Leavin Page Town joins the Indie Fusion Podcast to talk about their journey from Minnesota to Texas, life on the road, and why REAL storytelling still matters in country music.

From touring through West Texas and playing iconic listening rooms to recording new music and navigating the rise of AI in the industry—this episode dives deep into what it means to stay authentic as independent artists.

We also talk about:

• Their upcoming single dropping May 21
• Recording in Fort Worth & Nashville
• The Texas music scene vs. everywhere else
• Life-changing moments that shaped their music
• Why live shows matter now more than ever

If you’re a fan of independent country, Americana, and artists doing it their own way… this one’s for you.

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Mattie Rose joins the Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast for a deep dive into the real life of an independent artist grinding it out in the Texas music scene 🤠🔥

From leaving Nashville and returning to Texas… to booking her own shows, touring nonstop, and building a fanbase from scratch — Mattie shares what it actually takes to make it as an indie country artist.

We also get into:
🎶 The difference between Nashville and Texas music scenes
🚗 Life on the road and insane travel stories
🔥 Playing festivals like Texas Music Revolution
🎤 Honing live performances and connecting with fans
🤝 Building a community of artists (not competition)
🌵 Why Texas might be the best place to build a music career

If you’re an independent artist, songwriter, or just love real conversations about the music grind — this one’s for you.

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In this episode of Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast, we sit down with rising Texas artist Libby Lane to talk about her journey into music, the realities of chasing a career in the industry, and why the Texas scene might be the best place to build something real right now.

From auditioning for The Voice to grinding through small gigs, navigating social media, and finding her sound post-college—Libby shares the highs, struggles, and lessons that come with starting over and doing it the right way.

We also dive into:

• The difference between viral success vs. real fanbases
• Why Texas is a hidden powerhouse for independent artists
• The importance of live music and community
• Her early influences and musical roots
• Conspiracy theories, Whataburger, and real-life artist struggles 😂

If you’re an artist, music fan, or just love hearing authentic stories from the grind—this one’s for you.

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Country artist Holly Tucker joins us on Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast to talk about her journey from growing up in a musical household to becoming a Top 6 finalist on The Voice.

We dive deep into:

• Her experience on Team Blake Shelton
• Why she chose the independent Texas music route over Nashville
• The reality of being a DIY artist in today’s industry
• Blending country music with faith and worship
• Touring life, new music, and what’s next

Holly also opens up about her upcoming music, evolving sound, and how artists can stay authentic in a constantly changing industry.

If you’re into Texas Country, Red Dirt, or independent artists doing it their way—this is a must-watch.

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What happens when two musicians meet by accident… and it just works?

Jenna Ivey and Anna Maria join Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast to share their unexpected journey—from Craigslist auditions and cross-country moves to building a completely unique sound with just ukulele and bass.

In this episode, they dive into:

• The wild story of moving to LA for a music audition
• How they accidentally formed their duo
• Life on the road (15-day tour grind)
• Why authenticity beats overproduction
• The reality of chasing music full-time

This is a raw, honest look at what it actually takes to make it as an independent artist in today’s music world.

If you’re tired of industry fluff and want the REAL story behind the music… this episode hits different.

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Welcome back to the Live & Amplified Indie Fusion Podcast — this time it’s a Boys Only episode with Tom Kwiat and Jeff Cabana 🤘

No guests. No filter. Just real conversation.

In this episode, the guys dive into:

• Life on the road and long-haul driving stories 🚗

• Jeff Cabana’s band Gross Domestic People dropping new tracks

• The reality of small-town music scenes and why they rise & fall 🎸

• Behind-the-scenes of the Roswell, NM scene

• Winning “Civilian of the Quarter” (aka Snitch of the Year 😂)

• Politics, community, and why outsiders shake things up

• Edibles, wild stories, and lessons learned the hard way

This is one of those episodes where you just sit back and feel like you’re in the room with us.

If you’re an indie artist, music fan, or just love raw, unfiltered conversations — this one’s for you.

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Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist Anaka Grace joins us on the Live and Amplified Indie Fusion Podcast to talk about her journey from small-town Texas to the heart of the music industry.

From playing small cafés near Abilene to touring arenas with Luke Bryan, Anaka shares how she built a career as a Nashville utility player performing banjo, mandolin, guitar, and more. Now she’s stepping into the spotlight as an artist with plans to record and release her own music.

In this episode we dive into:

🎶 Growing up in West Texas and discovering bluegrass
🎸 Learning banjo, mandolin, guitar and becoming a Nashville utility player
🎤 Touring arenas and performing with major country artists
✍️ The transition from touring musician to solo artist
🎧 Writing songs and preparing to release new music
🌎 The realities of making a living in the Nashville music scene

If you love authentic country, bluegrass influence, and behind-the-scenes music industry stories — this episode is for you.

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On this episode of Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast, Tom sits down with Texas songwriter Lilly Milford for one of their most personal and unfiltered conversations yet.

From East Texas blues history and outlaw country influences to vintage vinyl finds and women-led showcases, Lilly opens up about:

• Growing up in East Texas
• Discovering Shake Russell’s music
• The emotional story behind Songs on the Radio
• Two-stepping to Kenny Chesney in the front yard
• Women in the Texas music scene
• Writing authentically (even when it’s hard)
• Health battles and resilience
• Faith, growth, and staying true to your voice

They also talk WNBA energy, authenticity in the industry, Texas women, and why outlaw music still matters.

This episode is raw, funny, deep, and very Texas.

If you believe music should be honest, a little wild, and unapologetically real — this one’s for you.

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Americana singer-songwriter Cela Harper joins The Indie Fusion Podcast for a deep conversation about building a music career from the ground up. She shares her journey from Iowa roots to the Texas music scene, performing acoustic and full-band shows, and funding her first EP as an independent artist.

In this episode, Cela talks about her American Idol audition experience, songwriting process, vocal care routine, and what it really takes to succeed as a modern indie musician. From gig life and recording challenges to marketing yourself as an artist, this is an honest look inside the path of an emerging Americana voice.

If you love singer-songwriter stories, indie music interviews, or Texas Americana artists, this episode is for you.

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🎵 Topics Covered:
• Independent artist journey
• Americana & country songwriting
• American Idol audition experience
• Funding and producing an EP
• Texas live music scene
• Vocal health for singers
• Music marketing & PR tips

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In this episode of the Live and Amplified: Indie-Fusion Podcast, we sit down with Texas country artist Copperhead Jones to talk about the real grind of independent music.

From growing up in Cocoa Beach, Florida to building a name in the Texas music scene, Copperhead shares his journey from the Navy to cutting his first album — and why Texas might be the best place in the country for independent artists right now.

We dive into:

• Texas scene vs Nashville oversaturation

• The truth about Broadway gigs

• Why live shows still matter in the age of AI

• Recording in Louisiana at Wild Man Studios

• His new single “Selfishly”

• Upcoming summer release “Riptide”

• Why singles > albums (for now)

• Songwriting as both art AND science

If you're an independent artist, songwriter, or country music fan — this one’s for you.

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📍 Based in Midlothian, TX
🎙 Hosted by Tom Kwiat

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