Pluckin Strings With Ted and Alice Miller

Ted Miller
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Welcome to Pluckin Strings With Ted and Alice Miller , We love interacting with musicians as much as being musicians ourselves! Saddle up with Ted and Alice Miller as they visit with songwriters and musicians on the art of songwriting and their musical experiences in the midwest and beyond. If you're a songwriter, musician or simply a music lover and love hearing stories of the song, We believe you will truly enjoy this podcast!!

Episodes

  1. Meet Ben Hanten - The Ben of Ben's Brewing Co. and The Copper Room

    02/23/2020

    Meet Ben Hanten - The Ben of Ben's Brewing Co. and The Copper Room

    We LOVE sitting down with musicians and learning more about who they are as people and how their experiences have influenced their songwriting and performances, But THIS time we did things a little different. We sat down with Ben Hanten of Ben's Brewing Co.  Ben is no stranger to live music. He is the man in charge of hiring the acts for the Copper Room and the mastermind behind his successful open mic series.  We've been friends and customers for quite a few years now and appreciate his desire to build community around his business. What does it take to build a successful business and how does that relate to music? We'll talk more about that and also give a little insight into what this venue is looking for when booking entertainers. We hope you enjoy this one and as always please share, rate, and review!!! It helps us out!!! https://www.bensbrewing.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lanyard/id1449034229 https://www.facebook.com/bensbrewing/ http://www.tedandalicemiller.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tedmillermusic/

    1 hr
  2. Meet Project : Constellation

    01/26/2020

    Meet Project : Constellation

    Project : Constellation is Santiago Silva and Christina Rosebrough. They're an acoustic-folk-rock-pop (and more) duo from Grand Forks North Dakota that's full of inspiration and personality. Their songs are influenced anywhere from old Irish Folk music to modern day punk. They've been racking up the miles the last couple of years playing venues far and wide and making new fans. They even had a tour this last summer in Georgia (and we don't mean the state, we mean the country)! We are so thankful we had the opportunity to sit down with them and chat. We hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we did recording it. If their fun personalities don't have you convinced to check out one of their shows, we hope their track "Closed Doors" does! There were so many more things we wanted to cover, but we left plenty of opportunity for another episode in the future.  You can learn more about Project : Constellation at the links below! https://www.facebook.com/projectconstellation/ https://projectconstellation.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tuSozgEZ7oqoSknvVHztQ/videos Twitter: ProjectConstel1 Instagram @Projectconstellationtheband and of course you can find us at: http://www.tedandalicemiller.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tedmillermusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSRJcNh-cdHkDvjX8N_hQg intagram @ted_and_alice_miller Please share, rate and review...it helps us get this thing going further, and as always thank you for your support!!

    1h 9m
  3. Meet Eric Beringer

    10/13/2019

    Meet Eric Beringer

    We had the chance to sit down with Eric Beringer a few weeks back and talk shop. Eric's been a part of the music scene here in Yankton SD for quite some time and if you live in the area, chances are you've seen him around. Currently, he's part of a duo called Kings of Oblivion with James Dean (have you listened to James' podcast yet?)  and he also has a solo project called Eric Beringer Acoustic. We visited about his earlier bands 5 Star Diner and PostPosition and talked quite a bit about sound...like a LOT! It was fascinating and we're so happy we had the opportunity to get to know him better. Added bonus...he brought his guitar and played a song that hadn't been recorded until now. We're a little nervous and hope he gives us a thumbs up on this one!! We've included links to his projects below and hope you check them out. So without further ado...dig in and enjoy!!! https://fivestardiner.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwAR1ugiGNN7dX4QBBSluz4O6I-JoP7pXFTLyWNhLrKz8CQp3m2r_pv7dpems https://www.reverbnation.com/postposition?fbclid=IwAR0oCFi4ZzHVwLojABo82aFsGdtZ4AFl0Knw2pxY7ubMkw5xX_FFBpN8LWk https://www.facebook.com/KingsofOblivion57078/ https://www.facebook.com/Eric-Beringer-Acoustic-843567952647407/ and of course you can check us out here: http://tedandalicemiller.com/ As always we appreciate your support!

