Where The Living Room Used To Be James Toomey

On this episode Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson shares how blues music helped build his confidence. We also talked about what simply being good to people can lead to, as well as some of the lessons that were instilled in him early in life.Please listen to the end because I've included a song that was a music collaboration between Eastern Medicine Singers and the wonderful Mary Lee Partington who recently passed. She was a special person and I hope you all enjoy this rehearsal recording (audio credit: Raymond Watson).
// Interview recorded April 25, 2024 at Black Eagle Productions// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey // 

My guest on this episode is Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson from Eastern Medicine Singers. It's an honor and privilege to talk with him as we cover some of the differences in sounds of Native American music across North, South, East and West. We also cover how his group evolved into blending both traditional and experimental music, the true emotion behind what they create, and how the core of why they started this project is still paramount so many years later.The album they made with Yonatan Gat simply under the name Medicine Singers is a masterpiece! I absolutely recommend you give this a listen and pick it up to support them. It was definitely a lot of fun learning a bit about how this record was made here in RI and what went into during our conversation.
Interlude song order:
Eastern Medicine Singers live at the Prospect Terrace 80th Anniversary Celebration on June 18, 2019
"Sunrise (Rumble)" by Medicine Singers from their self-titled album
"Honor Song" by Medicine Singers, Lee Ranaldo & Yonatan Gat (single)
"Nannateeah" by Cu Dubg with Eastern Medicine Singers from their album Warpipe
"Daybreak" by Medicine Singers from their self-titled album
// Interview recorded April 25, 2024 at Black Eagle Productions// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey // 

Deer Tick's John McCauley shares some of this favorite things about his home state. Learn where he used to & currently buys his records, the RI drink he loves so much he has a tattoo of it, the event he looks forward most to each year, and the variety of pizza he enjoys in the ocean state!
At the end of the episode, I shared my favorite version of "The Real Thing" by Deer Tick. This is from their Live In Studio promo video Dennis Ryan engineered. I love this song and this version absolutely rules!! Watch the video on YouTube HERE and buy the album, Emotional Contracts, HERE.
// Interview recorded March 11, 2024 at John's home// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey // 

On this episode John McCauley talks about his approach to recording, as well as his thoughts on what kind of person you have to be to be a touring musician. You'll also hear the authors that inspire some of John's writing...which may surprise you.In the full episode that came out last week we covered Deer Tick's experience playing Newport Folk Festival for the first time and the ensuing post-festival concerts they did for nearly a decade. With that, at the end of the episode I shared a track from the band's album Live At Fort Adams that was recorded in 2020. The song is "Jumpstarting" and you can pick this up on vinyl at deertickmusic.com either on this live record or their studio album "Vol. 2"
// Interview recorded March 11, 2024 at John's home// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey // 

My guest on this episode is John McCauley from the band Deer Tick, as well as side projects Middle Brother and Diamond Rugs. In our conversation, John shares some amazing stories about his early days as a musician growing up in Providence, what the process was like for him touring during that time, and how seeing DIY shows in Olneyville as a teenager influenced his stage performance to this day. We also cover the writing and recording process of many of his records included Deer Tick's latest album, "Emotional Contracts" which is out now via ATO records.
Interlude song order:
"Dirty Dishes" by Deer Tick from their Daytrotter Session
"Goodbye, Dear Friend" by Deer Tick from their album, Black Dirt Sessions
"Main Street" by Deer Tick from their album, Divine Providence
"Out on My Own" by Diamond Rugs from their self-titled album
"Ashamed" by Deer Tick from their live performance at Newport Blues Cafe on Jul 28, 2019 (audio credit: Chad)
"Once in a Lifetime" by Deer Tick from their album, Emotional Contracts
// Interview recorded March 11, 2024 at John's home// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey // 

Chuck Staton of Senior Discount shares some of his favorite things about Rhode Island included his go-to spot to shop for records, the drink he created that he always gets at a local coffee shop (I hope they hear this and start calling it "The Staton" on their menu), why his hometown area is so special, his choices for pizza when he's on his own or with a group, and the impact a concert series had on this life.
At the end you'll hear Senior Discount's "The Christmas Medley" which was one of Chuck's favorite music endeavors he's been a part of.
// Interview recorded February 9, 2024 via Google Meet// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey //