Meet Me in Music is a podcast that explores the sound, stories, and soul of St. Louis music—past, present, and future.
Hosted by Neil Salsich, each episode features conversations with artists, musicians, and creatives who are shaping the culture of the city and beyond. From legendary influences to rising voices, the show dives into what makes St. Louis a powerful and often overlooked force in the music world.
Through real conversations, behind-the-scenes stories, and live performances, Meet Me in Music uncovers the artistry, collaboration, and community that define the St. Louis sound.
Whether you're a lifelong musician or just a fan of great music, this podcast invites you into the room—where creativity happens, connections are made, and the music speaks for itself.
Jimmy Griffin - From King of the Hill to El Monstero
In this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with Jimmy Griffin — St. Louis guitarist, singer, and frontman behind El Monstero, Celebration Day, Hard Promises, The Incurables, and the '90s major-label rock band King of the Hill — to talk about a career that's taken him from basement covers gigs to the Hammersmith Odeon and back home again. This one is pure storytelling. Jimmy's been on nearly every side of the music business — signed rocker, touring sideman, guitar tech,...
25 Sept 2026
Lisa Ramey - Wild Ride to The Voice
In this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with Lisa Ramey — a St. Louis-raised singer, songwriter, and performer who's toured the world, competed on The Voice, and currently sings on tour with Zayn — to talk about the winding, say-yes-to-everything path that built her career. This is a conversation packed with reinvention: a homeschooled St. Louis kid becomes an 11-season Muny veteran, walks away from a hit national tour to chase songwriting, talks her way into New Yor...
11 Sept 2026
Meet Me in Music - From Ferguson to the Hollywood Bowl with Emanuel Harrold
In this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with Emanuel Harrold — drummer for Gregory Porter, leader of his own project Brooklyn Saint, and the first-ever drummer to join the show — to talk about the discipline, humility, and hard-won lessons behind a career built one gig at a time. Fresh off a run at the Hollywood Bowl, Emanuel opens up about what it actually takes to sit in the drum chair for one of the biggest voices in music today, and why the real skill isn't playi...
28 Aug 2026
Lizzie Weber - Opens Up About Injury, Reinvention & Her Boldest Record Yet
In this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with Lizzie Weber — a St. Louis-based singer-songwriter and frontwoman of The Mighty Pines whose resume includes touring and recording alongside Grammy winners and Academy Award-winning talent — to talk about the winding, hard-won path that built her career. This is a conversation packed with the kind of full-circle moments you don't often get to hear firsthand: a childhood friendship rediscovered years later, a career-alterin...
14 Aug 2026
The Mighty Pines - Making Their New Album Together
In this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with his own bandmates — John Hussung, Gerard Erker, and Mike Murano of The Mighty Pines — for a rare, all-in-the-band conversation about their new album, Good Luck, Nice to Meet You, and what it actually takes to make music together for over a decade. This one's different from a typical episode: instead of one guest, it's the whole band talking to itself, which means the stories get more specific, the ribbing is nonstop, and ...
31 Jul 2026
Jasmine Osby - Telling St. Louis's Real Music Stories
In this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with Jasmine Osby — award-winning music journalist and arts & entertainment writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch — to talk about what it really takes to tell an artist's story right. Jasmine's path is a full-circle one: a Post-Dispatch minority scholarship intern at 18, a travel writer who circled the globe, and now the writer covering St. Louis music for the same newspaper she grew up reading. This conversation goes far ...
17 Jul 2026
Brian McCormac - Building Mr. Meyers, STL's First Hi-Fi Vinyl & Improv Jazz Lounge
On this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with Brian McCormac — longtime St. Louis talent buyer and the founder behind Mr. Meyers Live & Vinyl Lounge, a hi-fi vinyl and improv jazz concept opening in downtown Clayton. Brian traces his path from picking up a mandolin at 16 and booking his first 600-person sellout in college, to cold-calling his way into the St. Louis scene, to landing the job running Old Rock House at just 24 years old. He shares the stories behind ...
3 Jul 2026
Janet Evra — Finding Jazz Through Bossa Nova, Bass, and the Blues
On this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with award-winning jazz vocalist, bassist, bandleader, and composer Janet Evra for a conversation about immigration, discovery, the St. Louis jazz scene, and building an international career from the Midwest. Janet shares how a gap year that brought her from Gloucester, England to Principia College in 2006 evolved into a lifelong home in St. Louis. What started as a singer-songwriter path inspired by Joni Mitchell turned toward ...
19 Jun 2026
Royce Martin — From Ragtime to Rap and the Soul of St. Louis
On this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with pianist, composer, and musical innovator Royce Martin for a conversation about St. Louis history, ragtime, jazz, hip-hop, and the creation of an entirely new musical genre he calls “Swagtime.” Royce shares how a fascination with ragtime evolved into a deeper exploration of St. Louis culture, architecture, race, and the city’s often-overlooked musical legacy. Blending the rhythmic foundations of ragtime with bebop, rap, and ...
5 Jun 2026
Tim Convy on Ludo, Comedy & Building a Creative Life in St. Louis
On this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with musician, comedian, radio host, and longtime St. Louis creative Tim Convy for a conversation about chasing creativity across multiple worlds — from touring in a nationally recognized rock band to building a career in stand-up comedy, radio, and live entertainment. Tim shares the story behind Ludo, the cult-favorite band that grew from DIY tours and local shows into a nationally touring act with appearances on late night tel...
22 May 2026
Thomas Paden on Film Scores, Creative Curiosity & Building Beyond St. Louis
On this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with St. Louis pianist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Paden for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, inspiration, and carving out a musical path that reaches far beyond city limits. Thomas reflects on growing up in a deeply musical family rooted in church, learning through self-exploration, and developing a sound shaped by jazz, gospel, film scores, and modern fusion. He shares how influences ranging from Os...
8 May 2026
Anita Jackson on Gospel Roots, New York Dreams & The Purpose of Art
On this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with St. Louis vocalist Anita Jackson for a soulful and deeply reflective conversation about music, purpose, and the journey of a lifelong artist. Anita shares her path from discovering gospel music and church harmonies to building a career that took her all the way to New York City. She reflects on the artists and sounds that shaped her—from jazz legends and R&B greats to gospel icons—and how those influences continue to l...
24 Apr 2026
Mattie Schell on Creativity, Growth & Life as a St. Louis Musician
On this episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with St. Louis artist Mattie Schell for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about creativity, growth, and what it really means to live life as a working musician. Mattie shares her journey from small-town roots and family jam sessions to performing on stages alongside some of the most respected musicians in the industry. She opens up about finding her identity as an artist, building confidence over time, and learning how to...
10 Apr 2026
The Saint Louis Sound with Brian Owens – Legacy, Influence & Finding Your Voice in Music
On the very first episode of Meet Me in Music, host Neil Salsich sits down with acclaimed St. Louis artist Brian Owens for a powerful conversation about performance, purpose, and the legacy of music in the city. Brian shares how he approaches the stage—not as something to control, but as a shared experience with the audience. From overcoming nerves to learning how to truly connect in the moment, he breaks down the mindset that has shaped his career and made him one of the most respected perf...
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