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Legendary Country Music icon Jerry Reed was a monster guitar player.  Some folks probably aren’t aware that Jerry Reed, the guy that played the part of “The Snowman” in the 1977 Hollywood movie “Smoky and The Bandit” alongside Burt Reynolds, was not only a great singer and songwriter, he was also simply an uncanny animal with a guitar in his hands.  Let’s just say, guitar players in the know, understand and realize just how good Jerry was.

So, in 1997 when Jerry was needing to hire a new guitar player for his band, one can only imagine just how high the level of guitar-playing talent must have been for those auditioning for the job.

On today’s episode of The Troubadour, we’re interviewing the guitar player Jerry Reed picked for that position and who played with him until Jerry’s passing in 2008.

His name is Mark Thornton and he’s a multi-talented guitar player, engineer and producer based in Nashville.

Mark’s Nashville recording studio, Sidekick Sound, was founded in 1994 and since that time it’s been graced by great artists like Marty Stuart, Chris Scruggs, the aforementioned Jerry Reed and others.

Today, when Mark’s not busy recording in his studio he can be found playing around Nashville with his band, “The Sidekicks”.  Or, you may find him driving his 1937 Ford stakebed truck, aka “The Nashville Show Truck”, to a nearby event where the truck operates as a vintage mobile stage for artists to perform on.

You can learn more about Mark, his studio Sidekick Sound, and The Nashville Show Truck by visiting www.themarkthornton.com or by clicking on the show notes for this episode at www.thetroubadourpodcast.com .

So here comes our visit with the multi-talented musician, engineer and producer, Mark Thornton.

NASHVILLE SHOW TRUCK

CONTACT MARK BY EMAILING HIM AT:  [email protected]

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Today’s show features an artist who marches to the beat of his own drummer and takes life by the horns.  Paul Cauthen’s new record, Country Coming Down is out now and its vintage Paul.  We’ve been wanting to have “Big Velvet” on the show for a long time!  It finally worked out and our visit didn’t disappoint!

Country Coming Down is full of bangers and Paul is currently on tour and is bringing his high energy hell-raisin’ show to a town near you.

For our Kansas listeners he’ll be a Knuckleheads in Kansas City, MO on April 21st.

For our Oklahoma folks he’ll be gracing the stage at the Tumbleweed Dance Hall on April 23rd.

Paul’s entire tour schedule can be seen by clicking HERE.

If you haven’t checked out Paul’s music videos, new and old, I’ve included some of our favorites below:

COUNTRY AS FUCK

COCAINE COUNTRY DANCING

Check out Paul’s YouTube channel by clicking HERE.

So, if you like big time country bangers, and velvety baritone, you are gonna love this episode!

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On today’s show we welcome back past guest and our buddy William Clark Green.  Will’s new record comes out on March 25th and is titled “Baker Hotel”.  Carly and I were lucky enough to be able to listen to an advance digital copy of the record and it’s vintage William Clark Green loaded with great songwriting and some tracks that you simply can’t listen to without tapping your toes.  So, make sure you go out and pick up a copy of “Baker Hotel” as soon as it becomes available.  So, let’s get rolling with this episode of The Troubadour featuring our good buddy, singer-songwriter, William Clark Green!

MAKE SURE AND CHECK OUT THE EPIC VIDEO FOR “BAKER HOTEL” BY CLICKING HERE!

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Today’s episode features Alabama singer-songwriter Matt Prater.

To find out more about Matt and his music go to www.mattpratersmusic.com .

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Hayes Carll is back on the show to talk about his new album.

A "hosts only" episode with some big podcast news!

Welcome to episode #146 of The Troubadour! 

In 2014, today’s guest left west Texas with his roots in Texas Country and Red Dirt and moved to Colorado to pursue a career.  He soon realized that his love for music and desire to write and perform was growing and he methodically started acting on it.

August Huckabee, began approaching his songwriting and musical aspirations like a blue-collar worker and I’m very impressed with how he’s gone about this.  August has combined his love for Texas Country and Red Dirt music with stories of an outdoor lifestyle in the Rocky Mountains and formed the band, Westrock.

As he’s in the middle of making Westrock into more well-known band it’s quite interesting to hear how he’s going about that and working as many angles as he can.

