The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast

The Rhythm Section: A Memphis Music Podcast TRS is a music podcast dedicated to spotlighting Memphis' legendary music community. Welcome to the Rhythm Section podcast!

Hosted by Derrick Michaud and Jeff Ward. We discuss music, interview the best musicians in the greater Memphis area, and talk about random nonsense.

02/21/2025

The Pinch: Unforgettable Stories from Our '90s Jam Sessions

From Episode: Jonas & Leslie Palmer | The Pinch | TRS Podcast - #81

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If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community.

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OUT NOW - Jonas & Leslie Palmer | The Pinch | TRS Podcast -  #81On this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, Derrick a...
02/19/2025

OUT NOW - Jonas & Leslie Palmer | The Pinch | TRS Podcast - #81

On this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, Derrick and Jeff kick things off by discussing the band Chasing Angels and their performance at Sidecar Southaven. Derrick shares his experience at Lafayette’s, where he caught Elevation Memphis: A Tina Turner Tribute Experience. Plus, the guys welcome their newest sponsor, Desoto Local, and highlight its support for the podcast.

In the feature interview the guys sit down with Jonas and Leslie Palmer from the band The Pinch for a captivating conversation about music, passion, and life experiences. Jonas shares his admiration for legendary bassists like Les Claypool, Flea, and Peanut, while Leslie reveals her love for the smooth sounds of yacht rock. The duo also discusses the formation of The Pinch, their individual musical journeys, Jonas's time in the military, and Leslie’s background in radio at Memphis’s iconic Rock 103.

The Pinch FB - www.facebook.com/thepinchrocks

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HOW TO SUPPORT

If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community.

Venmo - @‌therhythmsectionpod

CashApp - $therhythmsectionpod

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02/19/2025

Jonas & Leslie Palmer | The Pinch | TRS Podcast - #81

On this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, Derrick and Jeff kick things off by discussing the band Chasing Angels and their performance at Sidecar Southaven. Derrick shares his experience at Lafayette’s, where he caught Elevation Memphis: A Tina Turner Tribute Experience . Plus, the guys welcome their newest sponsor, Desoto Local, and highlight its support for the podcast.

In the feature interview the guys sit down with Jonas and Leslie Palmer from the band The Pinch for a captivating conversation about music, passion, and life experiences. Jonas shares his admiration for legendary bassists like Les Claypool, Flea, and Peanut, while Leslie reveals her love for the smooth sounds of yacht rock. The duo also discusses the formation of The Pinch, their individual musical journeys, Jonas's time in the military, and Leslie’s background in radio at Memphis’s iconic Rock 103.

The Pinch FB - www.facebook.com/thepinchrocks

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS at [email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT

If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community.

Venmo - @‌therhythmsectionpod

CashApp - $therhythmsectionpod

Thanks for tuning in and supporting the Rhythm Section Podcast.

🌐 Follow The Rhythm Section Pod: therhythmsectionpod.com

📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook

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🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production - SRPStudiosLLC.com

02/17/2025

Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield's Background Before Joining Radio Memphis

From Episode: Ric Chetter & Monica Summerfield | Radio Memphis | TRS Podcast - #80

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HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community.

Venmo - @‌therhythmsectionpod

CashApp - $therhythmsectionpod

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OUT NOW - SUNDAY REPLAY | Derrin Lee, Elevation Memphis [11/01/23]The featured guest is Derrin Lee, the keyboard player ...
02/16/2025

OUT NOW - SUNDAY REPLAY | Derrin Lee, Elevation Memphis [11/01/23]

The featured guest is Derrin Lee, the keyboard player from Elevation Memphis. They discuss Derrin's musical journey, from his upbringing in Dallas, Texas, to his move to Memphis, his education, and his passion for various music genres. Derrin shares his experiences playing in different ensembles, receiving a piano scholarship at Tennessee State University, and his desire to be a versatile musician. They also discuss his involvement in a Tina Turner tribute project and the importance of supporting live music. Derrin's love for music, humility, and eagerness to learn are highlighted throughout the conversation.

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HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community.

Venmo - @‌therhythmsectionpod

CashApp - $therhythmsectionpod

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02/14/2025

Ric Chetter Shares How Original Bands Can Be Featured On Radio Memphis

From Episode: Ric Chetter & Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield | Radio Memphis | TRS Podcast - #80

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HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community.

Venmo - @‌therhythmsectionpod

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OUT NOW - TheRhythmSectionPod.comRic Chetter & Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield | Radio MemphisIn this episode, Derrick and...
02/12/2025

OUT NOW - TheRhythmSectionPod.com
Ric Chetter & Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield | Radio Memphis

In this episode, Derrick and Jeff share exciting updates, including their big studio move and the podcast’s growing list of sponsors—Musicians Booking Agency, Moore Loud, David Griffin Audio, Area 51, and Big Note Music Lessons. They also discuss their continued partnership with Radio Memphis and the shift to a Tuesday release schedule to align with the station. Plus, they celebrate a major milestone as the podcast’s page surpasses 2,000 followers! A huge thank you goes out to Kenny Francis and Tina Hinds for their generous Venmo donations ahead of the new season.

For the feature interview Derrick and Jeff sit down with Ric Chetter and Monica Summerfield from Radio Memphis to dive into the origins of the station and its mission to support local, original music. Ric shares his history at Rock 103, while Monica reflects on Memphis’ thriving independent film scene back in the day. They also reveal the story of how they met, Monica’s first introduction to radio, and the exciting new collaboration with Weapons of Mass Production airing after The Rhythm Section. Plus, they discuss Radio Memphis' shift to non-profit status—and introduce the infamous studio doll, Rosie Palms!

