The Boston Chris Podcast

Welcome to Episode 20 featuring singer/songwriter India Ramey originally from Rome, GAIn this episode we share 2 LIVE performances from India and we talk about her first musical memories & influences, her upbringing in an abusive household, the role that had in her getting into the Law field, the role the legendary Pappy Middleton had in getting her into music full time, learning the business as an indie artist, her freedom in songwriting, the brand new record "Baptized by the Blaze", her tour and so much more!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso00:43: Intro04:22: What are India’s favorite drinks?06:21: India Performs “Piece of My Mind”11:13: India’s first musical memories13:13: India’s story as a domestic violence survivor13:42: Who were her musical influences?15:00: Choosing Law as a career20:52: What role did Pappy Middleton have in switching to music?24:49: India tries to describe her own music.26:10: Does being unique give her booking struggles?27:31: Learning the music business as an Indie Artist30:41: India talks about her creative freedom in songwriting35:11: Talking about her single ‘The Mountain’42:11: The story behind the new album “Baptized by the Blaze”45:48: India is the victor in her writing47:33: The producer of ‘Baptized by the Blaze’51:44: India Tells the Story Behind ‘Silverado’53:35: Indian performs ‘Silverado’55:39: Where is India touring this year?57:19: How was she able to ultimately forgive her dad?1:02:40: Who does she think she is?!1:03:20: The future for India RameySupport my friend India and everything she has going on at https://www.indiaramey.comIndia Ramey blazes a trail through cinematic spaghetti western landscapes to wood floored Honkytonks and the Appalachian foothills. India’s musical journey was not typical. “Having grown up poor, there was a lot of pressure for me to ‘go to college and make money’ so I convinced myself that music was a hobby”. Ramey, a domestic violence survivor graduated college, got a law degree and became a domestic violence prosecutor. “I thought if I was helping people like my Mom, I would like being a lawyer more”. Despite her love of helping people, Ramey’s love for music won in the end. She gave up her law career to become a full time musician and songwriter and has never looked back. Featured as one of the “Must See Acts at SXSW, a Nashville’s Lighting 100 artist of the week, a three-time Americanafest showcasing artist, and one of NPR’s “10 Nashville Artists on the Rise”, India has only continued to rise among the ranks of as one of Country and Americana’s brightest up and coming, emerging artists. Her second national release , Shallow Graves debuted at number six on the Euro Americana Charts and landed a song as Rolling Stone’s pick of the week. Her new album, Baptized By The Blaze is out August 23, 2024 and is already the number one added album to Amiericana Radio. Billboard says of her performance in her Nashville residency performance, “The rollicking set recalls everyone from Tammy Wynette to Wanda Jackson.” Nashville’s Americana radio station, WMOT says India is the perfect mixture of Loretta Lynn and Neko Case, Rolling Stone describes her as “Part Black Sabbath, part honky-tonk” and the BBC’s Ralph McClean says “India is a singer of the truth, she knows the value of a well-told tale sung with passion and honesty. She is a bright light in the darkness. Long may she shine.” 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/etxrocks

