The Commercial Suicide Songwriting Podcast

Steve Rempis
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INSPIRATION and INFORMATION. It's these two commodities that we deal in here at The COMMERCIAL SUICIDE SONGWRITING PODCAST. Our goal is simple: to be THE resource for all things related to the art and craft of SONGWRITING.

  1. 05/16/2016

    EP. 52 - DONNIE WINTERS!!!

    Donnie Winters... the MAN, the LEGEND, the SONGWRITER and (happy to say) MY FRIEND! Most folks only know him as the (very capable) soundman at Douglas Corner Cafe; a "must visit" stop on every songwriters' first (and every) trip to MUSIC CITY... but there is SO MUCH MORE to this amazing songwriter/performer's story. Such as? Well I'll attempt to keep the spoilers to a minimum but how's about THESE: He had his first cut while a Freshman in High School... with MARTY ROBBINS!!! He and his brother formed a band that played CHARLIE DANIELS' VOLUNTEER JAM FESTIVAL... repeatedly!!! He's scored cuts with artists as diverse as the LOUVIN BROTHERS, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS, BARRY AND HOLLY TASHIAN, THE CHAPMANS, RONDA VINCENT, BUDDY & JULIE MILLER, NOB HILL BOYS and more!!! So sit back and listen in rapt attention to one of the more fascinating interviews we've presented yet. And by ALL MEANS make a point of stopping into Douglas Corner Tuesday Night on your next visit to Nashville... just be sure to call early to reserve a spot to play! DONNIE WINTERS MUSIC OFFICIAL DONNIE WINTERS FACEBOOK DONNIE WINTERS ALLMUSIC CREDITS WINTERS BROTHERS BAND OFFICIAL WEBSITE (INCLUDES TV SHOW INFO) NEXT GENERATION SONS & DAUGHTERS OF COUNTRY LEGENDS CONCERT (JUNE 9, 2016 6-11:30pm) DOUGLAS CORNER CAFE CALENDAR WINTER BROTHERS LIVE AT VOLUNTEER JAM 1979 ON YOUTUBE MARTY ROBBINS "SHOTGUN RIDER" ON YOUTUBE DON WINTERS (SR) "PRETTY MOON" OM YOUTUBE DON WINTERS (SR) "BE MY BABY, BABY" ON YOUTUBE BRENDAN SMOOTHER'S "PARAMEDIC SUICIDE" SONG AND FUND BRENDAN SMOOTHER MUSIC FACEBOOK WFMC JAMS NASHVILLE NIGHT WITH RANDY FINCHUM JIM OLIVER'S SMOKEHOUSE MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN LIVE (FEATURING RANDY FINCHUM AND FRIENDS MONTHLY) R.I.P. PRINCE ROGERS NELSON... YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND AND WILL BE MISSED

    1h 10m

  2. 02/22/2016

    EP. 51 - Brendan interviews THE BOBKATZ

    Rob Mackay and Garry Koehler. Good things come to those who wait, we're told; this episode will be no exception. Our own VIEW FROM DOWNUNDER correspondent (and rising Country music star in his own right) BRENDAN SMOOTHER takes the helm of the CSSP for an exclusive interview with the award-winning Australian Country duo THE BOBKATZ. THE BOBKATZ is comprised of ROB MACKAY and GARRY KOEHLER; both of whom have interesting musical histories to share as well as a wealth of fascinating tales about their journey together. They are indeed a living testament to the CSSP credo of KEEP ON WRITIN' AND KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON! So pour yourself a cold one (not a "Foster's"- I have it on good authority that it is NOT Australian for "beer") and enjoy this long-awaited and hard-fought-for interview. BOBKATZ OFFICIAL BOBKATZ FACEBOOK BOBKATZ on iTunes BOBKATZ on REVERBNATION BOBKATZ on YOUTUBE          Brendan with his Tamworth award BRENDAN SMOOTHER OFFICIAL BRENDAN SMOOTHER on STARNOW BRENDAN SMOOTHER FACEBOOK BRENDAN SMOOTHER on BANDCAMP BRENDAN SMOOTHER TWITTER                    Be sure to catch Brendan's latest single, "WARNING SIGNS."   “This episode is dedicated to the memory of legendary songwriter, performer and dear friend to all he met, Tommy Turner”                                      Yes, Tommy; music is indeed wonderful.                                                                                       Random JIMMY ANDERSON sighting!                     with ANGIE PERRAULT aka MARIE PERRY!

