Tommy Talton

Tommy Talton is a guitarist, singer and songwriter who was a member of We The People before forming Cowboy that released four albums on Capricorn Records. He then launched a solo career that yielded a handful critically acclaimed albums including his latest one, Somewhere South Of Eden. He also recorded and performed with The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Bonnie Bramlett, Paul Butterfield, Billy Joe Shaver, Arthur Conley and Tedeschi Trucks Band. In this episode we talk about his work from the mid 1970’s to today. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Tommy Talton’s house near Atlanta, Georgia. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #49: Tommy Talton (Part 2)

Tommy Talton is a guitarist, singer and songwriter who was a member of We The People before forming Cowboy that released four albums on Capricorn Records. He then launched a solo career that yielded a handful critically acclaimed albums including his latest one, Somewhere South Of Eden. He also recorded and performed with The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Bonnie Bramlett, Paul Butterfield, Billy Joe Shaver, Arthur Conley and Tedeschi Trucks Band. In this episode we talk about his early years up until Gregg Allman’s Laid Back album and tour. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Tommy Talton’s house near Atlanta, Georgia. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #48: Tommy Talton (Part 1)

Will McFarlane

Will McFarlane is a guitarist from Muscle Shoals. He played guitar in Bonnie Raitt’s band in the second half of the seventies before joining the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section as lead guitar player in 1980. His playing can be heard on recordings by Bobby “Blue” Bland, Little Milton, Johnnie Taylor, Etta James, Candi Staton and Joss Stone. He also released a handful of contemporary Christian albums as an artist. In this episode we talk about his work spanning the 1980’s to today. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Visitor Center in Florence, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #47: Will McFarlane (Part 2)

Doug Cox

Doug Cox is a Canadian dobro player, music producer, educator and the artistic director and executive producer of the Vancouver Island MusicFest. He’s also hosted radio and TV shows and is heavily involved in the folk music scene. Doug is always encouraging interesting musical collaborations such as his Slide To Freedom albums that brought together musicians from America and India. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #46: Doug Cox

Kelvin Holly

Kelvin Holly is a guitar player from Muscle Shoals. He is a member of the The Decoys, The Amazing Rhythm Aces and Fathers &amp; Sons and was also a member of Little Richard’s band and Pegi Young &amp; The Survivors. He recorded with Gregg Allman, Bobby Blue Bland, Candi Staton, Paul Thorn, Bettye LaVette, Bonnie Bramlett and Jimmy Hall. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Visitor Center in Florence, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #45: Kelvin Holly

Russell Mefford

Russell Mefford is a singer and songwriter from Muscle Shoals. Russell is the leader of the Fiddleworms, one of Alabama’s greatest rock bands. He also plays with Johnny Rotten Cash and Yellowhammer and has collaborated with Muscle Shoals legends Donna Jean Godchaux, Donnie Fritts and Scott Boyer. Besides making music, he’s also a third generation jeweler who develops original music related jewelry and accessories. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Visitor Center in Florence, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #44: Russell Mefford

Michael Dinallo

Michael Dinallo is a musician and producer that entered the national blues scene as a member of the Radio Kings. He went on and produced albums like Eddie Floyd’s Eddie Loves You So and Feel Like Going Home: The Songs Of Charlie Rich. He also records and tours with his wife Juliet Simmons Dinallo and regularly performs his Crooked Road Songs show in Nashville. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #43: Michael Dinallo

Paul Ossola

Paul Ossola is a bass player based in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a member of the Saturday Night Live Band and has recorded or performed with Levon Helm, Buddy Guy, G.E. Smith, Peter Wolf, Odetta, Hubert Sumlin, Bo Diddley, Buster Poindexter, Adam Sandler and many others. He played on Levon Helm’s Grammy winning album Ramble At The Ryman. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester (including Paul Ossola on bass) and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #42: Paul Ossola

Steve Herrman

Steve Herrman is a trumpet player based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been a member of the Muscle Shoals Horns and has recorded or performed with Paul McCartney, Lyle Lovett, Buddy Guy, Delbert McClinton, Waylon Jennings, Kenny Chesney and many others. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #41: Steve Herrman

Doug Moffet

Doug Moffet is saxophone player based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been a member of the Muscle Shoals Horns and as recorded or performed with Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Larry Carlton, Vince Gill, Tony Bennett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Randy Newman, Sheryl Crow and many others. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #40: Doug Moffet

Crazy Chester Records is an independent record label based in Muscle Shoals AL and Nashville TN. It is owned by record producer Andreas Werner. Home of the Crazy Chester Radio Hour music talk podcast.

