The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works

Poss Music Works
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The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience.Garrett Burris is your audio engineer and producer. JJ Passalacqua with the weather.It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List!Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- visit us at www.possmusicworks.com.Poss Music Works presents Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriters' Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois, with a mission to bring arts and culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world.

  1. FEB 4

    Chloe Kimes

    Register now for Poss Music Works' 4th Annual Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat! TODAY'S EPISODE: Chloe Kimes (Nashville, TN) doesn't mess around. She's here to rock the festival stage, the campground, the parking lot, the living room, the honky-tonk, and bigger and bigger stages all the time! She (and her band) brought the house down at Summer Sundown Music Festival this past September and are consistently crisscrossing the national Americana circuit with a rowdy brand of folk rock. You can sense that we are hearing a star on the rise. Raised in small town Michigan (like The Accidentals, Billy Strings, Patty PerShayla, and so many more Michiganders) Chloe is now celebrating her 10th year in Nashville. Joined here by her fiddle player, Cat McDonald, the hard-traveling artist rocks her 5 most popular songs at a packed Starlight Listening Room. Follow Chloe on social media and don't miss her the next time she comes to your area. Setlist: 1. He Still Listens to the Radio (Hammer & Nail Me) 2. I'll Be Going 3. Afraid to Die 4. Coors Light 5. Stand to Gain Chloe Kimes: Esteemed Guest w/ Cat McDonald on fiddle Bill Poss: Host, Producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer Emily Clark: Video, All the Other Things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Spiritual Guidance +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Do you want to attend a live taping of the podcast? Email possmusicworks@gmail.com to be added to the guest list. UPCOMING PODCAST RECORDING SCHEDULE  2/9/26 -- Aaron Lee Tasjan 2/28/26 -- Hope Dunbar (at the Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat 2026) 3/1/26 -- Bill Passalacqua (at the LGWSR) 3/9/26 -- Mark Stuart 4/26/26 -- Gary Schoenberger We'll be recording most episodes at our intimate new venue, The Starlight Listening Room @ Poss Music Works HQ — 1915 S Banker St., Effingham IL. Doors open at 6:30pm. We ask that you arrive no later than 6:45pm to claim your seat. The show starts promptly at 7pm and ends just after 9pm. The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience. After the first set of 5 songs, we take a short break, and then the artist will play another 5 song set during which the audience (you!) can ask questions or make a request. Garrett Burris is your audio engineer and producer. Emily Clark on the video. JJ Passalacqua with the weather. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! - No cover! (tips for the artist are encouraged) - Buy merch directly from the artist - Drawring Prizes - BYOB - Light Snacks Provided Subscribe to our show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

    1h 1m

  2. JAN 21

    Shanna in a Dress

    TODAY'S EPISODE: Shanna in a Dress (St. Louis, MO) joins us with 5 songs ranging from a goofy song about an honest dating profile, to a devastating take on loving someone through a fight with dementia. Shanna's energy is infectious and she lives for the type of songwriting and community we celebrate on the podcast. This is a special episode with an artist who is smack dab in her element talking shop about songs and life! Shanna in a Dress: Esteemed Guest Bill Poss: Host, Producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer Emily Clark: Video, All the Other Things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Spiritual Guidance Do you want to attend a live taping of the podcast? Email possmusicworks@gmail.com to be added to the guest list. We'll be recording most episodes at our intimate new venue, The Starlight Listening Room @ Poss Music Works HQ — 1915 S Banker St., Effingham IL. Doors open at 6:30pm. We ask that you arrive no later than 6:45pm to claim your seat. The show starts promptly at 7pm and goes to just after 9pm. The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience. Garrett Burris is your audio engineer and producer. Emily Clark on the video. JJ Passalacqua with the weather. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! After the first set of 5 songs, we take a short break, and then the artist will play another 5 song set during which the audience (you!) can ask questions or make a request. - No cover! (tips for the artist are encouraged) - Buy merch directly from the artist - Drawring Prizes - BYOB - Light Snacks Provided UPCOMING SCHEDULE  1/29/26 -- Chloe Kimes 2/9/26 -- Aaron Lee Tasjan 2/28/26 -- Hope Dunbar (at the Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat 2026) 3/1/26 -- Bill Passalacqua (at the LGWSR) 3/9/26 -- Mark Stuart 3/23/26 -- Robbie Fulks, musician 4/26/26 -- Gary Schoenberger Subscribe to our show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

