The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast
Welcome to The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast From legendary artists to emerging talents, we celebrate the soul of Memphis music. Tune in for engaging interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and a rich tapestry of musical heritage. The Rhythm Section Podcast is more than just a music podcast; it celebrates Memphis’ vibrant community, which keeps it alive. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Memphis music or a newcomer looking to discover the city’s hidden gems, The Rhythm Section Podcast is the perfect podcast for you. Follow at TheRhythmSectionPod.com Hosted by Derrick Michaud and Jeff Ward Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting - SRPStudiosLLC.com
Episodes
![#56. Brad Riales & Brian Hall | 5 For the Kill](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15429086/Cover_Art_-_Season_273ha0_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
In the intro, Jeff talks about his night at Hadley’s for the Fevertree show with Stretch; we announce our new band sponsor, Fevertree, and give a special shoutout to Tim Dills.
Our featured guests are Brad Riales and Brian Hall from 5 For the Kill. We learn all about their beginnings and writing music for a few years before performing publicly, their quick rise into the local club scene, and how their good friend Steve Owens gives them the push.
5 For the Kill
https://www.facebook.com/StoicSoundOfficial
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@5ForTheKill
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🎵 Thank you to our badass Band Sponsors:
🎸 Shawn Few
🛸 Area 51
🎤 Seeing Red
🎸 Fevertree
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![#55. Debbie Jamison | The Deb Jam Band](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15429086/Cover_Art_-_Season_273ha0_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
In the intro, we discuss a fantastic gift Carolyn Mendillo received in honor of her late husband, Pete Mendillo, and highlight some local bands heading back into the studio, such as The Fast Mothers and Land/Divided. And as always, GO SEE A BAND!
Our featured guest is Debbie Jamison from The Deb Jam Band. In this interview, we discuss Debbie’s background, early bands, how she met her late husband, Jimi Jamison, her studio work, and her touring life.
Debbie Jamison
https://www.facebook.com/debbie.jamison
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🎵 Thank you to our badass Band Sponsors:
🎸 Shawn Few
🛸 Area 51
🎤 Seeing Red
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![#54. Kevin Greenburg & Kevin Cost | Generation-X](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15429086/Cover_Art_-_Season_273ha0_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
In the intro, we pay tribute to Rick Buchanan with special guest Kenny Francis, and we also pay tribute to Pete Mendillo on the one year since his passing.
Our featured guests are Kevin Greenburg and Kevin Cost from the new band Generation-X. Gen-X is the band that our very own Jeff Ward started in 2023. We discuss the origins of the band and Kevin and Kevin’s back stories, influences, and original music.
Ricky Buchanan's GoFundMe page
https://www.gofundme.com/f/slick-ricks-last-call?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=facebook_cta_variant_v2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
Kevin Cost
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1062909250
Kevin Greenburg
https://www.facebook.com/kevin.greenburg.5
Gen-X
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094996553579
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💰 Use promo code TRS20 for an exclusive 20% off purchases at HempVilleCBD.com and enjoy free shipping for orders $50+.
🎧 Catch the Hempville CBD Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube: Hemp Education and Market Awareness.
🎵 Thank you to our badass Band Sponsors:
🎸 Shawn Few
🛸 Area 51
🎤 Seeing Red
🌐 Follow The Rhythm Section Pod: therhythmsectionpod.com
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🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production - SRPStudiosLLC.com
![#53. Sarah Spain | Landslide: A Memphis Tribute to Fleetwood Mac](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15429086/Cover_Art_-_Season_273ha0_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
In the intro, Derrick & Jeff discuss Snowpocalypse and the ice rink that was Hernando, MS
Sarah Spain from Landslide: A Memphis Tribute to Fleetwood Mac is our guest today. We covered her love for music, the formation of Landslide, teaching at the School of Rock, and Sarah’s profound knowledge in bands.
Landslide: A Memphis Tribute To Fleetwood Mac
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089471707114
Sarah’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@spookyspain
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💰 Use promo code TRS20 for an exclusive 20% off purchases at HempVilleCBD.com and enjoy free shipping for orders $50+.
🎧 Catch the Hempville CBD Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube: Hemp Education and Market Awareness.
🎵 Thank you to our badass Band Sponsors:
🎸 Shawn Few
🛸 Area 51
🎤 Seeing Red
🌐 Follow The Rhythm Section Pod: therhythmsectionpod.com
📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook
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🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production - SRPStudiosLLC.com
![#52. Chris DaBaldo 2.0 | Former Guitarist for Saliva](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15429086/Cover_Art_-_Season_273ha0_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Welcome back for Season 3!! We’re so happy to be rockin’ again. In the intro, we give more details behind the announcement of our title sponsor, Hemp Ville Southaven, announcing show dates for the band sponsors, and Jeff gives us an update on his band Generation X - Music.
We had too much left on the table with Chris DaBaldo, so we invited him in for a second interview. We dig deeper into Saliva, Chris’s departure from the band, their performance at Wrestlemania 18, and his projects since leaving Saliva.
Chris DaBaldo
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070978369685
🌿 Hemp Ville CBD Southaven presents the Rhythm Section Podcast
💰 Use promo code TRS20 for an exclusive 20% off purchases at HempVilleCBD.com and enjoy free shipping for orders $50+.
🎧 Catch the Hempville CBD Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube: Hemp Education and Market Awareness.
