Brandy Clark
Out of the Silent Desert Podcast
Brandy Clark, GRAMMY winner, Americana winner, Tony-nominated singer, playwright, singer/songwriter, and one of my favorite people on the planet is my special guest today on the Out of the Silent Desert Podcast! Check out Sean's Songsmith's Corner and other opportunities at: https://www.patreon.com/sean_mcconnell
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Ben Alleman
Out of the Silent Desert Podcast
He started his career touring with six-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John. He’s toured with Social Distortion, Grace Potter, Jenny Lewis, Elizabeth Cook, Samantha Fish, Betty Who—and me! He’s a musician, writer, hired gun, solo artist, composer, producer, husband, Louisiana baw, an original wizard, and an active member of Justin Tocket’s Dockside “wrecking crew.” One of my dearest friends and closest collaborators, my bandmate, touring roommate, the man, the synth, the legend… it’s Ben fucking Alleman, y’all.
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Randy Rogers
Out of the Silent Desert Podcast
Randy Rogers has been the lead singer and songwriting powerhouse behind the Randy Rogers Band for over 25 years. I’ve had the privilege of writing many songs with Randy for the band— including “In My Arms Instead”, “Buy Myself a Chance”, “Satellite”, “Interstate” and many more. Not long ago, he spent a few days at Silent Desert Studio, and graciously sat down with me for a deep dive into the craft. We talked songwriting, his time working with heroes like Guy Clark and Willie Nelson, why not having an early radio smash turned out to be a blessing in disguise, and his passion...
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Taylor McCall
Out of the Silent Desert Podcast
Taylor McCall came into his intimate gravely voice and other worldly cosmic songwriting somewhat late in the game, comparatively. I met Taylor in his early twenties through a co-write here at Silent Desert Studio and knew right away that we were kindred spirits, and that I wanted to make a record with this magic boy. Fast forward three records later that we’ve made together here mostly at Silent Desert Studio (“Black Powder Soul” 2021, “Mellow War” 2024, and “The Porch Session” 2024), and we have become not only constant co-creators but I also consider him one of my closest...
info_outlineHe started his career touring with six-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John. He’s toured with Social Distortion, Grace Potter, Jenny Lewis, Elizabeth Cook, Samantha Fish, Betty Who—and me! He’s a musician, writer, hired gun, solo artist, composer, producer, husband, Louisiana baw, an original wizard, and an active member of Justin Tocket’s Dockside “wrecking crew.” One of my dearest friends and closest collaborators, my bandmate, touring roommate, the man, the synth, the legend… it’s Ben fucking Alleman, y’all.