Season 2:  The Forty Five - March Records of the Month
  • Mar 8, 2019
Season 2: The Forty Five - March Records of the Month

On this episode of The Forty Five, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. March Records of the Month. There are six styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock, Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, Classic Rock, and Discover. All six records will be introduced - one from each style.  They are not discussed as in depth as our single album episodes but are great introductions to the artist and albums.

Season 2: LP Interview - Ryan Bingham, American Love Song with special guest Lewis Brice
  • Feb 25, 2019
Season 2: LP Interview - Ryan Bingham, American Love Song with special guest Lewis Brice

We play clips from the album, discuss Ryan Bingham's career and the formation of the Dead Horses, Bingham's early career, his award wining song "The Weary Kind" and starting Axester Bingham Records.  We dive into lyrics and elements that make the album really stand out.  We discuss the producer and the recording process that lead to the creation of American Love Song.

Season 2: The Forty Five - February Records of the Month
  • Feb 18, 2019
Season 2: The Forty Five - February Records of the Month

On the first episode segment called the Forty Five, David W. Williams and Rudy Newman discuss the B.T.R.C. February Records of the Month.  There are six styles represented; Singer Songwriter, Rock, Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, Classic Rock, and Discover.  All six records will be introduced - one from each style.  They are not discussed as in depth as our single album episodes but are great introductions to the artist and albums.

Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast
  • Feb 11, 2019
Season 2: Best Vinyl of 2018, Part Two

On the opening episode (Two Part Episode) of Season 2, hosts David W. Williams sat back down with Austin Cox and Cody Driggers to discuss the Best Vinyl of 2018.  This episode is part two of that discussion. On this show, we have pulled some of our favorites from the B.T.R.C. Best Vinyl of 2018 list that was posted at the beginning of the year on BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  On that list, we have 80 titles, broken up by the styles Singer Songwriter, Rock, Alternative Rock, and Jazz Soul & Blues.  All of these records were released on Vinyl in 2018.  On the show today, each guest has pulled titles from that list to discuss.  They are not in any order, just great records that we would encourage anyone to discover if they haven't heard them yet.

Season 2:  Best Vinyl of 2018, Part One
  • Jan 27, 2019
Season 2: Best Vinyl of 2018, Part One

On the opening episode of Season 2, hosts David W. Williams sits back down with Austin Cox and Cody Driggers to discuss the Best Vinyl of 2018.  This episode is in two parts.  This is part one. On this show, we have pulled some of our favorites from the B.T.R.C. Best Vinyl of 2018 list that was posted at the beginning of the year on BlindTigerRecordClub.com.  On that list, we have 80 titles, broken up by the styles Singer Songwriter, Rock, Alternative Rock, and Jazz Soul & Blues.  All of these records were released on Vinyl in 2018.  On the show today, each guest has pulled titles from that list to discuss.  They are not in any order, just great records that we would encourage anyone to discover if they haven't heard them yet.

Podcast Description
  • Jul 30, 2018
Podcast Description

Blind Tiger Record Club co-founders David W. Williams and Greg Hays host panel discussions on albums released on vinyl. Guest panelists include artists, producers, songwriters, managers, booking agents, entertainment attorneys, and other music industry veterans that are passionate about music and the creation of music. Each episode digs into a new release, reissue, or influential album from the guest panelist perspective. Listen and leave with stories and new perspectives on albums you have heard, and hopefully new music to explore or rediscover. B.T.R.C. champions music from all genres and believes vinyl is king.

Episode 8: Best on Vinyl So Far... 2018
  • Jul 16, 2018
Episode 8: Best on Vinyl So Far... 2018

On the final episode of Season 1, hosts David W. Williams and Greg Hays discuss the best albums of 2018 so far.   Our conversation begins with "The Dave Cobb 3" as we are calling it.  Dave Cobb has produced some of the greatest music over the last few years and he does not disappoint with 3 that we discuss at the beginning, the latest albums by Anderson East, Brandi Carlie and John Prine.

Episode 7: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats - Tearing at the Seams
  • Jun 27, 2018
Episode 7: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats - Tearing at the Seams

Musicians Warren Bazemore and Shane Williams of the Americana duo Finnegan Bell join host David W. Williams to discuss Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats new album, Tearing at the Seams. We play clips from the album, discuss Nathaniel Rateliff's career and the formation of the Night Sweats, and dive into lyrics and elements that make the album really stand out.  We discuss the producer and the recording process that lead to the creation of Tearing at the Seams

Episode 6: The Cars - "The Road To Heartbeat City"
  • Jun 4, 2018
Episode 6: The Cars - "The Road To Heartbeat City"

Kevin Lee has been working in the music industry for over 25 years.  He spent years as an Artist Manager working with bands like The Go Go's, Candlebox, Ace Frehley, George Lynch, Survivor, and Whitford St. Holmes featuring Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, to name a few. He served as the North West Scout for Epic Records, he was the GM for the record label Audio Nest, and currently, a Talent Agent at the Patriot Agency working with Bryan Adams, Richard Marx, Sugar Ray, and Nine Days.  Kevin joins hosts David W. Williams and Greg Hays to discuss the Cars journey from their debut, self titled album released in 1978 through the release of their fifth album in 1984, Heartbeat City.  "The Road to Heartbeat City" looks at one of music's most notable New Wave bands. 

Episode 5: John Prine - The Tree of Forgiveness
  • May 21, 2018
Episode 5: John Prine - The Tree of Forgiveness

Musicians Cody Driggers (The Wedding, Take It Back!, TRAMPS, Gimme The Bad News) and Austin Cox, singer-songwriter and long-time fan of John Prine,  join host David W. Williams to discuss John Prine's new album, The Tree of Forgiveness. We play clips from the album, discuss John Prine's career, dive into lyrics, and elements that make the album really stand out.  We discuss the producer, Dave Cobb, and take a look at the guest writers and performers on the album. If you love records, vinyl, discovering new music, or rediscovering music you already know, this is the podcast for you.

Episode 4: Nothing More - The Stories We Tell Ourselves
  • May 7, 2018
Episode 4: Nothing More - The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Brian "Head" Welch is a founding member and guitarist for the band Korn. He also fronts the band Love and Death. He is a NYT best-selling author and has a new documentary coming out called Loud Krazy Love. Listen as Brian joins David and Greg to discuss the Nothing More album The Stories We Tell Ourselves. We play clips from the album, discuss Nothing More's career, dive into lyrics, and elements that make the album really stand out. If you love records, vinyl, discovering new music, or rediscovering music you already know, this is the podcast for you.

Episode 3: The Killers - Wonderful, Wonderful
  • Apr 20, 2018
Episode 3: The Killers - Wonderful, Wonderful

Singer Songwriter / Producer Andrew Osenga (The Normals, Caedmon's Call, A&R at Capitol Records, Co-founded the Square Peg Alliance) and Author Russ Ramsey (Struck)  join David and Greg to discuss the Killers album Wonderful, Wonderful. We play clips from the album, discuss the Killers career from Hot Fuss to Wonderful, Wonderful, dive into lyrics, and elements that make the album really stand out. If you love records, vinyl, discovering new music, or rediscovering music you already know, this is the podcast for you.