Sound of Our Town

Sound of Our Town is a travel podcast about the music in the next town you visit: Where to go to hear and experience the best music and why; what sounds shaped that city or town’s culture and what new…

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Will sits down to talk with Ted Leo
Ted Leo is an iconic indie rock songsmith and ambassador of soul. In this season 2 wrap up of Sound of Our Town, Will and Ted have a heartfelt talk about first shows, touring, venue vibe and connection. Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on: Instagram: @DoubleElvis@WillDaileyOff…
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Kansas City, MO - All of America is Here
Host Will Dailey takes us on a tour of live music spots in the city of Kansas City, MO Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on: Instagram: @DoubleElvis@WillDaileyOfficial Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan,…
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Portsmouth, NH - Maybe Size Does Matter
Why is it that the small towns always get what it takes to maintain a vibrant music scene? In episode 10 of season 2, host Will Dailey takes you to one of his favorite little cities on the east coast. Portsmouth, New Hampshire has it all: old buildings, amazing food and more venues than its 22,000 …
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Seattle, Washington: “Here we are now, entertain us."
A city with a legacy and cloudy culture that has given us authentic artists for decades. Some known around the world who arrived on the shoulders of those like Mudhoney and the Sub Pop beginnings. It’s still hard to escape the bubble of grunge but maybe the next Seattle is just Seattle? Produced…
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Washington, DC: “Don’t mute the people”
Of course two of the most relentlessly chest and heart pounding genres originate from the capital. Something has to cut through the muck and the mire. In this episode we visit the spots that bring the truth to the capital through music. It is our arts that keep us honest and moving forward to a mor…
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Albuquerque, NM - The Song of the High Desert
If Neil Young cherished it for the escape then there is certainly mystery and beauty within the 505. In this episode we got you face melters and listening rooms. No problem. But we also have the green chili! Written by Caitlin White
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Denver, Colorado: “If the universe had a favorite venue...”
From the million year old rocks to intimate theaters, the mile high sound echoes and echoes. Maybe it’s the mountains, maybe it’s the air but one can’t deny that there is a certain expanse in these jams and spaces unlike any in America. At this altitude the sound does strange things, man. Written …
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Detroit, Michigan: Everyone is too busy to turn the lights off
Detroit has risen from the ashes before. Maybe that is where all the music comes from. Written by Samantha Farrell Special thanks to: Ann Delisi - catch her long time show on WDET in Detroit on the weekends from 11-2 Allen Penniman - city planner, urbanist and man about town Links: https://www.…
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Asheville, NC - "If you make noise, the people will come"
From street performers to Dave Grohl and Smashing Pumpkins, there is a reason why Warren Haynes’ home town is a hub for the artist and performer and why it makes this town what it is. Head Writer: Patrick Coman www.willdailey.com REFERENCES https://moogseum.org/moogseum-in-asheville-faq https:/…
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Indianapolis, Indiana: Wide Awake in Naptown
Will Dailey takes you on a musical tour of Indianapolis, Indiana. Go beyond the Brickyard to experience everything Indy has to offer, from death metal yoga to the best root beer on the planet. Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on: Instagram:@DoubleElvis@WillDaileyOfficial …
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