Joel Timmons - THE MUSIC MAKERS

Check out this conversation with Joel Timmons, a songwriter, guitarist, musical collaborator, and outdoorsman based in Charleston, SC. From Sol Driven Train to Sally & George to his own solo country music career - Joel has been working as a musician for decades.

This episode explores his latest LP Psychedelic Surf Country and the stories of some of the song’s songwriting and recording/production process, as well as stories from the road as a touring musician, and Joel’s best tried and true advice for collaborating with others creatively, and personally. Follow Joel’s journey from side man to front man!

It was great to connect with Joel, and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed our conversation!

Joel Timmons and Scott Mathson during THE MUSIC MAKERS recording - 2025

Show notes

People, artists, writers, and others mentioned in this episode

• Shelby Means (Joel’s partner)
• Sol Driven Train
• Maya de Vitry (Previous podcast guest)
• Cary Ann Hearst, Shovels and Rope
• Luke Bell
• JP Harris
• Watchhouse (random moment of background song, kept in)
• Molly Tuttle
• Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
• Mary Gauthier
• Missoula’s River City Roots festival

Music Releases by Joel Timmons discussed in this episode

Psychedelic Surf Country

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Stream on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and more.

Joel Timmons’s links:

• Buy Joel Timmons Music
• Follow on Instagram.com/joeltimmonsmusic
• Website at joeltimmons.com