Bryan McPherson's guest appearances

Bryan McPherson

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Zach Callison

Robbie Fulks

Genevieve Smith

Ronan Chris Murphy

Rob Morrow

Celine Dion

Steve Dawson

Tim Easton

Mark Lane

John Convertino

OwlTail

In this episode, I interview friend and fellow musicianBryan McPherson. Bryan is a genuinely good dude who does nearly everything (music, video production, photography, and more) and has been doing some pretty cool stuff to stay busy in the time of COVID-19.In the episode, we talk about pivotal moments of musical inspiration, as well as our personal experiences with addiction and recovery and how they've shaped us as people and musicians. It really digs into self-awareness, self-confrontation and acceptance, and also explores the tendency for those living the touring lifestyle to run from their problems.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adirtbagsguide/support

In this episode, I interview friend and fellow musicianBryan McPherson. Bryan is a genuinely good dude who does nearly everything (music, video production, photography, and more) and has been doing some pretty cool stuff to stay busy in the time of COVID-19. In the episode, we talk about pivotal moments of musical inspiration, as well as our personal experiences with addiction and recovery and how they've shaped us as people and musicians. It really digs into self-awareness, self-confrontation and acceptance, and also explores the tendency for those living the touring lifestyle to run from their problems. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adirtbagsguide/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adirtbagsguide/support</a>

Singer Bryan McPherson has a tattoo of the unmistakable silhouette of United States of America on his right arm - the contiguous 48 states, at least. This may seem a strange idiosyncrasy for an artist who is largely considered a protest singer. Truly, McPherson pulls no punches when pointing out the darker side of his homeland, and given the dynamic, folk-punk delivery of his songs about the labor movement, race relations, income inequality, women’s rights, gay rights and other causes of the oppressed and marginalized, it is nearly impossible to not be moved by his message. His agile and shouted tenor, uptempo guitar playing and frenetic harmonica accompaniment are reminiscent of an amped up Woody Guthrie - or maybe Dylan on speed - and McPherson is fearless about taking his message to the people, logging thousands of miles playing solo shows from coast to coast and sleeping in his van along the way. If there is a salient criticism of modern activism it is that it lacks heart and focus, but Bryan McPherson has both of these things in spades - because it’s when he slows down his tempos, dials down his rage and delivers stark, first-person songs about love and the loss of loved ones that his strong, vulnerable and indelible heart shines through. McPherson’s new album, Wedgewood, was recorded in a rustic studio near an abandoned gold mine in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains - a long way from his hometown of Boston. The collection of songs was named for the brand of wood burning stove that he tended to stay warm, and the theme of fire imparts the music with a palpable feeling of searing change. Bryan McPherson may be a slightly anachronistic protest singer in the Internet Age, but he is offering no vague indictments of those in power, he’s as real as they come. A keen eye will reveal that there are no state lines or red or blue ink to divide the country on McPherson’s tattoo, and that’s an apt reminder for all of those singing and fighting for a better world.

Episode 141: Bryan McPherson

Jim Pugh

Folk-punk troubadour Bryan McPherson has just released his latest album Wedgewood which with first single “Born On A Highway” that starts with a vocal intro by his young nieces. Touring year-round, Bryan has hit the road many times with punk luminaries Dropkick Murphys, opened for the legendary Chuck Berry and boasts a fan in Slash. And he puts his music to work with Occupy in Oakland, with a strong drive for social justice.He joins Music Friday Live! This Friday with songs from the new album and stories from the road.Jim Pugh is currently President of the Little Village Foundation for Music but his career spans over 40 years as a keyboardist. He has recorded and performed with a star-studded array of musicians including BB King, Etta James, Robert Cray, Boz Scaggs and Van Morrison and many others. He has performed on a dozen CDs with the likes of Robert Cray, Tommy Castro and The Gospel Hummingbirds and been a member of The Robert Cray Band since 1989. Jim has 4 platinum and 4 gold CDs, 20 Grammy nominated CDs and 5 Grammies. We are proud he joins us this Friday.

Folk-punk troubadour Bryan McPherson has just released his latest album Wedgewood which with first single “Born On A Highway” that starts with a vocal intro by his young nieces. Touring year-round, Bryan has hit the road many times with punk luminaries Dropkick Murphys, opened for the legendary Chuck Berry and boasts a fan in Slash. And he puts his music to work with Occupy in Oakland, with a strong drive for social justice.He joins Music Friday Live! This Friday with songs from the new album and stories from the road. Jim Pugh is currently President of the Little Village Foundation for Music but his career spans over 40 years as a keyboardist. He has recorded and performed with a star-studded array of musicians including BB King, Etta James, Robert Cray, Boz Scaggs and Van Morrison and many others. He has performed on a dozen CDs with the likes of Robert Cray, Tommy Castro and The Gospel Hummingbirds and been a member of The Robert Cray Band since 1989. Jim has 4 platinum and 4 gold CDs, 20 Grammy nominated CDs and 5 Grammies. We are proud he joins us this Friday.

Music funder Jim Pugh and activist singer Bryan McPherson on music and change.