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Register now for Poss Music Works' 4th Annual Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat! TODAY'S EPISODE: Chloe Kimes (Nashville, TN) doesn't mess around. She's here to rock the festival stage, the campground, the parking lot, the living room, the honky-tonk, and bigger and bigger stages all the time! She (and her band) brought the house down at Summer Sundown Music Festival this past September and are consistently crisscrossing the national Americana circuit with a rowdy brand of folk rock. You can sense that we are hearing a star on the rise. Raised in small town Michigan (like The Accidentals, Billy Strings, Patty PerShayla, and so many more Michiganders) Chloe is now celebrating her 10th year in Nashville. Joined here by her fiddle player, Cat McDonald, the hard-traveling artist rocks her 5 most popular songs at a packed Starlight Listening Room. Follow Chloe on social media and don't miss her the next time she comes to your area. Setlist: 1. He Still Listens to the Radio (Hammer & Nail Me) 2. I'll Be Going 3. Afraid to Die 4. Coors Light 5. Stand to Gain Chloe Kimes: Esteemed Guest w/ Cat McDonald on fiddle Bill Poss: Host, Producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer Emily Clark: Video, All the Other Things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Spiritual Guidance +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Do you want to attend a live taping of the podcast? Email [email protected] to be added to the guest list. UPCOMING PODCAST RECORDING SCHEDULE  2/9/26 -- Aaron Lee Tasjan 2/28/26 -- Hope Dunbar (at the Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat 2026) 3/1/26 -- Bill Passalacqua (at the LGWSR) 3/9/26 -- Mark Stuart 4/26/26 -- Gary Schoenberger We'll be recording most episodes at our intimate new venue, The Starlight Listening Room @ Poss Music Works HQ — 1915 S Banker St., Effingham IL. Doors open at 6:30pm. We ask that you arrive no later than 6:45pm to claim your seat. The show starts promptly at 7pm and ends just after 9pm. The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience. After the first set of 5 songs, we take a short break, and then the artist will play another 5 song set during which the audience (you!) can ask questions or make a request. Garrett Burris is your audio engineer and producer. Emily Clark on the video. JJ Passalacqua with the weather. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! - No cover! (tips for the artist are encouraged) - Buy merch directly from the artist - Drawring Prizes - BYOB - Light Snacks Provided Subscribe to our show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

TODAY'S EPISODE: Shanna in a Dress (St. Louis, MO) joins us with 5 songs ranging from a goofy song about an honest dating profile, to a devastating take on loving someone through a fight with dementia. Shanna's energy is infectious and she lives for the type of songwriting and community we celebrate on the podcast. This is a special episode with an artist who is smack dab in her element talking shop about songs and life! Shanna in a Dress: Esteemed Guest Bill Poss: Host, Producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer Emily Clark: Video, All the Other Things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Spiritual Guidance Do you want to attend a live taping of the podcast? Email [email protected] to be added to the guest list. We'll be recording most episodes at our intimate new venue, The Starlight Listening Room @ Poss Music Works HQ — 1915 S Banker St., Effingham IL. Doors open at 6:30pm. We ask that you arrive no later than 6:45pm to claim your seat. The show starts promptly at 7pm and goes to just after 9pm. The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience. Garrett Burris is your audio engineer and producer. Emily Clark on the video. JJ Passalacqua with the weather. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! After the first set of 5 songs, we take a short break, and then the artist will play another 5 song set during which the audience (you!) can ask questions or make a request. - No cover! (tips for the artist are encouraged) - Buy merch directly from the artist - Drawring Prizes - BYOB - Light Snacks Provided UPCOMING SCHEDULE  1/29/26 -- Chloe Kimes 2/9/26 -- Aaron Lee Tasjan 2/28/26 -- Hope Dunbar (at the Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat 2026) 3/1/26 -- Bill Passalacqua (at the LGWSR) 3/9/26 -- Mark Stuart 3/23/26 -- Robbie Fulks, musician 4/26/26 -- Gary Schoenberger Subscribe to our show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

Moccasin Creek Festival 2026 1st Wave Announcement Hidden In Today's Episode! TODAY'S EPISODE: Justin Rose and Tait Kelly are mainstays of the STL music scene and you can find them traversing the festival circuit each year with their band Justin Rose & the Green Thumbs. This podcast episode sees them strip their 7 piece band's songs down to just 2: guitar and mandolin. Justin's heartfelt arrangements sound great in an acoustic setting and the guitar and mandolin picking are some of the finest we've had on the show. Enjoy today's episode and follow Justin on social media! The band's new EP "Searching" is available everywhere you stream your music! Justin Rose w/ Tait Kelly: Esteemed Guests Bill Poss: Host, producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, producer Emily Clark: Video, all the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Dog Wrangler Do you want to attend a live taping of the podcast? Email [email protected] to be added to the guest list. The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

