The Highway Girl

Compilation II 2008

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:18:00 GMT

Aimee Mann
Martha Wainwright
Teitur
Jesca Hoop
Juliana Hatfield
The Break & Repair Method
Rob Giles
Jeff Finlin
Kate Walsh

You'll hear one song from each artist in this compilation from The Highway Girl.

Our thanks to all the incredible artists who have appeared on the show this year and each of their managers/agents/publishers/labels. We're truly thankful for them and for you, our wonderful listeners and viewers!

Happy Holidays from The Highway Girl Team!

Kate Walsh - The Highway Girl

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:30:00 GMT

Kate Walsh was such a lovely person to sit down with. Every bit as genuine as her music leads you to believe she would be.

My thanks to the Soiled Dove Underground in Denver for letting us record this there. Sound man Chris did an awesome job of recording Kate's Sound check for us to use as her live performance. They're a beautiful venue and listening room that I highly recommend if you're passing through Colorado.

Buy Tim's House from Kate Walsh!

Jesca Hoop - The Highway Girl

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:18:00 GMT

Jesca Hoop's music is incredibly authentic and so is she as a person. Although she is very quirky, I was surprised by some of her traditional values that came out when we talked.

I found her to be very much in control of her career and very aware of where she wants both her music and her career to go.

Don't miss Seed of Wonder at the beginning. Stewart Copeland plays drums. And don't miss Murderer of Birds at the end.

Buy Kismet!

Allee Willis - The Highway Girl

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 02:30:00 GMT

Allee Willis is truly one of a kind. Born in Detroit, it seems Allee, like me, should probably have been born black. More soul than the people know what to do with.

The quality of sound on this podcast is terrible. But, I beg of you to ignore that and listen to the quality of content in terms of what Allee has to say. it's really challenging to go from an audio podcast to a video podast and keep the quality the same. Trust me. We're working on it!

You can help us bring the production up a notch by donating if you love the show!

And you MUST watch the Bubbles & Cheesecake video Allee wrote and produced at The Highway Girl.

Martha Wainwright - The Highway Girl

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:55:00 GMT

Martha is without a doubt the coolest artist I've had the pleasure of working with. She is real and honest and so incredibly talented. She's got a powerhouse of a voice and she's not afraid to tell the truth.

If you haven't heard her new album, you must go out and buy "I Know You're Married, but I've Got Feelings Too." It's tremendous and so is she.

Big thanks to Jamie Jackson for making this interview happen.

Buy the album!

Aimee Mann - The Highway Girl

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:16:00 GMT

It goes without saying that I'm a huge fan of Aimee Mann's. The fact that she's been able to remain true to herself and experience such success as an independent artist gives me hope that any of us can do it.

Aimee wrote the music for the incredible film Magnolia a few years back, for which she received a lot of attention and notoriety.

Make sure you buy her new album Smilers! It rocks.

SMtv 96 Compilation 2008

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:56:00 GMT

Compilation 2008. SMtv is becoming The Highway Girl! We're so excited to be finally bringing you video on all of the artists we interview, as well as their live performances! In just a few short weeks we'll be right back with so much more on all of the artists you love!

To wrap up SMtv, I'm featuring 7 amazing artists I've had the pleasure of sitting down with in the last few months. Please support them and buy their records!

Gentleman Caller
Paleo
Kristoffer Ragnstam
Gregory Alan Isakov
Jonathan Coulton
Virginia Coalition
Teitur

Email me your requests and questions at sm@thehighwaygirl.com!

SMtv 95 Joie Calio

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:49:00 GMT

Joie Calio has had an incredible ride as one third of the band Dada. Now he's got a new project called X Levitation Cult and I think you're really gonna dig these songs!

I had a blast sitting down with Joie in the Hollywood Hills this week. Make sure you check out his tour dates and see him live.

Buy Happiness in Hell!

SMtv 94 Gigi Sohn with the music of Gentleman Caller

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:08:00 GMT

Gentleman Caller are the most incredible band I've found since starting SMtv. I discovered them when I was looking for a video director for my song Days Like This. I ended up wirking with Ryan Newman, who had directed many videos for Gentleman Caller. I immediately fell in love with their sound. Kenny Childers has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard and one I could listen to for hours. I've yet to have the pleasure of meeting the band, but cannot wait to have them on the show.

