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 Hey folks, here’s part two of my interview with Jefferson McDonald! Also the new album “Hierarchy of Crows” is now available for pre-order on iTunes, check it out: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hierarchy-of-crows/id1247770933

  In episode 11, Moot talks with actor, musician, ship mate and friend, Jefferson McDonald, who currently portrays the “Killer” Jerry Lee Lewis in their production. They discuss Jefferson’s roots, his unique upbringing, and artistic endeavors. Follow Jefferson online at: https://m.facebook.com/jefferson.mcdonald See Jefferson’s sister, Rebecca Colleen and late father, Peter McDonald performing together on stage: […]

In this episode, I interview Million Dollar Quartet’s director, Scott Weinstein. We chat about his background and how he got started in theater. We also discuss how he became a director and how he came to work on Million Dollar Quartet. Scott talks about how he approaches a show and also, what’s up next for […]

In this episode, Moot interviews the one and only Chuck Mead. They discuss Moot’s stateroom accommodations on the cruise ship, Norwegian Getaway, Chuck’s early years and musical influences, performing with his family band, moving to Nashville, the formation of legendary BR549, getting signed to a major record label deal and hitting the road with everyone […]

In part two of Moot’s interview with Bill Corvino, they discuss playing guitar clean and sober, Bill’s take on meeting Moot for the first time, Bill giving Moot an F in the “Basic Guitar” course Bill was teaching, Pete Anderson’s influence on Bill, Moot and Bill forming a band together, working up original songs, initial […]

In Episode 7, Moot interviews his longtime guitarist and friend, Bill Corvino. They talk about Bill’s early years, his introduction to music, graduating valedictorian, overcoming fears of performing and working with guitar hero, Kenny Vaughan during the recording of the “Goin’In Hot” album.

In Episode 6, I take a car ride to Brooklyn to see a man about a Gretsch White Falcon. Along the way I talk about where I’m from, my family, my checkered past with cars, and a bizarre incident in east Texas. Finally I read some show dates. If you want to reach me, send […]

          In episode 5, I make a long distance call to close a friend, talented drummer Blake Oswald. We talk about how we met, Blake’s early musical stylings, Blake interning for Little Dog Records, time spent together on and off the road, drinking at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, I discuss […]

In this mini-episode I give some upcoming 5th album news, a fun “Moot Fact” and talk about tonight’s show at the Twisted Tail in Philadelphia, all while suffering the ill effects of jet lag.  

          In episode 3, “Blood Brothers” I interview my younger brother and previous tour manager Mike Estepp. We discuss life on the road, living together in Los Angeles, surviving Little Dog Records’ owner Pete Anderson, attempting arson in Canada, paying people off with tour petty cash, adolescent memories, an ill-fated trip […]