#265 8 Ball Aitken

About this episode

Rae Leigh interviews 8 Ball Aitken about his music career and upcoming projects.

🌟 NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW! Join Rae Leigh on the Songwriter Trysts podcast as she sits down with the one and only 8 Ball Aitken for an insightful and entertaining deep dive into his remarkable journey in music. From growing up in Australia to carving out a career as a songwriter and session musician in Nashville, 8 Ball shares the real stories behind the music and his signature swamp-blues sound. 🎤 In this episode, they explore: 🎶 Life and creativity in Nashville's vibrant music scene 🎸 The evolution of his unique swamp-blues style 📀 The story behind his new album Ice Cream Man 2 , featuring the track "The Friends We Make" 🎉 Details about the upcoming Mt Coot-tha Songwriters Festival this May 📅 Join Us at the Mt Coot-tha Songwriters Festival! Celebrate the craft of songwriting in the stunning Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane. Enjoy live performances and workshops with artists including 8 Ball Aitken and Rae Leigh . A perfect day out for music lovers and creators alike! 📍 Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025 📍 Location: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane 🎟️ Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/mt-coot- ... 📘 Facebook Event…

People in this episode

Host: Rae Leigh

Guest: 8 Ball Aitken

Topics covered

• music journey
• songwriting
• Nashville music scene
• swamp-blues style
• upcoming festival
• album release

Keywords

• 8 Ball Aitken
• Nashville
• swamp-blues
• songwriting festival
• Ice Cream Man 2
• music interview

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ice Cream Man 2

Places: Australia, Nashville

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