TODAY'S EPISODE: Hunter Peebles is a sweet-singing, slick-songwriting, and seriously hard-working troubadour, headquartered in St. Louis, MO. You can find Hunter Peebles & the Moonlighters traversing the Midwest with their raucous country sound, including a stop at Summer Sundown Music Festival 2025 this past September. And you can hear their new single "Bring Back My Heart" now anywhere you stream your music! It was a blast to host Hunter as he is right in the thick of becoming a well-known artist in the Midwest Americana world. Enjoy this fun episode as we peel back the layers of his 5 most popular songs. Hunter Peebles: Esteemed Guest Bill Poss: Host, producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, producer Emily Clark: Video, all the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Fabulous Shoes The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

TODAY'S EPISODE: Alex Thoele is a singer/songwriter from our very own neck of the woods (Teutopolis, IL) now residing in the great (and windy!) state of Colorado. Well known for his antics on stage with Chain Station and off stage around the jamfire, Alex brings pure joy and a mischievous grin wherever his acoustic leads him. This week's podcast dives in to some great new solo material, as well as stories behind some of Chain Station's most beloved tunes - some of which Alex told in front of his mother for the first time. Ope. Alex Thoele: Esteemed Guest Bill Poss: Host, producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, producer Emily Clark: Video, all the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Wicked Curveballs The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

TODAY'S EPISODE: Sarah Beatty joins us today from Ontario, Canada for an exciting episode of the podcast. Sarah was in Effingham, IL this past September for Summer Sundown Music Festival, seeing her perform at one of our PMW events for the first time since 2019. It was a thrill to have her back in the area for the festival and a treat to have her on the podcast the following week. For those who know Sarah, it will come as no surprise that she had sharp-witted answers to Bill's questions and put on a brilliant performance. For those who are new to Sarah, you're in for a treat! Enjoy today's episode with the always thoughtful, and mega talented, Sarah Beatty! "Eclectic and captivating, songwriter and scientist Sarah Beatty might be best described as a late night conversation between Joni Mitchell, Julie Andrews and Albert Einstein. With a voice as sharp as a silver-spur and dangerous as a diamond-backed sidewinder, she's a curious observer and constant inquirer of life's offerings." -- https://www.sarahbeatty.ca/ Sarah Beatty: Esteemed Guest Bill Poss: Host, producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, producer Emily Clark: Video, all the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Ice Cream Taste Tester The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

TODAY'S EPISODE: We are thrilled to welcome The Local Honeys to episode 1 of season 4 of The Guest List! This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Summer Sundown Music Festival on Lake Sara, outside of Effingham, IL. We hope you enjoy this FULL BAND on-site festival performance, the first of its kind on our show. What an amazing band. What a great interview. Go see them live! "Montana Hobbs and Linda Jean Stokley made history in 2015 when they became the first two women to earn Bachelor of Arts from Morehead State University from the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music. They are versatile in their performance and able to captivate audiences while educating them on the rich history of Kentucky folk music." - Kentucky Council Esteemed Guests: The Local Honeys Bill Poss: Host, producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, producer Emily Clark: Video, all the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, our guiding light Special thanks to Aaron Dodson for his work on sound and production on this episode! The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

TODAY'S EPISODE: Grant Peeples (Tallahassee, FL) is a singer/songwriter who got his start in live music at age 50, after a stretch of island living saw him build and manage his own small hotel. He turned to music at the urging of a friend and has since carved out a name for himself as a songwriter whose lyrics often touch on political or otherwise thought-provoking themes. Grant writes from a passionate place, and brings wit, humor, philosophy, and songcraft all to life right in front of your ears. Esteemed Guest: Grant Peeples Bill Poss: Host, producer Garrett Burris: Co-host, producer Emily Clark: Video, all the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, background vocals, firm handshakes The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

NOTE: Today's episode features a SNEAK PEEK of the 2025 Little Grassy Get Down lineup! Be the first to know who is coming to Touch of Nature this October! You'll have to listen to the episode to find the announcement! TODAY'S EPISODE: Katie Dahl (Door County, WI) is a singer/songwriter/playwright whose lyrics are courageously honest and whose live shows are devilishly funny. We were thrilled to have Katie be a part of our Songwriter Retreat in March 2025, and she's since won Kerrville New Folk Winner (May 2025)! This episode of the podcast features polished songwriting that all our songwriter friends should take note of. Esteemed Guest: Katie Dahl Bill Poss: Host Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer Emily Clark: Video, All the other things JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Ventriloquism  The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

