Episode 148
Aaron and Brent recount six artists they discovered when those performers opened up for another musician.
Whether it’s helping established acts gain exposure, giving newcomers a break or introducing the audience to diverse music genres, most headlining artists incorporate opening bands into their live shows.
This week, Aaron and Brent highlight music from some of those standout acts who helped open the show including The Cadillac Three, Vintage Trouble, Amanda Shires, and more.
This Week’s Playlist
- Don’t Jump The Gun – American Minor – American Minor (2005)
- Tennessee Mojo – The Cadillac Three – The Cadillac Three (2012)
- Break Out The Champagne – Amanda Shires – To The Sunset (2018)
- Nancy Lee – Vintage Trouble – The Bomb Shelter Sessions (2011)
- Gideon – My Morning Jacket – Z (2005)
- How Long – C.W. Stoneking – Gon’ Boogaloo (2016)
Show Notes
(08:42) Shredding To The Tune Of A Bleeding Heart – Pop Matters
(11:00) Cannery Hall To Reopen With Music – NewsChannel 5
(13:59) American Minor – Biography – Hip Online
(18:15) Long Story Short “The Cadillac Three” – YouTube
(24:59) Amanda Shires – Ryman Auditorium Performance – YouTube
(24:59) Amanda Shires Setlist – Ryman Auditorium – October 18th, 2019 – Setlist.FM
(42:47) Vintage Trouble – Nancy Lee feat. Carmit Bachar (Official Video) – YouTube
(46:40) My Morning Jacket Setlist – United Center – May 16th, 2006 – Setlist.FM
(48:43) The 10 Best My Morning Jacket Songs – Stereogum
(59:15) C.W. Stoneking: Tortured Spirits & Two Microphones – Premier Guitar
(01:00:13) CW Stoneking – Seven Nation Army – YouTube
Other Links
- American Minor – Huntington Music & Arts Festival Performance – YouTube
- My Morning Jacket: ‘We Had To Work It Out Ourselves’ – Guardian
Band Websites
American Minor
Amanda Shires
My Morning Jacket
The Cadillac Three
Vintage Trouble
C.W. Stoneking
Listen to the Playlist


Videos Mentioned
Bands Mentioned
- American Minor
- The Cadillac Three
- Amanda Shires
- Vintage Trouble
- My Morning Jacket
- C.W. Stoneking
- The Cadillac Black
- The Wood Brothers
- Metallica
- The Who
- ZZ Top
- Dave Matthews Band
- AC/DC
- Bon Jovi
- Lenny Kravitz
- Robert Johnson
- Leadbelly
- Big Bill Broonzy
- Nathaniel Rateliff
- Third Day
- Switchfoot
- The White Stripes
- Drive-By Truckers
- Jason Isbell
- Pearl Jam
- Blind Melon
- Cracker