Hops & Spirits: Bar Conversations

Country entertainer Austin Tolliver join us (9:10 mark) to talk about growing up in a football family, leaving sports behind, getting into music, growing up in Louisiana, how a bet in the music studio paid off, being an entertainer, his latest singles, finding his sound and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us (1:25 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about grilling and pairing it with the right cocktails.

For more on Austin, visit https://austintolliver.com/ or find him on social media.

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

Country artist Cowboy Troy join us (10:30 mark) to talk about good whiskey, working with John Rich’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey, his Hick Hop Kitchen, creating a seasoning, how he got into cooking, getting back into the studio, showing off his creative sides, balancing it all, and more. Plus, cicerone Kevin Patterson joins us (1:30 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about what's going on in the craft beer world.

For more on Cowboy Troy, visit https://cowboytroy.com/ or find him on social media.

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

Country artist/songwriter Jonathan Hutcherson join us (8:35 mark) to talk about about growing up in Kentucky, his mother's journal entry on his musical talents, going on The Voice, his moderate to severe hearing loss, how that impacts him on stage, his latest singles, getting to Nashville, being able to tour and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us (1:30 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about warmer weather cocktails.

For more on Jonathan, visit https://www.jonathanhutcherson.com/ or find him on social media.

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

Chris Davisson, of the Davisson Brothers Band, join us (17:35 mark) to talk about their new album Home Is Where the Heart Is (out April 28), what was it like growing up in West Virginia, how they got into music, how their new album came together with songwriting retreats, why the album has a different feel to it than others, where their inspiration comes when writing songs, being on the Opry stage and more. Plus, Chad Watson (aka MyDailyBourbon) joins us (1:30 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about the many wild finishes popping up in the whiskey world.

For more on the Davisson Brothers Band, visit https://davissonbrothersband.com/ or find them on social media.

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

Country artist Matt Koziol joins us (9:55 mark) to talk about always wanting to play music since he was young, how his music teachers made a big impact on him, receiving feedback from students, pre-show rituals, having no back-up plans, his journey so far, getting to tour with Whiskey Myers, his latest album and more. Plus, chef Alison Settle joins us (1:30 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about Derby parties and spring gatherings.

For more on Matt, visit https://www.mattkoziol.com/ or find him on social media.

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

Country singer/entrepreneur Tommy Townsend joins us (9:00 mark) to talk about getting into the (legal) moonshine business, how he found his family's recipe, his family's history with moonshine, meeting Waylon Jennings, getting to work with Waylon, what delayed his Southern Man album, how it finally was released, his career, getting back in the studio and more. Plus, cicerone Kevin Patterson joins us (1:30 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about beers for the spring and summer.

For more on Tommy, visit https://www.tommytownsendmusic.com/ or find him on social media.

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

Country singer/entrepreneur Craig Campbell joins us (13:00 mark) to talk about having fun on social media, what it's like to raise daughters, meeting his wife, how he got to Nashville and ran out of gas, being part of Luke Bryan's band, his early hits, having the record label go under, releasing his new album The Lost Files: Exhibit A, being a business owner, running for city council, what's next for him and more. Plus, Chad Watson (aka MyDailyBourbon) joins us (1:20 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about is bourbon culture becoming too much.

For more on Craig, visit https://www.craigcampbell.tv/ or find him on social media.

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

Country singer/songwriter Frank Ray joins us (7:55 mark) to talk about his drink of choice, when he got into music, growing up in New Mexico & Texas, taking a different career path, music being an outlet, what pushed him to Nashville, looking back on his journey, finding his sound, his latest EP, what's next and more. Plus, Alison Settle joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about farmers market and drinks.

For more on Frank, visit https://frankraymusic.com/ or find him on social media.

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

Country singer/songwriter Reid Haughton joins us (14:15 mark) to talk about his viral video, wanting to play guitar, getting into singing, how he landed his first gig in Auburn, growing up in a small town, being on tour now, his latest singles Day You Don't & She Is, finding his sound, what's next and more. Plus, Chad Watson (aka MyDailyBourbon) joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to ask the question: Do daily drinkers still exist in the whiskey world.

For more on Reid, visit https://www.reidhaughton.com/ or find him on social media.

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

The band Illiterate Light, Jeff Gorman & Jake Cochran, joins us (9:00 mark) to talk about their new album Sunburned, being a duo, how they got into music, working on the farm in college, having fun on social media, their writing process, going on tour and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about spring cocktails.

For more on the band, visit https://www.illiteratelight.com/ or find them on social media.

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