TODAY'S EPISODE: Lucas Wayne (Carmi, IL) has crafted a catalog of witty, heartfelt, songs that range from honky-tonk rippers to folky ballads...all the way to country soul. The southern IL singer/songwriter has a unique tenor voice, a knack for songs that have just the right amount of all the right ingredients, and a passion for performing and creating his own brand of unique Illinois music. He carries a disarming nature and isn't afraid to get right to the business of hashing out what's on his mind...and sometimes it even goes beyond quotes from The Big Lebowski. Don't miss Lucas Wayne and the Cottonmouths, the full band version of Lucas's project, at Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, and stages all across the Midwest and beyond. Lucas Wayne: Esteemed Guest Bill Poss: Host Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer, Theme Song Composer JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Referee Emily Clark: Video The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriters' Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

TODAY'S EPISODE: With a career spanning 11 albums and several different cities-called-home across the years, Jess Klein has been churning out memorable and heartfelt songs since the early 2000s. Her stop on The Guest List tapped into her deep and undying passion for sharing songs with anyone who wants to listen. Jess was a Main Stage act at Moccasin Creek Festival 2024 and her storied music career often revolves around Austin, TX, a place where Bill also called home. Enjoy today's episode with North Carolina-based Jess Klein. Jess Klein: Esteemed Guest Bill Poss: Host Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer, Theme Song Composer JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Choreography Emily Clark: Video The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

TODAY'S EPISODE: It's not often we get to feature a fingerstyle guitar player of Pierce Crask's ability and talent level on the show. But beyond the great songwriting and singing, today's episode features top level guitar playing. Pierce has been entertaining for most of his life, including a 2024 appearance (and forthcoming 2025 appearance) at Moccasin Creek Festival. Today, he offers up his top 5 song list in chronological order from when they were first recorded. Enjoy the music, the conversation, and a few good laughs from today's guest from Skokie, IL... Pierce Crask: Esteemed Guest Bill Poss: Host Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer, Theme Song Composer JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Voiceunders Emily Clark: Video The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

TODAY'S EPISODE: The songwriting duo My Politic joins us on today's episode for a look into how they've crafted such a large catalog of well articulated, thoughtful songs...and a full tour schedule, all while living 600 miles apart! Kaston and Nick formed the group in their late teens and don't intend to slow down. They have produced 11 records together, the most recent of which will be out this spring. While they don't shy away from political themes, My Politic takes a more well-rounded approach to their lyrical content and touch on themes across all levels of the human experience. And dang do they sound great! Enjoy today's episode and check them out at www.mypoliticmusic.com. My Politic: Esteemed Guests Bill Poss: Host Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer, Theme Song Composer JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Deeply Offensive and Off-color Jokes Emily Clark: Video The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

TODAY'S EPISODE: Southern Illinois songwriting stalwarts, Carter and Connelley, join us for today's episode. The duo has been writing and playing music together for over 35 years and you can feel it while they're performing. The songs reflect a deep appreciation for folk music, storytelling, and nature. The delivery is sharp-witted, often funny, and heartfelt all at once. This podcast was recorded Sunday, March 2nd at our Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat at Touch of Nature in Makanda, IL. Special thanks to all the staff at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center https://ton.siu.edu/  Curt Carter and Tom Connelley: Esteemed Guests Bill Poss: Host Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer, Theme Song Composer JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Getaway Driver Emily Clark: Video The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!

TODAY'S EPISODE: Enjoy today's episode with Mat Kuhlig, recorded Saturday, March 1st on location at the Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat -- one of Poss Music Works' flagship events. Thanks to everyone who traveled to Makanda, IL and made our 3rd annual retreat an inspirational gathering of songwriters and creatives. Mat Kuhlig (Flora, IL) is a mainstay of the Poss Music Works festival lineup, performing at Moccasin Creek Festival and Summer Sundown Music Festivals over the years. You can find him most Wednesdays at Bill's open mic in downtown Effingham, IL at Village Wine and Spirits.  Mat is a connoisseur of fine songs, pipe tobacco, and old guitars. His songs draw you in with their seeming simplicity and then you find yourself lost in the layers in between. The message doesn't take long to unfold and leave you contemplating every new twist and turn. Mat Kuhlig: Esteemed Guest Bill Poss: Host Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Fancy Boots Emily Clark: Video The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience at the Poss Music Works headquarters in Effingham, IL. Garrett Burris on the 1s and 2s. JJ Passalacqua with the news. It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List! Thanks to our sponsor Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends! Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com. Go see live music!