Episode 19

Jake Dillon-Jake Of All Tradez

Published on: 2nd May, 2026

Jake Dillon was so good at the drums, it didn't matter that he was only 17 playing Thursday Night Jazz in the bars in the early 90's with the Knox College combo, it was right where he was suppose to be. If you've been to a Rootabaga Jazz festival in the last few decades, Jake was probably there with the alumni band. Then again in the early to mid 2000's you might have seen him fronting a metal project and went wait, what can't this guy do? Jake shares his many early influences with us too. Dad's finger tapping on everything was one, the jazz greats he discovered was another and Knoxville Jazz/Orchestra director Bob Olmsted, gave Jake invaluable advice & direction, and of course the Knox legend who gave Jake some of his first opportunities, Scott Garlock.

Jake's current musical output is quite impressive and he shared plenty of it with us on this episode, including an ear-worm theme song for our podcast that Jake wrote hours before showing up. It's fantastic and now our official theme song. But most impressive are the self produced tracks Jake brought with him. Find all the songs at these times..

32:11 Two Pump Chump

40:10 Men In Red Bleed

1:08:40 IDFWPWFWPIDFW

1:28:21 Neighborhood Legend

Jake is currently on the lookout for musicians for current & upcoming projects, so drop him a message if you're serious. We truly hope you enjoy going A Little Off Track with the super-duper talented, Jake Dillon.

CHECK OUT JAKE AT ALL OF THESE SPOTS...

https://www.facebook.com/jakeofalltradez22

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Npxiprt2Ys8vd9Doafhpr

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jake-of-all-tradez/1734906884

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A Little Off Track
A podcast dedicated in equal parts to shenanigans and personalities.
Tipping their hat to the train town that brought them together and won’t let them leave, ‘A Little Off Track’ will deliver an entertaining ride that may occasionally go off the rails but will always get you to the destination...celebrating local artists, featuring their talent, and not taking ANYTHING too seriously.

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ERIC Hanson

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Husband, father & broadcaster & grateful to be doing this with two of my favorite people.

Ted Bevenour

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Gadget geek, wannabe grill master, once lover of beers, sneaker of cigars, unwittingly a small dog guy... starting over, again.

Mandy Balser

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Daughter, Sister, Mother, Wife...LOVER OF LIFE! Mandy left a 16-year career as a Creative Director in radio (where her path crossed with Eric and Ted's) to start her own little freelance writing/production agency and voiceover career at Truly Madly Mandy!! As a Boss-Babe, she enjoys sweet freedom, helping people brand their business, and lending her voice to local and international projects! She's also fond of old people, places, and things...theatre, nature, meditation, grounding, and being here now.