About this episode

Scottie Miller discusses his music career, influences, and recent projects.

Scottie Miller is an American keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and producer based in Minneapolis. Known for his blues- and roots-influenced playing style, Scottie has spent years on the road as the long-time musical director and keyboardist for Ruthie Foster. He’s also worked with Bo Diddley and Johnnie Johnson to name just two others. Alongside his work as an MD, he has maintained a steady solo career, releasing 13 albums—including his latest project, Hello Pain—and earning an induction into the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame. We chat to Scottie about his approach to composition, his time on the road, and balancing a solo career with collaborative work. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab): Scottie’s past 12 months Scottie’s album Hello Pain Commissioning and working with a 50+ piece Budapest Scoring Orchestra Scottie Miller – Awake and Willing Scottie Miller – Hello Pain title song and the impetus for the whole album Scottie Miller…

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