Hey, Lit listeners! It’s old home week here at the podcast. Joining me are two Rock is Lit alumni who know a thing or two about chasing musical dreams and writing fiction that grooves with soul and grit: authors and musicians Peter McDade and Michael Amos Cody.

In this special episode we’re talking about their brand-new novels: Peter’s ‘King Cal’ and Michael’s ‘Streets of Nashville’. Both of these fabulous novels ask what music costs, what it gives, and who gets to be heard.

Also in the episode, we’ll get to hear each author read from their books and maybe even settle the question Who makes the best frontman—or frontwoman—in rock history?

*Trigger warning: We talk Taylor Swift in the last part of the episode. Swifties, listen with caution.

PLAYLIST:

Rock is Lit theme music

Sixties 60’s music (free to use)

Acoustic Guitar instrumental [Non Copyrighted] \ Guitar arrangement for song

“Funky Drummer” by James Brown

“My Best Friend’s Girl” by The Cars

“Drive-Thru” by Tenacious D

“Fast Food” by Jesse Welles

“The Entertainer” by Billy Joel

“Pop Singer” by John Mellencamp

“Soulmates” by Michael Amos Cody

Backstage Pass: Peter McDade & Michael Amos Cody on Rock, Fiction, and Frontmen