance and Circumstance Website: https://www.chanceandcircumstancemusic.com C&C FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChanceAndCircumstanceMusic/

This week’s guest is Kael Jackson. Not only is Kael a great guitarist and songwriter, he’s also a fellow podcast host. Once you hear his story and check out his new single which drops August 27th, check out his podcast Headbanger’s Rodeo! Also, be sure to check out www.edistoblackwaterboogie.com for news about the upcoming local music festival in October. In addition to two main stages jam packed with great local bands, there will also be a Songs of the Unsung stage, showcasing songwriters in their natural stripped-back habitat! LINKS: Website - https://kaeljacksonmusic.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaeljacksonmusic/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kaeljacksonandthirdeye/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNHtGScCLyWEAhhxwJIXshw Headbanger’s Rodeo - https://open.spotify.com/show/1itClVXvYg2b9CLxPe92Jf?si=cd2db58570f34c34 PAC Presents - https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/pac-presents-kael-jackson-1 Grilled Cheese Show - https://youtu.be/ZA-fV-EUIhI Voyage Savannah - https://voyagesavannah.com/interview/check-out-kael-jacksons-story/c-kaeljackson__ala5937socwm_1637651329163/

This week’s guest is Rodney Smith. Rodney was one of the first folks I met when moving to Charleston, him hosting the Tommy Condon’s Open Mic on Monday nights downtown. He’s always been a great supporter of my music, as well as many other local musicians. Originally from Tulsa, OK, Rodney has accomplished a lot both in music and the television and film industry. He’s got a lot of /’s to his name - he’s singer-songwriter/actor/writer/director/(did I miss anything, Rodney?) LINKS: RS website - https://rodsmith74.wixsite.com/rodneysmithmusic The Joint Subcommittee FB - https://www.facebook.com/thejointsubcommitteeband/ The Joint Subcommittee on Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-joint-subcommittee/1623935319 The Joint Subcommittee on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0chJLwOqVoOMZN3Gyywnxd?si=42NC9NGaQZWkh2Pk5SVcFg RS YT - https://www.youtube.com/user/rodsmith7 RS IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3979937/ Jet Pilot Jerry FB - https://www.facebook.com/JetPilotJerry/ Jet Pilot Jerry on Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jet-pilot-jerry/739937603 Jet Pilot Jerry on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UDnY07frmrMugFUoE5BIx?si=4_xa8rMcT7OZsAv785I1Hw Lucky Luke - https://vimeo.com/314532080 Teacher of the Year - https://vimeo.com/41049116

This week’s guest on the podcast is Doug Walters. In a strange combination of good & back luck, I first met Doug when we were double booked for a gig. Immediately, I could tell that he was a good guy & someone I’d like to have a conversation with. Doug’s latest record “World on Fire” is a warm, dark, emotional trip through the turmoil of the world that surrounds us and the light of love on the other side. Check out Doug’s music: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/j.dougwalters Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedougwalters YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9b3SUT5C8w2hr3E4FYhqg ReverbNation - https://www.reverbnation.com/dougwalters Torture Town Reverbnation - https://www.reverbnation.com/torturetown ...and here's a video I helped him shoot - https://youtu.be/wJf0I6KLkpU

This week on the podcast, I sat down with Adam Tomkowski, AKA Adam Tomcat. Adam is a country singer-songwriter, a fellow former Ohioan, and a Charleston Firefighter. We talk about his influences, his songs, and growing up listening to his father sing in a 90's country cover band. Enjoy! Check out Adam's music at: http://www.facebook.com/Adamtomcatmusic http://www.instagram.com/adamtomcat https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6p3vt3G-funQ5m4rZD8y8w https://music.apple.com/us/artist/adam-tomcat/1572220086 https://open.spotify.com/artist/1YpQFOiajNvUsUAYc7x7O7?si=rIzRjo_NRZGslCWnRgua3A MUFIC Songwriter of the Month (January 2021) - https://youtu.be/UuQK7wv56ew Fox24 Spotlight Music Series (August 2021) - https://youtu.be/g_3tI_Fq6rA Tom Wilson & Texas Storm “Cool Spring Water” - https://youtu.be/aH14yllaYeE

