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For the Sake of the Song

Beth P

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 41

A podcast where musicians and music scene folks make playlists of songs they want to share then they tell us a bit about their picks! Hosted by Beth P, each episode includes a 15-song playlist made by the guest and a short interview with the guest about their playlist. Then the interview is added to the playlist as the first track and the entire playlist is posted on Spotify. Find the interviews and playlists on Spotify and the interviews and playlist track listings on Apple Music at For the Sake of the Song Podcast. Or just follow the podcast on Instagram @sakeofsongpodcast for all the links!

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Julianna Riolino

Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 33:06

Julianna Riolino is a singer/songwriter from Ontario whose music has been described as alt-country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and more and she's been described as embodying Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt in one person, which is pretty badass! After the success of her debut album, All Blue, Julianna has followed up with her second album, Echo In The Dust, released in October 2025 on MoonWhistle Records. On the album you can expect to hear “big feelings layered with guitar twangs, vivid pedal steel, and walloping horns”. Chicago’s Reader said the album is “a roots-rock album that floats in currents of postpunk, punk, and doo-wop”. And, in this host's humble opinion, Julianna is one of the best out there right now so make sure you check out Echo In The Dust and then check out Julianna's tour schedule to you can make sure to catch her when she comes through a city near you because she is one hell of a performer to boot!

Playlist Track Listing:

1. “Winter Is Blue” by Vashti Bunyan

2. “Sally Go Round the Roses” by Pentangle

3. “On Her Side” by Erin Rae

4. “Swim Practice” by Mariel Buckley

5. “Whatever That Means” by Dorothea Paas

6. “Mr. Sellack” by The Roches

7. “freefall” by Jane Inc.

8. “Your Heart’s A Tin Box” by Kassi Valazza

9. “Rags” by Bria Salmena

10. “Play It Out” by Wolf Alice

11. “Sunday” by The Cranberries

12. “Skin & Bones” by The Sundays

13. “Running Errands (Yesterday)” by U.S. Girls

14. “Honky Tonk Women (Live)” by Ike & Tina Turner

15. “You’re No Good” by Linda Ronstadt

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

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The Cactus Blossoms

Monday, November 17, 2025 • Duration 36:57

This episode features a special co-created playlist, brought to you by Page Burkum and Jack Torrey of The Cactus Blossoms, who have been gifting us modern classics that blend Americana, folk, country, and early rock ‘n’ roll for well over a decade. Based out of Minneapolis, the land of great bands, brothers Jack and Page, along with their band, have released multiple studio albums, each to widespread critical acclaim. No Depression said of their latest album, Every Time I Think About You, “the pair seems to approach their craft with a classicist’s ear, always finding the cleanest words to fill up their harmonies.” Make sure to check out Every Time I Think About You wherever you get your music and follow The Cactus Blossoms on your social media of choice to find when they're playing a city near you!

Playlist Track Listing:

“Every Night” by Paul McCartney
“Waiting For My Child” by The Consolers
“Lately I’ve Let Things Slide” by Nick Lowe
“Lean on Me” by Harry Nilsson
“Lighten Up & Try” by Erin Rae
“Sanza Zomi Na Mibale” by Docteur Nico & Orchestre African Fiesta
“Deep Blue Day” by Brian Eno
“The Wind” by Laura Nyro & LaBelle
“Death of the Party” by Dean Johnson
“How Long” by Skip James
“Take Me Home Jesus” by Link Wray
“With My Face On The Floor” by Emitt Rhodes
“Travelin’ Light” by J.J. Cale
“You Made A Believer Out Of Me” by Ruby Andrews
“Key West (Philosopher Pirate)” by Bob Dylan

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Jake Maness + One Year Anniversary!

Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 42:22

It's the one-year anniversary of the podcast! And to celebrate the occasion, this special episode features a very special guest: musician, artist, my boyfriend, and unofficial producer-behind-the-scenes - Jake Maness!

Jake is most well-known as the drummer and singer in the blues rock duo, The Maness Brothers, that he formed with his brother David, who plays guitar and also sings. The Maness Brothers have toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, and Europe and have released multiple albums and EPs. Their latest album, Hill House, is coming out December 27th on Romanus Records so make sure to check that out! Also make sure to check out one of Jake's many other, active bands including Dock Judson, in which he is the lead singer/songwriter and drummer, and The Jits and (d)Friends, in which he plays drums, and The Irene Allen Band, in which he plays washboard and drums.

There's so much more to say about Jake and how instrumental he's been to the podcast, supporting me every step of the way, but you'll just have to listen to the episode to hear more!

