This week I’m joined by blues-rock powerhouse Jax Hollow, and together we’re curating a mixtape showcasing the very best that modern blues rock has to offer. From gritty guitar-driven anthems to soulful, emotionally charged tracks, this playlist is a must-listen for fans of contemporary blues with a rock edge.

We also take a deep dive into Jax’s latest album Only The Wild Ones, exploring the stories and songwriting behind the release. Jax shares what it was like to be personally invited by Melissa Etheridge to open her show at the iconic Ryman Auditorium—one of Nashville’s most legendary stages. Plus, we chat about her upcoming performance on Rock Legends Cruise XI, which features a stacked lineup including Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Billy F Gibbons (ZZ Top), Bret Michaels (Poison), Rick Springfield, Collective Soul, Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche), Jefferson Starship, Last In Line, and many more.

If you’re looking to discover the new wave of blues rock or want to hear about Jax’s incredible journey so far, this episode hits all the right notes.

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SIDE A

• Rival Sons – Electric Man
• Gary Clark Jr. – When My Train Pulls In
• Goodbye June – Three Chords
• Beth Hart – Caught Out In The Rain
• Jackie Venson – Rollin On
• Walter Trout – Wanna Dance
• Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown – Ain’t None Watered Down
• Larkin Poe – Bad Spell
• Sister Rosetta Tharpe – Didn’t It Rain
• Alabama Shakes – Always Alright

SIDE B

• Jax Hollow – Wolf In Sheepskin
• Dirty Honey – Coming Home (Ballad Of A Shire)
• Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Baby Got Gone
• Marcus King – The Well
• Vintage Trouble – Run Like The River
• Ghost Town – Last Train To Nowhere
• Joe Bonamassa – Prisoner
• Tedeschi Trucks Band – Midnight In Harlem
• Ana Popovic (w/ Robben Ford) – Slow Dance
• Ace Monroe – Bad News