"Walking The Floor" with Chris Shiflett
Chris Shiflett, guitarist for Foo Fighters, Dead Peasants, and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, hosts "Walking The Floor," where he engages a wide range of musical guests, writers, athletes, and artists in one-on-one interviews exploring their creative inspirations, struggles, successes, and everything in between. Past guests include Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, Mike Ness, Steve Earle, John Doe, Sturgill Simpson, and more!
Wed, October 30, 2024
George Gascon
I had the opportunity recently to sit down and discuss policy with Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon and we had a great conversation about the chasm between public perception of politics and his actual reforms.
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"Shred With Shifty" w/ Alex Lifeson from Rush
On the debut episode of Shred With Shifty, host Chris Shiflett sits down with Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson to learn the dramatic, vibrato bar-driven guitar solo off the 1981 hit “Limelight.” Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episodes: http://volume.com/shifty Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1690423642 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4B8BSR0l78qwUKJ5gOGIWb Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/shred-with-shifty iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shred-with-shifty-116270551/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/shred-with-shifty/PC:1001071314
Thu, June 15, 2023
"Shred With Shifty" Trailer!!
Hey folks - not sure if ya know but I've got a brand new video show/podcast/VODCAST called "Shred With Shifty" that's gonna start dropping episodes soon!!! Sign up at volume.com/shifty or wherever you get your podcasts!
Mon, February 27, 2023
John Jeffers (Whiskey Myers)
John Jeffers from Whiskey Myers discusses his bands hard-nosed work ethic, the joys of touring in a Chevy Suburban, and of course, his wall of AC30's.
Fri, February 10, 2023
The White Buffalo
Jake Smith aka The White Buffalo discusses making his new record "Year Of The Dark Horse" and why he hasn't surfed Topanga in a while!
Mon, January 23, 2023
The War And Treaty
Kicking off the new year with The War And Treaty (aka Tanya & Michael)!
Mon, December 12, 2022
Aaron Raitiere
He's a single wide dreamer in a double wide world!! He is Aaron Raitiere!!
Fri, November 18, 2022
Randy Rogers (Randy Rogers Band)
Randy Rogers zooms in from the bunkhouse to discuss their new record, "Homecoming," and the tour that never ends (not to mention smoking weed with Willie).
Wed, November 09, 2022
Ashley McBryde & John Osborne
Ashley McBryde & John Osborne (Brothers Osborne) stop by to discuss making "Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville."
Mon, August 29, 2022
Hailey Whitters
This interview was recorded on the eve of the release of Hailey Whitters latest record, "Raised." The corn queen holds forth on all things Iowa and Country Music...
Mon, March 14, 2022
Wolfgang Van Halen
Skip a year of high school to tour with Van Halen? Play every instrument on your debut record?? Opening slot on a sold out stadium tour??? Wolfgang Van Halen is flying out of the gates with his band Mammoth WVH!!!
Mon, February 28, 2022
Mike Campbell
How did Mike Campbells knobs get so dirty?!? Inquiring minds want to know...
Mon, February 14, 2022
Gennady "GGG" Golovkin
Gennady "GGG" Golovkin brings the Big Drama Show to Walking The Floor World Headquarters!!!
Mon, February 14, 2022
Gennady "GGG" Golovkin
Gennady "GGG" Golovkin brings his Big Drama Show to the square circle at Walking The Floor world headquarters!!!
Mon, January 31, 2022
Leah Blevins
Kentucky native Leah Blevins zooms in to discuss her debut record, "First Time Feeling!"
Mon, January 17, 2022
George Kambosos Jr.
George Kambosos Jr. shocked the world last month when he became the new undisputed king of the lightweight division in boxing!! Fresh off the upset one week later he stopped by Walking The Floor for a little chat...
Mon, November 29, 2021
David Sirota
David Sirota stops by to discuss his new 8-part podcast on the 2008 financial crisis "Meltdown."
Mon, November 01, 2021
Lee Rocker
Rockabilly legend Lee Rocker, bassist for the Stray Cats, joins me today to discuss contemporary ballet! And rock'n'roll of course...
Mon, October 18, 2021
Lucas Kunce
If Lucas Kunce wins his Democratic primary for the Senate race next year in Missouri, he could go on to serve for a few years, run for the presidency and win, and then I will have interviewed the President!!! But let's not get ahead of ourselves...
Mon, October 11, 2021
Samantha Crain
Oklahoma native Samantha Crain walks us through the virtues of multiple car crashes.
Mon, September 27, 2021
Lake Street Dive
On the heels of their latest release, Bridget & Mike from Lake Street Dive stop by to discuss all things related to jazz and Dungeons & Dragons!
Mon, September 13, 2021
Nothin' But A Good Time
Tom Beaujour and Rich Bienstock, authors of the definitive oral history of 80's rock "Nothin' But A Good Time," get deep in the weeds on spandex pants, Aqua Net Super Hold, and whammy bar technique.
Mon, August 30, 2021
Charlie Worsham
My buddy Charlie Worsham zooms in for our 200th episode to chat guitars, recording, the biz and so much more!!
Mon, July 19, 2021
HARDY
What do you get if you cross Puddle Of Mudd with Eric Church and then throw in some arrowheads that you found on the banks of the Cumberland?? HARDY of course!!
Mon, July 05, 2021
Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne discusses his new album, writing songs about politics, and fends off my request to surf his local break :)
Mon, June 28, 2021
Dom Flemons
The American Songster himself - Dom Flemons - teaches a master class in old time music and black cowboys!!
Mon, June 07, 2021
Teddy Atlas
Boxing legend Teddy Atlas drops pearls of wisdom on the greatest four-way rivalry in the history of boxing - Duran, Hagler, Hearns and Leonard - featured in the new SHOWTIME docu-series "The Kings."
