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On Side Door Sound, we catch today's great Americana and alt-whatever artists on tour for easy, commuter-length pre-show chats from the green room: no lame questions, no media routines - just unscripted conversations over a great bottle of Scotch.

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  • 8 episodes
  • Avg 22 min
  • English
  • S1 · E6
    October 19 · 25 min

    Bedford: Parenthood, Kentucky Heroes, and Smoking Babies | Side Door Sound Ep 06

    A lively chat with Bedford from The Basement! Sam, Tristan, and Colin offer their thoughts on their new LP, side projects, and writing songs for the furniture. In this episode: Kentucky heroes from Sturgill to Cage the Elephant How fatherhood changes the value of time Why the new record rocks harder than ever The Side Door Pour: Glenmorangie Original ⚡Follow now to hear more great green room conversations from the road!

  • S1 · E5
    October 8 · 25 min

    Them Vibes: Their musical family, touring in the modern era, and the freedom to love | Side Door Sound Ep. 05

    We catch up with Brother Love and Alex the day after a great show in their beloved East Nashville! The nuclei of Them Vibes talk about their talented circle of friends, the connection that drives their songwriting, and their freshly dropped single, "Freedom to Love." In this episode: Collaborating with Maggie Rose and Grace Bowers The meaning behind "Freedom to Love" The evolving path to being discovered Bonus tip: Follow Side Door Sound; you deserve it!

  • S1 · E4
    September 28 · 23 min

    The Weeks: Southern Indie Rock, Twin Brother Dynamics & 20 Years on the Road | Side Door Sound Ep 04

    We catch up with with Cyle & Cain Barnes of The Weeks in a chaotic green room at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, KY! The twin brothers dive into celebrating 20 years as a band, writing an exceptional debut LP as teenagers, famously dysfunctional brother-led bands, and why "even the bad parts of the road are good." In this episode:• Escaping trouble in Motown • A wild encounter with a Floridian shoe licker • An English grandma bearing gifts straight from her garden • Growing up on stage and navigating twin dynamics 🥃 The Pour: Talisker Storm Single Malt Islay Scotch ⚡ Follow Side Door Sound so you never miss an episode or whisky pairing!

  • S1 · E3
    September 3 · 26 min

    Nellie Pearl: Louisville Alt-Country Reunion, Sobriety & New Music | Side Door Sound Ep 03

    We catch up with J, Sean, and Greg from Nellie Pearl at Howl & Hide in Indianapolis (right by the iconic HI-FI Indy)! The resurrected Louisville outfit dives into their 10-year hiatus, the reunion that brought them back, and the enduring legacy of their Lonesome No More LP. In this episode:• Putting down the bottle• Evolving personnel and writing new material• The mysterious disappearance of Connie Converse• Raising legendary Chicago guitarist Terry Kath from the dead 🥃Pour of the Day: Glen Scotia 10-Year Single Malt Scotch ⚡ Follow Side Door Sound for more backstage chats, artist stories, and craft drink pairings!

  • S1 · E2
    August 10 · 26 min

    Left Lane Cruiser: Hill-Country Blues, Life on the Road & European Tour Stories | Side Door Sound Ep 02

    We chat up Joe and Rick of Left Lane Cruiser backstage at The Green Door in Lansing, MI! The veteran hard-blues duo dives into discovering the hill-country sound, getting older on the road, and evolving perspectives on self-preservation. All this and a Laphroaig single malt, too. In this episode:• Putting the guitar down once in a while• Their mutual love affair with touring France• A crazy road story that left a scaffold-climbing dad on the outside looking in ⚡ Follow Side Door Sound now so you never miss an episode or drink pairing!

  • S1 · E1
    July 20 · 23 min

    DeeOhGee: Nashville Rockers talk The Burl Stories & The Home Depot Soundtrack | Side Door Sound Ep 01

    We sit down with Nashville rock trio DeeOhGee at The Burl in Lexington, KY! Matthew, Zack, and Dylan dive into their history at the venue, songwriting craft, and staying true to their muse. Plus: COVID-era side gigs (from winding cables to stocking Home Depot shelves), Swedish reggae, and how a drummer can sound smart teaching guitar to a kickboxing 12-year-old. Recorded live on July 4, 2026. ⚡ Don't forget to Follow/Subscribe on Spotify so you never miss an episode! ⚡

  • July 15 · 59 sec

    Side Door Sound Trailer

    Host Brent Taylor with three reasons you don't want to miss Side Door Sound.

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