Playlist Track Listing:

“So Much Better” by Dean Johnson
“Love Is A Wish Away” by Faith NYC
“Nobody Can Live Forever” by Tim Maia
“Monsoon Lightning” by Lonesome Shack and Tom Walbank
“Dirty South” by James Leg
“Going Back To Memphis – Live” by Soledad Brothers
“Coal Black Mattie” by The Black Keys
“Ace of Spades” by O.V. Wright
“Mush-a-Ring Around” by Freight Train Rabbit Killer
“Drive Back” by Neil Young
“You Don’t Know What Love Is” by Fenton Robinson
“Fire on the Sun” by The Animals
“Heavy Music – Pt. 1” by Bob Seger
“Evil (Is Going On)” by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
“Tears Come Rollin’ Down” by Henry Townsend

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers (yes, the same Maness Brothers that the guest, Jake, is in!)

Lera Lynn

Monday, October 20, 2025 • Duration 38:34

Lera Lynn is a singer/songwriter whose thoughtful songwriting, poetic lyricism, cinematic soundscapes, and haunting vocals blend Americana, indie rock, folk noir, and art pop. She’s released multiple studio albums and composed numerous pieces for film, TV, and video games, including writing and performing four songs for Season 2 of True Detective, for which she gained widespread recognition. She’s also a producer, known for her meticulous production through her record label, Ruby Range Records. Her latest album, “Comic Book Cowboy” came out just last month and is receiving high praise, with one review noting, the album “sounds like nothing else in this world, in the best sense of the word, and inspires with a multitude of daring/ingenious musical ideas.” You can stream “Comic Book Cowboy” wherever you get your music or, even better, head to leralynn.com to get a vinyl or CD copy!

Playlist Track Listing:

“Table for Blue” by Andrew Combs
“Green Thumb” by Post Malone
“Perfect Dark – New York Version” by Flyte
“Broken Harvest” by Madison Cunningham
“control (lose)” by Misty Boyce
“Paradise Lost” by Thomas Dybdahl
“End of A Friendship” by Julia Jacklin
“Martha Sways” by Andy Shauf
“The Magician” by Andy Shauf
“May Later” by Blake Mills
“My Love Mine All Mine” Mitski
“Change” by Big Thief
“October Sky” by Yabba
“Empty Trainload of Sky” by Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings
“Cutting It Close” by Iron & Wine

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Guest Playlist: Volume 2

Monday, October 13, 2025 • Duration 49:58

We're back with Volume Two of the Guest Playlist!

Most of the guests on the podcast are musicians and they make us playlists of other musicians’ songs but we don’t get to hear the music that the guests themselves are making and putting out there, which hardly seems fair!

So to remedy that, every 15 episodes I release a playlist that features one song from each of those guests!

And to help me with these regularly occurring special episodes, we are so lucky to have the esteemed Caron Brittany House on the pod! In addition to being a truly wonderful human and friend, Caron has been contributing to the STL music scene for well over a decade. Her show Wax Lyrical ran for nearly 11 years on KDHX and she’s a longtime member of the Twangfest Board of Directors and has been instrumental in showcasing amazing local and national music in STL. And part of that includes the Saturday Sessions at the Tower Grove Farmers Market, which run every Saturday from April to October and feature some of the best acts in STL!

For these Guest Playlists, Caron chose the songs from half the artists and I chose the others and then we chatted about them so give it a listen, find some new music, and show the amazing podcast guests some love!

Playlist Track Listing:

“It’s Been Awhile” by Smoke Association / Isaac Chosich
“Rae” by Lilly Hiatt
“Time Trades” by Jeffrey Lewis
“Can’t Get Away” by Shitstorm / Matt Stuttler
“Lipstick Stains” by Hunter Peebles & The Moonlighters / Matt Maher
“Field” by Les Rhinoceros / Mikey Coltun
“Perfect Shade of Blue” by Alex Huck (on YouTube only)
“Dying on the Vine” by Patton Magee
“Had To” by Esther Rose
“First it was a movie, then it was a book” by Florry / Francie Medosch
“Ouray” by Garrett T. Capps and NASA Country
“Hard Lines” by Tony M. Hall
“Trying” by Cyanides / Brian Will
“Stranger in the City” by The Mighty Pines / Neil Salsich

A.J. Croce

Monday, September 29, 2025 • Duration 36:16

A.J. Croce is a singer/songwriter and piano virtuoso with decades of music and touring to his name. He's released eleven studio albums, including his most recent, “Heart of the Eternal”, which was released in early 2025. His music blends rock, blues, soul, and Americana and his new album even has some psych and jazz influences. He’s worked and toured with many of the greats, including BB King, Ray Charles, Leon Russell, Allan Toussaint, Ry Cooder, Jack Clement, Tony Berg, and dozens more.

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Nick Shoulders

Monday, September 15, 2025 • Duration 58:03

Nick Shoulders is an Americana singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, banjo, fiddle, drums, harmonica, and mouthbow, whom Paste Magazine said is a "bonafide American treasure". He's also the owner of Gar Hole Records and is an accomplished illustrator.

