Episodes

Welcome this week's special guest Kelley Bostian. Kelley came by the Bird's Nest and we talked music, life, and so much more. He even played us a few songs. If you don't know Kelley, Like most musical artists in the 21st century, I first cut my teeth in the music industry with a fairly awful garage band. I was 16-years-old and one of my good friends approached me with an unexpected question: “hey man, I’m starting up a pop-punk band. Do you want to play bass?” Of course, despite having no musica...

This is a special edition of the Georgia Songbirds. For Mother's day I wanted to interview my mama. So I did. I learned a few new things about my mama. We talked about everything I remembered from growing up and a few things I didn't know. At the end is one of my Mama's favorite songs of mine "Cowboy Hats and Cellular Phones" I hope you enjoy a little look into my life and my families. Happy Mother's Day --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/message Support this po...

Keith Burns, founding member of the Grammy-nominated ACM & AMA award-winning, platinum-selling group Trick Pony. He has had three Top 10 songs for such artists as Trick Pony and Joe Diffie and has also written several Top 40 songs with such artists as Hootie & The Blowfish, Sammy Kershaw, Burns & Poe, Mo Bandy. You’ve probably sung out loud to his signature hits “Pour Me” and “Just What I Do” for Trick Pony and many more! Keith is a SEASAC songwriter who has an extensive catalog and is very well...

www.clarecunninghammusic.com Instagram@Clareofficial Dubbed as having a vocal register similar to Adele (GAFFA) and for having a ‘Powerful and killer voice’ from Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) and Phil Campbell (Motörhead) it’s no wonder Clare Cunningham is making waves across the world with her music. Storytelling with unwavering honesty is what Cunningham is best at, and this little rock/pop chick has proven she is a multi versatile recording and live artist, singing across many genres. Cunningham, w...

The Georgia vs Tennessee Songwriters Showdown starts Monday. 8 vs 8 Watch Monday April 13th as we get started with the 1st round. They only move forward with your help. Points are distributed by, likes, views, and shares. So make to support your favorite. Round 1 Mason Embers vs Sarah Faith G. Drew's and the Truth vs Josephine Johnson Aaron Tanner vs Ceefor Ebrahimi Thomas Hinds vs Effron White Jeff Wood vs Russ Lacasse Miles Landrum vs Allen J. Morrell Chip McGuire vs Clare Cunningham Aaron Ric...

Lydia Watson is a singer-songwriter from North Georgia. Influenced by greats like Loretta Lynn, Ashley McBride and her Nana and Papaw. So listen in as we talk about music, school, life, crocs and so much more. Follow her @lydiawatsonmusic on Facebook and Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/support

The Dart Band is group of brothers Alex and Ryan along with their friend Gavin. They all go to school together here in Georgia and you can hear them across the Atlanta area,well when things get back to normal anyway. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/support

Hailing from the small town of Ball Ground, Georgia, and now pursuing a bachelor's degree in songwriting at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, Elliott Prather is a young independent country singer-songwriter sharing his love of music with crowds of fans and new faces most weekends. ​ At an early age, Prather realized that"life's too short to not make good music." Prather began playing gigs around his hometown at the age of 17, learning the ins and outs of a "professional jukebox." It wo...

Music Authority's showcase band Beyond Beyond is an audition only high school band that performs locally in the Atlanta area. Audrey on vocals, Thomas on guitar, Trevor on guitar, Kennedy on Bass, and Jackson on Drums. They all play multiple instruments and they all are students at Music Authority. So listen in as we talk music, life beyond music, hidden talents, and some of their favorite songs to perform --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/message Support thi...

Sixteen-year-old Atlanta singer-songwriter Mason Embers has a mission: influence his listeners to feel the range of human emotion. Blending a multitude of genres and writing reflective lyrics showcasing the aspects of our thoughts and feelings, Embers sets a vivid picture of life. Gravitating to music from a young age, Embers developed a natural ability to sing. He remained an interested listener, never planning to personally pursue music. However, after a sudden desire to learn, he began guitar...

Only two percent of the population are redheads, and Jayna Jennings makes music as unique as her hair. Jayna welcome you into her world with her emotive, moving, and relatable songwriting. All 9 songs on ‘Courtyards & Aviaries, Pt. 1,' an album penned by Jennings, have received worldwide radio airplay. As host of #UnsignedChat and Showcase with Jayna Jennings, Jayna is an avid supporter of other musicians and has enjoyed promoting new music from passionate artists. Jayna's mission is to spread a...

Aaron grew up in a musical family and played in various family bluegrass and Southern Gospel groups be for striking out on his own in June of 2019. Aaron describes his particular style of music as "Too Country for the Church and too Christian for the bar." He tries to write music that speaks to those sitting on a bar stool just as well as to those sitting on a church pew and with musical influences spanning from Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard to Ricky Skaggs and Randy Travis Aaron is sure to...

