In this very special Christmas edition of the Dr. Music podcast, Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, drummer for the legendary Hootie And The Blowfish, discusses the joys of the Christmas season and what it means to him. Also, Hootie & The Blowfish recently concluded their monumental Summer Camp With Trucks Tour with Collective Soul and Edwin McCain, and they are set to release a complete Atlantic Records boxset on January 25th.
Soni is also an author, publishing his inspirational autobiography, Swimming With The Blowfish, in 2022. He is also a solo artist, and has written 5 Christmas songs that are sure to become part of every fan’s celebration of the season. The Christmas EP is called Light Of Joy, and it is available now wherever you stream your music!
“Light Of Joy (Gloria)” audio:
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