    52 min

  3. JAN 7

    Justin Rose w/ Tait Kelly

    Moccasin Creek Festival 2026 1st Wave Announcement Hidden In Today's Episode! TODAY'S EPISODE: Justin Rose and Tait Kelly are mainstays of the STL music scene and you can find them traversing the festival circuit each year with their band Justin Rose & the Green Thumbs. This podcast episode sees them strip their 7 piece band's songs down to just 2: guitar and mandolin. Justin's heartfelt arrangements sound great in an acoustic setting and the guitar and mandolin picking are some of the finest we've had on the show. Enjoy today's episode and follow Justin on social media! The band's new EP "Searching" is available everywhere you stream your music! Justin Rose w/ Tait Kelly: Esteemed Guests Bill Poss: Host, producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, producer Emily Clark: Video, all the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Dog Wrangler Do you want to attend a live taping of the podcast? Email possmusicworks@gmail.com to be added to the guest list. The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

    53 min

  4. 12/23/2025

    Hunter Peebles

    TODAY'S EPISODE: Hunter Peebles is a sweet-singing, slick-songwriting, and seriously hard-working troubadour, headquartered in St. Louis, MO. You can find Hunter Peebles & the Moonlighters traversing the Midwest with their raucous country sound, including a stop at Summer Sundown Music Festival 2025 this past September. And you can hear their new single "Bring Back My Heart" now anywhere you stream your music! It was a blast to host Hunter as he is right in the thick of becoming a well-known artist in the Midwest Americana world. Enjoy this fun episode as we peel back the layers of his 5 most popular songs. Hunter Peebles: Esteemed Guest Bill Poss: Host, producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, producer Emily Clark: Video, all the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Fabulous Shoes The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

    46 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    Alex Thoele

    TODAY'S EPISODE: Alex Thoele is a singer/songwriter from our very own neck of the woods (Teutopolis, IL) now residing in the great (and windy!) state of Colorado. Well known for his antics on stage with Chain Station and off stage around the jamfire, Alex brings pure joy and a mischievous grin wherever his acoustic leads him. This week's podcast dives in to some great new solo material, as well as stories behind some of Chain Station's most beloved tunes - some of which Alex told in front of his mother for the first time. Ope. Alex Thoele: Esteemed Guest Bill Poss: Host, producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, producer Emily Clark: Video, all the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Wicked Curveballs The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

    58 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    Sarah Beatty

    TODAY'S EPISODE: Sarah Beatty joins us today from Ontario, Canada for an exciting episode of the podcast. Sarah was in Effingham, IL this past September for Summer Sundown Music Festival, seeing her perform at one of our PMW events for the first time since 2019. It was a thrill to have her back in the area for the festival and a treat to have her on the podcast the following week. For those who know Sarah, it will come as no surprise that she had sharp-witted answers to Bill's questions and put on a brilliant performance. For those who are new to Sarah, you're in for a treat! Enjoy today's episode with the always thoughtful, and mega talented, Sarah Beatty! "Eclectic and captivating, songwriter and scientist Sarah Beatty might be best described as a late night conversation between Joni Mitchell, Julie Andrews and Albert Einstein. With a voice as sharp as a silver-spur and dangerous as a diamond-backed sidewinder, she's a curious observer and constant inquirer of life's offerings." -- https://www.sarahbeatty.ca/ Sarah Beatty: Esteemed Guest Bill Poss: Host, producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, producer Emily Clark: Video, all the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Ice Cream Taste Tester The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

    1h 3m

  7. 11/18/2025

    The Local Honeys

    TODAY'S EPISODE: We are thrilled to welcome The Local Honeys to episode 1 of season 4 of The Guest List! This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Summer Sundown Music Festival on Lake Sara, outside of Effingham, IL. We hope you enjoy this FULL BAND on-site festival performance, the first of its kind on our show. What an amazing band. What a great interview. Go see them live! "Montana Hobbs and Linda Jean Stokley made history in 2015 when they became the first two women to earn Bachelor of Arts from Morehead State University from the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music. They are versatile in their performance and able to captivate audiences while educating them on the rich history of Kentucky folk music." - Kentucky Council Esteemed Guests: The Local Honeys Bill Poss: Host, producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, producer Emily Clark: Video, all the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, our guiding light Special thanks to Aaron Dodson for his work on sound and production on this episode! The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

    58 min

  8. 07/27/2025

    Grant Peeples

    TODAY'S EPISODE: Grant Peeples (Tallahassee, FL) is a singer/songwriter who got his start in live music at age 50, after a stretch of island living saw him build and manage his own small hotel. He turned to music at the urging of a friend and has since carved out a name for himself as a songwriter whose lyrics often touch on political or otherwise thought-provoking themes. Grant writes from a passionate place, and brings wit, humor, philosophy, and songcraft all to life right in front of your ears. Esteemed Guest: Grant Peeples Bill Poss: Host, producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, producer Emily Clark: Video, all the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, background vocals, firm handshakes The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

    1h 2m
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The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience.Garrett Burris is your audio engineer and producer. JJ Passalacqua with the weather.It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List!Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- visit us at www.possmusicworks.com.Poss Music Works presents Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriters' Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois, with a mission to bring arts and culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world.

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