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Shelby Means classes up the Southern Hang Tent live from the & Beyond Festival in Louisville, KY bringing the style and musical chops to back it up.

Born in Lexington, raised in Wyoming and Shelby and her Upright Bass made her way to Nashville at 23.  Shelby talks about her musical family background and early days in Nashville, and then goes into the special story of creating the side-project Sally & George with her husband Joel Timmons.

Check out her solo work as well as projects with Della Mae, Molly Tuttle and the previously mentioned side-project Sally & George.

Will and Sherman sit down with Taylor Shuck of The Fretliners to discuss their new album "When the Kettle Sings".  The new album, produced by the one and only T Bone Burnett, drops October 23rd everywhere you get your music.

You can feel the excitement from Taylor as he talks about working with legends like T Bone Burnett and Molly Tuttle.  And goes into a very cool story about T Bone wanting to create a similar vibe to the Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack with the same recording studio and same mic setup.  

Taylor is o...

Neil and Craig welcome Jason Scott and the High Heat in to the Southern Hang Tent from the And Beyond Festival in Louisville, Ky.

Day 2 brought a lifetime of memories stacked one on top of the other.  And this interview with Jason Scott and the High Heat was one for the ages.

Coming hot off their set on the Revival Stage on Friday afternoon, these guys couldn't have been nicer.  The guys talk about the early days of working with Red Dirt legends and growing up in the Oklahoma/Texas music scene.  And then Craig hit...

From Beats to Brews...Grammy nominated hip hop legends Nappy Roots visited the Southern Hang Tent at the & Beyond festival to talk about their meteoric rise in the hip hop world. They talk stories of how they formed, from their early days at WKU to their critical and commercial success in 2002 with Watermelon, Chicken and Gritz.  They also talk about new music on the horizon and their Atlantucky Brewing business with the new craft beer about to hit the market "Aw Naw Ale Naw".

Fresh off their conversation with Gov. Andy Beshear, Fish Scales, Skinny DeVille, B. S...

Ben Chapman sits down with Neil and Craig live from the grounds of the & Beyond Festival in Louisville, KY coming fresh off his blistering performance from the 100 Proof Stage.

Ben is one the nicest guys in music and shares with the fellas what it's like writing songs with legends like Brent Cobb and Nicholas Jamerson.  He then shines when talking about his family life and his wife Meg and son George.  Neil and Craig make a plea for Ben to partake in the cult status Laurel Cove music festival, and...let's just say Ben is in if th...

The fellas get back together to review a surreal (Bourbon) & Beyond experience.  Great performances, great stories, great friends.  And that "what the hell just happened" moment with Nappy Roots.

The guys take a full lap around the festival, from early day standouts like the Stews, Congress the Band, Buffalo Traffic Jam and Ben Chapman to amazing late day sets from Hootie and Jason Isbell.

They also prep the Southern Hang family for upcoming interviews from Stews, Shelby Means, Ben Chapman, Jason Scott and the High Heat, Nappy Roots (aw naw), Uncle Lucious and bourbon expert Fr...

The Southern Hang & Beyond interview series kicks off as Neil and Craig sit down with jamgrass band The Kitchen Dwellers just before their packed set at the & Beyond Festival in Louisville, KY.

The guys talk about their cult favorite 2024 album Seven Devils, that amazing three song run of the title track, the Crow and the Raven, and Pendullum!  And Neil makes a shameless plea for the Crow and the Raven to make the setlist...spoiler alert...it did!!

Shawn, Torrin, Joe and Max all sit down with the fellas for a fantastic interview, before Neil a...

The fellas take a break from festival week as new guy Will sits down with Matt Lorenz, aka The Suitcase Junket, to talk about his new album set to release October 2nd "To Go On".  

Craig gets a geography lesson on Hindman, KY from americana artist Brit Taylor at last years Bourbon & Beyond.  

Yes, that Hindman...immortalized in the iconic Nicholas Jamerson song.

Also that Brit Taylor...who later returned to Louisville for the Waterfront 4th of July Celebration, sharing the stage with former guest Brian Dunne of Fantastic Cat. 

Brit was great, and a fitting bonus episode as we lead up to an entire series of interviews from this year's festival.  

Enjoy!!

Last year, Craig got a few minutes with indie country singer songwriter and TikTok sensation Bayker Blankenship.

Bayker initially built an online following with covers of artists like Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan. He then went viral in 2024 with his original single, "Maxed Out" . 