Mon, May 17, 2021
Morgan Wade
Morgan Wade discusses her journey through the music biz as well as the joy of eating red velvet cupcakes while ultra-running!
Mon, May 10, 2021
Corb Lund
At long last, the magnificent Corb Lund joins us on Walking The Floor!!
Mon, May 03, 2021
Jay Bentley (Bad Religion)
Jay Bentley from Bad Religion delivers pearls of wisdom on all things punk rock and beyond.
Mon, April 26, 2021
Imelda May
Imelda May returns to Walking The Floor (and brings her seagulls with her)!
Mon, April 19, 2021
Greta Van Fleet (Josh & Sam)
Josh and Sam from Greta Van Fleet zoom in to discuss their new record "The Battle At Garden's Gate" and defend themselves against the accusation that they sound like Kingdom Come!
Mon, April 12, 2021
Del McCoury
Bluegrass legend Del McCoury is todays guest. You're welcome!!!
Mon, April 05, 2021
Ward Davis
Singer/songwriter Ward Davis discusses his journey from Arkansas to Music Row to living where two dead end streets meet, on this weeks Walking The Floor!
Mon, March 29, 2021
Suggs (Madness)
Suggs from Madness beams in from a seaside English town to discuss everything from two-tone to Tommy Cooper!
Mon, March 22, 2021
Devon Gilfillian
Devon Gilfillian demonstrates the beauty of all the many 7th chords.
Mon, March 15, 2021
Satsang
Chris and Satsang chew the fat on everything from the joys of Bad Religion to green beret snipers to sobriety to fly fishing in Montana!
Mon, March 08, 2021
Tommy Emmanuel
Tommy Emmanuel talks acoustic guitars and Chet Atkins like only a Certified Guitar Player can!
Mon, March 01, 2021
Duane Betts
Son of a legend, guitar slinger, Malibu local by way of the Gulf Coast - Duane Betts reports from deep in a Michigan forest on the current state of the Allman Betts Band!
Mon, February 22, 2021
The Jayhawks
Minneapolis' veteran Americana band The Jayhawks are this weeks guests!
Mon, February 08, 2021
Waylon Payne
Waylon Payne drops in to discuss the sins of the father and so much more!!
Mon, January 18, 2021
Tommy Lee
This episode has a nasty groove courtesy of rock'n'roll drumming legend Mr. Tommy Lee!!!
Wed, December 23, 2020
Brian Setzer
Rockabilly guitar legend Mr. Brian Setzer is at long last on Walking The Floor!!!
Mon, December 07, 2020
The Wild Feathers
Ricky, Joel & Taylor from The Wild Feathers zoom in from deep in early-days Covid lockdown to talk major label pitfalls and the glory of Bob Seger.
Mon, November 16, 2020
Brian Fallon
Brian Fallon, formerly of Gaslight Anthem, zooms in to discuss mustaches, tank tops, suntans, and why breaking up your band is actually kind of easy sometimes.
Mon, October 26, 2020
Jay Joyce
Punk rock guitar player turned mega-hit Nashville producer, Jay Joyce, is here to tell us how Music Row thinks it's cute that he's not actually a fan of country music!
Mon, October 12, 2020
Billy Strings
Bluegrass guitar slinger Billy Strings gives me a lesson in hot licks and fishing on acid on this weeks episode!!
Mon, September 28, 2020
Jaren Johnston
Jaren Johnston, frontman/guitarist for Cadillac Three, hit songwriter AND Nashville native, explains exactly why it's hard out there for a country boy.
Mon, August 31, 2020
S.G. Goodman
Singer/songwriter S.G. Goodman details the glorious fun that is releasing your debut album in the middle of a global pandemic.
Mon, August 24, 2020
Molly Tuttle
Bluegrass-ripper, singer-songwriter, Molly Tuttle takes us on a journey from Bill Monroe to the Grateful Dead all the way to Operation Ivy and back again!!
Thu, August 13, 2020
Matt Stoller
Matt Stoller, author of "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy," explains why you should be thinking about anti-trust enforcement in these whacky times!!
Mon, August 10, 2020
Shelby Lynne
Shelby Lynne zooms on in to discuss her latest self-titled record, the pitfalls of the music biz, gardening, and of course, negativity!!
Thu, August 06, 2020
Thomas Frank
Writer Thomas Frank returns to the show today to chat about his latest book, "The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism."
Mon, July 27, 2020
Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams announces her run for the presidency on this weeks episode!!! (Not really but it got your attention, right???)
Mon, July 13, 2020
Lori McKenna
The Balladeer herself, Lori McKenna, zooms in from Massachusetts to reveal all her deepest, darkest songwriting secrets!!
Mon, June 29, 2020
Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show)
Ketch Secor, lead singer of Old Crow Medicine Show, host of the Hartland Hootenanny, zooms in this week to explain the difference between bluegrass and old time music and to tune me up on Shiflett family history!!
Wed, June 10, 2020
Brandy Clark
From growing up out west to making music with Randy Newman, we cover it all with this weeks guest Brandy Clark!
Mon, May 25, 2020
Pat Green
What do you get when Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen and Guy Clark have a baby?? You get todays guest - Pat Green!!!!
Mon, May 18, 2020
Jon Pardi
The pride of Dixon, CA, Jon Pardi, zooms in on today's episode to discuss honky-tonk, happy cows and punk rock.
Mon, May 11, 2020
Steve Gorman
Ex-Black Crowes drummer, Steve Gorman, drops by to chit chat about his new autobiography, new band and tornados, but somehow we completely forget to talk about our beloved Arsenal!
Mon, April 27, 2020
Midland
I saw a tiger, and that tigers name was Midland. Actually it was two tigers and a rental-hawk, and their names were Jess, Cam and Mark.
