28 APR 2022 · Nicki White is a Kansas City based singer songwriter with a heck of a story! She grew up in a musical family, lived in the famous Muscle Shoals area, and made a splash on a reality Tv show. Great chat with a really fun artist! https://www.nickiwhite.com/ Tyson Leslie joins me briefly to talk about PurpleJam IV - his tribute concert to Prince that is for a very good cause! https://www.facebook.com/events/507294314019824 Watch my entire conversation with Tyson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSi5fWF1cdU Podcast website:  www.tradingfourskc.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-green43/support

28 APR 2022 · The great Andy Timmons joined me for over an hour to talk all about his new album, Light of Love! We also discuss his favorite artists, surviving as a musician in the time of covid, and much much more! Andy first came upon my radar in the late 80s when he was a member of Danger Danger, but that's just small part of his amazing career!  The Andy Timmons Band, The Pawn Kings, Olivia Newton John are just SOME of the projects he's been involved in.  One of my favorite episodes ever! Great guy, do it up! https://andytimmons.com/ www.tradingfourskc.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-green43/support

15 APR 2022 · It's Graeme James day on the podcast! He joined me all the way from Amsterdam to discuss his new album, "Seasons".James is a native of New Zealand, who now calls Europe home.  We discussed this, the new album, becoming a father during Covid, and much more!graemejamesmusic.compodcast website: www.tradingfourskc.com

8 APR 2022 · The monster guitarist Andy TImmons joins me to talk all about his new album, Electric Truth!Andy has been on my radar since the late 80's when he burst on the scene with Danger Danger- but that's just a small portion of his amazing career.  The Andy Timmons Band, The Pawn Kings, being Olivia Newton John's musical director -he's done it all.Andy zoomed in from his studio in McKinney Texas to talk all about the new album, how he became a video pro due to the pandemic, great musicians from his home state of Indiana, great guitarists from his adopted state of Texas and MUCH MUCH more.  Truly one of the nicest and most gracious guitarists in the business - this one was a total treat!https://andytimmons.com/Buy his new album, Electric Truth:https://store.andytimmons.com/collections/compact-discHis Danger Danger days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKxHANTXGAYTrading Fours Podcast website: www.tradingfourskc.com

1 APR 2022 · The great Andy Aledort is a fave of this podcast, because he's a super cool guy who is also incredibly generous with his time.  He's been on before to talk about his Stevie Ray Vaughan book and to discuss the passing of EVH - but this is the first chance we've gotten to discuss his music!Andy has an amazing new DOUBLE ALBUM  (yes you read that right) called "Light of Love".  It's a beautiful album that was decades in the making - but well worth the wait.Andy talks all about the new album, including how he got to utilize the famous Double Trouble rhythm section, knowing Stevie Ray, his thoughts on the passing of Pat Martino, and much much more! Great album, even better dude - do it up! 

5 MAR 2022 · We've hit a milestone! 100 episodes of this podcast, and I can't think of a better way to celebrate than to talk to one of the best bands out there, the Danielle Nicole Band!I went over to the DNB rehearsal space to talk Danielle (lead vocals, bass) Brandon (guitars, backing vocals) and Go-Go Ray (drums) about new music,  getting ready to get out on the road, and how they spent their time during the lockdown.Great chat, some of the best musicians and nicest people out there!Band website: https://daniellenicolemusic.com/Today's sponsor is GarageDoor Apparel! Utilize the promo code "tradingfours" to get 20% off your order on their website:http://garagedoorapparelco.com/shop

26 FEB 2022 · Nashville based rock band Lydia's Castle joins us to talk about their new single "Phoenix".  Singer Tonya LeAnne and guitarist Cody Denton talk about how the band was put together, being a married couple in a band and how grief was the impetus for beginning Lydia's Castle.A very honest and open chat about loss and rebirth. https://lydiascastle.com/homeTrading Fours Podcast website: www.tradingfourskc.com

19 FEB 2022 · The issue of race is a topic that makes many of us squeamish.  But today's guest overcame her trepidation to release the album "A White Album" where she challenges us to talk about race with empathy and grace.  Rain is an amazing storyteller, not only does she release interesting and intriguing music, she also has a podcast based on her childhood called "Cinderblock Bookshelves" that she originally had written as a play.We delve into race, her childhood, the podcast and Spotify on this episode. Great chat!https://www.rainperry.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinderblock-bookshelves/id1574964540Trading Fours Podcast website: www.tradingfourskc.com

12 FEB 2022 · The people we know the longest in our lives are our siblings.  And that can be a complicated relationship.  Today's guests, Eleanor and Bonnie Whitmore have had their ups and downs- including a "sibling divorce" at one point.  But lucky for us, they've patched things up and now are collaborating on a new album called Ghost Stories.We talk all about how the album came to be, how music can be a salve when dealing with grief, and Paul McCartney's bass playing, because, why not? https://www.thewhitmoresisters.com/Podcast website:  www.tradingfourskc.com My acoustic duo: www.flatwaterkc.com

5 FEB 2022 · Today's guest is the Kansas City singer Laura Noble.  She's great performer who was born in the Dominican Republic, with a stop in NYC before making Kansas City home.She combines her homelands music with American pop to make her unique sound!  She's also recorded with Kansas City's own TechN9ne!  Really fun chat, do it up!https://soundcloud.com/lauranoblemusichttps://www.instagram.com/lauranoblemusic/Trading Fours website: www.tradingfourskc.com