Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guests Brian K. Pagels and Stephen Russ of Brian K and the Parkway to discuss their musical partnership, their preferences for live performance versus studio work, and the creation of their second album, “Roses and Kerosene,” out September 4. They recount how the project evolved from demos into a full band after a 2021 trip to Asbury Park, then detail recording most of the new record in four days at The Brink studio in Richmond with Kat Popper on bass and Rob Flores on keys, mixed by Sean Sullivan. Brian explains writing the duet “Roses and Kerosene” and how they enlisted Lily Hiatt via Instagram, plus making a video built around her brief availability. They outline the album’s relationship-focused themes, vinyl side sequencing, and announce tour plans, lineup changes, and release shows beginning September 18 at Jammin Java.
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03:09 Meet The Guests
04:15 Band Origins Story
07:03 How They Became Friends
10:24 Live Versus Studio
13:37 Making The New Album
17:50 Recording Approach And Mix
20:02 Lead Single With Lily Hiatt
26:41 Discovering Lily Hiatt
27:12 Shooting the Mock Live Video
29:10 Recording Timeline and Overdubs
29:39 Why Make a Video
31:18 Video Story and Chemistry
34:29 Album Themes and Through Line
36:49 Roses vs Kerosene Sides
39:54 Release Shows and Tour Plans
42:12 Lineup Changes and New Members
47:35 Wrap Up and Housekeeping
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