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Clarity Music Marketing Interview: How to Market Your Music as a Performer

If you’re a performer trying to get your music heard in a crowded industry, this interview is for you. We sit down with Claire Donzelli of Clarity Music Marketing, a Los

From Kent State Dorms to Billboard Charts: The Tropidelic Story

From the cold streets of Cleveland comes Tropidelic, the high-energy force blending reggae rock, funk, hip-hop, and pure party vibes. Formed in the mid-2000s at Kent Stat

At the Crossroads Guitar Festival - My Weekend With Guitar Legends

In this episode, I take you inside Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 in Austin, Texas. Over two unforgettable nights at the Moody Center, generations of guit

Ethan Setiawan: The Mandolin Genius Breaking All the Rules

From Goshen, Indiana, to the national stage, Ethan Setiawan has established himself as one of the most formidable and versatile mandolinists of his generation. A two-time

Ruby Dice - Left a Mountain Town and Became Part of the Austin Music Scene

Ruby Dice is an Austin-based Americana artist, bassist, and bandleader whose sound pulls from mountain grit and Texas soul — country, rock, and raw honesty. Originally fr

Young Allies Band - The Sound of Now in New York

From New York comes Young Allies — a band built on collaboration, atmosphere, and songs that take their time. Led by singer, songwriter, and actor Fritz Michel, Young All

35 Years After “I’m Too Sexy”: Right Said Fred Look Back (And Don’t Hold Back)

They’re the British brothers who turned a gym-inspired joke into a worldwide phenomenon. Richard and Fred Fairbrass — better known as Right Said Fred — exploded onto the

Young British Guitarist Shiveena Saw on Music and Supporting Eric Clapton’s Crossroads

From Swansea, UK, comes 18-year-old guitarist Shiveena Saw — a young player already using her talent to make a difference. She first picked up the guitar at age eight aft

Lena Rome: The Mexican Country Artist Putting Mexico on the Country Map

From the heart of Monterrey, Nuevo León, comes a powerful voice blending the soul of American country with the rich sounds of Northern Mexico. Meet Lena Rome — a Mexican

Piano Without Borders: Kimball Gallagher & 88 International

Welcome to The Trout Show… where stories of passion, purpose, and possibility come alive. Today we spotlight concert pianist, composer, and visionary Kimball Gallagher —

Martin Luther McCoy - From Across the Universe to Welcome Back Love

For years, Martin Luther McCoy has been one of those rare talents who moves seamlessly between worlds. A gifted musician with deep roots in soul, blues, and rock, he&apos

Erin Alyssa: Rising Indie Star, New Music, Working with Grammy Winner Janet Robin, and Pink's Surprise Stage Appearance

Erin Alyssa is a rising talent making waves in the music scene. She just released new music and her highly anticipated album is on the way. Erin has had the incredible op

West of Spaghetti: Janet Robin on The String Revolution's Cinematic New Sound

The String Revolution is a Grammy-winning guitar trio blending rock, world, classical, and cinematic sounds into an all-guitar instrumental powerhouse. Formed in LA in 20

Breaking Nashville: Angie K's Latin Country Revolution

Welcome national country artist Angie K. to the Trout show. Born in El Salvador and raised in Georgia, she’s shaking up Nashville with her fresh blend of modern country —

July Moon - Nashville's Indie Harmony Trio

Hey there, welcome to the show. Today we're diving into the world of July Moon, the rising indie band that's been turning heads with their dreamy sound and raw

Magnolia Rising - From Chapel Hart Roots to Fresh Country Horizons

Meet Magnolia Rising — the dynamic country duo featuring Devynn Hart and Trea Swindle, celebrated alumni of the beloved trio Chapel Hart. After captivating audiences worl

From Heartbreak to Harmony - The Life of Nashville Musician Clark Hill

Clark Hill is a talented singer-songwriter whose soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics have captured the attention of music lovers around the world. With a career spanning s

Blues Rock Power Couple: When Rivers Meet Interview with Grace & Aaron

Today on the show, we welcome one of the UK's most exciting and hard-working independent acts in the blues-rock scene. Hailing from Essex, England, When Rivers Meet

Feelin' Alright No More - Remembering Dave Mason

In this heartfelt tribute episode, The Trout dives deep into the life and music of rock legend **Dave Mason**, the co-founder of Traffic who passed away on April 19, 2026

Alex Kilroy - The Romanian Guitarist Redefining Rock

Today I'm sitting down with Alex Kilroy, the Romanian guitarist who's been turning heads across Europe and beyond. From Bucharest stages to international festiv