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Artist Blessing Offor talks with Nik about his faith and his dream for his new record, and why it includes his father in Nigeria. There's such good perspective in this time with Blessing and Bandkind .

Nik talks to founding member/drummer Chad Butler ( Switchfoot ) about Christmas tour hacks for drummers, the Foreman brothers (Jon and Tim) and why community is so important: broam.org Bandkind

Bandkind catches up with Tasha Layton on what makes touring an authentic experience for the artists (and the concert goers).  Hear the story behind her running across the salt flats in her music video “How Far” and how she and her family of four will navigate the new Hits Deep Tour!

Long time Sidewalk Prophets writing duo Dave Frey and Ben McDonald celebrate a ten year goal as their writing co-lab “Hey Moon” becomes a children’s book! The hard-back children’s book “The Luckiest Star” is for the child in all of us, and the perfect gift this season. Find your copy at sidewalkprophets.com and add it to your holiday tradition!  Bandkind

Musician Allan Scott said he was "a theif, a liar, and a loser" until he wasn't--anymore. Now with music and true stories, he's helping others along their journey. Hear about this powerful time leading up to Truth. His team of musicians in the Allan Scott Band; his team at The Story Tour and Found & Favored Ministries do valuable work. Bandkind

Bandkind was backstage with Anne Wilson on "The Healer Tour" with Casting Crowns and Cain.   We talked about the loss of her brother, writing a book with her French Teacher, her early connection with Mark Hall, and her continuing songwriting journey with Matthew West.  Anne Wilson's book "My Jesus, from Heartache to Hope" is endorsed by Sadie Robertson Huff, Annie F. Downs & Mik...

Crowder connects the dots: Horses, Dr. Pepper, and what he thinks is the itch that people want to scratch. He opens up about his set list, the Holy Ghost and a dream come true in Austin. Bandkind was there in a trailer.

Jackie Patillo President & Executive Director of the Gospel Music Association dishes the deepest details yet with Bandkind ! The heart behind the 2022 Dove Awards, her prayer for Christian & Gospel music, America and what it was like coming to faith during the Jesus Movement. The Dove Awards are SOLD OUT! But. you have the chance to see the 53rd Annual Dove Awards Telecast Friday Oct 21st...

Taya talks details with Nik leading up to her debut solo project.  She shares marriage, "J.C. Time" and why Keith Green was so important to a little girl in Australia.   Taya's become a strong voice in the American Music Scene since "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" and "Touch The Sky" her vocal offerings with Hillsong United.   Bandkind was there.  Taya the full-length proje...

New York Times Best Selling Author, Ainsley Earhardt , releases new children's book "I'm So Glad You Were Born".  Ainsley gives us glimpses into her childhood,  her journey to live-changing Faith, her work with Fox & Friends and Bible Studies (Fox Nation), and how her daughter inspired her latest book. Bandkind was there.

Kevin Quinn talks Disney's show Bunk'd and Netflix Movie A week Away. He also talks about co-writing "It's About Time" with Jordan Sapp and Walker Hayes. Nik is backstage with Kevin Quinn. Bandkind was backstage. 

Cody Carnes was 15 years old when he began leading worship, and now he is just moments away from reentering the packed stadium stage with his wife, Kari Jobe. They join Elevation Worship where the packed house will hear "The Blessing" (Live) for the first time in Philadelphia! Before he takes the stage with this huge audience surprise, we talk early music inspiration, co-writing The Blessing with...

Bandkind caught up with Ryan Ellis on The Kingdom Tour w. Kirk Franklin x Maverick City Music (see previous episode at bandkind.com). The Capitol One Arena in Washington D.C. was all but Sold Out and Ryan Ellis took time to talk with us about how he landed this tour opportunity with Housefires, how he and his wife have survived the death of their son, and how Ryan Ellis Music has birthed healing i...

Music Executive & hip hop artist, KB talks with Nik at Bandkind about his music, his podcast called South Side Rabbi, and his latest collection under the HGA fashion brand. Good quotes in this conversation, and it's humility that rises to the top! The live show was fire, like everything else he seems to set his hands to. Bandkind is backstage with KB (twice) he cuts it really close to stage ti...

On a telephone plugged into a wall, Mac Powell and Nik had a music conversation about a new cassette release from independent band, Third Day . Even if 1992 was a long time ago, the music in between has left an indelible mark. This is what "one small step for Bandkind " is all about! We hope you love hearing what happens with that first step when people play, support and love music. Nik spans the...

Bandkind had the great opportunity to repeat a once in a lifetime opportunity with Kirk Franklin . Backstage, Nik revisits a 1990s memory with an impact on today's new artists: Naomi Rain, Chandler Moore, Lizzy Morgan, Brandon Lake, Ryan Ellis , Kirby Kaple (all showed out on this tour). Proud of them! Join the journey and see where you land! Could be start a "revolution" on your retro self! Maver...

TAUREN WELLS is backstage with Bandkind . (You can hear the hum of the tour busses right around us) Joy In The Morning is out now! You gotta hear TAUREN WELLS latest!

Anne Wilson was named Billboards Top 21 Under 21 and is the biggest debut single launch since 2018s "Reckless Love" from Cory Asbury. And now her first full length Album is out! Anne Wilson talks cover art, design, co-labs with Hillary Scott and Crowder, and what her brother would be doing if he was alive today. Check it out on Bandkind .

Ellie Holcomb talks with Bandkind about her show with Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors. She's not just back stage, she's under the stage as she surfaces to talk about the show that night. In the Colonial Theatre balcony, Nik sits in the seat where American Icon and Actor Steve McQueen got his start. She reads short excepts from two amazing books and gives glimpses of the town and tour!

Bandkind sits down with Logan CAIN to talk about two back to back tours: Hits Deep with TobyMac The Brand New Tour with Matthew West. Logan talks about family heritage patterns and the special bond he has with his sisters Taylor and Madison, who with him, make up Cain the band. Logan's baby girl makes her interview debut with Bandkind (2 weeks old)!

Page Turner hosts Fix My Flip on HGTV and tells us what it means to build a show from the ground up: homeowners to flip strategy. Sharing the pitfalls and the glam, she talks about being a guest judge on HGTVs Rock The Block, and about the function of her faith as a flipper, mother and entrepreneur. Bandkind has it here.

Music for Ukraine in their native tongue Tommy Iceland re-builds a familiar song with Ukrainian voices. A seemingly insurmountable musical gesture meets a Ukrainian nation where they are--scattered. Tommy Iceland shares the vision with Nik at Bandkind , relives details of the co-lab; he shares his encouragement from the Chris Tomlin team and the bravery of a Ukrainian who made the decision to turn...

Matthew West hangs pre-show with Bandkind to talk about just how far he will go to make a great music video, collaborations with Mark Hall and Casting Crowns and his heart to connect with his live audience.

Rhett Walker talks with Bandkind about The Gospel Song & Tailgatin' Tour, riding ATVs while shooting a music video, and he mentions his first job being a foundation for his lifestyle which includes making time for the Daddy Daughter Dance.

Abby Robertson's breakout single "Without Your Love" is spinning now at radio stations across America, but what if she had just left it as an idea on her iphone! She's on the road with WinterJam '22 headlined by Skillet & Tauren Wells (and joining some label mates too. She sees the two female band members in I Am They becoming lifelong friendships for her.) Listen here as Nik introduces new ar...