Episode Details

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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