Midnight Madness Show - 9/17/2019 - Gary Cavanaugh and Scott Barrier

 

 
 
 
There's a magic about Gary's Songs that is undefinable but its there "Don Wayne number one writer of Saginaw Michigan and Country Pumpkin" Those words define the Music Of Gary Cavanaugh .Originally from Colorado where he played professionally since he was 15. Gary was well known in Colorado, Wyoming Arizona and Montana as a performer and Songsmith. He and his partner of many years Ron Berg had a Residency gig at the Gilded Garter Saloon in Central City Colorado for most of the eighties. Gary also lived in London, England for 2 years in the 70's playing his original songs throughout Europe and signing a publishing deal with the Mervin Conn organization for a short time. At the age of 45 Gary Moved To Nashville Tennessee and was proud to be a staff writer ar Ash street Music. Gary also passed the Bluebird cafe audition in 2004 and plays the Bluebird from time to time. A accomplished songwriter Gary Co-writes regularly with number one writers Stan Webb , Gerald Smith, Jan Buckingham, Don Wayne, Jimmy Payne, Bill Whyte, Wood Newton and many others. He also writes with up and coming writers Scott Barrier, Camden West, Megan Barker, Meg Williams and many more. Gary can be seen performing regularly at all the popular Nashville songwriter venues and has been a featured writer at the Frank Brown Songwriters Festival, The smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival and plays house concerts and private events. Gary was thrilled to play on the Grand Old Opry Spotlight Radio Show with the Legendary Charlie Louvin, Don Wayne and The great CJ Watson. The show reached over six million listeners. Please take the time to listen to some of Gary's music included on the website and please drop him a line, join his fan club or just say hello.
 
http://www.garycavanaugh.com/
 
The Midnight Madness Show can be heard live on WFMC Jams every Tuesday from 7-9pm central

In the House at the GrinderHouse - 9/13/2019 - Jerry Boonstra

Jerry Boonstra is an Americana/Alt-Country singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.

He's performed everywhere from house concerts to honky-tonks. From live radio appearances to the main stage at Bean Blossom. From the Bluebird cafe to the Exit-Inn. From busking for change in subways to the offices of major record labels.

He's signed deals with and been recorded by Grammy winning Americana/Country producer Tony Brown (Steve Earle, The Mavericks, George Strait, Todd Snider).

As a writer he's had cuts by other artists including Highway 101, Americana artist Darrell Scott and Scottish rock superstars Big Country. His songs have been used on NPR as well as European television.

“Soldier of the Lord” is his latest effort. The first single from a forthcoming album, the song is a modern Appalachian folktale as grim and honest as an empty bottle of Rebel Yell. One astute reviewer remarked that, “ if Joel and Ethan Coen ever started a band, “Soldier of the Lord” would be the first single.”

 

In the House at the GrinderHouse - 9/6/2019 - Paul Cicero

 
 
Fast becoming one of Middle Tennessee's most sought-after
co-writers and entertainers, Paul J Cicero has been embraced by the songwriting community. Because his music blends the genres, embracing his hard rocking Illinois roots, his faith, and the country music of middle TN, Paul is able to work with songwriters from across the music spectrum. His passionate and honest lyrics resonate with the audience while his "goofy creative" sense of humor keeps them in their seats. An active member of the International Singer-Songwriters Association, Paul has performed at such Nashville icons as Bluebird Café, Bobby's Idle Hour, and Commodore Grill and has performed for the past three years at the Smokey Mountain Songwriters Festival in Gatlinburg TN. He has been featured on multiple air & internet radio stations across the globe.
Paul is a regular host at the legendary Jim Oliver's Smokehouse in Monteagle,TN and is the creator and host of the "Between the Lines Songwriters Showcase" showcase at Between the Burgers Bistro in Manchester, TN. Paul's song "Open Mic" was played on Nashville's "Legend" WSM radio.

Midnight Madness Show - 9/10/2019 - Stephen Payne

 

 
 
 
Stephen Payne is this week's guest on The Midnight Madness Show.
 