This particular episode comes to you from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this year. I sat down with Public Knowledge Founder Gigi Sohn and discussed all that's wrong with copyright. Gigi's one of the sharpest minds out there if you ask me. My thanks to Digital Freedom for organizing this.

SMtv 93 Paleo

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 01:26:00 GMT

I first met Paleo when I was recording a show with These United States at IOTA in Virginia. His music is intense and so is he. Paleo is David Strackany and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting down with him at a noisy, outside patio. Paleo is also the first artist who requested we record the live performance outside in the street while he leaned up against a stranger's van. We'll have the video for you soon.

In all my years doing this show I've never met an artist who treats touring more like a business. He books his own tours and makes a solid living as an artist. Kudos to Paleo for his level of commitment to not only the craft, but the business of music.

My gratitude to Meadowlark in Denver who graciously opened their doors to let us record this show there.

Buy Death & Taxes by writing to David Strackany!

Photo by Cary Norton.

SMtv 92 Cameron McGill & What Army

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 03:45:00 GMT

We featured Cameron McGill in the early days of SMtv. I was so excited to find out he was coming through Boulder on a tour with Margot & the Nuclear So & So's.

Andy at Albums on the Hill in Boulder graciously allowed us to gather in his amazing vinyl store to record this show. Please support amazing independent music and music retailers like Andy.

Buy Warm Songs for Cold Shoulders!

SMtv 91 Teitur

Sun, 25 May 2008 01:56:00 GMT

Teitur is a classic artist that I feel so grateful to feature on the show. Perhaps my most enjoyable show ever recorded at the beautiful Soiled Dove in Denver.

Apart from having a successful career of his own and working with artists like Rufus Wainwright, Aimee Mann and John Mayer, Teitur has penned songs with Corinne Bailey Rae. Mayer says, "(Poetry and Airplanes) may be one of the best albums to come along in the last five years. Music like this is jet fuel on the fire of a broken heart." I couldn't have put it better myself.

Teitur's voice will melt you.

Snag yourself a copy of his latest, The Singer!

SMtv 90 Eisley

Sun, 18 May 2008 02:01:00 GMT

Warner Bros Recording Artists Eisley were SO much fun to chat with! We talked about everything from what it was like to open for Coldplay to how Staci felt when she interviewed Stevie Nicks.

This talented family are writing great songs and playing their own instruments. I'm honored to have them on the show!

My thanks to the Fox Theatre in Boulder for letting us record this show in their green room.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 89 Paul Anthony

Sun, 11 May 2008 05:52:00 GMT

This week it's my turn to interview Rumblefish Founder and CEO Paul Anthony.

We feature music from three Rumblefish artists:

Track 1 is Back Before We Were Bitter from the band Say Hi (Pictured). The album is The Wishes & the Glitch

Track 2 is Only Beginnings by the band Oh Darling. The EP is Nice Nice.

Track 3 is To Show You My Love by the incomparable Mike Schmid, whose album The High Cost of Living (A Love Story) has been featured on SMtv many times.

Check out Rumblefish's weekly podcast, the Zach & Whit Show!

SMtv 88 Samantha Murphy

Sun, 4 May 2008 06:07:00 GMT

My good friend Paul Anthony interviewed me for this week's show. Next week I get him back!

If you're interested in helping me make another album, listen in to this week's show to hear what my plans are.

Buy Somewhere Between Starving & Stardom!

SMtv 87 Reverend Deadeye

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:39:00 GMT

Reverend Deadeye won't talk about whether or not a Rattlesnake really did bite him in the eye. But one listen to his music and you know he's been through a lot in life. His music's passionate, raw and very unique.

The son of a reverend, he grew up playing music with his family on a reservation. I had a great time hanging with this guy. See him live while he's on tour now!

Explicit lyrics in this show.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 86 Kristoffer Ragnstam

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:45:00 GMT

Sweden's Kristoffer Ragnstam writes such great songs and sings and performs them with equal intensity. He's featured on the cover of this month's German Vanity Fair

Another great artist brought to my attention by the wonderful John Porter over at Bluhammock Records. I had the great pleasure of meeting Kristoffer when he appeared on The Samantha Murphy Show from SXSW. I decided to edit the interview into a podcast to make sure everyone got to hear his amazing music. A real sweetheart of a guy, too!

Buy Sweet Bills and Other Side of the Room!

