The Boston Chris Podcast

Welcome to Episode 40 featuring 2 founding members from the 5 time #1 Texas Band Kin Faux sponsored by our friends at The Speakeasy CoffeehouseWe chatted with Rico Gonzalez & Jakey Black about their first musical experiences and influences, how Rico found himself in Michigan after growing up in central, TX, how they met and found a shared passion in music, the risk of relocating to Texas, the staples of their band such as fiddle and vocal harmonies, finding great songs and teaming up with legendary songwriters to shape their sound, evolving into writing their own music, how their music has evolved over time and MUCH more!Follow Kin Faux and all their endeavors at https://www.kinfaux.comCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:23: Theme Song01:00: Intro04:19: Telling the story behind the #1 hit “My Kind of Weathered”06:43: Rico & Jakey perform an acoustic version of “My Kind of Weathered”11:06: What are they drinking?13:48: How did Rico & Jakey meet?15:44: First Musical Experiences19:45: Their combined backgrounds combining into their current sound23:08: Experimenting on their audience and the risk in doing so.26:39: Red Dirt Music in Michigan?31:00: Relocating to Texas & adjusting with the Pandemic & Economy40:25: Featuring Fiddle & Vocal Harmonies46:53: Vocals as an Instrument49:23: Finding Songs by great writers54:44: Finding their own creative outlet and songwriting chops59:06: Does being bilingual help them as a band?1:03:15: Do the Awards & Accolades give them a validation point?1:05:33: Since relocating to Texas how has their sound evolved?1:10:41: Rico & Jakey introduce a brand new song called “Next Heart You Break”1:14:44: Rico & Jakey perform “Next Heart You Break”1:18:04: Kin Faux name origin and branding opportunities.1:19:10: Mt Rushmore of Country Bands1:20:36: What the Heck?!1:26:05: Who do they think they are?!Support Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 39 featuring part 2 with Hall of Fame songwriter, composer, film score writer Steve Dorff originally from New York, NY sponsored by our friends at The Speakeasy CoffeehouseWe chatted with Steve about his making the move to Los Angeles, the incredible story of how his entire life was changed on the LAST door he knocked on in LA before heading home, his relationship with Snuff Garrett, we talk about Roy Rogers, Merv Griffin, Barbra Streisand, Whisperin' Bill Anderson and MUCH more!Get all your Steve Dorff information from tour dates, music and other projects he may have going on at https://www.stevedorff.comCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:21: Theme Song00:58: Intro04:05: Congrats to Steve on Getting Married!04:43: Going to California & Making Your Own Luck09:57: The Snuff Garrett Experience15:41: The Music Evolution from New York to Atlanta to LA17:36: Meeting and Working with Heroes in Los Angeles “Hollywood Shock”20:13: The instrumentation of scoring & composing “I’m a pretengineer”24:39: Using music to enhance what you see on film25:18: Steve’s love of Musical Theater & projects he’s working on27:42: The Challenges he faces writing Musicals versus Film Scores29:14: The advantages of NOT living in Nashville and now living there.31:46: Maintaining the Passion for Music34:24: Steve talks about his family35:15: Movies he wishes he would have wrote the music for37:26: Unexpected Successes in relationships and song40:15: Barbra Streisand42:53: Bill Anderson’s”Forevermore” album44:56: The great lyricists Steve has worked with and what he learned from them!46:17: What is Steve Currently working on?Support Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Thanks for checking out this AWESOME episode with my buddy Donice Morace originally from Vidor, TX sponsored by our friends at The Speakeasy CoffeehouseWe chatted with Donice about growing up in Southeast Texas, the effect that the Beaumont music scene had on him, his songwriting, his high energy shows, the effect of 5 years in Atlanta, GA, the lessons he learned from his folks, his influences, what neo-Traditional country means to him and MUCH more!This episode includes LIVE MUSIC!Follow Donice and all his endeavors at https://donicemorace.com/Sponsored by The Speakeasy Coffeehouse in beautiful downtown Quitman, TX!