LeeAndrew Bray is a Performing Singer/Songwriter, US Army Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, Wounded Warrior Project Alumni and native of northwest Georgia currently calling Calhoun, GA his hometown. LeeAndrew performs his own original music as well as a few select cover songs that he can relate to. People have said that he has a sound similar to Brantley Gilbert and Jason Aldean with a unique flair that is all his own. He is currently the front man for the Southern Rock/Country ...

Aaron Richard is a singer-songwriter from North Georgia but originally from Louisiana. You can catch Aaron along with his girlfriend/manager Katrina playing shows all around Georgia as well as in Tennessee. So listen in as we talk about music, life, and so much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/support

Born with a sense of purpose and drive to breathe life into this new era of music. Built on a strong foundation of friendship, playful expression and powerful performance, Mount Royal strives to lift up its audience with catchy hook-driven Rock ‘n’ Roll that will make you feel good and think deeply. Instagram@mountroyaltheband http://mountroyaltheband.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/supp...

Welcome this week's guest Eli Potter. Eli is a singer-songwriter from Georgia. His unique voice and inspirational writing will have you leaning in to learn more about him. So listen in as we talk music, family, and Eli plays us a few songs. For all things Georgia Songbirds just follow the link. https://linktr.ee/thegeorgiasongbirds --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/support

Thomas is a -former Ga Country Artist of the year and overall artist of the year -toured 6 states in 2019 -heard on 94.9 The Bull and Kicks 101.5 (now called new country 101.5) -selling out Atlanta area venues -played suntrust park, turner field, bobby dodd stadium, atlanta coliseum, and more -new EP is called "mountain climber". Wrote or co-wrote 4 of the 6 tracks -first EP I wrote all 6 songs. Supported Chris Stapleton, Charlie Daniels, Travis Tritt, Brett Young, LoCash, Trace Adkins, K...

Bri Foxx and her band Toxic Foxtrot are band from North Georgia. All the members have a hand in creating their own unique sound of psychedelic rock. Currently they are working on an EP and hope to have it released soon. Follow them on there journey as they rock across Georgia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegeorgiasongbirds/support

Jake is a singer-songwriter from North Georgia he has opened for Brett young, been on stage 2 times with Craig Campbell, played at the super bowl concert 2019 in Atlanta and plays regularly around the state. Jake was inspired by the likes of Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Randy Travis and definitely fits into that old troubadour style. So listen as we talk life, family, music and more. Jake even plays a few songs for us. Go follow Jake on all social media. Facebook: Jake Aaron Michael Music I...

"For me songwriting and music in general is my way of being honest with myself. Maybe the music softens the blow, or maybe it's easier to be lost in thought chasing an idea, but I find that when I start to pull back and listen to what I've written I've unearthed some truth about myself that I would not have been brave enough to admit any other way." Miles Landrum was born and raised in Adairsville, Georgia. Growing up in a small town left an indelible impression on his life. He jokes that he did...

“My love of music started back in the days when Dad took us kids for a ride in the car and introduced us to the stories Merle Haggard told through his music. That love has never died.” Jonathan Peyton often reminisces about how music became his passion. A singer/songwriter from Woodstock, Georgia. Peyton often writes emotion-evoking pieces from personal life experience. “Writing music has become a way of processing through life and relating to others and their stories.” Jonathan released his fi...

Music Authority's Eclipse is a featured group of talented students from Music Authority (a music school, located in Cumming, GA) and currently, under the direction of instructor Melissa Loggins, features Sashu Machani (vocals), Savannah Hughes (guitar/vocals), Nicholas Lopez (guitar), Jackson Warren (bass), and Dominic Perez (drums). ​Eclipse is a student All-Star band that is designed to give outstanding students an opportunity to experience many facets of the music industry while performing i...

Barb Carbon is a folk/roots-rock musical artist from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She performs as a solo act, as well as with her musical partner, Arrie Bozeman, in the band The Ain’t Sisters. Carbon’s influences are rooted in the beautifully raw, gritty sounds of Shovels and Rope, The Avett Brothers, and Lucinda Williams, and the earnest, inspired songwriting of Patty Griffin, The Indigo Girls, and Brandi Carlile, among others. Barb makes music that is as accessible as it is personal. A masterful poe...

My name is Debra Lynn Rodriguez and I am a soul singer, a storyteller, and a stargazer. I am tattooed, often barefoot, and was raised singing in the hills of Appalachia. As a singer, I draw from a deep well of musical tradition. My earliest memories are of singing at my mama’s piano, tambourine in hand. I am heavily influenced by blues, gospel, folk, and rock and roll. It’s those roots along with my own experiences, life in community, and chasing the Big Mystery which most inspire my songwriting...