Peach Jam Podcast

Atlanta-based rock band Run Katie Run returns to the Peach Jam Podcast for a candid bonus episode about rebuilding after personal and professional upheaval. Frontwoman Kate Coleman and the band open up about divorce, lineup changes, and how those challenges sparked new music, creative independence, and a thriving Dolly Parton tribute show. It’s an honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and finding momentum again in Georgia’s local music scene.

Atlanta rock band HeyDreamer joins the Peach Jam Podcast for a bonus episode to share updates on their upcoming concept album and the rapid growth of Newnan Porchfest. The band discusses their creative process, politically inspired songwriting, and how their musician-led festival is bringing thousands together. Hear how HeyDreamer is helping shape the future of Georgia’s local music scene.

Keeyen Martin returns to update us on his musical journey, from his early days in Atlanta to performing on arena stages alongside major R&B artists. He shares how consistency, authenticity, and live performance have shaped his growth as an artist. We also explore his mentorship series “Keeyen’s Keys” and his perspective on why real human connection still matters in music today.

Atticus Roness joins the podcast to talk about power pop, songwriting influences, and building a band in Georgia’s thriving music scene. Atticus and his bandmates share stories about discovering music through The Beatles, working in a record store, and navigating the realities of touring, recording, and promoting independent music.

Savannah-based Southern Soul Americana artist CC Witt shares what it means to step into her own spotlight after years as one half of Lyn Avenue. In this candid Peach Jam Podcast conversation, she opens up about divorce, grief, creative renewal, and recording a new seven-song EP in Savannah and New York. If you care about independent music, artistic growth, and finding your authentic sound, this episode is for you.

Americana singer-songwriter Reverend Hylton shares how sobriety, van life touring, and radical leaps of faith shaped both his music and his life. From playing intimate Georgia venues to performing nearly 200 shows a year while living on the road, he reflects on songwriting as therapy, fatherhood, and a transformative journey through the Grand Canyon. This episode explores creativity, resilience, and what it means to truly follow the dream.

On this episode of Peach Jam, you meet Lloyd Carter, a South Georgia country artist whose music is rooted in community, storytelling, and soul. Lloyd talks with our host, Jeremy, about growing up in radio, finding his way back to music after burnout, and what it means to create art without chasing the charts. Along the way, you hear live performances and stories from Hahira, Georgia, the road, and the fourth quarter of life.

Frankie No Name shares her journey from North Carolina to Alaska, California, and finally Atlanta, where she found her musical home in blues and soul. In this conversation, Frankie discusses building community through live music, learning to trust her powerful voice, and why collaboration matters more than chasing a specific goal.

Slow Parade founder Matthew Pendrick joins us to talk about songwriting, touring, and what he calls 20th-century American vernacular music. You hear how a rotating cast of Atlanta musicians shapes each Slow Parade show, why inspiration can strike anywhere from a recycling center to a minivan, and how staying open keeps the songs alive.

In this episode, you'll meet Gabriella “Guitar Gabby” Logan, founder of Guitar Gabby & The TxLips Band. This global rock collective and strategy-focused organization uplifts BIPOC women and gender-expansive musicians. We explore her journey from law to music, how TxLips Band creates flexible touring opportunities, and why strategic thinking matters for sustainable creative careers.

In this special holiday episode, you get a front row seat to live Christmas performances from Georgia artists, including Rehab, Reverend Hylton, Skylar Peterson, Slow Parade, Atticus Roness, and Five Eight with James Hall. Recorded in the GPB studios in Midtown Atlanta, these festive songs range from nostalgic standards to brand new originals that capture the joy and ache of the season. 

On this episode of the Peach Jam Podcast, you meet Danny Boone Alexander, the voice behind Rehab and the hit Sittin' at a Bar. Hear how a song the band treated as a joke quietly racked up more than a million plays on touch screen jukeboxes and sparked a new record deal and years of hard touring. From early drama class nerves to 256 shows in a single year, Danny opens up about home, family, and why he now focuses less on chasing hits and more on writing honest songs that last.

On this episode, we welcome Naoma to the Peach Jam family. She is the self-proclaimed Goddess of Groove, an Atlanta-based disco artist originally from Michigan. You'll hear Naoma’s powerhouse live vocals from the GPB studios, along with the story of how a DJ set at Star Bar in Little Five Points, a childhood in competitive show choir, and a move to Georgia turned her into a modern disco diva with a very clear mission.

Let's meet Willy Cobb, a Richland, Georgia native whose songs fuse country texture with grunge edge. With help and inspiration from his cousin Brent Cobb, he turned family jam sessions into a career that led from small-town Georgia to a record deal in Nashville. He shares the honest stories and hard-won lessons behind his sound, shaped by growing up in South Georgia.

Atlanta native Dubmack brings soul-infused pop and R&B to Peach Jam, along with his collaborator Rama-Don. Host Jeremy Powell dives into how the pair met in a legendary Atlanta rehearsal space and built a creative community that crosses genres and generations. Dubmack shares how growing up as a “Grady baby” shaped his sound, his advice for new artists, and the Atlanta roots that keep his music grounded.

GPB’s Peach Jam celebrates Public Radio Music Day with a lineup of extraordinary homegrown artists. Host Jeremy Powell spotlights musicians from across the state, including Americana storyteller Pony Bradshaw, soulful performer Kyla Simone, bluesman Eddie 9V, and Alternative R&B artist Wiley from Atlanta. Created for Public Radio Music Day, this sampler episode celebrates the energy and artistry of Georgia musicians.

Meet Skylar Peterson, a 21-year-old from Dacula, Georgia, who is redefining classical crossover for a new generation. Skylar shares how a childhood in jazz band and a chance encounter with The Phantom of the Opera led him to study voice, meet producer David Foster’s team, and record original songs that have earned hundreds of thousands of streams. The conversation combines artistry, hard work, and the sound of a young musician poised to take the global stage.

Meet Five Eight, a cornerstone of the Athens, Georgia scene known for emotionally direct songs and high-energy shows. The band opens up about forming in the late eighties, the tension that fuels their performances, and the new documentary that traces their story from early struggles to enduring friendship. You also hear the moment they recall opening for R.E.M. in California and why Athens still feels like home.

Atlanta artist Bam Fatale joins Peach Jam for a stripped-down set and a candid talk about post-genre music, family heritage, and DIY visuals. You hear the story behind Awaken, her tribute to a loved one, and how musical roots, Choctaw lineage, and activism shape her sound in Georgia’s rock scene. We explore why authenticity matters on stage and in the studio at GPB.

Savannah’s own Clay Hodges is carving his path in hip-hop and he is not waiting for anyone’s permission. On this episode of the Peach Jam Podcast, Clay talks about the grind, the dedication, and the pride that fuel his music. You will also hear what being “an artist” means to him and why his journey is just getting started.