Our PNW Music

Rudy Giecek and Kristine Miller Cartwright
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Our PNW Music is a podcast in which hosts Rudy Giecek and Kristen Miller Cartwright interview bands and musicians. Some episodes include studio only songs and others are special versions done live on the show. Listen as these songwriters describe learning to play their instruments, forming their bands and some of the meanings behind the songs they have written. Our PNW Music mostly interview bands in Skagit and Whatcom counties of Washington State or some bands who are traveling to the venues within the area.

  1. 01/28/2025

    Whatcom & Skagit a History of Bands Part 1

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  2. 01/11/2025

    Randy Weeks

    If you didn’t already know, we have a legendary singer songwriter that lives part time in Skagit County. Randy Weeks’ (formerly of the cow punk band The Lonesome Stangers) most popular hit is a song called “Can’t Let Go”. It was most notably covered by Lucinda Williams on her 1998 Grammy Winning album “Car Wheels On A Gravel Road”. Not only was it the stand out hit of the album, but Ms. Williams was also nominated that same year for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance on Mr. Weeks song. If that isn’t a big enough deal, this song, which is decades old, was covered by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss! “Can’t Let Go” is not only covered by legendary musicians, but also by thousands of artists all over the country whose genres run the gamut between Rock, Country, Folk, Blues and everything in between. My favorite local band that covers this amazing song is The Enthusiasts out of Anacortes. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/music.randyweeks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRs-MNE5ypdboNkAEMQEElA Website: https://www.randyweeks.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mIaQ7ul3GWc1xln6aLLiW?si=jNjRAzlLTiCZ9KbBvJ59IQ

  3. 01/10/2025

    Brett Benton Trio

    On this episode of Our PNW Music, we talk with Brett Benton and Jesse James of the BRETT BENTON TRIO. Brett Benton, originally from Tuscaloosa AL, is an extraordinarily talented young guitarist who has dedicated his art to preserving the early Delta Country Hill Blues music style, which originated in Mississippi in the early 20th century and was popularized by artists such as Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, R.L. Burnside and Lead Belly.  Jesse James, who is also an extremely gifted guitarist, originally hails from outside of Lake Chelan. When Jesse isn’t playing bass guitar for Brett, he’s playing lead guitar as the front man for his own band, Jesse James and The Mob. Listen while both Brett and Jesse give us a history lesson on the Delta Country Hill Blues style, and tell us what initially drew them to music and more importantly, what enticed them about this genre that played a pivotal role in the shaping of Rock & Roll. BRETT BENTONFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/brettbentonblues/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/brettbenton_?utm_medium=copy_link Website: http://www.brettbentonmusic.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCaeLgJJBhFkvha3nx0K3sYw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7g6Yz9VZkkZXNHN4DiZHQm?si=xwoig9QjSimyFF2QxNFXTg&dl_branch=1 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brett-benton/1335709893 JESSE JAMES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessejamesmob/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessejamesmob?utm_medium=copy_link Website: https://www.jessejamesmob.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCg0UCot-8b1NazUeEC7PhTQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YwCfCqR03EmfoSczwDtDl?si=sDJyXkmfQ6GYFaXXK976DQ&dl_branch=1 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jesse-james-and-the-mob/1381506682

  4. 01/10/2025

    Cascade Cody

    Cody Jordan was born on December 27th 1991 in the city of Yakima, WA. To father John, and mother Kelly Jordan. In 1993 John and Kelly moved their family to Selah, WA. Growing up in on a 41 1/2 acre plot of land in the most northern bounds of Selah, which is referred to by locals as the area of Wenas, Cody learned to appreciate the beauty and landscapes of the area. Quiet was prevalent, and whilst experiencing the quiet Cody began writing poetry at a very young age. At the age of 13 Cody began writing raps, and pursued hip hop / rap music from the age of 13 into early adulthood. While doing so, he opened up for various headlining artists, however, Cody was not fulfilled pursuing the dream of his younger self. At 22 he decided to reinvent himself. In 2014 Cody decided to go to school at Yakima Valley College, where he was trained in the theatrical arts. Throughout his colligate career he wrote plays and acted in several productions spanning from musicals to Shakespeare. It was at this time, Cody’s love for music began to resurface. With his new found philosophy in regard to theatre, and education steeped in the liberal arts, as well as his passion for beautiful imagery, Cody began to pick up an old guitar that his parents bought him one childhood Christmas, and play. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cascadecody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cascadecody/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgA1fZbvPmuGY2Yuh-hLCA Website: https://www.cascadecody.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lGQXlpUABNgD7i2HLLVmS?si=e1c2mASKQXauaqFTzV5eRQ&dl_branch=1