The Midnight Madness Show can be heard live on WFMC Jams every Tuesday from 7-9pm central

Songwriters Round at the Commodore Grille - 10/20/2019

 

 

Come join us at the Commodore Grille for a great night of live music. Out of town fans can listen live on WFMC Jams every Sunday starting at 7pm Central.
 
 
WFMC Jams will be broadcasting live from the Holiday Inn Nashville Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN at the Songwriters Round and Open Mic Night hosted by Debi Champion.
 
 
6:30 Scott Sanford & friends
7:00 Billy D & friends
7:30 Ty Warner, Antoinette Ollesen, Billy Lee
8:00 Donnie Winters
8:30 Emi Sunshine, Hera Lynn, Vanessa Hill
9:00 Kate Mallen, Pime Hernandez, Justin Leigh & Kelly Walters

 

In the House at the GrinderHouse - 8/30/2019 - Bill Whyte

 

Bill is originally from the St Louis area and currently resides in Nashville, TN. Since he was sixteen, Bill has been writing songs, entertaining and making people laugh and hosting award winning morning radio shows. He has performed at corporate events, casinos, fairs, comedy clubs and more.

THE SONGWRITER

Bill’s song “Safe Haven” co-written with Jimmy Fortune, Syndi Perry and Hillary Scott is on the current “Love Remains” album by Hillary Scott & The Scott Family that won the Grammy Award in 2017 for Best Contemporary Christian Album.

He also has the current title track on the new Joe Nichols CD “Crickets”…and his songs have been recorded by Linda Davis, Brady Seals, Ray Stevens, Cledus T. Judd, Karen Wheeler, Brooke and Darren Adlridge, Brent Burns and others.
In 2016 he landed a #1 Gospel Bluegrass song "He's A Coming" recorded by Darin and Brooke Aldridge.
Bill’s song “Cornhole The Song” was the featured piece of music in the recently released independent movie “Cornhole The Movie”…that features the popular Midwest bean bag game.

Through the years, Bill has performed with, Jeff Dunham, Heywood Banks, Larry the Cable Guy, Crystal Gayle, Little Big Town, Gary Morris and many others. And in 2019 Bill signed an exclusive publishing deal with Billy Blue Publishing in Nashville.

Bill has two comedy song CD’s available. “Off The Wall” recorded “live” at the Bluebird Café in Nashville and the recently released “Leave Em’ Laughing”.
THE RADIO GUY
Bill is an accomplished radio broadcaster hosting morning shows in Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Nashville. He has been nominated three times for the CMA (Country Music Association) “Air Personality of the Year” and was honored to the CMA Award for Best Large Market Personality in 1991. Bill is also a winner of the Gavin “Large Market Broadcast Personality of The Year” as well as an AIR Award for “Best New Radio Show” in Nashville.
In 2012 Bill was awarded the highest honor for a Country Radio personality when he was inducted into the Country Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Currently Bill works on air for “The Legend” 650AM WSM in Nashville.
As a syndicated writer for both United Stations and Premiere in New York, Bill provides comedy bits for production and distribution to morning radio shows across the country. He has also been the most frequent guest host for the Bob Kingsley Top 40 Countdown Show. Just this year, the CMA Broadcast Hall of Fame has honored Bill with a nomination.

And he’s hosted a number of “live” syndicated performance shows hosting world premiers for Patty Loveless and Jo Dee Messina to name a couple. He has also guest hosted for Bob Kingsley on his national countdown show numerous times.

THE ENTERTAINER

As far as a performer…whether he's picking on pseudo celebrities in his song "CELEBUTARD" or wondering how much he could get away with in "IF I HAD BOOBS" he always leaves the crowd laughing. Bill's song "I'M GOIN’ UGLY EARLY TONIGHT" which has been recorded by Cledus T. Judd, is the perfect howling climax for his stand-up/singing routine.

“I’m Going Ugly Early” written with Brent Burns finished number two a few years ago for “Novelty Song Of The Year” at the “Just Plain Folks Music Award Show” in Nashville over hundreds of entries worldwide.

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