Mon, April 13, 2020
Sadler Vaden
Nashville ripper, Sadler Vaden, sits through not one, but two remote interviews with "Walking The Floor" chief luddite, Chris Shiflett!!!
Mon, March 30, 2020
Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan Wilson came by Walking The Floor world headquarters on the day his new record, "Dixie Blur," was released to chew the fat and talk about topless hippie girls that were high on mushrooms!!
Mon, March 16, 2020
Pokey LaFarge
Put your seatbelt on cuz Pokey LaFarge and I are about to go on a wild ride. The drink, the drugs, the women, the devil AND politics too - it's all here on this weeks Walking The Floor!!!
Mon, March 02, 2020
Luke Dick
Nashville-based songwriter Luke Dick stops by to discuss his very personal, amazing documentary, "Red Dog" as well as loads of other cool things too!
Mon, February 17, 2020
Delbert McClinton
Americana Music Association lifetime achievement award-winning Delbert McClinton gives us the full oral history of all things Delbert McClinton!!
Mon, February 03, 2020
Marcus King
Guitar-slingin' soul-singin' truant-officer-avoiding general badass, Marcus King, stops by Walking The Floor world headquarters for a good chin wag and a bash on Chris' acoustic.
Mon, January 20, 2020
Robert Earl Keen
We return from holiday hiatus with Texas songsmith, Robert Earl Keen, who by the way hosts his own great podcast, "Americana Podcast: The 51st State" and he drops his interview with Chris today too... so go find that thing when you're done with this one!
Mon, December 23, 2019
Jack Ingram
For Jack Ingram's second appearance on "Walking The Floor" we were "Ridin' High... again!!" See what I did there?!? Jack is the complete guest - great music, great stories, easy hang. Boom - enjoy!
Mon, December 09, 2019
Foy Vance
Bangor, Northern Ireland-native Foy Vance discusses recording his latest couple records in Muscle Shoals and Memphis respectively, having Ed Sheeran as a label boss, and playing heavy metal festivals!
Mon, November 25, 2019
Jamie Brisick
Former pro surfer turned writer, Jamie Brisick, joins us today to chat about his latest book "Dazzling Blue" as well as the joy of Hanoi Rocks and why you really shouldn't snort cocaine prior to boarding a long international flight.
Mon, November 11, 2019
Tony Brown
From gospel to Elvis to producing hit records to running a Nashville label, Tony Brown has done just about everything you can do in Country Music and he tells us all about it in this super-sized interview!!
Mon, October 28, 2019
Randy Houser
Mississippi-born, Nashville-based Country Music singer/songwriter Randy Houser swings by to discuss his life and latest album, "Magnolia," plus he goes deep on how a giant booty on the dance floor led to his first big cut as a songwriter!
Mon, October 14, 2019
Kendell Marvel
Kendell Marvel, longtime Nashville songwriter and good friend of "Walking The Floor," discusses his new record, "Solid Gold Sounds," on todays episode!
Mon, September 30, 2019
Yola
Live from the Westin Nashville during AmericanaFest 2019, Yola discusses the white bro-tracy of Bristol, catching on fire, and the virtues of nerd-ism, on this weeks Walking The Floor!!!
Mon, September 16, 2019
Todd Snider
Somehow amongst the cluster gnarl of AmericanaFest 2019, Todd and I found a quiet moment to have this wonderful conversation.
Mon, September 02, 2019
Seven Peaks Festival Special Report
Todays episode is a special man on the street (man in a field??) roving reporter glimpse into the backstage life at Dierks Bentley's Seven Peaks Festival!!
Mon, August 19, 2019
The Lumineers
Wesley & Jeremiah from The Lumineers came all the way from Denver by way of New Jersey via the entire world for this wonderful, first interview at the all-new and improved "Walking The Floor" World Headquarters!!!
Mon, August 05, 2019
John Paul White
John Paul White goes deep on songwriting, the disillusionment that comes with success, and his ultimate rebirth as a solo artist.
Mon, July 22, 2019
Quaker City Night Hawks
The boys from Quaker City Night Hawks bring their Texas boogie into "Walking The Floor's" temporary SXSW headquarters for a respite from the mayhem of Austin.
Fri, June 14, 2019
"Hard Lessons" release announcement!!
My new record "Hard Lessons" is out everywhere today June 14, 2019!!!!!!!!! Go buy it or stream it or whatever you do at chrisshiflettmusic.com!!!!
Mon, June 03, 2019
Joe Firstman
The music industry has been quite a journey for Cordova's Joe Firstman, but he's lived to tell the tale, right here on "Walking The Floor!"
Mon, May 20, 2019
Hayes Carll
Hayes Carll is one of the greatest songwriters out there today. Listen up for songwriting tips, sage wisdom and a lengthy discussion of his van.
Mon, May 06, 2019
Will Hoge
Will Hoge is the people's champion!! Not one of those paper titlists...
Mon, April 22, 2019
Parker Millsap
Singer/songwriter Parker Millsap drops by Walking The Floor World Headquarters to discuss the joys of life in not-quite suburban Oklahoma, practicing fingerstyle on your high school binder, and of course, S.E. Hinton!!
Mon, April 08, 2019
Blackberry Smoke
Charlie Starr & Brit Turner from Atlanta's one and only Blackberry Smoke hang out with me in a hotel room and talk about guitars, record labels, the touring grind, etc...
Mon, March 25, 2019
Shakey Graves
Live from the Beer Garden stage at Luck Reunion 2019... it's Shakey Graves!!!
Fri, March 22, 2019
"Hard Lessons" Pre-Order & New Single Announcement!!
Go to chrisshiflettmusic.com today to pre-order my new record "Hard Lessons!!!"
