Beyond a Song

Series produced by ISOAS Media

Caption: Beyond a Song, Credit: Rich Reardin
Image by: Rich Reardin 
Beyond a Song 

Beyond a Song with host Rich Reardin. Rich hosts this extraordinary weekly radio series that features discussions with World Class musicians, producers, audio engineers, etc., about their lives and making music.

Beyond a Song first appeared in 2005 with the original series "In Search of a Song" with host Jason Wilber (John Prine's longtime lead guitarist).

Beyond a Song would like to mention here our profound sadness at the passing of John Prine, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jason Wilber lent infinite support to the show theme, it's original production, and concept. His work with John Prine for a quarter of a century inspired the interest in talking with musical guests about the art of songwriting. Heretofore, our show is dedicated to John Prine and Jason Wilber, and continues to be inspired by their lives and music.

Specifically this show highlights the guest artist's early musical experiences and influences, their creative process, and the stories behind some of their songs. Beyond a Song also explores the lives of others who contribute to the making of music through recording, producing, or audio engineering.

Most pieces in the series are "Evergreen" and can be played any time.

With thorough in depth interviews, full length songs, Beyond a Song seeks to explore the minds and creative processes of great musical artists, and those behind the making of that music. Our interviews are conducted in a relaxed, conversational style by host, executive producer Rich Reardin. Reardin’s experiences as a professional producer, musician, and recording engineer, as well as his prior relationships and associations with many of the guest artists, allow him to relate to the interviewees not only as a journalist, but instead as a fellow musician and peer, technician, and songwriter.

This easy going peer-to-peer tone puts the guests at ease and creates a unique, fascinating atmosphere for discussion, frequently allowing conversations to venture into areas of the soul and psyche not often explored on other musical interview programs. At its best, Beyond a Song gives the listener the feeling of eavesdropping on an artist as they reflect on their inspirations, the secrets of their craft, and what makes their favorite music tick. Rounding out the program are exclusive live performances by the featured guest, recorded in the studio or in live concert performance. Genre's are typically singer/songwriter, rock, country, Americana, Bluegrass, and Folk. Each show is a unique experience highlighting vastly different styles of songwriting, songs and artists, as well as fascinating discussions with the people behind the scenes, such as producers, engineers, venues, etc.. We hope to bring something new about each artist, and really find out what it takes to write a song, whether from music history, or something brand new. We have also integrated our website with more in depth media applications to support and show more about the subject of a typical show. Hide full description

With thorough in depth interviews, full length songs, Beyond a Song seeks to explore the minds and creative processes of great musical artists, and those behind the making of that music. Our interviews are conducted in a relaxed, conversational style by host, executive producer Rich Reardin. Reardin’s experiences as a professional producer, musician, and recording engineer, as well as his prior relationships and associations with many of the guest artists, allow him to relate to the interviewees not only as a journalist, but instead as a fellow musician and peer, technician, and songwriter.This easy going peer-to-peer tone puts the guests at ease and creates a unique, fascinating atmosphere for discussion, frequently allowing conversations to venture into areas of the soul and psyche... Show full description


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Caption: Helene Cronin
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with Nashville singer/songwriter Helene Cronin.

  • Added: Jul 07, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Helene Cronin
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with Nashville singer/songwriter Helene Cronin.

  • Added: Jun 17, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Ed Snodderly
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with Tennessee singer/songwriter Ed Snodderly. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: May 19, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Ed Snodderly
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with Tennessee singer/songwriter Ed Snodderly.

  • Added: May 06, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Laura Zucker
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with California singer/songwriter Laura Zucker.

  • Added: Apr 29, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Buddy Mondlock
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with Nashville singer/songwriter Buddy Mondlock.

  • Added: Apr 21, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Buddy Mondlock
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with Nashville singer/songwriter Buddy Mondlock.

  • Added: Apr 13, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Wyatt Easterling
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with North Carolina based singer/songwriter and producer Wyatt Easterling.

  • Added: Apr 07, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Wyatt Easterling
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with North Carolina based singer/songwriter and producer Wyatt Easterling.

  • Added: Mar 25, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Wyatt Easterling
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with North Carolina based singer/songwriter and producer Wyatt Easterling.

  • Added: Mar 17, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Wyatt Easterling
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with North Carolina based singer/songwriter and producer Wyatt Easterling.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Wyatt Easterling
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with North Carolina singer/songwriter and producer Wyatt Easterling.

  • Added: Mar 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Stefan Prigmore
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with Texas singer/songwriter Stefan Prigmore.

  • Added: Feb 25, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Stefan Prigmore
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with Texas singer/songwriter Stefan Prigmore.

  • Added: Feb 25, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Angela Easterling
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with South Carolina singer/songwriter Angela Easterling. This is part one of a two part interview.

  • Added: Feb 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Truth and Salvage Co.
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with Tim Jones, and Bill 'Smitty' Smith of the band 'Truth and Salvage Co.'

  • Added: Jan 28, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Truth and Salvage Co.
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with Tim Jones, and Bill 'Smitty' Smith of the band 'Truth and Salvage Co.'

  • Added: Jan 28, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Bill Scorzari
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with New York based singer/songwriter Bill Scorzari. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Oct 28, 2022
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Bill Scorzari
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with New York based singer/songwriter Bill Scorzari. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Oct 23, 2022
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Gary Van Miert
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with New Jersey singer/songwriter Gary Van Miert.

  • Added: Oct 07, 2022
  • Length: 01:00:00