The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast

Today’s featured guest is Seth Kuykendall from Formerly Known As. The interview covers Seth's background, musical influences, and involvement in the Memphis music scene. They talk about Seth's early interest in The Beatles and Elvis, his passion for guitar playing, and his favorite albums from The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Seth shares his journey of joining the band Formerly Known As and his experiences performing live. The conversation also covers Seth's love for gear and pedal boards, his family's support, his involvement in multiple bands, and his experiences at the Tony Awards. The episode concludes by discussing their favorite rock bands and the importance of supporting local music.
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On this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, Derrick and Jeff kick things off by discussing the band Chasing Angels and their performance at Sidecar Southaven. Derrick shares his experience at Lafayette’s, where he caught Elevation Memphis: A Tina Turner Tribute Experience. Plus, the guys welcome their newest sponsor, Desoto Local, and highlight its support for the podcast.
In the feature interview the guys sit down with Jonas and Leslie Palmer from the band The Pinch for a captivating conversation about music, passion, and life experiences. Jonas shares his admiration for legendary bassists like Les Claypool, Flea, and Peanut, while Leslie reveals her love for the smooth sounds of yacht rock. The duo also discusses the formation of The Pinch, their individual musical journeys, Jonas's time in the military, and Leslie’s background in radio at Memphis’s iconic Rock 103.
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The featured guest is Derrin Lee, the keyboard player from Elevation Memphis. They discuss Derrin's musical journey, from his upbringing in Dallas, Texas, to his move to Memphis, his education, and his passion for various music genres. Derrin shares his experiences playing in different ensembles, receiving a piano scholarship at Tennessee State University, and his desire to be a versatile musician. They also discuss his involvement in a Tina Turner tribute project and the importance of supporting live music. Derrin's love for music, humility, and eagerness to learn are highlighted throughout the conversation.
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In this episode, Derrick and Jeff share exciting updates, including their big studio move and the podcast’s growing list of sponsors—Musicians Booking Agency, Moore Loud, David Griffin Audio, Area 51, and Big Note Music Lessons. They also discuss their continued partnership with Radio Memphis and the shift to a Tuesday release schedule to align with the station. Plus, they celebrate a major milestone as the podcast’s Facebook page surpasses 2,000 followers! A huge thank you goes out to Kenny Francis and Tina Hinds for their generous Venmo donations ahead of the new season.
For the feature interview Derrick and Jeff sit down with Ric Chetter and Monica Summerfield from Radio Memphis to dive into the origins of the station and its mission to support local, original music. Ric shares his history at Rock 103, while Monica reflects on Memphis’ thriving independent film scene back in the day. They also reveal the story of how they met, Monica’s first introduction to radio, and the exciting new collaboration with Weapons of Mass Production airing after The Rhythm Section. Plus, they discuss Radio Memphis' shift to non-profit status—and introduce the infamous studio doll, Rosie Palms!
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Featured guest, Karen Dillon Brown discusses her experiences as a musician, her band Midnight Train from Memphis, and her involvement in charity work. Karen shares her early musical influences, the challenges of being a female artist, and the joy of performing live. She also talks about her role in booking gigs and her work in the dental profession. The conversation touches on the importance of supporting live music and original artists. Karen's dedication to a charity feeding children is highlighted, as well as her upcoming benefit event for a member of the Memphis music community.
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Today’s featured guests are Chris Craig and Kendall Wolf. They discuss their friendship, musical backgrounds, and influences. They reminisce about their early days playing music together and their love for rock music. They share stories about their experiences with Terry Glaze, the focal point of their band, Lord Tracy, and the high energy of their performances. They talk about their journey to getting a record deal, challenges, and disappointment when their record company stopped promoting them. They reflect on their career and express no regrets. They also discuss the possibility of future shows and their upcoming project. The episode ends with discussing merchandise and recommendations for other musicians to check out.
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Memphis Duo Kevin and Bethany Paige came by to chat with us this week, talking about Kevin’s early solo deal with Chrysalis Records, meeting Bethany, their Elvis fandom, and of course how the rise of grunge changed everything.
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Memphis musician Shara Layne comes by the studio to share the story behind her bands Thumpdaddy, Shara Layne & The Drive, co-hosting the Tommy Awards, starting a new songwriter showcase, making the transition from performing cover songs to original music, and much more!
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This week, Tora Tora guitarist Keith Douglas comes by to talk about starting Tora Tora with his friends from school, winning a battle of the bands contest, getting signed by a major label, and the inevitable change that the popularity of grunge brought to their scene. He also recalls the now-infamous power outage and impromptu acoustic set at a recent Tora Tora show at Minglewood Hall!
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We are ramping up the 2025 season of The Rhythm Section podcast. We discuss the launch date for the new season of 2025, the new studio home, the show's new relationship with Manny Zepada and Big Note Music Lessons, the new publishing schedule in coordination with the podcast's partnership with Radio Memphis, special thanks to Ric Hale for his work with the 2024 Christmas for the Kids fundraiser and of course our normal ridiculous behavior, forgotten names and my poor speaking abilities. It's so good to be back, and we can't wait to deliver fresh and new stories from our music community to you! Cheers to 2025!!
 
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