Fort Worth Roots Podcast

These are the episode's that make us feel most fulfilled. Today we sit down with two of the volunteers that are making important decisions and working their tails off in an effort to keep one of Fort Worth's historical buildings alive. Matthew Williams and Dennis Web outline the mission of their organization and share some of the history behind this special place. On Instagram @southsidepresevatio...

We recorded this episode at the Rebecca Low Sculpture Gallery!! Rebecca Low shares with us her journey that eventually brought her here to Cowtown. Find our friend and her gallery on Instagram as @rebeccalowgallery. Call and schedule a tour or to get an event on the books: 817.907.8679   Thank you to our sponsors!!!   Amplify817: Craving quality music made right here in Fort Worth? Visit Amplify81...

A full-time musician since 2008, Adrian Garza has made his dream of making a living from his art come true. Today's episode includes 3 songs that our new friend played live for us at the Fort Worth Roots Podcast Studio. Pro Tip, find this episode on YouTube to see the video of his performance. Find our new friend online at www.adriangarza.com and on Instagram as @adriangarzadfw. Thank you to Adria...

J/O/E a.k.a "Brewed Up Joe" joins us today for the first time as a full episode guest. A serious support of the live music scene in Fort Worth Texas and a force for good in the hip hop community. Weve been following J/O/E for a couple of years now and he has consistently showed out for the city and the people trying to keep Fort Worth funky. Find our guest today on streaming services as J/O/E or @...

Coverage of year three of the River Oaks Springfest Car Show with Richard, Pryor, and Koko of Itchy Richie and The Burning Sensations. Find our friends on Instagram as @IRATBS.   Join us at McFly's Pub May 25th for our next leg of our Live Music Series. Sarah Savage will open for The Troumatics! Starts at 7pm and free to attend.   Thank you for your support! Thank you to the Fort Worth Magazine fo...

Local musician and artist DAVE CAVE joins us today in a fun little episode. We play some of his tunes and some of our first stab at creating our own music during this recording. Ok ok we dont make music at Fort Worth Roots. We used AI. And its wild!! Find our friend on Instagram @dave_cave_ Find the EP "Baddie" online at : https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Falbum%2F4h6lMKm...

Public Information Officer and Engineer for the Fort Worth Fire Department, Craig Trojacek and Public Information Officer for the Fort Worth Police Department, Buddy Calzada, join us in today's episode! We cover a little about what it takes to become a Fort Worth Fire Fighter, what a Public Information Officer does, the role of the Fort Worth Police Department and a little about the life of two of...

In this episode we dive into the music of Fort Worth's very own Two Guys Walk into A Bar with Pete Garguilo and Mike Terry. As a duo , they play an eclectic mix of tunes from classic rock to current americana and Texas red dirt favorites. Today we will play three of their songs in the recording and get to know our new friends a little better. Catch our friends online at www.twoguyswalkintoabar.com...

Episode 190 is our quarterly recap episode where we talk about our recent events and what to expect in Fort Worth in the month of April. Megan, our beautiful co-host joins us today along with some friends that were nice enough to pick up the phone!   Keep up to date on the changes to the "Live Music Festival" that we are throwing from March through September by going to our Instagram @fortworthroo...

In this episode we explore the world of foster care and adoption. So many incredible people are working with local North Texas organizations to ensure that our communities displaced children are taken care of. In order of appearance, we are joined by: Lanetta Farr, Community Engagement Specialist for Heart Gallery of North Texas, Tanya Houk, Director of Child Advocacy for The Gladney Center for Ad...

Katey Rudd, John Wood, and Casey Smith join us in this week's episode. Econautics is a 501c3 dedicated to promoting sustainable business through research, education, and advising. Find everything you need to know about this 501c3 organization at www.econautics.org . We recorded today's episode at McFly's Pub at an important transitional period. Our friend Casey has decided to pass the torch to a n...

"To serve, equip, empower, and care for people of all ages and backgrounds through the pursuit of excellence in Music and Digital Media" -The Ketos Creative Mission. Thats the studio that our friend Allen Joanis has poured his heart and soul into. You can find this creative space here in Fort Worth at 5500 North Tarrant Parkway #128, Fort Worth, TX 76244. Get them online at www.ketoscreative.com a...

A very important episode today! We have been talking back and forth with David Tribble for months about guesting on the show. We finally got him in studio at the perfect time. We have the stage set up at the Fort Worth Roots Podcast studio and we talked David into playing for you on it. Stay tuned all the way through to the end of the episode to listen to David play three songs. Find our new frien...

