The Trout Show

Welcome national country artist Angie K. to the Trout show. Born in El Salvador and raised in Georgia, she’s shaking up Nashville with her fresh blend of modern country — raw storytelling, powerhouse vocals, and that signature Latin twist. You’ll hear bilingual lyrics, flamenco guitar, and even a little reggaeton groove mixed into her sound. We’re talking her journey, her latest album Whiskey and Hemingway, ...

Hey there, welcome to the show. Today we're diving into the world of July Moon, the rising indie band that's been turning heads with their dreamy sound and raw emotion. From their early days playing small clubs to their latest tracks climbing the charts, July Moon brings a fresh vibe that's all their own. Stick around as we chat about their journey, music, and what's next. Let's get into it with July Moon.

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Meet Magnolia Rising — the dynamic country duo featuring Devynn Hart and Trea Swindle, celebrated alumni of the beloved trio Chapel Hart. After captivating audiences worldwide with powerhouse harmonies and unforgettable performances on America’s Got Talent, these talented cousins are blazing a bold new trail.

With deep Southern roots and a fresh, uplifting sound, Magnolia Rising delivers music that inspires and moves. Fr...

Clark Hill is a talented singer-songwriter whose soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics have captured the attention of music lovers around the world. With a career spanning several decades, he has released numerous critically acclaimed albums blending elements of rock, folk, and blues into a sound all his own. Known for his raw emotion and authentic storytelling, Clark's music speaks to the human experience with honesty and depth.

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Today on the show, we welcome one of the UK's most exciting and hard-working independent acts in the blues-rock scene. Hailing from Essex, England, When Rivers Meet is the powerhouse husband-and-wife duo of Grace and Aaron Bond.

Since forming in 2016, they've carved their own
path without major label support — touring in a camper van, captivating
audiences with raw, gritty blues, soaring vocals, and thunderous guitar rif...

In this heartfelt tribute episode, The Trout dives deep into the life and music of rock legend **Dave Mason**, the co-founder of Traffic who passed away on April 19, 2026 at age 79. From his early days writing classics like “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe” to his massive solo hit “We Just Disagree,” Mason’s career spanned decades of unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll.

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Today I'm sitting down with Alex Kilroy, the Romanian guitarist who's been turning heads across Europe and beyond. From Bucharest stages to international festivals, Alex blends bluesy rock riffs with Eastern European folk influences in a way nobody else is doing. One of his tracks even features legendary country guitarist and vocalist Vince Gill. His latest album just dropped, and he's here to talk about his journey, his unique sou...

Jay Hooks is a Texas blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Houston. With a career spanning since the late 1980s, he's known for his searing guitar tone, raw vocals, and high-energy performances that blend gritty Texas blues with rock swagger. Influenced by legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, he’s released several albums, including the recent Tequila & Bullets, and has toured across the U.S. and Europe. Today, The...

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival is a legendary guitar showcase he started back in nineteen ninety-nine—think epic jams with legends like Jeff Beck, John Mayer, and Santana—where all ticket sales and related proceeds go straight to funding the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. That's his own addiction recovery facility, a peaceful tropical spot offering therapy, yoga, and support for folks battling substance issues...

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, founded in nineteen eighty-five by George Hinchliffe and Kitty Lux, is the world's original all-ukulele ensemble—think classical poise meets cheeky covers of pop, jazz, and movie themes. Dressed in tuxes, they strum everything from Bowie to Beethoven on soprano, tenor, concert, and bass ukes, with sharp wit and zero pretension. Today, members like Guy Hargreaves, who the trout interview...

Music and politics have always collided—think Bob Dylan in the '60s or protest songs against wars—but in recent years (especially 2024–2026), it's exploded with social media amplifying everything. Artists' views alienate half their audience, politicians steal songs without permission, and endorsements become headlines. In this podcast The Trout talks about what happens when musicians make political statements and ...

Coming up, Wake the Nile a new band from Austin, Texas. Don, straight out of Uganda, and Dominic, Tampa Bay kid, two strangers who crashed into each other in Austin last August. Different coasts, different routes, same fire.

They bonded over late-night jams, swapped stories from Halfway, Round the Globe, and bam, started building something raw and real. No hype, no big labels yet, just pure chemistry and killer tunes. Their debut al...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Money Talks, Rock Walks—the podcast that pulls back the curtain on Cleveland's shiny glass pyramid. Once built to honor the raw, guitar-driven legends who shaped rock 'n' roll—from Chuck Berry to the Beatles—it now feels more like a tourist trap than a temple. We dive into the snubs: Jethro Tull, Boston, Steppenwolf—bands that sold millions, packed arenas, and defined t...

Coming up next—straight from Baton Rouge, Louisiana—it's Jonathon 'Boogie' Long. This guitar-slinging blues-rock powerhouse grew up on gospel, won Guitar Center's King of the Blues back in twenty-eleven, and got inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. His latest album, Courage in the Chaos, packs raw energy, and right now we're kicking things off with the killer track 'Hell or High Water.' Get ready—this i...

Meet Martin Ditcham—one of Britain's most versatile drummers and percussionists. He's been laying down grooves for decades, surrounded by rhythm from day one. Over that time, he's cowritten 'The Sweetest Taboo' with Shaday, grooved on The Rolling Stones' Undercover, powered Chris Reah's classics like 'Driving Home for Christmas,' and added swing to Elton John, Tina Turner, Talk Talk, and Everything But The Girl. From studio w...

Enya. The woman who sold eighty million records without ever stepping on stage. No tours. No selfies. Just layers of her own voice, stacked like cathedral glass, and a castle she calls home. She's Ireland's quiet queen—reclusive, timeless, and somehow everywhere. From 'Orinoco Flow' to 'Only Time,' she's the soundtrack to your weirdest dreams... and apparently, even the Pope's playlist. So settle in. We're going ghost-hunting...

Welcome to Echoes of the Legends – the podcast that peels back every layer of those iconic groups you grew up on, only to find the lineup's... thinner than your vinyl sleeve. We're not chasing tour dates or ticket stubs; we're inside the story. Who stayed? Who ghosted? How does one lone founder hold the mic while lawyers nod from the wings? If you've ever asked why the logo's still bright but the faces aren't, this is your fi...

Think of a woman who spent years in courtrooms—sharp suits, long days, steady career. She was forty-two, still a practicing attorney, when she decided: why not chase the music she loved? That’s Ellie Bloom. Now she’s making dark, driving electro-pop—catchy beats that pull you in. She’s not quitting law, just adding a whole new chapter. Her story? It’s proof you can start fresh, no matter your age...

Welcome to a little slice of something real. I'm talking about Rob and Sky—two musicians who don't just write songs, they live them. They took this idea—that love's the only thing worth fighting for—and turned it into the song 'When We Love One Another.'

Picture this: elementary kids running wild, laughing, no agenda, just pure joy. That's what these two wanted you to feel first. Not politics, not headlines—j...