The ETX ROCKS Show

In Episode 285 today on The ETX ROCKS Show, we talk to Sarah Jo! The third ever pianist to appear on the show, Sarah Jo and Boston discuss her creativity, how her music opened her up socially and added confidence in every aspect of her life! Tune in for a great conversation AND 2 original songs from Sarah Jo!!

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From the time her fingers could press down the keys, Sarah Jo has been playing the piano. Knowing that raw talent isn't always enough, at the age of five, her parents provided her the opportunity to take music lessons and continued to throughout high-school. It wasn't long before she fell in love with using music as a form of creative expression. This led her to discover her talent for songwriting. After high-school, Sarah Jo enrolled in a Music Industry Careers program in Texas where she graduated with High Honors and a degree in Vocal Performance.  

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The ETX ROCKS Show is proud to present this sixth episode of The Ricky Lynn Gregg Show! In part 2 of this 2 part episode, Ricky talks with grammy award winning superstar Jeannie C Riley! They talk about spirituality, Jeannie's resurgence and social media's role in it and brand new music coming from Jeannie C. Riley!

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The ETX ROCKS Show is proud to present this sixth episode of The Ricky Lynn Gregg Show! In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Ricky talks with award winning producer Chad Mauldin! They talk about Ricky’s connection to the Mauldin family, Chad’s new studio in the legendary KSIJ studio, the artists he is working with and much more!

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In Episode 284 today on The ETX ROCKS Show, we talk to Houston, TX sisters Naty and Kat from Release the Reign! The 2 time Rock Band of the Year through MXD Magazine, Release the Reign plays 3 songs and talks to Boston about the evolution of their band from when they were “Underage” to now! These girls are the future of rock music in the state of Texas!Tune in for a great conversation AND 3 original songs from Jon Young!!

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The Houston, Texas based rock trio Release the Reign is taking the Texas music scene by storm and when you hear their music, it comes as no surprise. The band has been described as "The love child of Halestorm and Paramore with a heavy but soft sound" (Pitstomper Productions, Houston TX). The band released its debut EP, Porcelain Doll, in 2017 and immediately started the climb up the local and regional independent music charts, rocketing to as high as #1 in their local area, #1 in the Houston Region and as high as #111 in the United States within weeks of its release.

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In this special live recording, Songbirds and Troubadours spent an evening at the Songwriter Night at Mi Casita in Longview, TX! Live original songs from Brandon Nichols, Heather Harper & Nick Brumley are played live in their entirety in this show!

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In Episode 283 today on The ETX ROCKS Show, we talk to Stephenville, TX native Jon Young! Jon brings a unique blend of many styles to the Texas Country scene, in this episode we talk about his songwriting process, how he picks cover songs and that incredible voice of his!Tune in for a great conversation AND 3 original songs from Jon Young!!

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Jon Young’s writing style is most often described as touching—full of truth, real depth and vivid imagery;  his sound soulful, fearless and truly unique. Like a gentle giant, his large presence and melodic voice will captivate an audience beginning with the first note.  The originality of Jon’s songwriting enables his music to span multiple genres, including Americana, Texas Country, Folk and Rock to name a few.

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Welcome to episode 3 of Guitar Slingers with Jack Barksdale,  presented by Chief Records in Ft. Worth. In this episode Jack sits and talks and jams with Mark Agnesi of Norman’s Rare Guitars in Los Angeles, CA!

Jack Barksdale is a 10 year old singer/songwriter from Texas. Inspired by folk, rock and blues legends Jack started performing original music at the age of nine and has already shared the stage with Ray Wylie Hubbard, Walt Wilkins, Wade Bowen and Courtney Patton.

Since last year, he’s played over 75 shows regionally and wowed audiences with lyrics wise beyond his years. Jack plays guitar, slide guitar, harmonica, mandolin and ukulele, but identifies first and foremost a songwriter.

His musical influences include Lead Belly, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Johnny Cash, The Carter Family, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Hank Williams, George Jones, Jamie Lin Wilson, Kelley Mickwee, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard.

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In Episode 282 today on The ETX ROCKS Show, we talk to The Lawless! A band for only a few months, we talk to The Lawless about their incredible chemistry and beautiful harmonies!Tune in for a great conversation AND 3 original songs from The Lawless!!

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The ETX ROCKS Show is proud to present "Songbirds & Troubadours™", a weekly episodic show featuring 2 songwriters and up to 60 minutes of original music! The songwriter is one of, if not the most unheralded arm of the music industry! Our aim is to showcase that craft!

Clint Alford from Center, TX and Michael Paul Jones from Palestine, TX are our featured songwriters this week!

In this episode Clint & Michael perform 10 original songs!

 

Follow along with them below:

Clint Alford: http://kidicarusproject.com/

Michael Paul Jones: http://blindpursuit.com/

 

Songs featured in this episode:

Michael Paul Jones - Love and War

Clint Alford - Railroad Bridge

Michael Paul Jones - Come Alive

Clint Alford - Up to You

Michael Paul Jones - Plastic Town

Clint Alford - The Call

Michael Paul Jones - Parade Again

Clint Alford - Something Beautiful

Michael Paul Jones - Some Kinds of Love

Clint Alford - All the Stars, All the Same

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In Episode 281 today on The ETX ROCKS Show, we talk to Paul and Lawsen from the band Snake River Red! We talk to them about forming the evolution and change of direction in their band since 2017, their latest hit single and what is the plan now!Tune in for a great conversation AND 3 original songs from Snake River Red!!

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