Maria Castillo is the creator of the PG Southside Street Market and a friend to the Fort Worth Roots Podcast. She will be putting on multiple vendor markets throughout the year and the first one will be at Pouring Glory 1001 Bryant Ave Fort Worth on March 30th starts at 11am Scott Glover is the owner of Pouring Glory and has managed to not record with the Fort Worth Roots Podcast for over three ye...

A great friend and a huge supporter of the Fort Worth Roots empire, Mayor Darren Houk, joins us today. We talk a little about the upcoming River Oaks Springfest Car Show and some of the new things happening around River Oaks. Make sure and put April 27th on your calendar for the 3rd year of the River Oaks Springfest Car Show . You can also join us at Grump's Burgers April 26th for the police escor...

This week we really phoned it in. Seriously! All of todays guests joined us via the Alexander Bell device. Our co-host had been taken down by the terrible Flewbee. I went back and forth deciding how to spell that. As you know we don't like recording with people over the phone or remotely but you will soon find out that we had an excellent reason.  Find our friend Keegan on Instagram as @keeganmcin...

Live from the road!!! Or...the sky? In this episode we take you out on a little stroll to Universal Studios in Orlando Florida. We cover a little about some of the most popular rides in the park and some of the best places to eat. Where to find gluten free food at Universal Studios Orlando. Rides in Universal Studios. Hagrid's Magical Motor Bike, Velocicoaster Jurassic Park, and the E.T. Adventure...

What can we say. We love us some crunchy snacks. Check out our friends on the "Tales from the Fort" Podcast.   Thank you for listening. Every time you stream and episode it helps our show grow. Thank you for being here. A huge thank you to our sponsor's. You can leave us a voicemail on the Fort Worth Roots Hotline and we will play it on next weeks episode. We really would love that: 817.988.1292  ...

The Fort Worth Weekly is more than an award winning local publication. The staff, the freelancers, and all the locals that back this organization are a vital part of the Funkytown culture. With free shows open to the public like Friday on the Green and The Annual Music Awards, The Weekly is part of our community in a big way. Michael Newquist is the Director of the Fort Worth Weekly and our guest...

Happy New Year! Our long time friend Sam Esquivel, Host of The Failed Podcast, joins us as we bring in the New Year. Catch his show on your favorite streaming services. Also, on Instagram @the_Failed_Podcast. Sam, thank you for your constant support and your friendship.   Shout out to our first monthly subscriber, Rachel Kelly from New York! Thank you for being an important part of our show!   Tha...

In this episode we cover the 2023 Fort Worth Weekly Music Awards. We fire the episode off with Sean Russell's "Cowtown Dugout" covering Chisos Mission Blue's by Keegan Mcinroe. Then the episode showcases acceptance speeches by Ryan Higgs( Owner of Liberty Lounge and a pilar of the Fort Worth music scene.), Rita Alfaro and Theresa Davis with the Fort Worth Public Library (Amplify 817). At the tail...

A huge thank you to all of our friends showcased in this episode!!! We love you guys. Shout out to our first monthly subscriber, Rachel Kelly from New York! Thank you for being an important part of our show! Thank you for listening. Every time you stream and episode it helps our show grow. Thank you for being here. A huge thank you to our sponsor's. You can leave us a voicemail on the Fort Worth R...

She has been on the show twice before promoting local musicians. Today we put the spot light on Gionna' Scott, the owner of WAVVY DIGITAL. Find her on Instagram as @WAVVYDIGITAL. Came hang with us December 16th for our little Christmas party!   A huge thank you to all of our friends showcased in this episode!!! We love you guys.   Shout out to our first monthly subscriber, Rachel Kelly from New Yo...

It's that time of year again. Go to www.fwweekly.com and cast your vote for your favorite artist. Do it right now because the polls close soon. Its the best way to pat a local musician on the back. In this episode we show case some music from friends that have been on our show over the last three and a half years. Not all of them can be voted on in this years Best Of but a bunch of them are on the...

Our new friend Keegan McInroe joins us for his first recording at the Fort Worth Roots Studio in Fort Worth Texas. We talk a little about his past that brought him to where he is today, a little philosophy, and some about his new album. Find this Fort Worth legend by simply googling his name, on the ole Instagram as @keeganmcinroemusic, or online at www.keeganmcinroe.com . Stay till the end of the...