SMtv 85 Parthenon Huxley

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:50:00 GMT

Parthenon Huxley's music takes me back to highschool when I spent my weekends listening to bands like The Cars and The Beatles.

His songs are infectious and tell great stories that make me feel understood.

Buy Kiss the Monster!

SMtv 84 Reed Foehl

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 06:12:00 GMT

Reed Foehl is just one of those artists like Tom Petty and Neil Young: he tells a story. His music typifies America and takes you back in time.

Reed's music can be heard in films like Spark, as well as many TV shows and commercials. Perfect music for a Sunday afternoon.

Buy Stoned Beautiful!

SMtv 83 Virginia Coalition

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 04:19:00 GMT

Virginia Coalition's music will get in your head and stay there. My friend John Porter sent me a copy of their "Sing Along" and it's been swimming through my thoughts ever since.

VaCo are on episode 7 of The Samantha Murphy Show along with their video director Tyler Shields and Rainn Wilson from The Office.

Love these guys!

Buy Home!

SMtv 82 Gregory Alan Isakov

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 04:13:00 GMT

Gregory Alan Isakov is my favorite discovery since starting SMtv in early 2005. One listen and you'll see why.

Gregory won the coveted Best Songwriter Award at the Telluride Festival in 2007. His melodies will take you on the sweetest journey.

Buy That Sea, the Gambler!

SMtv 81 Jonathan Coulton

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 04:01:00 GMT

Jonathan Coulton is without a doubt one of the smartest artists I've ever met. He has single handedly launched his own career using the Internet and a cover of the song Baby Got Back.

I just love him!

Buy Thing a Week!

SMtv 80 2007 Annual Compilation

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:55:00 GMT

It's that time of year again, kids. I'm thankful for you and an incredible lineup of artists who have honored me by being on the show.

In this show I feature:

Miniature Tigers
Matthew Ryan
Abra Moore
Rob Giles
Buddy
Swati
Jesse Malin

Merry Christmas and an incredibly happy 2008 to you from SMtv and me! See you in February.

Samantha xo

SMtv 79 Justin Jones

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:57:00 GMT

Justin Jones came to me via Laura Tsaggaris and I couldn't be happier. His Love Versus Heroin album has captured me.

We sat down in Alexandria, VA to talk about drugs, music and his two hot aunts.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 78 Stoll Vaughan

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 08:34:00 GMT

A very interesting discussion with Stoll Vaughan on this week's show. If you're interested in hearing two sides of the story regarding technology as it pertains to music, I recommend you hang around for all 61 minutes of this week's show.

Oh and Stoll's music pretty much kicks ass.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 77 Natalie Prass

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 04:59:00 GMT

When David Wright of Speakerheart played me Natalie's music, I was immediately touched by her voice. Next I started to love her quirky, unusual writing style. She's a true artist.

This is only the second artist in three years that I've featured on SMtv who doesn't have an album out. I'm pretty adamant about it. I broke the rule only for Alex Davis and now for Natalie Prass, both of whom I feel won't let me down in the future.

All three songs were recorded by me live on the day of the interview. Most were first takes.

SMtv 76 Matthew Ryan

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:53:00 GMT

Matthew Ryan has been making great music for over a decade. Most recently he had a song featured on the TV show House.

His new album, Matthew Ryan vs the Silver State, won't be released until April Fools Day, 2008 (it ain't no joke!).

I love his music and am so honored to have him on the show.

My thanks to Holland Nix for making this happen.

Buy the Album (4/1/08)!

SMtv 75 Swati

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:41:00 GMT

Swati, meaning "birth of a star" in Hindu, came to my attention by way of the amazing Abby White, Music Editor for Performing Songwriter Magazine.

Swati is real and refuses to be anything but herself. She's a rare combination of fire and ice.

My thanks to John Porter and Mark McKenna for being so great in making this show happen.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 74 Josh Doyle

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:36:00 GMT

Josh Doyle reminds me of Paul Weller mixed with Tom Waits. He's passionate and is a force to be reckoned with when there's a guitar in his hands.

His former band, The Dum Dums, opened for Bon Jovi at Wembley and had success in Europe.

My favorite way to hear Josh is solo. Don't miss his live performance at the end of the show.

My thanks to Speakerheart for making me aware of Josh.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 73 Kaiser Cartel

Sun, 4 Nov 2007 02:35:00 GMT

Kaiser Cartel's music makes me feel like I'm running through a field of daisies. It's stripped down and honest. Courtney Kaiser and Benjamin Cartel make beautiful music in more ways than one. Take a listen!

