Our Behind the Sound episodes seek to bring us, the concert goer, "backstage" so we can better understand how the iconic sound of a particular band is created. It has become something of a tradition to do this with a tribute band that does such an incredible job re-creating the sound and visuals of a band that has incredible music, and is someone we can no longer catch a live show of. This week we spend time with Start Making Sense, who've become the premier Talking Heads tribute band around.

Fronted by Jon Braun, who bears an uncanny resemblance to David Byrne, this gathering of musicians have brought an incredible commitment to creating the quirky and brilliant music of the much-loved band.

We'll spend time meeting everyone that makes up Start Making Sense, and see how it all comes together with Load-in and Sound Check, which at times is its own thoroughly enjoyable performance art.

And then we'll share some of the songs from a recent performance at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA and ask the band members to provide commentary throughout, both about their early stages and their fav moments from the road.

The music of Talking Heads has excited, inspired, and healed folks worldwide since their first show at CBGB’s in 1975. If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. Start Making Sense celebrates the entire Talking Heads’ catalog meticulously executing the sounds and iconic live visual elements in every performance. Together these skilled and dedicated musicians enjoy bringing the unique, infectious energy of a Talking Heads live show that you know and love to the stage.

Don't miss this one!

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If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

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This week we're honored to spend time with John Hollier and his band The Rêverie.

First - it's pronounced "oh - lee - yea". Second - getchoself ready for a French-Cajun blend of rock-n-roll, heartland grit, and cinematic storytelling with one foot in the swamp and the other charging ahead.

We'll spend time hearing about how John grew up on the crawfish farms in central Louisiana, learning music from his family, but not until he learned enough on his own. Then traveling to Nashville to continue his learning, but ultimately to unleash his natural, raw talent on the world.

And as much has you're going to love his recorded music, you'll have to catch a live show to see the genuine article as that is where they truly shine, in a wonderfully filthy way.

We'll also hear from members of the band on how they all came together and some memorable moments from tour and recording their album "Rainmaker" that just came out.

Guest co-host Jeff Wentz, who introduced me to this band and made them my next fav, recounts when he saw them perform and lead guitarist Zachary Scott Cline esq ripped a solo in a bathtub - you'll have to tune in to hear the full story!

Sounds like John will perform live acoustic on the show, and we'll share a bunch of tracks as well. Don't miss it!

Text us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...

As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!

If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

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Here's another compilation episode that includes the next batch of exclusive performances from previous appearance of #nextfavbands!

This collection is from October 2024 to this time last year June 2025. It also includes 2 of the 3 performers from last year's No Planet B Jamboree, 1 of the performers from this past Winter WonderJam, and all 3 of this year's No Planet B Jamboree performers. Whoa!

NextFavBand Sessions Vol9
- "Long After Dark" by Roberta Faceplant
- "Snakeskin Boots" by Drew & the Blue
- "Good Love" by Dustin Douglas & the Electric Gentlemen
- "Everything's Fine" by Dirty Dollhouse
- "The Heart of this Town" by Cass Noelle
- "Floor to Fall From" by The Hot Mamas
- "Optimist" by Brian Dunne
- "Goodbyes" by Kendall Lujan
- "Bad Haircut" by Zoe Lemon
- "Lose You" by Windser
- "Flowers from the Funeral" by Erin Fox
- "Out of My Hands" by Nervous Nikki & the Chill Pills

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Text us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...

As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!

If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival