Ted Leo is an iconic indie rock songsmith and ambassador of soul. In this season 2 wrap up of Sound of Our Town, Will and Ted have a heartfelt talk about first shows, touring, venue vibe and connection.

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio

We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler for Double Elvis.

Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

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Host Will Dailey takes us on a tour of live music spots in the city of Kansas City, MO Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on:

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio

We are Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler for Double Elvis.

Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey.

Head writer on EP11 is Caitlin White

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

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• Apple Music
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Why is it that the small towns always get what it takes to maintain a vibrant music scene? In episode 10 of season 2, host Will Dailey takes you to one of his favorite little cities on the east coast. Portsmouth, New Hampshire has it all: old buildings, amazing food and more venues than its 22,000 citizens can attend. So basically, this town is calling to you.

Produced, Created, Written, Scored by Will Dailey Head writer: Caitlin White
Executive Producers Brady Sadler & Jake Brennan

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A city with a legacy and cloudy culture that has given us authentic artists for decades. Some known around the world who arrived on the shoulders of those like Mudhoney and the Sub Pop beginnings. It’s still hard to escape the bubble of grunge but maybe the next Seattle is just Seattle?

Produced, Created, Written, Scored by Will Dailey Head writer: Caitlin White

Executive Producers Brady Sadler & Jake Brennan

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Of course two of the most relentlessly chest and heart pounding genres originate from the capital. Something has to cut through the muck and the mire. In this episode we visit the spots that bring the truth to the capital through music. It is our arts that keep us honest and moving forward to a more perfect union.

Head writer: Patrick Coman
Executive Producers Brady Sadler & Jake Brennan Produced, Created, written, & scored by Will Dailey

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If Neil Young cherished it for the escape then there is certainly mystery and beauty within the 505. In this episode we got you face melters and listening rooms. No problem. But we also have the green chili!

Written by Caitlin White

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From the million year old rocks to intimate theaters, the mile high sound echoes and echoes. Maybe it’s the mountains, maybe it’s the air but one can’t deny that there is a certain expanse in these jams and spaces unlike any in America. At this altitude the sound does strange things, man.

Written by Caitlin White

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Detroit has risen from the ashes before. Maybe that is where all the music comes from. Written by Samantha Farrell

Special thanks to:

Ann Delisi - catch her long time show on WDET in Detroit on the weekends from 11-2 Allen Penniman - city planner, urbanist and man about town

Links:

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/in-depth-features/detroit-music-history/

https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/michigan/articles/from-motown-to-8-mile-the-music- of-detroit-michigan

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-battle-over-technos-origins www.willdailey.com

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