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Join hosts Lee Zimmerman & Billy Hubbard as they take you backstage for conversations with singer songwriters, musicians, and music industry professionals! Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. Lee is a former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS affiliated television stations.
Billy Hubbard is a Tennessee based Singer/Songwriter signed with Spectra Music Group, and former Regional Director of A&R for a Grammy winning company, as well as a music and podcast producer. Billy is also the co-founder of the legendary venue "The Station" in East Tennessee and is endorsed by Godin's Simon & Patrick Guitars. His album released by Spectra in 2023 is available on all major outlets! You can find Billy Hubbard online at www.BillyHubbard.com
Subscribe to 'My Backstage Pass' podcast on your favorite platform at www.MyBackStagePass.com
Billy Hubbard is a Tennessee based Singer/Songwriter signed with Spectra Music Group, and former Regional Director of A&R for a Grammy winning company, as well as a music and podcast producer. Billy is also the co-founder of the legendary venue "The Station" in East Tennessee and is endorsed by Godin's Simon & Patrick Guitars. His album released by Spectra in 2023 is available on all major outlets! You can find Billy Hubbard online at www.BillyHubbard.com
Subscribe to 'My Backstage Pass' podcast on your favorite platform at www.MyBackStagePass.com
Talented Teen Wyatt Ellis Talks About A Rapid Ascent To Superstardom
Wyatt Ellis shares his backstory and music from his debut album Happy Valley.
Born not far from the Great Smoky Mountains, Wyatt Ellis' first recollection of hearing the mandolin was Bobby Osborne’s iconic solo on the Osborne Brothers’ bluegrass classic “Rocky Top.” Hearing the Tennessee bluegrass anthem echo throughout the early years of his childhood is what led Wyatt to set his sights on learning to play mandolin. With his schedule packed with school, Boy Scouts and team sports, it was hard to find time for music.
The COVID lockdown began just as he was forging those real-life musical friendships. Team sports, local lessons and bluegrass jams came to an abrupt end. At the same time, festivals and in-person recording sessions suddenly stopped, parking the most in-demand bluegrass musicians at home. Many of his favorite mandolin players started teaching or simply spending more time connecting within the community online.
In the fall of 2020, Wyatt was chosen by his hero Sierra Hull, herself a former mandolin prodigy, for a Tennessee Folklife apprenticeship. Eager to improve under the watch of a true virtuoso, Wyatt describes those one-on-one tutorials as “working on exactly what I needed to work on at the time. Details. Timing. Tone."
In October 2022, Wyatt performed alongside former Bluegrass Boy Peter Rowan and Grammy winner Molly Tuttle at Rowan’s induction into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame. Wyatt was invited by his ultimate mandolin hero, Marty Stuart, to help kick off the Grand-Reopening of the Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi. In February 2023, at 13 years old, he made his Grand Ole Opry debut appearance with bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent. Moments after his debut appearance he was jamming backstage with acoustic icons Vince Gill and Mark O’Connor. In March 2023, Wyatt joined the genre’s newest superstar, Billy Strings, to honor Doc Watson at his 100th birthday celebration. Learn more about Wyatt Ellis at wyattellis.com
Host Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. Lee is a former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS affiliated television stations. Lee recently authored the book "Thirty Years Behind The Glass (www.amazon.com/Thirty-Years-behind-Glass-Supernatural/dp/1648431003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14KBRFEZGKA1L&keywords=Thirty+Years+Behind+The+Glass&qid=1685986822&s=digital-text&sprefix=thirty+years+behind+the+glass%2Cdigital-text%2C230&sr=1-1-catcorr) " about legendary producer and engineer Jim Gains.
Podcast producer/cohost Billy Hubbard (www.billyhubbard.com/) is an Americana Singer/Songwriter and former Regional Director of A&R for a Grammy winning company. Billy is a signed artist with Spectra Music Group (www.spectramusicgroup.com/) and co-founder of the iconic venue "The Station (www.miserstation.com/) " in East TN. Billy's new album was released by Spectra Records 10/2023 on all major ou
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Born not far from the Great Smoky Mountains, Wyatt Ellis' first recollection of hearing the mandolin was Bobby Osborne’s iconic solo on the Osborne Brothers’ bluegrass classic “Rocky Top.” Hearing the Tennessee bluegrass anthem echo throughout the early years of his childhood is what led Wyatt to set his sights on learning to play mandolin. With his schedule packed with school, Boy Scouts and team sports, it was hard to find time for music.
