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Finally got to catch up with mi amigo JT in the coolest speakeasy in Gruene, TX (Shoutout Gruene Grove!). He may be the busiest man alive and we talk about recalibrating, artificial streaming and playlists, JT’s latest album and the artwork, the Austin music scene making a comeback, copy/paste and predictable songwriting, authenticity, Japan, being a premium hang, having multiple producers on one record, DJ Vegan Leather and soooo much more!

Find Jonathan's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.jonathanterrellmusic.com/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Deep Ellum Brewing and CH Lonestar Promo!

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My biggest inspiration!! Sunny Sweeney is a friend, a cheerleader and a world-renowned talent and I was so excited to finally have her on the podcast up in Red River, NM at 8750' Festival! We cover every from feet finder, bossing, blackmailing Randy Rogers, not being able to be mean in this scene, cutting loose and doing cartwheels, tour van nightmares, backing up the trailer, taking time for yourself, surviving on steroids, foot massager in the van, Sunny’s radio gig, producing your own records, crazy tour routings and sooo much more!

Find Sunny's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.sunnysweeney.com/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Deep Ellum Brewing and CH Lonestar Promo!

Interested in sponsoring us? Contact Producer Kyle at: [email protected]

Uncle Kevin! We've been talking about this since before the podcast started over three years ago and FINALLY made it happen! Kevin is a brilliant, talented and hilarious human, as well as a country music legend. We dive right in and cover so many things like real estate, being a grandpa, wearing hats, 4 million + miles on the road, why he uses a straight mic stand, not getting to retire, getting pitched bad songs, staying hip, selling your catalog, overnight successes, the overhead costs of touring, and funny stories from the road.

Find Kevin's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.kevinfowler.com/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Deep Ellum Brewing and CH Lonestar Promo!

Interested in sponsoring us? Contact Producer Kyle at: [email protected]

Eric Raines is a prominent name in Texas Country music, not only for being one of our favorite radio DJ's, but also an incredible drummer! In this episode we discuss emotional support animals, hearing your own voice, cursing on live radio, Eric’s journey in music, Playing drums for Charlie Daniels, being fashionable, tough interviews, giving everyone a chance, having a heart attack, and so much more!

Keep up with Eric by following him on IG at https://www.instagram.com/ericraines12 or listen to him on 95.9 Texas Country!

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Deep Ellum Brewing, 8750 Festival and CH Lonestar Promo!

Interested in sponsoring us? Contact Producer Kyle at: [email protected]

Isaac is one of my favorite hangs AND singers in the Texas scene and it was great catching up with him on the podcast! We discuss minimalism, playing Gruene Hall, being choosey, the early days and no regrets, getting to New Braunfels early, working with the Yellow Dog team, crowdfunding, vinyl records (shout out Hand Drawn!) and his brand new album “The Brush Country Tapes”. Enjoy!

Find Isaac's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.isaacjacobband.com/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Deep Ellum Brewing, 8750 Festival and CH Lonestar Promo!

Interested in sponsoring us? Contact Producer Kyle at: [email protected]

Mattson Rainer is a true visionary and cultivator of talent. He's built one of the most recognizable American radio brands in the nation with KNBT in New Braunfels, TX and he's been a champion of me and my musical friends over the years! In this episode we talk about the evolution of New Braunfels, getting into radio, radio voices, meeting the legends, The Willie Door, Roots & Branches history, how to work an interview and soooo many legendary stories!

Listen to KNBT from anywhere in the world at https://www.radionb.com/knbt or on the app!

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My friend and new neighbor Graycie York joins us on the porch for this episode of the pod! Graycie is an incredible singer, songwriter and performer and now is a full time member of Cross Canadian Ragweed! We get into being star-struck, acid reflux, living alone, joining forces with Cody Canada, forming bonds with women, singing faces, handling insults, building the right team, songwriting accountability, dating felons, supportive parents, skipping college and Graycie's next era!

Find Graycie's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.graycieyork.com/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Deep Ellum Brewing, 8750 Festival and CH Lonestar Promo!

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Andrea Magee is an Austin, TX transplant that quickly made her mark on the Austin music scene and is cementing herself as an must-see act in the live music capitol of the world. With a unique style and presence, Andrea has a live performance you simply can't afford to miss. In this episode, we get into many things like the drum that she plays (the Boron), the inner clock, men who can dance, She Rises Festival, being conscious of the lyrical content in songs, writing personal songs, how she ended up in the States, learning how to protect yourself, and her all female supergroup, PAACK.

Find Andrea's music, tour dates and merch at https://andreamageemusic.com/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Deep Ellum Brewing, 8750 Festival and CH Lonestar Promo!

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Michael Moad is one of the most loved figures in the Texas music scene as well as the bass player for William Beckmann. We talk about many things in this episode like artist management, surviving the early days, road doggin’ stories, artists supporting artists and loving the business more than it loves you. Enjoy!

To stay up to date with Michael, follow him on Instagram at @michaelmoad

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Brian is not only one of the nicest humans on planet earth, but also a hit songwriter in Texas, a startup co-founder and a father extraordinaire! We talk about doing music for fun, being Bri’s favorite songwriter, publishing deals, douchey (but important) powerpoints, creating a startup that puts money in artists pocket, financial splits in the music industry, where songs come from and so much more!

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