🎵 Thank you to our badass Band Sponsors:
🎸 Shawn Few
🛸 Area 51
🎤 Seeing Red
🌐 Follow The Rhythm Section Pod: therhythmsectionpod.com
📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook
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![#51 SEASON 2 FINALE - Chris DaBaldo| Former Guitarist for Saliva](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15429086/Cover_Art_-_Season_273ha0_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
It can’t be a full intro without Derrick addressing another mispronounced name. Sorry, Michael McClenney. Derrick and Jeff wrap up the season by thanking and mentioning the superstar guests, band sponsors, business advertisers, SRP staff, and last but not least, YOU!! You, the audience. We will be forever grateful for all of TRS's support this year. Cheers to next season!
Chris DaBaldo wraps up season 2 with an electric interview. Chris is the former guitarist for the legendary band Saliva. We go deep into the music business dealings that Saliva experienced, and we discuss their origin story. We run through all of the other bands Chris has participated in over the years and give tribute to the late Wayne Swinny.
Chris DaBaldo
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070978369685
Land Divided GoFundMe - https://bit.ly/3sUzQGr
We are grateful for our advertisers.
Boba Cream
Hadley’s Bar & Grill
Shawn Few
Area 51
Seeing Red
Land Dived and Jacob Turner
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![#50 - Michael McClenney | Drummer for ThumpDaddy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15429086/Cover_Art_-_Season_273ha0_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Derrick and Jeff discuss the upcoming Season Finale with Chris Dabaldo, Season 3 in January, and Jeff’s 30th wedding anniversary celebration at Hadley’s Pub with Formerly Known As.
Today’s featured guest is Michael McClenney, Drummer for the band Thumpdaddy. They discuss Michael’s upbringing as a lifelong church drummer, major influences, his joining Thumpdaddy, and his love of sports.
Michael McClenney FB
https://www.facebook.com/michael.mcclenney
Thumpdaddy FB
https://www.facebook.com/thumpdaddymemphis
Land Divided GoFundMe - https://bit.ly/3sUzQGr
We are grateful for our advertisers
Boba Cream
Hadley’s Bar & Grill
Shawn Few
Area 51
Seeing Red
Land Dived and Jacob Turner
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🔗 WEBSITE - www.therhythmsectionpod.com
📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook
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![#49. Lance Binder | Vocalist and Bassist for Area 51](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15429086/Cover_Art_-_Season_273ha0_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
The guys opened the show with a shout-out to Women in Memphis Music after Derrick played a showcase for the group and leader Miz Stephanie with Elevation Memphis. Derrick wins an award and balances it out with one of the worst name mishaps at the award ceremony.
Today's featured guest is Lance Binder, Vocalist and Bassist for Area 51. The gang discusses Lance's upbringing, musical influences, and experiences in various bands over the years. Lance shares his journey from being a singer to a bass player, his songwriting process, and his touring experiences. He also talks about his time with bands like Jimi Jamison's Surviver, Akasha, andArea 51. Lance shares anecdotes from his time with Memphis Record Pressing and the resurgence of vinyl records. The episode provides an in-depth look into Lance's musical career and his contributions to the music industry.
Akasha Reunion Show
http://www.youtube.com/@AKASHA-Texas
Lance Binder
https://www.facebook.com/lance.binder
Area 51
https://www.facebook.com/area51memphis
We are grateful for our advertisers
Boba Cream
Hadley’s Bar & Grill
Shawn Few
Area 51
Seeing Red
Land Dived and Jacob Turner
👉 SPONSOR - https://www.therhythmsectionpod.com/advertise-with-us
🔗 WEBSITE - www.therhythmsectionpod.com
📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook
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🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production
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![#48. Troy Isom | Lead Singer & Guitarist for Headband](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15429086/Cover_Art_-_Season_273ha0_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Derrick and Jeff start off the show with more details on the benefits for Adam Lucchesi at Minglewood Hall, updates on upcoming season three, and reveal why they have ZERO attention span.
Featured guest Troy Ison tells us his musical background, influences, and experiences in forming the band Headband. Despite growing up in blues-dominant Memphis, he shares his preference for rock and roll over blues. The band's current lineup, plans for original music, and upcoming gigs are also discussed. Troy admires artists like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Wonder and their love for 90s alternative music. The importance of preparedness for live performances, the challenges of tuning guitars on stage, and their involvement in benefit concerts are also highlighted.
Troy Isom - https://www.facebook.com/troy.isom.39
Headband - https://www.facebook.com/HeadBandMemphis
Land Divided GoFundMe - https://bit.ly/3sUzQGr
We are grateful for our advertisers
Boba Cream
Hadley’s Bar & Grill
Shawn Few
Area 51
Seeing Red
Land Dived and Jacob Turner
👉 SPONSOR - https://www.therhythmsectionpod.com/advertise-with-us
🔗 WEBSITE - www.therhythmsectionpod.com
📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook
🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify
🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production
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![#47. Kenny Francis | Adventures of Touring Musicians](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15429086/Cover_Art_-_Season_273ha0_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
To start the show, Derrick and Jeff welcome Matt Montgomery and Mark Lucchesi to discuss Mark’s brother, Adam’s, upcoming benefit show at the 1884 Lounge at Minglewood. It’s FREE on December 17th, 4-8 pm: $ 10 raffles and silent auction. Early Bird Special - Show up between 3 and 4, and your raffle ticket is FREE!! All proceeds will go to Adam Lucchesi.
Stopgap Solution, Fevertree, and Allen Mack Myers Moore will be performing.
Featured guest Kenny Francis tells us about his involvement in the music scene and his experiences on the road with the band Roxy Blue. Kenny shares stories about his past, including his time as a tour manager, his current profession as a long-haul truck driver, and his love for Mustang cars. The conversation also covers how he met his wife, Tina, and his early career in the music industry.
Kenny Francis - https://www.facebook.com/kenny.francis.52
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