Buy the Album!

SMtv 72 Abra Moore

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:22:00 GMT

Grammy nominated Abra Moore has a magical quality to her music and her life. She's worked with Clive Davis and is a fantastic songwriter, in my opinion.

Enjoy.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 71 Tom Brosseau

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 03:59:00 GMT

Tom Brosseau is an artist like no other. He's gentle, yet confident. His stories weave tails of growing up in rural North Dakota and hearken back to a simpler time melodically.

This show is dedicated to our great friend Mike Gowder who supports independent music unceasingly.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 70 The Good Listeners

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 23:38:00 GMT

The Good Listeners music makes you feel like you're watching a film. Their song King Friday is made even more stunning by watching the accompanying clip from the film Soy Cuba. Take a look.

Those of you in the LA area can meet me at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) on Wed, Sept 19 for Young Director's Night, where The Good Listeners will be performing.

September, 19 2007 at LACMA
5905 Wilshire Boulevard, los Angeles, California 90036

Buy the Album!

SMtv 69 Danny Socolof w/the music of Chicken Legs Weaver

Sun, 2 Sep 2007 19:10:00 GMT

Danny Socolof is a music industry mogul, but you'd never know it. He's worked with Led Zeppelin and The Who, not to mention representing Pepsi's music initiatives for 16 years.

We sat down for a long chat and I asked him to choose a band for the show. I'm very grateful he introduced me to the music of Chicken Legs Weaver, a great band out of Sheffield, UK.

SMtv 68 Carrie Rodriguez

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:55:00 GMT

Carrie Rodriguez hails from Austin, Texas but makes her home in Brooklyn, NY now. This might give you some idea of how eclectic her music is. You'll hear elements of Lucinda Williams, with whom Carrie's been touring with this summer, but she also incorporates elements of jazz and rock in her sound. The fabulous Bill Frisell plays on the album.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 67 Buddy

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:41:00 GMT

Buddy is one of my new favorites. His lyrics are wonderful and his melodies quietly attach themselves to your heart. If you like the Postal Service and Deathcab for Cutie, you're going to fall for Buddy, as I have.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 66 Justin Lyons

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:07:00 GMT

Justin Lyons is the nicest guy. I had the best time hanging out with him when we recorded this show. You've heard California Groove on the popular Lifetime show Army Wives and his album Water My Whiskers will be available late Sept on iTunes.

SMtv 65 Izzy Cox

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 19:30:00 GMT

Montreal's Izzy Cox is all at once open, distant, warm and cold. Her music tells the story of her life. A life that includes prisons, drugs, asylums, heartbreak, love and a lot of leaving.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 64 Miniature Tigers

smtv@samanthamurphy.com — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 07:47:00 GMT

Miniature Tigers are the best unsigned band I've ever heard. Truthfully! 22 year old Charlie Brand wrote all the songs and played all the instruments on this stunning debut. I'm speechless and SO thankful to 8mm for telling me about these guys.

You can't buy the album yet, so check back with me.

If you're in LA, I'll see you this Monday Night at Silverlake Lounge for their set.

SMtv 63 Rob Giles

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:52:00 GMT

Apart from being incredibly talented, Rob Giles is just a sweetheart. His music has such depth and his voice...oh that voice.

Just listen. Listen.

Buy the Album.

SMtv 62 mere mortals

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 05:13:00 GMT

mere mortals kicked my ass when I saw them live in LA a few years back. I love their new ep and I had a blast sitting on the floor of lead singer Axel's apartment in Hollywood.

Buy the album!

SMtv 61 Eleni Mandell

Sun, 8 Jul 2007 08:32:00 GMT

Eleni Mandell's music takes me back to another time. Her latest effort, Miracle of Five, has elements of big band, jazz and even swing, but her songs are modern and demand you listen to the lyrics.

Wilco's Nels Cline can be heard throughout this album on a variety of instruments.

A beautiful journey from start to finish.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 60 Jesse Malin (w/Bruce Springsteen)

smtv@samanthamurphy.com — Mon, 2 Jul 2007 02:40:00 GMT

Jesse Malin is one of the coolest artists I've met. Apart from being an amazing guy, he knows how to please a crowd. He even came to my gig at the Living Room, jet-lagged I might add, and got up and played a song.