    1h 30m

  3. 12/20/2015

    EP. 50 - EPISODE FIFTY??? WHOA!

    Super-cool graphic by Walter Scattolon. Thanks, Walter! As hard as it is for us to imagine, we've reached the half-century mark. Cincuenta. Cinquante. Cinquanta. Fünfzig. Vijjftig. Caoga. Femtio. Pedeset. Pum Deg Piecdesmit. Fimmtíu. Viisikymmentä. 50. Tsib Caug. Fiddy. vagmaH.  L.Any way you say it, it boggles the mind...So for the last episode of 2015, we sent out the call to our faithful contributors to provide some great content for your listening pleasure.Jimmy & Paulie were busy handicapping the U.S. Presidential Primaries and were thus unable to contribute this time (don't worry, kids; they'll be back for the next "regular" episode) but everyone else on the dais is represented here. Good stuff, too!Marvel as:Steve & Randy reveal the REAL SONGWRITERS behind most of the planet's hit music (allegedly)Dan Sullivan exposes NASHVILLE'S LITTLE SECRETAngie Perrault goes FISHING FOR THAT HOOK and we get to hear her song FISH ON Brendan Smoother gives us A VIEW FROM DOWNUNDER and shares some new music and personal newsRandy shares his favorite day of the week (and type of bracelets) in YOU THINK YOU KNOWWalter Scattolon (who also provided both the intro and title graphic for this episode) walks us through the creation of his song ALL THESE KEYS And we conclude this episode (and 2015!) with Christopher Shane Long's hit-to-be (you heard it here first) 1968                                                        Randy & Steve JAMMIN"                                                    Christopher Shane Long & Steve                                                        Walter's underground lair! CSSP/Steve Rempis on FaceBook Steve Rempis on ReverbNation Randy Finchum on ReverbNation Randy Finchum's NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS' RADIO SHOW Angie Perrault on Songspace Reed waddle website Brendan Smoother on STARNOW Bec Hance Website Kelly Cork Website ABOVE THE BLUE Charity Album Jimmy Anderson on ReverbNation Dan Sullivan on ReverbNation The Window Panes (with Pauley Coconuts!) on Reverbnation Chris Long on ReverbNation

  4. 12/12/2015

    EP. 49 - LIPSTICK!!!

    Here's the part where John Cleese would come out and say, "Now for something completely different"... if we could afford him!  Indeed, this episode is unlike any other we've done; as it features an interview with the Nashville-based "Glam Rock" band LIPSTICK. Randy and I visited Greg Troyan and Steve Smith at LIPSTICK HEADQUARTERS recently to speak with  the pair about their musical histories, future plans and all things LIPSTICK. For diehard glam fans like us this was quite a treat! So pull up a chair and pop open a cold one as we get down and dirty with LIPSTICK. STEEV LIPSTICK WEBSITE LIPSTICK FACEBOOK LIPSTICK TWITTER THE CONAN SONG VIDEO BLUE MATCHES WEBSITE REGDAR AND THE FIGHTERS WEBSITE THE MANPOWER bandcamp SNAKEVOMIT WEBSITE CSSP MAILING ADDRESS: 178 S. FORD ST GALLATIN, TN 37066CSSP EMAIL: cssongwritingpodcast@gmail.com

  5. 11/05/2015

    EP. 48 - The Long-Lost TOMMY TURNER Interview!!!

