Alitu<![CDATA[For the Sake of the Song]]>en-uspodcastbdc51824-09e7-5763-87f6-793378abb530https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episodicsakeofsongpodcast@gmail.comBeth PBeth PBeth PtrueYes469be971-f81c-4b50-97ae-bf2a75919601<![CDATA[Bobby Stevens]]>Bobby Stevens is a singer/songwriter and guitar player in St. Louis who writes self-described “tender tunes” but whom I would describe as kindred spirits with John Prine , Bruce Springsteen, and the podcast’s namesake, Mr. Townes Van Zandt. When Bobby’s not around town singing and playing guitar, you can also find him co-hosting the beloved poetry open mic with his partner, Kyle, at The Heavy Anchor the last Wednesday of every month, creating what has become such a special space in the St. Louis poetry, art, and music communities.

Playlist Track Listing:

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. Burnout” by Green Day
  2. “Hiding Out In The Open” by Feist
  3. “Politics of Free” by Woods
  4. “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan
  5. “My Favorite Picture of You” by Guy Clark
  6. “X-Ray Style” by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
  7. “I Wish It Would Rain” by The Temptations
  8. “Girls In Their Summer Clothes” by Bruce Springsteen
  9. “Aside” by The Weakerthans
  10. “The Way It Goes Sometimes” by Garrett T. Capps
  11. “Old Note” by Lisa O’Neill
  12. “That’s the Hurt” by Zack Kelley
  13. “Girl With The Dirty Hair” by Adam Carroll
  14. “The Grave & the Cradle in Bloom” by Andy Cook
  15. “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers

]]>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:19:18 GMT00:54:55https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/469be971-f81c-4b50-97ae-bf2a75919601fulltrueBeth Pd6de6a9c-fb16-4b14-a6dc-b2cb85b3a6b5<![CDATA[Skylar Townsend]]>Skylar Townsend is a St. Louis-based singer/songwriter who released her debut album, “Hit the Ground Runnin’”, in late 2025 and you can find it on streaming services everywhere!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Don’t Fool Around (with the Biggest Fool Around)” by The Goldenrods
  2. “Tulsa Time” by Don Williams
  3. “Blue” by LeAnn Rimes
  4. “Drunken Angel” by Lucinda Williams
  5. “They’ve Closed Down the Honky Tonks” by Miranda Lambert
  6. “Rattlesnake Girl” by Jaime Wyatt
  7. “Crackers” by Barbara Mandrell
  8. “The Book of Love” by The Magnetic Fields
  9. “Motorcycle Drive By” by Third Eye Blind
  10. “Dear Miss Loretta” by Carly Pearce & Patty Loveless
  11. “I Wish I Was the Moon” by Neko Case
  12. “Timber I’m Falling In Love” by Patty Loveless
  13. “A Lesson In Leavin’” by Sierra Ferrell and Nikki Lane
  14. “Queen of The Clowns” by Summer Dean
  15. Carole With An E” by Brennan Leigh

]]>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:47:12 GMT00:54:30https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/d6de6a9c-fb16-4b14-a6dc-b2cb85b3a6b5fulltrueBeth P717d6b3b-38ab-47a7-a503-957f53a04a99<![CDATA[Travis Dodds]]>Travis Dodds is well-known around St. Louis, mostly for his amazing guitar playing, which he’s been doing for nearly 20 years now, but he also plays bass, keyboards, synth, mandolin, and sings. And he’s got a lot of former bands to his name, including Jr. Clooney, LePonds, Yannon, Laika, and Big Color, and he also releases solo work as MacsHeadroom. His current project is called God and they just released their first EP back in November 2024 and they are working on their full-length now. If you want to hear the playlist of someone who grew up in Arkansas going to honky tonks and death metal shows, check it out!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “The Way Up: Opening & Part One” by Pat Metheny Group
  2. “Out of Sequence” by Drab Majesty
  3. “Either Way” by Wilco
  4. “Selkies: The Endless Obsession” by Between The Buried And Me
  5. “Right Where It Belongs” by Nine Inch Nails
  6. “I Ain’t Living Long Like This” by Waylon Jennings
  7. “Green Man” by Type O Negative
  8. “Ice Monster” by Minus the Bear
  9. “Witches’ Rave” by Jeff Buckley
  10. “Goodbye” by The Sundays
  11. “Aja” by Steely Dan
  12. “Julien” by Carly Rae Jepsen
  13. “The Valley Road” by Bruce Hornsby and the Range
  14. “Under The Pressure” by The War On Drugs
  15. “Brakhage” by Stereolab
]]>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:18:44 GMT00:38:01https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/717d6b3b-38ab-47a7-a503-957f53a04a99fulltrueBeth Pe289b6b4-630b-444c-be71-70f55a24949f<![CDATA[FERGUSON]]>FERGUSON is a singer/songwriter out of Nashville whose indie rock music channels the best of ‘60s-70s era pop. His debut album, State of Gold, was released back in 2019 (under his full name, Ian Ferguson), and he quickly followed that up the with the B-sides record Junk the following year. And now FERGUSON has released his latest album for our listening pleasure, Never In My Life, which came out in late September on County Fair Records. Recorded with producer Will Brown in East Nashville, FERGUSON wrote all of the songs and played every instrument on the album and the result was 10 pop songs that are described as “a spiritual cousin to the experimental pop sounds of Sargent Peppers and Pet Sounds”.  Check out Never In My Life wherever you get your music and make sure to follow FERGUSON online to see what comes next! 

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Solitude” by Duke Ellington
  2. “Love Hurts” by The Everly Brothers
  3. “ Walk on By” by Dionne Warwick
  4. “Hereos and Villains” by The Beach Boys
  5. “Ruby” by Silver Apples
  6. “I’ve Been Waiting for You” by Neil Young
  7. “Tonight Will Be Fine” by Leonard Cohen
  8. “Monkberry Moon Delight” by Paul and Linda McCartney
  9. “Queen Bitch” by David Bowie
  10. “Satori Part I” by Flower Travellin’ Band
  11. “M.E.” by Gary Numan
  12. “Coming Up” by Paul McCartney
  13. “I Can’t Hardly Stand It” by The Cramps
  14. “Voices Carry” by ‘Til Tuesday
  15. “Maureen” by Sade

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:30:47 GMT00:29:14https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/e289b6b4-630b-444c-be71-70f55a24949ffulltrueBeth P7065c92e-6869-4c9b-a71e-b7ab88202ce3<![CDATA[Julianna Riolino]]>Julianna Riolino is a singer/songwriter from Ontario whose music has been described as alt-country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and more and she's been described as embodying Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt in one person, which is pretty badass! After the success of her debut album, All Blue, Julianna has followed up with her second album, Echo In The Dust, released in October 2025 on MoonWhistle Records. On the album you can expect to hear “big feelings layered with guitar twangs, vivid pedal steel, and walloping horns”. Chicago’s Reader said the album is “a roots-rock album that floats in currents of postpunk, punk, and doo-wop”. And, in this host's humble opinion, Julianna is one of the best out there right now so make sure you check out Echo In The Dust and then check out Julianna's tour schedule to you can make sure to catch her when she comes through a city near you because she is one hell of a performer to boot! 

Playlist Track Listing:

1. “Winter Is Blue” by Vashti Bunyan

2. “Sally Go Round the Roses” by Pentangle

3. “On Her Side” by Erin Rae

4. “Swim Practice” by Mariel Buckley

5. “Whatever That Means” by Dorothea Paas

6. “Mr. Sellack” by The Roches

7. “freefall” by Jane Inc.

8. “Your Heart’s A Tin Box” by Kassi Valazza

9. “Rags” by Bria Salmena

10. “Play It Out” by Wolf Alice

11. “Sunday” by The Cranberries

12. “Skin & Bones” by The Sundays

13. “Running Errands (Yesterday)” by U.S. Girls

14. “Honky Tonk Women (Live)” by Ike & Tina Turner

15. “You’re No Good” by Linda Ronstadt

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:29:22 GMT00:33:06https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/7065c92e-6869-4c9b-a71e-b7ab88202ce3fulltrueBeth Pa9ba368c-38e2-45ff-b84c-00afc149569e<![CDATA[The Cactus Blossoms]]>This episode features a special co-created playlist, brought to you by Page Burkum and Jack Torrey of The Cactus Blossoms, who have been gifting us modern classics that blend Americana, folk, country, and early rock ‘n’ roll for well over a decade. Based out of Minneapolis, the land of great bands, brothers Jack and Page, along with their band, have released multiple studio albums, each to widespread critical acclaim. No Depression said of their latest album, Every Time I Think About You, “the pair seems to approach their craft with a classicist’s ear, always finding the cleanest words to fill up their harmonies.” Make sure to check out Every Time I Think About You wherever you get your music and follow The Cactus Blossoms on your social media of choice to find when they're playing a city near you!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Every Night” by Paul McCartney
  2. “Waiting For My Child” by The Consolers
  3. “Lately I’ve Let Things Slide” by Nick Lowe
  4. “Lean on Me” by Harry Nilsson
  5. “Lighten Up & Try” by Erin Rae
  6. “Sanza Zomi Na Mibale” by Docteur Nico & Orchestre African Fiesta
  7. “Deep Blue Day” by Brian Eno
  8. “The Wind” by Laura Nyro & LaBelle
  9. “Death of the Party” by Dean Johnson
  10. “How Long” by Skip James
  11. “Take Me Home Jesus” by Link Wray
  12. “With My Face On The Floor” by Emitt Rhodes
  13. “Travelin’ Light” by J.J. Cale
  14. “You Made A Believer Out Of Me” by Ruby Andrews
  15. “Key West (Philosopher Pirate)” by Bob Dylan

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:12:43 GMT00:36:57https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/a9ba368c-38e2-45ff-b84c-00afc149569efulltrueBeth Pe9f81631-a8ae-4482-82aa-c871214c0e59<![CDATA[Jake Maness + One Year Anniversary!]]>It's the one-year anniversary of the podcast! And to celebrate the occasion, this special episode features a very special guest: musician, artist, my boyfriend, and unofficial producer-behind-the-scenes - Jake Maness!