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Will McFarlane is a guitarist from Muscle Shoals. He played guitar in Bonnie Raitt’s band in the second half of the seventies before joining the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section as lead guitar player in 1980. His playing can be heard on recordings by Bobby “Blue” Bland, Little Milton, Johnnie Taylor, Etta James, Candi Staton and Joss Stone. He also released a handful of contemporary Christian albums as an artist. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the NuttHouse recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #37: Will McFarlane (Part 1)

Mitch Mann

Mitch Mann is one of the great guitar players from Muscle Shoals. He is known around town for his high energy playing on the electric as well as his proficiency on the acoustic guitar. Mitch’s acoustic solo album Blackwater Creek came out on Crazy Chester Records in 2015 and featured guest appearances by Donna Jean Godchaux (Grateful Dead), Jimmy Hall and Scott Boyer among others. Mitch plays live with his band the Mojo Mixers, the Alabama Bus Boys and Yellowhammer and is also a member of the Fiddleworms, Alabama’s great rock band. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the NuttHouse recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #33: Mitch Mann

Michael Gray

Michael Gray is a curator at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and has been responsible for many of its worldclass exhibits including exhibits on Ray Charles, Nashville’s vast Rhythm &amp; Blues history and its most recent one, Dylan, Cash and the Nashville Cats. Michael has a deep love and understanding for all kinds of music and their cultural and historical impact, especially southern rhythm &amp; blues and soul. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Buzz Cason’s legendary Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #12: Michael Gray

Charlie Taylor

Charlie Taylor is a songwriter who has written songs with many of the great southern songwriters including Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham and Buzz Cason. He’s also released three albums as an artist including his latest When We Were Young (Now We Are Wise) on Gullwing Records. He’s also worked extensively in the fundraising world including organizing many music related events. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Buzz Cason’s legendary Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #11: Charlie Taylor

David MacKay

Donna Jean

Donna Jean Godchaux sang background vocals on recordings by Elvis, Percy Sledge, Neil Diamond, Boz Scaggs, Cher and many others before becoming a member of the Grateful Dead. She stayed with the band throughout the 70’s before embarking on a solo career. She’s a member of both the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Her husband and musical collaborator, David MacKay, is a talented bassist. He was a founding member of the Tasmanian Devils and worked with Michael Nesmith before joining forces with Donna Jean in the early 80’s. He  just released his first solo album Blue Undertones and is performing with the Fiddleworms and Mitch Mann &amp; The Mojo Mixers. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the NuttHouse recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #32: Donna Jean Godchaux & David MacKay

David Hood

David Hood is one of the most recorded bass players of all time. He was the bass player of FAME recording studio’s rhythm section in Muscle Shoals and later a founding member of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section which started the Muscle Shoals Sound recording studio. He has recorded with Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, Bob Seger, Cher, The Staple Singers, Rod Stewart, Paul Simon, Joe Cocker, Levon Helm and many, many more. He toured with Traffic and the Waterboys and is also a member of Muscle Shoals favorites The Decoys. His son is the Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the NuttHouse recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #30: David Hood

Gary Walker

Gary Walker is a Nashville music institution. As a songwriter (including hits for Jim Reeves, Carl Smith and Kitty Wells), recording artist (on MGM Records), recording studio owner (Fidelity Recordings), music publisher and pioneering song plugger (Lowery Music), artist manager (Sandy Posey), record producer (Sonny James, Lynn Anderson, and Arthur Alexander) and owner of The Great Escape record &amp; comic book stores, Gary has been an integral part of the Nashville music community for the past 65 years. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Gary Walker’s home in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #29: Gary Walker

Mark T. Jordan is a keyboard player and songwriter who has performed or recorded with Van Morrison (“Tupelo Honey”), Dave Mason, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Olivia Newton-John, Taj Mahal, Lyle Lovett, Lee Roy Parnell and many others. Mark’s songs have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Randy Crawford, Dave Mason, Link Wray, The Carpenters and Taj Mahal. His current band Big Shoes, that started out as a Little Feet tribute band, has a critically acclaimed new album of originals coming out called Step On It! The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #27: Mark T. Jordan