Mon, March 11, 2019
BJ Barham (American Aquarium)
American Aquarium frontman, BJ Barham, in his second visit to "Walking The Floor" riffs on politics, fatherhood, sobriety and what to do when your entire band quits!
Fri, March 01, 2019
UK/EURO TOUR 2019 ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Check out all the tour dates & ticket info on www.chrisshiflettmusic.com!!! Also, new track "This Ol' World" goes up in all the digital distros today!!!! Give it a spin!!
Mon, February 25, 2019
Garrett T. Capps
Garrett T. Capps was born in San Antone!!!!!
Mon, February 04, 2019
Shooter Jennings
Shortly after this interview Shooter Jennings was abducted by aliens!!!
Mon, January 28, 2019
Rayland Baxter
Rayland Baxter shares some pearls of wisdom on marathon writing sessions and voice memo song note organization.
Mon, January 14, 2019
Manny Pacquiao
8 division world champion boxer, Manny Pacquaio, invites Chris into his home for breakfast and guitar strumming!!
Mon, December 31, 2018
Mike And The Moonpies
It's steak night at Walking The Floor with Mike And The Moonpies!!!
Mon, December 17, 2018
Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley drops into "Walking The Floor" world headquarters so Chris can ask him every question he ever wondered while staring at KISS posters on his wall in the 1970's.
Mon, December 03, 2018
Carolina Story
Ben & Emily from Carolina Story sing powerful harmonies and know a lot about white water rafting!!!
Mon, November 19, 2018
Dawn Landes
Amid the cacophony of construction worker background noise, singer/songwriter Dawn Landes sits down for a chat about the making of her latest album, "Meet Me At The River" and how she pulled Fred Foster of Monument Records fame out of retirement to produce it.
Mon, November 05, 2018
Sam Morrow
Texas-bred, LA-based singer/songwriter Sam Morrow stops by WTF to discuss screamo, hip-hop, how Jesus called him to music, and the joys of early Robert Palmer.
Mon, October 22, 2018
Amanda Shires
Amanda Shires stops by "Walking The Floor" world headquarters to discuss her closet-turned-writing-room and to drop pearls of John Prine wisdom. Oh, and she also FaceTimes her husband Jason Isbell for a little gear talk.
Mon, October 08, 2018
Justin Moore
Arkansas native Justin Moore stops by "Walking The Floor" world headquarters ahead of the release of his brand new single, "The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home!"
Mon, September 24, 2018
Brent Cobb
Chris sits down with Brent Cobb backstage at the Fabulous Forum to discuss his latest record, "Providence Canyon," and the joys of camping at KOA's while on tour!
Mon, September 03, 2018
Ashley Monroe
Knoxville native, Ashley Monroe, survives a rude Uber driver to make it to "Walking The Floor" world headquarters for this weeks interview!
Mon, August 20, 2018
Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes)
Lead singer from Dawes, Taylor Goldsmith, returns to "Walking The Floor" to discuss their latest record and the unraveling of the world. Stay tuned til the end for an acoustic rendition of "Crack The Case."
Mon, August 06, 2018
Vince Gill
Chris cold calls Country music superstar and sometime-Eagle Vince Gill this week and somehow convinces him to sit for an interview in his suite at the Four Seasons Boston.
Mon, July 23, 2018
Rhett Miller (Old 97's)
Somehow between writing subversive kids poetry, making records and playing shows, Rhett Miller from Old 97's found the time to chat with Chris about all his plans for 2018 and beyond!!!!!!
Mon, July 09, 2018
Michael Monroe
Glamrock'n'roll legend Michael Monroe brings his nose-flute and harmonica and lots of incredible stories to "Walking The Floor" with Chris Shiflett!!!!
Mon, June 25, 2018
Paul Franklin
Pedal steel guitar master Paul Franklin discusses exactly what it is that drives lesser men insane about this instrument!!!
Mon, June 11, 2018
Joshua Hedley
The weird thought thinker himself, Joshua Hedley, reveals the name of his amazing tailor as well as all sorts of other things on this weeks Walking The Floor!!!!
Mon, May 28, 2018
Tyler Mahan Coe
I'm just gonna say it... Tyler Mahan Coe runs the best podcast in the world - "Cocaine & Rhinestones" - and he's here today to talk about his life and how he became Country Music's greatest historian.
Mon, May 14, 2018
Charley Crockett
From busking on the streets of New Orleans to the beer joints & honky-tonks of Texas, to hitchhiking cross country, to headlining the Majestic Theater in Dallas on the day of his new record's release - Charley Crockett has packed a whole lot into a short life and there's a lot more to come. Chris catches up with the hardest working man in Roots music on today's episode of "Walking The Floor!"
Mon, April 30, 2018
Tony Joe White
Louisiana native Tony Joe White brings the swamp down to Walking The Floor!!
Mon, April 16, 2018
Drew Holcomb
Memphis native Drew Holcomb discusses everything from songwriting to his hometowns rich musical heritage to getting a compliment from Don Henley on his banana suited line-dancing choreography!!
Mon, April 02, 2018
Dave Alvin
Walking The Floor returns from winter break with roots rocking legend Dave Alvin!!
Mon, December 18, 2017
Tyminski
Long time singer/guitarist with Alison Krauss & Union Station, Dan Tyminski, stops by to chat about his recent solo record "Southern Gothic," as well as maintaining his anonymity while enjoying massive success, in the form of hit songs like "Man of Constant Sorrow" and "Hey Brother!"
Mon, December 11, 2017
Brothers Osborne
From waiting tables at the Country Music Hall of Fame to having an exhibit there, the Brothers Osborne have covered a lot of ground, and they're just getting started. With a sophomore record in the can, they stopped by to chat about growing up in Maryland, moving separately to Nashville, and how getting a record deal was only just the beginning.