Enjoy this coversation as we look forward to a whole series of interviews with artists across all decades and genres as the fellas camped out at Bourbon & Beyond 2026,

The fellas get ready for a monster week by building out the perfect playlist to get ready for the four day festival.  Multiple decades, multiple genres, and multiple jaams.  Rock and Roll, Americana, some JamGrass, of course some 90s Alternative and even a little Classic Rock from the 70s.

The guys pull from artists early in the bill to some of the biggest acts in the business.  

Enjoy the podcat first.  And then check out the playlist...

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/southern-hang-b-b26/pl.u-pKWDLsq40PB

Cotton gets some time with rock band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong live from last years Bourbon & Beyond music festival.

These guys bring the same energy from their infection live sets to this conversation with Craig.  These guys have a massive following in the jam band scene, with a dedicated fanbase known as "The Flock".

Enjoy the interview from last year as we prep for a series of conversations with artists across all genres from the 2026 lineup.

Cotton gets some time with indie folk band The 502s live from last years Bourbon & Beyond music festival.

Popularity for the band has exploded since the original interview with over 355 million streams on Spotify alone.  Largely driven by their viral hit "Just a Little While", and maybe even a little Souther Hang bump.

Enjoy the interview from last year as we prep for a series of interviews with artists from the 2026 lineup.

Southern Hang & Beyond!  This episode dives into the festival formerly known as Bourbon & Beyond.  Neil, Sherm, Cotton, Red and new guy Will talk through the full lineup, Thursday through Sunday.  They identify some of the staples they are excited about, as well as diving deeper into the fine print to look for must see up and comers.

This episode is part one of a multi-episode series.  Next week the guys build out the ideal playlist, and then episodes following the festival will feature interviews from artists at the festival.

Enjoy the kickoff of what will be a...

Louder than Life. Bourbon and Beyond. With two monster festivals coming to the Derby City, the Louisville-based podcast Southern Hang sits down with locals Zack Pennington and Brian Eichenberger to discuss the rapid, organic growth of the LLP Events Concert Series.

Zack and Brian share how their popular Emo Night event evolved into a full concert series—which now includes the official Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond pre-parties at Fourth Street Live! They also break down the acts they are most excited to...

The guys welcome in Will Sanders to the Southern Hang Studios as a new Southern Hang regular.  Will immediately fits right in and drops a few music recommendations from Dexter and the Moonrocks and Cigarettes @ Sunset.  And things go off the rails quickly...

As always, like, follow, subscribe and check out the recent Will Sanders enhanced social media bump on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.  With an occasional X thrown in.

And give the Southern Hang Playlist a follow as well: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/southern-hang-pod-playlist/pl.u-zp0LXs7ZdR6

Asa Daniels of Gooseberry stuck around for a few minutes for some bonus content.  Enjoy!!

And check out DB Cooper where ever you stream your music.  

https://music.apple.com/us/album/d-b-cooper-ep/6791280549

Asa Daniels, member of the Brooklyn-based indie rock trio Gooseberry, returns to the show to discuss the band’s  sophomore album, Simple Sucker, arriving September 25, 2026.

Asa breaks down the creative process behind their latest tracks—including the hard-hitting "Fault Lines" and the Southern Hang favorite "DB Cooper" —while diving into the album’s overarching cohesive themes.  Asa discusses influences like Soundgarden and Radiohead on their unique time signatures and applying those influeces to the new album.

Tune in, turn it up, and get ready for Simple Sucker!

Season 2 continues strong this week as the fellas sit down with Kentucky documentarian and professor Steven Middleton. They dig into his award-winning documentary, From the Cowboy’s Boot Heel: The Musical Journey of Rob McNurlin. Steven shares the wild story of how a misunderstood Facebook post about retirement sparked the film. He also shares what it was like capturing the life of an authentic Appalachian troubadour who went from local coffee shops to recording with John Carter Cash. The fellas talk about country music heritage, the grit of the independent music scene, and what it was like fo...

Brian Dunne joins the Southern Hang Podcast to discuss Fantastic Cat's acclaimed new album, Cat Out of Hell. We dive into the band's songwriting process, recording the album, life in a four-songwriter supergroup, touring, and Brian's experience working with Adam Duritz of Counting Crows. He also shares what's next for Fantastic Cat.

