Muscle Shoals Storytellers

  We interview Jimmy Johnson, legendary guitarist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series. Jimmy discusses his work with Lynard Skynard and hearing Freebird as it was born in the studio, amongst other memorable career milestones.  

We interview Jimmy Johnson, legendary guitarist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series. Jimmy discusses his work with Lynard Skynard and hearing Freebird as it was born in the studio, amonst other memorable career milestones.

We interview Jimmy Johnson, legendary guitarist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series. Jimmy discusses his work with Lynard Skynard and hearing Freebird as it was born in the studio, amonst other memorable career milestones.

We interview David Hood, legendary bassist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series. 

We interview David Hood, legendary bassist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series.

Bonus Episode- Recorded almost a year ago, Grant and Dan sit down and try to make a podcast. No music legends being interviewed here- just two guys trying to figure out how to make a podcast work. A must listen if you like to know how the sausage is made!

Robert J. Cline, Jr discusses why he moved to Muscle Shoals, Al and how he has created a sustainable career in the music industry through touring and discusses recording with legends. 

Robert J. Cline, Jr discusses why he moved to Muscle Shoals, Al and how he has created a sustainable career in the music industry through touring and discusses recording with legends. 

In this interview, Jan discusses what it's like making music in and around rural Alabama.

Grant talks to April Howton about nurturing the local art scene in an area famous for its creative output. 

Leading up to the annual W.C. Handy Music Festival in the Shoals, we had an opportunity to sit down with Christine Ohlman, a perennial participant and well-loved fixture of the fest.

Grant and Dan interview David Hood, the bassist of the legendary musicians, the Swampers from Muscle Shoals, Al. David talks about some of his sessions, a long lost bass, and just a bit about life.

Dan and Grant interview Mark Narmore, the writer of hits Moon Over Georgia, What I Love About Sunday, and others

Muscle Shoals Storytellers brings you interviews from legendary Muscle Shoals musicians, as well as up-and-coming artists that come to the area to record in our historic studios. Check out our debut episode with our new friends, Bishop Gunn!