Welcome to Episode 19 featuring singer/songwriter Megan Barker originally from Nashville, TNIn this episode we share 2 LIVE performances from Megan and we talk about the role both of her parents had in her love for music, her childhood growing up with 2 parents in the music industry, her influences, living in Las Vegas, her return to Nashville, her incredible work ethic, her songwriting process, mental health, her sense of humor and personality, her love for Christmas, her tour of Texas and so much more!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso00:43: Intro03:05: Megan Performs “Once Upon a Miller Lite”07:24: What are Megan’s favorite drinks?08:49: The role of Megan’s parents on her music and writing.11:02: Realizing her childhood’s ‘normal’ was not usual.13:42: Who were her musical influences?14:48: Was there self imposed pressure for being a 2nd generation artist?15:58: How did she end up in Vegas?19:21: Megan’s return to Nashville!21:33: Megan’s work ethic.24:21: Megan’s songwriting process & mental health 33:54: Solo writing versus co-writing.37:14: Channeling the past, present & future of Country Music.40:36: Megan’s sense of humor.45:25: Megan is the ‘Queen of Christmas’48:06: Megan’s tour of Texas.50:15: The incredible story behind the new single ‘Cowboy’s Church’1:01:13: Megan Performs ‘Cowboy’s Church’1:05:48: What’s next on the horizon for Megan?1:06:27: Who does she think he is?!Support my friend Megan and everything she has going on at https://www.meganbarker.comMegan Barker came into this world with songwriting in her blood. Born in Nashville, Megan’s father wrote songs for legends like Ronnie Milsap, Barbara Mandrell, Hank Williams Jr, and more. By the age of 16, Megan was living in Las Vegas and performing live music professionally on the world famous Las Vegas Strip, and opening concerts for stars. In February 2017, Megan planted her roots back in her hometown of Nashville. In 2018, Megan released the highly anticipated EP, "Leather Souls" produced by Brad Hill. The project included fan favorites, “Tequila Told Me To,” “I Cuss When I Pray,” and “When My Boots Were New.” These special songs received high praise and rave reviews. 2019 was a year of milestones and came with endorsements from McPherson Guitars, Shure Microphones, & Dan Post cowboy boots. Megan played what she calls some of her “favorite shows ever” in the UK, Scotland, and Ireland. She also debuted at the Bluebird Cafe to a sold-out crowd and was featured on the “Spotlight Stage” at CMA Fest.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

Welcome to Episode 18 featuring singer/songwriter Clint Alford originally from Rusk, TXIn this episode we share 2 LIVE performances from Clint and we talk about his early musical influences, starting off songwriting at age 19, balancing family life with being a full time artist, how he has found success in booking and re-booking shows, any regrets he may have, his strategy of streaming some shows online, his sobriety, using equipment for his live shows, his favorite artist he has worked with, his struggles with his health and so much more!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso00:43: Intro04:01: Clint Alford - King of Rose City08:42: What are Clint’s favorite drinks?10:27: Clint’s early musical influences12:26: Starting off as a 19 year old songwriter16:30: Balancing Being a full time musician with family21:53: How he has found success booking and rebooking solo gigs27:56: Does he have regrets about becoming full time?28:58: The strategy of streaming his concerts online33:19: Becoming Someone Different on Stage, Alcohol vs Sobriety38:14: How does his music resonate differently now?41:28: Using equipment as tools to enhance his solo work44:40: His favorite artist he’s worked with or for!49:32: His Health Struggles1:04:53: The story behind Boston's favorite song “Our Time”1:10:08: Clint Alford - Our Time1:13:21: Who does he think he is?!Support my friend Clint and everything he has going on at https://clintalford12.wixsite.com/websiteBased in the small town of Rusk, Tx, Clint Alford began songwriting at the young age of 19. Over the course of the the next few years he worked on perfecting his songwriter ability and was in constant search for his own distinct and unique sound. Following years of experience playing on numerous stages, he has also as lent his musical talents to many different recordings. He has had several different studio projects of many different styles of music, and has been making a name for himself in the Texas music scene since the early 2000's . The once front man of the Tyler, Tx based alternative- rock band, The Papers, Alford struck out in 2010 to form a acoustic driven group known as The Kid Icarus Project. The band played every party, bar, and restaurant around the east Texas area and even had several appearances at the famed South by Southwest festival in Austin, Tx. The band went on to win best Americana Band at the 2017 East Texas Music Awards. June of 2018 Alford again went searching for different avenues to bring his music to the public. He started playing solo acoustic shows that leaned more into a soul/singer-songwriter style that seemed to fit his vocals perfectly. That same year he put out his 1st solo acoustic live record called Live Off Chilton. Following the success of that record he has released several other EPs and singles that are currently available on all streaming platforms. He is currently playing all over the state of Texas and surrounding states.

