The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast

#64. Jim Peterik | The Ides of March, The Jim Peterik Band and Formerly of Survivor

In today’s intro, Derrick and Jeff invite a special guest to help them make a special announcement. Miss Carolyn Mendillo joins the show and helps the guys announce the upcoming Celebration of Life for her late husband, Pete Mendillo. This legendary and beloved Memphis drummer has played and toured with Jimi Jamison, Savoy Brown, Brian Howe, and Brad Whitford, to name a few. The Celebration of Life will be at Neil’s Music Room on Sunday, July 21st, starting at 5pm. It is a FREE show that will include a night filled with music by dozens of local musicians and 16 drummers. You don’t want to miss this.
Pete was on the podcast very early on. We highly suggest you watch/listen to his interview as it happened a few months before his passing. He tells some amazing stories about what he has done and with whom he did it. Click the link below:
https://youtu.be/JBkC9_GuO1g
 
Our feature guest this week is the legendary Jim Peterik, the founder of The Ides of March, The Jim Peterick Band, and formerly of Survivor. Jim joined us via telephone from Chicago and was very generous with his time. We discuss the formation of The Ides of March, touring with Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin, his time working with Survivor and Jimi Jamison, and much, much more. He even sings to Derrick and Jeff at the end, so stay tuned for that!
Please visit Jim’s official website at www.jimpeterik.com
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SUNDAY REPLAY | Pete Mendillo [12/05/22]

Join us for our NEW Sunday Replay Series! Each Sunday, we bring back your favorite interviews in the order in which they were originally published, allowing you to relive the best moments and stories from past episodes.
Sadly, Pete passed away a few months after this recording. We hope you enjoy the awesome stories that he shared with us. Blessed we were to capture his story when we did. Everyone loved Pete and we hope this will be cathartic to all. Please enjoy his stories that include his Grammy Nomination with Bobby Rush, his time with bands 5th Kind and Area 51 and his audition for Jimi Jamison.
 
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#63. Carlos Ecos | The Carlos Ecos Band

In this intro, Derrick and Jeff share their weekend stories, including Jeff’s Gen-X gig at Lucky Dog and Derrick’s gig with Elevation Memphis: A Tina Turner Tribute Experience, where he received next to no applause when introduced to the audience at Lafayette's. They give a shout-out to The Deb Jam Band with Debbie Jamison and recount a hilarious moment when Derrick was called up to the stage while he was in the bathroom. Plus, Derrick shares his experience catching the band Seeing Red at Lafayette's.
In the main portion of the show, Derrick and Jeff engage in a lively discussion with musician and featured guest Carlos Ecos. They explore Carlos's musical background, including his early days in Gainesville, Florida, his influential time in Memphis, and his experiences in the Austin music scene. Carlos recounts his days with the band Gun Down Mary, and his mentors.
 
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SUNDAY REPLAY | Tim Dills, Fevertree [11/28/22]

Join us for our NEW Sunday Replay Series! Each Sunday, we bring back your favorite interviews in the order in which they were originally published, allowing you to relive the best moments and stories from past episodes.
In this interview with Tim Dills, we discuss his band Fevertree, Tora Tora, Roxy Blue, The Stage Stop, Rascals, and many other local and legendary Memphis bands and venues.
https://www.fevertreeband.com/
 
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#62. Eric Stone | Vocalist for The Deb Jam Band

WELCOME BACK!! It’s a brand new season full of special announcements. It’s the first show in several weeks so if you guessed that Derrick and Jeff’s intro is a dumpster fire then you guessed right. But as always in good fun. The boys run down what the new season looks like, why the long wait and a new special weekly series. 
Today’s featured guest is Eric Stone, vocalist for The Deb Jam Band. In addition to learning more about The Deb Jam Band, the gang talks about Eric’s start as a vocalist and musician in church growin up, his experiences in touring the chitlin circuit for several years, his first plastic guitar, his sparkly shoes and much much more. Eric’s story is rich with history and came to play. Fun was had by all!! 
 
 
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We're Coming Back!!

FILMING HAS BEGUN!! Season 4 is coming on Wednesday, June 5th. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Apple, and Spotify. Listen/watch for more details!

#61. John Roth | Guitarist, Winger & Starship

Mr. Kenny Francis makes another special appearance for today’s intro as Derrick and Jeff close out Season 3. They thank the sponsors, this season’s guests, and the audience, along with their normal amount of stupidity. 
 
Today’s featured guest is John Roth, legendary Memphis guitarist and long-time member of Winger and Starship. We go deep into his history, covering his different projects over the years and how he landed the gigs for Winger and Starship. 
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🎵 Thank you to our badass Band Sponsors:
 
🎸 Shawn Few
🛸 Area 51
🎤 Seeing Red
🎸 Fevertree
 
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#60. Davy Dave Smith | Legendary Memphis Bassist

Karen Dillard Brown and Michelle Isom are special guests for today's intro. They visited the studio to discuss the upcoming Kitchen & The Cross benefit at Neil’s Music Room on March 24th. Kitchen & The Gross raises funds to help feed the homeless. Last year, they raised enough money to make 10,000 meals.  
Our featured guest is legendary bassist Davy Dave Smith. After our Josheen Moisturizer shenanigans, we dig deep into Dave’s history as a Memphis bass player both on stage and in the studio. He has worked with such acts as Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, Jonny Lang, Buddy Guy, John Mayall, Cat Power, Leo Kottke, Luther Allison, Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Steve Cropper, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Scotty Moore, Dj Fontana, Rufus Thomas, Wilson Pickett, Ike Turner, BB King, and others.
 
Currently, Dave works with The Deb Jam Band and Landslide: A Memphis Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
 
Davy Dave Snith FB
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🛸 Area 51
🎤 Seeing Red
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#59. Julian Wong | Guitarist, Formerly Known As

Jeff returns after a bad case of toe fungus, an update in Jeff’s band Gen-X, and their upcoming show at Hadley’s on March 9th with the Boneyard. 
Our featured guest is Julian Wong, guitarist for Formerly Known As. Julian is one of the most laid-back humans and always has a smile on his face. In this interview, you will learn about his beginnings as a musician, his influences, and much more. 
 
Julian Wong
https://www.facebook.com/adumb0x
 
Formerly Known As
https://www.facebook.com/formerlyband
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🎵 Thank you to our badass Band Sponsors:
 
🎸 Shawn Few
🛸 Area 51
🎤 Seeing Red
🎸 Fevertree
 
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#58. Nick Ireland | Guitarist, Land/Divided & Hairspray Nation

Kenny Francis joins Derrick as the very first guest co-host. Kenny talks about the recent Celebration for Life event for Rick Buchanan, his son’s love of cars and music, and Derrick has a bad case of mush mouth. 
 
Our featured guest is Nick Ireland, guitarist for bands Land/Divided and Hairspray Nation. In this interview, you will learn about Nick’s influences, time at Stage Stop with Dad, Land Divided's formation and creative process, and how he joined Hairspray Nation.
 
Nick Ireland
https://www.facebook.com/nick.ireland.7
 
Land/Divided
https://www.facebook.com/LandDivided
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🎵 Thank you to our badass Band Sponsors:
 
🎸 Shawn Few
🛸 Area 51
🎤 Seeing Red
🎸 Fevertree
 
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