THE TROUBADOUR PODCAST

Today we have a stellar episode for you.  We are interviewing Catherine Powers and Jake Brown.  These two have co-authored a book and been instrumental in the writing of a screen play and putting together a soundtrack focusing on the life and times of legendary musician and songwriter, Freddy Powers.  The book is called The Spree of ’83 – The Life and Times of Freddy Powers.

Freddy is most well known for penning songs with, for and playing alongside Merle Haggard for decades. But, there’s a lot more to Freddy’s life and story that you’ll hear during this interview.  I was absolutely in awe of some of the stories about Freddy that you’re about to hear Catherine and Jake tell.

For our die-hard Red Dirt fans, you should be familiar with one of Freddy’s hits called “Natural High” that Stoney LaRue often covers and that my fiddle playing buddy, Jeremy Watkins absolutely kills on, whenever he sings it.

The book, audiobook, and soundtrack can all be found simply by googling it, but you can also go to www.jakebrownbooks.com to get more info.

I’ll also have the pre-order link in the show notes for this episode.

SPREE OF '83 PRE ORDER LINK

So, here comes another damn fine episode of The Troubadour featuring Catherine Powers and Jake Brown, the authors of “The Spree of ’83: The Life and Times of Freddy Powers!”

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Welcome to episode #121 of The Troubadour.

You are about to listen to what could quite possibly be my favorite episode Carly and I have recorded so far.  On today’s show we get to visit with hit songwriter and flat out, just a wonderful human being, Leslie Satcher.

Leslie has many cuts to her name and every time I’m performing, I cover one of her big hits simply because I feel like the song was written for me.  But it wasn’t!  It was written for anybody who feels like they are coming from somewhere, going somewhere and have more to give.  Her song “Troubadour” was a huge hit for George Strait and still moves me every single time I hear or play it.

But, it doesn’t really stop there; another song of Leslie’s that was a big hit was Martina McBride’s single, “When God Fearing Women Get the Blues.”

Lately Leslie and her husband David, along with writers for their publishing company have been producing a great new podcast as well called PodPlays.  I’ll let Leslie describe to you the cool concept of what her and David are doing with PodPlays and I’d suggest you listen to an episode or two yourselves. I’m sure you’ll then be hooked just like I was.  Click this LINK to check it out!!!

This was simply a great conversation with Leslie so I’ll stop rambling in this intro and just let you all hear it for yourselves.

You can find out more about Leslie by going to: http://www.lesliesatcher.com/.

Here comes episode #121 of The Troubadour featuring hit songwriter, Leslie Satcher.

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Welcome to episode #120 of The Troubadour.

Randy C. Moore is today’s guest and you’re about to listen to a really great episode!

Randy is a native of Humble, TX and is a musician and songwriter who has got to do something that not many musicians in this world have ever gotten to do: co-write with music legend Carl Perkins and call him a friend.  For those of you unaware, Carl was the guy who wrote the Elvis Presley hit “Blue Suede Shoes”.

Along with stories about Randy and Carl that you’re about to hear, we’ll also be talking to Randy about his career as a songwriter and musician and his advice for others to only get in the music business if you truly love it.

In this interview Randy also tells a really cool story about a recording session at the Legendary Sun Studios in Nashville when they potentially had a legendary ghost right there with them on the session!

You can find out more about Randy by going to: http://www.randycmoore.com/.

This is a really great visit folks that you won’t want to miss!  Here comes episode #120 of The Troubadour featuring Randy C. Moore.

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Welcome to episode #119 of The Troubadour.

Holy cow folks, this was a fun episode for me!  I get to geek about a bit on this show with musician, author and entrepreneur Corey Durkin.

Corey fronts the Fast River Band and they probably are a little outside the genre of Red Dirt and Texas Country that is usually our wheelhouse on the podcast.  However, as you’ll hear, there’s another reason why I talked Corey into coming onto the show and I think any up and coming artists will get a lot of great hints and advice in this episode from Corey on how to manage their business and career.

You can find out more about Corey by going to: http://www.coreydurkin.com/.

Here comes episode #119 of The Troubadour featuring Mr. Corey Durkin.

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Welcome to episode #118 of The Troubadour.

Today’s episode is great one as Carly and I get to interview talent buyer, current and former venue owner, Lloyd Banks.

Lloyd used to own one of the must play establishments for artist in the genre in Denton, TX called Rockin’ Rodeo.  Everyone who was anyone played there.

Now Lloyd owns and operates one of the coolest little bar & restaurants in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area called The Dive.  You can check it out by going to www.thedivetexas.com .