Jake is most well-known as the drummer and singer in the blues rock duo, The Maness Brothers, that he formed with his brother David, who plays guitar and also sings. The Maness Brothers have toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, and Europe and have released multiple albums and EPs. Their latest album, Hill House, is coming out December 27th on Romanus Records so make sure to check that out! Also make sure to check out one of Jake's many other, active bands including Dock Judson, in which he is the lead singer/songwriter and drummer, and The Jits and (d)Friends, in which he plays drums, and The Irene Allen Band, in which he plays washboard and drums.

There's so much more to say about Jake and how instrumental he's been to the podcast, supporting me every step of the way, but you'll just have to listen to the episode to hear more!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “So Much Better” by Dean Johnson
  2. “Love Is A Wish Away” by Faith NYC
  3. “Nobody Can Live Forever” by Tim Maia
  4. “Monsoon Lightning” by Lonesome Shack and Tom Walbank
  5. “Dirty South” by James Leg
  6. “Going Back To Memphis – Live” by Soledad Brothers
  7. “Coal Black Mattie” by The Black Keys
  8. “Ace of Spades” by O.V. Wright
  9. “Mush-a-Ring Around” by Freight Train Rabbit Killer
  10. “Drive Back” by Neil Young
  11. “You Don’t Know What Love Is” by Fenton Robinson
  12. “Fire on the Sun” by The Animals
  13. “Heavy Music – Pt. 1” by Bob Seger
  14. “Evil (Is Going On)” by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
  15. “Tears Come Rollin’ Down” by Henry Townsend

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers (yes, the same Maness Brothers that the guest, Jake, is in!)

]]>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:24:41 GMT00:42:22https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/e9f81631-a8ae-4482-82aa-c871214c0e59fulltrueBeth Pa42a4277-61ba-49bb-b7ed-d5f8f747638b<![CDATA[Lera Lynn]]>Lera Lynn is a singer/songwriter whose thoughtful songwriting, poetic lyricism, cinematic soundscapes, and haunting vocals blend Americana, indie rock, folk noir, and art pop. She’s released multiple studio albums and composed numerous pieces for film, TV, and video games, including writing and performing four songs for Season 2 of True Detective, for which she gained widespread recognition. She’s also a producer, known for her meticulous production through her record label, Ruby Range Records. Her latest album, “Comic Book Cowboy” came out just last month and is receiving high praise, with one review noting, the album “sounds like nothing else in this world, in the best sense of the word, and inspires with a multitude of daring/ingenious musical ideas.” You can stream “Comic Book Cowboy” wherever you get your music or, even better, head to leralynn.com to get a vinyl or CD copy! 

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Table for Blue” by Andrew Combs
  2. “Green Thumb” by Post Malone
  3. “Perfect Dark – New York Version” by Flyte
  4. “Broken Harvest” by Madison Cunningham
  5. “control (lose)” by Misty Boyce
  6. “Paradise Lost” by Thomas Dybdahl
  7. “End of A Friendship” by Julia Jacklin
  8. “Martha Sways” by Andy Shauf
  9. “The Magician” by Andy Shauf
  10. “May Later” by Blake Mills
  11. “My Love Mine All Mine” Mitski
  12. “Change” by Big Thief
  13. “October Sky” by Yabba
  14. “Empty Trainload of Sky” by Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings
  15. “Cutting It Close” by Iron & Wine

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:40:59 GMT00:38:34https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/a42a4277-61ba-49bb-b7ed-d5f8f747638bfulltrueBeth P6028c1d3-c6a4-4793-ad64-949e95e20231<![CDATA[Guest Playlist: Volume 2]]>We're back with Volume Two of the Guest Playlist!

Most of the guests on the podcast are musicians and they make us playlists of other musicians’ songs but we don’t get to hear the music that the guests themselves are making and putting out there, which hardly seems fair!

So to remedy that, every 15 episodes I release a playlist that features one song from each of those guests!

And to help me with these regularly occurring special episodes, we are so lucky to have the esteemed Caron Brittany House on the pod! In addition to being a truly wonderful human and friend, Caron has been contributing to the STL music scene for well over a decade. Her show Wax Lyrical ran for nearly 11 years on KDHX and she’s a longtime member of the Twangfest Board of Directors and has been instrumental in showcasing amazing local and national music in STL. And part of that includes the Saturday Sessions at the Tower Grove Farmers Market, which run every Saturday from April to October and feature some of the best acts in STL!

For these Guest Playlists, Caron chose the songs from half the artists and I chose the others and then we chatted about them so give it a listen, find some new music, and show the amazing podcast guests some love!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “It’s Been Awhile” by Smoke Association / Isaac Chosich
  2. “Rae” by Lilly Hiatt
  3. “Time Trades” by Jeffrey Lewis
  4. “Can’t Get Away” by Shitstorm / Matt Stuttler
  5. “Lipstick Stains” by Hunter Peebles & The Moonlighters / Matt Maher
  6. “Field” by Les Rhinoceros / Mikey Coltun
  7. “Perfect Shade of Blue” by Alex Huck (on YouTube only)
  8. “Dying on the Vine” by Patton Magee
  9. “Had To” by Esther Rose
  10. “First it was a movie, then it was a book” by Florry / Francie Medosch
  11. “Ouray” by Garrett T. Capps and NASA Country
  12. “Hard Lines” by Tony M. Hall
  13. “Trying” by Cyanides / Brian Will
  14. “Stranger in the City” by The Mighty Pines / Neil Salsich
  15. “Crooked Crown” by The Soledad Brothers / Johnny Walker

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:53:04 GMT00:49:58https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/6028c1d3-c6a4-4793-ad64-949e95e20231fulltrueBeth P and Caron Brittany House6722ee0f-efc2-4d26-8b68-b4edbf8d4643<![CDATA[A.J. Croce]]>A.J. Croce is a singer/songwriter and piano virtuoso with decades of music and touring to his name. He's released eleven studio albums, including his most recent, “Heart of the Eternal”, which was released in early 2025. His music blends rock, blues, soul, and Americana and his new album even has some psych and jazz influences. He’s worked and toured with many of the greats, including BB King, Ray Charles, Leon Russell, Allan Toussaint, Ry Cooder, Jack Clement, Tony Berg, and dozens more.

]]>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:35:39 GMT00:36:16https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/6722ee0f-efc2-4d26-8b68-b4edbf8d4643fulltrueBeth Pcf00deb7-fe0e-4fe5-8bb3-02bb5c891021<![CDATA[Nick Shoulders]]>Nick Shoulders is an Americana singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, banjo, fiddle, drums, harmonica, and mouthbow, whom Paste Magazine said is a "bonafide American treasure". He's also the owner of Gar Hole Records and is an accomplished illustrator.

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “One Broken Heart” by Sonny Burgess
  2. “Frog Went A-Courtin’” by Almeda Riddle
  3. “My Journey To The Sky” by Sister Rosette Tharpe, Maria Knight, Sam Price Trio
  4. “Man in Black” by Johnny Cash
  5. “Where Is The River Gone” by Jimmy Driftwood
  6. “Let’s Get Reagan Out” by John L. Handcox
  7. “Dusty Blossom Biigie” by Arkie Shibley and his Mountain Dew Boys
  8. “Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)” by Solomon Burke
  9. “Craw-Dad” by Bo Diddley
  10. “The Ballad of Emmett Till” by Red River Dave
  11. “If I Don’t Love You (Grits Ain’t Groceries)” by George Jones
  12. “Walkin’ in My Sleep” by Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard
  13. “Full Moon” by baksey Cham Krong
  14. “La danse de Mardi Gras” by The Balfa Brothers
  15. “Sweet Maggie” by Mississippi Sheiks

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers

]]>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:55:21 GMT00:58:03https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/cf00deb7-fe0e-4fe5-8bb3-02bb5c891021fulltrueBeth P5767b976-b294-485d-af9e-1a01c6db25e7<![CDATA[Johnny Walker]]>Johnny Walker is a legend among legends in the punk, blues, garage rock scene(s) and it’s an honor to have him on the podcast! He and Ben Swank started the legendary Soledad Brothers, releasing four critically acclaimed albums, and were/are longtime collaborators and friends with Meg and Jack White, with Jack engineering The Soledad Brothers first album and Johnny playing slide guitar on The White Stripes first album. After The Soledad Brothers, Johnny went on tour to sing and play harmonica with the MC5 and he formed a new band, Cut In The Hill Gang. He’s also the owner and creator of The Lodge KY in Dayton KY. Nowadays, you can find Johnny playing with his current band, All Seeing Eyes, and if you’re St. Louis, you’ll have a chance to have your mind blown when Johnny and the band play at Venice Cafe on Saturday, September 13th with The Maness Brothers (who, if you haven’t ever noticed, are the intro/outro music to the pod!). It’s a chance to see a living legend so do. not. miss. it. 

