The Sideman Chronicles
This is episode 2 with one of Nashville’s finest guitarists, Nathan Keeterle. Nathan has played live or in the studio with Jelly Roll, Sam Hunt, Brantley Gilbert, Joe Nichols, Maddie and Tae, Russell Dickerson, Chris Shiflett, Tucker Wetmore, Nate Smith, Darius Rucker, Deanna Carter, Travis Tritt and so many more. If you haven’t listened to part one go back and check it out. In this episode we get into all of the sideman stuff that I love to chat about. Nathan gave some awesome honest answers as I knew that he would. Enjoy!
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This episode features my dude Mr. Nathan Keeterle. Nathan is one of the baddest dudes you will ever hear on a guitar. Nathan has played live or in the studio with Jelly Roll, Sam Hunt, Brantley Gilbert, Joe Nichols, Maddie and Tae, Russell Dickerson, Chris Shiflett, Tucker Wetmore, Nate Smith, Darius Rucker, Deanna Carter, Travis Tritt and so many more. We talked for a very long time and it was awesome— so this will be episode one of our conversation. We dive into his early musical influences, life stuff, and his path to being the guitar monster that he is!
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BONUS EPISODE Alison Prestwood meets Jaco Pastorius. Enjoy.
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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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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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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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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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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 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 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.
info_outlineJames Duke has been one of the top touring and session guitarists in the worship and CCM world for many years. He is known for his inspiring guitar parts and also for his kind and peaceful nature. James has worked with Matt Redman, John Mark McMillan, Johnnyswim, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kim Walker Smith, Chris Tomlin, Michael W. Smith, Phil Wickham, Mack Brock, Bryan and Katie Torwalt and many more. Jacob and James talk about his early days as a missionary’s kid, playing in the middle school worship band, why improvising is so important, and how he got his mouth washed out with soap after watching The A-Team.
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