DittyTV's Insights | Music Interviews

DittyTV's Insights is our music interview show for DittyTV, a 24/7 television network that produces and broadcasts music-focused entertainment including interviews, concerts, music videos, music news, artist profiles, album reviews, tour and festival coverage, and much more. Just tune in and enjoy world-class, handcrafted music entertainment from your favorite artists and artists you will love to discover. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Music Interviews
Music Commentary
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Sarah Potenza
Sarah Potenza first came into the public eye when she wowed audiences with her incredible vocals in The Voice Season 8. After stopping by DittyTV for a Concert Series session, she sat down with host Sam Shansky to share a little bit about her songwriting process, when she first began to sing, and what her plans are for the future.    Recorded Jan. 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 min
252
Tommy Stinson & Chip Roberts
Tommy Stinson (of the Replacements) and Chip Roberts together form Cowboys In the Campfire! The duo sat down after their performance at Ditty to discuss the origins of their band's name, their songwriting process, and their plans for the future.  Recorded March 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 min
253
Michael Cleveland
Grammy-award winning Michael Cleveland sits down for an interview after his performance at DittyTV. He discusses how he first started playing the fiddle, what first drew him to bluegrass, and more! Recorded May 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 min
254
Left Over Salmon
This is Left Over Salmon's first interview with DittyTV all the way back in 2012!  Recorded 2012 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 min
255
Ameripolitan 2019 - Zephaniah Ohora
In this interview, Zephaniah Ohora discusses how he got linked up with Dale Watson, growing up in New Hampshire, and his debut album 'This Highway.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 min
256
Will Kimbrough
Will Kimbrough sits down with Amy immediately after the conclusion of his Concert Series performance. Throughout the interview, they discuss Will's many accolades, the bands that he cut his teeth in, and what's next for this Alabama songwriter.  Recorded March 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
36 min
257
Leftover Salmon
The legendary bluegrass group Leftover Salmon sit down with DittyTV's Sam Shansky in this interview. This is the group's second appearance on the DittyTV Concert Series, with their first being way back in 2012.  Recorded Feb. 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 min
258
Nora Jane Struthers
The post-show interview with Nora Jane Struthers where she and Amy talk about her album 'Champion' and discuss what's next for the prolific country artist!   Recorded Jan. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 min
259
Ameripolitan 2018 - Whitney Rose
Tatiana Z catches up with Whitney Rose at 5th Annual Ameripolitan Awards where they discuss the event's fashion show, Whitney's Canadian roots, and much much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 min
260
Ameripolitan 2019 - Rosie Flores
Amy Wright catches up with the "Rockabilly Filly" Rosie Flores during Ameripolitan Weekend 2019! They discuss where she's from, how she began playing music, and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 min
261
Cory Branan
Amy Wright and Cory Branan discuss Branan's albums The No-Hit Wonder and Adios, the role humor plays in his songwriting, and more. Recorded Oct. 2017 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 min
262
Devon Allman and Duane Betts
Amy Wright talks with Devon Allman and Duane Betts at the DittyTV Studios in Downtown Memphis about their separate careers and their new project, The Allman Betts Band. Recorded Oct. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 min
263
Tami Neilson
New Zealand-based Americana songwriter Tami Neilson chats with Sam Shansky over Skype about her 2018 LP release, SASSAFRASS! Recorded May 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
49 min
264
Robert Gordon and Paul Duane
Filmmakers Robert Gordon and Paul Duane discuss the life of Jerry McGill, the focus of their documentary Very Extremely Dangerous. Recorded November 2014 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
49 min
265
Pony Bradshaw
Georgia-based singer-songwriter Pony Bradshaw talks with Amy Wright about his late entrance to songwriting, which started when he was 22, his LP Sudden Opera, and more. Recorded March 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 min
266
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly AO is an Australian icon whose music style has ranged from bluegrass to folk, rock, and country. Paul shares his love of visual storytellers like Chuck Berry and Lou Reed, his ideas on songwriting, and more. Recorded October 2017 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 min
267
Lucero
Lucero founding member Ben Nichols shares his musical roots with Amy Wright at the DittyTV Studios in Downtown Memphis, a few blocks from where Lucero played its first gig. Recorded April 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 min
268
Nick Dittmeier
Indiana-based Americana rock songwriter Nick Dittmeier chats with Amy Wright about his album All Damn Day, what it's like to record an album, and more. Recorded Feb. 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 min
269
Ray Benson
Nearly 50 years into his career with Asleep at the Wheel, legendary musician Ray Benson shares some memories with Amy Wright live from the Guesthouse at Graceland. Recorded February 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 min
270
Vandoliers
Joshua Flemming of the Texas-based band Vandoliers caught up with Amy Wright at the DittyTV Studios to discuss the influence of Texas on Vandoliers' sound, how autobiographical songwriting works, and more. Recorded March 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 min
271
The Bacon Brothers
Michael and Kevin Bacon, aka The Bacon Brothers, share stories with Amy Wright at the DittyTV Studios in Memphis, TN. The Bacon Brothers have played music together since they were boys in Philadelphia. Recorded June 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 min
272
Tyler Ramsey
Sam Shansky talks with former Band of Horses member Tyler Ramsey about Ramsey's album For the Morning, which he recorded at La La Land in Louisville, KY. Recorded March 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 min
273
Seth Walker
North Carolina native, roots music aficionado, and now Nashville-based artist, Seth Walker, shares some of his stories, and inspiration behind his album Are You Open? Recorded Jan. 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 min
274
Zach Pietrini
Milwaukee-based songwriter Zach Pietrini and his band talk with Sam Shansky about their album, Holding Onto Ghosts, the joys of being an independent act, and more. Recorded Jan. 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 min
275
Marcus King
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Marcus King connects with host Sam Shansky after his DittyTV Concert Series session in Memphis, TN. Marcus shares insights into his songwriting process, working with Dan Auerbach and Pat McLaughlin, and more. Recorded July 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 min