    Well we're mighty glad to announce that the interview we did with Nashville living legend, TOMMY TURNER way back in June is finally seeing the light of day! For those not "in the know" as such; Tommy is an amazingly gifted songwriter with an incredibly inspirational story to tell. We'd go into more detail here but better you get the dirt from the man himself... We also have to mention that Tommy is one of the finest, kindest and most honest human beings you'd ever care to meet; we're both humbled and proud to call him FRIEND! So kick back, relax and prepare to be inspired. Be sure to listen through to the end, where we'll feature several of Tommy's works including: IT AIN'T OVER YET (written by Tommy Turner and Vanessa Hill, performed by Vanessa)DON'T MAKE ME LAUGH (DEMO written by Tommy Turner and Jan Buckingham)MISERY LOVES COUNTRY (DEMO written by Tommy Turner and Jan Buckingham)THE HOLE (written and performed LIVE by Tommy Turner) https://www.facebook.com/Tommynashville TOMMY TURNER on REVERBNATION TOMMY TURNER FACEBOOK

    1h 23m

  6. 10/31/2015

    EP. 47 - CSSP REBORN on our 3rd Anniversary!!!

    THEY thought they could keep us down, hold us back. snuff us out... but NO! The minions of darkness didn't prevail as we are BACK with a vengeance!!! So just WHERE have we been? Funny you should ask. We were RIGHT HERE ALL ALONG. although you (our loyal and adoring public) couldn't tell. Long story short (TOO LATE)? Technical issues (GREMLINS, say I) were preventing new episodes from showing up on the iTunes feed whilst showing a mere 10 previous episodes as being available for listening and/or downloading. What REALLY matters is that WE ARE BACK and here to stay (albeit after a considerable financial investment as was necessary to get everything fixed) just in time to celebrate our 3rRD ANNIVERSARY! That's right, folks: THE COMMERCIAL SUICIDE SONGWRITING PODCAST first posted on October 31st 2012. How appropriate... Less a "true" episode and more of an explanation/ rap session between me, Randy and YOU; this will stand as EPISODE 47. There are, naturally a few "goodies" thrown in for your enjoyment (this being Halloween and all) such as an amazing opening sequence as provided by our CANADA, EH? Correspondent, WALTER SCATTOLON  and an airing of the first REMPIS-FINCHUM original song, "TRAIN" to close things out. Solid! Lastly, I just want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to each and every listener out there who has stood by us through all of our trials and tribulations over the past 3 years. This show is for and all about YOU and your journey as a songwriter... and we couldn't have come as far as we have in OUR similar journey without your support. Sincerely,       "NASHVILLE" STEVE REMPIS TRAIN on Reverbnation John Carroll Music Chris Long Music John Condrone Website 95.5 SON COUNTRY HLE RADIO Tiny House Nation Season 3 Episode 5 POPULAR CREEPS LIVE at Drena's Sept 7, 2008 VIDEO

    46 min

  7. 07/08/2015

    EP. 46 - ROBERT K WOLF!!!