Mon, December 04, 2017
Bob Arum
Legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum talks through his long and storied career, from the early days working with Ali, to the long list of hall of famers he's promoted - Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, Duran, De La Hoya, Mayweather, Pacquaio, etc. - plus the current state of boxing. Also, a brief chat with WBO super featherweight champ, Vasyl Lomachenko!
Mon, November 27, 2017
Cindy Wilson (B-52s)
New wave legend Cindy Wilson from the B-52s hangs with Chris on the tour bus to chat about her life and history making music plus her new album "Change."
Mon, November 20, 2017
Kendell Marvel
Nashville based hit-songwriter, Kendell Marvel, gives us the "Lowdown & Lonesome" on his debut record!
Mon, November 13, 2017
Alex Williams
Alex Williams discusses his debut release "Better Than Myself" as well as the fact that if you flip his Waylon Jennings tattoo upside down it stands for "Mariah Carey!"
Mon, November 06, 2017
Colter Wall
A cold and lonely prairie wind blows through "Walking The Floor" world headquarters as Colter Wall pays us a visit.
Mon, October 30, 2017
Lee Ann Womack
Country Music superstar Lee Ann Womack hangs out with Chris in "Music City" Nashville, TN ahead of the release of her new record, "The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone."
Mon, October 23, 2017
Elizabeth Cook
Elizabeth Cook takes us through her wild ride through the world of Country Music, from her humble beginnings in Florida to record deals, a radio show, and her many appearances on the Late Show With David Letterman!!
Mon, October 16, 2017
Lillie Mae
Up and comer Lillie Mae was literally born into Bluegrass and Country music and on today's episode she shares all the amazing details from her start playing music with her siblings, to being kicked out of the Bluegrass scene, to her time in Jack White's backup band, to ultimately being signed to Third Man Records as a solo artist.
Mon, October 09, 2017
Pokey Lafarge
Pokey Lafarge didn't want to play music as a teenager because he thought it would be too easy. Now he plays hundreds of gigs a year... and started out busking all over the country... Makes you wonder what he thought was hard??
Mon, October 02, 2017
Ray Benson (Asleep At The Wheel)
Asleep At The Wheel's Ray Benson gives us a history lesson on Country Music and all things Western Swing!!!
Mon, September 25, 2017
Anderson East
Alabama bred soul crooner Anderson East takes a break after soundcheck in the middle of an endless tour to chat with Chris about his career and life.
Mon, September 18, 2017
Lindi Ortega
Canadian singer/songwriter Lindi Ortega stops by to have a chat about her latest ep "Til The Goin' Gets Gone."
Mon, September 11, 2017
Chris Stapleton
Superstar singer/songwriter/guitarist/all-around-badass Chris Stapleton takes us through his incredible journey through the Nashville music world.
Mon, September 04, 2017
Tyler Childers
Eastern Kentucky up-and-comer Tyler Childers stops by "Walking The Floor" world headquarters this week to discuss, among other things, his wonderful new record, "Purgatory."
Mon, August 28, 2017
Steve Earle
Steve Earle gives Chris a masterclass on how to be an outlaw!!! Plus they talk at length about the greatest football team to ever lace up their boots - ARSENAL FC!!!!!!!!!!
Mon, August 21, 2017
Paul Kelly
Australian singer/songwriter Paul Kelly discusses his life, career & new record "Life Is Fine."
Mon, July 10, 2017
Lukas Nelson
Lukas Nelson and I spent the first ten minutes or so of our interview talking about surfing but eventually we do talk about music too.
Mon, July 03, 2017
Sheryl Crow
Although singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow headlined the Greek the night before, she still managed to show up a few minutes early for our morning interview, which is one of many reasons we think she's super cool!!
Mon, June 26, 2017
Butch Walker
Producer/Singer/Songwriter/Guitar Shredder Butch Walker takes us through his days as a young buck in small town Georgia to the Sunset Strip in Hollywood to becoming one of the most sought after producers in the biz!!
Mon, June 19, 2017
Rod Melancon
Los Angeles based Americana singer/songwriter Rod Melancon moved to California from his home state of Louisiana to pursue acting, but luckily for us he picked up a guitar along the way and started writing songs! Ten years later he's just released his fantastic new record, "Southern Gothic."
Mon, June 12, 2017
Justin Townes Earle
The gangster of Americana himself, Justin Townes Earle, stops by the "Walking The Floor" studios for a chat about his new record, growing up in Nashville, running away into the hills of East Tennessee as a teenager, and more!
Mon, June 05, 2017
Robbie Robertson
Living Rock'N'Roll Americana legend Robbie Robertson discusses all the details in his new book "Testimony: A Memoir."
Mon, May 29, 2017
Dave Hause
Philly raised Santa Barbara transplant Dave Hause takes us on a journey from the Hooters to East Coast Hardcore to singer/songwriter and all points in between!
Mon, May 22, 2017
Jim Breuer
Comedian Jim Breuer takes me through his love of all things Heavy Metal and comedy (and of course, being a dad!).
Mon, May 15, 2017
Sunny Sweeney
Austin-based honky-tonker Sunny Sweeney has written more songs than she'll probably ever be able to record, and she didn't even start playing music until after college! Among other things, we get deep into the glitz and glamour of touring in a van (and stopping at many a Starbucks along the way).
Mon, May 08, 2017
Jade Jackson
On the eve of her debut record release, Jade Jackson runs us through small town California life, growing up without the internet, being discovered by Mike Ness (Social D), and more!
Mon, May 01, 2017
Joe Sib
My old friend Joe Sib takes us through the years, from skateboarding to punk rock to owning a record label to becoming a comedian!
