Songs of the Unsung

Songs of the Unsung, Episode 15 - Ron Daniel

This week's guest is Ron Daniel. Ron is a Summerville, SC-based songwriter originally hailing from Athens, GA. His new album, Country Made For Kings, dropped on May 15th, with streaming forthcoming. The album release party is planned for June 17th at Coastal Coffee Roasters in Summerville.
Check out Ron's music at:
http://www.facebook.com/Rondanielmusic
https://www.reverbnation.com/rondaniel3
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ron-daniel/1476634399
https://open.spotify.com/artist/75UFmG4CThXtvOlnNnsoIQ?si=7eMl51c-QzWdaLytQP3R-g
MuFiC's interview:
https://youtu.be/DW3Pu553D6U
Ron on Craft Conversations:
https://youtu.be/6oGPihv7Jnc

Songs of the Unsung, Episode 14 - Colleen Lloy

This week my guest is Colleen Lloy. Originally from Sacramento, Colleen has also lived in Nashville, where she performed frequently at the Bluebird Cafe. She's also played around the globe, having performed in two USO shows. These days, Colleen lives in Charleston and plays every Friday at Slightly North of Broad.
Check out Colleen's music at:
https://colleenlloy.com
https://www.reverbnation.com/colleenlloy
https://www.facebook.com/people/Colleen-Lloy-Music/
https://music.apple.com/us/album/rock-and-roll/1451048641?i=1451048642
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UiA6M7I7nCUhGNjOd4FcD?si=f1VNGslYRJ205_T1Xs6d2A

Songs of the Unsung, Episode 13 - Mike Kaufman

On this episode, I talk to Mike Kaufman about his influences, his songwriting, fingerstyle guitar, and the upcoming album and concerts he is planning to benefit the STAAR Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Mike's wife Suzanne passed away in July of 2021 from ovarian cancer and he has since written an album of songs in her memory. Please check out the links below to learn how you can help support ovarian cancer research!
The STAAR Ovarian Cancer Foundation:
http://www.staaroc.org/
Post & Courier article about Mike's mission:
https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/charleston-musician-whose-wife-died-of-ovarian-cancer-now-hosting-benefit-concert/article_13751b0c-af62-11ec-9d9a-e7f172725523.html
Check out Mike's music at:
https://www.mikekaufmanmusic.com/
https://mikekaufman.bandcamp.com/
http://www.youtube.com/mikedad97
https://music.apple.com/us/album/carolina-life/990972437
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BMu68U2bKIc5TO63rM9ck?si=MyfZWcJtTEmQJ0KTjlD5Qg
http://sjarms.com/

Songs of the Unsung, Episode 12 - Hollyn Belle

This week, I had the pleasure of talking to Hollyn Belle Hills. Hollyn Belle started at a very young age playing open mics around the Charleston, SC area. She has a huge catalog of fantastic original songs, two of which she plays here. Pay attention folks, you'll be hearing the name Hollyn Belle a lot in the future. Get to know her here, and you can say you listened way back when she was on her first podcast!
Check out Hollyn Belle's music at:
http://www.hollynbelle.com
https://www.facebook.com/hollynbelle
http://www.instagram.com/hollynbelle
https://www.youtube.com/hollynbelle
https://youtu.be/horkGxRw4JQ
 

Songs of the Unsung, Episode 11 - Uncle Tim’s Bench

This week on Songs of the Unsung, I talk to Tim Falvey, AKA Uncle Tim's Bench. Tim's music is very representative of how he is as a person - passionate and direct. You can find him playing all over Charleston, though his home court is at Waterfront Park on the bench he's dubbed as "Uncle Tim's Bench".
Check out Uncle Tim's Bench's music at:
https://uncletimsbench.com
https://www.facebook.com/UncleTimsBench
https://www.instagram.com/UncleTimsBench/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWRafdEi8PDcKUHxTu5NwA
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/uncle-tims-bench/1299565109
https://open.spotify.com/artist/12VjNpBiJC2qBxi4qiqVa2?si=YhdJ2QEVSdimCNsZBDPIXw
Some other good resources:
Tim on Noah Grove's Groovecast: https://youtu.be/N5AYQjT_pcs
Fox24 Spotlight Music Series: https://youtu.be/AVFtjYJyrrs
Cincy Local Music: https://cincylocalmusic.com/uncle-tims-bench
 