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:09: Theme Song00:46: Intro03:43: Donice tells the story behind “Through the Jukebox”05:40: Donice plays “Through the Jukebox”09:22: What is Donice drinking?10:18: Growing Up in Southeast Texas11:29: First guitar at 6 years old/musical influences13:23: Some lessons he learned from mom & dad14:17: How do his influences shape his sound?15:22: The effect of 90’s Country on Donice19:03: Moving to Atlanta, GA & his 5 day a week residency20:09: Learning from big acts he opened for22:31: The beginning of his songwriting24:25: How his live performances got him to be a better artist26:29: Returning to Texas & Releasing Music30:12: Palmyra Studios Ad31:17: What is Neo-Traditional Country Music33:56: How does Neo-Traditional resonant in Texas?35:47: Donice’s Songwriting Experiences43:29: Donice’s Experiences in the Studio47:01: Donice talks about his new single “Working On Me”49:54: Donice performs “Working On Me”53:02: Who is Donice Morace?Support Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Join the Newsletter [email protected]► Twitter https://x.com/THEBostonChris► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchrisshow/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Thanks for checking out this AWESOME episode with my friends Tommy & JL from Tommy Simpson and The Loaded Dice from Nacogdoches, TX sponsored by our friends at The Speakeasy CoffeehouseWe chatted with Tommy & JL about their beginnings in music, how they met, how music has repeatedly put the right people in Tommy's path, his surprising influences and inspirations, his band, his unusual process for writing songs and MUCH more!Follow Tommy and all his endeavors at https://www.facebook.com/TommySimpsonandTheLoadedDice/Sponsored by The Speakeasy Coffeehouse in beautiful downtown Quitman, TX!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:18: Theme Song00:55: Intro03:47: Tommy tells the story behind “Pride Before the Fall”05:17: Tommy & JL Play “Pride Before the Fall”09:27: What are they drinking?11:37: Where did Tommy & JL grow up and how did they meet?18:12: Tommy’s first musical experiences20:22: The meeting of words & music at college & JL’s role in Tommy’s music25:08: The struggle for original artists in Northeast Texas28:44: Leaving the city to find human connection31:48: JL’s progression to other instruments & Musical history37:37: When did music become serious for Tommy?43:21: How did his late start affect his music?44:32: Pappy Middleton Commercial45:36: Tommy’s songwriting process50:34: Writing from other people’s perspective and how that has helped him?58:23: Tommy tells the story behind the song “Hippie Hiatus”1:04:48: Tommy & JL Play “Hippie Hiatus”1:08:05: What is ‘The Ascension’1:10:51: Is there an album on the horizon?1:12:48: Who is Tommy Simpson?Support Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

I am super excited to announce an upcoming episode with my new friend Paul 'Pappy' Middleton originally from Oak Cliff, TXWe chatted with Pappy about his beautiful studio in Palmer, TX, the effect he has in inspiring other musicians, the magic of music, the human element of studio work, his mentor Buford Jones, Growing up in Oak Cliff, TX, his cherished J45 guitar, how music brought joy to his family, how an injury shaped his life, the art of mixing live music in front of tens of thousands of people, Bonnie Raitt, Kenny G, Julio Iglesias and MUCH more!Follow Pappy and all his endeavors at https://www.palmyrastudios.comSponsored by The Speakeasy Coffeehouse in beautiful downtown Quitman, TX!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:31: Theme Song01:08: Intro02:50: Paul talks about his cancer diagnosis06:37: Paul’s favorite drink07:47: Story about Ken Mandel the film maker on how Palmyra Studios started08:54: The effect he has had on other musicians and artists including India Ramey10:10: The Magic in music, the Human Element & Erykah Badu12:50: His mentor Buford Jones13:49: Growing up in Oak Cliff, TX and being exposed to music19:15: His J45 Guitar20:29: Music brought joy to his family22:04: The influence of colored artists23:18: His band The Red Eyes and’ why he became a producer/engineer as well as a musician!35:42: He was an athlete in high school, First foray into songwriting43:35: The loss of his mom and how an injury shaped his life51:58: Getting the opportunity to work for Buford Jones & how music got him included!57:53: The art of mixing live shows on tour!1:02:30: How he met his wife (Do you play bridge?)1:09:53: What does he owe his opportunities to?1:11:52: How does Paul feel about Kenny G?1:19:59: Meeting & Working For Bonnie Raitt & Working for Julio Iglesias1:39:04: Finding Julio’s ‘Galaxy’ & other stories from his time with Julio Iglesias2:01:16: What does he hope his legacy is?Support Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

