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All of the Amazing People

Here you will find all of the amazing guests we have had on the show. Each one has the episode linked to their guest profile!
Annette Smith

Annette Smith

The host of the amazing Music Junkies Podcast.Stories from amazing people & extraordinary ways music has influenced their lifelinktr.ee/Musicjunkies

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Art Alexakis - Everclear

Art Alexakis - Everclear

Arthur Paul Alexakis (born April 12, 1962[1]) is an American musician best known as the singer-songwriter and guitarist of the rock band Everclear.[2] He has been a member of several other bands in addition to his own work as a songwriter for other artists. Alexakis has founded several record label…

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Ashes Reign

Ashes Reign

Ashes Reign is a melodic metal band from central Virginia. Formed in 2010 when guitarist and lyricist Vinny Carrion met bassist Ryan Neurauter, the band began writing music combining modern metal influences with progressive elements. Carrion and Neurauter also sought a drummer and vocalist which be…

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Belmont

Belmont

The band first formed in 2014[1] while band members were still in high school.[2] The band was formed by frontman and lead vocalist Taz Johnson, and after a series of early lineup changes, stabilized with guitarist Sam Patt, bassist Alex Wieringa, and drummer Brian Lada.[2] Belmont self-released th…

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Brad Roberts - The Crash Test Dummies

Brad Roberts - The Crash Test Dummies

Crash Test Dummies are a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba.Anchored by Brad Roberts (vocals, guitar) and his distinctive bass-baritone voice, the other band members have fluctuated over the years. Its most prominent line-up consisted of Roberts, Ellen Reid (co-vocals, keyboards), Brad'…

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Brendan B. Brown

Brendan B. Brown

Brendan B Brown / Guitar & Vocal.Matthew Milligan / Bass.Brandon Ticer / Keyboards.Joey Slater / Backing Vocal.Gabrielle Sterbenz / Backing Vocal.It's hard to believe it's been over 20 years since Wheatus released their debut album and still ubiquitous single "Teenage Dirtbag.” Yes, tha…

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Brian Vander Ark

Brian Vander Ark

Brian Vander Ark is the lead singer and songwriter for The Verve Pipe.His solo career includes four studio albums.In 2007, he created the Lawn Chairs and Living Rooms House Concert Series, and has played over 800 shows in the homes of his fans. Brian also released an album of cover so…

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Cedars Brothers

Cedars Brothers

Americana/ Folktronica/ Ambient Rockpoplme.co/1LmEEQnP

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Chris Housman

Chris Housman

If Harlan Howard was right when he said “country music is three chords and the truth”, then Chris Housman is one of the best qualified artists working in Country today. Beyond the classic twang, rich six string backed sound, and disarming Kansas baritone, his offerings in the genre gently, yet unap…

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Dameon Aranda from the band Aranda

Dameon Aranda from the band Aranda

Dameon Aranda singer songwriter guitarist producer father. There is very little this man has not done! Check out the band Aranda an incredible Midwest rock group!

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David Cook

David Cook

David Cook (and yes, the same David Cook who launched into stardom following his American Idol Season Seven win – breaking several Billboard chart records when 14 of his songs debuted on the Hot Digital Songs chart and 11 of his songs debuted on the Hot 100) certainly knows his way around a good so…

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Glen Phillips

Glen Phillips

Glen Phillips is an American songwriter, lyricist, singer and guitarist. He is best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the alternative rock group Toad the Wet Sprocket. Phillips also records and performs as a solo artist.

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Greg Leatherman

Greg Leatherman

Based out of Minneapolis, the first full game that Greg designed and produced is Glitter Hearts - a magical transforming heroes RPG. Having played RPGs for most of his life, he has brought that knowledge, love, and understanding of fun collaboration to his projects.You can catch him with his br…

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Ivan Doroschuk - Men Without Hats

Ivan Doroschuk - Men Without Hats

Ivan Eugene Doroschuk (/ˈdɒrəstʃʌk, ˈdɒrəʃʌk/, French pronunciation: [ivɑ̃ øʒɛn dɔʁɔʃyk]) (born 9 October 1957) is an American-born Canadian musician.[1] He is the lead vocalist and founding member of Men Without Hats, best known for the songs "The Safety Dance" (1982) and "Pop Goes the World" (1987…

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Jaret Reddick

Jaret Reddick

is an American musician, singer, songwriter, composer, podcaster and actor, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Bowling for Soup.As a voice actor, Reddick is known for his work on Phineas and Ferb, and he is also the current voice of Chuck E. Chee…

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Jason Paige

Jason Paige

A vocal powerhouse with a career spanning decades, Jason has electrified audiences worldwide!As lead singer for legendary band Blood Sweat & Tears, he toured extensively, laying the foundation for a remarkable career. His iconic performance as the rap soloist on Michael Jackson’s “Black or Whit…

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JR Richards

JR Richards

Over the past three decades JR has been at the top of the music industry, JR has sold millions of records, penned chart-topping hit songs and performed around the world.His achievements, include the US #1 hit 'Counting Blue Cars' (written by JR and performed by Dishwalla) that won the Billboard…

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Julie Williams

Julie Williams

Fearlessly forging ahead down country roads, CMT Next Women of Country Julie Williams carries her mixed-race heritage proudly, just as she carries her tunes. Raised in Florida, Julie is turning heads in Nashville’s americana music scene with her compelling blend of country storytelling, soft-yet-po…

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Just Happy To Be Here

Just Happy To Be Here

"You just gotta check them out they are incredible!" - Harley

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Keep Flying

Keep Flying

Keep Flying is an alternative pop punk band with members from NJ, NY, & PA. The band rose from the ashes from some of the members former band Survay Says! had broken up. They are currently signed to SmartPunk Records.

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McKenna Michels

McKenna Michels

McKenna MichelsProudly Presents her new EPRevolutionFive Songs That Resonate with Personal SignificanceRevolution is the title of the new EP by McKenna Michels. It continues to explore the themes of her previous outings: Renaissance (2021) and Enlightenment (2022).“I’ve been a fan of th…

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Mike Finoia

Mike Finoia

Mike Finoia is a standup comedian based out of New York City. He is a writer / producer for TruTV's Impractical Jokers and Co-Host of the chart topping podcast "Comes a Time" alongside Dead & Company / Allman Bros. alum Oteil Burbridge. Mike also can be found nationwide touring with the Impractical…

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MIMS

MIMS

Shawn Maurice Mims (born March 22, 1981), known mononymously as Mims (backronym for Music Is My Savior), stylized as MIMS, is an American rapper. Born and raised in New York City, he is best known for his 2006 commercial debut single "This Is Why I'm Hot", which reached number one on the US Billboa…

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Pollyanna

Pollyanna

Pollyanna, a four piece New Jersey band consisting of power-pop, loud rock, bubble grunge, and punk influences consists of lead singer and guitarist Jill Beckett, drummer Daniel McCool, bassist Brandon Bolton, and guitarist Jack Rose. Their name directly derives from the dictionary definition, “to …

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