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New episode: A Glass Ceiling with Lawrence Matthews (FKA Don Lifted)

Host J.D. Reager has a deep conversation with musician and artist Lawrence Matthews (formerly known as Don Lifted) on location at Midtown Con in Memphis. They discuss the tricky nature of the music business, mental health maintenance, Lawrence’s journey as Don Lifted, and more. The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music,

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New episode: Dueling Birthday Shows with Jeremy Scott (Scott August Night) and Brian “Skinny” McCabe (The Hi-Tone)

Host J.D. Reager talks with two friends – Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound, The Toy Trucks, Jeremy & the Drip Edges) and Brian “Skinny” McCabe (The Hi-Tone) – throwing birthday shows on the same night in Memphis. First, Jeremy discusses his thought process behind Scott August Night, which takes place on Friday, August 5th at Black Lodge. Then Brian jumps on

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New episode: LIVE from Midtown Con with Joshua McLane (HEELS, South Point Grocery) and Harry Koniditsiotis (The Switchblade Kid, 5 & Dime Recording)

Host J.D. Reager chats with returning guests Joshua McLane (HEELS, South Point Grocery) and Harry Koniditsiotis (The Switchblade Kid, 5 & Dime Recording) live on the scene of the inaugural Midtown Con! This episode was recorded on April 9, 2022 at Black Lodge in Memphis, TN.  Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere fine

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Back to the Light Records Spectacle (and other shows in June)

Back to the Light Records is proud to announce a FREE show/extravaganza in Memphis on Friday, June 11 at Black Lodge Video. Come on out for a night of good music, old friends & flashing lights! To warm up for the big night, Back to the Light founder J.D. Reager is also playing a handful of other shows in Memphis

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