Closing Times & Opening Bands

Episode 32

Album: I Still Believe in You

Artist: Vince Gill

CT&OB pick an album from the 90s and really got talking about Vince Gill. This was one of our longest episodes but we had a great time picking this album apart. Vince Gill is a big part of Nashville and the music scene that it is today. We learned of a story when Nick's aunt saw Vince play with Patty Loveless's band. We had a great time with this album and learned a few new things from each other. <...

Episode 31

Album: Good Religion

Artist: Holy Roller

On this episode of CT&OB, Samy picked this album after seeing the band Holy Roller in Bristol, TN.

Let us know your favorite song in the comments.

GO SUPPORT THE ARTIST ON THIS ALBUM!!!

Buy the merch, go see the show and listen to their music!!!

Instagram: @holyrollerva

Website: https://holyroller.music/

Episode 30

Album: Depreciated

Artist: John R. Miller

On this episode of CT&OB, Samy picked John R. Miller's Depreciated album. Samy and her family love John R. Miller and see him whenever he comes to Chicago. We all learned a few new things during this episode, got off track a few times and just had a great time making this episode. This episode was recorded at the end of last year and as time has pasted, this album has grown on us more and have a better appreciation for the...

Episode 29

Album: Cry From The Cross

Artist: Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys

Special Guest: Abe Partridge

CT&OB was in Pineville, KY for the Laural Cove Music Festival in June. We got to see a bunch of our great friends, see some Amazing artists but also talk with Abe Partridge.

CT&OB met up with Abe Partridge at his cabin to learn about his time with Independent Fundamental Baptist Church Bible Colleges, why he picked this album, the difference between different...

The Band Series: Silverada

Album: Jerry Reed Explores Guitar Country by Jerry Reed

Special Guest: Catlin Rutherford

CT&OB met up with Catlin from Silverada (formerly Mike and the Moonpies) on Day 2 in Canyon Lake, TX when they were at Devils Backbone Tavern. We all had a great time the night before on Night 1 of 2 and almost everyone was up late having a great time.

In this episode we had another 1st, and a 1st we would have never thought we'd have. We were in...

Episode 27

Album: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Artist: Multi-Artist

CT&OB wanted to try something new and the 3 of us each picked an album, then had you guys pick which you wanted to hear. This album went up against Vince Gill and & Holy Roller; we will be doing those in the near future.

CT&OB listened to the soundtrack and watched the movie, well 2/3s of us did. =) The movie is a loose interpretation of the Odyssey by the Coen Brothers. O Brother, Where Art...

Episode 24

Album: Eleven Winners

Artist: Merle Haggard and The Strangers 

Special Guest: Tyler-James Kelly

CT&OB was in Nashville for our Very Good Friend Danielle's Birthday. We got to see a bunch of our great friends, see some Amazing artists but also talk with a few artists on our podcast.

CT&OB met up with Tyler-James Kelly after a long night of celebrating our friend Danielle’s “30th” Birthday. Tyler picked the album Eleven Winners by Merle Haggard. We joked that Tyler picked this al...

For this Episode, we suggest you listen to the album 1st prior to listening to this episode. The album itself is 33min with 15 songs, we promise it makes sense with the way we talk about the album in the episode. 

Episode 24

Album: Red Headed Stranger

Artist: Willie Nelson 

Special Guest: The Waymores

CT&OB was in Nashville for our Very Good Friend Danielle's Birthday. We got to see a bunch of our great friends, see some Amazing artists but also talk with a fe...

Episode 24

Album: Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.

Artist: Dwight Yoakam

CT&OB got together and had fun talking about this album. Dwight brings his California Bakersfield sound to us and we enjoyed this record. We talked not only about this album being very Honky Tonky but Dwight & his jeans, the deep lyrics and how Dwight does a great job with doing covers by making them his own. We know you've heard the song "Guitars, Cadillacs", Now go listen to the whole album!

GO SUPPORT THIS ARTIST!!! <...

Episode 23

Album: Blue Sky Sundays

Artist: JD Clayton

CT&OB loves when we get a "1st time" when recording. In this "1st time" we had an artist request us to do their newest album. JD Clayton reached out to us after we did an episode covering his album "Long Way From Home". CT&OB was excited to hear that JD listened to our episode and WANTED us to do another! When we started CT&OB, we made a rule to not do records under a year because we didn't want...