I am super excited to announce an upcoming episode with my new friend Ray Weaver originally from Pasadena, MDWe chatted with Ray about growing up on a farm in Maryland, getting a late start musically, baseball, lessons he learned from his dad, moving to Nashville, his songwriting process, writing socially conscience songs, reflections & regrets, politics, how he managed to get to Denmark & so much more! He also tells the amazing stories behind 2 of his songs "The Blood Is Never On Their Hands" and "Confession" and performs live acoustic versions of these songs!Follow Ray and all his endeavors at https://weaverwrites.comSponsored by The Speakeasy Coffeehouse in beautiful downtown Quitman, TX!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:21: Theme Song00:57: Intro04:58: Ray talks about his current single “The Blood Is Never on Their Hands”12:49: Ray performs “The Blood Is Never On Their Hands”16:57: Ray’s favorite drink20:39: Growing up on a farm in Maryland21:58: Getting a late start with music & Early Influences24:52: The musical side of his family27:05: Ray Weaver & Baseball29:52: Focusing more on singing than musicianship37:02: Lessons Passed Down from his dad to his son50:30: Going to Nashville to pursue songwriting1:05:50: Songwriting Process1:16:15: Reflection and Regrets1:21:04: Doing things on his terms1:27:41: Ray tells the story behind his song “Confession”1:29:27: Ray plays his incredible song “Confession”1:32:06: How did Ray get to Denmark?1:38:07: Has being so far away helped his viewpoint & Politics1:41:15: The political shift to the right1:56:56: Ray’s next music project2:01:20: Mt. Rushmore of Songwriting2:06:11: Content Creation & Passion2:08:27: Socially Conscience Songs2:10:44: Looking at how the world is2:18:11: Follow Ray Weaver!Support Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

I am super excited to announce this episode with my new friend Marla Cannon-Goodman originally from Kingston Springs, TNWe chatted with Marla about growing up amongst Country Music royalty in and around her house, her rebelling from Country Music, her talented family, her songwriting process, the difference in a poet and a lyricist & so much more! She also tells the amazing stories behind 2 of her number 1 hits "The Fool" and "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo" we share live acoustic performances of these songs courtesy of @interstatemusic  Follow Marla and all her endeavors at https://www.spiritmusicgroup.com/.../marla-cannon-goodman/Sponsored by The Speakeasy Coffeehouse in beautiful downtown Quitman, TX!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:11: Theme Song00:48: Intro02:55: Marla tells the story behind her huge Lee Ann Womack hit “The Fool”07:50: Marla performs “The Fool” courtesy of Interstate Music13:15: Marla’s favorite drinks14:23: Growing up in Tennessee around Music Royalty16:49: Rebelling Against Country Music18:18: The biggest lesson she learned from her mom and her dad21:05: Finally relenting to the music23:17: Turning poetry into lyrics27:10: Mixing other genres into her country writing31:06: Her Songwriting influences32:52: The pros and cons of a talented family34:23: Confidence in songwriting36:05: Writing songs with less of a musical base instrumentally37:48: Strategizing with the right co-writers48:29: The Trifecta (Merle, Willie, George)52:42: Balancing family & music54:54: Favorite places to play live57:38: In the Studio1:00:28: The story behind “Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo”1:05:16: Marla performs “Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo” courtesy of Interstate Music1:08:04: Songs by Multiple Artists1:12:40: The Beathards1:14:57: 3 generations of songwriting1:17:13: Marla’s Mt. Rushmore of Country Songwriters1:19:46: The family name ‘opening doors’Support Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Bubba Keith and Mike Sauce from Arlington & Glen Rose, TX respectively are our guests this week!We chatted with Bubba Keith & Mike Sauce about growing up in Denton for Bubba and being a military kid for Mike, their early influences, all of the amazing bands they have played for, their songwriting process, their brand new album "The Winds of Time" & so much more! They also tell some amazing stories and we share two live acoustic performances!Follow Bubba With Sauce and all their endeavors at https://bubbawithsauce.comSponsored by The Speakeasy Coffeehouse in beautiful downtown Quitman, TX!