Dan Smalley is earnest in demeanor but with a consciousness that keeps him from being too serious or overbearing.  You could say he’s a straight shooter but we’ll let his new EP, If I’m Being Honest, do the talking. We had a great time reviewing each track on the project with Dan.  Buy a copy […]

What a weird, wild ride….Gabe Lee’s simultaneous self awareness and focus lull you into introspection only to be shaken sober by quick, pointed wit. We generally try to summarize topics here but screw it, if you don’t listen it’s on you.  Buy Farmland and Honky Tonk Hell (out 03/13). That is all.

It’s always the biggest guys who know how to play it cool.  “Big” Rob Snyder is a musician at heart who started his journey to Nashville later than many, but has made up for lost time. His Springsteen-esque crooning gives us southern charm by way of the Jersey Turnpike.  Check out his powerful new single, […]

Ashland has a way of inspiring confidence.  From her run on The Voice to her quick ascension in Nashville, she can quickly capture your ear but has the smarts keep you listening.  So much so that she recently signed a pub deal and started her first tour with the likes of Morgan Wallen.   Despite her […]

After we scooped him up in a parking lot, the talented Jason Nix kindly recorded this week’s podcast in some off time from his duties on the Bootlegger Pre-Show. Jason’s a seasoned tour veteran who’s starting to get cuts by exciting rising stars (hear his version at the end of this episode) and has a […]

From the classic Rinky Dinks in Washington, PA, Kyle Wilson of The WIlson Brothers’ Band sits down with Nicky T to discuss making their first vinyl record, cross promotion of projects, and the importance supporting your peers in an ever evolving market. Don’t forget to grab a steak dinner if you get the chance.

Sweet Home Sweden? The Devil Went Down to Stockholm? We kid, but Swedish transplants David Henriksson and Karl-Johan Wigander both took the path less traveled to Nashville (ever heard of an “Alien with Extraordinary Ability”?).   Regardless of background, both have the chops to play with some of the biggest acts in country music. Check them […]

We saw Carly Rogers play twice in one weekend which was great by itself.  But having the opportunity to hear her perspective as an independent artist was truly inspirational. Carly books (and logs) her own shows, and still manages to keep writing great new songs.  Not many are built for the treacherous path of independence, […]

Hannah Damn Dasher has been busy, and a recent Grand Ole Opry invitation is evidence her star is most certainly on the rise. Check out the episode for more on her shows with Hank Jr., playing a famous guitar, and a sneak peak at her new single!

Live from Country Concert ’19, Nicky T and Raised Rowdy early adopter Noah Smith share stories about the grind of turning fans into family.  The “Long Cut” singer speaks on the passion he and his band leverage to continue develop new music and constantly tour new markets. Bonus Content: Find out Noah’s Daddy’s Dogs order.