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Episode 19: WILLIAM GARCIA

The Sideman Chronicles

Release Date: 10/09/2020

BONUS EPISODE: Alison Prestwood meets Jaco Pastorius show art BONUS EPISODE: Alison Prestwood meets Jaco Pastorius

The Sideman Chronicles

BONUS EPISODE Alison Prestwood meets Jaco Pastorius. Enjoy.

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Garth Justice (Part 2) show art Garth Justice (Part 2)

The Sideman Chronicles

This episode features one of the most talented dudes that I’ve ever met.  Not only is he one of the best drummers in town but he is also an amazing tracking engineer, mix engineer, singer, and producer. And he has one of the strongest names in town! I’m talking about my great friend Garth Justice. Garth and I have had the privilege of touring a bit with Mrs. Reba McEntire over the past couple of years and let me tell you that he KILLS that show.  Garth has also played live or in the studio for Reba McEntire, Mandisa, The Gettys, OneRepublic, Francesca Battistelli, Selah, LANY,...

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Garth Justice (Part 1) show art Garth Justice (Part 1)

The Sideman Chronicles

This episode features one of the most talented dudes that I’ve ever met.  Not only is he one of the best drummers in town but he is also an amazing tracking engineer, mix engineer, singer, and producer. AND he has one of the strongest names in town! I’m talking about my great friend Garth Justice. Garth and I have had the privilege of touring a bit with Mrs. Reba McEntire over the past couple of years and let me tell you that he KILLS that show.  Garth has also played live or in the studio for Reba McEntire, Mandisa, The Gettys, OneRepublic, Francesca Battistelli, Selah, LANY,...

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Phil Towns (Part 2) show art Phil Towns (Part 2)

The Sideman Chronicles

This is episode 2 with my friend Phil Towns. Phil has played live or in the studio for Reba McEntire, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Anderson East, Barry Gibb, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Zayn, Ben Platt, Sheryl Crow, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lauren Daigle and many more. If you haven’t listened to part 1 go back and check it out.  In this episode we will dive into all of the day to day sideman things.  

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Phil Towns (Part 1) show art Phil Towns (Part 1)

The Sideman Chronicles

This episode I’ll be chatting with one of Nashville’s finest—Phil Towns. Phil is incredibly talented on all things keyboard related, but he is also an amazing producer, engineer, writer, and multi instrumentalist. Phil has played live or in the studio for Reba McEntire, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Anderson East, Barry Gibb, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Zayn, Ben Platt, Sheryl Crow, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lauren Daigle and many more. In this episode we chat about his formative years and how the church scene helped form his musical instincts.

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Tim Galloway show art Tim Galloway

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This episode features the one and only Tim Galloway. Tim is one of Nashville’s top guitarists, and also someone that everyone loves to have on their team. Tim has played live or in the studio for Bailey Zimmerman, Bryan Martin, Nate Smith, Kameron Marlowe, Cody Johnson, Little Big Town, Gary Allan, Josh Turner, Jake Owen, Luke Bryan, Nickelback, Ashley McBryde, Anne Wilson, Matthew West and many, many more. His talent level and work ethic are second to none, but he is also such a kind and gentle soul. We dive into his early years, the road leading to Nashville, and we also chat about all of...

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Evan Hutchings (Part 2) show art Evan Hutchings (Part 2)

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Evan Hutchings is one of Nashville’s most in demand musicians. He is known for his authority and amazing ability on the drums, but he is also known for being an all around great dude.   Evan has played for Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Nate Smith, Dolly Parton, Scotty McReary, Steven Tyler, Reba McEntire, The Barbie Movie, Noah Cyrus, Brett Eldridge, Kris Allen, Maverick City Music, Lauren Alaina and so many more.   Episode 2 dives into the nuances of being a full time sideman.

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Evan Hutchings (Part 1) show art Evan Hutchings (Part 1)

The Sideman Chronicles

Evan Hutchings is one of Nashville's most in demand musicians. He is known for his authority and amazing ability on the drums, but he is also known for being an all around great dude.   Evan has played for Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Nate Smith, Dolly Parton, Scotty McReary, Steven Tyler, Reba McEntire, The Barbie Movie, Noah Cyrus, Brett Eldridge, Kris Allen, Maverick City Music, Lauren Alaina and so many more.   Episode 1 will focus in on his early life and the things that influenced him on his road to being one of Nashville’s greats.

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Scott Williamson (Part 2) show art Scott Williamson (Part 2)

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Jacob and Scott talk about musical personality, if you can make music with someone that you don’t like, and how to deal with the comparison game on social media.

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ARTIST SERIES: Dave Barnes (PART 2) show art ARTIST SERIES: Dave Barnes (PART 2)

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In Part 2 Jacob and Dave talk about his love and respect for musicians, what he learned from Ed Cash, how sidemen and women can support an artist, and why the 70’s were the best musical decade.

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William Garcia has been the musical director at Lakewood Church in Houston Texas for over seven years.  Playing piano, producing, orchestrating, and calling the shots on stage— this guy is the top dog. He has played live or in the studio for PJ Morton, Tommy Sims, Coalo Zamorano, Israel Houghton, Darlene Zschech, Hillsong United, Matt Redman, Ceelo Green, Tauren Wells, Travis Green, BJ Putnam, Marcos Witt, Danny Gokey, Johnnyswim, CeCe Winans, Sheila E, Yolanda Adams and many more. Jacob and Willie talk about his early days on the piano, his first time playing keys on the stage at Lakewood, how to best serve an artist, and how he learned to flow by playing along with tv commercials.

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