Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the March Singer Songwriter Record of the Month, Shovels & Rope -  Manticore.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the artists and album.  Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" v

Blind Tiger Record Club founder and host of the B.T.R.C. Podcast, David W. Williams previews Season 5.  He talks about the albums that appeared in Blind Tiger Record Club's January's and February's Record of the Month program as well as introducing the current albums selected for March.  He also talks about the major format changes for Season 5 and presents what you can expect as the new season gets underway.    Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a  great ways to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. **The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or emai

This is a special episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN).  The regular panel of B.T.R.C. hosts, David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee, are joined by singer songwriter Thad Cockerell to discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club's Best Vinyl of 2021. This is part two of a two part episode where we countdown the Top 20 Best Vinyl of 2021.  The albums are picked by a panel that consists of B.T.R.C. Staff, guest panelists, artists, and producers.  Pt. 1 is a podcast only episode.  We count down in descending order albums #20 - #11 and we are joined by Warren Bazemore of the Americana duo Finnegan Bell.  Pt. 2 was both a podcast and On Air episode.  We count down in descending order albums #10 through #1 and we are joined by singer songwriter Thad Cockrell. All twenty albums are discussed on the two episodes; each with song examples and performance notes.  It's a great way to catch up on any albums you may have missed that were released ove

This is a special episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast.  Show hosts, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman are joined by singer songwriter Warren Bazemore of the Americana duo Finnegan Bell, to discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club's Best Vinyl of 2021. This is part one of a two part episode where we countdown the Top 20 Best Vinyl of 2021.  The albums are picked by a panel that consists of B.T.R.C. Staff, guest panelists, artists, and producers.  Pt. 1 is a podcast only episode.  We count down in descending order albums #20 - #11 and we are joined by Warren Bazemore of the Americana duo Finnegan Bell.  Pt. 2 was both a podcast and Blind Tiger Record Club On Air (Lightning 100 in Nashville, TN, 100.1 FM / lightning100.com/blindtiger) episode.  We count down in descending order albums #10 through #1 and we are joined by singer songwriter Thad Cockrell. All twenty albums are discussed on the two episodes; each with song examples and performance notes.  It's a great way to catch up on any albums you may ha

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club's December Spotlight Album and New Store Additions. Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Spotlight Album - Foxing | Draw Down The Moon (Ltd. Ed. Hot Pink Vinyl) Susto | Time In The Sun (Ltd. Ed. Orange Vinyl) Richard Ashcroft | Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1 (Ltd. Ed. 2XLP, Turquoise Vinyl) Courtney Barnett | Things Take Time, Take Time (Ltd. Ed. Blue Vinyl) U2 | Achtung B

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. December Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Singer Songwriter - Wilderado | Walderado LP (180G Audiophile Vinyl) Rock & Alternative - Twenty One Pilots | Scaled And Icy (Ltd. Ed. Clear Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues - Bill Withers | His Ultimate Collection (Ltd. Ed. Blue Clouds Vinyl) Classics - The Guess Who | American Woman - 50th Anniversary Ed. (Ltd. Ed. Blue Vin

Singer Songwriter Andrea von Kampen joins host David W. Williams to discuss her brand new album That Spell.  We discuss her early career, influences, and how she started making music.  We talk about her independent recordings and her recent signing to Fantasy Records.  We play clips from each album and we talk about pivotal career turning points.  We dig in deep on the new album and talk through several songs off That Spell. If you love vinyl records, discovering new music, rediscovering music you already know, and learning about the music creators, this is the podcast for you. To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  Hosts: David W. Williams Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch Stay connected to the music and follow us: https://www.facebook.com/blindtigerrecordclub https://www.instagram.com/bli

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams and Rudy Newman, discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club's November Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.   Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air:   Spotlight Album - War On Drugs | I Don't Live Here Anymore (Ltd. Ed. Clear Blue Vinyl) The Beatles | Let It Be (Ltd. Ed. 180G Vinyl) Houndmouth | Good For You  Rolling Stones | Tattoo You (40th Anniversary Edition) (Ltd. Ed. 180G Double Vinyl) The White Stripes| White Blood Cells (20th

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. November Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Singer Songwriter - Brandi Carlile | In These Silent Days (Ltd. Ed. Gold Vinyl) Rock & Alternative - The Record Company | Play Loud (Ltd. Ed. Sea Glass 2XLP) Jazz Soul & Blues - Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats | The Future (Ltd. Ed. Black Ice Vinyl) Classics - Rare Earth | One World (Ruby Red Tra

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. October Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.  Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Spotlight Album - Caitlin Rose | Own Side Now (Anniversary Edition) (Ltd. Ed. 180 Gram Vinyl, Deluxe Edition, With Bonus 7", Cloudy Clear Colored Vinyl) Amyl & the Sniffers | Comfort To Me (Ltd. Ed. Red Vinyl) Strand of Oaks | In Heaven (Ltd. Ed. Clear Pink Vinyl) Charley Crockett | Music

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. October Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month.   Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air:   Singer Songwriter - Big Red Machine | How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last (Ltd. Ed. Opaque Red 2XLP) Rock & Alternative - Thrice | Horizons / East (Ltd. Ed. Opaque Yellow Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues - Jungle | Loving In Stereo (Ltd. Ed. Blue/Black Marble Vinyl) Classics - Metallica - Metallica (2XLP)  