Playlist Track Listing:

“One Broken Heart” by Sonny Burgess
“Frog Went A-Courtin’” by Almeda Riddle
“My Journey To The Sky” by Sister Rosette Tharpe, Maria Knight, Sam Price Trio
“Man in Black” by Johnny Cash
“Where Is The River Gone” by Jimmy Driftwood
“Let’s Get Reagan Out” by John L. Handcox
“Dusty Blossom Biigie” by Arkie Shibley and his Mountain Dew Boys
“Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)” by Solomon Burke
“Craw-Dad” by Bo Diddley
“The Ballad of Emmett Till” by Red River Dave
“If I Don’t Love You (Grits Ain’t Groceries)” by George Jones
“Walkin’ in My Sleep” by Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard
“Full Moon” by baksey Cham Krong
“La danse de Mardi Gras” by The Balfa Brothers
“Sweet Maggie” by Mississippi Sheiks

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Johnny Walker

Monday, September 1, 2025 • Duration 54:35

Johnny Walker is a legend among legends in the punk, blues, garage rock scene(s) and it’s an honor to have him on the podcast! He and Ben Swank started the legendary Soledad Brothers, releasing four critically acclaimed albums, and were/are longtime collaborators and friends with Meg and Jack White, with Jack engineering The Soledad Brothers first album and Johnny playing slide guitar on The White Stripes first album. After The Soledad Brothers, Johnny went on tour to sing and play harmonica with the MC5 and he formed a new band, Cut In The Hill Gang. He’s also the owner and creator of The Lodge KY in Dayton KY. Nowadays, you can find Johnny playing with his current band, All Seeing Eyes, and if you’re St. Louis, you’ll have a chance to have your mind blown when Johnny and the band play at Venice Cafe on Saturday, September 13th with The Maness Brothers (who, if you haven’t ever noticed, are the intro/outro music to the pod!). It’s a chance to see a living legend so do. not. miss. it.

Playlist Track Listing:

1. “I Wanta Holler (But The Town’s Too Small)” by Gary U.S. Bonds

2. “Black to Comm” by MC5

3. “Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground” by Blind Willie Johnson

4. “Et moi, et moi, et moi” by Jacques Dutronc

5-8. “A Love Supreme” by John Coltrane

9. “The Big Three Killed My Baby” by The White Stripes

10. “Fuck The People” by The Kills

11. Diddy Wah Diddy” by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

12. “You Need Love” by Muddy Waters

13. “Pills” by Bo Diddley

14. “Third Stone From The Sun” by Jimi Hendrix

15. “Sister Ray” by The Velvet Underground

16. “Devil Got My Woman” by Skip James

17. “Re-Make/Re-Model” by Roxy Music

18. “Ya Ya Ya (Looking For My Baby” by The Detroit Cobras

Neil Salsich

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • Duration 42:28

Neil Salsich is a singer, songwriter, and guitar player who's been playing in St. Louis for 15 years and he's best known for his band, The Mighty Pines, but he's also a member of the Playadors and Sean Canan's Voodoo Players. Make sure to follow Neil and The Mighty Pines on Instagram so you can stay up-to-date on all of his shows and, importantly, the annual Pines Fest happening in October!

Playlist Track Listing:

“Wounded” by Third Eye Blind
“Dying to Believe” by The Beths
“Mirrlky Honey” by Messy Jiverson
“Ain’t It Fun” by Paramore
“The Dress” by Dijon
“DO 4 LOVE” by Snoh Aalegra
“Dear God – Live” by Smokie Norful
“Sticking to My Guns – Live” by PJ Morton
“The Tide Will Rise” by Bruce Hornsby
“Hold On” by Ames
“Burning In The Sun” by Blue Merle
“Moonlight Serenade” by Kurt Elling
“Geordie (Child 209)” Anais Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer
“Someday We’ll Know” by New Radicals
“Still Be Around” by Uncle Tupelo

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Tony Hall

Monday, July 21, 2025 • Duration 36:22

Tony Hall is a keyboard player and singer/songwriter who’s been around the St. Louis music scene for nearly 20 years, and you can catch him playing out solo as Tony M. Hall or you can find him behind the keys with Nick Gusman & The Coyotes at least for the next couple of weeks. Keep an eye out for his solo album dropping in spring 2026! And a special shout-out to Tony being an early and enthusiastic supporter of the podcast, so make sure you show him some love in return!

Playlist Track Listing:

“Poor Jackie” by Man Man
“Conga” by Miami Sound Machine
“Foxglove” by Murder By Death
“Dime a Dozen” by Forrest McCurren
“Hair-Trigger” by Protest the Hero
“Holy Sh*t!” by Against Me!
“Change of Pace” by Andy Frasco & The U.N.
“Goldmine” by Old Capital Square Dance Club
“Still Not a Player (feat. Joe)” by Big Pun, Joe
“Pretty Good” by John Prine
“Just Like Old Times” by Todd Snider
“Peace of Mind” by Hannah Juanita
“Total Bummer” by NOFX
“Feel Like That (feat. Bradley Nowell)” by Sublime, Stick Figure, Jakobs Castle, Bradley Nowell
“This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody)” by Talking Heads

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