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This podcast is an inside look into the Jimmie Rodgers foundation, festival, and museum. You will hear the history of the largest and oldest music festival in the U.S. from some of the most talented writers, fans, musicians, that have been involved through the years.
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Join Leslie Lee, Executive Director of the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation Festival and Museum, as she kicks off the 71st annual festival with a captivating conversation with musician and songwriter Paul Burch. Dive into the rich legacy of Jimmie Rodgers, explore Burch's unique musical journey, and discover the inspirations behind his album "Meridian Ris…
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Dive into the rhythm of the blues with our latest episode, "Unraveling the Legacy of Blues: Tony Pasko's Story". Join us as we journey through Tony's music career from his early days in Chicago to his international success. From his time with Hartley Peavey of Peavey Electronics, his record deal with 80s rock band Warrant, to his music featuring in…
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Our special guest, Adam Box, joins us for an intimate conversation that uncovers the magic behind his mesmerizing drumming with Brothers Osborne. From jam sessions in Mississippi's music scene to the bright lights of Nashville, Adam's path is filled with fascinating stories and deep connections to his hometown's music culture. Tune in as we explore…
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"There's no rules when it comes to art - it's what you want to do." That quote helps paint a picture of our conversation with the incredible songwriter Paul Thorn. Join us for this episode as Leslie Lee delves into musician Paul Thorn's deeply rooted Mississippi upbringing, where the collision of country western and rhythm and blues influences shap…
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The history of the Blues in Mississippi is rich, and there are no two better people to take us through it than Burgin Mathews and Scott Barretta. Burgin joins us from the Southern Music Research Center and Scott is an author and music historian. Listen to this exclusive episode recorded live from the Jimmie Rodgers Festival during music history nig…
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Patrick Sansone grew up in Meridian, Mississippi, watching legends like Gladys Knight, Barbara Mandrell, and Ray Charles captivate audiences at the Temple Theatre. He became a legend in his own right as a member of the band Wilco. Listen in as we talk through Patrick's beginnings in Meridian and what he's working on now with his bands Wilco and Aut…
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Todd Tilghman was the winner of Season 18 of The Voice, and is proud of his Meridian roots. Listen in as Todd sits down with Leslie and Ken to talk about his experience on The Voice, his early life in Meridian as a pastor’s kid, and his song Home Wasn’t Built in a Day. You can listen to that song and the rest of Todd’s music on your favorite stream…
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Leslie and Ken sat down with one of the nicest men in the music industry: the legendary Don Poythress. Don has written countless number-one records in the country and Christian charts and has won multiple Dove awards. He's written for artists like Kari Jobe, Willie Nelson, and Hank Williams Jr. Listen in as they discuss Jimmie Rodgers’ influence on…
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Steve Forbert joins Leslie and Ken to talk about Steve’s journey as a musician and Jimmie’s influence on his career, including the Grammy nominated album Any Old Time. You can find out more about the Jimmie Rodgers Festival and Foundation at https://www.jimmierodgers.com And you can learn more about Steve Forbert and catch some of his tour dates on…
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Leslie Lee and Ken Rainey sit down with Ben Johnson from Track45 to talk about the rich music history in Meridian, Mississippi and how that history influenced so many great musicians today. You can find out more about the Jimmie Rodgers Festival and Foundation at https://www.jimmierodgers.com Resources: Track 45's Website…
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