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The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works

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The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience.

Garrett Burris is your audio engineer and producer. JJ Passalacqua with the weather.

It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List!

Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- visit us at www.possmusicworks.com.

Poss Music Works presents Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriters' Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois, with a mission to bring arts and culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world.

© 2026 The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works
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  • Caleb Caudle
    Apr 18 2026

    TODAY'S EPISODE: Caleb Caudle (Germanton, NC) joins us for the final episode of Season 5 today. Caleb's family approach to the music business is a big topic of this conversation, including he and his wife Lauren's new record label "Handplow Records."

    His songs tell the story of a small, mountain community in North Carolina, and his perspective on life flows through his rich voice and natural guitar playing.

    Caleb and Bill also dig into the future of music in the age of AI...and come out the other side...hopeful?!

    Enjoy!

    Caleb Caudle: Esteemed Guest
    Bill Poss: Host, Producer
    Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer
    JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Puns

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    Visit www.possmusicworks.com for all of our upcoming events!

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    We have finished all the tapings for Season 4. Do you want to attend a live taping for Season 5 of the podcast later in 2026? Email possmusicworks@gmail.com to RSVP and be added to The Guest List.

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    ABOUT THE SHOW

    The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience.

    After the first set of 5 songs, we take a short break, and then the artist will play another 5 song set during which the audience (you!) can ask questions or make a request.

    Garrett Burris is your audio engineer and producer. Emily Clark on the video. JJ Passalacqua with the weather.

    It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List!

    Subscribe to our show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends!

    Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois.

    Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world

    Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com.

    Go see live music!

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    53 mins
  • Mark Stuart
    Apr 2 2026

    TODAY'S EPISODE: Mark Stuart (Nashville, TN) joins us for the 2nd to last episode of Season 4. Mark has lived many lives in music, from sideman to the stars, to road-dog singer-songwriter, to owner of his own record label, Gearle Records, with his wife Stacy.

    He has an encyclopedic knowledge of rock and roll and a bevy of great songs. Enjoy this look behind a great American musician!

    Mark Stuart: Esteemed Guest
    Bill Poss: Host, Producer
    Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer
    Emily Clark: Video, All the Other Things
    JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Security

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    Visit www.possmusicworks.com for all of our upcoming events!

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    We have finished all the tapings for Season 4. Do you want to attend a live taping for Season 5 of the podcast later in 2026? Email possmusicworks@gmail.com to RSVP and be added to The Guest List.

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    ABOUT THE SHOW

    The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience.

    After the first set of 5 songs, we take a short break, and then the artist will play another 5 song set during which the audience (you!) can ask questions or make a request.

    Garrett Burris is your audio engineer and producer. Emily Clark on the video. JJ Passalacqua with the weather.

    It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List!

    Subscribe to our show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends!

    Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois.

    Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world

    Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com.

    Go see live music!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Bill Poss
    Mar 18 2026

    TODAY'S EPISODE: We are back on location at the 4th annual Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat in Makanda, IL. This time, we are interviewing our very own Bill Poss! We turned the tables from our previous episode and Hope Dunbar (flawlessly) handles the hosting duties and grills Bill about his 5 most popular songs.

    Bill's songwriting repertoire spans decades of thoughtful, funny, and genuine storytelling. The free-range lifestyle of his youth informs the lyrics of much of his early career. When JJ Passalacqua joins the story, the lyrics take on a whole new form, as the two craft tunes for their duo LoveSeat. This episode is a really interesting dive into the inner-workings of the man who has been asking the questions on this show for 4 seasons. You'll hear Bill's music in all its shapes and forms!

    Setlist:

    1. "Heaven"
    2. "Jackrabbit"
    3. "Cryin' in the Creek"
    4. "The Old Me" w/ JJ Passalacqua
    5. "Long Way Home"

    Bill Poss: Esteemed Guest, Producer
    Hope Dunbar: Host
    JJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Vocals, Better Half

    Garrett Burris: Co-host, Producer

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    Visit www.possmusicworks.com for all of our upcoming events!

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    Do you want to attend a live taping of the podcast? Email possmusicworks@gmail.com to RSVP and be added to The Guest List.

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    UPCOMING PODCAST RECORDING SCHEDULE

    3/22/26 -- Caleb Caudle

    4/26/26 -- Gary Schoenberger

    We'll be recording most episodes at our intimate new venue, The Starlight Listening Room @ Poss Music Works HQ — 1915 S Banker St., Effingham IL.

    Doors open at 6:30pm. We ask that you arrive no later than 6:45pm to claim your seat. The show starts promptly at 7pm and ends just after 9pm.

    - No cover! (tips for the artist are encouraged)
    - Buy merch directly from the artist
    - Drawring Prizes
    - BYOB
    - Light Snacks Provided

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    ABOUT THE SHOW

    The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience.

    After the first set of 5 songs, we take a short break, and then the artist will play another 5 song set during which the audience (you!) can ask questions or make a request.

    Garrett Burris is your audio engineer and producer. Emily Clark on the video. JJ Passalacqua with the weather.

    It's right where you've always wanted to be - on The Guest List!

    Subscribe to our show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends!

    Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL -- presenters of Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, Little Grassy Get Down, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, one-off concerts, workshops, and kids' events throughout Central and Southern Illinois.

    Our mission is to bring arts/culture tourism and cultural enrichment to our rural part of the world

    Visit us at: www.PossMusicWorks.com.

    Go see live music!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
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