The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast

In this episode, we catch up with the members of Fevertree - Tim Dills, John Paterson, Mike Bertoldo, and Rocco Wallz - for a hilarious and fun-filled Zoom call. The band members reminisce about their past shows, recent activities, and even share some wild and embarrassing stories. From discussing their haircuts and hunting adventures to Rocco's infamous pranks and gadgets, this episode provides an inside look at the band's dynamic...

On this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, Derrick and Jeff kick off the new year with an update on what the 2026 season has in store. The guys share news about the show’s move to a Zoom-based format for the foreseeable future, along with a few format changes designed to keep things fresh. While the look may be different, the heart of the podcast remains the same—great conversations and the powerful stories shared by the guests...

In this packed episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff kick things off by recapping their Friday night hang at Nashoba’s, where they caught a killer set from their friends in Land/Divided. Derrick also gives a big shout-out to Matt and Jennifer at Supernova Music for coming through in the clutch with some much-needed gear support.

The featured interview spotlights Scott Sudbury—lead guitarist, vocalist, and dr...

For the feature interview Derrick and Jeff sit down with Ric Chetter and Monica Summerfield from Radio Memphis to dive into the origins of the station and its mission to support local, original music. Ric shares his history at Rock 103, while Monica reflects on Memphis’ thriving independent film scene back in the day. They also reveal the story of how they met, Monica’s first introduction to radio, and the exciting new collaboratio...

In this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff kick things off by teasing some exciting new content coming to the show through the holidays — and what listeners can expect during the off-season from the traditional interview format.

Then, the guys welcome Doug McMinn, a lifelong Memphis drummer known for his work with Roxy Love, The Deb Jam Band, and Southbound, just to name a few. Doug shares stories from de...

Greg shares his journey through the music industry with Black Oak Arkansas, overcoming personal struggles, working at School of Rock and his current work with FreeWorld.

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In this jam-packed episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff kick things off by spotlighting the incredible AI handiwork of Shawn Few and Josh Haynes, reacting to and breaking down their creative video projects with plenty of laughs and insight.

For the feature interview, the guys welcome all four members of the rising Memphis-based band Land/Divided — Jacob Turner, Jillian Acor, Nick Ireland, and Zach Perry. Th...

Our feature interview with Greg Reding, guitarist for Landslide: A Memphis Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, dives into his 30+ years with The Memphis All-Stars, his journey in music, and playing with legends like Black Oak Arkansas, Albert King, and Chuck Berry.

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On this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff kick things off by celebrating some exciting music news — their friend John Roth has officially joined the legendary rock band Foreigner as their newest guitarist! Derrick also shares his own big announcement about stepping in as the new bassist for Pulse: Memphis Tribute to Pink Floyd.

For the feature interview, the guys sit down with Tom Slagle, saxophonist and...

Special guest Angela Burton joins the show to discuss her acoustic work with Bob Bocia, Mike Hart, Dave Morshack, and her collaborations with Mandy Thomas and the band Crusin’ Heavy.

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In this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff kick things off by paying tribute to the legendary Ace Frehley of KISS and sharing highlights from their time at Fall Fest during the Starship featuring Mickey Thomas concert. For the feature interview, the guys welcome their friend Ken Houston, one half of the acoustic duo Ken & Darrin and lead singer of No Hit Wonders. Ken opens up about his lifelong love f...

Gene Nunez, guitarist for The Deb Jam Band, discussing his rich musical history, including his time as a studio musician at Shoe Productions and his projects in Memphis.

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In this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff sit down with Alex Pruitt, drummer for the band Formerly Known As. Alex shares how his musical journey began playing drums alongside his brother in church, which led to his time touring nationally and spending four years at Stax Music Academy. He also discusses how he connected with Shawn Few, leading to his spot in Formerly Known As, and dives into his favorite ...

Our featured guest, Robert Allen Parker, discusses his time playing with Landslide, Play Some Skynyrd and Trouble No More, his documentary Meanwhile In Memphis: The Sound of a Revolution, and gives us a glimpse into Beale Street's vibrant scene in the 80s and 90s

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In this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff welcome guitarist and vocalist Steve Taylor to the studio for an in-depth conversation about his musical journey. Steve, known for his work with Generation-X and Back In Time: The Music of Huey Lewis and the News, shares stories from his early days to his time performing with bands like Chasing Angels, Rants, and Night Call with Stephen Haynes. The trio dives int...

We chat with Phil and Rawleigh Hartzell from the band Play Rough about their move to Memphis, their time at the Stage Stop, and their various projects over the years, including Nation, M-Town, Hollywood, and The Patio Pirates.

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On this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff kick things off with a big shoutout to Matt Montgomery and Supernova Music, a local shop dedicated to supporting musicians through consignment, repairs, setups, and custom effects. They encourage listeners to support Matt and his team at 8785 Chaffee Road, Arlington, TN, United States, Tennessee - supernovamusicmemphis.com .

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We dive deep with musician Keith Blanchard as he shares stories from his acoustic work, his bass-playing career, the origin of his band Grand Theft Audio and his journey through the Memphis' music scene. We also explore his sound engineering days at Stage Stop, working with legendary bands like Warrant and Quiet Riot.

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On this exciting episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff kick things off with Stephanie Wilson-Nichols to promote Fall Fest Memphis Presents: Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas — live in concert on Saturday, October 18th at the Catholic Church of the Incarnation in Collierville, TN. Then, the guys sit down for a fun-filled interview with the legendary Mickey Thomas himself. From his Memphis connections in 1973, ...