Playlist Track Listing: 

1. “I Wanta Holler (But The Town’s Too Small)” by Gary U.S. Bonds

2. “Black to Comm” by MC5

3. “Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground” by Blind Willie Johnson

4. “Et moi, et moi, et moi” by Jacques Dutronc

5-8. “A Love Supreme” by John Coltrane

9. “The Big Three Killed My Baby” by The White Stripes

10. “Fuck The People” by The Kills

11. Diddy Wah Diddy” by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

12. “You Need Love” by Muddy Waters

13. “Pills” by Bo Diddley

14. “Third Stone From The Sun” by Jimi Hendrix

15. “Sister Ray” by The Velvet Underground

16. “Devil Got My Woman” by Skip James

17. “Re-Make/Re-Model” by Roxy Music

18. “Ya Ya Ya (Looking For My Baby” by The Detroit Cobras

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:26:02 GMT00:54:35https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/5767b976-b294-485d-af9e-1a01c6db25e7fulltrueBeth Pb0f88dc4-38c7-4521-9453-338a24d984a7<![CDATA[Neil Salsich]]>Neil Salsich is a singer, songwriter, and guitar player who's been playing in St. Louis for 15 years and he's best known for his band, The Mighty Pines, but he's also a member of the Playadors and Sean Canan's Voodoo Players. Make sure to follow Neil and The Mighty Pines on Instagram so you can stay up-to-date on all of his shows and, importantly, the annual Pines Fest happening in October!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Wounded” by Third Eye Blind
  2. “Dying to Believe” by The Beths
  3. “Mirrlky Honey” by Messy Jiverson
  4. “Ain’t It Fun” by Paramore
  5. “The Dress” by Dijon
  6. “DO 4 LOVE” by Snoh Aalegra
  7. “Dear God – Live” by Smokie Norful
  8. “Sticking to My Guns – Live” by PJ Morton
  9. “The Tide Will Rise” by Bruce Hornsby
  10. “Hold On” by Ames
  11. “Burning In The Sun” by Blue Merle
  12. “Moonlight Serenade” by Kurt Elling
  13. “Geordie (Child 209)” Anais Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer
  14. “Someday We’ll Know” by New Radicals
  15. “Still Be Around” by Uncle Tupelo

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:24:00 GMT00:42:28https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/b0f88dc4-38c7-4521-9453-338a24d984a7fulltrueBeth Pb8da355a-4cfc-4f93-afe8-162ed92789bb<![CDATA[Tony Hall]]>Tony Hall is a keyboard player and singer/songwriter who’s been around the St. Louis music scene for nearly 20 years, and you can catch him playing out solo as Tony M. Hall or you can find him behind the keys with Nick Gusman & The Coyotes at least for the next couple of weeks. Keep an eye out for his solo album dropping in spring 2026! And a special shout-out to Tony being an early and enthusiastic supporter of the podcast, so make sure you show him some love in return!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Poor Jackie” by Man Man
  2. “Conga” by Miami Sound Machine
  3. “Foxglove” by Murder By Death
  4. “Dime a Dozen” by Forrest McCurren
  5. “Hair-Trigger” by Protest the Hero
  6. “Holy Sh*t!” by Against Me!
  7. “Change of Pace” by Andy Frasco & The U.N.
  8. “Goldmine” by Old Capital Square Dance Club
  9. “Still Not a Player (feat. Joe)” by Big Pun, Joe
  10. “Pretty Good” by John Prine
  11. “Just Like Old Times” by Todd Snider
  12. “Peace of Mind” by Hannah Juanita
  13. “Total Bummer” by NOFX
  14. “Feel Like That (feat. Bradley Nowell)” by Sublime, Stick Figure, Jakobs Castle, Bradley Nowell
  15. “This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody)” by Talking Heads

For the Sake of the Song Podcast Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:19:25 GMT00:36:22https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/b8da355a-4cfc-4f93-afe8-162ed92789bbfulltrueBeth P9a054d03-98d8-4140-9f4c-980c4621ce3b<![CDATA[Brian Will]]>Brian Will is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who plays in a couple St. Louis bands, including The Jits and the Cyanides. Make sure to follow him on Instagram @brianwont to find out where you can see him playing live next!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Sovereignty Flight” by The Gories
  2. “Kiss Me On The Bus” by The Replacements
  3. “Tommy Gun” by The Clash
  4. “All My Feelings Denied” by Thee Headcoats
  5. “Fiction Romance” by Buzzcocks
  6. “What’s Going Ahn” by Big Star
  7. “Carried Away” by Television
  8. “I Need Mercy” by The Peace
  9. “Barnaby, Hardly Working” by Yo La Tengo
  10. “Sideshow by the Seashore – Salvati Mix” by Luna
  11. “Suffering Jukebox” by Silver Jews
  12. “Until You Came Along” by Golden Smog
  13. “The Man in Me” by Bob Dylan
  14. “Wake Me When It’s Over” by Willie Nelson
  15. “AAA” by Grandpaboy

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]]>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:00:48 GMT00:31:26https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/9a054d03-98d8-4140-9f4c-980c4621ce3bfulltrueBeth Pb8fa82ee-d87f-4248-848c-a281d68d6488<![CDATA[Garrett T. Capps]]>Garrett T. Capps hails from San Antonio and has a lot of great music to his name, whether that's albums he's released with his band NASA Country, including their most recent release "Everyone Is Everyone", or his latest solo album "Life is Strange", backed in the studio by friends who also happen to be killer musicians. When he's not making music in the studio or on tour, you can probably find Garrett at The Lonesome Rose, a great bar and venue in San Antonio that Garrett just also happens to own. Garrett's the type of musician that gives you hope for the future of music so give his interview and playlist a listen immediately!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “River Towns” by Mark Knopfler
  2. “Shadows” by Dr. John
  3. “Joe Tex” by The Black Swans
  4. “Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire
  5. “Amazed to Find” by Kate Wolf
  6. “Just Like You” by Doug Kershaw
  7. “The Gate” by Little Mazarn and Felt Out
  8. “Sailing Away” by James McMurtry
  9. “Another Day” by Sunjammer
  10. “If I Was” by Creekbed Carter Hogan
  11. “Ya-Ta-Hey Sukie” by J.J. Light
  12. “Been On My Mind” by Nicole Hale
  13. “Death Smile” by Bill Baird
  14. “Sleep” by The Hushabyes
  15. “That’s The Way Love Goes” by Johnny Rodriguez

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]]>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:07:33 GMT00:27:51https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/b8fa82ee-d87f-4248-848c-a281d68d6488fulltrueBeth Paebcb0c8-714f-4b2c-bab9-5bb8668e0a65<![CDATA[Esther Rose]]>Esther Rose has been making her mark on the Americana landscape for years and her newest album, "Want", released on New West Records, has been called "wildly satisfying" by Glide Magazine and No Depression said it was her "most settled work yet". She's currently out on tour with a full band (!!!) so make sure you check out her schedule to find out where they're playing near you!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Wenn der Sudwind weht” by Roedelius
  2. “Rose Parade” by Elliot Smith
  3. “Today” by The Smashing Pumpkins
  4. “Satan” by Andy Shauf
  5. “Alameda” by Elliot Smith
  6. “Real Life” by Zella Day
  7. “Full Time Job” by Squirrel Flower
  8. “Knockin” by MJ Lenderman
  9. “Please, Sing a Little Longer” by Josiah Steinbrick
  10. “Old Tv” by Dean Johnson
  11. “This Flight Tonight” by Joni Mitchell
  12. “I Will Buy You A New Life” by Everclear
  13. “Come Home” by Hana Stretton
  14. “CSI: Petralona” by Westerman
  15. “Hinoki Wood” by Gia Margaret

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]]>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:15:39 GMT00:29:03https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/aebcb0c8-714f-4b2c-bab9-5bb8668e0a65fulltrueBeth P50b4bf50-cdb8-4301-a2df-9d5f94f7f7dc<![CDATA[Francie Medosch]]>Francie Medosch is the lead force behind and in front of the band, Florry, who blend indie rock with country twang and have been compared to the likes of The Band and The Rolling Stones as well as PJ Harvey and Big Thief. Their newest album, “Sounds Like…” recently came out on Dear Life Records and Pitchfork says, “the country-rock group rips through a set of free-spirited barnstormers with such ease and joy that even its tales of raw feelings and perpetual malaise feel uplifting” while Paste Magazine says, “This sort of unpretentious, unfiltered rock music will never go out of style. To borrow a phrase from Richard Williams’ review of Exile on Main St. in Melody Maker way back in ‘72: ‘Sounds Like…’ will take its place in history.” Florry is out on tour this summer in support of the new album, traveling all across the East Coast and Midwest, so make sure you check their page for where they’re playing near you! 

