Starting Small Music

Jimmy Hendricks : Bassist for Jameson Rodgers

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Jimmy Hendricks, Bassist for Jameson Rodgers. Hear Jimmy's story of growing up the son of two songwriters, and beginning to drum for the family band on the road at age five. Also hear about the time he met Van Halen, how he joined "Reality Check" and playing bass for Jameson Rodgers.
 
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Zach Rickard : Guitar Tech for Brothers Osborne

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Zach Rickard, Guitar Tech for Brothers Osborne. Hear Zach's story of growing up in Wyoming the son of a music store owner and piano professor. Also hear stories of working on guitars as a child, how he landed the job with Brothers Osborne, and getting to hold Willie Nelson's "Trigger" guitar. 
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Michael J : Guitarist & Keyboardist for Jameson Rodgers

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Michael J, Guitarist and Keyboardist for Jameson Rodgers. Listen to Michael's story of growing up in Rochester, New York the son of a professional musician. Hear stories from the road with his band Exploding Boy opening for bands like Joe Walsh, Billy Squire and the Goo Goo Dolls, songwriting, and now playing with Jameson Rodgers. 
 
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Rob Pennington : Songwriter at 50 Egg Music

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music".  In this episode, Justin is joined by Rob Pennington, Songwriter at 50 Egg Music. You will hear the story of Rob growing up in Georgia, early conversations with Cole Swindell about songwriting, how one phone call from Luke Combs helped Rob get a publishing deal, and more!
 
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Dan Hochhalter : Fiddle Player for Dierks Bentley

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Dan Hocchalter, Fiddle Player for Dierks Bentley. Listen to Dan's story of growing up in Minnesota, his time at Belmont, playing fiddle with Charlie Daniels, touring and recording with Dierks Bentley, and more.
 
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Bernard Porter : President of PCG Records

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Bernard Porter, President of PCG Records. Hear Bernard's story of growing up in Kentucky, managing Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis, and signing Jason Aldean to Broken Bow Records
 
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Advice From The Top Of The Music Industry

Starting Small Music presents, "Advice From The Top Of The Music Industry". Throughout 2022, Country Artist & Songwriter, Justin McCormick has interviewed over 40 of the worlds top songwriters, artists, producers, session players, music industry executives and more. This is a compilation of their advice to young aspiring musicians.
This episode features advice from:
MARK HOLMAN,JAMIE MUHOBERAC, DAVID SCHULTZ, RICH REDMOND, DAVID DORN, LAUREN WATKINS, JORDAN MERRIGAN, MATTHEW DAVIDSON, PAIGE KING JOHNSON, MARIELLE KRAFT, BEN JOHNSON, NATHAN BARLOWE, JERRY ROE, WYATT MCCUBBIN, GABRIELLA ROSE, ROCKY BLOCK, GRADY BLOCK, JD GROOVER, LEVON GRAY, BLAKE PENDERGRASS, JOHN BATDORF, DENNIS MATKOSKY, TRAVIS VANCE, JOHN BYRON, AUSTIN TAYLOR SMITH, WILL WEATHERLY, DANNY RADER, ALEX WRIGHT, JON AUGUST, KYLE MANNER, MARK ANNINO, SAM BURKE, CURTIS MCDONALD, CHANDLER WALTERS, LANCE MARTIN, ARJUN SINGHA, BRADEN GRIFFITH, JUSTIN DE GRAAF, TYLER TOMLINSON, READ CONNOLLY, DARRICK CLINE, JAKE SOMMERS & BLAINE REEDY.
 
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Blaine Reedy : Bassist for Tyler Hubbard

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Blaine Reedy, bassist for Tyler Hubbard. Justin and Blaine discuss Blaine's time at Belmont and his friendship with Russell Dickerson. They also discuss his past touring gigs with Jana Kramer and David Nail, along with his current gig with Tyler Hubbard.
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Doug Kahan : Songwriter & Session Bassist

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Doug Kahan, songwriter, producer and session bassist. Justin talks with Doug about his time in the Gibson Miller Band, and when the group won ACM Group of The Year in 1994. They also talk about Doug writing with Jon Pardi, and playing bass on the hit records of Justin Moore and Cody Johnson.
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Jake Sommers : Drummer for Luke Combs

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Jake Sommers, Drummer for Luke Combs. Hear Jake's story of growing up in New York and getting his first drum set at age 6. Also hear about his time studying music performance, playing the bars on Broadway, and meeting Luke Combs after a songwriter's night at Tin Roof.
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