Backline & Bar Tabs

Red dirt, road sodas, and a little behind-the-scenes trouble. 🍻🎙️

We're pulling up a barstool with Nick Vrbenec, founder of Red Dirt & Road Sodas, an independent music discovery and community platform built to connect fans with the artists, venues, and people keeping Texas Country, Red Dirt, and Americana alive.

Nick isn't just another guy who loves good music. He's building something designed to give independent artists more exposure, connect them with new fans, create opportunities, and help them actually make a living doing what they love.

We're talking about the business behind the music, the people who keep the scene running, and why supporting independent artists takes a hell of a lot more than streaming their songs.

A little business, a little bullshit, and a whole lot of good conversation.

Grab a cold one and pull up a barstool. 🍻