What do you get when you combine a group of commercial music instructors, jazz fusion, and stellar songwriting?  That equals Cider Wave.  Warm tones, inviting vocals, deep lyrical content.... the music speaks for itself.  Great interview with incredible musicianship.  Thanks to Brent and Emily Wheeler for making this happen.  

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In this episode, Jason sits down with Tristan Graves in his 'back shack'.  Tristan is an up-and-coming artist from West Texas whose influences include Elvis and Frank Sinatra.  Tristans modern country sound has enabled him to bust into the music scene with success!  Be on the lookout for his new release, The Executive Inn.

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Here is part 2 of South Plains College!!

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Season 3 is starting with a bang!  If you are from West Texas, chances are you have heard about South Plains College and their top-notch Commercial Music Program.  Jason sits down with several proffessors and students and gets the inside scoop on SPC's Fest Week!  If you like this episode stay tuned for part 2 from SPC!  Thanks again to Brent Wheeler and Jerry Serrano for making this happen.

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This week Rhythm and Roots sat down with Cary C Banks, Steve Williams, and Hannah Jackson.  All three are lifetime musicians, performers, and educators!!!  Lots of talent packed into this local trio that struts their stuff with their original songs and polished sound.  Super fun interview with three top notch Lubbock artists.  

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This week on Rhythm and Roots, Jason sits down with Joy Harris.  Joy is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, vocalist, performer...the list goes on!  Joy is a Lubbock native who got her musical start in the church.  We take a deep dive into Joy's journey as a West Texas based artist!  

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This week we sit down with Corbin and Chloe Burgett.  They are the founding members of the band, Texwestus.  From their childhoods growing up singing in church, to the love story of them finding each other at South Plains College and forming their incredible sound...Corbin and Chloe give us the full story on this episode.  These guys are not only incredible musicians but they are also fine human beings.  So grateful to get to know these two and their music is hotter than the 4th of July!!

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Did you know that Texas has a State Music Office??  Well now you do!!  The team was down in Austin during SXSW and we stopped in at the Capitol and caught up with Brendon Anthony, director of the State Music Office.  Great episode shedding light on who the music office is, who they serve, what they can do to hep artist and venues and how they work to improve the commercial music industry in Texas.  

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The crew traveled to Austin during SXSW and we were able to sit down with the man, the myth, the legend, Dickie Lee Erwin.  By far one the most enjoyable interviews to shoot.  Learn about Dickies life as a musician and his upcoming European Summer Tour.

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We heard Steve Garry was coming through Lubbock so we reached out and were lucky enough to get him to fit us in his crazy touring schedule.  Steve,  a Lubbock native, has traveled all over the country writing and playing his unique style of Texas bred music.  We chat about songwriting, the importance of never throwing anything away, and get to hear Steve play several of his newest released original songs.  Don't miss this gem!

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