Buzz Cason

Buzz Cason is a singer, songwriter and publisher. His best known songs include "Everlasting Love" and "Soldier Of Love" and have been recorded by the Beatles, U2, Pearl Jam, Jimmy Buffett, Martina McBride, Arthur Alexander and many others. This is Cason’s return visit to the Crazy Chester Radio Hour and we talk about some of his classics as well as some of his more obscure songs and recordings. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #26: Buzz Cason (2)

Bruce Channel

Bruce Channel is a singer and songwriter who’s number one hit “Hey! Baby” is one of the classic rock &amp; roll songs of all time. Joined by Delbert McClinton who played the signature harp licks on “Hey! Baby”, Bruce toured the UK with the Beatles in the early sixties. He later moved to Nashville and found success as a songwriter including writing number one hits for Janie Fricke (Don't Worry 'bout Me Baby), T. G. Sheppard (“Party Time”) and John Conlee ("As Long as I'm Rockin' with You"). He’s a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #25: Bruce Channel

Jimmy Hall

Jimmy Hall is a singer, musician and songwriter, known around the world for his soulful vocals and dynamic stage presence. Jimmy had a string of hits as the frontman of Wet Willie including their classic “Keep On Smilin’” and also released four albums under his own name. He also had a short lived band with Dickey Betts, Chuck Leavell and Butch Trucks and has been fronting Jeff Beck’s band for many years. He’s a member of both the Alabama and Georgia Music Halls of Fame. This is part one of the conversation with Jimmy Hall. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #24: Jimmy Hall (Part 1)

James LeBlanc

Jimmy Nutt

Lames LeBlanc is a singer, songwriter and musician who’s songs have been recorded by Travis Tritt (“Modern Day Bonnie And Clyde”), Gary Allan, Jason Aldean, Thompson Square, Jo Dee Messina, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. His latest album as an artist is called Nature Of The Beast. Jimmy Nutt is a recording engineer, producer, musician and owner of the NuttHouse Recording Studio. In addition to LeBlanc, he has worked with Jason Isbell, Clarence Carter, Alabama Shakes, Jimmy Buffett, Billy Bob Thornton and Percy Sledge. Both of them have been friends for a long time and mainstays of the Muscle Shoals music community. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at the NuttHouse Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #23: James LeBlanc & Jimmy Nutt

Rob Galbraith

Rob Galbraith is a Nashville based music maverick. He discovered R&amp;B legend Clifford Curry in Knoxville back in the sixties and has been Ronnie Milsap’s producer for over 30 years. Galbraith is also a songwriter, publisher and occasional artist who has released a handful of funky albums including the underground classic Nashville Dirt. This episode was recorded Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #22: Rob Galbraith

Gary Talley

Gary Talley is the guitarist of the Box Tops, the legendary band known for classics like “The Letter”, “Cry Like A Baby”, “Choo Choo Train” and “Soul Deep”. Gary has also recorded or performed live with Willie Nelson, Dobie Gray, Tammy Wynette, Waylon Jennings, Billy Preston and Sam Moore of Sam &amp; Dave. His songs have been recorded by Keith Whitley, James Cotton and T. G. Sheppard and he’s also known as a guitar instructor whose tutorials have been published by Acoustic Guitar Magazine and American Songwriter Magazine. This episode was recorded Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #21: Gary Talley

Billy Swan is a legendary artist, musician, songwriter and producer who’s musical fingerprints are all over the musical map including some of the most influential records ever made. His record of “I Can Help” was a big hit for Swan in 1974 and was later recorded by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others. He’s also produced Tony Joe White’s “Polk Salad Annie” and has played in Kris Kristofferson’s band for many years. Donnie Fritts makes a surprise cameo halfway through the show. This episode was recorded at Buzz Cason’s Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #17: Billy Swan

DICKEY LEE

Dickey Lee is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame with many number one songs to his credit. His signature song “She Thinks I Still Care” has been recorded hundreds of times including classic recordings by George Jones, Elvis Presley, Anne Murray and Leon Russell. As an artist, Dickey had a string of rock &amp; roll hits in the 50’s including “Patches” and “I Saw Linda Yesterday” before having success as a country artist in Nashville.  This episode was recorded at Buzz Cason’s Creative Workshop recording studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall &amp; Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #15: Dickey Lee

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