I WAS IN THAT BAND!

This week on I Was in That Band! , I'm joined by Chris Stamey. Chris has had an incredible career, from co-founding The dB's to performing with Big Star, as well as building an impressive body of solo work. We spend some time talking about his new album, Modernism , a fascinating collection that reimagines classic songs alongside new takes on some of his own material. We also discuss his work as a...

This week on I WAS IN THAT BAND! , I sit down with my old friend, Danny Balis . You may know Danny from his years in Dallas radio, but at heart he's always been a musician and songwriter. We talk about his current projects, Sir Daniel Esquire and Silver Skylarks , his love for the Denton music scene, and the community that helped shape him. Danny shares stories about growing up in West Texas, find...

This week on I Was In That Band! , Grady sits down with guitarist, producer, songwriter, and longtime friend Don Cento. Don has spent decades following his own creative path, whether that meant jazz, rock, Americana, instrumental music, or whatever else happened to catch his imagination. The two share stories from years in the DFW music scene, memories of gigs and mutual experiences, and talk abou...

Jimmy McDonough joins Grady Sandlin on this episode of I WAS IN THAT BAND! for a sprawling conversation about music obsession, biography writing, bootlegs, producers, record collectors, and the emotional toll of telling someone else's story honestly. Best known for acclaimed books on Gary Stewart, Neil Young, Tammy Wynette, Al Green, and Russ Meyer, Jimmy reflects on the overwhelming response to I...

This week Grady visits remotely with longtime friend Nathan Brown — better known to many as Browningham — originally from Fort Worth, Texas. Nathan talks about his musical beginnings, the creation and evolution of Browningham, and the years he spent taking his unique DIY project on the road before eventually settling back down in Fort Worth. Along the way, the conversation dives into music culture...

This week on I Was In That Band , I sit down with North Texas mainstay Reggie Rueffer — a true musician's musician whose career runs deeper and more varied than most folks realize. Reggie first made his mark with the band Spot, whose hit song broke nationally. From there, he stepped onto even bigger stages, including a standout run playing fiddle for country legend Charley Pride . Reggie shares st...

This week on I Was In That Band , we sit down with Texas bassist Aden Bubeck — a player whose resume stretches from North Texas dancehalls all the way to the biggest stages in the world. Aden is a standout member of Raised Right Men and a University of North Texas jazz studies graduate whose career has taken him to the highest levels of the business. He's toured, recorded, and appeared on major br...

This week on I WAS IN THAT BAND , I sit down with Eric Pulido — known for his work with Midlake , as well as his solo project EB The Younger and the creative collective Banquet . We talk about what it really means to stay creative over the long haul — building community, collaborating with friends, and continuing to push forward even when the path isn't clear. Eric also shares insight into his wor...

This week on I WAS IN THAT BAND , we sit down with Noel Haggard for an honest and deeply personal conversation about legacy, identity, and growing up in one of country music's most iconic families. Noel shares what it was really like being raised by and around legends — and how much of his upbringing actually came from his paternal grandmother, who played a central role in shaping his life. We tal...

This week on I Was In That Band , host Grady Sandlin sits down with Fort Worth troubadour Keegan McInroe . Keegan has built a life on the road, traveling across the United States and Europe sharing his songs with audiences far and wide. In this episode, we talk about how he first got into music, what sparked his love of the open road, and how a life spent traveling continues to shape his songwriti...

This week on I Was In That Band , Grady sits down with Will Kapanos — best known for his work with early-2000s Denton favorites, Jet Screamer . Having known each other for years through the Denton music community, Grady and Will revisit their shared history, including their first impressions of one another and the scene that shaped them both. What follows is a deep dive into Will's musical develop...

This week on I Was in That Band , I'm joined by Scott Danbom — longtime member of Centro-matic and South San Gabriel , current bandmate of Alejandro Escovedo , and the creative force behind his solo project Static Diary . Scott and I dig deep into the art of listening, adapting on the fly, and finding your voice inside someone else's music. We talk about tone, texture, instincts, and the subtle sk...