    1h 14m
  4. Meet Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

    08/11/2019

    Meet Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

    Wow! This was the first podcast we've gone into a little "Star Struck"! You not only get a conversation with the Rev. Peyton, but Washboard "Breezy" Peyton and Maxwell Senteney also joined in on the fun. How do you go from the being the fan to being the interviewer? Have fun finding out the answer to that question with us. We talk some things music and LOTS about fishing.  Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band has built its reputation the long, slow, hard way. After 12 years of playing as many as 300 shows each year, Rev. Peyton, the world’s foremost country blues finger-style picker, along with the biggest little band in the country has pieced together one of the most dedicated followings out there.  With all the power of a freight train, the Big Damn Band is known for its live shows. Rev. Peyton delivers guitar pyrotechnics the old fashioned way — ten fingers, a 6 string and an amp cranked at full tilt. In the country blues style, he plays the bass with his thumb, while picking the lead with his fingers at the same time. When he lifts the guitar behind his head to play there’s nothing but skill and 16 gauge nickel strings to make the sounds coming out of the speakers. Beside him on stage are just two other people. His wife, “Washboard” Breezy Peyton playing with all the nuance and percussive power of a New Orleans drum line, and keeping the train moving is Max Senteney on a lean drum kit including a 5 gallon maple syrup bucket. Together they play Peyton’s wildman country blues that’s as much ZZ Top as it is Bukka White. The 6th Meridian Hops Farm show blew us away and we can't wait to see them again. If you haven't checked out a show you need to do it!!! Seriously!!!! We've included the link to their website. You can find everything Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band related there...including their own podcast! Special thanks to these guys for taking the time out of their busy schedule to sit down with us  http://www.bigdamnband.com/   https://www.facebook.com/6thMeridianHops/   http://www.tedandalicemiller.com/

    40 min
  5. Meet Heath Johnson host of The Heath Bar Podcast and a pretty funny dude

    07/21/2019

    Meet Heath Johnson host of The Heath Bar Podcast and a pretty funny dude

    A few weeks back when we were in Rapid City playing a couple of gigs, we had the opportunity to sit down with Heath Johnson of the Heath Bar Podcast. We did back to back recordings (interviewing the interviewer) and had a blast! You'll really want to listen to them both...we promise! Heath Johnson is an Americana Country songwriter from Spearfish, SD as well as the host of his own podcast called The Heath Bar. He has the gift for conversation and is a really funny guy. We couldn't help but to warm up to him instantly, and It didn't take us long to realize how dedicated he is to helping others.  He organizes the South Dakota Songwriters group and activities around the Black Hills area and puts together songwriters rounds for other local artists.  Along with his solo shows, he is also the lead in an Americana Honky Tonk band named The Ruthless West and a proud new dad! We hope you enjoy listening to this episode and his as much as we enjoyed capturing them. As a side note, sitting down with Heath was extra special for a few reasons. He's awesome (of course), his podcast is part of the inspiration for ours, and this was our first pod on the go...meaning we're portable baby! Watch out podcasting world!!!! As always, share, rate and review our podcast and help us keep this thing going. Suggestions are always welcome, and take care out there friends!! links to Heath's happenings below   website   https://www.heathbaronline.com/  South Dakota Songwriters   https://www.facebook.com/sodaksongwriters/  music facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/heathjohnsonmusic/  links to our happenings below website   http://www.tedandalicemiller.com/  music facebook page    https://www.facebook.com/tedmillermusic/

    1h 24m
  6. Meet Yuya Mix - Ben's Brewing Co.'s multi-talented bartender and one man band

    06/29/2019

    Meet Yuya Mix - Ben's Brewing Co.'s multi-talented bartender and one man band

    It's not every day that you have the opportunity to sit down with an artist after they've played their very first full gig, and this episode highlights what that was like for Yuya (Will) Mix. This conversation took place shortly after he played his first gig in the Copper Room above Ben's Brewing Co. If you've listened to some of our podcasts in the past we're sure you've heard us mention Ben's Brewing Co. and the Copper Room numerous times. It's here that we met Yuya. Join us for a journey into Will's world of artistic expression and learn more about what it takes to hit the stage.  Keep him on your radar...we think he's got what it takes!! Yuya Mix already has some great videos to share from the Open Mic series and his Tiny Desk Concert submission. Check em out at the links below along with Yuya's facebook page.  facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Yuya-Mix-Music-2283439188574150/  The Copper Room's Open Mic: https://youtu.be/qq9b-BsZWmE Tiny Desk Contest: https://youtu.be/T_iHT0XsM8k and of course you can find us at  http://tedandalicemiller.com/   https://www.facebook.com/Pluckin-Strings-with-Ted-and-Alice-Miller-905065823024794/  want to know more about the Copper Room and Ben's Brewing Co?  https://www.bensbrewing.com/

    1h 19m
  7. Meet Lil Red & The Medicated Moose

    06/16/2019

    Meet Lil Red & The Medicated Moose

    We had the opportunity to sit down with Lil Red and the Medicated Moose (also known as Tiffany & Bryan Jurries) and talk all things music and some things not music. These two vibrant beings are not slowing down anytime soon! Their passion for music and each other shines through in every aspect,  and we think your going to fall in love with them as much as we did 3  In their words,  "Lil Red and the Medicated Moose Band is the story about how two awkward, bullied kids found each other and fell in love. They both also shared a love for writing, music, and creativity. Through and with each other they create on a whole new level. Watch as they try to escape the life that they are "supposed" to have and make some amazing things together".  Bryan has also started his own Podcast called "The World Community". Join this community that is looking to be a positive force on the internet affected world. With the goal in mind to shine some light on positive news stories, tell the listeners about things that Bryan loves, and let the listeners know about people in the community that need our help, this will surely be a great one to add to your podcast player! We've provided a link below. Website:  https://www.lrmmshow.com/ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/LRMMShow/  The World Community Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/TWCpod/  and you can find us here: website:  http://www.tedandalicemiller.com/  facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tedmillermusic/  As always, get out there and support live music!! Attend a show, meet the musicians, buy the merch and support the craft