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “When I Grow Too Old to Dream” by Jimmy Smith
  2. “No Deal” by Townes Van Zandt
  3. “My One and Only Love” by Bob Dylan
  4. “Rockin’ Chair – Live at The Academy of Music, New York, 1971” by The Band
  5. “I’m Sticking With You” by The Velvet Underground
  6. “Ugetsu” by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers 
  7. “In A Frosty Pass” by Old Table
  8. “Kusuri O Takusan” by Taeko Onuki
  9. “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” by Cowboy Junkies
  10. “annah (bonus)” by Porches
  11. “Stars Fell On Alabama” by The Cannonball Adderley Quintet
  12. “Like Someone In Love” by Bjork @bjork
  13. “We’ll Be Together Again – Live” by McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson, Henry Grimes, Jack DeJohnette
  14. “Dices, Dices” by Michael Hurley
  15. “Rendezous USA” by Terry Allen

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]]>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:11:39 GMT00:36:48https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/50b4bf50-cdb8-4301-a2df-9d5f94f7f7dcfulltrueBeth P7dc73033-1878-4d0b-a4c8-dce3b5418395<![CDATA[Patton Magee]]>Patton Magee is the frontman of the rock ‘n’ roll group The Nude Party, whom critics have compared to some of the greats, including The Rolling Stones, the Velvet Underground, and Buffalo Springfield, and now Patton is releasing his debut solo album on June 12 on Nudie Records called “Last Cowboy on the Prairie”. It's been described as a “sprawling trek across America’s sonic landscapes – Arizona desert ballads, Louisiana bayou boogies, New York grooves, and Old West operatics”. Available for pre-order at nudierecords.com or on Bandcamp and available to stream everywhere on June 12th! 

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Train Round the Bend” by The Velvet Underground
  2. “Nashville’s A Groovy Little Town” by Natural Child
  3. “I Must Be Somebody Else You’ve Known” by The International Submarine Band
  4. “Every Which-A-Way” by Roger Miller
  5. “Blood On The Saddle” by Tex Ritter
  6. “Your Cheatin’ Heart” by Hank Williams
  7. “Along the Sante Fe Trail” by Sons of the Pioneers
  8. “Love Is A Rose” by Neil Young
  9. “Sunday Sunny Mill Valley Groove Day” by Sir Douglas Quintet
  10. “Saddle Tramp” by Marty Robbins
  11. “Return of the Grievous Angel” by Gram Parsons
  12. “Up to Me – Take 1” by Bob Dylan
  13. “Dear Doctor” by The Rolling Stones
  14. “We All Make the Flowers Grow” by Lee Hazelwood
  15. “This Land is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie 

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]]>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:15:49 GMT00:31:00https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/7dc73033-1878-4d0b-a4c8-dce3b5418395fulltrueBeth P1e6b2304-d53c-4ab6-a2d5-db3e4b057416<![CDATA[Alex Huck]]>Alex Huck is a singer/songwriter who has been in St. Louis for only three years but brings decades of talent with him! You can check him out playing solo around town at some of his recurring monthly gigs, such as the second Friday of very month at Hammerstone’s, or catch him behind the kit with the Tyler King Band the last Sunday of the month at Hammerstone’s.

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Smoke Detector” by Rilo Kiley
  2. “Further North” by Johnathan Rice
  3. “Wonderful Scar” by Now It’s Overhead
  4. “Always On My Mind” by Phantom Planet
  5. “Newspaper Gown” by Damien Jurado
  6. “Pamphleteer” by The Weakerthans
  7. “Didi (My Doe part 2)” by The Matches
  8. “You Were Right” by Built To Spill
  9. “Easy’s Gettin’ Harder Every Day” by Iris DeMent
  10. “Divorce” by Alex Cameron
  11. “Sad and Lonely” by Secret Machines
  12. “XFire – EP Version” by The Bens
  13. “I’m Alright” by Loudon Wainwright III
  14. “Simplicity” by Abe Partridge
  15. “South of the South” by David Dondero

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]]>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:00:16 GMT00:35:42https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/1e6b2304-d53c-4ab6-a2d5-db3e4b057416fulltrueBeth Pf9a963a4-50df-4ed9-b709-be6e42900adc<![CDATA[Mikey Coltun]]>Mikey Coltun is a musician, engineer, and producer and he's played with a number of great bands, including Les Rhinoceros, Mdou Moctar, Steve Gunn, KOLTUN, and more. He started studying music at the age of 3 and by 16 he was touring and playing all over the world with the most well-known and well-respected musicians in rock, jazz, punk, often blending Western and African styles. Mikey has recently started a new band, TAKAAT, with the other two members of the Mdou Moctar rhythm section, Ahmoudou Madassane and Souleymane Ibrahim, and they've just released their first EP, "TAKAAT is Noise, Volume 1" and Mikey not only plays bass on the tracks but he also recorded, mixed, and produced the album. The group started at soundchecks for Mdou Moctar shows when the trio indulged in their shared love of cranking amps to 11 and blowing out speakers. They blend the punk styles of bands like Fugazi with the guitar music from the Sahel, which results in deeply intense, dark, energetic music. They're currently on their first tour so make sure to check out where they're playing next and get out to see them (and stream or buy their album)!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Naima – Live from Village Vanguard Again!” by John Coltrane
  2. “When I Grow Up” by Joe Mcphee
  3. “Pay To Cum” by Bad Brains
  4. “Banganesiba” by Tal National
  5. “Vie-Ni – From ‘Quando l’amore e sensualita’” by Ennio Morricone
  6. “Lorelei” by Sharp Pins
  7. “Lifted” by Curved Lights
  8. “Bara” by Vieux & Cheick Niang
  9. “Niamey, Niger 2021 (A)” by Amadou Ousmane Ali
  10. “Cycles of Fate part 1” by Jad Atoui
  11. “Clouds are whatever you make them out to be.” by Ipek Eginli
  12. “34” by J.R.C.G.
  13. “Chant” by Masami Tomihisa
  14. “Current Affair” by Evicshen
  15. “Hollywood” by Jessica Pratt

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]]>Tue, 20 May 2025 01:32:55 GMT00:25:19https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/f9a963a4-50df-4ed9-b709-be6e42900adcfulltrueBeth P9e515897-826a-479c-9763-de492ff94ce2<![CDATA[Matt Maher]]>Matt Maher is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, pedal steel, mandolin, dobro, and bass, and he's associated with many St. Louis-based bands, including Hunter Peebles & The Moonlighters, Yard Eagle, Smoke Association, The Screechin’ Halts, and Back Wash. His musical talent is key to making these bands shine so make sure to follow him and them so you can find out where to catch Matt playing next and hear all the new releases he's featured on!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Shove” by LePonds
  2. “Jupiter” by Matt Maltese
  3. “What Would I Want? Sky” by Animal Collective
  4. “The Vowels, Pt. 2” by WHY?
  5. “RR vs. D” by Au
  6. “Ways to be Loved” by TOPS
  7. “Summer’s Over” by Jordana & TV Girl
  8. “Thanks For The Killer Game Of Crisco Twister” by Minus the Bear
  9. “Money” by Pono AM
  10. “Mirror of Time” by Twin Peaks
  11. “Mint Car” by The Cure
  12. “Deep Blue Sea” by Art Lown
  13. “Nothing’s Right” by Will Stewart
  14. “Sister’s House” by Dubb Nubb
  15. “On A Desert Isle” by C.W. Stoneking

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]]>Tue, 06 May 2025 02:42:13 GMT00:36:23https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/9e515897-826a-479c-9763-de492ff94ce2fulltrueBeth P5439afcf-d70a-4bd6-aa52-ccb97d237c9c<![CDATA[Matt Stuttler]]>Matt Stuttler is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, bass player, and self-described synth enthusiast who has been a mainstay in the St. Louis music scene for 15 years and he currently plays in many bands including Shitstorm, Nite Sprites, Dock Judson, Cyanides, Boreal Hills, The Losing End, Molten Bone, and Variante Form and his former bands include The Stranger, Beach Bodies, and Banana Clips. And when he’s not playing in a band, he’s helping them play and record as the owner and operator of the longtime St. Louis venue and recording studio, The Sinkhole. Matt has done so much for the St. Louis music scene over the years and has a wealth of musical knowledge so you do not want to skip this one!

You can check out The Sinkhole at www.sinkholerecords.com or on Instagram @sinkholestl

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “M.E.” by Gary Numan
  2. “Citadel – Remastered 2017 / Stereo” by The Rolling Stones
  3. “Ball of Confusion (That’s What The World Is Today)” by The Temptations
  4. “Looking at You” by MC5
  5. “Homosapien” by Pete Shelley
  6. “Master of the Universe – 1996 Remaster” by Hawkwind
  7. “Powderfinger – 2016 Remaster” by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
  8. “Running on Empty” by Jackson Browne
  9. “Run From the City” by Purling Hiss
  10. “Marianne” by Joni Ekman
  11. “Waiting for an Alibi” by Thin Lizzy
  12. “Alone Again Or – 2015 Remaster” by Love
  13. “The Partisan” by Leonard Cohen
  14. “Cheree – 2019 Remaster” by Suicide
  15. “In League With Satan (7” version)” by Venom

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]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:12:03 GMT00:30:05https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/5439afcf-d70a-4bd6-aa52-ccb97d237c9cfulltrueBeth P03c18bf7-5cc8-4ae5-b07c-6a6a819b5d0d<![CDATA[Jena Haffner]]>Jena Haffner, along with her dad, Jean, own and operate The Record Exchange, the longtime, iconic record store in St. Louis. Jean opened the store in 1977 so Jena was born into the world of music and vinyl and now she helps Jean operate the 10,000-square-foot store filled with not just vinyl but all types of media, media-playing equipment, and memorabilia. If you haven't been down to the store, what are you even doing?! Make sure you swing by to dig through crates, find that highly-sought after collectors' item or that obscure, deep cut, and support one of the best record stores in town! And if digging isn't your thing, they have a huge online store so go record shopping from your couch!

You can find out all about The Record Exchange at www.recordexchangestl.com

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Where Are We Going?” by Donald Byrd
  2. “Black Cow” by Steely Dan
  3. “I Forgot To Be Your Lover” by William Bell
  4. “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Prince
  5. “Cemetery Walk II” by Umphrey’s McGee
  6. “You’re Gonna Need Me” by Dionne Warwick
  7. “Fallin’ In Love” by La Bouche
  8. “Walk Home” by Bon Iver
  9. “Shakedown Street” by Grateful Dead
  10. “Everybody Loves The Sunshine” by Roy Ayers Ubiquity
  11. “Nobody to Love” by 13th Floor Elevators
  12. “Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell” by The Flaming Lips
  13. “Stone Love” by Kashif
  14. “Give It Away” by Zero 7
  15. “Lost On 32nd Street” by Johnny “Hammond” Smith

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]]>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:36:40 GMT00:46:15https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/03c18bf7-5cc8-4ae5-b07c-6a6a819b5d0dfulltrueBeth Pf14482a0-b559-42a8-b842-d267576f6b24<![CDATA[Guest Playlist: Volume 1]]>A new kind of episode and playlist!

Most of the guests on the podcast are musicians and they make us playlists of other musicians’ songs but we don’t get to hear the music that the guests themselves are making and putting out there, which hardly seems fair!

So to remedy that, every 15 episodes that feature a musician guest, I’m going to release an episode and playlist that features one song from each of those guests!

And to help me with these regularly occurring special episodes, we are so lucky to have the esteemed Caron Brittany House! In addition to being a truly wonderful human and friend, Caron has been contributing to the STL music scene for well over a decade. Her show Wax Lyrical ran for nearly 11 years on KDHX and she’s a longtime member of the Twangfest Board of Directors and has been instrumental in showcasing amazing local and national music in STL. And part of that includes the Saturday Sessions at the Tower Grove Farmers Market, which run every Saturday from April to October and feature some of the best acts in STL!

For these Guest Playlists, Caron chose the songs from half the artists and I chose the others and then we chatted about them so give it a listen, find some new music, and show the amazing podcast guests some love!

Playlist Track Listing:

1. “Roamer” by Blond Guru / Noah Gregory

2. “no longer neighbors” by po mia

3. “Say What You Will” by Joe Fletcher & Wrong Reasons

4. “Come Back” by The Public / Dylan Andersen

5. “Unplug the Machines” by Still Animals / Jessie Karabell

6. “Cadillac Dreams II” by Desi Darling / Sean Kimble

7. “Keep it to Myself” by Laka Soul

8. “Sorry, Weird” by Matt F. Basler

9. “Pushing Away, Pulling Together” by Joanna Serenko

10. “Dream Logic” by Space Quaker / Robin Harvey

11. “Knot to Force” by Surtsey / Joe Bassa

12. “Sensing” by Luisa Sims

13. “Jolly Rogers Arkansas” by Truman Kennedy

14. “Friends, Lovers, Ex-Lovers, Whatever” by SUSTO Stringband / Justin Osborne

15. “Hit The Ground” by We Are Root Mod / Isaac Johnston

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]]>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 02:44:26 GMT01:02:27https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/f14482a0-b559-42a8-b842-d267576f6b24fullBeth P and Caron Brittany House65ef258f-f4ac-4b4f-af6d-03d2426f93fc<![CDATA[Jeffrey Lewis]]>Jeffrey Lewis is a singer, songwriter, and artist from NYC who has been putting out some of the best anti-folk music there is for over 20 years, including on his newest album “The EVEN MORE Freewheelin’ Jeffrey Lewis” on Don Giovanni Records. In addition to his musical chops, he’s also an accomplished illustrator and has written and drawn over a dozen comics in the series called “Fuff”.

For the playlist, Jeffrey submitted 29 tracks, all part of his evergreen effort to make a list of his favorite songs, and he told me to pick the final 15 for the playlist so I used a random number generator to select those 15 but the additional 14 tracks are included below because we all need EVEN MORE good music recs and who better to get them from than Jeffrey Lewis!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Creature with the Atom Brain” by Roky Erickson
  2. “Etiquette” by Daniel Johnson
  3. “Escape (I Need a Break)” by Whodini
  4. “Where Will We Be Tomorrow” by Eddie Callahan
  5. “The Fang” by Nervous Norvus
  6. “This Carnival Is Dead and Gone” by Current 93
  7. “The Rubber Room” by Porter Wagoner
  8. “Madman” by Heron
  9. “Nothing” by The Fugs
  10. “Frustration” by The Mystic Tide
  11. “Systemic Death” by Crass
  12. “Hey, Who Really Cares” by Linda Perhacs
  13. “Summer Day Reflection Song” by Donovan
  14. “Spin Spider Spin” by Patty Zeitlin
  15. “He Miss Road” by Fela Kuti

 

EVEN MORE Jeffrey Lewis Music Recs:

  1. “Affection” by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
  2. “It’s the 4th of July and it’s raining a bit” by Tony Green Orchestra
  3. “I Ain’t Marching Anymore” by Phil Ochs
  4. “Mind Playin’ Tricks On Me” by Geto Boys
  5. “African Lullaby” by Bruce Haack
  6. “Your Heart Out” by The Fall
  7. “Nafqot new yegodagn” by Mahmoud Ahmed
  8. “The Tale of Richard Vail” by Mike Rechner
  9. “Ain’t Never Seen A White Man” by Hepplewhyte
  10. “Sleeping Gas” by The Teardrop Explodes
  11. “Dandelions” by Children of Sunshine
  12. “Third in a Knife Fight” by Gentlemen’s Relish
  13. “Would Ed Wood?” by Prewar Yardsale
  14. “Emily B” by Emily B*

(*This track is so obscure, I’m not sure if this is the correct title and artist!)

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]]>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:08:43 GMT00:43:28https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/65ef258f-f4ac-4b4f-af6d-03d2426f93fcfulltrueBeth P2a90de1c-4bb7-43e1-9b86-2b3e9a2249aa<![CDATA[Lilly Hiatt]]>Lilly Hiatt is singer and songwriter in Nashville, currently on New West Records, and she’s been one of the mainstays in the Americana scene for the past decade. She’s toured with the likes of John Prine, Drive-By Truckers, and Margo Price. She’s just released her sixth album, Forever, and in response Pitchfork said “Hiatt sounds relaxed and assured, even when she’s making righteous noise.” To find out how you listen to Forever and where you can catch Lilly playing live, check out www.lillyhiatt.com or follow her on Instagram @LillyAHiatt.

