• Michael Paul Murphy
    Dec 26 2024

    EOY Fundraiser Update - 12/26/24: Our End-of-year fundraiser currently sits at almost $19,500 of our $30,000 goal! If you haven’t donated yet – you have until midnight on Jan. 1, 2025! Can you help us meet our new goal of $30k?

    To donate, or to find out more info about our giving options, visit: www.possmusicworks.com/donate

    TODAY'S EPISODE:
    Michael Paul Murphy (Nashville, TN) and Jack Murphy (Manhattan, NYC, USA), both in their early/mid 20s, stopped by on their tour of Michael's brand new concept album "Indigo Jones". The brothers grew out of a musical family in the Green Bay area of Wisconsin and you can hear their deep musical background and sibling harmonies shine from the first song. The future of Americana is in good hands if the likes of Michael and his brother Jack are going to take the torch and run with it. Enjoy 5 songs by this excellent duo!

    The new album "Indigo Jones" out now everywhere you stream your music. Find out more at: www.michaelpaulmurphy.com/

    Michael Paul Murphy: Esteemed Guest
    Jack Murphy: Backing vox, keys
    Bill Poss: Host
    Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer
    JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Limericks

    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!

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    54 mins
  • Taylor Steele
    Dec 11 2024

    EOY Fundraiser Update - 12/11/24: Our End-of-year fundraiser currently sits at almost $10,500 of our $30,000 goal!

    If you’ve already donated, THANK YOU! We appreciate you and we couldn’t do it without you. Would you mind forwarding this to a friend or family member with a note about how you think they might enjoy what we do?

    If you haven’t donated yet – you’ve still got time! But the sooner you donate, the less you have to hear us talk about it.

    Can you help us meet our new goal of $30k?

    To donate, or to find out more info about our giving options, visit: www.possmusicworks.com/donate

    TODAY'S EPISODE:
    Taylor Steele is a force. Vocally, guitar-ly, her whole vibe...a force. We were so glad to sit down and chat with her about the powerful feeling behind all of her music. Her story, and consequently the story of the spark the drives her music, is heartfelt and genuine. Her songs are dripping with soul and feeling. We hope you check out her new album "High Feeling" by Taylor Steele and the Love Preachers and enjoy this episode with one of Poss Music Works' most beloved artists.

    New album "High Feeling" on Spotify and Everywhere else.
    www.thelovepreachers.com for all the info

    Taylor Steele: Esteemed Guest
    Bill Poss: Host
    Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer
    JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, First Aid

    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!

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    57 mins
  • Megan Bee
    Nov 28 2024

    Megan Bee brings a well-travelled adventurous spirit and a knack for well-crafted, emotion-grabbing songs to today's episode. She was a recommendation from Dana Anderson after meeting at Montrose Music Festival and she brought her contagious energy and sense of humor all the way from SE Ohio for a fun and thought-provoking conversation. Enjoy!

    https://meganbeemusic.com/home

    Megan Bee: Esteemed Guest, Vocals, Guitar
    Bill Poss: Host
    Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer
    JJ Passalacqua: Tarot Card Readings, Voiceovers
    Jacob Kuhns: Commercial Break Special Guest

    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!

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    51 mins
  • Mose Wilson
    Nov 13 2024

    This week we are joined by Nashville-based gunslinger, Mose Wilson, along with his partner in crime Hannah Juanita. The episode dives deep into 5 songs that represent a retrospective on love lost, and found, and the winding path that took Mose away from his Tennessee roots, to the Gulf Coast, and back again. Enjoy this sit down with the Honky Tonk Shaman himself.

    Mose Wilson: Esteemed Guest, Vocals, Hot Licks
    Hannah Juanita: Backup Vox and Guitar
    Bill Poss: Host
    Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer
    JJ Passalacqua: Chaperone, Voiceovers

    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!

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    50 mins
  • Hannah Juanita
    Oct 31 2024

    Welcome back to The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works! We hope you had a great summer and are off to a nice fall season. The music hasn't stopped around here, and as a matter of fact, PMW is busier than ever. We'll tell you all about it on today's episode. It is our pleasure to bring you the Honky Tonk sounds of Nashville's Hannah Juanita, with help from Mose Wilson, today on Episode 1 of Season 3!

    Hannah Juanita: Esteemed Guest
    Mose Wilson: Electric Guitar and Backup Vox
    Bill Poss: Host
    Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer
    JJ Passalacqua: Lighting Coordinator, Voiceovers

    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!

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    44 mins
  • **OUT TONIGHT** Season 3, Episode 1 w/ Hannah Juanita
    Oct 31 2024

    Hannah Juanita is joined by Mose Wilson on the kickoff to Season 3 of The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works! We are thrilled to be back with our first episode since April 2024. Thank you for being here. Spread the word!

    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!

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    1 min
  • Nick Gusman
    Apr 19 2024

    **Summer Sundown Music Festival 1st Wave Lineup Announcement hidden in this episode!!**

    This week we welcome St. Louis' Nick Gusman. It was so fun to hear someone completely in their element and grateful to share with us on the podcast. Gratitude shines through all of Nick's music. You can tell he's happy to be here. And the music flows through him, in well thought out stories and themes that seem to come effortlessly. We hope you enjoy this fun episode with Nick Gusman.

    You can hear him solo and with his band Nick Gusman and the Coyotes. Their music is available everywhere.

    Nick Gusman: Esteemed Guest
    Bill Poss: Host and Executive Producer
    Garrett Burris: Sound Engineer and Producer, theme song Composer
    JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Ankle-breaking Crossovers

    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 North American 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!

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    53 mins
  • Patty PerShayla
    Apr 2 2024

    This week we sit down with Michigan-born turned Nashville-based artist, Patty PerShayla. This episode was part of Patty's house concert tour in support of her upcoming solo record. In addition to her solo work, she is also the fearless frontwoman of Patty PerShayla & the Mayhaps, who rocked the Summer Sundown Music Festival stage in 2023. She was also a touring member of The Accidentals (Moccasin Creek Festival veterans) and we just had a blast checking out her List!

    Patty PerShayla: Esteemed Guest
    Bill Poss: Host and Executive Producer
    Garrett Burris: Sound Engineer and Producer, theme song Composer
    JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Motivational Halftime Speech

    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 North American 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!

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    39 mins