INTO THE MUSIC

WILLY PORTER reflects on thirty-plus years of creating consistently great music

INTO THE MUSIC Season 4 Episode 3

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Willy Porter is a Wisconsin music legend. He has thirteen albums in his catalog, has toured all over the world, and has opened for acts like Jeff Beck, Tori Amos, Jethro Tull, Sting, and Paul Simon. The musicians that have been in his bands over the decades are some of the finest from the region. You'd think that all of this would spoil a guy, but Willy's in a different category. His thoughtfulness and humility are the ingredients to what makes him a standout artist whose work over the years remains consistently high in quality. He is simply a solid songwriter, outstanding guitarist, and passionate about his craft. Take a listen and find out why Willy is a music treasure.

"Angry Words" performed by Willy Porter
written by Willy Porter and John Calarco
℗ 1994 Turin Music and Weasel Records. Used with permission of Willy Porter.

"Available Light (acoustic version)" written and performed by Willy Porter
℗ 2019 Weasel Records. Used with permission of Willy Porter.

"Where Skies Are Blue" performed by Willy Porter
written by Willy Porter
℗ 2023 Weasel Records. Used with permission of Willy Porter.

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INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.
Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
Voiceovers: Brad Bordini
Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha
Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets

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