Hops & Spirits: Bar Conversations

Hops & Spirits: Bar Conversations

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Hops & Spirits: Bar Conversations episodes

  • Chad Bushnell on his new album, growing up on the ranch and a unicycle

    Country artist Chad Bushnell joins us (8:05 mark) to talk about his love of music from an early age, learning to play the guitar at age 3, growing up on a ranch, being part of the rodeo, his latest music, upcoming album Whiskey to Work and more. Plus, chef Alison Settle joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about how to pair soups with booze.

    For more on Chad, visit https://www.chadbushnell.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.

    30 min
  • Chase Mitchell on his wild musical journey, new music and family

    Country artist Chase Mitchell joins us (10:00 mark) to talk about his wild journey in music,  the importance of his family, his upcoming debut country album, his latest singles, working with Danny Radar, being on tour and more. Plus, Erik Tennyson joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to share some tips on making low ABV cocktails.

    For more on Chase, visit https://chasemusik.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.

    46 min
  • Colton James on his new EP, Land 4 Heroes and staying busy

    Country singer and songwriter Colton James join us (11:45 mark) to talk about his new EP America, writing personal songs like Ring on Her Finger, working with Jimmy Nichols and the late Kim Tribble, the Land 4 Heroes Lodge, RedSunset Entertainment, where his love of music came from and more. Plus, Becca Gardner, founder of NKD LDY, joins us (1:45 mark) for tasting notes to talk about non-alcoholic spirits.

    For more on Colton James, visit https://coltonjames.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.

    53 min
  • The Gibson Brothers on their new album, family and a Steve Martin prank
    Award-winning bluegrass group The Gibson Brothers, Eric and Leigh, join us to talk about their new album The Darkest Hour, how the group formed, what it's like playing with family, how they got into music, winning two IBMA Entertainer of the Year awards, being pranked by Steve Martin, their career and more. Plus, Erik Tennyson joins us for tasting notes to share some tips to making cocktails a little healthier in the new year.
    48 min
  • Billy Wayne Davis on his new comedy special, sharing stories and his accent
    Comedian Billy Wayne Davis joins us to talk about his new comedy special Testify, the best places he's traveled to, the toughest part of being on the road, opening for musicians, being on Conan, how his special came about, filming at the International Church of Cannabis, how true his stories he shares are, his accent and what's in store for 2023. Plus, Mark McLaughlin, co-founder of Old Line Spirits, joins us for tasting notes to explain what American Single Malt Whiskey is.
    55 min
  • Bruce Buffer on Puncher's Chance, announcing and It's Time
    Bruce Buffer, entrepreneur, announcer & entertainer, and Umberto Luchini of Wolf Spirit join us to talk about Puncher's Chance Bourbon, how Bruce got involved, Umberto's past success, launching Wolf Spirit Distillery, how Bruce came up with "It's Time" and got into announcing, the name behind the brand, their latest releases and so much more. Plus, Michael Barkin and James Cosma, co-founders of Sommarøy Spirits, join us for tasting notes to talk about lower ABV spirits.
    42 min
  • Dariann Leigh on her latest single, growing up in Minnesota and her guitar collection
    Country singer/songwriter Dariann Leigh joins us to talk about her latest single Jackson, growing up in Minnesota, moving to Nashville, whether she still gets to hunt, her Jackson Mini Doc series, her writing style, how she found her voice, picking up the guitar, her guitar collection, whether more new music is coming and what she's hopeful for in 2023. Plus, Chad Watson (aka MyDailyBourbon) joins us for tasting notes to ask the question: What bourbon would Santa drink?
    45 min
  • Jarrod Dickenson on his upcoming album, traveling with his wife and good whiskey
    Americana artist Jarrod Dickenson joins us to talk about his new album Big Talk coming Feb. 3, his favorite whiskies, their home bar, the proper time to wear a hat, being able to travel with his wife, getting her to join him on stage, being able to make new music, how this album compares to his first albums, what else he's hoping for in 2023 and more. Plus, cicerone Kevin Patterson joins us to talk those out of season beers we all enjoy year round.
    42 min
  • The Runaway Grooms on their Jam Americana style, upcoming album and good beer
    Adam Tobin and Zach Gilliam of the American/Jam/Roots Rock band The Runaway Grooms join us to talk about their favorite beers, their cold river plunge, how they all ended up in Colorado, what Jamericana is, their band name, how things have changed since their first album in 2020, being on the road constantly, their upcoming album This Road, their single Jenny, what's next and more. Plus, Cardenxe Sotol founder Luigi Ambrosi joins us to talk about the Mexican spirit Sotol.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Everette on their new album, Opry debut and Man of Constant Sorrow
    Country duo Everette, Brent Rupard and Anthony Olympia, joins us to talk about their favorite drinks, how they became a duo, getting the name Everette, their new album Kings of the Dairy Queen Parking Lot Side B, how they ended up with the single Gonna Be A Problem, making their Grand Ole Opry debut, the reaction to their cover Man of Constant Sorrow, the impact of their wives and family, and more. Plus, chef Alison Settle joins us for Tasting Notes to talk sweets and drink pairings for the holidays.
    1 hr 1 min

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No matter how you like it, grab your favorite drink and join us for a fun conversation. Bar Conversations features interviews musicians, personalities and entertainers as they talk about their…