    1h 16m

  8. 05/26/2019

    Meet James Dean

    We're happy to have the opportunity to share this conversation with all of you. We had the pleasure of meeting James Dean this last year at an open mic here in Yankton. It was the first time we'd heard him play and it was NOT what we expected. James uses looping to create an amazing vibrational soundscape that takes the listener on a musical journey. It starts out with a single instrument and with the use of musical loops being superimposed on one another, taken in and out, and improvised and composed upon with rhythm and melodies, it builds into a complete symphony of sound. It's like painting with notes. In James' own words, " The growth of a musical composition in this form denies instant gratification and rather invites the listener on a gradual journey to fruition. As a tiny seed grows and blossoms into maturity. We couldn't have said it any better!  Take a listen and learn about how buying a guitar at a Flea Market became the catalyst for bringing forth this amazing gift to all of us! Thanks again to Ben Hanten for all of his help getting our podcast up and going, and for recognizing the value of original music!! We've included the links below where you can subscribe, listen, watch and follow James' work. You know what to do...share and help him feel the love:) Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jamesdeanacoustic/   Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jamesdeanacoustic  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1t2lRXYNGgCo38862cecow  You can also find out more about us by checking out our links...of course we have to plug ourselves too;)  http://www.tedandalicemiller.com/ - you can find links to all of our social media pages from the website Help us make this podcast the best we can. We are open to suggestions and value your feedback. Please listen, share, rate & review.

    1h 24m

  9. 05/05/2019

    Meet Drew Peterson - Maybe you already know him from The Dead Pigeons or Forty Watt Bulb

    We had a chance to sit down and talk all things music (and some things not music) with Drew Peterson.  Drew is an Independent Americana singer-songwriter who has captivated fans across the Midwest for over 15 years. Since fronting the Minnesota-based group Forty Watt Bulb, Peterson has spawned two other successful Roots projects; the twangy, upbeat Dead Pigeons and bluegrass-influenced Boxstore Bird.  Join us as we discover more about what it takes to be a successful songwriter and the ups and downs of making music a full time career. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!  Follow Drew at:   https://drewpetersonmusic.com/  you can find us at:  http://www.tedandalicemiller.com/  facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/tedmillermusic/  for podcast:  https://www.facebook.com/Pluckin-Strings-with-Ted-and-Alice-Miller-905065823024794/

    1h 14m

  10. 04/14/2019

    Meet Jay Henseler

    We had a chance to sit down with Yankton's own Jay Henseler, spending our time picking his brain about all things music...and some things NOT music! We found out he's got over 60 original tunes, and since this is a podcast about songwriting we dug in deeper on the subject. Added bonus...Jay showed up with a guitar in hand! Hope you have as much fun listening to this one as we had recording it!! Jay is 1/2 of the Rough Diamonds and you can check our their Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/The-Rough-Diamonds-320448795043833/   We're also on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/Pluckin-Strings-with-Ted-and-Alice-Miller-905065823024794/  our band page is at  https://www.facebook.com/tedmillermusic/ or our web page is  http://www.tedandalicemiller.com/

    1h 8m

  11. 03/25/2019

    Meet Devon Cadwell

    We hope you enjoy our conversation with singer/songwriter Devon Cadwell as much as we did! We met him a couple of years ago in Sioux City IA (where he currently resides) and fell in love with his songwriting and live performances.  You can check out Devon's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cadwelldevon/ We're also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Pluckin-Strings-with-Ted-and-Alice-Miller-905065823024794/ Our band page is at https://www.facebook.com/tedmillermusic/

    59 min

  12. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Pluckin Strings with Ted and Alice Miller

    Ted and Alice Miller are a songwriting duo from the Northeast Nebraska/Southeast South Dakota area.  The main hub being Yankton South Dakota.  Ted and Alice will be interviewing songwriters from this area as well as ones coming through this area to perform in this evolving music scene.  We think you will enjoy hearing stories of songwriting inspiration, styles and formulas as well as stories for traveling and performing and all the ups and downs that come with the life of being a songwriter!

    7 min

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Welcome to Pluckin Strings With Ted and Alice Miller , We love interacting with musicians as much as being musicians ourselves! Saddle up with Ted and Alice Miller as they visit with songwriters and musicians on the art of songwriting and their musical experiences in the midwest and beyond. If you're a songwriter, musician or simply a music lover and love hearing stories of the song, We believe you will truly enjoy this podcast!!

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