Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations

Over the last decade, Milwaukee-based band Listening Party has sought to create songs that deeply resonate with their listeners. Their folk- and Americana-steeped sound expertly and reverently draws from the pulse and traditions of their genre while adding their own charm. Weston Mueller and Jacob Wood talk about their favorite drinks, how the group has changed over the years, what their journey i...

Country rocker Lewis Brice just released his first full-length album, 'Product Of,' and has been named a Billboard "Country Artist to Watch." He has shared the stage with acts like Luke Bryan, Dierks Bently, Hank Williams Jr. Gary Allan and Lee Brice just to name a few. Lewis talks about how he met his wife, his favorite drinks, the importance of family, bouncing ideas off his brother, how his sin...

Whiskey Myers is a genre-bending band from East Texas featuring Cody Cannon, Cody Tate, John Jeffers, Jeff Hogg, Jamey Gleaves and Tony Kent. Jeff Hogg joined us as to talk about their new whiskey Uncle Chicken’s Sippin Whiskey, the story behind the band's name, how they came together, his love of cars, the band's journey, how they ended up on Yellowstone, their latest album Tornillo, going on tou...

Allie Colleen is a country artist, singer and songwriter. Allie's music style defines how life shaped her, alongside the personal lyrics and transparency in both her vocals and performance. Allie talks about her tattoos, how fans share their stories with her, growing up in a musical family, waiting to start her career until after college, growing up in Oklahoma, her writing process, her debut albu...

Country Music has been all that David Adam Byrnes has ever known. One of his earliest memories is attending a George Strait concert and really hearing a George Strait song for the first time. From that day forward, he would always take his cowboy hat to school; earning him the nickname of “George Strait” amongst his peers. After spending high school graduation night opening up for the legendary Ha...

Bluegrass music may be one of America’s “traditional” styles, but at its heart it has always been wild and spontaneous. The style demands every ounce of facility and intent that each performer can muster— it fires on all cylinders or none at all. Few bands do it as well as East Nash Grass. An ensemble of standout players from a city known for the quality of its musicians, East Nash Grass came by i...

BoomTown Saints is composed of Chris Ramos and Ben Chism. The fusion of Chris’ energetic stage presence and broad vocal range with Ben’s smooth voice and distinguishable southern drawl yields an undeniable charisma between the two. Consummate entertainers and true road warriors, they have honed their live performance skills playing clubs, frat houses and festivals with the number one objective bei...

Recognized as "one of the most exciting new voices" by CelebMix, Tyra Madison originates from Pine Top, Kentucky. Drawing inspiration from esteemed artists like Carrie Underwood and Maren Morris, Tyra has fully immersed herself in the art of songwriting and performing, leaving an indelible mark on the Nashville community and beyond. Tyra talks (2:10 mark) about being an Elsa impersonator, learning...

Frank Fletcher is an independent country music singer/songwriter. Born in south Alabama, he grew up in a small town where neighbors were friends, there is a church on every corner, dirt roads meant freedom, tractors were sexy, and grandpa’s old truck meant everything. Frank talks (2:50 mark) about his favorite drinks, who is doppelganger is, how he got into music, playing his first gig at 14,  pla...

After a decade “of playing by the rules”, country artist and songwriter Brit Taylor broke out on her own and released her debut album Real Me in 2020 and followed it with this year's Kentucky Blue , produced by Grammy winners Sturgill Simpson and David Ferguson, is a happier, more upbeat record, simply reflecting her life today. Brit talks (3:20 mark) about good whiskey, how she got her first guit...

With equal ease and finesse, No. 1 Billboard-charting artist Lucas Hoge can craft a song, cast a line or call in a turkey in front of a film crew. The chart topping country artist and host of TV series Hoge Wild joined us for the second time. He talks (4:05 mark) about his favorite drinks, visiting Belize, new adventures on Hoge Wild, how ended up hosting a TV show, fun travel stories, growing up...

Country artist and songwriter Del Barber recently released his latest album Almanac. He talks (13:25 mark) about meeting his wife at one of his shows, recording the reverb in a grain silo and using audio from farm machinery on an album, living on the farm, getting into music, his father's impact on Del's music, writing from experiences, what folks can expect on his latest album, how it differs fro...