  5. 01/10/2025

    Bradford Loomis

    Bradford Loomis grew up in the Washington State. His style is one of our favorites! From his website: Playing 355 shows in two years, while also releasing a Christmas EP (Wintering Heart) and a live album (Live at the Red Clay Foundry), has taken him far and wide in his travels and given him some insights. “I feel strongly the duality of the artist. On one hand, I am compelled to speak about what I see and have experienced. But, I also feel the pull to speak about how things could be.” he says. “In my experience there is so much more that we agree about than what divides us. I think people sometimes just need help seeing hope.” In his new album Where the Light Ends, Bradford balances that duality with a masterful grace. Lyrically, he speaks of the raw reality of the human condition with passion, sharing tales that are shaped by grief and longing colored by wistfulness and regret, but are lifted by enduring hope, humility and love. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ynkLJzBc8Mzyuk6hWyTRC?si=5OSt7xpVTHq-dh6Gj-iZWAFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/bradfordloomismusic Instagram: http://instagram.com/bradfordloomis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCladgR_grbPRCI4jsU5_ZhQ Website: https://www.bradfordloomis.com

  6. 01/10/2025

    Too Slim and the Taildragers

    From website-  Tim “Too Slim“ Langford is a monster guitarist and unabashed 
blues rocker whose influences run the gamut from Lightnin’ Hopkins,
 Freddy King, Duane Allman, and Lynyrd Skynyrd to Robin
 Trower. He is a prolific singer/songwriter whose songs have now 
yielded an impressive 13 studio Too Slim and the Taildraggers albums, 2 solo albums and several live CD’s all on his own Underworld Records imprint.
 Too Slim and the Taildraggers are Tim “Too Slim" Langford on guitar/vocals, Zach Kasik on bass/vocals and Jeff “Shakey” Fowlkes on drums/vocals.   "High Desert Heat” is the latest giant step in the evolution of their contemporary Blues/Rock sound that has been described as “Straight Whiskey Blues with a Southern Rock Beer Chaser”. High Desert Heat charted 11 times in the Billboard Top Blues Album Chart in 2018 and was nominated for Best Blues/Rock album at the 2019 Blues Music awards. High Desert Heat is also featured in heavy rotation on Sirius XM’s B.B. King’s Bluesville. Their Previous release “Blood Moon nominated for “Blues Rock Album of the Year" at the 2016 Blues Blast Music Awards ” and was voted Blues Rock Album of the Year at the 2016 Jimi Awards.  Blood Moon reached  #6 on the Billboard Top Blues Album Chart in 2016. The 2014 release Anthology was vote #1 Blues Album of the Year by Blues Matters Writers Poll in 2015. The 2013 release "Blue Heart" rose to #3 on the Billboard Top Blues Album Chart and was nominated for Rock/Blues Album of the Year at the 2014 Blues Blast Music Awards. “Shiver (2011) was nominated for "Rock/Blues Album of the Year" by the Blues Foundation’s Blues Music Awards.  Too Slim and the Taildraggers’ high energy Blues Rock has been thrilling audiences for years. The band’s ever evolving musical direction cannot easily be classified into any box or category.  Tim “Too Slim" Langford has received Lifetime Achievement and Hall Of Fame awards by three Northwest blues societies, 
as well as more than 40 regional and national music awards. Too Slim and the Taildraggers music has also been featured on MTV’s series, The Real World and Road Rules. After 30 years of knocking it out of the park on recordings and stages across the world, Too Slim and the Taildraggers shows no sign of slowing down. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7CSwswyyJWwaxmOeCkzZQe?si=B9HSdhFPSr-BfD1eHquKAQFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TooSlimandtheTaildraggers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tooslim.mac/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOemmGEamiBsu9nAictDB0w Website: https://www.tooslim.net

  7. 01/10/2025

    Perfect By Tomorrow

    In this episode we visit with Perfect By Tomorrow (PBT), a Rock Reggae band currently based in Bellingham, WA. PBT was formed in Stanwood WA with brothers Turner Williams (guitar/vocals) and Morgan Williams (bass), along with high school friends Joe Sunderland (vocals/guitar) and Justin Dobbelaar (drums). Originally starting out as a Petty Pop Punk band playing the lunchroom and dances at Stanwood High School, they have moved to more of an electric rock reggae sound over the years. Join us as Turner, Joe and Justin regale us with stories from their high school days, how they arrived at dual lead singers and what the future holds for this amazingly eclectic band. FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectByTomorrow/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/perfectbytomorrow?igshid=1twvtzyuvht1t YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCjYp_ccetuE_4BHn3OkaRyA Twitter: @PBTmusic  Website: https://www.perfectbytomorrow.com/

  8. Chris Allis - Whiskey Labido

    01/10/2025

    Chris Allis - Whiskey Labido

    Chris Allis is on this week. We talk about his album with Whiskey Labido and a new track he recorded with his dad, Richard Allis. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4RNhiROp37qvQp2jR7SEK2?si=I7rgcuePTxaUfHWbgzzsEQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YiPEUeA1wc&list=PLCsk1B9MeVjczIjeqV9Ti-UWp_iYafmD2 Website: https://www.reverbnation.com/partlyclouded/song/23015142-rocking-chair

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Our PNW Music is a podcast in which hosts Rudy Giecek and Kristen Miller Cartwright interview bands and musicians. Some episodes include studio only songs and others are special versions done live on the show. Listen as these songwriters describe learning to play their instruments, forming their bands and some of the meanings behind the songs they have written. Our PNW Music mostly interview bands in Skagit and Whatcom counties of Washington State or some bands who are traveling to the venues within the area.

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  • Creator
    Rudy Giecek and Kristine Miller Cartwright
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Our PNW Music