Mon, April 24, 2017
Jaime Wyatt
Jaime Wyatt's great-grandparents were country musicians in Bakersfield, CA which means that she has a direct bloodline connection to the Bakersfield Sound!! On top of that we had a lovely chat, topped off by her acoustic rendition of "Your Loving Saves Me" from her recent album "Felony Blues."
Mon, April 17, 2017
Sam Outlaw
For a guy that got a late start in music, Sam Outlaw has wasted no time in making his mark in the world of Americana, as evidenced by his fantastic new record, "Tenderheart" and the Hank Williams tune he croons at the end of this interview.
Mon, April 10, 2017
Imelda May
Irish singer/songwriter Imelda May has gone from underage teenager singing in bars around Dublin to international artist making music with T-Bone Burnett and Jeff Beck. Stay tuned to the end for an acoustic rendition of "The Girl I Used To Be."
Mon, April 03, 2017
Paul Cauthen
Texas bred singer/songwriter Paul Cauthen brings his gospel on in to the "Walking The Floor" studios for a chat with Chris.
Mon, March 27, 2017
Rodney Crowell
From the Hot Band to listening to Dylan Thomas recordings with Guy Clark to performing an acoustic version of "East Houston Blues," we cover a lot of ground with singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell.
Mon, March 20, 2017
Bob Mould
Bob Mould is one of the most influential singer/songwriter/guitar players to ever come out of punk & indie rock. On this weeks episode he runs us through the years, from growing up to Husker Du to Sugar to his long running solo career (plus we even squeeze in some wrestling!).
Mon, March 13, 2017
Marty Stuart
Marty Stuart drops some serious Country music knowledge on us this week as Chris tries his best to keep up with the chord changes on "Waymore's Blues."
Mon, March 06, 2017
Davey & Jade (AFI & Blaqk Audio)
Davey & Jade from AFI & Blaqk Audio take me through the years - from growing up together in the East Bay punk rock scene, to writing electronic music, to the passive aggressive nature of their bandmates.
Mon, February 27, 2017
Tucker Beathard
Former high school baseball star and up and coming Country music singer/songwriter Tucker Beathard chats with Chris about growing up in Nashville the son of a successful songwriter in a family of athletes. Stay tuned to the end for an acoustic rendition of his hit song, "Momma and Jesus."
Mon, February 20, 2017
Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams takes Chris through the ups and downs of a long and wonderful career.
Mon, February 13, 2017
Andrew Leahey
Andrew Leahey runs through the ups and downs of his life as frontman of The Homestead (as well as part-time sideman and sometime music journalist) on this weeks Walking The Floor! Stay tuned all the way to the end for a brand new unreleased song.
Mon, February 06, 2017
Aaron Lee Tasjan
Psychedelic Cosmic Rock'N'Roller Aaron Lee Tasjan discusses the merits of micro-dose infused songwriting, bedazzled thrift store suits, and playing the role of Johnny Thunders in the reformed NY Dolls on this weeks "Walking The Floor."
Mon, January 30, 2017
Courtney Marie Andrews
From touring in a Greyhound bus and busking on street corners to becoming an emerging singer/songwriter on the Americana scene, Courtney Marie Andrews has packed a lot into her 26 summers. Listen to the end for her acoustic rendition of "Table For One" from her latest record, "Honest Life."
Mon, January 23, 2017
Tim Easton
Chris and Americana veteran Tim Easton get down to the nitty gritty in this open and honest discussion.
Mon, December 19, 2016
Slim Jim Phantom
Slim Jim Phantom declares that the Stray Cats were more country than anyone! Plus we talk about his new book, "A Stray Cat Struts: My Life As A Rockabilly Rebel," his love of jazz and prog, and all things rockabilly.
Mon, December 12, 2016
Mickey Raphael
Mickey Raphael never officially got asked to join Willie Nelsons band, he was just never asked to leave, and has been going strong with him since 1973. On this weeks episode he blows a little harp and tells a few tales while sitting backstage at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles.
Mon, December 05, 2016
Taylor Goldsmith
Taylor Goldsmith from Dawes goes deep on subjects like songwriting, growing up in Malibu, and how his band has the most mispronounced name in rock'n'roll!
Mon, November 28, 2016
BJ Barham
Populism abounds in this conversation with the hardest working man in Americana - BJ Barham!
Mon, November 21, 2016
Lydia Loveless
Cubs fan Lydia Loveless is determined to be "less of a punk ass this time around" while promoting her current record "Real" and we believe her! Stay tuned til the end for her acoustic version of "Longer."
Mon, November 14, 2016
Robert Ellis
Singer/songwriter Robert Ellis might be my long lost cousin (by way of marriage, twice removed). He's also a phenomenal guitar player and we get deep in the weeds talking shop on this episode. Stay tuned to the end for his acoustic rendition of "Drivin'" from his self-titled latest record.
Mon, November 07, 2016
John Moreland
Tulsa, OK based singer/songwriter John Moreland discusses his childhood dreams of NBA stardom, the progression from punk rock to fingerstyle, his approach to songwriting, and even plays an unreleased track, "There's No Glory In Regret."
Fri, November 04, 2016
Thomas Frank
Writer Thomas Frank discusses his latest book, "Listen Liberal!" as well as the 2016 election cycle, AND drops the bomb, "Monica Lewinsky saved social security!"
Wed, November 02, 2016
Freddie Roach
Chris and superstar boxing trainer, Freddie Roach, discuss preparation for Manny Pacquiao's upcoming fight!
Mon, October 31, 2016
Amanda Shires
Amanda Shires talks Western Swing, balancing parenting with touring, & how showing up with gear that works sometimes is all you need to land a gig, on this weeks "Walking The Floor!"
