Hops & Spirits: Bar Conversations

A salt-of-the-earth southerner with a straight-shooting swagger and kind smile, Shane Profitt’s musical toolbox is full of all-natural talent. At the end of 2021, he was still pulling overtime at his job with the city, busting his back about an hour south of Nashville and living for the weekend. But now, he is rocking sold-out crowds at the historic Ryman Auditorium, earning standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry, and writing country hits. Shane talks what pushed him to learn to play the guitar, a chance meeting with Chris Janson in a sushi restaurant, putting in his two weeks notice at his job, going on tour, writing songs and more.

For more on Shane, visit https://www.shaneprofitt.com/ or find himon social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, check out our Neat & Mixed series and more at hopsspirits.com or our socials @hopsspirits. 

Tyler Reese Tritt is a Nashville-based country artist whose career has been fueled by her passion for music and her exceptional vocal prowess. At just 14 years old, she made her debut recording the timeless duet "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" alongside her father, the renowned Travis Tritt. This pivotal moment sparked her journey into the limelight and set her on a path of success. Tyler talks about growing up in a musical family, getting into the music business, her love of music, being on song with her father, her latest single "Texas Hold Em", what's coming up and more.

For more on the Tyler Reese Tritt, visit https://www.tylerreesetrittofficial.com/ or find her on social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, check out our Neat & Mixed series and more at hopsspirits.com or our socials @hopsspirits. 

As a native of small-town Kentucky who’s influences range from Dwight Yoakam and Steve Earle to classic rock, Gospel, R&B and hip hop, Wheelhouse Records’ Elvie Shane has emerged as a country star with his heart on his sleeve – and as a champion of those with their name on a patch. Elvie talks about his favorite drinks, taking a break from music and getting back into it, his family, growing up in Kentucky, his big hit "My Boy", his newest songs, what to expect on his upcoming album and more.

For more on the Tanner Olsen Band, visit https://www.tannerolsen.com/ or find them on social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, check out our Neat & Mixed series and more at hopsspirits.com or our socials @hopsspirits. 

As a native of small-town Kentucky who’s influences range from Dwight Yoakam and Steve Earle to classic rock, Gospel, R&B and hip hop, Wheelhouse Records’ Elvie Shane has emerged as a country star with his heart on his sleeve – and as a champion of those with their name on a patch. Elvie talks about his favorite drinks, taking a break from music and getting back into it, his family, growing up in Kentucky, his big hit "My Boy", his newest songs, what to expect on his upcoming album and more.

For more on Elvie Shane, visit https://www.elvieshane.com/ or find him on social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, check out our Neat & Mixed series and more at hopsspirits.com or our socials @hopsspirits. 

Over the last decade, Milwaukee-based band Listening Party has sought to create songs that deeply resonate with their listeners. Their folk- and Americana-steeped sound expertly and reverently draws from the pulse and traditions of their genre while adding their own charm. Weston Mueller and Jacob Wood talk about their favorite drinks, how the group has changed over the years, what their journey in the industry has been like, their musical influences, recording their latest album, going on tour, what folks can expect coming up and more!

For more on Listening Party, visit https://www.listeningpartymusic.com/ or find them on social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, check out our Neat & Mixed series and more at hopsspirits.com.

Country rocker Lewis Brice just released his first full-length album, 'Product Of,' and has been named a Billboard "Country Artist to Watch." He has shared the stage with acts like Luke Bryan, Dierks Bently, Hank Williams Jr. Gary Allan and Lee Brice just to name a few. Lewis talks about how he met his wife, his favorite drinks, the importance of family, bouncing ideas off his brother, how his single "Product Of" came to be, what folks can expect on his new album, being a songwriter, what's next and more!

For more on Lewis Brice, visit https://www.lewisbrice.com/ or find him on social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, check out Neat & Mixed and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Whiskey Myers is a genre-bending band from East Texas featuring Cody Cannon, Cody Tate, John Jeffers, Jeff Hogg, Jamey Gleaves and Tony Kent. Jeff Hogg joined us as to talk about their new whiskey Uncle Chicken’s Sippin Whiskey, the story behind the band's name, how they came together, his love of cars, the band's journey, how they ended up on Yellowstone, their latest album Tornillo, going on tour and more.

For more on Whiskey Myers, visit https://www.whiskeymyers.com/ or find them on social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, check out Neat & Mixed and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Allie Colleen is a country artist, singer and songwriter. Allie's music style defines how life shaped her, alongside the personal lyrics and transparency in both her vocals and performance. Allie talks about her tattoos, how fans share their stories with her, growing up in a musical family, waiting to start her career until after college, growing up in Oklahoma, her writing process, her debut album Stones, her latest releases, what's coming and more.

For more on Allie Colleen, visit https://www.alliecolleenmusic.com/ or find her on social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, check out Neat & Mixed and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Country Music has been all that David Adam Byrnes has ever known. One of his earliest memories is attending a George Strait concert and really hearing a George Strait song for the first time. From that day forward, he would always take his cowboy hat to school; earning him the nickname of “George Strait” amongst his peers. After spending high school graduation night opening up for the legendary Hank Williams, Jr., Byrnes packed his bags and headed to Nashville, Tennessee. David talks about his favorite drinks, his latest single When In Rum, more music coming, moving to Texas after heading to Nashville first, the impact Trent Willmon had on his career, his love music, getting married and more.

For more on David Adam Byrnes, visit https://www.davidadambyrnes.com/ or find him on social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, check out Neat & Mixed and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Bluegrass music may be one of America’s “traditional” styles, but at its heart it has always been wild and spontaneous. The style demands every ounce of facility and intent that each performer can muster— it fires on all cylinders or none at all. Few bands do it as well as East Nash Grass. An ensemble of standout players from a city known for the quality of its musicians, East Nash Grass came by its name and reputation honestly, honing their performance chops night after night on a tiny stage on Music City’s east side. We chat with James Kee and Maddie Denton about how the band came together, their favorite instruments to play, their journey in music, their new album Last Chance to Win, their weekly residence and much more.

For more on East Nash Grass , visit https://www.eastnashgrass.com/ or find them on social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, check out Neat & Mixed and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.