#podcast #fullepisode #interview #paulinereese #texascountry Welcome to Episode 17 featuring The Queen of Texas Country Music, Pauline Reese originally from Pittsburg, TXIn this episode we got to talk to Pauline about growing up in East Texas, moving to Austin and the role Austin had on her career, her first experiences in a band, being one of the only Indie females on the scene when she started, growing up in a large family, Willie Nelson stories, the effect Freddy Powers had on her, her songwriting process, her 7th album 'Lucky Number 7", her divorce, her brush with death, how Michael Martin Murphey pulled her out of the dark and so much more!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso00:42: Intro03:13: What is Pauline Drinking?05:36: Growing Up in East Texas09:12: What role did Austin have on her music?14:46: Her First Experience in a Band23:32: Being one of the only independent touring females in Texas27:13: Growing up in a large family31:17: The role of Freddy Powers in Pauline’s life & stories with Willie Nelson40:28: Her songwriting process42:21: Her role as a trailblazing female artist in Texas45:31: Talking about musical genres49:12: Independence & marketability butting heads56:20: The Next Album Lucky Number 7 & Her Divorce1:02:13: Pauline opens up about her brush with death1:12:53: Michael Martin Murphey’s role in pulling her from the dark1:15:19: More about ‘Lucky Number 7’1:19:54: Pauline’s personal favorite song that she recorded1:20:54: Who does she think she 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

#podcast #interview #bigbakamrrain Welcome to Episode 16 featuring Dallas & East Texas hip and rap artist, Big B. AKA Mr. Rain originally from Pittsburg, TXIn this episode we got to talk to B about where music began for him, growing up in rural East Texas and finding success in a genre other than country, competition between artists within rap & hip hop, his songwriting process, his rhyming schemes, the importance of avoiding lazy content, the benefits of Ghost Writing, the importance of subject matter in hip hop, releasing music under different pseudonyms, the role that loss & tragedy has had in his life and so much more!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso00:43: Intro03:23: What are Big B’s favorite drinks?05:20: Where music began for him08:19: East Texas & Coming up in something other than country music12:12: Is competition a problem among artists?14:19: His songwriting process23:07: Coming up with rhyming schemes24:25: The importance of avoiding lazy content27:51: The benefits of ghost writing32:12: Subject Matter in hip hop37:08: Releasing music under different names43:25: The role loss & tragedy played in his life.51:20: Big B’s Mt. Rushmore of Hip Hop52:55: Who would he work with if he could work with ANYONE59:49: Who does he think she 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

#podcast #interview #rossgipson Welcome to Episode 15 featuring Tik Influencer and star, Ross Gipson from Carthage, MOIn this episode we got to talk to Ross about his being a cancer survivor, his songwriting style, his elven story and folk songs, his art, his comedy, his strategy involving Tik Tok and so much more!Courtesy of https://www.reverbnation.com/rossgipsonI wrote my first song when I was eighteen years old. I had been listening to Robert Johnson a lot, and decided to write a blues song. It was called "Society's Blues," and thinking back on it I can safely say it was awful. It didn't matter though. At the time it was good, and it was enough to get me interested in songwriting. Soon after I heard that song I started listening to Bob Dylan and my songwriting really started to grow after that.The years that have followed have seen me grow as an artist. I have discovered new music - Leonard Cohen, Ben Folds, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Dan Bern, Bonnie Prince Billy, The Mountain Goats, to name a few - and I've had a lot of people encouraging me along the way, and I've had a lot of great musicians who I've worked with and played with who have helped to cultivate me as an artist. I continue to grow even now and push myself to be as good as I can be at this.Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso00:36: Intro02:58: Passing Imagery by Ross Gipson07:18: What is Ross Drinking?08:09: Ross’ Upbringing & First Musical Memories/Influences11:43: What instruments does he play?13:00: The strategy of his social media content16:34: His music before taking off on Tik Tok19:12: Making Content Creation look easy21:51: Surviving Leukemia24:30: Not sweating the small stuff28:57: His effective use of the Tik Tok Duet feature34:31: Describing his own music35:10: What are Elven Folk Songs?39:46: His process for writing songs46:59: How would his path had been different before the internet?48:53: Why is Tik Tok so good for him?51:26: Who does he think she 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

