Thinkin' & Drinkin'

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be in the studio working with some of Nashville’s top musicians? In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Bart talks with one of Nashville’s top session players, Tom Bukovac. Learn about the start of Tom’s career, why he took a 3 year break, and his transition back into the studio. You don’t want to miss hearing about meeting Willie Nelson and playing with Joe Walsh on Tom Petty’s last tour.

In this episode you’ll hear

• Tom’s start with touring and his transition into the studio
• Tom playing with Joe Walsh in Cleveland 

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For the full show notes visit here https://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/tombukovac

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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Jimmy Ritchey. Jimmy comes on and shares about his path to Nashville. Jimmy has done it all - songwriting, sessions player, producing records, publishing company and artist manager. Listen in for great stories and lots of laughs. 

In this episode, you’ll hear

• How Jimmy went from being a country sideman/car salesman to moving to Nashville at 25.
• Jimmy discusses starting a publishing company (with his first writer signed being Sam Hunt) to what it’s like to being a producer and now manager to Robert Counts.  

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This week we catch a glimpse into the life of Clint Lagerberg, where he highlights stories of his music career and lessons he has learned in hindsight. Listen in as he shares how he gets creative when writing songs, geeks out with production, and find out what it means to sing with your hands!  

In this episode, you’ll hear

• Bart & Clint discussed how he went from a Contemporary Christian songwriter to a Country songwriter
• They spoke about some of Clint’s strengths & weaknesses as a writer, producer, and guitar player

For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/the-noreaster

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Dean Miller joins Bart this week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’. Dean shares how he forged his way in the music business without the help of his dad, Roger Miller, a Country Music Icon. 

In this episode, you’ll hear

• Bart learns about how much acting that Dean Miller did in Los Angeles before he moved to Nashville
• Dean wasn’t trying to be an artist when he came to Nashville, he was coming to be a songwriter and his dad (Country Music Icon Roger Miller) out of love said he wasn’t going to help and he’d have to make it on his own.

For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/prince-of-the-road

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It’s Giving Month! This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ we are re-airing Bart's talk with Bob Regan, Hall of Fame songwriter and founder of Operation Song. Operation Song is a non-profit whose mission is to empower veterans, active-duty military, and their families to tell their stories through the process of songwriting. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Bob, the work he is doing through Operation Song and how you can support this charity. 

In this episode, you’ll hear

• Bart & Bob’s playing USO Tours
• Why a Cali Hippie started Operation Song
• The mission and impact behind Operation Song

For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/bobregan

Check out Operation Song >> http://www.operationsong.org 

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Has a popular icon ever made an influence in your life one way or another? Chances are one has. This week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin is a special one. Bart talks with Ryan Cook, Paul Sidoti, Dave Rude and Mike Hickey about what an influence Eddie Van Halen was on all of their lives. Tune in to hear this wonderful tribute to Eddie Van Helen.   

In this episode, you’ll hear

• Bart speaks with his guitar friends about the influence that Eddie Van Halen had over their lives

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For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/atributetoeddievanhalen 

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This weeks episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ is all about Halloween! With only 3 days left until the spooky holiday, Bart and Amy talk about their favorite Halloween movies and songs! Tune in to hear if one of their favorites is also one of yours! 

In this episode, you’ll hear

• Bart & Amy discuss their favorite Halloween songs
• Bart & Amy discuss their favorite Halloween movie

For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/halloweensongsmovies 

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On this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Houston Phillips. Starting by selling merch, to becoming a tour manager for Tyler Farr, to now being a talented songwriter; Houston has been through it all to get to where he is today. You don’t want to miss out on hearing the interesting stories of the life of Houston Phillips. 

In this episode, you’ll hear

• How a kid from Cleveland, Tennessee ended up at Belmont, then spent 6 years as Tyler Farr’s tour manager.
• How Houston transitioned from a merch guy, to tour manager to a songwriter.  

For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/houstonphillips

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To say that music is in Jenn Schott's blood is an understatement.  From sitting at the feet of musicians in her family, to writing songs that have been recorded by the likes of Tim McGraw and Lonestar (to only name a few), Jenn Schott has LIVED music. Listen in as Bart and Jenn talk about her colorful life as a songwriter and an advocate for the rights of songwriters everywhere.  You will see a whole new dimension to the music scene!

In this episode, you’ll hear

• Jenn talk about how her musical family influenced her songwriting career
• What it was like for Jenn to go to Washington D.C. to fight on behalf of songwriter’s rights to be paid fairly with the Songwriter Equity Act

For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/jennschott

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On this week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Mark Gray. Mark and Bart first met at a Florida Georgia Line show in Texas. Bart says he's never seen anyone with so much passion and drive for the music business as mark, and he does it all with a smile on his face. You do not want to miss this episode!

In this episode, you’ll hear

• Mark was the first person who really welcomed me in the FGL camp from Republic.
• He also was of the few people who wanted to learn more about all sides of the music industry (marketing, label, management, talent, touring, etc..)

For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/markgray

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