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:10: Theme Song00:46: “Winds of Time” Music Video04:44: Intro07:14: Their favorite drinks07:50: Bubba & Mike tell the story of their song “I Tried”11:13: Bubba With Sauce perform “I Tried”14:35: Growing Up in Denton (Bubba) and as an Air Force brat (Mike)18:27: Early Influences/Lessons From Mom & Dad28:00: Mike on being a military kid and how that effected his social activity30:06: When did they go from hobby to career with music.51:05: DFW Music Scene/Bubba & Mike Joining Forces56:12: Bubba’s decision to step away from music for awhile1:01:31: The role of parallel experiences in their writing1:03:56: Finding Passion in each other/New Record1:08:43: The band Point Blank1:17:38: Bubba tells the story behind Point Blank’s top 40 hit “Nicole”1:19:34: Bubba With Sauce perform an acoustic version of “Nicole”1:23:11: Mike’s a Race Car Driver1:28:56: Playing Music in your 70s & ReinventionSupport Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Texas Tornado inductee and amazing human, Craig E Wallace originally from Garland, TX is our guest this week!We chatted with Craig about his growing up in a tough household, being a part of the South Dallas music scene, being inducted as a Texas Tornado by Buddy Magazine, the effect Duane Allman had on him, his wife Andrea, moving to East Texas, not looking at the audience, his brand new album "Water Bears No Scars" & so much more! Craig also tells some amazing stories and we share two live acoustic performances!Follow Craig and all his endeavors at craigwallacemusic.com/Sponsored by The Speakeasy Coffeehouse in beautiful downtown Quitman, TX and our partners at The Big Sandy Music Hall in Big Sandy, TX!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:17: Theme Song00:53: Intro03:39: Craig tells the story of his song “John Wayne’s In Love”07:05: Craig performs “John Wayne’s In Love”12:32: Craig’s favorite drink15:31: Growing Up in a tough household21:13: Music filled his ‘hole of pain’22:08: The reason he started music23:45: Finding Music in the Darkness25:42: Entering the South Dallas Music Scene35:07: Quick Notoriety/Playing With Alex Moore38:18: Transitioning to Session Work/Duane Allman40:41: Getting a Real Job43:21: The Allman Brothers & a Stolen Song49:46: Meeting His Father at 27, DNA test at 5556:04: Forgiveness & Compassion59:19: His Wife Andrea1:06:09: Moving to East Texas1:11:58: Bugs Henderson & Unkle Dallas1:17:47: Ray Wylie Hubbard & Name Dropping1:21:01: Not looking at the audience when playing1:24:24: Craig tells the story behind his song “Just Like Me & You”1:28:10: Craigs performs “Just Like Me & You”1:30:29: His brand new album “Water Bears No Scars”1:38:56: Fan Question from Tracy KillebrewSupport Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Legendary, Hall of Fame songwriter Tony Arata originally from Tybee Island, GA is our guest this week!We chatted with Tony about his huge hit "The Dance", his growing up in Georgia, His biggest believer his wife Jaymi, his songwriting process, moving to Nashville, reflecting on his amazing career. Tony also tells some amazing stories and we share two live acoustic performances of his hits "The Dance" & "Here I Am"Follow Tony and all his endeavors at https://www.tonyarata.comSponsored by The Speakeasy Coffeehouse in beautiful downtown Quitman, TX and our partners at The Big Sandy Music Hall in Big Sandy, TX!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:26: Theme Song00:41: Intro04:56: Tony tells the story behind the Patty Loveless cut “Here I Am”09:49: Tony performs “Here I Am” courtesy of Jim Parker12:40: Tony’s favorite drink13:52: Growing up in Tybee Island, GA16:45: My Heroes have always been lyricists18:38: Going to school for journalism19:32: Songwriting becomes more than a hobby20:34: The anonymity of songwriting22:33: Tony Arata, the artist26:04: Tony’s biggest fan, his wife Jaymi29:18: His initial Nashville ‘Plan’33:36: Being a solo songwriter38:46: The songwriting process44:04: “Chasing the Radio”48:04: The Ultimate Compliments for a Songwriter57:14: Remembering Friends who have passed on1:02:37: Reflecting on the evolution of his writing1:09:05: Bernie Nelson, The Fiasco 4 & The Story behind “The Dance”1:18:52: Tony performs “The Dance” courtesy of Jim Parker1:26:21: His Best Advice for Songwriters1:29:01: Tony’s Mt. Rushmore of Lyricists1:31:14: What’s NextSupport Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0