I hope you enjoy Jesse's duet with Bruce Springsteen and I thank him from the bottom of my heart for being on the show.

Buy the Album!

SMtv Presents!

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:55:00 GMT

This Wednesday, April 4, Jeff Finlin, Paul Chesne and Dave Phenicie's new band Stonehoney LIVE at

The Mint

6010 W Pico Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90035

Don't miss this amazing night of music!

In this podcast I feature a song from each artist.

SMtv 58 Derren Raser

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:56:00 GMT

Derren Raser performs perhaps the best live performance here since SMtv's inception. If you're a fan of John Mayer and Michael Buble, you'll love San Diego's Derren Raser. His latest effort, The King of I'll Tell You Next Week, is produced by SMtv's artist #22 Greg Laswell, now signed to Van Guard Records.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 57 Lonesome Spurs

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 05:31:00 GMT

Lonesome Spurs are Lynda Kay and Danny B Harvey. Their music makes me wanna hit the road, roll down the windows and have no destination in mind.

Join me?

Buy the Album!

SMtv 56 Cataldo

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 02:14:00 GMT

I just love Eric Anderson, aka Cataldo. He crafts really cool pop songs with incredibly unique stories. I had a great time chatting with him last summer as he toured through California.

My thanks to Speechwriters LLC for hooking a sister way up.

Buy the Album!

SMtv 55 AJ Croce

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 18:16:00 GMT

AJ Croce had no choice. Music runs through him like the blood in his veins. As the son of Jim Croce, AJ has been through many trials and tribulations and has come out the other side a better musician.

My thanks to LeStat's in San Diego for letting us record this show there and Louis Brazier, you are amazing.

Huge gratitude to Mick Wainman for organizing this show for me.

Buy the Album

SMtv 54 Merry Christmas!

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 20:47:00 GMT

Happy Holidays from SMtv!

Enjoy a beautiful song from Mike Schmid and purchase his Snow Day CD!

Tune into my next show January 7, 2007. I'm featuring a brilliant artist, as well as playing his duet with Bruce Springsteen!

Be happy and well!

SMtv 53 Revival

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:14:00 GMT

What can I say about Revival?

Is it necessary for me to share my feelings that they're without a doubt a band you will definitely see on the Billboard Charts one day? Do you need to know how much I love Josh Read's voice and music? Does it matter that he drove through the icy winter in an unregistered van to spend an afternoon with me and a few cans of beer? Damn right it does.

I love this band.

Listen.

Thank you.

Album coming in February, 2007.

SMtv 52 Ben Carroll

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 07:14:00 GMT

I met NYC artist Ben Carroll earlier this year when we played a show together. I was immediately impressed by his voice and stage presence.

I hope those of you in New York City will come see Ben and me play live this Friday, December 15 @ The Living Room's brand new upstair's lounge. Ben's on @ 8:30 and I'm at 10:30.

My sincere thanks to Ben's dad, the incredibly talented Jon Carroll, for joining Ben on his live performance for this show. Oh yeah, and for the use of his living room!

SMtv 51 Dave Phenicie

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 06:35:00 GMT

Dave Phenicie is everything of talent. He sings his ass off and has backed many successful touring artists and bands. Long Lonely Time is his first solo record and ain't we grateful!

Buy the Album!

Photo by Dave Navarro

SMtv 50 These United States

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 03:39:00 GMT

Essentially, Jesse Elliott (on the right) is These United States, but the input of Tom Hnatow is not to be dismissed. I loved these guys and had the best time with them in the basement of IOTA in Arlington, VA last night. Jesse Elliott is a star on the rise. He reminds me of a 60's poet. A joy to be around and his music kicks major ass.

You can't Buy the Album yet, so go to their Myspace and then write and thank me for introducing you to this magical music.

You're welcome.

Photo by me in the basement of IOTA.

SMtv 49 Billy Harvey

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 04:02:00 GMT

Billy Harvey is without a doubt one of the most enjoyable podcasts I've done. He's so freakin' talented and fun to hang with. He also wears moon boots and gardens in his underwear.

Huge props to Mick Wainman for hooking up this show!

Buy the Album

SMtv 48 Laura Tsaggaris

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:22:00 GMT

SMtv returns with the wonderful Laura Tsaggaris. Flavors of Alanis and Coldplay can be heard every now and again in her music, but Laura has a style all her own.

