My Backstage Pass
Join hosts Lee Zimmerman & Billy Hubbard as they take you backstage for conversations with singer songwriters, musicians, and music industry professionals! Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. Lee is a former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS affiliated television stations. Lee recently authored "Americana Music - Voices, Visionaries & Pioneers of an Honest Sound" which is now available on Amazon and other outlets. Lee also played a key role in securing airplay for Jimmy Buffett’s first major hit, “Margaritaville” so you can blame him for the fact that it’s become something akin to a Parrot heads’ national anthem! During his time at Capital records Lee also worked with such legends as Paul McCartney, Bob Seger, the Steve Miller Band, and others. You can contact Lee at lezim@bellsouth.net.
Billy Hubbard is a Tennessee based Singer/Songwriter signed with Spectra Music Group and was a Regional Director of A&R for a company that published a Grammy winning song in 2013, as well as a music and podcast producer. Billy is also the venue developer and co-founder of the legendary venue "The Station" in East Tennessee. As an artist Billy is endorsed by Godin's Simon & Patrick Guitars and his YouTube channel has had over 3.5 million viewers. Billy's self titled album was released October 2023 by Spectra Music Group and now available on iTunes, Amazon, and all major outlets! You can find Billy Hubbard online at http://www.BillyHubbard.com
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My Backstage Pass intro/outro music credit: Billy Hubbard 'Waitin' On The Wind" (intro), and "Lonesome When I'm With You" (outro)
Episodes
65 episodes
Son of Elvis Part 2 - John Smith Presley Say's His DNA Proves He's The Son Of Elvis & Talks About His New Movie & Netflix Special
Join Billy Hubbard and his wife Sarah on this part 2 special episode with Singer Songwriter John Smith Presley, a man who has presented DNA and other convincing evidence to prove he is the...
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Episode 65
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1:00:00
Michelle Malone Discusses Her Latest Album Featuring an Array of Special Guests
Michelle Malone joins hosts Billy and Sarah Hubbard for a fun conversation about her 16th studio album, ...
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Episode 64
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50:03
Paul Kelly's Fever Keeps Burning To Light A Decades Long Career
Paul Kelly is one of the leading artists making music in Australia and given his remarkable legacy — consisting of some 29 albums and a career that extends back nearly four decades — he rightfull...
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Episode 63
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26:17
Rachael Sage Shares Thoughts On Her New Album
Rachael Sage sometimes seems like a force of nature. A distinctive and expressive artist, she could also be considered as one of the individuals at the forefront of the women's movement, having founded ...
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Episode 62
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38:29
Jim Gaines - The Road Out Of Memphis
Note from My Backstage Pass producer and host Billy Hubbard - After hearing the sad news of the passing of our legendary producer/engineer friend Jim Gaines on November 9th 2024, I wanted to re-release this episode of our conversation from ...
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Episode 61
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43:36
Warren Haynes Talks About His New Solo Album, Million Voices Whisper
It’s little wonder why Grammy Award winning guitarist, vocalist, producer, and band leader Warren Haynes has been hailed by every major publication worldwide. As a solo artist, member of the Allman Brothers Band and leader of the group Gov’t Mu...
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Episode 60
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34:56
Grayson Capps Discusses The Origin Of His Inspiration
Grayson Capps is an intuitive songwriter, but on his latest album — his seventh to date — he backtracks to his earliest influences with an affecting set of covers that he became enamored with early on. Titled Heartbreak, Misery & Death<...
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Episode 59
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29:21
Willy Braun Of Reckless Kelly Offers Insight Into What Makes His Band Distinctive
Reckless Kelly boasts an indomitable career all their own. Led by brothers Willy (vocals/guitar) and Cody Braun (vocals/fiddle/mandolin/harmonica), they’re often referred to as an “alternative country-rock” outfit, but in truth they’re much mor...
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Episode 58
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32:25
Reckless Kelly’s Cody Braun Lets Loose
Cody Braun is one of the guiding lights in Reckless Kelly, a band long known as one of the beacons of Austin’s much fabled music scene. Along with his brother Willy, he’s played an essential role in the 1...