Mon, October 24, 2016
Buddy Miller
Buddy Miller once had a heart attack onstage while playing a gig, but lived to tell the tale on "Walking The Floor!"
Mon, October 17, 2016
Michaela Anne
Michaela Anne talks us through growing up as a military kid, to discovering bluegrass in NYC, to the lack of representation for women in Country music, on this weeks "Walking The Floor."
Mon, October 10, 2016
Whitey Morgan
Flint, Michigan's Whitey Morgan holds forth on the honky-tonk highway, opening shows for Bob Seger, and of course, GM!
Mon, October 03, 2016
Dave Cobb
Producer Dave Cobb welcomes Chris into legendary RCA Studio A for a conversation ranging from topics such as Shooter Jennings advice to embrace his roots, to being a stranger on the town in Nashville, to his love of classic guitars like the Kramer "Baretta."
Mon, September 26, 2016
Cody Jinks
Cody Jinks stops by "Walking The Floor" world headquarters this week to chit chat about firing band members, discovering Black Sabbath in his mom's record collection, and of course, Texas.
Mon, September 19, 2016
Jack Ingram
Among other things, singer/songwriter Jack Ingram discusses taking a break from the mainstream business end of country music in Nashville to return to his native Texas, and the role that played in creating his latest record, "Midnight Motel."
Mon, September 12, 2016
Wheeler Walker Jr.
Wheeler Walker Jr. declared war on mainstream Nashville country music earlier this year when he released his debut record, "Redneck Shit." Over the course of this interview he makes a giant tour announcement, starts a beef with Margo Price, and explains the virtues of a pussy snorkel to Chris.
Mon, September 05, 2016
Old Dominion
Chris chats with Old Dominion (Trevor, Matthew, Geoff, Whit & Brad) about van tours, the songwriting culture of Nashville, and finding inspiration in a Huey Lewis & The News concert, on this weeks episode of "Walking The Floor." Also, don't miss their acoustic performance at the end of new song, "Not Everything's About You!"
Mon, August 29, 2016
Sarah Jarosz
Sarah Jarosz discusses her journey from small town Texas bluegrass jams to making records and living in NYC on this weeks "Walking The Floor!"
Mon, August 15, 2016
Ryan Bingham
Singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham discusses everything from riding bulls to playing honky-tonks to moving to Los Angeles and getting a record deal, on this week's "Walking The Floor" with Chris Shiflett.
Mon, August 01, 2016
Jason Isbell
On this week's episode, Chris catches up with Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Jason Isbell, backstage at The Greek.
Mon, July 18, 2016
Sara Watkins
This week Sara Watkins breaks the stranglehold of white male dominance on "Walking The Floor." Oh ya, she also plays an amazing tune at the end. And we talked about Largo... not to mention how in the heck she started playing music so young... and more!
Mon, July 04, 2016
John Doe
This week Chris talks with punk rock gentleman, John Doe, from the band X, about his new record and book. Plus, John was nice enough to let Chris sit-in for a couple tunes at the end. Yee haw!!
Mon, June 20, 2016
Kip Moore
This week Chris talks surfing, skating & Country music with Kip Moore.
Mon, June 06, 2016
Sam Palladio
This week Chris talks to actor/musician Sam Palladio from the hit tv show "Nashville" about how a Brit got the gig playing a Texas country singer, his first big break in a Barry Manilow themed musical, and of course, Santa Barbara slang.
Mon, May 23, 2016
Dierks Bentley
Country music superstar Dierks Bentley talks with Chris about everything from songwriting, to moving to Nashville, to listening to Hank Williams Jr. sing "Man To Man," to the making of his new album, and more. To pre-order Dierks Bentley "Black" go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/black/id1097283381
Mon, May 16, 2016
Andrew Stockdale (Wolfmother)
Andrew Stockdale, the mastermind behind Australia's "Wolfmother," battled sickness and promotional mayhem to sit with Chris and discuss making records, hoarding, effect pedals, and Byron Bay surfing tips.
Mon, May 02, 2016
Eli "Paperboy" Reed
Listen in as Chris and Eli "Paperboy" Reed talk about old school American soul music, juke joints, gospel, songwriting, recording techniques and more!
Mon, April 18, 2016
Merle Haggard Tribute
Chris' conversation with Merle Haggard from July 29, 2015. Merle Ronald Haggard - April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016 - RIP.
Mon, March 28, 2016
Spike Slawson (Me First and the Gimme Gimmes)
Listen in as Chris and Spike sip espresso on the back porch and chit chat about Pittsburgh, dive bars, and the art of picking cover tunes!
Mon, March 07, 2016
Steve Caballero
One of the true pioneers of pro skateboarding, Steve Caballero, goes deep from the comfort of his living room on such topics as classic cars, painting, family, re-learning old skate tricks, and of course, the gnar factor!
Mon, February 22, 2016
Jack Grisham (TSOL and The Joykiller)
Lead singer of punk rock bands TSOL and The Joykiller, Jack Grisham holds forth on a number of topics, including the early days of the SoCal punk rock scene, motivational speaking, revisionist punk rock history, and his passion for writing, on this weeks episode of "Walking The Floor with Chris Shiflett."
Thu, December 17, 2015
Steven McDonald (Redd Kross)
Chris closes out 2015 interviewing LA punk rock legend Steven McDonald (Redd Kross)
Wed, December 02, 2015
Rhett Miller
This week's guest is Rhett Miller, singer/songwriter/guitarist for alt-country legends Old 97's!
Wed, November 11, 2015
Dicky Barrett (Mighty Mighty Bosstones)
Chris talks to Dicky Barrett from the Mighty Mighty Bosstones sitting in the Floyd's Barber bus parked outside of Fenway about his life, covering everything from Norwood to Hollywood.