If you're in Washington DC, come and see Laura and me play this Saturday Night Nov 18 at the Velvet Lounge.

Buy the Album

SMtv 47 ~ Samantha Murphy

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 21:44:00 GMT

SMtv is undergoing a makeover and will be back in November.... better than ever!

Remember 16 by
Samantha Murphy

SMtv 45 ~ Mike Schmid

Sat, 1 Jul 2006 17:32:00 GMT

Mike Schmid writes beautiful songs, the world is discovering. They've been featured on the soundtrack of Felicity and other popular shows. Take a listen to his dreamy melodies on this week's show.

Buy the Album

SMtv 44 ~ Alex Davis

Thu, 8 Jun 2006 07:04:00 GMT

Alex Davis is one to watch. Her sound is raw and unaffected by polished production.

SMtv 42 ~ Clare Burson

Mon, 8 May 2006 03:56:00 GMT

Clare Burson's music has been heard on Dawson's Creek and artist Maura O'Connell was smart enough to cut one of her songs. I LOVE this songwriter!! Not only did we go to the same school in nashville, she is also a Libra. What more can i say?

Buy the Album

SMtv 41 ~ JJ Appleton

smtv@samanthamurphy.com — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:18:00 GMT

JJ Appleton doesn't take no for an answer. He's one of the hardest working independent artists I've encountered. It's that kind of attitude that's landed him on Last Call with Carson Daly as well as playing coveted slots at Sundance.

Buy the Album

SMtv 40 ~ Paul Chesne

smtv@samanthamurphy.com — Sun, 9 Apr 2006 05:23:00 GMT

Paul Chesne is a rocker. Just drop into one of his live shows and at any given time you'll see members of The Red Hot Chili Peppers in the audience. Top musicians line up to play with the guy. Women swoon. Some people just have it. Paul Chesne has "it." I took this photo of him in my former living room while he played "You Owe Me."

Buy the Album

SMtv 39 ~ Jared Scharff & The Royals

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:22:00 GMT

Jared Scharff & The Royals are a kick ass young band from NYC. You've heard Jared on MTV and Punk'd, among other shows.

Buy the album

SMtv 38 ~ Susan Marshall

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:16:00 GMT

Susan Marshall is without a doubt one of the finest singers I've ever heard. Her voice comes from a place deep inside her soul. Rolling Stone's Shirley Halperin speaks of Susan's performance at the Gram Parsons tribute: "...But the spine-chill award went to Memphis soul singer Susan Marshall, who belted a powerful "Do Right Woman" that practically brought people to their knees. "She's my secret weapon," Polly said. "No one knows who she is, but she wows them every time."

My thanks to Jeff Cline who engineered this show at The University of Memphis.

Buy the Album

SMtv 37 ~ Casey Black

smtv@samanthamurphy.com — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 07:59:00 GMT

Casey Black ...we recorded this show at The legendary Mint in Hollywood. A real troubadour in the greatest sense of the word.

Buy the Album

SMtv 36 ~ Gabriel Kahane

Samantha Murphy — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 03:00:00 GMT

Gabriel Kahane is an incredible artist I had the good fortune to meet in a wine bar in Brooklyn. His music is authentic and incorporates theatrical elements with pop sensibilities.

SMtv 35 ~ The Animators

Samantha Murphy — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 03:36:00 GMT

The Animators are a 4 piece NYC band who have played with Norah Jones, Ray LaMontagne and Gavin Degraw among others. Power pop at it's finest!

Buy the Album

SMtv 34 ~ 8mm

Samantha Murphy — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 04:46:00 GMT

8mm have a song on the soundtrack of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. You've heard Sean Beaven's work on albums for Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson. Now hear he and his wife Juliette's band, 8mm .

Buy the album

SMtv 33 ~ Jeff Finlin

Samantha Murphy — Mon, 2 Jan 2006 04:57:00 GMT

Jeff Finlin is an artist like no other. One part Steve Earle, one part Tom Waits and one part Randy Newman. Love this man! Be sure to read his lyrics at his website.

SMtv 32 ~ Compilation

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 6 Dec 2005 09:06:00 GMT

Final show for 2005!

Happy holidays!