Welcome to Episode 14 featuring White Lion & Freak of Nature star, Mike Tramp originally from Vesterbro, Copenhagen, DenmarkIn this episode, Boston and Mike talk about how he got his start in music, his influences and folk vibes within his sound, how his subject matter differed from his contemporaries, the struggle between marketability and creative identity, the timelessness of his hit song 'When the Children Cry', how Mike came to be in the United States, the story behind his Danish language albums, the role of piano in his music, the transition in his sound from White Lion to Freak of Nature, his passion for full band versus solo work, the strategy behind his 'Songs of White Lion' albums, his upcoming tour and MUCH more ONLY on The Boston Chris Show!Support my friend Mike and everything he has going on at https://miketrampofficial.comGrab a copy of 'Songs of White Lion Volume II' here: https://miketrampofficial.com/songs-of-white-lion-vol-iiCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso00:45: Intro04:08: What are Mike’s favorite drinks?05:01: How did he start in music?08:31: The Folks Vibes within his solo music10:52: Did subject matter separate White Lion from their contemporaries?12:36: The struggle between marketability and creative identity13:22: The timelessness of ‘When the Children Cry’18:07: How Mike came to be in the US23:21: The story behind his Danish language albums26:49: The role of the piano in his music29:45: The transition from White Lion to Freak of Nature31:45: Where is Mike’s passion musically in regards to solo vs. band36:44: The Double Edge sword of Success39:12: The Strategy behind Songs of White Lions Volume II44:17: His continued passion for his music46:54: The Upcoming Tour47:52: What’s Next For Mike Tramp?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

Welcome to Episode 13 featuring former Miss Alabama, Tiara Pennington from Helena, ALIn this episode, Boston and Tiara talk about her early years and how they shaped her, her being a trailblazer for women of color, the importance of inclusion in pageantry and what ways it has gotten better, the pandemic and her unprecedented 2 year reign as Miss Alabama, the pressure of performing at Miss America, her reaction to body shaming, her advice to young girls, her education, her charitable service and MUCH more ONLY on The Boston Chris Show!Support my friend Tiara and everything she has going on at https://www.instagram.com/tiara_pennington/?hl=enCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso00:43: Intro05:13: What is Tiara’s favorite drinks currently?06:46: Her Last Year of Law School07:23: Her Early Years & How That Shaped Her14:02: Are there any regrets looking back at her childhood?16:30: What has losing taught her?19:11: Her being a trailblazer for equality in pageantry.22:02: Was pageantry more hard on her because of race?24:24: Is the industry becoming more inclusive in her opinion?26:53: Behind the scenes for a beauty queen28:13: What has changed to give pageants more personality?30:39: Tiara Talks about her talent choice32:51: How did the pandemic change her reign as Miss Alabama?34:57: Her Outspoken support of science during COVID38:27: The pressure of going to Miss America!41:40: Her best story or memory from the Miss America competition45:30: Trying to fill her mom’s footsteps47:33: Her reaction to the controversy regarding National American Miss contestant Sara Milliken51:09: Her advice for young girls in pageantry53:17: Her education56:44: Her community service and support of the National Psoriasis Foundation59:30: Who does she think she 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