Award-winning chef Noah Hester is staying busy these days as he can be seen on “The Bradshaw Bunch”, he's a brand manager for Bradshaw Bourbon and he helped craft the Bradshaw Ranch Thick N Juicy Burgers. Noah joins us (11:10 mark) as he talks about Bradshaw Bourbon, his favorite drinks, how he got involved with Bradshaw Bourbon, being persistent, hating being called a celebrity chef, how it's dif...

Country artist Jay Allen joins us (8:45 mark) to talk about finding his sound, his mother's battle with Alzheimer's, sharing that story, getting to Nashville, being on The Voice, marrying Kylie Morgan, and more. Plus, Chad Watson joins us (1:25 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about grilling and whiskey. For more on Jay, visit https://www.jayallenofficial.com/ or find him on social media. Don't for...

Country artist/songwriter Madeline Edwards joins us (11:10 mark) to talk about good tequila, her album Crashlanded, nearly using a different artist than Dolly in her hit "Mama, Dolly, Jesus," finding her sound, her biggest musical influences, growing up in California and Texas, a few special performances and more. Plus, chef Alison Settle joins us (1:25 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about grilli...

Country artist/songwriter Rodney Rice joins us (9:15 mark) to talk about his bourbon collection, favorite pours, how he got into music, growing up in West Virginia, ending up in Colorado, cutting his first albums, sharing his experiences through songs, his latest album Rodney Rice, heading on tour and more. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us (1:25 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about grilling and cra...

Country entertainer Austin Tolliver join us (9:10 mark) to talk about growing up in a football family, leaving sports behind, getting into music, growing up in Louisiana, how a bet in the music studio paid off, being an entertainer, his latest singles, finding his sound and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us (1:25 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about grilling and pairing it with the right cocktails....

Country artist Cowboy Troy join us (10:30 mark) to talk about good whiskey, working with John Rich’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey, his Hick Hop Kitchen, creating a seasoning, how he got into cooking, getting back into the studio, showing off his creative sides, balancing it all, and more. Plus, cicerone Kevin Patterson joins us (1:30 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about what's going on in the craft be...

Country artist/songwriter Jonathan Hutcherson join us (8:35 mark) to talk about about growing up in Kentucky, his mother's journal entry on his musical talents, going on The Voice, his moderate to severe hearing loss, how that impacts him on stage, his latest singles, getting to Nashville, being able to tour and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us (1:30 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about warmer wea...

Chris Davisson, of the Davisson Brothers Band, join us (17:35 mark) to talk about their new album Home Is Where the Heart Is (out April 28), what was it like growing up in West Virginia, how they got into music, how their new album came together with songwriting retreats, why the album has a different feel to it than others, where their inspiration comes when writing songs, being on the Opry stage...

Country artist Matt Koziol joins us (9:55 mark) to talk about always wanting to play music since he was young, how his music teachers made a big impact on him, receiving feedback from students, pre-show rituals, having no back-up plans, his journey so far, getting to tour with Whiskey Myers, his latest album and more. Plus, chef Alison Settle joins us (1:30 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about De...

Country singer/entrepreneur Tommy Townsend joins us (9:00 mark) to talk about getting into the (legal) moonshine business, how he found his family's recipe, his family's history with moonshine, meeting Waylon Jennings, getting to work with Waylon, what delayed his Southern Man album, how it finally was released, his career, getting back in the studio and more. Plus, cicerone Kevin Patterson joins...

Country singer/entrepreneur Craig Campbell joins us (13:00 mark) to talk about having fun on social media, what it's like to raise daughters, meeting his wife, how he got to Nashville and ran out of gas, being part of Luke Bryan's band, his early hits, having the record label go under, releasing his new album The Lost Files: Exhibit A, being a business owner, running for city council, what's next...

Country singer/songwriter Frank Ray joins us (7:55 mark) to talk about his drink of choice, when he got into music, growing up in New Mexico & Texas, taking a different career path, music being an outlet, what pushed him to Nashville, looking back on his journey, finding his sound, his latest EP, what's next and more. Plus, Alison Settle joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about far...

Country singer/songwriter Reid Haughton joins us (14:15 mark) to talk about his viral video, wanting to play guitar, getting into singing, how he landed his first gig in Auburn, growing up in a small town, being on tour now, his latest singles Day You Don't & She Is, finding his sound, what's next and more. Plus, Chad Watson (aka MyDailyBourbon) joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to ask th...