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We sit down with Big Earl Matthews at the Good Luck Campout and trace how a campfire sing-along turns into a life built around blues, bands, and the people who make it possible. Along the way we get real about songwriting, taking chances on talent, and why music only works when you feel safe enough to be vulnerable out loud. 

• early memories of singing along to records and getting first applause at summer camp 
• discovering blues through late night radio and a life changing festival performance 
• forming Big Earl and the Crying Shame and rebuilding a Modesto music network through open mics 
• building the Poor House Millionaires with Ray and learning how obsession becomes skill 
• taking a leap on Ava Grace and shaping Gravel and Grace through constant gigs and studio work 
• turning solo drafts into finished songs through collaboration and trust 
• learning cover songs to understand structure, sections, and what makes songs work 
• creating local songwriter community with My Friends and I and the story behind Sunday Afternoon 
• celebrating Good Luck Campout - the festival energy that keeps musicians connected

Brian Jin Project's new album marks the artist's first direct engagement with America's political landscape—a human-centered exploration rather than a partisan manifesto. As Brian remarks, 'Observations of life in the 21st century'. 

We dig into how Desert Hollow begins after the two meet in Santa Monica, and how being around a working musician can rewire your whole relationship to creativity. Nicole breaks down her favorite writing mode, when the lyrics show up almost fully formed and she has to catch them fast, then do the chord work later. Xander shares his winding route from early violin exposure to guitar obsession and eventually back to the fiddle, teaching himself by ear until it becomes central to his sound.

Then we get into the heart of it: why community makes the difference. From the frustration of early practice to the “flying” feeling during a tight set, they connect joy to challenge and talk about the porch-jam magic that changed everything. You’ll also hear live music, including “Easy Feeling”, plus the Maui farm story that inspires “Pitbulls And Pigs”.

If this resonates, subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a musician friend, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. What’s one moment that made you believe you could actually do music?

Up in the Sierras at the Good Luck Campout Folk Festival had a chance to talk with Michael Gay. A great Musician and a good human all around! Song towards end is video. 

Mike and Moses sit down with German singer songwriter Vanessa Mezker.

Mark shares his unique journey from aerospace scientist to musician, exploring how his scientific mind influences his songwriting and performances. This episode delves into the intersection of science, music, and human connection, highlighting the importance of authenticity and community.

Indonesian singer-songwriter Elan Zoek joins Mike and Moses for a RoomRock Kitchen Session. Growing up on Lombok, Elan found his way from drums and guitar to becoming a frontman, eventually building a life in music in Germany. He talks about his journey, the reggae and funk influences shaping his sound today, and his ambitions for new original music — plus two live performances.

Hamburg singer-songwriter Adam Brixton joins Mike & Moses for a conversation at the kitchen table about songwriting, classical music, busking, and finding community through music. Adam shares how artists like Tommy Emmanuel, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, and Jason Mraz influenced his journey, and explains why many of his songs begin as dreams or deeply personal experiences.

The episode also features live performances of Adam's original songs Like a Hurricane and Do You Know, along with an honest discussion about creativity, resilience, and staying true to your own voice.

RoomRock celebrates independent musicians through conversations, stories, and live performances—creating a home for artists and music lovers, one episode at a time.

Singer-songwriter and Country Roads bar owner Loughrey Kuhn joins us at the kitchen table to talk about the journey that brought him to Germany and his decision to leave a desk job behind in pursuit of music. He shares the realities of trying to make a living as an independent musician, the challenges of starting over in a new country, and the long road that led him to where he is today. It's an honest and engaging conversation about risk, perseverance, and following the music wherever it leads. Find out more about his bar here

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New Zealand singer-songwriter Nick Hohepa joins us at the Kitchen Table to reflect on a lifetime of making music. Drawing on decades of experience, Nick shares a veteran's perspective on performance, perseverance, and what it takes to sustain a creative life as an artist. We also discuss his role as a mentor to younger musicians navigating the challenges of today's music industry.

Nick sticks around to perform a song from his upcoming album, Instruction Manual, making this a thoughtful and inspiring conversation for anyone who loves songwriting and the craft of making music.

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Welcome to the new podcast THE KITCHEN SESSIONS with Mike and Moses — connecting the heart of the country music scene in Hamburg and across Germany with the roots and spirit of the Modesto, California country scene. Each episode brings together musicians, stories, traditions, and the people keeping country music alive on both sides of the world.

In this episode, we sit down with Mario Ostermann

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a talented violinist who performs with different bands throughout Hamburg, including on the famous Reeperbahn in St. Pauli — Hamburg's legendary entertainment and red-light district. We talk music, live performance culture, the local country scene in Germany, and how it connects with the country roots and stories coming out of Modesto, California.