SMtv 31 ~ Harvey Danger II

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 07:37:00 GMT

Part II of my interview with Jeff Lin, founder of Seattle rockers Harvey Danger

SMtv 30 ~ Harvey Danger

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 03:46:00 GMT

Harvey Danger's "Flagpole Sitta" rose to #1 on the Modern Rock Charts in 1997. The band has just released their new album independently for FREE on the Internet via Bit Torrent,as well as their website. I sat down with founding member Jeff Lin last week in Seattle. Buy "Little by Little" at Harvey Danger Photo by Ryan Schierling.

SMtv 29 ~ David Berkeley

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 00:35:00 GMT

David Berkeley has opened for Nickel Creek and is currently on tour with Vienna Teng. Love this guy!

SMtv 28 ~ Molly Jenson

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 8 Nov 2005 07:05:00 GMT

Molly Jenson is the first artist to grace the airwaves of SMtv twice. The first time she was lying on the couch while I interviewed Greg Laswell on #22.

SMtv 27 ~ Christopher Dallman

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 1 Nov 2005 00:40:00 GMT

According to Lindsay Lohan, Singer Songwriter Christopher Dallman is "Hot." This is the first, and probably the last, time I'll agree with her.

Buy the album

SMtv 26 ~ Otis Gibbs

smtv1@aol.com — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:53:00 GMT

Otis Gibbs is an Americana treasure. His songwriting is simple and complex at the same time. I had such a great time talking to this kind man. The CBGB's of Indianapolis is a place called "The Patio." Sadly, it's closing it's doors and has asked Otis to be the last to perform before it does so. If you're in the area, don't miss Otis @ The Patio November 26.

SMtv 25 ~ Cory Branan

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 06:37:00 GMT

Cory Branan has been praised by Rolling Stone and David Letterman. We went into the recording studio at the University of Memphis to record this week's show. Buy The Hell You Say.

SMtv 24 ~ Sarah Siskind

smtv1@aol.com — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 21:29:00 GMT

Nashville's Sarah Siskind writes songs that bring me to tears. She wrote Allison Krauss's new single and Bill Frisell played all the electric guitars on her stunning album "Covered."

SMtv 23 ~ Clay Cook

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 4 Oct 2005 05:11:00 GMT

Atlanta's Clay Cook co-wrote three songs on John Mayers debut album Room for Squares and plays with Shawn Mullins as well as being a top notch producer.

SMtv 22 ~ Greg Laswell

smtv1@aol.com — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 20:38:00 GMT

Greg Laswell is one of San Diego's finest artists. His new album Through Toledo will be released in October 2005.

SMtv 21 ~ Eric Schwartz

smtv1@aol.com — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 17:11:00 GMT

Strong content. This show is not intended for children under the age of 18 and may be offensive to Christians. The views of the artists on SMtv do not necessarily reflect those of SMtv or it's producer, however we respect their right to have them. Eric Schwartz is the very talented president of NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance).

SMtv 20 ~ Cameron McGill

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 01:54:00 GMT

Cameron McGill has opened for Rachel Yamagata and Damien Rice. A truly AMAZING artist. Don't miss if you love Dylan and Springsteen.

SMtv 19 ~ Inara George

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 6 Sep 2005 03:11:00 GMT

You've heard Inara George on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic and World Cafe Live. She's truly my favorite discovery of 2005. She's on tour with Idlewild now.

SMtv 18 ~ Speechwriters LLC

samantha@samanthamurphy.com — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 09:31:00 GMT

Speechwriters LLC came over and destroyed what used to be my apartment. See them at Hotel Cafe in LA Sept 10.

SMtv 17 ~ Michael Gurley

samantha@samanthamurphy.com — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 04:15:00 GMT

dada lead singer Michael Gurley joins me for wine and song. www.dadatheband.com

SMtv 16 ~ Gregory Page

samantha@samanthamurphy.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 01:47:00 GMT

Live from San Diego...Gregory Page. www.gregorypage.com

SMtv 15 ~ Izzy Cox

samantha@samanthamurphy.com — Tue, 9 Aug 2005 03:45:00 GMT

Montreal's Izzy Cox is live in the living room. www.myspace.com/izzycox See us live August 24 @ The Mint

SMtv 14 ~ Bernie Barlow

samantha@samanthamurphy.com — Mon, 1 Aug 2005 03:28:00 GMT

Bernie Barlow is one of the most talented singers I've ever worked with. She's toured with Sarah McLachlan and the Moody Blues to name a few. She's live in the living room this week on SMtv. www.berniebarlow.com