Radio-Memphis.com

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS at [email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT

If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community.

Venmo - @‌therhythmsectionpod

CashApp - $therhythmsectionpod

Thanks for tuning in and supporting the Rhythm Section Podcast.

🌐 Follow The Rhythm Section Pod: therhythmsectionpod.com

📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook

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02/12/2025

Ric Chetter & Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield | Radio Memphis | TRS Podcast - #80

In this episode, Derrick and Jeff share exciting updates, including their big studio move and the podcast’s growing list of sponsors—The Musicians Booking Agency, Moore Loud, David GriffinAudio, Area 51 Memphis Band, and Big Note Music Lessons. They also discuss their continued partnership with Radio Memphis and the shift to a Tuesday release schedule to align with the station. Plus, they celebrate a major milestone as the podcast’s page surpasses 2,000 followers! A huge thank you goes out to Kenny Francis and Tina Hinds for their generous Venmo donations ahead of the new season.

For the feature interview Derrick and Jeff sit down with Ric Chetter and Monica Summerfield from Radio Memphis to dive into the origins of the station and its mission to support local, original music. Ric shares his history at Rock 103, while Monica reflects on Memphis’ thriving independent film scene back in the day. They also reveal the story of how they met, Monica’s first introduction to radio, and the exciting new collaboration with Weapons of Mass Production airing after The Rhythm Section. Plus, they discuss Radio Memphis' shift to non-profit status—and introduce the infamous studio doll, Rosie Palms!

Radio-Memphis.com

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS at [email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT

If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community.

Venmo - @‌therhythmsectionpod

CashApp - $therhythmsectionpod

Thanks for tuning in and supporting the Rhythm Section Podcast.

🌐 Follow The Rhythm Section Pod: therhythmsectionpod.com

📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook

🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify

🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production - SRPStudiosLLC.com

Streaming now on Radio Memphis. Thank you for Ric Chetter and Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield for letting us promote our n...
02/11/2025

Streaming now on Radio Memphis. Thank you for Ric Chetter and Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield for letting us promote our new season of the podcast.

The 2025 Season kicks off Tomorrow (2/11) with Ric Chetter and Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield from Radio Memphis. We dive...
02/10/2025

The 2025 Season kicks off Tomorrow (2/11) with Ric Chetter and Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield from Radio Memphis. We dive into the origins of the station and its mission to support local, original music. Ric shares his history at Rock 103, while Monica reflects on Memphis’ thriving independent film scene back in the day. They also reveal the story of how they met, Monica’s first introduction to radio, and the exciting new collaboration with Weapons of Mass Production airing after The Rhythm Section. Plus, they discuss Radio Memphis' shift to non-profit status—and introduce the infamous studio doll, Rosie Palms!

Early Monrning on Apple and Spotify
6pm CST on Facebook and YouTube
7:30pm on Radio-Memphis.com

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OUT NOW - SUNDAY REPLAY | Karen Dillard Brown, Midnite Train From Memphis [10/25/23]Featured guest, Karen Dillon Brown d...
02/09/2025

OUT NOW - SUNDAY REPLAY | Karen Dillard Brown, Midnite Train From Memphis [10/25/23]

Featured guest, Karen Dillon Brown discusses her experiences as a musician, her band Midnight Train from Memphis, and her involvement in charity work. Karen shares her early musical influences, the challenges of being a female artist, and the joy of performing live. She also talks about her role in booking gigs and her work in the dental profession. The conversation touches on the importance of supporting live music and original artists. Karen's dedication to a charity feeding children is highlighted, as well as her upcoming benefit event for a member of the Memphis music community.

Spotify - https://bit.ly/3EJOGBO

Apple - https://bit.ly/3rqqZLP

HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community.

Venmo - @‌therhythmsectionpod

CashApp - $therhythmsectionpod

Thanks for tuning in and supporting the Rhythm Section Podcast.

🌐 Follow The Rhythm Section Pod: therhythmsectionpod.com

🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production - SRPStudiosLLC.com

OUT NOW - SUNDAY REPLAY | Chris Craig & Kinley Wolfe, Lord Tracy [10/18/23]Today’s featured guests are Chris Craig and K...
02/02/2025

OUT NOW - SUNDAY REPLAY | Chris Craig & Kinley Wolfe, Lord Tracy [10/18/23]

Today’s featured guests are Chris Craig and Kendall Wolf. They discuss their friendship, musical backgrounds, and influences. They reminisce about their early days playing music together and their love for rock music. They share stories about their experiences with Terry Glaze, the focal point of their band, Lord Tracy, and the high energy of their performances. They talk about their journey to getting a record deal, challenges, and disappointment when their record company stopped promoting them. They reflect on their career and express no regrets. They also discuss the possibility of future shows and their upcoming project. The episode ends with discussing merchandise and recommendations for other musicians to check out.

Apple - https://bit.ly/3rqqZLP

Spotify - https://bit.ly/3EJOGBO

HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community.

Venmo - @‌therhythmsectionpod

CashApp - $therhythmsectionpod

Thanks for tuning in and supporting the Rhythm Section Podcast.

🌐 Follow The Rhythm Section Pod: therhythmsectionpod.com

🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production - SRPStudiosLLC.com

01/30/2025

David Flexer shares the origin story of the legendary Memphis band, Thrust.

David Flexer shares the origin story of the legendary Memphis band, Thrust, taking listeners on a journey through the band's early days. From their first jam sessions to the rise of their unique sound, David reveals the key moments and influences that shaped Thrust into the band it became in the Memphis music scene.

Catch the full interview: https://youtu.be/CvC0sBpCoPg

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