Jay Elle's best friend from school and his cousin introduced him to the guitar but showing his a few chords. Then his aunt bought him a guitar all of his own. That's all it took for Jay to catch the song writing fever and he's been at it ever since. His latest full length record, Ride The Wave exemplifies the his songwriting skills. Jay is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Charlottesville, Virginia singer-songwriter Lora Kelley released her much anticipated, debut, full length album this past June (2021). Finding herself in the middle space of life, Lora was moved to pen her experiences and put them to music. The end result is her recorded project,, "Domystique." She is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.  

Texas singer-songwriter, Taylor Rae, joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her debut record, "Mad Twenties," and the origins behind her songs and her busy musical career.

"Whatever you do Dennis, be a writer;" was the advice Dennis Welch received early on in his career. With over 500 songs to his credit, Dennis recently had a hit with the song, "Why Not Me." He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about that experience. Songwriters of any age will be encouraged by his story.

Netherlands singer-songwriter, Ad Vanderveen, has been songwriting since the early 90's, and recorded 40 CDs of his music. "The music just finds me," he told me. Ad joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about his musical career, and his latest CD, "Release".

California Americana artist Nathan Jacques shares the story of his debut album, "Loud Mind," with us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. It's a concept album reminiscent of the early western movies with a Johnny Cash, Marty Robins mood about it.

Caleb Bailey spent several years with his bluegrass band, Allegheny Blue, before taking a break from music. Prompted to start writing again, he's back with his debut solo CD, Poplar & Pine. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to share his story and talk about his recent #1 song.

Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato, two of Pittsburgh's hottest female Jazz entertainers have teamed up to create the Soulful Femme duo. Their debut record, "It Is Well With My Soul," highlights their amazing blues/jazz/funk vocals and guitar. Stevee joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about this amazing partnership.

Tedi Brunetti, singer, songwriter, and drummer; grew up listening to her transistor radio, and banging along on a hamper and hat boxes. Now she wants her grand kids to know grandma was cool. Her new album, "Queen Of Pittsburgh," would suggest as much. She joins us on this edition of Americana music profiles to share her story. 

Internationally acclaimed Jazz singer-songwriter Louise Cappi joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her musical life in New Orleans and her latest single, Hope, due out Fall '21. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

UK singer-songwriter Israel Portnoy lost his guitar collection, lyric books, poetry, notes and all of his personal belongings in a village fire two years ago. The only guitar to survive was the one he took with him when he left his house that morning. That guitar helped him recover, and is now the center piece of his latest project, Through The Fire, Featuring Guilda. He joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about that story and his new CD. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

New Zealand's Jesse Wilde turned a USA rock pilgrimage into chance encounters with two of his musical heroes. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to share those stories and more! Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Randy Seedorff's Americana, country rock style on his latest project, Begin Again, brings his 30 plus year musical journey back home to his roots. This prolific songwriter saw two of his songs hit number one on the Christian charts back in 2017. Randy is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles!

Gary Pratt grew up in a small PA coal mining town where he fronted several local bands before spending time in Nashville honing his singing and songwriting skills. Gary joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about his music and new album, Something Worth Remembering.

Guitarist, singer-songwriter and New York native Larry Jay recently relocated to California and reconnected to his passion for songwriting. Larry joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his life in music and his recent single, "Here's To Us".

Two Irishmen, an Englishman, and an American hook up in Spain to form the Folksy, Acoustic, Latin Americana group, Track Dogs. American Robbie Jones joins us on this episode of Americana Music Profiles to talk about this impressive quintet. 

 Over 60 of songwriter Ron McNeill's songs have been cut, but the new album, Waiting On The Day, is his debut solo CD. We explore his career in this edition of Americana Music Profiles!

From traditional Americana, to Appalachian mountain music and western swing, the Haymakers have a lot of good stuff going on in their new album, Live At Art Church. We talk about it here on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

After a several year hiatus, Izzie's Caravan returned to the music scene in 2019. On this edition of Americana Music Profiles, we talk about that journey with Izzie, and their upcoming new album, Blow The Lid.

Pittsburgh PA's Matt Westin joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his debut album, Legacy, and a series of new, more recent single releases.

Joining us from the Keepin' It Country Farm in Waynesville, OH, Country music traditionalist Richard Lynch, shares the story of his story and latest record, My Guitar Drips Country, with us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles! Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Austin singer-songwriter John McDonough recently moved to Chicago to be closer to family and continue pursuing his craft. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his musical career and latest CD, Second Chances.

Grace Pettis features an all female band for her latest CD, Working Women. Shes joins on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about the recording process, song writing, and all of the great female guest artists featured on this project! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Cory Keefe is excited to share his brand new debut CD, I'll Keep It Country, with his fan as well as a whole new audience! He's part of the neotraditional movement in Country music right now, and Cory joins us to talk about his new record and his plans for future on this edition of Americana Music Profiles!

Hugh Phillips left the working world in 2016 to pursue his dream of making music full time. His debut CD, It's Been A Long Time, came out in October, 2020, Hugh joins us to talk about his musical journey and new CD on this edition of Americana Music Profiles!