Episode 34: Jeremy Pinnell

Kentucky musician Jeremy Pinnell joins us to talk about the making of his third studio album, “Goodbye L.A.” This time around, Jeremy went for a record that “would make people feel happy, make people dance”, but the themes are still weighty as on his previous critically acclaimed albums. Here he sings of the conflicts inherent in the lifestyle of touring musicians who try to balance their musical calling with their longing for home, relationships, family. We hear about his early days singing in church, getting his first guitar (“it was all Ovation round backs and Kung Fu), connecting with his lifelong musical pal Arlo McKinley, and how he sometimes writes complete songs without picking up his guitar or a pen/paper.