The COVID lockdown began just as he was forging those real-life musical friendships. Team sports, local lessons and bluegrass jams came to an abrupt end. At the same time, festivals and in-person recording sessions suddenly stopped, parking the most in-demand bluegrass musicians at home. Many of his favorite mandolin players started teaching or simply spending more time connecting within the community online.
In the fall of 2020, Wyatt was chosen by his hero Sierra Hull, herself a former mandolin prodigy, for a Tennessee Folklife apprenticeship. Eager to improve under the watch of a true virtuoso, Wyatt describes those one-on-one tutorials as “working on exactly what I needed to work on at the time. Details. Timing. Tone."
In October 2022, Wyatt performed alongside former Bluegrass Boy Peter Rowan and Grammy winner Molly Tuttle at Rowan’s induction into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame. Wyatt was invited by his ultimate mandolin hero, Marty Stuart, to help kick off the Grand-Reopening of the Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi. In February 2023, at 13 years old, he made his Grand Ole Opry debut appearance with bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent. Moments after his debut appearance he was jamming backstage with acoustic icons Vince Gill and Mark O’Connor. In March 2023, Wyatt joined the genre’s newest superstar, Billy Strings, to honor Doc Watson at his 100th birthday celebration. Learn more about Wyatt Ellis at wyattellis.com
Host Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. Lee is a former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS affiliated television stations. Lee recently authored the book "Thirty Years Behind The Glass (www.amazon.com/Thirty-Years-behind-Glass-Supernatural/dp/1648431003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14KBRFEZGKA1L&keywords=Thirty+Years+Behind+The+Glass&qid=1685986822&s=digital-text&sprefix=thirty+years+behind+the+glass%2Cdigital-text%2C230&sr=1-1-catcorr) " about legendary producer and engineer Jim Gains.
Podcast producer/cohost Billy Hubbard (www.billyhubbard.com/) is an Americana Singer/Songwriter and former Regional Director of A&R for a Grammy winning company. Billy is a signed artist with Spectra Music Group (www.spectramusicgroup.com/) and co-founder of the iconic venue "The Station (www.miserstation.com/) " in East TN. Billy's new album was released by Spectra Records 10/2023 on all major ou
Send us a text (www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1300885/open_sms)
Support the Show. (www.buymeacoffee.com/MyBackstagePass)
If you'd like to support My Backstage Pass you can make a donation to Billy & Lee's coffee fund at this link www.buymeacoffee.com/MyBackstagePass
My Backstage Pass is sponsored by The Alternate Root Magazine! Please subscribe to their newsletter, read the latest music reviews and check out their weekly Top Ten (www.thealternateroot.com/topten05222024.html) songs at this link www.thealternateroot.com
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Steve Meyer (Part 2) Former National Promotion Director for Capitol Records & Universal/MCA
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John Fee is a very down to earth person. I met him recently and it was a pleasure. I hope to see him perform in the future.
Awesome
They need to sing a song they wrote...what we love to do...was sung by the statlers
Shades of his daddy!
I'm a big fan of John and so is all my family.
Excellent ! They write them a couple of hit songs and they could be walking in their father's footsteps.
Awesome!
So so great.
Their humor and antics are so similar to their dad’s. Love it. 💖
Wilson sounds so much like his dad on the low notes. Love them. ❤️
Splendid performance-thank you for posting.
Great song!
Thanks Steve! Actually that was just a live audio working track with me playing harmonica and guitar, but I need to cut a studio version because all the world is getting even crazier!
⛳️Aloha from the Golf park in Kapa’au, Hawaii: 🎵Fine sounds mahalo 🎶🎶🌝
Find me a band
John fee is one Farout n Groovy CAT
There's never a dull moment in Greg's high energy performances. Elliott & Kris fill out the sound.
Pandaman, yes, he's kinda tamed down on this set. When you're in Nashville, check him out at The Joelton Hardware store on Saturday Nights to see him more animated 😀.
Great interviewer! Got a more authentic response from Chris than I’ve heard in other interviews. Really connected.
I love this song and your version is awesome!!!
Great stuff, Billy.