Episode 22

Album: Stranger in Town

Artist: Bob Seger

Special Guest: Adam Hood

CT&OB met up with Adam Hood at Carol's Pub in Chicago before his show. We had brought Samy a 1st time batch of boiled peanuts and Adam Hood enjoyed them to say the least! CT&OB talked about pizza, how to get "free CDs ", and a new song challenge CT&OB came up with for Adam. We loved meeting up with Adam and hearing this thoughts about this album. Can't wait to catch up with...

Episdoe 21

Album: Gimme Back My Bulletts

Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd

Special Guest: Brent Cobb

CT&OB met up with Brent Cobb in Macon, GA just before the Inaugural South of Atlanta Fest put on by Brent Cobb himself! Brent met us at Grant's Lounge with a few guitars and a pocket beer. We LOVED every moment with Brent, he is a very genuine man and it shows in his music. We got to talk about traffic in GA, boiled peanuts, and a little about Capricorn Studios.

We...

Episdoe 20

Album: Providence Cayon

Artist: Brent Cobb

Special Guests: Thomas & Erin

CT&OB Fans YOU GUYS PICKED THE ALBUM AND WE TALKED ABOUT IT!!! We met up with our friends from Mile 0 Fest, Thomas and Erin, in Macon, GA for South of Atlanta Fest put on by Brent Cobb himself. We were so happy to see our friends again and talk about this album. There was a lot talked about in this episode so buckle up and start listening. Please forgive the short interruption that occurs due to...

Episode 19

Album: Long Way From Home

Artist: JD Clayton

CB&OT met up before going out for the night to the Karaoke Bar! Let me tell you, everything that we normally take care of to get ready for the episode wasn't in place. You'll hear Tucker barking and the clock chiming *insert face palm emoji*

In this episode we talked about JD's album, Long Way From Home, which we felt was his record that reflects the American Dream- following your dreams even when struggles and...

Album: Cowboy Like Me by Cody Johnson

Special Guest: Lucas Jagneaux

Location: Key West, FL

CT&OB met up with Lucas Jagneaux while we were in KW @ Mile 0 Fest right after he finished up his set on the Southernmost Beach. We loved hearing how and why Lucas picked this album to cover on this episode. This album brought up memories for Lucas and we got to learn more about him, from him listening to this album on repeat to finding the wrong lyrics on lyric genius. We...

Album: The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby and the Range

Special Guest: Drew Kennedy

Location: Key West, FL

CT&OB met up with Drew Kennedy in Key West, FL during Mile 0 Fest. We had such a great time with Drew talking about why he picked this record, how he creates his music, the influence that Bruce's music is heard in Drew's music and more. CT&OB had such a great time in Key West with Drew and can't wait to see him again!

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Episode 16

Album: Forever

Artist: Vandoliers

CB&OT ONCE AGAIN met up prior to a Lucero show but this time with some of our best friends Danielle & Sarah. Just like the last time we did this before a Lucero show, this episode gets a tad crazy. Anytime you get together with your friends things just get... well you know... taking shots, playing music that had to be edited out, kicking people off the podcast... oh and talking about this record! We had a great time on this episode with these two...

Episode 15

Album: Glory

Artist: Lost Dog Street Band

CB&OT met up after the Bears-Packers game back in November. We may have been a little off the hinges at the start but I promise we get ourselves back together. CO&OB got to talk about Lost Dog Street Band and we had quite a bit to say! This album is a very deep and dark record for the band due to the time in Ben's life. If you get a chance to see Lost Dog Street Band or Ben solo...

Episode 14

Album: In The Throes

Artist: John Moreland

CB&OT met up after the Bears vs Packers game to talk about John Moorland. Nick was not happy after that game but Samy and Dani were very happy. BUT we digress and back to the record… We dove deep into this record, realized how dark and personal the music and lyrics could be and we surprised each other on the different ways we interpreted this record. We all agreed we need to take a listen again to this album due to th...

Album: A Sailor's Guide to Earth

Artist: Sturgill Simpson

CT&OB picked this album due to recently seeing Sturgill in Chicago at the Salt Shed playing 2 nights. Sturgill wrote this album for his son as 'a guide' through life by giving him the the knowledge of life he himself had already lived. Through out this episode, Nick will provide you with some maritime knowledge.

GO SUPPORT STURGILL by going listening to his music, buying his merch (always changing) or going to see him in concert when he's...

The Band Series: Silverada... 3 of 5

Album: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco

Special Guest: Mike Harmeier

CT&OB met up with Mike from Silverada (formerly Mike and the Moonpies) on Day 2 in Wisconsin Dells, WI at Showboat Saloon. We all were feeling it from the show the night before but we were excited to catch up with Mike to talk about an album that has influenced him over the years. You can hear some of the influences in Silverada's most recent album 'Silverada'. At one point, we talked...