Music as Therapy: Sean Martin on Combat, PTSD, and the Power of SongwritingDescription:In this moving episode of RoomRock Podcast: 3 Songs, host Mike Armstrong (BE|AH, bARK) sits down with Sean Martin of The Quarantined.Sean opens up about his 2006–2007 deployment to Iraq as a combat soldier, sharing a thoughtful and difficult discussion on how music serves as a vital therapy for his PTSD. A man of many hats and a passionate advocate for Veterans, Sean discusses three of his original songs that define his journey from the front lines to the stage.

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In this Roomrock episode, author and musician Debora Masterson joins us for three songs and a heartfelt conversation about her new book Freedom Quest and the legacy of Freedom Quest, the Band founded by Craig Ingraham in 1973. https://deboramasterson.com   / freedomquestbook    / freedomquestbook  

The Fall of Saigon (France) is back with a song from his latest album THAT SUMMERTIME with his song THE BLACKHOLE AND THE SMALL BEE a single from an album that is in my humble opinion one of his best to date! So do yourself a favour and follow the link above and listen for yourself! You won't be disappointed!

In this Roomrock episode, author and musician Debora Masterson joins us for three songs and a heartfelt conversation about her new book Freedom Quest and the legacy of Freedom Quest, the Band founded by Craig Ingraham in 1973. https://deboramasterson.com   / freedomquestbook    / freedomquestbook  

To Craft a Song With Love

Bernard Mile' talks about his 3 Songs MADA, What a Shame, and Where Are You. It's a candid conversation of a young singer songwriter trying to showcase his music in an ever changing landscape.

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Sarima uses AI to transform her own writing into finished songs and experienced the overwhelming moment of hearing her poems come alive for the first time. What initially began as a technical experiment became a surprising discovery: hearing her own words set to music helped her find new perspectives on her depression.

Chandler Pratt- The Good Stuff- California

Chandler Pratt (The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit), speaks about his life in Europe, his solo career and his new found love of writing and singing songs.

Deep Voices 

For DeThomas, his deep, resonant voice is not just a stylistic choice—it is an extension of his self. He reflects on how, from a young age, he gravitated toward low, rich tones, rejecting the high-pitched voices that reminded him of childhood authority figures. Over time, he trained his voice, sculpting it into an instrument capable of carrying the weight of his emotions.

Andrew Baird Patchworks a Scottish folk musician shares his journey from singing in the shower to performing at Dundee's Bank Bar, where he discovered a vibrant and close-knit music community. Through exploring musical influences like Brian Ferry and Mississippi John Hurt, he has developed a distinctive style blending traditional folk elements with character-driven storytelling.

Musician Bernard Mile' continues his search for for a life of music after music school while pushing ever closer towards finishing his second album. 

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 When a novelist (Charlie Williams) transforms into a songwriter, something profound shifts in how creativity manifests—moving from structured narrative to what our guest beautifully describes as "distilled language poetry."
 A rare glimpse into how art knows us better than we know ourselves. 

Stories read are excerpts from Charlie Williams novel 'Stairway to Hell'

Find his music here: https://soundcloud.com/charliewillz?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Acushla shares their experiences touring around London as a band, emphasizing the importance of live performance and collaboration in their creative process. 

BE|AH welcomes Rob from Featherstone Massacre for an intimate conversation about music, loss, and creative evolution. Rob reveals how unexpected life events shaped his songwriting process. This episode showcases how music can become a powerful tool for processing life's challenges while maintaining artistic integrity. Experience how metal music can bridge the gap between technical prowess and emotional storytelling.

Fresh Bold Thing!

Joe Stroffolino to talk about his three original songs — Catholic School, AI Sucks, and Charlie (Cabbage Song). Joe walks us through the stories behind each track: the memories and mischief that shaped Catholic School, the satirical bite and frustration driving AI Sucks, and the surprising tenderness and humor at the heart of Charlie (Cabbage Song).

Recovering from injuries from a lifetime of drumming and skateboarding Mateo navigates the world of singing songwriting from his home Santa Ana, California in the backdrop of Trump's America.

In My Soul I Am a Sailor

MARKWARTITZ — the project of Czech singer‑songwriter Ondřej Nieroštěk — arrives at fifty with a clear-eyed album about aging, memory, and the buoyant life of the imagination. In My Soul I Am a Sailor is not a nostalgic retreat but a lucid reckoning: the body grows older, the calendar adds years, but the inner imagination still leads

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Sing a Song for Us Becky!

Becky comes from a musical family. After a decade of singing and writing songs she's come to terms with the digital world of music and decided to post her work on social networks — navigating the new politics of selling music along the way.

