Crazy Chester Radio Hour

Music Talk Podcast by Andreas Werner/Crazy Chester Records

Crazy Chester Records is an independent record label based in Muscle Shoals AL and Nashville TN. It is owned by record producer Andreas Werner. Home of the Crazy Chester Radio Hour music talk podcast.

  1. Oct 9

    Sherman Holmes - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 69

    Sherman Holmes is a musician, singer and songwriter from Virginia. As a member of the Holmes Brothers he released a dozen albums, played all over the world and collaborated with the likes of Willie Nelson, Peter Gabriel, Van Morrison and Odetta. His new album One Step Ahead Of The Blues, out October 9, 2026 on Nola Blue Records, was produced by Andreas Werner. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. “One Step Ahead Of The Blues” is performed by Sherman Holmes and written by Jon Tiven (Uncontrolled Compositions, BMI) and Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & The Funky Chester Rhythm Section and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

    Sherman Holmes - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 69

  2. 09/21/2025

    David Hood & Leland Sklar - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 68

    This episode features two of the most renowned bass players in history. David Hood is the bass player of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (aka The Swampers). He’s played on hit recordings by Aretha Franklin, Bob Seger, The Staple Singers, Paul Simon, Etta James, Willie Nelson and many others. Leland Sklar is a mainstay of the Los Angeles music scene and has worked with James Taylor, Carole King, Phil Collins, Billy Cobham, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne and many more. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Vancouver Island MusicFest 2019. Special thanks to Doug Cox. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & The Funky Chester Rhythm Section and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

    David Hood & Leland Sklar - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 68

  3. 09/15/2025

    Charlie Feldman - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 67

    Charlie Feldman is a songwriter and music executive from Birmingham, Alabama. His journey led him to Muscle Shoals where he played in a band that later became Smith Perkins Smith and wrote songs for Wilson Pickett, Mel & Tim, Arthur Alexander and Sea Level. He later worked for Screen Gems Music/EMI Publishing in Nashville, where he had a hand in placing Tony Joe White’s songs with Tina Turner, before becoming vice president of BMI in New York. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded in Cannes, France at Midem. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & The Funky Chester Rhythm Section and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

    Charlie Feldman - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 67

  4. 09/06/2025

    Gus Duffy - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 66

    Gus Duffy is a musician and world class architect. Duffy was a member of the Four Winds, Webster’s New Word and Captain Electric and the Flying Lapels. He even briefly played drums in an early incarnation of the Jefferson Airplane. Most recently he’s been playing with the Lefty Collective, the Mid Town Quartet and the Nashville Jazz Workshop. As an artist he’s been active since 1973 and has overseen over 2000 residential projects for leaders in business, sports and entertainment including Frank Zappa, Magic Johnson, Cher, Larry King and Sylvester Stallone and has won over 25 American Institute of Architects (AIA) design awards. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & The Funky Chester Rhythm Section and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

    Gus Duffy - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 66

  5. 08/30/2025

    Andreas Werner with Holger Petersen - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 65

    Andreas Werner is a Blues Award winning record producer, songwriter, composer, musician and podcaster. He was mentored by some of the legendary musicians and songwriters from Muscle Shoals and Nashville and has worked with members of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, the Muscle Shoals Horns, Donnie Fritts, Buzz Cason, Scott Boyer, Tommy Talton, Eddie Floyd, Doug MacLeod, Bettye LaVette, Tony Joe White, Donna Jean Godchaux and Jason Isbell. 100+ of his songs have been recorded by a string of American roots music artists. Holger Petersen is a Canadian radio host whose Saturday Night Blues on CBC Radio and Natch'l Blues CKUA Radio have been long-time fixtures of the Canadian radio landscape. Petersen also founded Canada’s premier blues and roots label Stony Plain Records and the revered Edmonton Folk Music Festival. He is a member of the Order of Canada and has been honored by the Blues Foundation and the Folk Alliance. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded in Memphis, Tennessee. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & The Funky Chester Rhythm Section and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

    Andreas Werner with Holger Petersen - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 65

  6. 08/23/2025

    Holger Petersen - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 64

    Returning guest Holger Petersen is a Canadian radio host whose Saturday Night Blues on CBC Radio and Natch'l Blues CKUA Radio have been long-time fixtures of the Canadian radio landscape. Petersen also founded Canada’s premier blues and roots label Stony Plain Records and the revered Edmonton Folk Music Festival. He is a member of the Order of Canada and has been honored by the Blues Foundation and the Folk Alliance. Hi is the author of the books Talking Music and Talking Music 2 (Insomniac Press). The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded in Memphis, Tennessee. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & The Funky Chester Rhythm Section and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

  7. 08/15/2025

    Hans Theessink - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 63

    Hans Theessink is one of Europe’s preeminent and well respected blues and roots performers. Born in the Netherlands and based in Vienna, Austria, Theessink has released a couple dozen records and has collaborated with the likes of the Holmes Brothers, Rick Danko and Garth Hudson of The Band, Terry Evans, Ry Cooder, Richard Thompson, Big Daddy Wilson and Colin Linden. His most recent album is 75 Birthday Bash and he also has written two songs on Bill Wyman’s latest album Drive My Car. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded in Winterthur, Switzerland. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & The Funky Chester Rhythm Section and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

    Hans Theessink - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 63

  8. 08/08/2025

    Doug MacLeod on Between Somewhere And Goodbye - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 62

    Internationally renowned blues musician and songwriter Doug MacLeod is back on the Crazy Chester Radio Hour to talk about his new album Between Somewhere And Goodbye with album producer and Crazy Chester Radio Hour host Andreas Werner. Between Somewhere And Goodby is out now on Reference Recordings and available on Doug MacLeod’s website, your favorite independent record store and all streaming services. Don’t miss Doug MacLeod’s first appearance on episode 50 of the Crazy Chester Radio Hour podcast. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded in Zurich, Switzerland. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & The Funky Chester Rhythm Section and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

    Doug MacLeod on Between Somewhere And Goodbye - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 62
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Crazy Chester Records is an independent record label based in Muscle Shoals AL and Nashville TN. It is owned by record producer Andreas Werner. Home of the Crazy Chester Radio Hour music talk podcast.

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  • Creator
    Music Talk Podcast by Andreas Werner/Crazy Chester Records
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Crazy Chester Radio Hour