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Cross Bones Style” by Cat Power
  2. “Box of Rain” by the Grateful Dead
  3. “Someday” by Mariah Carey
  4. “Spiderwebs” by No Doubt
  5. “Worrying My Life” by Nathan Graham
  6. “Volcano Girls” by Veruca Salt
  7. “Tennessee” by Arrested Development
  8. “Witch” by Belly
  9. “Cry Baby” by Sunny War & Valerie June
  10. “Tennessee Song” by Margo Price
  11. “Sagittarius” by Coley
  12. “Can’t Cut Loose” by Erin Rae
  13. “Go – Remastered” by Pearl Jam
  14. “June on the West Coast” by Bright Eyes
  15. “You Are Not Alone” by Mavis Staples

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]]>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 02:15:06 GMT00:21:22https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/2a90de1c-4bb7-43e1-9b86-2b3e9a2249aafulltrueBeth P021ae60d-86f1-4618-b6e9-e4c088495307<![CDATA[Isaac Chosich]]>Isaac Chosich is a singer, songwriter, and drummer and the lead genuis behind the band Smoke Association. He’s previously played in the bands Yard Eagle, The Fighting Side, The Devil’s Triangle, and Slop Arm. He’s the self-described third wheel at Extra Plus Productions and also makes sick show flyers for a lot of bands around town. If you want to see one of the most unique bands in St. Louis, make sure follow Smoke Association on Instagram so you can catch one of their shows ASAP!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Boombastic” by Shaggy
  2. “New Wave Blues” by Blaze Foley & the Beaver Valley Boys
  3. “The Most Wanted Person In The United States” by 100 gecs
  4. “Roadbull” by the Melvins
  5. “20191011 You Made The Bed” by Mac DeMarco
  6. “Don’t Shit Where You Eat – 2024 Remastered” by Ween
  7. “The O-Men” by Butthole Surfers
  8. “Servitude” by Fishbone
  9. “If The Sun Never Rises Again” by Johnny Blue Skies & Sturgill Simpson
  10. “Superstition” by The Texas Gentlemen
  11. “Lick a Shot” by Cypress Hill
  12. “Jizzlobber” by Faith No More
  13. “THAT’S THAT” by MF Doom
  14. “Return To Monke” by Viagra Boys
  15. “I No Longer Fear the Razor Guarding My Heel (IV)” by $uicideboy$

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]]>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:19:07 GMT00:16:12https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/021ae60d-86f1-4618-b6e9-e4c088495307fulltrueBeth Pd6e4d16e-1448-42a3-9588-736f5cfe7e2a<![CDATA[Isaac Johnston]]>Isaac Johnston is a drummer and percussionist (for hire!), and is also a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, who plays with a host of bands including We Are Root Mod, Wilson Ridge, Hotel Ten Eyes, and Pocket Taco. He’s heading out on tour with Hunter Peebles & The Moonlighters in March so be sure to follow him and the bands on Instagram so you can find out where you can see and hear Isaac next!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Grid/Ocean” by The Bad Plus
  2. “Central Standard” by Extended
  3. “Joy Techniques” by Nate Mercereau and Terrace Martin
  4. “Djurkel” by Pino Palladino and Blake Mills
  5. “Tenere Taqqal” by Tinariwen
  6. “Temecula Sunrise” by Dirty Projectors
  7. “10 d E A T h b R E a s T” by Bon Iver
  8. “Feeling/Meaning” by Al Menne
  9. “Wallet” by Adrienne Lenker and Buck Meek
  10. “Wonder” by Lomelda
  11. “Avant Gardner” by Courtney Barnett
  12. “The Masterwork” by Dick Stusso
  13. “Sue” by Buck Meek
  14. “Tearjoint” by Dan Penn
  15. “Go Tell the People” by Dr. John

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:06:26 GMT00:27:20https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/d6e4d16e-1448-42a3-9588-736f5cfe7e2afulltrueBeth Pe642459e-cd60-4193-bbd1-640eb937dd02<![CDATA[Justin Osborne (SUSTO)]]>Justin Osborne is the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the band SUSTO, who hail from Charleston, South Carolina. They’ve been around for over a decade, toured all over the world, and released five studio albums and two live albums. They’re currently on New West Records and Justin has a new album titled “Susto Stringband: Volume 1” coming out on March 28th that is a collaboration with Holler Choir Music and together they’ve reimagined and reinvented songs from across the SUSTO catalog (plus given us two new tracks!) with a more bluegrass, folk, string-centric spin. Make sure you follow SUSTO on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music, and everywhere else so you can pre-save the album so you don't miss it when it drops!

You can find all things SUSTO at www.sustoisreal.com.

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Positive Vibration – Live at The Pavillion De Paris, 1977” by Bob Marley & The Wailers
  2. “Box #10” by Jim Croce
  3. “Cleopatra” by The Lumineers
  4. “High Roller” by Cordovas
  5. “Just Like Leaving” by Bella White
  6. “Chan Chan” by Buena Vista Social Club
  7. “Lived in Bars” by Cat Power
  8. “The General Specific” by Band of Horses
  9. “I’ll Fly Away” by Gillian Welch & Alison Krauss
  10. “Still Out There Running” by Nathanial Rateliff & The Night Sweats
  11. “Ride On / Right On” by Phosphorescent
  12. “Thirteen Silver Dollars” by Colter Wall
  13. “To Live Is To Fly” by Townes Van Zandt
  14. “Right Back to It” by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman
  15. “Peace & Happiness” by Ted Hawkins

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:04:12 GMT00:29:45https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/e642459e-cd60-4193-bbd1-640eb937dd02fulltrueBeth P3a88b02e-ee2a-4322-848f-cd3c8fd2d619<![CDATA[Greg Belter]]>Greg Belter is a longtime photographer in the St. Louis area, where he’s been photographing musicians on film, and developing and processing most of that film at home, for about the last six years. He’s photographed bands and artists including Yard Eagle, Mattie Schell, JigJam, Natchez Whistle, Native Sons, Nate Lowery, Hunter Peebles, The Screeching Halts, and Nick Gusman, and he’s done some concert shoots as well including the Summer Sun Down Festival, Evolution Festival, and the summer concert series in Benton Park. You can purchase prints of Greg’s photographs by either contacting him directly on Instagram or you can find his prints at Opothecary on Cherokee Street.

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down – Concert Version Last Waltz” by The Band
  2. “Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis” by Tom Waits
  3. “Where Do You Go To (My Lovely” by Peter Sarstedt
  4. “Rhinestone Busboy” by Jake McKelvie and the Countertops
  5. “New Madrid” by Uncle Tupelo
  6. “Bless the Telephone” by Labi Siffre
  7. “Girl from The North Country” by Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash
  8. “Oo-De-Lally – From ‘Robin Hood’” by Roger Miller
  9. “Let You Let Me” by Mattie Schell
  10. “Like A Ship” by Pastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth for Christ Choir
  11.  “Highway Patrolman” by Bruce Springsteen
  12. “Black River Swamp” by Link Wray
  13. “Last Night I Had a Dream” by Randy Newman
  14. “I’ll Be Here in the Morning” by Townes Van Zandt
  15. “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You into Heaven Anymore” by John Prine

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:31:42 GMT00:24:47https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/3a88b02e-ee2a-4322-848f-cd3c8fd2d619fulltrueBeth Ped3c6d08-7a40-4b03-9a21-c7634cdb8bcf<![CDATA[Truman Kennedy]]>Truman Kennedy is a singer, songwriter, and mandolin player who plays in the band, Truman Kennedy and the Unstoppable Bucks. They just released an album titled, “Werewolf Mask” that you can listen to on all streaming platforms or you can pick up on vinyl on Bandcamp or at some local record stores in St. Louis and Little Rock. You can catch Truman playing around town at places like the Hi-Hat and Yaquis and he has a monthly gig at the Gramophone on the first Thursday of the month.

His playlist is a primer in bluegrass from the beginning up to 1990. Check back in 2026 for part two!

Find him online at TrumanKennedy.com

Playlist track listing:

  1. “Motherless Children” by Ralph Stanley
  2. “I’m Working On A Building – 1954 Version” by Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys
  3. “Hit Parade of Love” by Jimmy Martin and The Sunny Mountain Boys
  4. “I Wonder Where You Are Tonight – Live” by Flatt & Scruggs
  5. “Rocky Top” by The Osborne Brothers
  6. “Hey Boys” by The Dillards
  7. “Back in the Goodle Days” by John Hartford
  8. “Wait A Minute” by The Seldom Scene
  9. “The Hobo Song” by Old & In The Way
  10. “Tennessee Stud” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Doc Watson
  11. “Don’t Put Her Down You Helped Put Her There” by Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard
  12. “Manzanita” by Tony Rice Unit
  13. “Callin’ Baton Rouge” by New Grass Revival
  14. “Shadows in My Room (Live)” by Hot Rize
  15. “Idaho” by Truman Kennedy