Welcome to Episode 12 featuring troubadours Mike & Amy Aiken originally from Buffalo, NY & San Francisco, CAIn this episode, Boston, Mike & Amy talk about their earliest musical memories & influences, how they met, the evolution of Mike's Music career, the decision to sail the world, life experiences in songwriting, the intricacy behind harmonies, Mike's songwriting process, Amy's indie label, a LIVE performance of their brand new single "Flew Away" and MUCH more ONLY on The Boston Chris Show!Support my friends Mike & Amy Aiken and everything they have going on at https://mikeaikenmusic.comStream their brand new single 'Flew Away' wherever you purchase and stream music!Check out the video for 'Flew Away' and subscribe to their YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZEXDoIo84I_NlSV2yWk4xwCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso00:43: Intro04:04: What are their favorite drinks?05:30: Where are the Aikens' from, and their earliest musical memories08:48: How did the Aikens Meet?09:56: How does music align for the Aikens?14:52: The evolution of Mike’s music career20:11: The decision to take the music to the open seas!21:30: The struggles of a Troubadour25:26: Life Experiences and Songwriting27:47: The intricate strategy behind harmonies32:37: Their favorite place or places they have played36:15: The Greatest rewards of music!42:59: Mike’s Songwriting Process46:43: Amy’s Indie Record Label ‘Northwind Records’50:22: Separating the business relationship from the personal one53:16: The story behind the new single and video release of ‘Flew Away’57:51: Mike & Amy Aiken - Flew Away (LIVE)1:02:33: What to expect from a Live Aikens Show!1:06:41: What’s next for The Aikens?1:08:47: Who do they think they are?!Courtesy of https://mikeaikenmusic.comThese life partners and sea captains have logged over 30,000 Bluewater miles sailing their boat from Nova Scotia to Europe to the Caribbean and beyond. They have crossed the seas and crisscrossed countries sharing the music born of their experiences. Mike’s original songs and stories are a celebration of the independent spirit found in characters they’ve encountered.On stage, Mike’s earthy voice and masterful work on assorted guitars are perfectly matched by Amy’s open heart, sweet harmonies and tasty percussion and drums. Whether performing as a duo, trio or full band, with or without video display, the Aikens have a way of turning audiences into friends and performance venues into their own back porch.Together they have produced seven nationally and internationally recognized albums and appeared in concert venues, clubs and festivals across North America and Europe. Recognizing the need to pay back and pass the music on, in 2005, Mike & Amy founded the Aiken & Friends Fest benefiting music education.When not on the road, Mike turns his attention to songwriting with partners in Austin and Nashville. His travels have been well chronicled since 2005 in Americana Rhythm Magazine. Amy also heads Northwind Records, an Indie label since 2002.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/etxrocks

Welcome to Episode 11 featuring Songwriter Marty Dodson originally from Apple Valley, CAIn this episode, Boston and Marty chat about his first musical memories, moving to Nashville, his trepidation of the music business initially, the dues he paid before his first cut, the story behind his first hit song 'While You Loved Me' by Rascal Flatts, his songwriting do's and don'ts, the story of his song 'Bounce" which was voted "Asian Song of the Year", the creation and reason for SongTownUSA, the story behind his song 'Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right' by Billy Currington and MUCH more ONLY on The Boston Chris Show!Check out SongTown USA here: https://songtown.comCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Intro03:14: What is Marty drinking?03:44: First Musical Memories05:10: What was behind Marty’s Trepidation of the Music Business?09:50: What dues did he have to pay before his first cut?11:36: The story of “While You Loved Me”15:06: Before his first hit, what was he doing to better his craft?18:20: After that first hit, how do you avoid complacency?22:04: Songwriting changes between genres24:34: The story of “Bounce”26:47: The story of and meaning behind SongTownUSA34:11: The Story behind “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” & “Let Me Down Easy”38:04: Being a non-performing songwriter39:46: Has his music changed over time?41:36: Writing for a specific artist45:02: His best advice for young songwriter47:39: What is Lonely Tuesday Music?48:40: Who Does He Think He Is?!Courtesy of https://martydodson.comI was born in Apple Valley, California. My family moved around for several years before settling in Nashville, Tennessee when I was 5 years old. I have always loved music, but was intimidated by the sheer number of people I encountered growing up that were NOT succeeding in the music business. So, I went to college, got a degree in Psychology and worked in another career for 10 years. At that point, I decided I had to try to chase my dream of being a professional songwriter.It took several years of writing for free before I landed my first publishing deal with Kim Williams and Sony ATV in Nashville. Several years after that, Rascal Flatts recorded “While You Loved Me” and I had my first top ten single. Another three years went by before Billy Currington, Jason Matthews and I had our first #1 single with “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right”.People often ask me what my favorite song is that I have written. I’m very proud of the six #1 singles. I’m thrilled that several iconic artists have recorded my songs – Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, The Oak Ridge Boys – to name a few. I’m proud of my song “Bounce” knocking Psy out of the #1 spot on the K-Pop chart in Korea and for winning Asian Song of The Year this year. And I’m proud of my Plain White T’s and Saving Jane cuts because they are off the beaten path for a Nashville writer. But my FAVORITE songs have yet to be recorded. Ask me sometime and I’ll play some of them for you.It has been a long, hard journey with considerable costs. But, in the end, it has been worth it. I wake up every day and get to do something I love. You can’t put a price on that.~Marty Dodson