SMtv 13 ~ Illumination Audio

samantha@samanthamurphy.com — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 20:50:00 GMT

I sat down with Matt Hall this weekend while I was in Connecticut. We recorded a co-show with his Illumination Audio and my SMtv. He played some great indie music from various bands. Check it out www.illuminationaudio.net

SMtv 12 ~ Rebekah Jordan

samantha@samanthamurphy.com — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 01:13:00 GMT

Soulful Pop from the beautiful Rebekah Jordan. See her at The Mint this Wed. July 20 at 7:00 PM. www.myspace.com/rebekahjordan

SMtv 10 ~ Mere Mortals

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 5 Jul 2005 17:55:00 GMT

Mere Mortals. British flavored classic rock with a modern twist. www.meremortalsmusic.com

SMtv 8 ~ Life Coach Michael Neill

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 06:23:00 GMT

Michael Neill. You can subscribe to his brilliant (and free!) weekly coaching tips by sending him an email at subscribe@geniuscatalyst.com or just visit his site www.geniuscatalyst.com I also played some music (not as much as usual, but hey...we had a lot to talk about)! I had to edit out 15 minutes of live music and chat because we went over time-wise. I really don't like having to edit, but I can't exceed 80 minutes for technical reasons. Boundaries suck. 1. Broken Hearted Leg by Gregory Page from Love Made Me Drunk www.gregorypage.com 2. What If by Samantha Murphy-Live Unreleased 3. Busdriver by Samantha Murphy-Live Unreleased Website www.samanthamurphy.com

SMtv 7 ~ Dirty Kings

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 06:19:00 GMT

Dirty Kings are Mofo Daniels, B.B. Cox and Chef Buy "Electric Dirt" the brand new CD from Dirty Kings coming late August. www.dirtykings.com

SMtv 6 ~ Dedicated to Marla Ruzicka

smtv1@aol.com — Mon, 6 Jun 2005 06:14:00 GMT

Dedicated to the memory of Marla Ruzicka. She will forever be remembered for the beautiful sacrifices she made for those less fortunate. For more information on CIVIC-the Campaign for Innocent Victims In Conflict- go to www.civicworldwide.org 1. Anonymous Angel by Gregory Page from "Happiness is Being Lonely" www.gregorypage.com 2. Over My Head by Christopher Dallman from "Race the Light" www.christopherdallman.com 3. Where Do We Go From Here by Samantha Murphy Unreleased www.samanthamurphy.com 4. Memories Will Fade by Gregory Page also from "Happiness is Being Lonely"

SMtv 5 ~ Michael Mishaw

smtv1@aol.com — Tue, 31 May 2005 06:12:00 GMT

Michael Mishaw Buy "This Life" from Michael Mishaw. www.michaelmishaw.com

SMtv 4 ~ Mark Hart

smtv1@aol.com — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:25:00 GMT

Mark Hart from Crowded House. Selections from "Nada Sonata" which can be purchased at: www.psbrecords.com or www.markhart.net

SMtv 3 ~ Unavailable

smtv@samanthamurphy.com — Sun, 15 May 2005 06:08:00 GMT

This show is no longer available.

SMtv 2 ~ Gregory Page

smtv1@aol.com — Sun, 8 May 2005 05:50:00 GMT

Former Rugburn Gregory Page. http://www.gregorypage.com/ www.myspace.com/gregorypage

SMtv 1 ~ Samantha Murphy Introduction

smtv1@aol.com — Mon, 2 May 2005 01:39:00 GMT

SMtv 21 ~ Eric Schwartz

smtv1@aol.com — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 GMT

This show contains strong content. Eric Schwartz is the very talented President of NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance). Take a look at the video on his website www.ericschwartz.com

SMtv 24 ~ Sarah Siskind

smtv1@aol.com — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 GMT

Nashville's Sarah Siskind writes songs that move me to tears. She wrote Allison Krauss's current single and Brill Frisell plays all the electric guitars on her stunning album "Covered." Buy it at www.sarahsiskind.com

SMtv 26 ~ Otis Gibbs

smtv1@aol.com — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 GMT

Otis Gibbs is a force in the Americana world. A great songwriter with a heart of gold. It was my good fortune to meet up with him twice in my recent travels. We sat down in Nashville to record this show. Buy "One Day Our Whispers" by going to www.otisgibbs.com