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My Backstage Pass

With Hosts Lee Zimmerman and Billy Hubbard

Join hosts Lee Zimmerman & cohost Billy Hubbard as they take you backstage for conversations with singer songwriters, musicians, and music industry professionals! Host Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. Lee is a former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS affiliated television stations. Lee recently authored "Americana Music - Voices, Visionaries & Pioneers of an Honest Sound" which is now available on Amazon and other outlets. Lee also played a key role in securing airplay for Jimmy Buffett’s first major hit, “Margaritaville” so you can blame him for the fact that it’s become something akin to a Parrot heads’ national anthem! During his time at Capital records Lee also worked with such legends as Paul McCartney, Bob Seger, the Steve Miller Band, and others. You can contact Lee at lezim@bellsouth.net. Podcast producer/cohost Billy Hubbard is a Tennessee based Singer/Songwriter signed with Spectra Music Group, and former Regional Director of A&R for a Grammy winning company, as well as a music and podcast producer. Billy is also the venue developer, booking manager, and co-founder of the legendary venue "The Station" in East Tennessee. As an artist Billy is endorsed by Godin's Simon & Patrick Guitars and his YouTube channel has over 3 million viewers. Billy's new self titled album released October 2023 by Spectra Music Group is now available on iTunes, Amazon, and all major outlets! You can find Billy Hubbard online at http://www.BillyHubbard.com *My Backstage Pass intro/outro music credit: Billy Hubbard 'Waitin' On The Wind" (intro),  and "Lonesome When I'm With You" (outro)

Episodes
Danny McCloskey Co-Founder/Publisher of The Alternate Root Magazine, Record Business Veteran and Entrepreneur Shares Secrets of His SuccessMarch 17, 2024
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Singer Songwriter Amelia White Shines A Light On Her CareerMarch 10, 2024
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Cruz Contreras Shares His Thoughts About Breaking From the Past While Working His Way Towards the FutureFebruary 29, 2024
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Jim Parker - Hit Songwriter & Creator/Host of Jim Parker’s Songwriters Series ®December 02, 2023
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Ellis Paul, Singer-Songwriter, Illustrator, AuthorNovember 19, 2023
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Songwriter, Storyteller, Multi-instrumentalist Rees ShadNovember 09, 2023
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Jim Gaines - Multiple Grammy winning producer/engineer of Huey Lewis, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Santana, Journey, and Steve MillerSeptember 28, 2023
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Steve Meyer (Part 3) Former National Promotion Director for Capitol Records & Universal/MCAAugust 27, 2023
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Steve Meyer (Part 2) Former National Promotion Director for Capitol Records & Universal/MCAJuly 25, 2023
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Steve Meyer (Part 1) Former National Promotion Director for Capitol Records & Universal/MCAJune 05, 2023
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A Conversation with Ireland Based Band Seafoam GreenMay 20, 2023
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Linda Gail Lewis - The Original "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" and Sister of the Legendary Jerry Lee LewisJanuary 24, 2023
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Charlie Overbey - Accomplished Singer Songwriter & Hat Maker for the "1883" TV SeriesJanuary 23, 2023
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Singer Songwriter Shawn Camp & Singer Songwriter/Actress Lisa Stewart - Recorded Live at The StationOctober 16, 2022
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Trisha Gene Brady - Songs & Stories Series Recorded Live from The StationOctober 14, 2022
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Verlon Thompson - A singer songwriter who personifies the purity and passion of an artist and entertainer unlike any other.September 11, 2022
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The HawtThorns - Songs & Stories Series Recorded Live from 'The Bird and the Book' CaféApril 19, 2022
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Greg Garing - The man Johnny Cash called "The best country singer I heard in 30 years"April 12, 2022
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Dana Cooper - Songs & Stories Series Recorded Live from 'The Bird and the Book' CaféDecember 07, 2021
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Musical Funnyman Ray StevensNovember 29, 2021
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Melanie Safka - The Iconic Woodstock Artist Famous For “Beautiful People,” “Brand New Key,” “Peace Will Come,” and “What Have They Done to My Song, Ma”October 07, 2021
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Billy Droze - One of the fastest rising stars in roots music of his generationSeptember 23, 2021
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Robert Vincent - Americana Music Association UK's 2021 Artist of the year AND Album of the Year!September 16, 2021
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"Paul" of Peter, Paul, and Mary - Noel Paul StookeyJuly 12, 2021
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Bruce Sudano - Singer/Songwriter who built his reputation writing for his late wife Donna Summer, Dolly Parton, and The Jackson's, is now creating magic & music on his ownJuly 07, 2021
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