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Episode 57
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31:33
A Fun Late Night Conversation With Hit Singer Songwriter Billy Droze & Manager Donna Sue Roberts
Join hosts Billy and Sarah Hubbard for a fun late night hangout with Billy Droze and his manager Donna Sue Roberts for a conversation filled with laughter! Born in Lafayette, Louisiana in 1986, the 10th of 12 children,
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Episode 56
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1:03:26
Ralph Stanley II Makes His Father Proud
There’s an old saying, “Like father, like son.” Nevertheless, being the child of a famous parent can be a double edged sword. Certain doors may be opened but the expectations can run very high. That would especially seem the case when i...
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Episode 55
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31:45
Randall Bramblett Shares His Captivating Career
By any description, Randall Bramblett can claim a varied career. Aside from the fact that he’s released no fewer than 15 solo albums, as a solo artist, he’s also been a much in-demand session player, having worked with Gregg Allman, Bonnie Rait...
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Episode 54
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42:32
Ruthie Foster Makes The Most Of Her "Mileage"
The milestone tenth studio album from folk-blues luminary Ruthie Foster, Mileage finds the singer-songwriter reflecting on a life that’s been full of professional triumphs, courtesy of a musical journey that took a sel...
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Episode 53
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38:15
Y&T Records Founder Rich Ulloa Shares His Passion For His Pursuit Of Music
Rich Ulloa has always been passionate about music. That was evident early on when he established one of the most important independent record stores in the nation with Miami's Yesterday and Today Records. That led to the founding of
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Episode 52
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41:26
Talented Teen Wyatt Ellis Talks About A Rapid Ascent To Superstardom
Wyatt Ellis shares his backstory and music from his debut album Happy Valley. Born not far from the Great Smoky Mountains, Wyatt Ellis' first recollection of hearing the mandolin was Bobby Osborne’s iconic solo on the Os...
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Episode 51
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27:22
Son of Elvis Part 1 - John Smith Presley Say's His DNA Proves He's The Son Of Elvis & Talks About His New Movie & Netflix Special
(Hear part 2 at this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/1300885/episodes/16246491 ) Join Billy Hubbard and his wife...
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Episode 50
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38:40
Charlie Overbey Talks About His New Album And Continuing An Outlaw Ethic
Charlie Overbey, once labeled the “Punk Rock Spy In The House Of Honky Tonk" by none other than Lemmy of Motorhead, has redefined the outlaw ethos of Americana music. That’s never been more evident than with the release of his new album, aptly ...
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Episode 49
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38:28
Graham Sharp of The Steep Canyon Rangers Talks About The Peaks They've Climbed
Simply stated, Steep Canyon Rangers rank among the upper echelon of today’s most prominent bluegrass bands. They’ve extended their musical template far beyond any confined parameters and into the realms of mass appeal, courtesy of songs that re...
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Episode 48
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35:49
Steve Forbert Talks About His Newest Album 'Daylight Savings Time'
Grammy nominated artist Steve Forbert, best known for the classic "Romeo's Tune," is a true American musical treasure, a fact underscored by his newest album Daylight Savings Time, to be released on September 20, 2024 via Blue Rose Mus...
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Episode 47
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35:48
John Oates Talks About Moving Forward Into the Future
Although many people still think of him as the “And Oates” in the extraordinarily successful Hall & Oates, one of the best-selling duos of all time, John Oates stands on his own as a prolific singer, songwriter, producer, and solo artist. N...
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Episode 46
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36:12
Andy Hall Of The Infamous StringDusters Talks About Their New Album 'Songs from the River'
The GRAMMY® Award-winning Americana quintet—Andy Falco [guitar], Chris Pandolfi [banjo], Andy Hall [dobro], Jeremy Garrett [fiddle], and Travis Book [double bass]—have musical influences that truly run the gamut, but their common denomin...
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Episode 45
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50:45
Jon Langford Reflects On His Multi-Media Abilities
Jon Langford was originally the drummer for the punk band The Mekons when it formed at the University of Leeds in 1977, but he later took up the guitar as other band members left. Since the...
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Episode 44
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44:46
Uncle Lucius Frontman Kevin Galloway Talks About Their Return
Passion and persistence are key traits when it comes to finding success in today’s music realms. The band that goes by the name Uncle Lucius took that fact to heart after going on hiatus in 2018 and regrouping five years later. “We star...
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Episode 43
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33:40
John McEuen Gets Down To The Nitty Gritty & Shares News About 'The Newsman'
There are some who still think of multi-instrumentalist John McEuen as the lively multi-instrumentalist who helped found the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in the mid ‘60s and then remained at the band’s helm for some 50 years. Nevertheless, after part...
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Episode 42
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