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Walls of Sound

Walls of Sound
Country Music
Honky Tonk
Outlaw Country
Jason Isbell
John Strohm
Hank Williams
Lemonheads
Blake Babies
New York City
Music History
Muscle Shoals
Shoals Fest
DIY Punk Scene
Rounder Records
DIY Punk Culture
Music Venues
Texas
Oklahoma
Bakersfield
Nashville

Walls of Sound is an insider’s look at the hidden world of music venues—their history, inner workings, personalities, and cultural weight.Hosted by musician, writer, and entrepreneur Brian Teasley, who has played and recorded with Man or Astro-man?, The Polyphonic Spree, and St. Vincent—and who founded Birmingham’s Bottletree and now runs Saturn—and Ryan Murphy, who helped transform the St. August... more

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On Part Two of our Honky Tonk case study, we pick up when the genre hits the national spotlight. We start with Urban Cowboy and Gillies in Pasadena, when a real club turned into a movie set and the movie turned into a blueprint. Neon spreads, mechani... more

In Part One of this two-part episode, we look at the honky tonk as a real place, not the cartoon version people picture today. We talk about why these bars existed and who they were for. Honky tonks were working-class spaces where people went after l... more

In Part One of this two-part episode, we look at the honky tonk as a real place, not the cartoon version people picture today. We talk about why these bars existed and who they were for. Honky tonks were working-class spaces where people went after l... more

On this episode, we explore the San Francisco post punk scene from 1978 to 1984. A brief but explosive period that emerged from the collapse of the hippie era and the city’s long history of reinvention. We look at how disillusionment, politics, and g... more

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John Strohm
Musician and lawyer, former president of Rounder Records, involved with many notable bands.
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Traci Thomas
Manager and publicist with a notable career in music management and publicity.
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Episode: Traci Thomas: Managing Jason Isbell, fostering the future of Muscle Shoals and more
Jesse Rifkin
Writer, musician, historian, and proprietor of The Walk on the Wild Side Tours NYC
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Episode: Jesse Rifkin: This Must Be The Place NYC

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Brian Teasley
Host of the show, a musician, writer, and entrepreneur with experience in the music industry and founder of the Bottletree venue in Birmingham.
Ryan Murphy
Co-host and music industry veteran, involved in transforming key live music venues.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Love the show

    I have really enjoyed these first two episodes, and I love the overall focus of the show on smaller venues. They have been a big part of my life from Rockafellas in Columbia, SC in the 1990s (those Man or Astroman shows there were amazing!) to me and my wife wife driving the 90 minutes from SC to the 40 Watt today. Hopefully you will talk to the heroes there at some point.

    One thing I would love you to talk about is how venues (should) make their spaces accessible for people with disabilities. ... more

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    Harris K.
    United States3 months ago

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The engaging storytelling from the hosts, combined with their industry insights, keeps the audience hooked and eager for more episodes.
Many express a desire for broader discussions on accessibility and other important issues in the live music scene.
Listeners appreciate the focus on the history and significance of smaller music venues, with many sharing personal connections to the locations discussed.

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San Francisco’s Post-Punk Era
Q: Do you remember the last show you played in San Francisco?
Ryan recalls playing at the Great American Music Hall in 2004 with his band Trinorth and highlights the unique atmosphere and his feelings of pressure during the show.
John Strohm: From Small Town Hardcore Punk to the Center of the Modern Music Industry.
Q: How do you guide a new artist whose live performances may not translate yet into larger spaces?
I typically wait until artists are fully creatively developed before getting involved. I'm focused on the business side and often help provide risk management.
John Strohm: From Small Town Hardcore Punk to the Center of the Modern Music Industry.
Q: What was it like growing up in the DIY punk hardcore scene?
It was a modest scene where we created our own fun and even started our own venue, Ricky's Cantina, to bring our favorite bands to town.

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What is Walls of Sound about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers an in-depth exploration of the often-overlooked world of music venues, providing insights into their histories, operations, and significance within the cultural landscape. Hosts bring decades of personal experience within the music industry, having not only played at various venues but also founded and managed them. The conversations frequently highlight the significance of smaller venues, their role in nurturing talent, and their influence on local music scenes. Unique personal anecdotes and interviews with key figures enrich the discussions, making it an engaging listen for music lovers and industry professionals alike.

The show stands out by intertwining personal stories with industry knowledge, addressing challenges... more

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