If you're a fan of Americana, folk rock, roots rock, and great songwriting, this conversation is for you.

During the interview, Brian reflects on Fantastic Cat's recent performance at Louisville's Waterfront, upcoming tour dates, and...

A quick goodbye as the Southern Hang fellas take a break for the summer.  Neil wraps things up with one final #JaamoftheWeek, introducing John Shambles new album "Cabin Fever" as the jam of the summer.

Season 2 debuts in August.  See you soon!!!

The Southern Hang fellas welcome in Jude Redfield of the WDRB Weather Team to talk, well, what else, rain.  The entire Ohio Valley has been drenched with rain for the last several weeks, bringing out the old social media trope, "What is your favorite song with Rain in the title" or "what is your favorite song about rain" or even "what songs helps us drain out all of this rain".  You know the posts.  Now Southern Hang is tackling the subject and they brought in Emmy winning Meteorlogist Jude Redfield from WDRB.

The fellas first spend some tim...

Welcome back to Southern Hang, the Self-Proclaimed Unofficial Official Podcast of Railbird '26.  In this episode we’re breaking down the heavy hitters (Tyler!) and hidden gems of the Sunday lineup at Railbird Festival 2026. Sunday we're expecting a bigger crowd from the Ella factor.  And how many artists will play their version of Jersey Giant?  Sam Barber Saturday?  Evan Honer Sunday?  Tyler himself?

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Welcome to Southern Hang, the self-proclaimed unofficial official podcast of Railbird Festival 2026. Day one at the Red Mile is a stacked mix of stadium-sized folk and gritty Appalachian soul. We’re breaking down the must-see sets and the heartbreak schedule conflicts that will have you sprinting between stages.

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This week, the fellas tackle the #WouldYouRather social media trend.

The conversation starts out easy enough with a few simple debates...the Mountains vs. the Beach or the Ocean vs the Pool. 

Things go off the rails quickly when they have to choose between life’s biggest headaches: Avoid Red Lights or Avoid Lines?  Fight 1 horse sized duck or 100 duck sized horses?  

Join the crew as they break down the logic (and lack thereof) behind their picks. It’s...

In honor of a May the 4th episode drop date,  the fellas are headed to a galaxy far, far away. This week, we’re diving deep into the Skywalker Saga and beyond—covering everything from the nostalgia (and toys!) of the Original Trilogy to the much maligned Prequels.

But we aren’t stopping at the movies. We’re breaking down the heart and soul of the franchise found in The Clone Wars and Rebels, discussing how these stories shaped the Star Wars we know today. To make sure we don't get...

It’s Derby Week in Southern Hang country! The fellas are joined by legendary trainer Kenny McPeek, fresh off his historic 2024 Oaks/Derby sweep.

 Kenny shares his journey from the University of Kentucky to the winner's circle and pulls back the curtain on the "big board" he uses to manage his elite stable. We also dive into his love for music—specifically his friendship with JJ Grey, meeting at Bourbon & Beyond, and the success of the horse named in his honor.

To wrap it up, we take a tour of the Churc...

This week, the Southern Hang fellas dive deep into the #SawItLive trend taking over social media to revisit the most electric concert memories of their lives.  Who provided the best first concert experience?  The Boss?  Willie?  Poison?

From the core memory of that very first show to the raw energy of intimate solo sets, rowdy festivals, and sold-out arenas—we’re covering it all. From the Louisville Palace to the farm at Bonnaroo, we discuss why there’s simply no substitute for the magic of l...

What’s it like to find out you inspired the likes of Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl? Yes, that Kurt Cobain.  Yes, that Dave Grohl.  Nirvana.  Foo Fighters.  And an entire generation of punk rockers.  This week, we’re joined by the legendary Peter Searcy. We trace his journey from the DIY punk roots of Squirrel Bait establishing the Louisville Scene in the 80s, through the alt-rock era of Big Wheel and Starbilly. Peter talks about working with Steve Albini and going into the studio to record with Homestead Records. ...

In this episode of Southern Hang, we sit down with Louisville’s own AG Gibson, a standout midfielder for the University of Louisville Women’s Soccer team. AG takes us on a journey through her time in the 502, starting with her legendary career at Assumption High School. As a Rocket, AG was a force to be reckoned with, tallying 56 goals and 53 assists, earning Seventh Region Player of the Year honors twice, and becoming the only Kentuckian selected for the 2023 High School All-American Game.

