The Sideman Chronicles

Conversations with the musicians that play on the records we love -- and play for the artists we love. Hosted by Jacob Lowery.

BONUS EPISODE: Alison Prestwood meets Jaco Pastorius 10/01/2024

BONUS EPISODE: Alison Prestwood meets Jaco Pastorius BONUS EPISODE Alison Prestwood meets Jaco Pastorius. Enjoy. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/33184467

Garth Justice (Part 2) 09/24/2024

Garth Justice (Part 2) 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, Jody McBrayer, Jaci Velasquez, SonicFlood and so many more. In part 2 we talk about all of the day to day Nashville sideman topics. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/33184382

Garth Justice (Part 1) 09/24/2024

Garth Justice (Part 1) 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, Jody McBrayer, Jaci Velasquez, SonicFlood and so many more. Part 1 will focus on who Garth is as a musician and how it all happened. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/33184352

Phil Towns (Part 2) 09/03/2024

Phil Towns (Part 2) 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. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/32875506

Phil Towns (Part 1) 09/03/2024

Phil Towns (Part 1) 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. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/32875330

Tim Galloway 08/20/2024

Tim Galloway 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 the sideman related topics. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/32654562

Evan Hutchings (Part 2) 08/05/2024

Evan Hutchings (Part 2) 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. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/32442892

Evan Hutchings (Part 1) 08/05/2024

Evan Hutchings (Part 1) 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. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/32442667

Scott Williamson (Part 2) 12/28/2021

Scott Williamson (Part 2) 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. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/21612551

ARTIST SERIES: Dave Barnes (PART 2) 12/22/2021

ARTIST SERIES: Dave Barnes (PART 2) 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. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/21567875

ARTIST SERIES: Dave Barnes (PART 1) 12/22/2021

ARTIST SERIES: Dave Barnes (PART 1) In Part 1 Jacob and Dave talk about the music that he heard growing up, his band Fishers Of Men, how he transitioned from drummer to artist, and how he found his voice. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/21567662

Joel Key 11/30/2021

Joel Key Jacob and Joel talk about his dad’s traveling music ministry, how he learned guitar, learning life lessons on tour, and how awesome it was when Opie stood up to the bully. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/21323567

Matt Nelson 11/16/2021

Matt Nelson Jacob and Matt talk about his musical parents, how he ended up playing cello, his love for 90’s rock, and how to best serve an artist. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/21175640

Kelly Back 11/02/2021

Kelly Back Jacob and Kelly talk about his early years learning music at church, life lessons from the road, making the transition into being a full time studio musician, and how to help an artist feel comfortable. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/21017723

BONUS: NASHVILLE MUSICIAN'S FIGHT TOURNAMENT (PART 1) 10/26/2021

BONUS: NASHVILLE MUSICIAN'S FIGHT TOURNAMENT (PART 1) Jacob asks Tony Lucido who would win if we had a Nashville Musician's Fight Tournament. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/20936543

Tyrone Jackson 10/20/2021

Tyrone Jackson Jacob and Tyrone talk about growing up in a musical family, how his dad taught him guitar, when Spanky Alford took him under his wing, and how to “know your role” as a sideman. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/20873180

Alison Prestwood 10/05/2021

Alison Prestwood Jacob and Alison talk about her early love for Paul McCartney, how she moved to Nashville, and why she took a break to become a lawyer. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/20696159

John Hammond 09/21/2021

John Hammond Jacob and John talk about growing up with a big brother that is also a drummer, his move to Nashville, how to best serve an artist, and who would win in a fight between him and his brother. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/20540858

Tony Lucido (Part 2) 09/07/2021

Tony Lucido (Part 2) In part 2 Jacob and Tony get into how to best serve an artist, is it possible to play with someone that you don’t like, and if people play like their personality. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/20380517

Tony Lucido (Part 1) 09/07/2021

Tony Lucido (Part 1) This is part one of Jacob’s interview with Tony. They get into his early childhood, his dreams of playing in the NBA, and how a try out turned into an amazing gig. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/20380415

Episode 26: TIM LAUER (Part 2) 12/30/2020

Episode 26: TIM LAUER (Part 2) In this episode we chat about how to best support an artist, playing the comparison game, reading the room, some things he has learned from other producers, and bad session behavior. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/17367665

Episode 25: TIM LAUER (Part 1) 12/30/2020

Episode 25: TIM LAUER (Part 1) In part one we get into how music affected him as a kid, his beginnings on a dude ranch, polka, his first night on the opry stage, how he fell into film and tv work and so much more. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/17364338

Episode 24: PAT COIL 12/15/2020

Episode 24: PAT COIL Jacob and Pat talk about Pat’s early days on the piano, how he got a scholarship playing tuba, his first orchestra date in L.A., and how he balanced touring and being a professor. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/17188610

Episode 23: JAMES DUKE 12/04/2020

Episode 23: JAMES DUKE 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. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/17060072

Episode 22: MATT STANFIELD 11/20/2020

Episode 22: MATT STANFIELD Jacob and Matt talk about his early days on the piano, situational awareness musically and interpersonally, people that play like their personality, and the great piece of advice that Tony Lucido gave to him. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/16883618

Episode 21: JEFF KING (Part 2) 11/02/2020

Episode 21: JEFF KING (Part 2) In part 2 Jacob and Jeff talk about how to best serve an artist and producer on a recording session, how to properly read a room, and why he won’t put powdered creamer in his coffee. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/16641035

Episode 20: JEFF KING (Part 1) 11/02/2020

Episode 20: JEFF KING (Part 1) In part 1 Jacob and Jeff talk about his early days in East Tennessee, playing his plywood guitar, a few of his pranks, how he got his start in the Nashville touring and session scene, and the time he rode around on Rick Hall’s tractor. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/16640981

Episode 19: WILLIAM GARCIA 10/09/2020

Episode 19: WILLIAM GARCIA 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. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/16330763

Episode 18: ANTON NESBITT 09/24/2020

Episode 18: ANTON NESBITT Jacob and Anton talk about his early days with the bass guitar, how he has always chased inspiration, how listening is more than a musical thing, and his love for the tv show Hee-Haw. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/16136690

Episode 17: BERNIE CHIARAVELLE 09/03/2020

Episode 17: BERNIE CHIARAVELLE Bernie tells us about his early love for The Beatles, how he played on the Entertainment Tonight theme song, his move to Nashville, and how Don Was had him play sitar on a track. /episode/index/show/thesidemanchronicles/id/15864914

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