For the Sake of the Song

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Podcast by Beth P

For the Sake of the Song

A podcast where musicians and music scene folks make playlists of songs they want to share then they tell us a bit about their picks! Hosted by Beth P, each episode includes a 15-song playlist made by the guest and a short interview with the guest about their playlist. Then the interview is added to the playlist as the first track and the entire playlist is posted on Spotify. Find the interviews and playlists on Spotify and the interviews and playlist track listings on Apple Music at For the Sake of the Song Podcast. Or just follow the podcast on Instagram @sakeofsongpodcast for all the links!
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05 August 2025

Neil Salsich

Neil Salsich is a singer, songwriter, and guitar player who's been playing in St. Louis for 15 years and he's best known for his band, The Mighty Pines, but he's also a member of the Playadors and Sean Canan's Voodoo Players. Make sure to follow Neil and The Mighty Pines on Instagram so you can stay up-to-date on all of his shows and, importantly, the annual Pines Fest happening in October!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Wounded” by Third Eye Blind
  2. “Dying to Believe” by The Beths
  3. “Mirrlky Honey” by Messy Jiverson
  4. “Ain’t It Fun” by Paramore
  5. “The Dress” by Dijon
  6. “DO 4 LOVE” by Snoh Aalegra
  7. “Dear God – Live” by Smokie Norful
  8. “Sticking to My Guns – Live” by PJ Morton
  9. “The Tide Will Rise” by Bruce Hornsby
  10. “Hold On” by Ames
  11. “Burning In The Sun” by Blue Merle
  12. “Moonlight Serenade” by Kurt Elling
  13. “Geordie (Child 209)” Anais Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer
  14. “Someday We’ll Know” by New Radicals
  15. “Still Be Around” by Uncle Tupelo

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

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21 July 2025

Tony Hall

Tony Hall is a keyboard player and singer/songwriter who’s been around the St. Louis music scene for nearly 20 years, and you can catch him playing out solo as Tony M. Hall or you can find him behind the keys with Nick Gusman & The Coyotes at least for the next couple of weeks. Keep an eye out for his solo album dropping in spring 2026! And a special shout-out to Tony being an early and enthusiastic supporter of the podcast, so make sure you show him some love in return!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Poor Jackie” by Man Man
  2. “Conga” by Miami Sound Machine
  3. “Foxglove” by Murder By Death
  4. “Dime a Dozen” by Forrest McCurren
  5. “Hair-Trigger” by Protest the Hero
  6. “Holy Sh*t!” by Against Me!
  7. “Change of Pace” by Andy Frasco & The U.N.
  8. “Goldmine” by Old Capital Square Dance Club
  9. “Still Not a Player (feat. Joe)” by Big Pun, Joe
  10. “Pretty Good” by John Prine
  11. “Just Like Old Times” by Todd Snider
  12. “Peace of Mind” by Hannah Juanita
  13. “Total Bummer” by NOFX
  14. “Feel Like That (feat. Bradley Nowell)” by Sublime, Stick Figure, Jakobs Castle, Bradley Nowell
  15. “This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody)” by Talking Heads

For the Sake of the Song Podcast Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

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07 July 2025

Brian Will

Brian Will is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who plays in a couple St. Louis bands, including The Jits and the Cyanides. Make sure to follow him on Instagram @brianwont to find out where you can see him playing live next!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Sovereignty Flight” by The Gories
  2. “Kiss Me On The Bus” by The Replacements
  3. “Tommy Gun” by The Clash
  4. “All My Feelings Denied” by Thee Headcoats
  5. “Fiction Romance” by Buzzcocks
  6. “What’s Going Ahn” by Big Star
  7. “Carried Away” by Television
  8. “I Need Mercy” by The Peace
  9. “Barnaby, Hardly Working” by Yo La Tengo
  10. “Sideshow by the Seashore – Salvati Mix” by Luna
  11. “Suffering Jukebox” by Silver Jews
  12. “Until You Came Along” by Golden Smog
  13. “The Man in Me” by Bob Dylan
  14. “Wake Me When It’s Over” by Willie Nelson
  15. “AAA” by Grandpaboy

For the Sake of the Song Podcast Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

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24 June 2025

Garrett T. Capps

Garrett T. Capps hails from San Antonio and has a lot of great music to his name, whether that's albums he's released with his band NASA Country, including their most recent release "Everyone Is Everyone", or his latest solo album "Life is Strange", backed in the studio by friends who also happen to be killer musicians. When he's not making music in the studio or on tour, you can probably find Garrett at The Lonesome Rose, a great bar and venue in San Antonio that Garrett just also happens to own. Garrett's the type of musician that gives you hope for the future of music so give his interview and playlist a listen immediately!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “River Towns” by Mark Knopfler
  2. “Shadows” by Dr. John
  3. “Joe Tex” by The Black Swans
  4. “Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire
  5. “Amazed to Find” by Kate Wolf
  6. “Just Like You” by Doug Kershaw
  7. “The Gate” by Little Mazarn and Felt Out
  8. “Sailing Away” by James McMurtry
  9. “Another Day” by Sunjammer
  10. “If I Was” by Creekbed Carter Hogan
  11. “Ya-Ta-Hey Sukie” by J.J. Light
  12. “Been On My Mind” by Nicole Hale
  13. “Death Smile” by Bill Baird
  14. “Sleep” by The Hushabyes
  15. “That’s The Way Love Goes” by Johnny Rodriguez

For the Sake of the Song Podcast Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

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20 June 2025

Esther Rose

Esther Rose has been making her mark on the Americana landscape for years and her newest album, "Want", released on New West Records, has been called "wildly satisfying" by Glide Magazine and No Depression said it was her "most settled work yet". She's currently out on tour with a full band (!!!) so make sure you check out her schedule to find out where they're playing near you!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Wenn der Sudwind weht” by Roedelius
  2. “Rose Parade” by Elliot Smith
  3. “Today” by The Smashing Pumpkins
  4. “Satan” by Andy Shauf
  5. “Alameda” by Elliot Smith
  6. “Real Life” by Zella Day
  7. “Full Time Job” by Squirrel Flower
  8. “Knockin” by MJ Lenderman
  9. “Please, Sing a Little Longer” by Josiah Steinbrick
  10. “Old Tv” by Dean Johnson
  11. “This Flight Tonight” by Joni Mitchell
  12. “I Will Buy You A New Life” by Everclear
  13. “Come Home” by Hana Stretton
  14. “CSI: Petralona” by Westerman
  15. “Hinoki Wood” by Gia Margaret

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

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16 June 2025

Francie Medosch

Francie Medosch is the lead force behind and in front of the band, Florry, who blend indie rock with country twang and have been compared to the likes of The Band and The Rolling Stones as well as PJ Harvey and Big Thief. Their newest album, “Sounds Like…” recently came out on Dear Life Records and Pitchfork says, “the country-rock group rips through a set of free-spirited barnstormers with such ease and joy that even its tales of raw feelings and perpetual malaise feel uplifting” while Paste Magazine says, “This sort of unpretentious, unfiltered rock music will never go out of style. To borrow a phrase from Richard Williams’ review of Exile on Main St. in Melody Maker way back in ‘72: ‘Sounds Like…’ will take its place in history.” Florry is out on tour this summer in support of the new album, traveling all across the East Coast and Midwest, so make sure you check their page for where they’re playing near you!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “When I Grow Too Old to Dream” by Jimmy Smith
  2. “No Deal” by Townes Van Zandt
  3. “My One and Only Love” by Bob Dylan
  4. “Rockin’ Chair – Live at The Academy of Music, New York, 1971” by The Band
  5. “I’m Sticking With You” by The Velvet Underground
  6. “Ugetsu” by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
  7. “In A Frosty Pass” by Old Table
  8. “Kusuri O Takusan” by Taeko Onuki
  9. “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” by Cowboy Junkies
  10. “annah (bonus)” by Porches
  11. “Stars Fell On Alabama” by The Cannonball Adderley Quintet
  12. “Like Someone In Love” by Bjork @bjork
  13. “We’ll Be Together Again – Live” by McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson, Henry Grimes, Jack DeJohnette
  14. “Dices, Dices” by Michael Hurley
  15. “Rendezous USA” by Terry Allen

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

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