 

Songs of the Unsung, Episode 10 - John Ford

On this week's episode of Songs of the Unsung, I was honored to talk to Cincinnati-based blues, roots, & Americana musician John Ford. John is a wealth of knowledge of blues and American history and has some great stories. If you haven't had a chance to see him live, be sure to check him out on his next time through. Stay through to the end - John shares a couple of great tunes and tells some really interesting stories about them!
Check out John Ford's music at:
https://johnfordblues.com/
https://www.facebook.com/johnfordblues/
https://www.youtube.com/user/fortywattrodeo
https://open.spotify.com/album/3lyflDllMiX0pekzEcs2MI?si=OLfk38fiQOeEE9cj-_GaaQ
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/john-ford/1293435447

Songs of the Unsung, Episode 9 - Robert Lighthouse

On this episode, Swedish-born & Washington D.C.-based blues/folk/roots musician Robert Lighthouse stopped by to share his songs & stories! Robert is an incredibly interesting guy, and I really enjoyed my conversation with him! Check out his music and be sure to go see him whenever he passes through near you!
Check out Robert Lighthouse's music at:
https://robertlighthouse.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Robert-Lighthouse-63049561256/
https://artiststelltheirstories.blogspot.com/2016/09/robert-lighthouse-singersongwriter.html
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/robert-lighthouse/7797453
https://open.spotify.com/artist/43g4QQq91ecCQwJwBz50dx?si=kSGTf6L1QQeHZJ_a8LeW9A

Songs of the Unsung, Episode 8 - Danielle Howle

This week, I'm talking to the one and only Danielle Howle! I took a trip out to the beautiful Awendaw, SC to discuss all things musical with Ms. Danielle. Enjoy our discussion, as well as the cameo from her cat at the end!
Check out Danielle Howle's music at:
https://daniellehowle.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DanielleHowleMusic/
https://www.instagram.com/danielle_howle/
https://www.youtube.com/user/daniellehowle/playlists
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/danielle-howle/5387903
https://open.spotify.com/artist/47ccQ7hKPvJRyBv97CACE1?si=7jHEMfoOTSKXkN9tM6lMEg

Songs of the Unsung, Episode 7 - Fleming Moore

On this episode I'm talking to singer/songwriter/actor Fleming Moore! A native of Summerville, South Carolina, Fleming has done a lot for the local music community in Charleston.
Check out Fleming Moore's music at:
http://www.flemingmoore.com
https://www.facebook.com/therealflemshady/
https://www.instagram.com/flemingmoore_troubadour/
https://www.youtube.com/user/FMoore196/about
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fleming-moore/1004879766
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TKqHOgULe8JSrq6sKkijb?si=9s-WgRFvRNeiElb6Lx-7UQ
The Podunks!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3FVRX5ZXKU
Check out Fleming's Songwriter of the Month interview of MuFic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGQz4yyTyt8
...and last, but not least, Fleming's episodes of Craft Conversations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkX0RRQ0nc4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnyRllTbnQU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZshwZC5Jvs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACzjy3-1bsw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAgggrckmwY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE8RogGLrL8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YGXU1Epgrw

Songs of the Unsung, Episode 6 - Scotty Oliver

This week's guest is Scotty Oliver! Scotty is the co-owner of Accent on Wine Whitehall and a member of Bluesphere. He also has spectacular solo record out. I really enjoyed my conversation with him and the songs he shared!
Check out Scotty Oliver's music at:
https://www.facebook.com/scottyolivermusic
https://www.facebook.com/bluespheresound
https://open.spotify.com/album/28XqFUYoh2zImGSsQ9vXOP?si=8TWHFf_7TeCpDbS4r--OAQ
https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-aboard/1033372356
Check out Accent on Wine Whitehall:
https://www.accentonwine.com/whitehall
...and come to Freehouse Brewery to the second Songs of the Unsung Songwriter Showcase on January 23rd, 2022 from 2-5 pm!
https://www.facebook.com/events/489874875782147/?ref=newsfeed