# Episode 297 Ben Lewis

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Podcast: [All Things Blues And Southern Rock](https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-things-blues-and-southern-rock-2555427)
Published: 2026-05-24T18:02:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week, Brian and Jason embark upon an action-packed intro. Topics include, battling tech demons, 2026 Blues Festival Guide magazine, new Rare Birds single, Shines Like Chery Red, new Ben Chapman record, Feet On Fire, Des Moines heavy blues-rock band The Other Brothers, and a full recap of Brian's weekend at The Shed for the Blackberry Smoke 2026 Brothers And Sisters Reunion shows. Next the guys welcome their returning guest, Natchez, MS singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer, and record shop entrepreneur Ben Lewis. Ben chats with the boys about his record shop and recording studio, Friday Guy Records, building the studio, getting into the record selling business, recording in both analog and digital, and so much more, including a very special guest at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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