After a career of concert tours (Tim McGraw, Chris Cagle), numerous hits as a studio keyboard player, and an Academy of Country Music award nomination, Jeff McMahon brings his casual experience to the table for live performances and lively discussions with both established artists and those winding their way through the music industry.
Jeff sits down with Audra McLaughlin, the outstanding soul/country songstress that first gained notoriety after a four-chair turn on "The Voice" and then as a member of Blake Shelton's "Team Blake." They talk about the opportunities and obstacles of beginning a music career on television, the steps that enabled her to do music full-time, the mental health struggles after launching in the national spotlight, and why she has to always be honest as a songwriter...followed by an intimate live performance of her song, "Hate Being Me," featuring McMahon on keys and Jonathan Warren on fiddle. (Interview recorded 12/5/2023)
11 Apr 2024
Rick Monroe and the Hitmen
Rick Monroe swings by "McMahon on Keys" to give a sneak peek of the album, "Six Gun Soul," from Rick and his devoted band, The Hitmen. Together, they reflect on their early appreciation of the legendary Jim Croce ("Bad Bad Leroy Brown," "Operator," "Time in a Bottle.) They also talk about the process of making vinyl records and actually recording as a BAND in the studio. This episode features a live performance of "Which Way is Home" with Rick and Jeff, also including Maddye Trew on backup vocals.
4 Apr 2024
Ashlyn Grayce
As an artist, Ashlyn Grayce broke into the music scene with her first EP, Somethin’ ‘Bout A Song, and its debut at #4 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart and their Bestseller list; as a songwriter, she collaborates with some of Nashville's best. In this episode, Ashlyn and Jeff talk about his playing piano for her when she was still in high school, how she broke in as a songwriter, and finding Grammy-winner Sheryl Crow waiting for her backstage after a show. Together they share an intimate performance of her song, "I Need to Feel This," which they first recorded together for her debut collection. Listen in and enjoy their walk down memory lane.
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