This is a great episode for artists and songwriters trying to expand their reach and grow their fan-base by listening to what August is doing and how hard he’s working at it.  August also takes to opportunity to ask questions of Carly; someone like with a lifetime in radio with a wealth of knowledge on how artists seeking radio airplay can improve their odds.  I thought that was a pretty smart move.  I also throw my own two cents in when it comes to trying to get booked in front of larger audiences and in bigger and better venues.

To find out more about August and Westrock, where they’re playing as well as where you can listen to their music, go to www.westrockband.com .

So, let’s get to it folks!  Here comes episode #146 of The Troubadour featuring singer-songwriter and white-water rafter, August Huckabee!

TALENT BUYER LLOYD BANKS ON THE TROUBADOUR

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Welcome to episode #145 of The Troubadour! 

Today’s episode features a singer-songwriter who got his start in a custom hat making shop.  And yes, you heard me right; a musician that got his start in a custom hat making shop.

Chris Roberts is the definition of a “creative”.  As you’ll hear, Chris has done about everything.  He’s been an athlete, artist, outdoorsman and adventurist.  Living most of his life in Austin, TX, his own brand really took off when he took his creative ability and put his efforts into making some of the coolest custom hats you can buy today.  In 2013 he made the move from Austin to Aspen, Colorado and now his custom hats are worn by well-known athletes, artists, cowboys and CEOs.

But it wasn’t until a small gathering of people hanging out in his hat shop and listening to him play guitar and singing some of his own songs that his music career was born.  And once he was discovered, things progressed rapidly as you’ll hear during the episode.

This guy is just one cool cat and you can really tell that through this interview.

To find out more about Chris, where he’s playing as well as where you can buy his music, go to www.theofficialchrisroberts.com .

So, let’s get to it folks!  Here comes episode #145 of The Troubadour featuring Chris Roberts!

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Episode #144 – JON RANDALL

Welcome to episode #144 of The Troubadour! 

On today’s episode we get to visit with an extremely successful songwriter, producer and guitarist.

Jon Randall made his way to Nashville from Texas over 3 decades ago and now 15 years after his last solo release he’s just released a new self-titled project that I think is simply one of the best records I’ve heard all year.

Jon recently got some well-deserved recognition through teaming up with Jack Ingram and Miranda Lambert on the hugely successful “Marfa Tapes” project, but this is really just another validation of the artist, producer and songwriter that he is.

Prior to the success of the “Marfa Tapes”, Jon achieved acclaim as a producer in working with some of the biggest names in country music including Dierks Bentley, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Dwight Yoakam, Jack Ingram, Pat Green and others.

As a songwriter, he was also celebrated as co-writer of the 2005 CMA Song of the Year for a little tune he wrote with Bill Anderson named “Whiskey Lullaby”.

He’s won Grammy’s, ACM and CMA awards and wrote with legends like Guy Clark, which that alone, makes me envious.

To find out more about Jon, where he’s playing as well as where you can buy his music, go to www.jonrandallmusic.com .

So, let’s get to it folks!  Here comes episode #144 of The Troubadour featuring the incredibly talented Jon Randall!

VIDEO - JON RANDALL - "THE ROAD"

VIDEO - JON RANDALL - "VELVET ELVIS BUZZ"

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Welcome to episode #143 of The Troubadour! 

We have a great show for you today!

Singer-songwriter Pam Rose is a 2-time Grammy winner and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music business including Emmylou Harris, guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel and even Sting.

Carly and I had a wonderful time talking with Pam for today’s episode and I think very soon into the interview you’ll all figure out why.  She’s simply a beautiful and sweet soul with a ton of talent.

In this visit you’ll hear about Pam’s journey to Nashville and how she became part of a songwriting team that has stood the test of time in Music City.  With her longtime writing partner, Mary Ann Kennedy, the two have penned some outstanding songs over the years including the Lee Greenwood hit, “Ring on her finger, time on her hands”, Martina McBride’s “Safe in the arms of Love” and Restless Heart’s “I’ll still be loving you.”

She’s also a very accomplished vocalist and provided backing vocals for several songs you’ve heard on your radio including LeeAnn Rhimes song “How do I live without you” and one of Martina’s signature hits “Independence Day”.  And oh yeah, she’s also sang harmonies with Art Garfunkel and Neil Young.

To find out more about Pam and where she’s playing as well as where you can buy her music, go to www.pamrosemusic.com .

So, let’s get to it folks!  Here comes episode #143 of The Troubadour featuring the extraordinary Pam Rose!

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