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John Dickson has been fostering the Texas music scene for over five decades and is the brains behind one of the best Country music festivals in the United States. John joins me today to talk about the 40th Anniversary of MusicFest which is held annually in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

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Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, 8750 Festival, The Music Fest at Steamboat, CH Lonestar Promo & Release Rocket Media!

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Quite possibly the MOST talented guest we've had on the show so far, Kristi Grider is a good friend of mine from the New Braunfels, Texas area and we dig into topics like playing and teaching piano, being a substitute player, singing harmony, high profile gigs, The Finishing School, therapizing your friends and the benefits of walking. Enjoy!

Find Kristi's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.instagram.com/kristigrider

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, 8750 Festival, The Music Fest at Steamboat, CH Lonestar Promo & Release Rocket Media!

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

Today's pod guests are one of the coolest AND cutest bands in Austin, TX! We get to talk with Kelly, Jace, Kody and Violet of Madam Radar about Palindromes, The Goose on Lime Creek, band names, family bands, The Finishing School, female musicians, genre lines and their new album “Motel”. Enjoy!

Find Madam Radar's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.madamradar.com/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing, 8750 Festival, The Music Fest at Steamboat, CH Lonestar Promo & Release Rocket Media!

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

I recently discovered Boone when my boyfriend judged a songwriting competition that Boone won, and then I realized he is literally GREAT at everything. Our friends at The Goose on Lime Creek linked us back up to have this conversation. We talked about teleprompters, goth country, cover songs, music for film and acting among many things. Enjoy!

Find Boone's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.instagram.com/boone_songs/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing, 8750 Festival, The Music Fest at Steamboat, CH Lonestar Promo & Release Rocket Media!

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

Today, I interview a legend! Gary P Nunn joins the pod to talk about the Texas Country Music Cruise, writing a book, friendship with Willie Nelson, drummers and Texas Music Heritage.

Find Gary P's music, tour dates and merch at https://garypnunn.com/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing, 8750 Festival, CH Lonestar Promo & Release Rocket Media!

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

Today we make a new friend! ISMAY is an outstanding human and artist based in California who happens to have a podcast of her own on The Bluegrass Situation podcast network! We went wayyy over on time so you're welcome and I hope you enjoy learning about ISMAY as much as I did!

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

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing, 8750 Festival & CH Lonestar Promo!

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

Today's guest is one of my bestest friends in the whole world, Mr Wear My Ring himself, the one and only... BART CROW! We talk about everything from sales tax and pranks to parenthood and career trajectories. Enjoy!

Find Bart's music, tour dates and merch at https://bartcrowmusic.com/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing, 8750 Festival & CH Lonestar Promo!

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

Two of my favorite brothers in the Texas music, Garrett and Stewart Mann make up The Statesboro Revue and they joined me on the couches for this weeks episode. We talk about using AI for tasks, back hair, battling siblings and their brand new Self-Titled album!

Find Stateboro Revue's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.statesbororevue.com/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing, 8750 Festival & CH Lonestar Promo!

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

My fairly new and HILARIOUS friend, Steve Trevino, kindly welcomed us into his home podcast studio to film this episode. We talk about sleeping with your road manager, comedy and music parallels, representing Mexican-American culture, The Comedy Store, and mentors.

Find Steve's tour dates and merch at https://stevetrevino.com/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing & CH Lonestar Promo!

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

KC Johns is an incredible singer-songwriting artist based in Nashville, Tennesee and we had an incredible conversation live from the mountain at Steamboat MusicFest 2025! In this episode we get into Old Fashioned’s, cruise ship jobs, Nashville, singing in the mountains and touring overseas.

Find KC's music, tour dates and merch at https://kcjohns.rocks/

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing & CH Lonestar Promo!

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