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:14:05 GMT00:21:23https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/ed3c6d08-7a40-4b03-9a21-c7634cdb8bcffulltrueBeth Pb69c58d7-e961-4494-9b4d-9d3fb520c479<![CDATA[Luisa Sims]]>Luisa Sims is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist, who has been playing in St. Louis for many years, playing both solo and with her band, Luisa Sims and the Sorry Party. You can catch her at Yaquis on the first and third Mondays of the month as well as at places like The Drawing Board and The Focal Point. Make sure to follow her on Instagram at @luisasims.music so you can keep up to date on everything she has going on!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “So so Good” by Clickbait
  2. “You’re Gonna Be A Daddy” by Maple Glider
  3. “Sexy Weekend” by Scoundrels
  4. “Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps” by Doris Day
  5. “Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl” by Broken Social Scene
  6. “Good Morning Holocene” by Ptarmigan
  7. “Across the Street” by Woman Believer
  8. “La Ciruela” by Nico Play
  9. “Haunted” by Pinc Louds
  10. “Far Away Across The Sea” by Sierra Ferrell
  11.  “Are You Having Any Fun?” by Elaine Stritch
  12. “Hush – Still Woozy Remix” by The Marias & Still Woozy
  13. “Skin” by Kid Tigrrr
  14. “New Love Cassette (Mark Ronson Remix)” by Angel Olsen & Mark Ronson
  15. “Smoldering Fire” by Ural Thomas and the Pain

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:22:37 GMT00:17:19https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/b69c58d7-e961-4494-9b4d-9d3fb520c479fulltrueBeth P5a3a94bb-ea50-48d7-8648-c9551b1b3aa2<![CDATA[Joe Bassa]]>Joe Bassa is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who plays in the bands Jailbox and Surtsey and Surtsey has a great new music video out for their song "Knot To Force" that features a lot of bands and venues from in and around St. Louis. You can watch the video and find out where you can see Surtsey next on their Instagram page @mybandsurtsey!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “When the Shit Hits the Fan” by Circle Jerks
  2. “Nobody Dies Anymore” by Bella White
  3. “Portal” by Pinegrove
  4. “You Said You Loved Me” by Fats Domino
  5. “Mightiest of Guns” by A.A. Bondy
  6. “Do What You Gotta Do” by Roberta Flack
  7. “World Spins Madly On” by The Weepies
  8. “Figure” by Richard Buckner
  9. “Gazebo” by Owen
  10. “Place To Be” by Nick Drake
  11. “Talkin’ Bear Mountain Picnic Massacre Blues – Studio Outtake - 1962” by Bob Dylan
  12. “Silver Dagger” by Gillian Welch
  13. “I Just Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get Over You” by Colin Hay
  14. “The Moonlight Song” by Blaze Foley
  15. “To Live Is To Fly” by Townes Van Zandt

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:36:24 GMT00:25:52https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/5a3a94bb-ea50-48d7-8648-c9551b1b3aa2fulltrueBeth P1eb14da4-39e4-49a6-a990-82dccfca5717<![CDATA[Robin Harvey]]>Robin Harvey is a relatively new singer and songwriter in St. Louis who leads the band, Space Quaker. You can catch her playing with Space Quaker as well as occasional solo gigs at places like the Sinkhole, The Nest, Venice Cafe, and Chill Dawg Cove.

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Birdland” by Patti Smith
  2. “In California” by Joanna Newsom
  3. “I Was An Eagle” by Laura Marling
  4. “Black Crow” by Joni Mitchell
  5. “Ride My Arrow” by Bill Callahan
  6. “You Don’t Pull No Punches, But You Don’t Push the River” by Van Morrison
  7. “Let Me See the Colts” by Smog
  8. “Lake Marie” by John Prine
  9. “The Hustle” by Lambchop
  10. “People” by Silver Jews
  11. “Five Years” by David Bowie
  12. “Quick Canal” by Atlas Sound
  13. “Horses In My Dreams” by PJ Harvey
  14. “Singing Never” by Caley Conway
  15. "He Would Have Laughed” by Deerhunter

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:38:59 GMT00:20:19https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/1eb14da4-39e4-49a6-a990-82dccfca5717fulltrueBeth P582890e1-d3a4-493a-ab6b-b86aa2928933<![CDATA[Joanna Serenko]]>Joanna Serenko is a singer and songwriter who has been playing her originals for over seven years and, in addition to her own stuff, she also plays with Tyler Dale and Company, Playadors, and The Red Jackets. You may have heard of Joanna before from her successful run in 2018 on NBC’s The Voice, where she made it to the semi-finals and finished ninth place overall. She and her boyfriend, the aforementioned Tyler Dale, are doing a yearlong, coastal US tour in 2025 so make sure to check out their tour dates and show them some support when they come through your town!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Hose Off” by Tyler Dale
  2. “The Girl Is Mine” by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney
  3. “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night)” by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
  4. “Mistakes” by Lake Street Dive
  5. “Sister of Nostalgia” by Joanna Serenko
  6. “I’m Ready” by Tracy Chapman
  7. “Hate That I Love You” by Rihanna and Ne-Yo
  8. “Get MuNNy” by Erykah Badu
  9. “Still” by Gretchen Parlato
  10. “Everywhere” by Chaka Khan
  11. “Love, Love, Love” by Donny Hathaway
  12. “I2I” by Tevin Campbell and Rosie Gaines
  13. “Tell Him” by Ms. Lauryn Hill
  14. “Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)” by Nai Palm
  15. “It Gets Better” by Sean Angus Watson

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:50:56 GMT00:23:23https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/582890e1-d3a4-493a-ab6b-b86aa2928933fulltrueBeth Pb336bb10-7953-474c-b29b-dcd5bed25294<![CDATA[Matt F. Basler]]>Matt F. Basler is a longtime musician, singer, songwriter, guitar player, and he currently leads the band, Matt F. Basler, (no relation), and plays in Middle Class Fashion. He's also a fellow podcast host, hosting "The Matt F. Basler Podcast" (no relation), and after you listen to this episode, go on over and check out his podcast! You can find him, his music, his podcast, and more over on his website www.mattfbasler.com (no relation).

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Ball of the Dead Rat” by The Teeth
  2. “Flowers Everywhere” by Balkans   
  3. “Glad Girls” by Guided By Voices
  4. “Blizzard of ‘77” by Nada Surf
  5. “Range Life” by Pavement
  6. “Letter From An Occupant” by The New Pornographers
  7. “Cut the White” by Palm Palm
  8. “Big Dipper” by Built To Spill
  9. “Hot Burrito #1” by The Flying Burrito Brothers
  10. “Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve?) by the Buzzcocks
  11. “Care of Cell 44” by The Zombies
  12. “Somebody Made for Me” by Emitt Rhodes
  13. “Mis-Shapes” by Pulp
  14. “Eye In The Sky” by The Alan Parsons Project
  15. “Gee But I’d Give the World” by Johnny Maestro and The Crests

For the Sake of the Song Podcast Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:47:53 GMT00:34:32https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/b336bb10-7953-474c-b29b-dcd5bed25294fulltrueBeth P321287e2-7c89-474b-a015-a3ad81354661<![CDATA[Nick Avel]]>Nick Avel rings in 2025 with this special New Year's Eve playlist! Nick’s been producing St. Louis radio and helping to promote area bands for over a decade. If he sounds familiar, it’s because you can currently hear him on two frequencies on your FM dial. Nick has also been DJ’ing for 20+ years and is a self-taught guitarist. 

Make sure to follow Nick on Instagram at @nickavel and check out his show Get Around Sound (@getaroundsoundkdhx) on 88.1 KDHX on Mondays from 7-9am!

And while you're at it, make sure to follow For the Sake of the Song on Instagram @sakeofsongpodcast!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Just Kissed My Babe” by The Meters
  2. “After Midnight” by Merl Saunders & Friends
  3. “Happiness Is Just Around the Bend” by The Main Ingredient
  4. “Champagne Jam” by the Atlanta Rhythm Section
  5. “Time Has Come Today” by The Chambers Brothers
  6. “Everything’s Changing” by Kak
  7. “Tomorrow” by Bang
  8. “Shape Of Things To Come” by Max Frost & The Troopers
  9. “Let’s Have a Party” by The Vultures
  10.  “Good Times” by The Easybeats
  11. “Love and Happiness” by First Choice
  12. “It’s A New Day” by Skull Snaps
  13. “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” by Bobby Womack
  14. “Let Go (Canta De Ossanha)” by Astrud Gilberto
  15. “I Wash My Hands of the Whole Damn Deal” by The New Birth
  16. BONUS TRACK: "Auld Lang Syne - Live at the Fillmore East, NY -12/31/69" by Jimi Hendrix

For The Sake of the Song Podcast Intro/Outro music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:15:03 GMT00:28:15https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/321287e2-7c89-474b-a015-a3ad81354661fulltrueBeth P57a0fbb0-9fe3-4d22-8c7c-938661dc62a7<![CDATA[Laka Soul]]>Laka Claus, a.k.a. Laka Soul, is an incredible singer and performer who has been performing since 2016 and you can catch her playing at the Broadway Oyster Bar, Ballpark Village, and elsewhere and whether she's performing a cooled out acoustic show or full-costume, high-energy show with her full band, you won't be disappointed! Follow her on Instagram at @LakaSoul and check her out online at www.LakaSoul.com.