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. September Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month. Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air: Singer Songwriter - Andrea Von Kampen | That Spell (Autographed) Rock & Alternative - Anderson East | Maybe We Never Die (Ltd. Ed. White Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues - Amythyst Kiah | Wary + Strange (Autographed) Classics - The Beach Boys - Free Flows The Sunflower & Surf's Up Sessions 1969-1971 (2XLP) W

This is a special episode segment of The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast called the B-Sides.  In July of 2021, Nashville Rock artist and guitar legend Damon Johnson joined the Blind Tiger Record Club hosts David W. Williams and Kevin Lee to discuss his brand new album Battle Lessons.  This LP Interview was a two part episode that covered Johnson's entire career from his early beginnings in music and the bands he played with during the 1980's.  We talk about the founding of Brother Cane in the 1990's, the years of touring, and the radio singles released during the band's time with Virgin Records.  We also discussed his time as a member of Alice Cooper's band and writing and recording on Cooper's Dirty Diamonds album.  We discussed his joining and touring with the band Thin Lizzy.  We talk about the formation and recording of Black Star Riders and recording with producer Nick Raskulinecz.  Finally, we discuss Damon's solo career, specifically his album Memoirs of an Uprising and his new release Battle Lessons w

Nashville Rock artist and guitar legend Damon Johnson joins host David W. Williams and Kevin Lee to discuss his brand new album Battle Lessons.  On Part Two, we discuss his time as a member of Alice Cooper's band and writing and recording on Cooper's Dirty Diamonds.  We discuss his joining and touring with the band Thin Lizzy.  We talk about the formation and recording of Black Star Riders and recording with producer Nick Raskulinecz.  Finally, we discuss Damon's solo career, specifically his album Memoirs of an Uprising and his new release Battle Lessons and his new power trio called Damon Johnson and the Get Ready.  We play clips from each album and group he has played on and with during this time of his career and talk about several singles from Battle Lessons.   *Part One went live July 19, 2021.   If you love vinyl records, discovering new music, rediscovering music you already know, and learning about the music creators, this is the podcast for you.   To learn more, and sign up for our record of the mon

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. August Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month.   Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast and On Air:   Singer Songwriter - Jade Bird | Exit Wounds (2X LP with Gatefold Jacket) Rock & Alternative - The Wallflowers | Exit Wounds (Ltd. Ed. Clear & Purple Splatter Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues - Durand Jones & The Indications | Private Space (Ltd. Ed. Red Nebula Vinyl) Classics - The Psychedelic Furs | Bes

Nashville Rock artist and guitar legend Damon Johnson joins host David W. Williams and Kevin Lee to discuss his brand new album Battle Lessons.  On Part One, we discuss his early career and the bands he played with during the 1980's.  We talk about the founding of Brother Cane in the 1990's and the years of touring and radio singles during the band's time with Virgin Records.  We play clips from each album and group he has played on during this time of his career and talk about several singles from Brother Cane.   *Part Two will go live August 2, 2021.   If you love vinyl records, discovering new music, rediscovering music you already know, and learning about the music creators, this is the podcast for you.   To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.    Hosts: David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme s

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. July Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.      Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com.   Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five and On Air:   Spotlight Album - The Shins | Oh Inverted World (20th Anniversary Remaster) (Ltd. Ed. Inverted Art, Die-cut Jacket, Inner Sleeve, Booklet) Wolf Alice | Blue Weekend (Ltd. Ed. 140G Vinyl) Lucy Dacus | Home Video The Vaccines | What Did You Expect From The Vaccines (Ltd. Ed. 180-Gram Black Vinyl

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. July Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month.   Here are the albums included in this episode of the Forty Five and On Air:   Singer Songwriter - Hiss Golden Messenger | Quietly Blowing It (Ltd. Ed. Metallic Blue Vinyl) Rock & Alternative - Mammoth WVH | Mammoth WVH (Ltd. Ed. Black Ice 2XLP) Jazz Soul & Blues - Black Pumas | Capitol Cuts: Live From Studio A (Ltd. Ed. Red Vinyl) Classics - Elliot Smith | Either/Or Whether or not you

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. June Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.      Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but it's not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other four to five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com.   Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five and On Air:   Spotlight Album - John Hiatt & Jerry Douglas Band | Leftover Feelings (Ltd. Ed. 140g Golden Marble Vinyl) Counting Crows | Butter Miracle, Suite One (Standard Vinyl) Lord Huron | Long Last (Ltd. Ed. 2XLP Opaque Custard and Blue Gatefold Jacket Vinyl) Moby | Reprise (Ltd. Ed. 180G 2XLP Gray

On this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast (The Forty Five) and "On Air" on Lightning 100 (100.1 FM WRLT, Nashville, TN), David W. Williams, Rudy Newman, and Kevin Lee discuss the B.T.R.C. June Records of the Month.  There are four styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Four records will be introduced - one from each style.  Each album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to the artists and albums.  All of these albums have been released or reissued recently or will be releasing this month.   Here are the albums included in this episode of the Forty Five and On Air:   Singer Songwriter -Taylor Swift | Evermore (Deluxe Edition Green Vinyl) Rock & Alternative - Weezer | Van Weezer (Neon Magenta Vinyl) Jazz Soul & Blues - Morcheeba | Blackest Blue (Ltd. Edition Blue Vinyl) Classic Rock - The Who | Who's Next (180G Vinyl)   Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record