Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast

On this episode of The Forty Five, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman 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 its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight". The other five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store in the last thirty days. Whether or not you are a member of B.T.R.C. the "Forty Five" is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with. All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five: Spotlight- The National - I Am Easy To Find Khalid - Free Spirit The Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine The Heavy - Sons Lucette - Deluxe Hotel Room Dean Lewis - A Place We Knew

On this episode of The Forty Five, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. June Records of the Month. There are six styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock, Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, Classic Rock, and Discover. All six records will be introduced - one from each style. They are not discussed as in depth as our single album episodes but are great introductions to the artist and albums.   Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five: Singer Songwriter - Justin Townes Earle - The Saint of Lost Causes Rock - The Get Up Kids - Problems Alternative - The Head and The Heart - Living Mirage Jazz Soul & Blues -  Mavis Staples - We Get By Classic Rock - Steve Miller Band - Book of Dreams Discover -  JR JR - Invocations / Conversations

On this episode of The Forty Five, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. May Spotlight Album and New Store Additions. Our Spotlight album is just a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight". The other five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store. Whether or not you are a member of B.T.R.C. the "Forty Five" is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with. All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five: Spotlight Album - Vampire Weekend- Father Of The Bride Iggy Pop - The Many Faces of Iggy Pop Judah and the Lion- Pep Talks Bears Den- So That You Might Hear Me Shovels & Rope- By Blood Joy Williams - Front Porch

On this episode of The Forty Five, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. May Records of the Month. There are six styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock, Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, Classic Rock, and Discover. All six records will be introduced - one from each style. They are not discussed as in depth as our single album episodes but are great introductions to the artist and albums.   Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five: Singer Songwriter - Josh Ritter - Fever Breaks Rock - Catfish & The Bottlemen - The Balance Alternative - Cage The Elephant - Social Cues Jazz Soul & Blues -  Kelly Finnigan - The Tales People Tell Classic Rock - Motely Crue - The Dirt O.S.T. Discover -  Chris Jacobs - Colors Where You Are

On this episode of The Forty Five, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. April Spotlight Album and New Store Additions.    Our Spotlight album is just a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The other five albums discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store.  Whether or not you are a member of B.T.R.C. the "Forty Five"  is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five: Spotlight Album - Glen Hansard - The Wild Willing Billie Ellish - When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? John Paul White - The Hurting Kind Band of Skulls - Love is All You Love Patty Griffin - Self Titled Strand of Oaks - Eraserland

Producer / Singer Songwriter Cason Cooley joins host David W. Williams and Rudy Newman to discuss the American Authors' new album Seasons.  Cooley was a principle songwriter and producer on the album.  We play clips from the album, discuss the  American Authors early career.  We dive into lyrics and the song writing process that took place to create the album.  We discuss production and both Cason Cooley and Trent Dabb's role in the making of the album.  We discuss the production process as well as the guest contributors that appear on the album. If you love records, vinyl, discovering new music, or rediscovering music you already know, this is the podcast for you.   To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  Stay connected to the music and follow us:  Facebook Instagram Twitter

On this episode of The Forty Five, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. April Records of the Month.  There are six styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock, Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, Classic Rock, and Discover.  All six records will be introduced - one from each style.  They are not discussed as in depth as our single album episodes but are great introductions to the artist and albums.   Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five: Singer Songwriter - Jade Bird - Jade Bird Also briefly discuss Jade Birds EP - American Authors Rock - American Authors - Seasons Alternative - The Strumbellas - Rattlesnake Jazz Soul & Blues - Barbara Howard - On The Rise Classic Rock - Kiss - Kissworld - The Best of Kiss Discover -  Damon Johnson - Memoirs of an Uprising