Follow For the Sake of the Song Podcast on Instagram @SakeofSongPodcast!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5
  2. “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry
  3. “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt
  4. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Michael Buble
  5. “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole
  6. “Silent Night” by The Temptations
  7. “Winter Wonderland / Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Pentatonix featuring Tori Kelly
  8. “Baby It’s Cold Outside” by Idina Menzel and Michael Buble
  9. “Joy to the World” by Aretha Franklin
  10. “Last Christmas” by Ariana Grande
  11. “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway
  12. “Deck the Halls” by Forrest Frank
  13. “Little Drummer Boy” by TobyMac
  14. “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” by Weezer
  15. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey

For the Sake of the Song Podcast Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

]]>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:03:19 GMT00:13:29https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/57a0fbb0-9fe3-4d22-8c7c-938661dc62a7fullBeth Pebf422ad-a9af-4445-87fa-b8c5d9402ff9<![CDATA[Sean Kimble]]>Sean Kimble is a singer, songwriter, guitar player, and bass player who is currently recording under the name Desi Darling (@DesiDarlingMusic) but has been in the St. Louis music scene for over 10 years, primarily as the bass player in Brother Lee and the Leather Jackals. In addition to Desi Darling, he is also playing bass in Vallie Golde, a project led by Allie Vogler.

You can find out more about Desi Darling on Instagram and YouTube @DesiDarlingMusic as well as on Spotify. Or make it easy on yourself and just head over to linktree.com/desidarlingmusic to find all the links in one place!

And make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @SakeofSongPodcast and Spotify and Apple Music so you don't miss an episode!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Je Me Suis Fait Tout Petit” by Pomplamoose and John Schoeder
  2. “Shameful Game” by Pale Jay
  3. “Sugah Daddy” by D’Angelo
  4. “Smack Dab In The Middle” by New York Voices
  5. “Old Cape Cod” by Patti Page
  6. “Flower” by Behold the Brave
  7. “Sleep” by Voces8
  8. “Helplessness Blues” by Fleet Foxes
  9. “Lately It Feels Alright” by Kid Bloom
  10. “All I’ve Ever Known” by Madison Cunningham
  11. “The Bansch” by Mike Viola
  12. “This is for the Lover in You” by Shalamar
  13. “Inside Out” by Feist
  14. “Medley: Bubble Gum/The Blues/I’m a Cruiser” by Emitt Rhodes
  15. “Total Entertainment Forever” by Father John Misty
]]>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:18:14 GMT00:28:58https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/ebf422ad-a9af-4445-87fa-b8c5d9402ff9fulltrueBeth P47c17103-38de-4c82-9c0c-6faf60a00a7b<![CDATA[Jessie Karabell]]>Jessie Karabell is the bass player and a founding member of the band, Still Animals, on Slovenly Recordings. The band is working on their second album and you can keep up to date on the album and upcoming shows at their Instagram @still_animals and hear all their authentic rock and roll on Spotify.

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Whips and Furs” by The Vibrators
  2. “There But for the Grace of God Go I” by The Gories
  3. “Looking at You” by MC5
  4. “Hold On” by Sharon Tandy and Fleur De Lys
  5. “Foggy Notion” by The Velvet Underground
  6. “It’s Not Enough” by Johnny Thunders and The Heartbreakers
  7. “Midnight Rambler” by The Rolling Stones
  8. “Mesmerizing” by Liz Phair
  9. “The Fire of Love” by The Gun Club
  10. “Baby, Let Me Follow You Down – Live at Free Trade Hall” by Bob Dylan
  11. “Coyote” by Joni Mitchell
  12. “Diddy Wah Diddy” by Bo Diddley
  13. “Brebaje de Amor” by Angelica Maria
  14. “In the Valley” by Brimstone Howl
  15. “Out in the Streets” by the Shangri-Las

For the Sake of the Song podcast intro/outro music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @themanessbrothers

]]>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:56:46 GMT00:22:00https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/47c17103-38de-4c82-9c0c-6faf60a00a7bfulltrueBeth P94d2b6d3-c5c0-42de-b65b-d528def4a54e<![CDATA[Dylan Andersen]]>Dylan Andersen is a singer, songwriter, bass player, and pianist who plays primarily in The Public and also Where's The Rum? and you can catch him playing all around St. Louis. He also has a solo project called NormalDylan that you can check out on The Public's YouTube channel.

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Touching the Untouchables” by Men at Work
  2. “Eurydice” by Killian Scott
  3. “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes
  4. “NAUTIOUS” by jeff. co
  5. “Toxic Love” by Tim Curry
  6. “Lottoscheine” by AnnenMayKantererit
  7. “Voices Inside (Everything is Everything)” by Donny Hathaway
  8. “Feelin’ Alright” by Joe Cocker
  9. “Ultraviolet” by The Moose
  10. “Worthy Girl” by Kills Birds
  11. “Angels’ Share” by Kim Richey
  12. “Because You Move Me” by Tinlicker, Helsloot
  13. “Northern Redneck (We The People)” by Smoke Association
  14. “Gumboots” by Paul Simon and Boyoyo Boys
  15. “If My Heart Was A House” by Owl City
]]>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:35:57 GMT00:15:47https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/94d2b6d3-c5c0-42de-b65b-d528def4a54efulltrueBeth Pe9b1e5bc-2845-4aaa-998f-89b9ce326b35<![CDATA[po mia]]>po mia is a singer and songwriter in St. Louis who plays primarily with the band, (also named) po mia, and occasionally with Frog Splash. Po is also a music therapist, skater, and gives guitar lessons. You can catch Po playing at Venice Cafe, The Heavy Anchor, and loads of other places around town. Be sure to check them out on Spotify and Instagram @po._.mia @frogsplashstl and @skatingsongbird and also consider supporting them in their career as a music therapist at GoFundMe.com/PoFundMe.

And make sure to follow For the Sake of the Song on Instagram @sakeofsongpodcast so you don't miss a playlist!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. "Copacabana" by Barry Manilow
  2. "Glitch" by Annie Blackman
  3. "Quick Stop" by Marble Teeth
  4. "It's Okay to Cry" by SOPHIE
  5. "So I" by charli xcx
  6. "Liquid Smooth" by Mitski
  7. "Acolyte" by Slaughter Beach, Dog
  8. "Archie, Marry Me" by Alvvays
  9. "Marigold" by WHY?
  10. "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson
  11. "I Eat Salads Now" by Sidney Gish
  12. "Purple Hearts" by Kendrick Lamar
  13. "Love Your Friends, Die Laughing" by Man Overboard
  14. "love yourself (spend forever)" by cookii
  15. "Cannonball" by Watsky featuring Stephen Stills

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @themanessbrothers

]]>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 03:39:46 GMT00:29:50https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/e9b1e5bc-2845-4aaa-998f-89b9ce326b35fulltrueBeth P3a2ec00d-d3cd-4e3c-a05d-7b38f441e56f<![CDATA[Noah Gregory]]>Noah Gregory is a songwriter and guitar player who leads the band Blond Guru and also plays in Yard Eagle. He also manages a music instrument store and occasionally does some recording of bands.

Blond Guru’s new album, The Purpose is to Entertain, drops November 15th and their album release show is happening at Off Broadway on November 30th with support from Matt Basler and Surtsey. Make sure to follow them on Instagram @blondguruband

Listen to his playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/31ujktgo7gz6575ci34wygqi52fe?si=yr42lCySSoW9fguWShsj9w

Playlist track listing:

  1. “Hard to Explain” by The Strokes
  2. “Crying Lightning” by Arctic Monkeys
  3. “Hypersonic Missiles” by Sam Fender
  4. “Homesick” by Catfish and the Bottlemen
  5. “Funk Songs About Funk” by Ryan Wasoba
  6. “Nearer My God” by Foxing
  7. “Starburster” by Fontaines D.C.
  8. “A.M. 180” by Grandaddy
  9. “Teal” by Wunderhorse
  10. “Everyone Adores You (at least I do)” by Matt Maltese
  11. “Good Will Hunting” by Black Country, New Road
  12. “Ballad of Big Nothing” by Elliot Smith
  13. “Love is a Laserquest” by Arctic Monkeys
  14. “Pale Blues Eyes” The Velvet Underground
  15. “Clementine” by Elliot Smith

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers

]]>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:49:43 GMT00:21:17https://sakeofsongpodcast.alitu.com/episode/3a2ec00d-d3cd-4e3c-a05d-7b38f441e56ffulltrueBeth Pfdddd5e9-0cf6-4544-9ede-ef5b08196542<![CDATA[Introduction to For the Sake of the Song]]>Welcome to For the Sake of the Song! A podcast where musicians and music scene folks make a playlists of 15 songs then tell us about their picks. It's a way to find new music and learn a bit more about your favorite artists and their favorite artists.

I'm your host, Beth Prusaczyk, and I hope to release an episode every two weeks here on Spotify.

The episode will be released as a playlist where the first track is the interview and the rest of the tracks are the playlist made by the artist. The track listing will always be in the show notes as well.

Be sure to follow For the Sake of the Song on Spotify and Instagram (@SakeOfSongPodcast) so you don't miss a playlist!

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