Eddie 9V - McDonough, GA

Episode Title: Southern Soul & Time Travel with Eddie 9V

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Peach Jam Podcast, host Jeremy Powell sits down with Eddie 9V, a Southern soul musician hailing from McDonough, Georgia. At just 26 years old, Eddie has already topped the Billboard blues charts and captivated audiences with his vintage sound that seems to transcend time. From his early days in a metal band to discovering blues legends on YouTube, Eddie shares his unique musical journey. He discusses the evolution of his style, which he describes as a "musical gumbo," blending influences from blues, soul, rock, and more.

Key Discussion Points:

• Musical Beginnings: Eddie 9V recounts his start in music as a drummer in a death metal band and his transition to singing and playing guitar in his early teens.
• Southern Soul: Eddie 9V talks about what Southern Soul means to him and how his band's sound defies traditional genre boundaries.
• Time Traveler?: Jeremy humorously accuses Eddie of being a time traveler due to his deep knowledge and authentic recreation of vintage sounds from the '50s and '60s.
• Recording Process: Insight into how Eddie 9V recorded his first album in a dilapidated trailer on his grandparents' farm and the subsequent projects that followed, including his latest, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard blues charts.
• Personal Reflections: Eddie 9V reflects on his love for history, his upbringing in Georgia, and why the state remains his home despite his extensive travels.
• The Name Eddie 9V: The quirky origin story behind the stage name, which involves late-night antics and a faux Boston accent.
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Featured Music:

• "Beg, Borrow, and Steal"
• "Yellow Alligator"
• "3 a.m. in Chicago"
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Closing Note: Stay tuned for the next episode, where Jeremy will be joined by Pony Bradshaw, a singer-songwriter who found his musical calling later in life.

Watch Performances on YouTube: GPB YouTube page

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