Episode 45 - April 19, 2025

In this lively episode of the Mountain Music Happy Hour, host Randy Black takes listeners on a musical journey through the "Valueverse," a space where artists share their music freely, and listeners reciprocate with support through streaming and boosts. The show kicks off with "I Need a Little" by Retrograde, setting an energetic tone. Randy emphasizes the value-for-value model, encouraging listeners to use modern podcast apps to support artists directly. The episode features a diverse lineup, including Ainsley Costello's "Day Dreamer," Nathan Dearing's "Now I See," and Luke Jensen's "Girls at Kroger," among others. Randy also highlights the contributions of supporters like TJ the Wrathful and ChadF, who actively engage with the show through streaming and boosting.As the episode progresses, Randy introduces tracks from artists like Arreis, Vertigo Kid, and FM Rodeo, showcasing the rich variety of music available in the Valueverse. He gives special shoutouts to contributors like Aaron of Essex, who help bring new artists into the fold. The episode wraps up with a preview of an upcoming feature with Em of Survival Guide, promising more engaging content in future episodes. Randy closes the show by thanking listeners for their support and encouraging them to continue participating in the value-for-value ecosystem, ensuring that the music keeps flowing and artists receive the appreciation they deserve.Theme SongA HUGE shoutout to Rock’N’Roll Breakheart for the show’s theme song, based on his track Rock’n’Roll Demon. Check him out on his website at RockNRollBreakheart.com.Chapters in this Episode:(00:00:00) Show Opening feat. Rock'N'Roll Breakheart(00:01:36) I Need a Little(00:05:39) Show Introduction(00:06:11) Daydreamer(00:10:21) Drama(00:14:12) Reflection on Last Weeks Episode with Sara Jade(00:14:48) Now I See(00:16:53) Girls at Kroger(00:21:24) No ads. No gatekeepers. Just listener support.(00:21:56) Getaway(00:23:59) Deep Ends(00:26:51) We need new tracks from ARREIS(00:27:20) Five More Minutes(00:30:52) For Stereo(00:33:14) Sat Streamers and Boosters - V4V Segment(00:35:37) Sweet Sunshine(00:37:55) The Underclass(00:41:10) Shoutout to Aaron of Essex(00:41:41) Evening(00:45:18) It's Alright(00:48:12) Listen in a modern podcast app. Stream Sats to the artists. Send them a boost.(00:48:57) Don't Be Shy(00:52:09) Help Me Believe(00:54:32) Who is Ryan Fonda? TJ let me know the story...(00:55:12) belief(00:59:41) Fight Me(01:02:52) Show Closing and Updates on an Upcoming Episode(01:04:00) THE BANJOPeople in this Episode: - Randy Black