The conversation dives deep into...

Survive and Advance!  In this week's episode, the fellas dive into the madness of March. We kick things off with a debate on the GOATs of the NCAA Tournament. We’re breaking down the legacies of icons who defined the Big Dance—from love to hate him Christian Laettner to the  to the legendary run by Kemba Walker. Plus, we pay proper respect to local legend and University of Louisville hero Luke Hancock.

The conversation then shifts to how the game has changed with NIL and the transf...

The fellas break down this year’s ballot of 17 acts, featuring a massive wave of 10 first-time nominees and several returning finalists. The crew dives into the high-stakes(?) Fan Vote, discussing their personal favorites, like the soulful rock of The Black Crowes, the Mtv relevance of INXS, and the legendary business model of hip-hop legends the Wu-Tang Clan.

They wrap things up with some recommendations for next year's class to get some 90s Alternative flavor.

In this episode of Southern Hang, the fellas are joined by special guest and resident music aficionado Chris Stackowicz to celebrate the career of Austin, Texas, legends Spoon. Known for their uncanny consistency (yes Craig, this is true!) over a 30-year span, the band has evolved from '90s indie-rock underdogs to being one of the most respected stalwarts in the game (yes Craig, also true!).

The crew takes a chronological stroll through the band’s impressive catalog, tracing their evolution from post-punk origins to indie darlings to...

Grab a seat as Neil Wilding, Craig Cotton, Brian Redmon, and Sherman Brown step up to the plate. In this episode of the Southern Hang Podcast, the guys are settling the age-old debate: who truly earns the title of the Greatest of All Time? From the dead-ball era legends to the steroid era to modern-day titans, we’re breaking down legacies and the "it factor" that separates the stars from the GOATs. It’s a five-tool discussion—well, at least maybe a few tools!

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The fellas cook up the ultimate "build your own festival" lineups—the kind you’ll (frankly) never see at a real festival. With zero budget restraints and every living legend just a phone call away, Sherm leads the guys on a journey across the musical map. From classic rock and outlaw country to punk and mainstream pop, no genre is off-limits.

The Southern Hang crew is back, breaking down the stacked Bourbon & Beyond 2026 lineup with special guest, US Congressman Morgan McGarvey — and this one’s strictly music talk.

The fellas go day by day through the lineup, calling out can’t-miss sets, sleeper picks, and do some reminissing of past shows along the way. They dive into heavy hitters like Foo Fighters, Jason Isbell, and Dave Matthews Band, get into the jam band energy from Goose and Kitchen Dwellers, and lean into the nostalgia with Counting Crows and Hootie & the Blowfish. They also spotlight sleepers like Buffalo Traffic Jam an...

 In this episode of the Southern Hang Podcast, we sit down to share the heartwarming story of Carole’s Kitchen. We dive into how this family-driven non-profit was born from a desire to keep Carole’s legacy alive through service and community. Join us as we discuss their mission, the power of family, and all the details on their upcoming Full Table Music Fest fundraiser.

Pull up a chair and lean back! In this episode of Southern Hang, we’re bringing you a hodgepodge of topics that’ll give you plenty to chew on.

We take a trip down memory lane to discuss our first jobs—from the sweat-equity of summer chores to a little baseball card sale at the flea market. Then, we tackle a heavy-hitter debate: What’s more subjective—your taste in food or your taste in music?

We also settle the ultimate Southern debate: which ice actually belongs in your glass? (Hi...

The fellas dive into the magic of the Laurel Cove Music Festival, held annually in the picturesque Laurel Cove Amphitheater at Pine Mountain State Resort Park. To kick things off, Neil, Craig, Red, and Sherm take a trip down memory lane to share their favorite stories of being snowed in as kids and the epic 1994 snowstorm during their college years.

Once the nostalgia clears, they break down the incredible 2026 Laurel Cove lineup that has the independent Appalachian music scene buzzing. We discuss the rise of headliners like Evan Honer, The Creekers...

Southern Hang is back with its hand on the pulse of social media trends… or so we’d like to believe. This episode takes a trip back to 2016 as we talk through what we were up to at the time — the concerts and sporting events we hit, and the music and TV that defined the year. Craig pulls out his log… errr… journal to review ticket stubs from the launch of the Lamar Jackson Heisman campaign against Florida State. We also revisit the Chris Stapleton takeover and how it helped open the door for artists like Jason Isbell, Ty...