The Midnight Banjo Show

On this BONUS episode, we react to the Country Music Association's decision to ban the Confederate (Battle) flag in any form during CMA Fest of 2022.
Were they right to do so? Is this flag justly seen as a symbol of racism and division?
Or is it a testament to Southern heritage and pride?
To tell us what *YOU* think, go to our Facebook Page:
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Revolution And Ideology Podcast (Conf. Flag Episode):
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fpzSbvYIKa6NZocLKyN3R?si=faa875e2c37e4d53
Access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/06/bonus-episode-1-sources-breaking-news.html
All sound effects (including the muzak) sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
Thumbnail sourced from:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Battle_flag_of_the_Confederate_States_of_America_(Rectangular).svg
See you in 2 weeks with Episode #5...

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Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 3: 'Between a Rock and a... Country Boy'
Chapter 2: 'Enter the Banjo' (Pt II of II)
The time is nigh for 'You' to play your first notes on the banjo, while all eyes in the saloon are on you. Beware, though, for not everyone has your best interest in mind...
This episode's main musical focus are artists that are associated with a brand of Country which, albeit heavily influenced by Rock Music, is not usually labeled as 'Country Rock' or 'Southern Rock'.
Read the story here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-lore-of-eternal-west-chapter-2_16.html
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Listen to this episode's intended soundtrack on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7r4tT9Hh6sIZIKZfIwBKWg?si=7e882c60ec5a4381&pt=b66dc341ae9f6e726fbe0b61ef5a058b
You can access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/05/season-1-episode-3-sources.html
Listen to the recommended Country History podcast 'Cocaine & Rhinestones' here:
https://cocaineandrhinestones.com/
The show's original artwork was crafted by Aikaterini Valma:
http://instagram.com/aik_valma_art
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***MUSIC CREDITS***
All sound effects were sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
The two focal songs of the episode were:
'Cocaine' by J.J. Cale (as covered by Eric Clapton)
'Hillbilly Bone' by Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins
Any of the lyrics mentioned were adequately paraphrased so as to avoid any copyright infringement.
Music arranged and produced by Panos K:
'Hard Funky Jam' (heard early on and at the end of Episode Main)
All guitars: Sebastian Kizito
Bass: Akis a.ka. 'Rooster' (4Bitten)
Drums: Panos K
Arranged by Panos K & Sebastian Kizito
Music written and performed by Panos K:
'Rhymeless Sonata' (Intro & Outro Theme)
'Sound of Hound' (rock edit)*
'Easiest Way Down'*
'Everafter' (instrumental & acoustic edit)
'Black Day 2.2' by Innervision 33**
'If Trace Played the Banjo'
'Tension'
'Pianjo'
'Pensive Parts I & II'***
*Written by Panos K but co-arranged with and wholly performed by Christos Koutalos
**Innervision 33 were:
Sebastian Kizito (guitar & vocals), Paraskevi K (synthesizer & vocals) and Panos K (drums & vocals)
The song was written by Sebastian Kizito
Drums by Panos K
Synthesizer by Paraskevi K
*** Co-written with Sebastian Kizito
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This is the Show's teaser... ;-)
All sound effects courtesy of:
https://freesfx.co.uk/sfx/
Music written and performed by Panos K:
'If Johnny Played The Banjo'
'Intro'
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Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 2: 'Johnny Cash & The Outlaw Bunch'
Chapter 2: 'Enter the Banjo' (Pt I of II)
In this episode, 'You' will be introduced to the 'painted' lady, who will take you by the hand and escort you deeper into this strange cantina.
In Episode Main, we are going to explore the movement of Outlaw Country, giving you a crash course on the When, Where, Why and By Whom of this subgenre, while paying a tribute to the music of Johnny Cash and his relationship with Glen Sherley.
Read the story here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-lore-of-eternal-west-chapter-2.html
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Listen to this episode's intended soundtrack on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LKHD9ZnqyNeLKCQo04PkX?si=e4fcce3307d942ea&pt=a5b3e860e6fed3921c1afb06dd346d3a
You can access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/05/season-1-episode-2-sources.html
Listen to KCRWs 'Johnny Tried' here:
https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/lost-notes/johnny-tried-the-ballad-of-glen-sherley
The show's original artwork was crafted by Aikaterini Valma:
http://instagram.com/aik_valma_art
***MUSIC CREDITS***
All sound effects were sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
The two focal songs of the episode were:
'Greystone Chapel' by Glen Sherley
'Highwayman' by The Highwaymen
The songs themselves were not played in the episode, and the portion of the lyrics mentioned was adequately paraphrased so as to avoid any copyright infringement.
Music performed but not originally written by Panos K:
The muzak heard during the Call-to-Action is a mash-up of Bluegrass banjo licks inspired by various derivative versions of Eck Robertson's fiddle tune 'Sally Gooden' (1922).
Music arranged and performed by Panos K:
'If Johnny Played the Banjo' (standard Country progression played in the style of Cash)
Music written and performed by Panos K:
'Rhymeless Sonata' (Intro & Outro Theme)
'Shoot In The Dark'* (instrumental edit)
'Sound of Hound' (strummed teaser)
'Believe' (instrumental/chill edit)
'Pianjo'
'Sound of Hound' (instrumental edit)
*Co-written with guitarist Sebastian Kizito who composed the tune's theme on the guitar, intended for the banjo
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Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 1: 'Saloon Music: Fact or Fiction?'
Chapter 1: 'Enter the Gunslinger'
In this first episode, you will experience your first interaction with the creatures inhabiting the realm of the Eternal West. Stay vigilant, as nothing is what it seems!
In the meantime, we will explore the institution of the saloon in the Wild West, the patrons it used to attract, and, of course, the music of that time through auditory examples.
Read the story here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-lore-of-eternal-west-chapter-1.html
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Get involved with the Show by joining our Facebook Group:
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Listen to this episode's intended soundtrack on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Lq8s0YpoOTKzhw9RT6eWP?si=2c7f36e0096844d9
You can access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/04/season-1-episode-1-saloon-music-fact-or.html
The show's original artwork was crafted by Aikaterini Valma:
http://instagram.com/aik_valma_art
***MUSIC CREDITS***
All sound effects were sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
Scott Joplin compositions featured in the episode:
'Original Rags'
'Ragtime Dance'
'The Entertainer'
Other Tracks:
'Ragtime Getdown' by Holizna
'The Smiler' by Percy Wenrich (Zonophone Concert Band)
The above were sourced from the 'Free Music Archive':
https://freemusicarchive.org/
You can access the license here:
https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Music performed but not owned by Panos K:
'Ragtime Cowboy Joe', originally composed by Lewis F. Muir, Maurice Abrahams- lyrics written by Grant Clarke (1912).
This song has entered the Public Domain.
The muzak heard during the Call-to-Action is a mash-up of Bluegrass banjo licks inspired by various derivative versions of Eck Robertson's fiddle tune 'Sally Gooden' (1922).
The chordie tune heard after the coin dropped into the slot was inspired by Pete Wernick's instruction on stock progressions in his book 'Bluegrass Banjo', which you can acquire here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluegrass-Banjo-P-Wernick/dp/0825601487
The aforementioned links are *not* sponsored.
Music written and performed by Panos K:
'Rhymeless Sonata' (intro & Outro Theme)
'Pianjo'
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