In this episode of I Was In That Band , host Grady Sandlin sits down with singer-songwriter Glen Mitchell . Originally from London, England, Glen's love for country music led him across the Atlantic to Nashville, where he built a career working as a "ringer" for major touring acts. After years in Music City, he recently relocated to North Texas, continuing to carve out his own path as an independe...

This week on I WAS IN THAT BAND! , I'm joined by Floramay Holliday for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in songs, stories, and the people who bring them to life. We dig into the lasting impact of Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead , how that music continues to shape the way artists think about freedom, feel, and community, and what it means to carry those ideas forward in your own work. We also talk...

In this bonus episode of I Was In That Band , I sit down solo for the first time to share some personal reflections on Bob Weir and what his music has meant to me. I talk about how I first found my way into the Grateful Dead, what drew me in, and how that music became part of my life. I also reflect on the times I was lucky enough to see Bob Weir live, and how those experiences shaped my relations...

This week on I Was In That Band , I'm joined by Denton native Claire Morales . Claire has been performing since childhood, and her journey has taken her through songwriting, recording, touring, and learning how to stay creatively engaged when those cycles start to feel routine. We talk about the work behind the work—how to keep things fresh, how to recognize when something needs to change, and how...

This week on I Was In That Band , Grady Sandlin sits down with longtime friend and collaborator Daniel Markham , a prolific West Texas singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose sound moves easily between many genres and influences. Daniel shares stories about his musical origins growing up in West Texas, the creative energy that keeps him constantly writing and recording, and his instinct for knowin...

This week on I Was In That Band! , Grady sits down with songwriter Daniel Rush Folmer . They talk about Daniel's music, their shared history in the North Texas scene, and the web of mutual friends and collaborators that shaped their journeys. The conversation also touches on addiction, recovery, and the healing power of creativity.

This week, Grady sits down with G.I. Sanders — musician, label owner, and lifelong advocate for North Texas music. From his early days playing in local bands to running a record store and a DFW-centric reissue record label, G.I. shares his story with candid humor and honesty. They talk about the evolution of the DFW music scene, lessons learned from life on both sides of the stage, and the passion...

This week on I Was In That Band , Grady sits down with instrumentalist, singer, composer, and creative force Poppy Xander . Known for her wide-ranging projects across genres, Poppy opens up about what it means to live as an artist with  many interests and identities. We talk about feminism in the music world , the creative challenges of juggling multiple projects , and the balancing act between au...

This week on I Was In That Band! , my guest is Steve Carter—better known as Little Jack Melody. We dig into questions of identity, chasing success, band life, and the unforgettable disasters of the stage. Steve's singular perspective on music and living shines through in this candid and entertaining conversation.

This week we welcome our friend and longtime collaborator Ryan Thomas Becker to the podcast. Ryan has a deep history with both Grady and producer Brian Hutson, and together they revisit years of shared experiences—musical projects formed, bands dissolved, and everything that came in between. Ryan opens up about his creative path, the lessons learned along the way, and the excitement around his upc...

My guest this week is the incomparable Jeffrey Barnes — a true multi-instrumentalist and a cornerstone of Denton's legendary band Brave Combo . Jeffrey and I dig into his fascinating journey: from discovering his passion for music, to joining Brave Combo and helping shape their iconic, genre-bending sound that's brought polka, rock, and world music together in ways nobody else dared. We also talk...

This week on I WAS IN THAT BAND! my guest is Texas songwriter Mark Allan Atwood . We dig into his lifelong focus on songwriting, his past and present band projects, and the winding path that's carried him through the Texas music scene. Mark shares candid thoughts on the current state of the music business and venues, the changes he's witnessed over the years, and where he sees himself headed next....

This week on I Was In That Band, Grady sits down with Texas roots troubadour Guthrie Kennard. From his early days in Virginia rock bands to decades of hard-earned cred in the Texas blues and Americana scenes, Guthrie shares stories from the road, collaborations with legends like Buddy Miles, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Rocky Hill, and Marc Benno—and the songwriting philosophy that's carried him around the...