We play clips from the album, discuss Marcus King's early career, Kings's discovery by both Warren Haynes and David Cobb and the different styles of music that meld to create the MKB sound.  We dive into lyrics and other elements that make the album really stand out.  We discuss the producers and the recording process that lead to the creation of Carolina Confessions. If you love records, vinyl, discovering new music, or rediscovering music you already know, this is the podcast for you.   To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  Stay connected to the music and follow us:  Facebook Instagram Twitter   ---   Being constantly on the move between Charleston, SC & Nashville, TN Tyler Boone grew up in the Lowcountry of Charleston, SC. Boone first became enamored with the small club rock scene and slowly started making his way headlining major music venues, gaining traction on the radio waves all across the United States & over 13 countries which has l

On this episode of The Forty Five, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. March Records of the Month.  There are six styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock, Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, Classic Rock, and Discover.  All six records will be introduced - one from each style.  They are not discussed as in depth as our single album episodes but are great introductions to the artist and albums.   Here are the albums included in this episode of The Forty Five: Singer Songwriter - Band Of Horses - Acoustic At The Ryman Rock - Quaker City Night Hawks - Self Titled Alternative - Lily & Madeline - Canterbury Girls Jazz Soul & Blues - Durand Jones & The Indacations - American Love Call Classic Rock - Meat Loaf - Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell Discover -  Better Oblivion Community Center - Self Titled

We play clips from the album, discuss Ryan Bingham's career and the formation of the Dead Horses, Bingham's early career, his award wining song "The Weary Kind" and starting Axester Bingham Records.  We dive into lyrics and elements that make the album really stand out.  We discuss the producer and the recording process that lead to the creation of American Love Song. If you love records, vinyl, discovering new music, or rediscovering music you already know, this is the podcast for you.   To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  Stay connected to the music and follow us:  Facebook Instagram Twitter

On the first episode segment called the Forty Five, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. February Records of the Month.  There are six styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock, Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, Classic Rock, and Discover.  All six records will be introduced - one from each style.  These releases are not discussed as in depth as our single album episodes but are great introductions to the artist and albums.   Here are the albums included in this mini - episode: Singer Songwriter - Ryan Bingham - American Love Song Rock - Buzzcocks - Another Music In A Different Kitchen (40th Anniversary) Alternative - Maggie Rogers - Heard It In a Past Life Jazz Soul & Blues - Emily King - Scenery Classic Rock - Stryper - The Roxx Regime Demos   Discover -  Robert Ellis - Texas Piano Man

On this show, we have pulled some of our favorites from the B.T.R.C. Best Vinyl of 2018 list that was posted at the beginning of the year on BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  On that list, we have 80 titles, broken up by the styles Singer Songwriter, Rock, Alternative Rock, and Jazz Soul & Blues.  All of these records were released on Vinyl in 2018.  On the show today, each guest has pulled titles from that list to discuss.  They are not in any order, just great records that we would encourage anyone to discover if they haven't heard them yet. Here are the other albums included: Marcus King Band's Carolina Confessions Kurt Vile's Bottle It In Kacey Musgraves' Golden Hour Fantastic Negrito's Please Don't Be Dead Brandi Carlile's By The Way I Forgive You

On this show, we have pulled some of our favorites from the B.T.R.C. Best Vinyl of 2018 list that was posted at the beginning of the year on BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  On that list, we have 80 titles, broken up by the styles Singer Songwriter, Rock, Alternative Rock, and Jazz Soul & Blues.  All of these records were released on Vinyl in 2018.  On the show today, each guest has pulled titles from that list to discuss.  They are not in any order, just great records that we would encourage anyone to discover if they haven't heard them yet. Here are the other albums included: Anderson East's Encore Ruston Kelly's Dying Star Thrice's Palms Brian Fallon's Sleepwalkers Tom Petty's An American Treasure

Blind Tiger Record Club founders and podcast hosts David W. Williams and Greg Hays discuss their favorite albums from the first six months of 2018.      We play clips from multiple albums, discuss the different artists , albums, and elements that make them really stand out.  We discuss charting history and other facts about each vinyl release including the packaging and other visual ingredients that make each release special. If you love records, vinyl, discovering new music, or rediscovering music you already know, this is the podcast for you. To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  Stay connected to the music and follow us:  Facebook Instagram Twitter

