Music In My Shoes

Jim
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Come be entertained as the host talks about music, bands, and connected stories."It's a really great podcast" - Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin"I appreciate talking to you guys and the good questions" - Mitch Easter of Let's Active and R.E.M. producerLearn Something New or Remember Something Old!!!Please like and follow the Music In My Shoes Facebook page.Contact us atmusicinmyshoes@gmail.com

  1. Dreams So Real: Trent Allen Reminisces about the Band, the Scene and the Dream E126

    2D AGO

    Dreams So Real: Trent Allen Reminisces about the Band, the Scene and the Dream E126

    Athens, GA didn’t just produce great bands; it produced a whole value system. When Trent Allen from Dreams So Real joins us, we get into why Athens carried “artsy credibility,” why Atlanta bands sometimes got brushed off, and how those scene politics affected real careers, real audiences, and real opportunities. We also zoom in on the moment when underground experimentation started turning into something more intentional: tighter songwriting, bigger goals, and the push to tour and get signed. That’s where the “selling out” debate gets messy. We talk about why wanting radio play and a broader audience isn’t automatically a compromise and why making music that connects can be its own kind of integrity. Along the way, Trent shares the influences that shaped him, from The Beatles to XTC, plus stories that only happen when you’re close to the heart of a scene. If you love Athens music history, ’80s alternative rock, and the behind-the-scenes truth about how bands survive, hit play, then subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review. Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    37 min
  2. The Ed Sullivan Show, Beatles Anthology 2, Jethro Tull, and Rush Tom Sawyer E125

    MAR 29

    The Ed Sullivan Show, Beatles Anthology 2, Jethro Tull, and Rush Tom Sawyer E125

    One TV host with a stiff posture and a sharp instinct helped rewrite the map of American pop culture. We’re talking about The Ed Sullivan Show, the variety powerhouse that ran from 1948 to March 28, 1971 and acted like a weekly national stage for music, comedy, Broadway, and everything in between. When Ed thought you had talent, he put you in front of the country, and millions of people trusted his taste because there weren’t a hundred other places to look.  We walk through why that kind of platform mattered, including how the show opened doors for artists who couldn’t get booked elsewhere, and how a single appearance could change record sales and career trajectories overnight. Then we hit the seismic moment: the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, the audience size, and the “I want to start a band” shockwave that followed. We also get into the messier side of live TV, where censorship and control collide with artists who refuse to play along, with stories that bring The Doors, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan into the same conversation.  From there we shift into pure music history joy: why Beatles Anthology 2 is such a rewarding listen, how “Real Love” landed, and what demos, takes, and studio chatter reveal about the band’s growth. We keep the momentum going with Jethro Tull’s Aqualung era, then jump through chart-tied milestones from Blondie’s “Rapture” to Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” and “Limelight,” plus Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock and Roll.” Jimmy’s segment spotlights Guided by Voices and the art of making a big studio sound intentionally lo-fi, before we cap things off with more ’90s rock favorites.  Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    39 min
  3. David Lowery and Dennis Herring Discuss Cracker’s The Golden Age and More, Plus Camp-In 12 E124

    MAR 22

    David Lowery and Dennis Herring Discuss Cracker’s The Golden Age and More, Plus Camp-In 12 E124

    We’re coming to you from Cracker’s Campout, where the music is loud, the stories are better than any liner notes, and the distance between the crowd and the artists basically disappears. From the song-swap to the final-night blowout, the whole weekend feels like stepping inside the world that shaped Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven.  The heart of the show is audio with David Lowery and producer Dennis Herring as they unpack stories on Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker’s The Golden Age and more. You’ll hear how label pressure collides with creative risk, why “Pictures of Matchstick Men” mattered as a gateway into Key Lime Pie, and how the smallest production decisions can steer what listeners feel on first contact. We also get deep into recording and arranging details: basic tracks, mixing choices, string arrangements, and the kind of obsessive vocal work that turns a good song into a lasting one.  We widen the lens with Dennis’s producing stories beyond these bands, including Buddy Guy sessions and the odd way awards can chase the “wrong” album at the “right” time. Then David breaks down what “The Golden Age” really means, leaning into irony and unreliable narration. If you love rock history, music production, and the stories behind classic albums, this one’s for you.  Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    34 min
  4. Kevn Kinney And Johnny Hickman Talk Music and More in the Classic City E123

