Dovydas and Vere Hill return to the show together for the first time, and the occasion is a big one: the viral St. Armands Circle performance of Tennessee Whiskey that has racked up over 24 million views on YouTube. Dovydas explains the spontaneous moment that started it, asking a crowd if anyone could sing the song, with Vere Hill, then vacationing in Sarasota, stepping up to the mic and stealing the night.
On this episode, the two musicians break down that iconic video for the first time, walking through what was actually going through their minds as it happened. The hosts also get updates on what each artist is working on musically now, along with some news they tease is on the horizon.
The episode closes with both guests taking on the Rapid Fire Gauntlet together, a segment the hosts promise listeners won't want to miss. It's a rare reunion built around a single Sarasota street performance that turned two working musicians into a viral sensation.
What you'll take away
- Dovydas and Vere Hill's Tennessee Whiskey performance on St. Armands Circle has drawn over 24 million YouTube views.
- Vere Hill was vacationing in Sarasota and stepped up to sing after Dovydas asked the crowd.
- The pair break down the viral video together for the first time on this episode.
Places mentioned: St. Armands Circle