Album- Dispatch to 16th Ave

Artist: Muscadine Bloodline

CT&OB dug into this album and we all agreed that we LOVED the way this album transitioned from song to song and made you feel like you were at a concert! Samy and Dani found this band back in 2017/2018 and both have enjoyed seeing difference of the years with their music and song writing. We can't wait to see what the future holds for these guys and can't wait for more music.

GO SUPPORT THESE GUYS by going...

The Band Series: Silverada… 2 of 5

Album: 7 by George Strait

Special Guest: Omar Oyoque

CT&OB met up with Omar from Silverada (formerly Mike and the Moonpies) in Wisconsin Dells, WI at Showboat Saloon. Omar told us the reason he picked this album was the reason he picked up the pedal steel. We love seeing how Omar looks at and hears the music, the influences it can have and how it can inspire an artist to try something new. We loved having Omar on and cant’ wait to not...

Album: Enough Rope by Chris Knight

Special Guest: Tony Logue

CT&OB met up with Tony Logue in Yorkville, IL at Summer Solstice. Both artists are from Kentucky and Tony mentioned to us that Chris is his neighbor but lives "down the road" from him. Tony picked this album due to the influence that Chris has had on Tony's music and has had the pleasure of opening for Chris in the past. While Chris's music can transport you to very dark sides of America, Tony's music can send you to the hollers...

The Band Series: Silverada...

Album: Everywhere I Used To Be by Marile Buckley

Special Guest: Zack Moulton

This is the 1st in the new series we are calling the BAND SERIES!

CT&OB meet up with Zach from Silverada (formerly Mike and the Moonpies) in Yorkville during Summer Solstice Festival. We all agreed that watching Zach play the songs out in his head while playing the "air" steel pedal was fascinating to us during this recording. Zach, Thank you for being the 1st in the...

Album: Trouble in Mind by Hayes Carll

Special Guest: Memphis Kee

CT&OB meet up with Memphis Kee at Carol's Pub in Chicago prior to his show. Memphis picked this album because it influenced him with his music and a song off this album was the 1st song he played when coming back to playing music again. CT&OB got to know Memphis more and we got to talk with the band about a few of their favorite songs from this album. We really enjoyed having Memphis Kee on this episode and...

Live At Main Street Crossing by Josh Grider & Drew Kennedy (2019)

This is a 1st for us with an album with 2 artist AND a live song swap album. We love seeing these guys when we can at Mile0Fest. Their stories are always funny and show the goofiness between the guys.

We will not be touching on the stories on this album, JUST the songs. If we talked about the stories this episode would be 17 hours long! We can't wait for you to listen the album yourself for all the...

A1A by Jimmy Buffett

Who does want to live the island life?!?! If you are from the Midwest like us, we daydream about warm weather all winter long! Lots went on in this episode and eventually we talk about hurricane and ostriches.

Go buy your Jimmy Buffett t-shirts, vinyl, stickers and more at:

www.jimmybuffett.com

What Else Can She Do by Kaitlin Butts

A lot was said and discussed with a short 7 song record. Kaitlin writes and sings about different women in stages of life feeling like they are stuck and/or caught up in unfortunate situations.

For tour dates and to buy merch go to:

www.kaitlinbutts.com

Tennessee by Lucero

This episode we are talking with our special guest, Red Twerk (Geoff). Geoff picked the album this time around and later on we learned that AI helped him with his notes. We recorded this episode prior to going to see the Boland/Lucero concert and we had a live audience.

Remember to support the artist by buying some Lucero Merch and look for a concert near you at:

www.luceromusic.com

We will randomly be doing these mini episodes talking about our favorite bar, venue, fest, etc.

This episode we talk about Carol's Pub. Located 4659 N Clark St, Chicago, IL. Carols Pub is about 1.5 miles North of Wrigley Field and a great location for food, booze and music.

Midwest Town by Joe Stamm Band

We were excited to talk about one of our own from Illinois. We love this record and getting to talk about this made us realize how much this record paints a picture of the Midwest.

Go buy Joe Stamm Band Merch and follow his tour dates @ www.joestammband.com

*We got a little off topic this round but we are still learning our way thru this podcast thing.*

We are talking about the album Burn.Flicker.Die by one of our favorites to not only listen to but to also see live, AMERICAN AQUARIUM.