Episode 39: Brian Pagels (The Beanstalk Library/Uptown Boys Choir) - Guitarist/Songwriter

<p>In this episode, we sat down with guitarist and songwriter Brian Pagels of <a href="https://www.thebeanstalklibrary.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Beanstalk Library</a> and <a href="https://uptownboyschoir.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Uptown Boys Choir</a> to discuss Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 1999 album Echo, which spawned the singles "Room at the Top," "Swingin," and "Free Girl Now ". We focused on the darkness of Echo's lyrical undertones, and the increased roles of guitarist Mike Campbell, multi-instrumentalist Scott Thurston and drummer Steve Ferrone during the making of this record. The fact that Echo sounds as cohesive and full of energy as it does during this uncertain time in the group's career is remarkable in itself. Enjoy the conversation! </p>