Wick's Picks
Wick's Picks
Matthew Wickstrom
Wick's Picks is a music podcast taking a deep dive into the lives and music of some of my favorite musicians in my home region of Kentucky and beyond.
#3: Southern Avenue
This week's guest is Memphis, Tenn. based soul/blues/funk group Southern Avenue. I talk with Tierinii (vocals) and Ori Naftaly (guitar) of the Grammy-nominated quintet about their new album "Be The Love You Want," lessons that Tierinii passes down to her children through music, Memphis and Israeli roots and more. Learn more about the band at southernavenuemusic.com.
Sep 16, 2021
45 min
#2: 49 Winchester
This week's guest is Castlewood, Virginia based 49 Winchester. We talk about everything from their album "III" to yodeling, their favorite artists on New West records, childhood friendships and more. 49winchester.com You can also support Wick's Picks on Patreon for as little as $1 at patreon.com/wickspicks.
Sep 7, 2021
1 hr 5 min
#1: Grayson Jenkins
Lexington by way of Muhlenberg, Kentucky country artist Grayson Jenkins joins the podcast to talk about everything from his Western Kentucky roots to imposter syndrome, words of wisdom from Sturgill Simpson, his new album "Turning Tides" (out Aug. 27) and more. To purchase "Turning Tides," view Jenkins' upcoming tour dates and more visit GraysonJenkins.com. Our pre-interview meal was provided by the folks at Straight From Texas Bar-B-Que in Richmond, Ky. Learn more about them in a recent column I wrote here for the Lexington Herald-Leader. Don't forget that you can subscribe to the podcast on Patreon for advanced access to new episodes, discounted merch, the chance to submit interview questions for artists and more for as low as $1 per month! SHOWS THIS WEEK AT THE BURL (PODCAST SPONSOR): 8/27: Don Rogers & The Apostlebillies w/Mason Colby and Chelsea Nolan (8 p.m., $10) 8/28: The Bolo Mules (90's country hits) w/El Dorodo (8 p.m., $10) 8/29: Railbird After-Party feat. Margo Price (11:55 p.m., $25) 8/31: Valley Maker w/The Carriers (8 p.m., $10)
Aug 26, 2021
1 hr 8 min