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: Terri Hendrix
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Texas singer/songwriter Terri Hendrix.

  • Added: Oct 11, 2019
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Terri Hendrix
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Texas singer/songwriter Terri Hendrix. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Oct 18, 2019
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Chuck Hawthorne
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Texas singer/songwriter Chuck Hawthorne. Part 1 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Oct 25, 2019
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Chuck Hawthorne
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Texas singer/songwriter Chuck Hawthorne. Part 2 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Nov 01, 2019
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Jake La Botz
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Nashville singer/songwriter/actor Jake La Botz. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Nov 08, 2019
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Jake La Botz
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Nashville singer/songwriter/actor Jake La Botz. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Nov 15, 2019
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Bob Cheevers
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Texas singer/songwriter Bob Cheevers. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Nov 22, 2019
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Arlo Guthrie
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews singer/songwriter Arlo Guthrie.

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge, KSJE, and WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Nov 29, 2019
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Bob Cheevers
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Texas singer/songwriter Bob Cheevers. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Dec 06, 2019
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Andrew McConathy, Credit: Grateful Web
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Colorado singer/songwriter Andrew McConathy of 'The Drunken Hearts'.

  • Added: Dec 20, 2019
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: The Gossamer Strings
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Oregon singer/songwriters Liat Lis and Kyle McGonegle of 'The Gossamer Strings'. This is Part 1 of a 2 p...

  • Added: Jan 10, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: The Gossamer Strings
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Oregon singer/songwriters Liat Lis and Kyle McGonegle of 'The Gossamer Strings'. This is part 2 of a 2 p...

  • Added: Jan 17, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Flagship Romance
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews New Mexico singer/songwriters Shawn Fisher and Jordyn Jackson, who make up their duo “Flagship Romance”....

  • Added: Jan 24, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Flagship Romance
New Mexico singer/songwriters Shawn Fisher and Jordyn Jackson, who make up their duo “Flagship Romance”. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Jan 31, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Grant Peeples
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Florida singer/songwriter Grant Peeples. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Feb 14, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Grant Peeples
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin interviews Florida singer/songwriter Grant Peeples. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Feb 21, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Jeff Black
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks to Nashville singer/songwriter Jeff Black. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Feb 28, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: Jeff Black
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks to Nashville singer/songwriter Jeff Black. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: David Olney
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with singer/songwriter/producer/journalist and Senior Director of the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame Pe...

  • Added: Mar 13, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
Caption: David Olney
Beyond a Song host Rich Reardin talks with singer/songwriter/producer/journalist and Senior Director of the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame Pe...

  • Added: Mar 20, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00