Sat down with a new Friend - Gretchen Voss. She practices the Japanese energy-healing practice of Reiki, that channels universal life force energy to promote relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.

We dive into her personal growth story from childhood to current day, touching on her numerous moves across the country, and how she found the art of Healing. We spend some time discussing the power of cannabis, and her relationship to this medicinal plant throughout her lifetime.

We discuss her time in our shared hometown of Athens, GA - and how she contracted the Widespread Panic bug - as seems to be with us Athenians of the time- as we briefly visit one of her favorite songs from her first show in 1997.

I appreciate Gretchen (and Mark) as she is living her chosen life and there is a lesson for myself in there - selfishly - that all of us can take note of. To that end, we discuss start over, overcoming the fear of taking that leap, all in the name of true happiness. We also touch on the impact of social media on today's psyche, and why it is important to take it in in moderation.

Thank you Gretchen!! It was a pleasure to meet you!

Reach out to Gretchen if you are interested in her practice:

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Song Credit:

'Pleas' - Widespread Panic - off the album 'Live in the Classic City' - ℗ 2002 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

'Chilly Water' - Widespread Panic - Live from Lakewood Amphitheater, Atlanta, GA 7/26/97

'Diner' - Widespread Panic - off the album 'Light Fuse Get Away (Live)' - ℗ 1998 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC

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Winston Ramble is the best rock band you may not have seen or heard as of yet, and you should get on that. From Northwest Alabama, these players have been laying down original rock and roll tracks, and have put out several singles and EP's, showcasing their musical talents. They have an incredible range, and it is reflective in their music, and in the covers that they put out as 'Heaters'.

We discuss their musical influences, talk about their rigs, and discuss the resurgence of Bluegrass and Jam Grass. We also talk about their numerous albums, EP's, and singles - and discuss the current state of the music industry from an artist's perspective.

The guys expand on their desire to continue playing genuine musical performances, and how the industry has changed in the new era of social media. We talk about some of their favorite venues to play, before putting the guys on the spot with their 'desert island album picks'.

Go check them out in Huntsville, AL on 5/30 - this is a band you do not want to miss.

Thanks guys! It was a pleasure to meet you - and I can't wait to see all of you real soon!

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'Free State of Mind' - Winston Ramble - off the album 'Winston Ramble' - ℗ 2016 Winston Ramble

'I'm a Ram' - Winston Ramble - off the album 'See It Through - EP' - ℗ 2021 Winston Ramble

'Decoration Day' - Winston Ramble - off the album 'Heaters Vol. 2 - EP' - ℗ 2024 Winston Ramble

'Whole New Way - Single' - Winston Ramble - ℗ 2024 Winston Ramble

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It was truly a pleasure to sit down with one of my favorite musicians and storytellers. If you've been in the music 'scene' as long as I have, you came to understand the powerful musicianship of Cameron Williams over his lengthy music career. This was a special episode - and I am happy to share it with you!

We discuss living in the Colorado mountains, his introduction to music at an early age via the piano and ukulele, and his eventual bands Black Creek Band and Tishamingo.

We take a trip down memory lane as we discuss other bands that were prominent on the Athens, GA (and southeast more broadly) music scene, and talk about working with John Keane, his friendship with Eric Carter, Eric Martinez, Betsy Franck, Sam Holt, and others.

We chat about his songwriting process, and where he finds inspiration to write and perform. Cameron talks about 'SCAM' (Sam and Cam) performances at the Moontime Market and elsewhere, and gives a sneak-peek into an upcoming Home Team BBQ 20th anniversary show this fall that will feature a powerhouse of musicians, headlined by Paul Cauthen.

Thank you so much Cameron for your time - it was truly a pleasure to hear about your musical career journey!

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'Whiskey Drinkin' Women' - SCAM - https://youtu.be/cNyCPL3Jcg0?si=EJvvWmwe6jepuURI

'Low Country' - Michael Houser - off the album 'Sandbox' - ℗ 2022 Widespread Records

'Turry and the Tellico Militia' - Tishamingo - off the self-titled album 'Tishamingo' - ℗ 2023 Tishamingo

'Devil's Love Song' - Tishamingo - off the album 'The Point' - ℗ 2007 Magnatude Records

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