Today you’ll hear a behind the scenes look from a venue owners’ perspective into just what all it takes to run a successful music venue and bar as well as how Lloyd booked and interacted with artists over the years.

This one is a good ‘n folks.

Here comes episode #118 of The Troubadour featuring Lloyd Banks.

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Today’s guest is a consummate musician who can basically play any instrument with strings, AND play them well.

Native Oklahoman Travis Linville’s fascination with music started at an early age and his continuous learning and perfection of his craft has made him one of the most respected musicians to ever be a part of the Red Dirt/Texas Country/American Scene.

He’s spent time fronting his own bands as well as being a hired gun for artists like Hayes Carll, Todd Snider and Marty Stuart.

Linville’s new album, I’m Still Here, is a great collection of songs that should soon become a part of your own collection.  In the interview you’ll hear just how this record came to be with Travis working alongside fellow Oklahoman, and monster musician in his own right, J.D. McPherson.

You can find out more about Traivs by going to: http://www.travislinvillemusic.com/.

Here comes episode #117 of The Troubadour featuring Travis Linville.

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Welcome to episode #116 of The Troubadour.

Today we have a real treat for you all.  We’re interviewing a great artist who recently decided to do something very bold in a world of discerning fans of great music and great artists.

Shannon McNally is releasing her new record on May 28th, that is entirely made up of Waylon Jennings classics, aptly named The Waylon Sessions.

Shannon has already released a couple of videos featuring music from the record including “Ain’t Livin Long Like This” and “Black Rose”, both big hits for Waylon.  If you want to check out the videos for these two songs, they’ll be listed in the show notes for this episode.

AIN'T LIVIN LONG LIKE THIS VIDEO

BLACK ROSE VIDEO

You can find out more about Shannon by going to www.shannonmcnally.com .

Here comes episode #116 of The Troubadour featuring the lovely Shannon McNally.

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Jeff Grossman – Saints Eleven

Welcome to episode #115 of The Troubadour.

Today we are visiting with the front man of rocking Texas Country band, Saints Eleven, Mr. Jeff Grossman.

In this interview Jeff tells us about his journey as a musician, how Saints Eleven came to be and even how they came up with the name of the band.

In 2019, Saints Eleven took home the trophy for “Country Band of the Year” at the Texas Country Music Awards.

In an very cool move this day and age for musicians, Saints Eleven is giving away their new album, This Town, for free!  All you have to do is go to their website to download your copy.  Their song from the record “My Home Is” is currently setting at #21 on the Texas Country Music Chart and moving up.

You can find out more about Jeff and Saints Eleven by going to www.saintseleven.com .

Here comes episode #115 of The Troubadour featuring Saints Eleven frontman, Jeff Grossman.

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Welcome to episode #114 of The Troubadour.

Today we are visiting with Texas Country singer/songwriter and musical artist Jesse Stratton.

Jesse had an interesting path into this genre of music we all love.  You’ll hear the full story throughout the episode.

He even found a way to incorporate some of his past musical skills, like playing the saxophone, into his style of country music.

If you haven’t heard his stuff you really need to check it out.

You can find out more about Jesse and his music by going to www.jessestrattonmusic.com, including all his social links. 

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Welcome to episode #113 of The Troubadour.

We’ve got a great episode for you today with Bart Crow.

Born and raised in Maypearl, Texas, country music singer/songwriter Bart Crow made his first attempts to write songs while in the United States Army and started first performing live while studying at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX.

With a sound all his own, Crow produces an ever-evolving flow of Red Dirt, Texas Country and Americana music. Crow has put together an impressive track record as a recording artist, having lofted six No. 1 singles onto the Texas Music Chart – one of which, “Wear My Ring,” sold over 165,000 copies. He has sold over 40,000 albums, released eight self-co-produced records in just over a decade, including Dandelion, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Heatseekers South Central chart. He’s been cheered in Country Weekly, on CMT, and has been named one of Rolling Stones “artists you need to know”.

Crow is also a dedicated husband and father with a passion for supporting our nation’s Veterans. “Being a Veteran I will always pay homage to our brothers and sisters who heed the call to volunteer and preserve our peace and freedom,” says Crow. He displays this sentiment in his self-penned song “Broken” from album “Heartworn Tragedy”.

Bart Crow has partnered with True Grit Talent Agency. The True Grit roster includes Cody Jinks, Sunny Sweeney, Whitey Morgan, Ward Davis & many more noteworthy acts.

With tours booked across the country and many more dates to be released along the way. Crow’s latest release, “I’m Not Finished,” caught much attention throughout the music scene, with new music on the way.

You can find out more at www.bartcrowmusic.com, including all his social links. 

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