More Than The Music

The Independent Thinking Texans talk about their favorite American holiday. General health and how it impacts our society. Why does the media not cover it? Why does the media not tell you to turn your screen off and bond with people? They talk about their favorite states (besides Texas) and play a little "would you rather". Boone shares a thought with independent minded musicians. They rant a little on some more political hypocrisy and say their goodbye

In this episode the independent thinking Texans speak of the beauty in central Texas during the fall months. Is social media transforming? They also let weight off by discussing their concerns with new lock down measures and the hypocrisy that has shown itself through the pandemic. They speak of some information on what is called The Great Reset. They play "would you rather?", showcase the musician(s) of the week, and end with a little ventilation. Deep breath. Okay. Let's reset. Oh wait.

In this episode Boone and Levi discuss the population of the major cities in Texas. (Continued from first episode). Then cover the overview the election. This episode was recorded one week after election day 2020. They also dive into boycotts and the cancel culture. They play would you rather, Boone shares his musician(s) of the week, and they close out by breaking it all down again. While trying not to break down in the process.

In this episode Levi let's us in to his hobby of digging for arrowheads and other artifacts in the Hill Country of Texas. Boone and Levi discuss some of their favorite towns in Texas and how they are in constant change. They play a little "would you rather and Boone gives his musicians of the episode.

In this episode Boone and Levi talk about people moving from urban areas to more rural locations. How does this impact towns and taxes in the future. They also cover the marijuana debate and whether or not Texas should consider legalization. The compare tax revenue of the Texas oil and gas industry, to that of the Colorado marijuana industry. Levi discusses his historic re-enactment hobby a little and they end with the Texas musician of the week.

In this episode Boone does a cross-cast with Chasnik Raab of the Trial By Error Variety Show podcast. They obviously talk about podcasting, along with other things like Utopiafest, the Texas hill country, family life, and music. This is a raw conversation between two guys who have a lot of passion for media and telling stories. Check out Trial By Error Variety Show on all of the different platforms you can check out podcast on.

In this episode Boone sits down with musician and Army veteran AJ Johnston. Everything from AJ's beginning in music, to why he went to the Army, and how that has translated into his incredible energy today. They speak about some of his other interest, dealing with a life changing injury, and his most valuable job, fatherhood. Texas music is full of diversity and AJ Johnston is a perfect example of that. Infusing different genres to create an authentic sound is what he is all about.

Boone gets taken to school by Don and Debbie Davis who own an all grass fed longhorn beef company in the Texas hill country (banderagrassland.com). The preservation of the true to type Texas Longhorn breed of cattle (ctlr.org). They have a beautiful ranch where these animals live a wonderful life (dwdlonghorns.com). We hope episodes like this will help people learn importance of animal welfare (ctlc.org) They raise the best meat Boone has ever eaten and he met their longhorn herd.

Boone sits down with Texas singer/songwriter Brent Ryan (www.brentryanmusic.com) in Luckenbach, Texas before Brent hosts the Tuesday night pickers circle. Sounds of tractors, motorcycles, the live music, and crowd that is going on at the world famous Luckenbach. "Bands in the Black" which is geared towards an outside the box thinking pattern of how to remain successful in this business. It gets noisy at times, but hey, this is an authentic podcast from an authentic place.

Boone sits down with a Corpus Christi based songwriter named Jimmy Willden at Fremdes in Castroville, Texas. They talk about the Corpus Christi music scene as well as the songwriters festival (cc-songwriters.com) where they seem to be re-igniting a brushfire of a great original music. They talk about the "dad life" and some hobbies Jimmy has when not playing music. Jimmy's duo project with musician Josh Glenn called "Yosh and Yimmy". Follow the tour at patreon.com/yoshandyimmy