    Photo by Thom Bresh Were y'all starting to think we were dead and gone? Us too (No, not really). Yes, yet another inexcusably long delay in getting this episode out. Life happens, donchaknow? I'd like to make a grand pronouncement about more prompt and regular postings in the future... but I'd hate to paint myself a liar. So how's the new site looking? Pretty slick, eh? And how's about our new "official" correspondents? Yeah, you haven't had a chance to hear from them in their new "official" capacities yet; but rest assured you will soon. Onward to EP 46...This time around we're offering up a real treat and a truly inspirational one at that. We interviewed Nashville favorite ROBERT K WOLF; a veritable "songwriter's songwriter" universally known and respected amongst those "in the know" here in MUSIC CITY USA. His is one heck of a tale; a story of a "classically trained" musician-turned-songwriter(!) and spanning two coasts! I'd delve into further detail here... but wouldn't you rather hear the story directly from the man himself? As well as being a brilliant musician and songwriter, Robert is also an amazingly positive and upbeat individual; exactly the kind of interviewee we need to hear from in these trying and often frustrating days. I'm proud to call him my friend and to have written with him (and will no doubt do again in the near future). But enough of me yakking... on with THE SHOW! Robert K Wolf Official Website Robert K Wolf on REVERBNATION Website Robert K Wolf Offical FaceBook Purchase your own copy of THE CRAFT OF LYRIC WRITING by Sheila Davis (highly recommended) on Amazon here Steve Rempis Randy Finchum CSSP TWITTER CSSP FACEBOOK Got a comment, suggestion, thinly-veiled death threat or want to be a SPONSORED GUEST of the show? CSSP EMAIL : cssongwritingpodcast@gmail.com CSSP "Snailmail" address: 178 S FORD ST. GALLATIN, TN 37066 The future home of the CSSP STUDIO... IF we can get sufficient support from our public (details to follow soon)...

    1h 20m

  8. 04/16/2015

    EP. 45 - BIG LITTLE NEWS!?!

    Steve and Randy doing some last-minute remodeling to Steve's new home Yes, yet another crazy-long delay in getting this episode out. We've actually had this one "in the can" for a month... just couldn't get it posted due to multiple issues including the loss of yet another laptop. Guess it's time to invest in a "good" one for once. Of course, we can't actually AFFORD a good one, so if any of our more "well-heeled" and/or particularly altruistic listeners wants to contribute either the funds to purchase a new laptop or has one to donate; please contact us ASAP! So onward to Episode 45 where the BIG LITTLE NEWS is that "Nashville" Steve Rempis has relocated into a "tiny" house and will be featured on the FYI Network television show, TINY HOUSE NATION sometime in May. If you've ever had a hankering to see Steve in action (and who hasn't?), be sure to tune in. Additionally, the episode will feature snippets of Steve's original songs; including two which were co-written by CSSP co-host RANY FINCHUM who also makes an appearance in the show. The episode will end with Steve performing his newly-written TINY HOUSE NATION THEME, which is actually being considered (fingers crossed) for use in future episodes and promotional spots for the show. MAILBOX MONEY for the CSSP host(s)? A genuine possibility!!! As well as all the "breaking news" (albeit over a month old) you'll hear: STEVE AND RANDY giving the mother of all shout-outs to our amazing listeners who contributed to the first-ever ALL Y'ALL episode in which our most enterprising fans took the helm of the STARSHIP CSSP and rocketed into podcast greatness RANDY taking us UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to discuss the thought-provoking Tim McGraw hit, LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING STEVE discussing the songwriting genius of RODNEY CROWELL in the LEGENDARY SONGWRITER SALUTE RANDY waxes both poetic and pathetic... er, PROPHETIC about having briefly "lost the faith" in his abilities in his RANDY'S READIN' WRITIN' and 'RYTHMATIC segment STEVE AND RANDY discussing the particulars and ramifications of a recent and highly-pulicized plagiarism case that could affect songwriters everywhere And of course all the good-natured banter and frivolity you've come to know and expect from Nashville's two most dysfunctional songwriter-podcasters! Enjoy! Steve Rempis Randy Finchum CSSP TWITTER CSSP FACEBOOK Got a comment, suggestion, thinly-veiled death threat or want to be a SPONSORED GUEST of the show? CSSP EMAIL : cssongwritingpodcast@gmail.com CSSP "Snailmail" address: 178 S FORD ST. GALLATIN, TN 37066 MORE LINKS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY (sorry!)... Be sure to check back!

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INSPIRATION and INFORMATION. It's these two commodities that we deal in here at The COMMERCIAL SUICIDE SONGWRITING PODCAST. Our goal is simple: to be THE resource for all things related to the art and craft of SONGWRITING.

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