This weeks guest is Joshua Jarman. Not only is Joshua an incredible guitarist, he's also a fantastic singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. We do a deep dive on Joshua's music and influences. He also plays two songs that are frankly not to be missed! Check out Joshua's music at: https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaJarmanMusic https://joshuajarman.bandcamp.com http://www.reverbnation.com/joshuajarman http://www.youtube.com/JoshuaJarmanMusic https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joshua-jarman/1253449794 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BOdOAFJ3AXiq8qjLiVrqb?si=kGGt2xVmQLm25OBaZLsOuQ -POST AND COURIER ARTICLE - SUMMERVILLE JOURNAL SCENE : https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/community-news/jarman-a-local-favorite-living-in-the-now/article_f757b0f9-4512-5d66-9c14-60fe9a9b24ca.html -CITY PAPER ARTICLE - https://charlestoncitypaper.com/beat-juice-11-questions-with-singer-songwriter-joshua-jarman/ -CRAFT CONVERSATIONS : 04/20/2018 “episode 4 - The Quasi-Live Episode” : https://youtu.be/_3a0lEW8jX011/2/18 “Episode 48 - Van Down by the River Episode” : https://youtu.be/mB_k-hi1PZ4 -MUFIC SONGWRITER OF THE MONTH : SEP 2018 : https://youtu.be/FTXneMTGv90  

On this episode, I talk to George Fox, AKA Foxy G. Originally from the rolling hills of Kentucky, George moved to South Carolina for college and never left. Eventually making his way to Folly Beach, George formed Big Stoner Creek in the early 90's. BSC has just released a new self-titled record, which he discusses and plays a couple of songs off of. On Monday night at Chico Feo on Folly, George hosts the Songwriter Soapbox. For more about George, Big Stoner Creek, and the Songwriter Soapbox, check out: https://bigstonercreek.bandcamp.com/ https://www.bigstonercreek.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Big-Stoner-Creeks-Page-101864175615385 https://wlm3.com/2022/04/21/song-lyrics-as-opposed-to-poetry-george-fox-edition/ https://www.facebook.com/thesongwriterssoapbox/ https://www.follycurrent.com/2021/09/04/getting-on-his-soapbox/ https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/folly-beach-songwriters-soapbox-builds-confidence-of-acoustic-performers/article_ec3bdaa6-b72a-11eb-a481-3b63be8c0a91.html https://open.spotify.com/album/5O96gJvSzytMyi2DlTnITL?si=rwprewSOQ-Ol5kMDtsLocA https://music.apple.com/us/album/big-stoner-creek/1610172025

This week's guest is Ron Daniel. Ron is a Summerville, SC-based songwriter originally hailing from Athens, GA. His new album, Country Made For Kings, dropped on May 15th, with streaming forthcoming. The album release party is planned for June 17th at Coastal Coffee Roasters in Summerville. Check out Ron's music at: http://www.facebook.com/Rondanielmusic https://www.reverbnation.com/rondaniel3 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ron-daniel/1476634399 https://open.spotify.com/artist/75UFmG4CThXtvOlnNnsoIQ?si=7eMl51c-QzWdaLytQP3R-g MuFiC's interview: https://youtu.be/DW3Pu553D6U Ron on Craft Conversations: https://youtu.be/6oGPihv7Jnc

This week my guest is Colleen Lloy. Originally from Sacramento, Colleen has also lived in Nashville, where she performed frequently at the Bluebird Cafe. She's also played around the globe, having performed in two USO shows. These days, Colleen lives in Charleston and plays every Friday at Slightly North of Broad. Check out Colleen's music at: https://colleenlloy.com https://www.reverbnation.com/colleenlloy https://www.facebook.com/people/Colleen-Lloy-Music/ https://music.apple.com/us/album/rock-and-roll/1451048641?i=1451048642 https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UiA6M7I7nCUhGNjOd4FcD?si=f1VNGslYRJ205_T1Xs6d2A

On this episode, I talk to Mike Kaufman about his influences, his songwriting, fingerstyle guitar, and the upcoming album and concerts he is planning to benefit the STAAR Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Mike's wife Suzanne passed away in July of 2021 from ovarian cancer and he has since written an album of songs in her memory. Please check out the links below to learn how you can help support ovarian cancer research! The STAAR Ovarian Cancer Foundation: http://www.staaroc.org/ Post & Courier article about Mike's mission: https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/charleston-musician-whose-wife-died-of-ovarian-cancer-now-hosting-benefit-concert/article_13751b0c-af62-11ec-9d9a-e7f172725523.html Check out Mike's music at: https://www.mikekaufmanmusic.com/ https://mikekaufman.bandcamp.com/ http://www.youtube.com/mikedad97 https://music.apple.com/us/album/carolina-life/990972437 https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BMu68U2bKIc5TO63rM9ck?si=MyfZWcJtTEmQJ0KTjlD5Qg http://sjarms.com/

This week, I had the pleasure of talking to Hollyn Belle Hills. Hollyn Belle started at a very young age playing open mics around the Charleston, SC area. She has a huge catalog of fantastic original songs, two of which she plays here. Pay attention folks, you'll be hearing the name Hollyn Belle a lot in the future. Get to know her here, and you can say you listened way back when she was on her first podcast! Check out Hollyn Belle's music at: http://www.hollynbelle.com https://www.facebook.com/hollynbelle http://www.instagram.com/hollynbelle https://www.youtube.com/hollynbelle https://youtu.be/horkGxRw4JQ  

