The Sideman Chronicles Jacob Lowery: Musician

Scott Williamson is a first call session drummer, mix engineer, producer and arranger here in Nashville. He has played live or in the studio for Blake Shelton, Reba, Brooks And Dunn, Alice Cooper, DC Talk, Dave Barnes, Casting Crowns, Natalie Grant, Michael W. Smith and so many more. Scott was the first person that we interviewed for this podcast series so we wanted to circle back to him and ask some questions that he missed out on. Go back and listen to our first interview in Season 1.
Jacob and Scott talk about musical personality, if you can make music with someone that you don’t like, and how to deal with the comparison game on social media.
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Dave Barnes is one of Nashville’s finest musical ambassadors. Not only is he a monster solo artist and musician, but he is also one of the most sought after songwriters in town. He also does stand up comedy, and hosts two podcasts. (Dadville, Dave’s 5 Hot Takes)
In Part 2 Jacob and Dave talk about his love and respect for musicians, what he learned from Ed Cash, how sidemen and women can support an artist, and why the 70’s were the best musical decade.
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This Episode is part of our “Artist” Series.
Dave Barnes is one of Nashville’s finest musical ambassadors. Not only is he a monster solo artist and musician, but he is also one of the most sought after songwriters in town. He also does stand up comedy, and hosts two podcasts. (Dadville, Dave’s 5 Hot Takes)
In Part 1 Jacob and Dave talk about the music that he heard growing up, his band Fishers Of Men, how he transitioned from drummer to artist, and how he found his voice.
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Joel Key is a first call session guitarist in Nashville. He is known as a musical craftsman that always strives for excellence and creativity.  He has played live or in the studio for Colin Raye, Alabama, Toby Keith, Tracy Lawrence, Cole Swindell, Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson, Gaither Vocal Band, The Shires and many more. Jacob and Joel talk about his dad’s traveling music ministry, how he learned guitar, learning life lessons on tour, and how awesome it was when Opie stood up to the bully.
 
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Matt Nelson has been a highly sought after sideman as a cellist and guitarist in the Nashville music scene for over a decade.  Creativity, talent and heart best describe the gifts that he always brings to the table.  He has played live or in the studio for Jars Of Clay, Nichole Nordeman, RaeLynn, Michael W. Smith, Sleeping At Last, J.D. Souther, Steven Curtis Chapman, Cheap Trick and many more. He is also one of the main composers for “The Chosen” series. Jacob and Matt talk about his musical parents, how he ended up playing cello, his love for 90’s rock, and how to best serve an artist.
 
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Kelly Back is one of the top session guitarists in Nashville, TN. He has such a kind spirit, but can also BLAZE a killer guitar part. Kelly has played live or in the studio for Alan Jackson, Point Of Grace, Tanya Tucker, Ricky Skaggs, T. Graham Brown, Aaron Tippin, Ray Stevens, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mathew West, Michael W. Smith, Russ Taff, The Gatlin Brothers, James Burton, Gaither Vocal Band, Charlie Daniels, Sara Evans, Clint Black, Randy Travis and so many more. He is also currently in the house band for The Huckabee Show. Jacob and Kelly talk about his early years learning music at church, life lessons from the road, making the transition into being a full time studio musician, and how to help an artist feel comfortable.
 
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