    MAR 15

    Kevn Kinney And Johnny Hickman Talk Music and More in the Classic City E123

    We hang with Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin and Johnny Hickman of Cracker in Athens, GA and trace how songs and scenes shape a life, from new releases to punk rock beginnings. Kevn opens up about writing “Mirror Mirror,” a power pop song about Alzheimer’s, with a chorus built around one hard line: “I know you’re in there somewhere.” We talk about what memory loss looks like up close, and the quiet fear hiding in the last verse when the writer starts seeing himself in the mirror. Johnny Hickman joins with the kind of honesty and humor that makes decades of touring feel lived-in, not polished. We get into Cracker’s annual Camp-In and what it takes to rehearse an album like The Golden Age for a 30th anniversary performance, down to relearning parts and chasing the original guitar tones. Athens comes up as more than a backdrop: it’s a small town with a big music history, a place where friendships with R.E.M. and long nights of shows still echo, and a place Kevn describes as genuinely healing. From there, the conversation opens into punk rock origins, why hooks outlast hype, and how careers can flip overnight. We swap stories about opening bands and the line every musician has to walk with fans. If you love rock history, songwriting craft, and the real human side of touring musicians, this one’s for you.  Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    53 min

  5. MAR 8

    Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy Athens R.E.M. Tribute, Plus Kinney and Buck, and California Dreamin' E122

    The room lifted before the first chord. Athens came alive with a storyteller’s spark, a stripped-down trio threading classics and new cuts, and two supercharged nights honoring R.E.M.’s Life’s Rich Pageant that turned a tribute into living history. We walked in as fans and left feeling like part of a scene that refuses to fade. We start with Jason Narducy weaving road stories from Mostly The Van between raw, punchy songs, including a punk blast from his first band and a brush with the Grohl family tree. Then Kevin Kinney and Peter Buck lock in with Scott McCaughey, Elizabeth Cook steps up on guitar and harmonies, and a Todd Snider salute lands with real weight. Five musicians shoulder to shoulder on a tiny stage close the night in a hush you can feel. The next evening, Bobcat Goldthwait cracks wise with self-deprecating gems, Michael Shannon and Narducy run Pageant front to back at the 40 Watt, where Hyena bites, I Believe glows, and Underneath The Bunker turns seismic when Bill Berry sits in. The crowd knows every word. The band knows exactly why they’re here. Peter Buck joins for South Central Rain and Sitting Still; Radio Free Europe detonates with McCaughey; Star 69 brings the Monster snarl. Shannon’s sister adds violin to Nightswimming, Linda Hopper honors Lynn Blakey, and Vanessa Briscoe Hay snaps the line to Pylon. We discover cover-song surprises like Superman, revisit California Dreamin’s Barry McGuire take, and relive earworms from Garbage’s Only Happy When It Rains to the family rituals that music quietly builds. If you love R.E.M., Athens indie rock, record store lore, and the electricity of a room singing in unison, this ride will hit you in the chest. Press play, share it with a friend who ever lost their voice at a show, and leave a review to help more music lovers find us. Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    34 min

  6. MAR 1

    May Pang on John Lennon and "The Lost Weekend", A Love Story E121

    We sit down with May Pang to unpack John Lennon’s misnamed “Lost Weekend” and reveal a season of creative fire, repaired friendships, and family reconnection. May shares what really happened across those 18 months: the studio grind behind Mind Games, Walls and Bridges, and Rock ’n’ Roll; and the bet that led to a thunderous Thanksgiving return with Elton John. We walk through May’s unexpected path from Abkco assistant to John and Yoko's personal assistant to John's trusted partner. She opens the door to an East River apartment where Paul and Linda knock unannounced and Julian finds a steady line to his dad. May explains how weekly calls, shared holidays, and respectful honesty gave John room to repair family ties long strained by distance and noise. There’s myth‑busting, too: where the money came from, who actually held the checkbook, how the LA antics got amplified, and why the “Lost Weekend” nickname came from John’s own movie‑minded metaphor rather than a spiral. We even pause on a close, silent UFO over Manhattan—witnessed by both May and John—because history is sometimes stranger than rumor. If you care about Beatles history, rock history, or simply how creativity survives under pressure, this conversation reframes a legend with first‑hand detail and generous nuance. Hit play, then share this with a friend who still thinks “Lost Weekend” means lost time. And if the story moved you, follow the show, leave a quick review, and tell us: what part of Lennon’s 70s era do you see differently now? Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com EXHIBITION DATES Friday, February 27 – Sunday, March 1 Macon, GA “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” featuring May Pang appearance Gallery West, 447 3rd Street, Macon, GA Hours: Friday 12p – 7p (opening reception 5p – 7p), Saturday 11a – 5p & Sunday, 12p – 4p Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15 Jacksonville, FL Gallery 725, 13475 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” featuring May Pang appearance Hours: Friday 5p – 8p, Saturday 1p – 6p and Sunday 12p – 4p Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22, 2026 Winter Garden, FL (Orlando, FL) The Grotto at Stoneybrook West, 12572 Stoneybrook West Pkwy, Winter Garden, FL “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” featuring May Pang appearance Hours: Friday 4p – 7p, Saturday 12p – 6p & Sunday, 12p – 4p Saturday, March 28 – Saturday, April 4 “Flower Power Cruise featuring the Beach Boys, Rascals, Micky Dolenz, Tommy James, Cowsills & more! Fort Lauderdale, FL Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19, 2026 Roanoke, VA Wilson Hughes Gallery, 117 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke, VA “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” featuring May Pang appearance Hours: Friday 4p – 7p, Saturday 12p – 6p & Sunday, 12p – 4p Tuesday, April 21 & Wednesday, April 22 Richmond, VA anne’s Visual Art Studio gallery, 208 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” featuring May Pang appearance Hours: 1p – 7p Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26, 2026 Virginia Beach, VA Stravitz Sculpture & Fine Art Gallery, 1217 Larkin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” featuring May Pang appearance Hours: Friday 10a – 6p, Saturday 10a – 6p & Sunday, 12p – 4p Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7 Rochester, MN Studio 324 (First Floor in the Fagan Studios Bldg.), 324 Broadway Ave S, Ste 100, Ro Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    49 min