This week on Songs of the Unsung, I talk to Tim Falvey, AKA Uncle Tim's Bench. Tim's music is very representative of how he is as a person - passionate and direct. You can find him playing all over Charleston, though his home court is at Waterfront Park on the bench he's dubbed as "Uncle Tim's Bench". Check out Uncle Tim's Bench's music at: https://uncletimsbench.com https://www.facebook.com/UncleTimsBench https://www.instagram.com/UncleTimsBench/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWRafdEi8PDcKUHxTu5NwA https://music.apple.com/us/artist/uncle-tims-bench/1299565109 https://open.spotify.com/artist/12VjNpBiJC2qBxi4qiqVa2?si=YhdJ2QEVSdimCNsZBDPIXw Some other good resources: Tim on Noah Grove's Groovecast: https://youtu.be/N5AYQjT_pcs Fox24 Spotlight Music Series: https://youtu.be/AVFtjYJyrrs Cincy Local Music: https://cincylocalmusic.com/uncle-tims-bench    

On this week's episode of Songs of the Unsung, I was honored to talk to Cincinnati-based blues, roots, & Americana musician John Ford. John is a wealth of knowledge of blues and American history and has some great stories. If you haven't had a chance to see him live, be sure to check him out on his next time through. Stay through to the end - John shares a couple of great tunes and tells some really interesting stories about them! Check out John Ford's music at: https://johnfordblues.com/ https://www.facebook.com/johnfordblues/ https://www.youtube.com/user/fortywattrodeo https://open.spotify.com/album/3lyflDllMiX0pekzEcs2MI?si=OLfk38fiQOeEE9cj-_GaaQ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/john-ford/1293435447

On this episode, Swedish-born & Washington D.C.-based blues/folk/roots musician Robert Lighthouse stopped by to share his songs & stories! Robert is an incredibly interesting guy, and I really enjoyed my conversation with him! Check out his music and be sure to go see him whenever he passes through near you! Check out Robert Lighthouse's music at: https://robertlighthouse.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Robert-Lighthouse-63049561256/ https://artiststelltheirstories.blogspot.com/2016/09/robert-lighthouse-singersongwriter.html https://music.apple.com/us/artist/robert-lighthouse/7797453 https://open.spotify.com/artist/43g4QQq91ecCQwJwBz50dx?si=kSGTf6L1QQeHZJ_a8LeW9A

This week, I'm talking to the one and only Danielle Howle! I took a trip out to the beautiful Awendaw, SC to discuss all things musical with Ms. Danielle. Enjoy our discussion, as well as the cameo from her cat at the end! Check out Danielle Howle's music at: https://daniellehowle.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DanielleHowleMusic/ https://www.instagram.com/danielle_howle/ https://www.youtube.com/user/daniellehowle/playlists https://music.apple.com/us/artist/danielle-howle/5387903 https://open.spotify.com/artist/47ccQ7hKPvJRyBv97CACE1?si=7jHEMfoOTSKXkN9tM6lMEg

On this episode I'm talking to singer/songwriter/actor Fleming Moore! A native of Summerville, South Carolina, Fleming has done a lot for the local music community in Charleston. Check out Fleming Moore's music at: http://www.flemingmoore.com https://www.facebook.com/therealflemshady/ https://www.instagram.com/flemingmoore_troubadour/ https://www.youtube.com/user/FMoore196/about https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fleming-moore/1004879766 https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TKqHOgULe8JSrq6sKkijb?si=9s-WgRFvRNeiElb6Lx-7UQ The Podunks!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3FVRX5ZXKU Check out Fleming's Songwriter of the Month interview of MuFic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGQz4yyTyt8 ...and last, but not least, Fleming's episodes of Craft Conversations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkX0RRQ0nc4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnyRllTbnQU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZshwZC5Jvs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACzjy3-1bsw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAgggrckmwY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE8RogGLrL8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YGXU1Epgrw

This week's guest is Scotty Oliver! Scotty is the co-owner of Accent on Wine Whitehall and a member of Bluesphere. He also has spectacular solo record out. I really enjoyed my conversation with him and the songs he shared! Check out Scotty Oliver's music at: https://www.facebook.com/scottyolivermusic https://www.facebook.com/bluespheresound https://open.spotify.com/album/28XqFUYoh2zImGSsQ9vXOP?si=8TWHFf_7TeCpDbS4r--OAQ https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-aboard/1033372356 Check out Accent on Wine Whitehall: https://www.accentonwine.com/whitehall ...and come to Freehouse Brewery to the second Songs of the Unsung Songwriter Showcase on January 23rd, 2022 from 2-5 pm! https://www.facebook.com/events/489874875782147/?ref=newsfeed