We play clips from the album, discuss Nathaniel Rateliff's career and the formation of the Night Sweats, and dive into lyrics and elements that make the album really stand out. We discuss the producer and the recording process that lead to the creation of Tearing at the Seams. If you love records, vinyl, discovering new music, or rediscovering music you already know, this is the podcast for you. To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  Stay connected to the music and follow us:  Facebook Instagram Twitter

Kevin Lee has been working in the music industry for over 25 years.  He spent years as an Artist Manager working with bands like The Go Go's, Candlebox, Ace Frehley, George Lynch, Survivor, and Whitford St. Holmes featuring Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, to name a few. He served as the North West Scout for Epic Records, he was the GM for the record label Audio Nest, and currently, a Talent Agent at the Patriot Agency working with Bryan Adams, Richard Marx, Sugar Ray, and Nine Days.  Kevin joins David and Greg to discuss the Cars journey from their debut, self titled album released in 1978 through the release of their fifth album in 1984, Heartbeat City.  "The Road to Heartbeat City" looks at one of music's most notable New Wave bands.  We play clips from all five albums, discuss Car's career, dive into lyrics, and elements that make the albums really stand out.  We discuss the producers and take a look at the singles that kept pushing the bands sound forward.  We also discuss the music impact these albums had in

Musicians Cody Driggers (The Wedding, Take It Back!, TRAMPS, Gimme The Bad News) and Austin Cox (Singer/Songwriter and long-time fan of John Prine), join David to discuss John Prine's new album, The Tree of Forgiveness. We play clips from the album, discuss John Prine's career, dive into lyrics, and elements that make the album really stand out.  We discuss the producer, Dave Cobb, and take a look at the guest writers and performers on the album.   If you love records, vinyl, discovering new music, or rediscovering music you already know, this is the podcast for you. To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  Stay connected to the music and follow us:  Facebook Instagram Twitter

Brian "Head" Welch (Korn, Love & Death) joins David and Greg to discuss Nothing More - The Stories We Tell Ourselves  We play clips from the album, discuss Nothing More's career, dive into lyrics, and elements that make the album really stand out. If you love records, vinyl, discovering new music, or rediscovering music you already know, this is the podcast for you. To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  Stay connected to the music and follow us:  Facebook Instagram Twitter

Singer Songwriter / Producer Andrew Osenga (The Normals, Caedmon's Call, A&R at Capitol Records, Co-founded the Square Peg Alliance) and Author Russ Ramsey (Struck) join David and Greg to discuss the Killers album Wonderful, Wonderful.    We play clips from the album, discuss the Killers career from Hot Fuss to Wonderful, Wonderful, dive into lyrics, and elements that make the album really stand out. If you love records, vinyl, discovering new music, or rediscovering music you already know, this is the podcast for you.   To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.    Stay connected to the music and follow us:   Facebook Instagram Twitter

Musicians Cody Driggers (The Wedding, Take It Back!, TRAMPS, Gimme The Bad News) and Austin Cox (Singer Songwriter) join David and Greg to discuss some of the best records released on vinyl in 2017.   The albums referenced are from For the Record's article Best Vinyl of 2017. Albums discussed in this episode include:   Foo Fighters | Concrete and Gold Margo Price | All American Made Matt Mays | Once Upon a Hell of a Time Chris Stapleton | From A Room: Volume 2   We play clips from each album, discuss the artist, producers, lyrics, and elements that make the albums really stand out. If you love records, vinyl, discovering new music, or rediscovering music you already know, this is the podcast for you.   To learn more, and sign up for our record of the month club, visit BlindTigerRecordClub.com.    Stay connected to the music and follow us:   Facebook Instagram Twitter