Wed, October 28, 2015
Dale Watson
This week Dale Watson, honky-tonk maverick, “Ameripolitan" singer/songwriter, strums tune and talks shop with Chris Shiflett.
Wed, September 30, 2015
Jim Lauderdale
Chris has coffee with Jim Lauderdale in a Nashville hotel room and gets all the details on his incredible life and career. Stay tuned till the end to hear a stripped down acoustic version of Jim's classic tune, "The King of Broken Hearts."
Wed, September 09, 2015
Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers)
Chris chit chats with co-founder and frontman for The Drive-By Truckers, Patterson Hood. He even got Mr. Hood to sing a song about GG Allin!
Wed, August 26, 2015
Merle Haggard
On this week's Walking The Floor, Chris talks with country music legend Merle Haggard.
Wed, August 12, 2015
Mike Ness
This week Chris interviews punk rock icon Mike Ness, lead singer/guitarist for Orange County's Social Distortion.
Wed, July 29, 2015
Sturgill Simpson
On today's episode Chris talks to the hottest name in Country music today, singer/songwriter Sturgill Simpson.
Mon, June 29, 2015
Brian Whelan
Los Angeles based Seattle native, Brian Whelan, walks us through his journey coming up through the LA roots scene, from joining Dwight Yoakam's band to committing full time as a solo artist.
Mon, June 01, 2015
Jack McCoy
Chris talks to longtime surf filmmaker, Jack McCoy, about all things surfing, stoke and aloha!
Mon, May 18, 2015
Bloodshot Records
This week's episode is an interview with the owners of Chicago-based Insurgent Country label Bloodshot Records, Rob and Nan.
Mon, April 27, 2015
Brad Paisley Pt. 2
On this week's "Walking The Floor", Chris talks with Grammy award winning Country singer / guitarist Brad Paisley.
Mon, April 13, 2015
Brad Paisley Pt. 1
On this week's "Walking The Floor", Chris talks with Grammy award winning country singer Brad Paisley.
Mon, March 30, 2015
Robbie Fulks
On this week's "Walking The Floor", Chris talks with alternative country singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks.
Mon, July 07, 2014
Conner Coffin
On this week's "Walking The Floor", Chris talks with pro surfer Conner Coffin.
Mon, June 30, 2014
Keith Gattis
This week's interview is with solo artist/songwriter/guitar slinger Keith Gattis
Sun, June 22, 2014
Kevin Smith
This week Chris interviews upright bass specialist Kevin Smith (Willie Nelson Family Band)
Mon, June 16, 2014
Sam Jones
This week Chris interviews photographer/director/talk show host Sam Jones (off Camera)
Mon, June 02, 2014
Sami Yaffa
This week Chris talks to ambassador of rock'n'roll, Sami Yaffa (Hanoi Rocks, NY Dolls, Michael Monroe Band)
Tue, May 27, 2014
Kenny Vaughan
This week Chris talks to honky-tonk picker Kenny Vaughan of Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives!
Mon, May 19, 2014
Redd Volkaert
This week Chris talks to one of the kings of the Tele-Twang - Redd Volkaert!
Mon, May 12, 2014
Matt Skiba
Matt Skiba is the singer and guitarist of the band Alkaline Trio
Mon, May 05, 2014
Thomas Frank
Thomas Frank is an author and historian. He wrote the critically acclaimed book, "What's The Matter With Kansas?" and is currently a columnist at Salon.com: http://www.salon.com/writer/thomas_frank
Mon, April 28, 2014
Steve Earle
This week Chris talks to singer-songwriter, record producer, author and actor Steve Earle.
Tue, December 24, 2013
Jonny "Two Bags" Wickersham
This week Chris talks to his buddy Jonny "Two Bags" Wickersham (Social Distortion) about the joy of disco music AND discovering punk rock in Mammoth, CA from a guy with a rat tail and a Sting haircut.
Mon, December 16, 2013
Peter Case (Part Two)
This week Chris continues his conversation with Peter Case.
Mon, December 09, 2013
Peter Case (Part One)
This week Chris sits upstairs at McCabes Guitar Shop in a dusty little room crowded with old guitar cases, and talks to punk-rock-and-roll-folk-lifer Peter Case about his wild adventures and the artists life.
Tue, December 03, 2013
Tommy Hays
This week Chris travels to Bakersfield, California to talk to guitarist/sideman Tommy Hays about his life and the golden age of the Bakersfield Sound.
Mon, November 25, 2013
Dwight Yoakam (Part Two)
On this weeks edition of Walking The Floor, Chris continues his conversation with country music legend Dwight Yoakam.
Mon, November 18, 2013
Dwight Yoakam (Part One)
This week Chris interviews the reigning king of California country music, Dwight Yoakam.
Mon, November 11, 2013
Joe Saunders (Billy Mize)
This week Chris chats with Joe Saunders, grandson of Bakersfield country singer Billy Mize, about his new documentary "Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound."
Mon, November 04, 2013
Robert Garcia
This week Chris travels to Oxnard, CA to chat with world famous boxing trainer Robert Garcia about growing up in a boxing family, his transition from fighter to trainer, the upcoming bout between Brandon Rios and Manny Pacquaio and a whole lot more!
Mon, October 28, 2013
Nicholaus Arson (The Hives)
On this week's episode Chris talks to Nicholaus Arson from The Hives about his musical influences, the Swedish eye for vintage style, and making records. Nick even settles a bet between Chris and his kids.
Mon, October 21, 2013
John Doe
Chris talks to John Doe (X, Knitters, John Doe Thing, etc.) about punk rock, acting, horses, and more!
Mon, October 14, 2013
Red Simpson
In the first episode of "Walking The Floor," Chris interviews legendary Bakersfield singer/songwriter Red Simpson.
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