  7. FEB 22

    Pretty In Pink, Drink The Sea, and Steal My Sunshine E120

    We revisit Pretty in Pink at 40 and admit the movie’s plot is fine while the soundtrack is legendary. We trade takes on Ducky, Blaine, Spader’s chill menace, WLIR Screamers, and how a film’s music can outlast its script. Then we fast-forward to a blistering live night with Drink the Sea at the 40 Watt in Athens, where Peter Buck, Barrett Martin, and Alain Johannes stitched songs to cinematic visuals and welcomed Mike Mills for a thunderous take on R.E.M.’s The One I Love. • Red Hot Chili Peppers Aeroplane chart note • Ramones estate ownership and legacy control • Lincoln Lawyer needle-drops and sampling talk Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    28 min

  8. FEB 15

    Left of the Dial, Beetlejuice's Day-O, and Jeremiah was a Bullfrog E119

    Grief has a soundtrack—and so does joy. We open with a heartfelt salute to Catherine O’Hara, tracing how a single scene, a laugh line, or a voice can linger long after the credits, then wander into the wild terrain where memory and music meet. From Beetlejuice’s dinner table possession to Home Alone’s enduring comfort, we reflect on how film and song become the waypoints we use to navigate time. That doorway leads us to a run of resonant passings and timeless cuts: Demond Wilson’s place in Sanford and Son and the instant-transport power of Quincy Jones’ Street Beater, the exuberant lift of Three Dog Night’s Joy to the World, and a trip through New York’s CBGB with Television’s Fred Smith, Marquee Moon, and the creative stubbornness that forged a landmark record. We trace another kind of legacy through Lynn Blakey—muse behind Left of the Dial—and the thrill of literally finding a friend on college radio while touring dark highways. Her voice in Salt Collective’s recent release becomes proof that “new” music thrives when veterans share a room, a pen, and superior instincts. Along the way we spotlight the Pretenders’ crisp poetry, Dolly Parton’s ever-true 9 to 5, and Siouxsie and the Banshees turning the ash of Pompeii into a dance-floor revelation. These are touchstones that explain why a Pink Floyd joke can still land and why Mount Vesuvius can power a chorus. Then the lens widens to the Blitzkrieg Bop at 50—a hook first shouted in downtown clubs that now rattles stadiums and commercial breaks—and ask how simple phrases become lifelong companions. It’s a tour through what lasts, why it lasts, and how it keeps finding us—left of the dial and right in the heart. If this journey moved you, tap follow, share it with a friend who loves great stories about music and film, and leave us a quick review with your favorite “timeless” track—we’ll feature picks in a future mailbag. Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    33 min
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Come be entertained as the host talks about music, bands, and connected stories."It's a really great podcast" - Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin"I appreciate talking to you guys and the good questions" - Mitch Easter of Let's Active and R.E.M. producerLearn Something New or Remember Something Old!!!Please like and follow the Music In My Shoes Facebook page.Contact us atmusicinmyshoes@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Jim
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Music In My Shoes
  • Show Website
    Music In My Shoes

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