I really enjoyed talking with Becky Kidd about three of her songs: "Free," "Strawberry Lane," and "Count to Ten With Me." Here are quick highlights and why you should seek her out.

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mike armstrongOverdrive shares his journey from nearly dying of COVID-19 to creating experimental music while still requiring oxygen support. He discusses his three original songs that blend baroque influences with modern production techniques, revealing his meticulous approach to music-making and Rock guitars.

CARTER SHARES WITH US HER 3 ORIGINAL SONGS 'DON'T CUT YOU HAIR', 'BARCELONA BABY' AND 'SECONDHAND SMOKE'. -FIND HER MUSIC HERE   / gjf7yzgmndchh5fjc7  . 
In this episode, Atlanta-born, New York-based singer-songwriter Carter shares the stories behind three of her songs—ranging from playful impulses to cut her hair, to love found and lost along the Mediterranean, to the quiet weight of another person’s inner struggles. Along the way, Carter opens up about building community in the city’s open-mic scene, hosting rooftop jam sessions, and navigating the uneasy undercurrent of the world today while creating art that is both deeply personal and quietly political.

Polish musician Bernard Mile' continues his search for a life of music after graduating from music school as he moves closer to finishing his second album.

Before the Doom

Catching up with Mexican painter and musican, Pablo Serrano again we discuss the completion of his first album Before The Doom and what went  into making it happen after 6 years of starts and stops. Also withh a special performance for the show.

Host BE|AH reconnects with The Sundown Professor for an intimate conversation about the evolution of his latest album project. In this candid catch-up, they explore the creative process, the challenges of shaping a cohesive record, and the personal stories influencing the new material.

The episode features a special preview of his new song "Expat" — a reflective track that captures the struggles of living in a new America. As always, the conversation moves beyond the music, offering insight into the artist behind the sound.

In a departure from his usual format host BE|AH sits down with musician Pablo Serrano to discuss two of his music videos, "Lonely Alice" and "Down on the Street."

In this candid conversation, Pablo opens up about life, love, and the creative process behind his music. Originally from Mexico and now based in Berlin, he shares the personal and artistic challenges of finishing an album while starting a new life in a new country.

Be sure to check out our conversation following the release of his album Beyond the Doom —  at roomrock.music

Listen to Pablo Serrano's music on all streaming platforms.

RoomRock's 3 Songs Podcast – Episode 7

In Episode 7 of RoomRock's 3 Songs Podcast, join host Beah as he sits down with Diopter—singer-songwriter. Speaking from his home studio in Charleston, South Carolina, Diopter shares insights into three of his original songs:

A conversation with Takken Wish - musician and artist from Hudson Valley, New York, about his 3 original songs: The Seasons Make Sense, I Can't Get Myself Away from You, and Me, The Moon, and My Memory of You. The interview talks about themes of loss, the dynamics of a big family, and the unexpected connection to true-crime reporting. 

Join our host, BE|AH as he sits down with The Sundown Professor to discuss his three songs: "The Way," "Please Silence Your Phones," and "Local Deli," and the meaning they hold in his life. This episode dives into themes of creative anxiety, invasive technology, and art as happenstance.

Host Beah is joined by L.A.-based musician Syante to discuss her three original songs—"Save Your Words," "Last Call," and "Voyage to My Destiny"It's a conversation about Perseverance, OCD, and hustling in LA's Music scene. It's about the journey.

Check out her music on SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/syante1?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

RoomRock Presents: Host Beah is joined by The Fall of Saigon, a musician from France, to discuss his three original songs: "The Shore," "I Found My Way," and "The Seahorses." Together, they delve into themes of obsession, Heimat , and reconciliation.

This heartfelt conversation dives into the struggles and triumphs that shape both art and life, offering a window into The Fall of Saigon's journey- from his time growing up in Normandy to his experience marching in the French military.

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Musician and writer Beah sits down with U.S. folk-rock singer-songwriter D.M. Williams at his home in New Hampshire to discuss three of his original songs and their deeply personal meanings. The conversation delves into themes of religion, the complex dynamics between fathers and sons, and the corruption and greed in American politics.

With a message that's both heartfelt and thought-provoking, D.M. Williams offers a powerful perspective on life, music, and the stories behind his art. This episode is a deep dive into the personality and passion driving his work.

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BE|AH sits down with Canadian musician HvyMtlHpp to explore the stories behind three of his most meaningful songs. This conversation dives deep into themes of childhood, addiction, mental illness, and the transformative power of music as therapy. Gain insight into his creative process and the personal experiences that inspire his art.

 Discover HvyMtlHpp's music on SoundCloud: HvyMtlHpp SoundCloud