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This week we sit down with my good friend Jude Dyllan Martinez. Jude is a songwriter and producer based out of Ennis, TX. We had a great conversation, talked about playing in a band, the Nashville writing process, and the lessons learned on his journey from an artist to a songwriter.   instagram.com/judedyllan  facebook.com/JudeDyllan

In this week’s episode we sit down with the artistic director at Dallas’ Kessler Theater, Jeff Liles. Jeff has done it all in the music industry and he shares some interesting stories about his early days at Theater Gallery in Deep Ellum. I have wanted to sit down with Jeff for some time now, we barely scratched the surface, but it was well worth the wait!  thekessler.org  instagram.com/...

This week marks the first anniversary of our podcast and we’re closing out our first season the same way we started it - with a badass female artist! Jalesa Jessie aka Chief Cleopatra is an independent artist based in Austin, TX who is currently making waves in the industry. We talked about her upbringing, her fascination with drummer Jon Theodore, and her moves to Austin. Her hard work is finally...

Chaz Knight was a legendary part of the Dallas radio scene during the 90s and early 2000s. We recently sat down and had a great conversation about his stints at 97.1 and 105.3, The Local Show, and his band Red Leather. Chaz shared some great stories and life lessons, and he didn’t hold back.   www.reverbnation.com/RedLeather   editmycredit.net

In this week’s episode we sit down with Russ Hewitt. Russ is a Flamenco artist who recently released a single called “Chasing Horizons,” featuring Nuno Bettencort of the band Extreme. We talk about Russ’ early days studying classical guitar, playing in rock bands, and recording his debut album with his all-star band.   linktr.ee/russhewittmusic

This week we sit down with Brittany Elliott and Johnny Araya. Brittany is a tattoo artist based out of San Antonio, TX, and Johnny is a former guitar tech who has worked for bands such as Slayer, Danzig, and Misfits. Together they own The Haunted Chapel which designs unique enamel pins, stickers, and one-of-a-kind heavy metal coffee tables!   bztattoo.com thehauntedchapel.com

For this week’s episode I drove back to my hometown of Corsicana, TX to sit down with head coach Monica Aldama, star of the Netflix series Cheer! Nothing was off-limits with “the queen”; she answered all of my questions about Cheer, Dancing With the Stars, and her brand new book “Full Out”. I had a great time catching up with my former classmate and I hope you enjoy our conversation.   linktr.ee/M...

This week we chat with director and independent filmmaker, Justin Powers. Justin recently released a documentary, “Everything is A OK” which covers the Dallas punk scene from the late 1970’s to the early 2000’s. It features interviews with The Nervebreakers, Riot Squad, Loco Gringos, Pumpin Ethyl and tons of others! We talk about the making of the movie, how the pandemic helped him focus on editin...

This week we sit down with artist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Kellindo Parker. Kellindo is lead guitarist and collaborator with Janelle Monae. We met up at Dallas’ Three Links which set the vibe for a great conversation! We discussed his famous uncles (Maceo and Melvin Parker), jammin’ with Prince, what he’d order for breakfast, and so much more.  kellindo.com instagram.com...

In this week’s episode we have the pleasure of chatting with my friend Kenny Barnwell. Kenny is a guitar tech / production manager based out of Tampa, Fl, and ALSO an actor, published author, entrepreneur, and a concert promoter! I’ve been wanting to interview Kenny for a while now and our schedules finally lined up. He takes us through his incredible journey in the entertainment industry, from ha...

This week we sit down with John Zaskoda, the production manager for Billy Bob's Texas also known as “The Worlds Largest Honky Tonk.” Located in the Ft. Worth Stockyards, Billy Bob's host some of the biggest names in music entertainment as well as regional acts and up-and-comers. John walks us through what a normal day looks like for both small and big shows. We talk about the various jobs he’s don...

On this week’s episode we sit down with Dallas based country singer, Big Joe Walker! We talk about what it was like for him growing up playing piano and how he tried to create a trio out of a duo with his best friend and drummer, Chris Johnson. Joe gives us his thoughts on songwriting, shares a story about the time he was covered in pizza at a Pat Green show, and tells us all about his upcoming al...

On today’s show I sit down with my friend and Duran Duran co-worker, Phil Kemp. Phil is a fellow guitar tech who got his start in this business working for Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders) and the story of how he landed the job is even more unbelievable! He also tells me about the time Phil Collen (Def Leppard) played his custom Jackson guitar live, who else he’s toured with, and what...

This week we talk to Ian Rendall, founder of The Guitarwrist. The Guitarwrist is a nonprofit organization which repurposes guitar strings donated by artists to make amazing jewelry. 100% of the profits go to a charity of the artist’s choice. Ian talks about how he started The Guitarwrist, the string treatment process, and what he has planned for the future!   theguitarwrist.co.uk

In today’s episode we sit down with a guitarist and songwriter who I've known for the better part of 30 years, Ted Levin. Ted heads up a trio called Sweet Crooner who play all the hits from the 50’s and early 60’s. In our discussion, Ted tells us a few stories of what brought him from NYC to Texas, what it’s like playing in the Dallas metal scene and about the time he auditioned for Marilyn Manson...

In this week’s episode we have my good buddy Tim Craven on the show. Tim is a former FOH engineer and tour manager who now spends the majority of his time working out of his home studio. He chats to us about his career with NFL Films, mixing Slayer, and the time he spent with Chuck D! We even talk a little bit about our time on the road together.  timcravenmusic.com

Today we sit down with my friend and singer/songwriter, Ben Danaher. Ben is a writer of “sad songs” and takes us through what it’s like to be an independent artist in Nashville. He discusses touring with national artists and breaks down the merch split. Ben also shares a hilarious Waffle House story, what it's like to tour and how he's just making it happen!  bendanaher.com

In episode 37 we venture out to the City of Angels to check in with guitarist Nick Emde aka Cultprit. Nick plays with the industrial rock band Contracult Collective and we sat down to chat after their recent performance at the Welcome to Rockville Festival. Nick and I have been friends for a long time and I wanted to find out what he’s been up to (musically) over these last few years. I ended up f...

In this week’s episode we have the pleasure of chatting with the multi-talented Noelle Jordan! Noelle is a graduate of Howard University and works in the live music industry as a lightning designer, stage manager, backline technician and digital media producer. Noelle is a strong advocate for mental health and hosts a podcast called “What’s Up Roadie, How You Doin?” which puts a spotlight on this...

On today’s show I catch up with my old friend and fellow tech, Detrick Lowman. Detrick is the long-time stage manager & drum tech for the band, The Roots. He’s also the Senior Music Coordinator for Late Night with Seth Myers - which makes him one of the busiest guys in the business! Despite working two jobs, he made time to chat with me and break down a typical day in his life. We shared a cou...

In today’s episode I sit down with my friends Jon “Sully” Sullivan & Adam Nañez of Sully Guitars. I visited Little Elm, TX where we met up at their shop. They walked me through what it was like at the beginning of Sully Guitars. We also discuss what artists helped put them on the map, my favorite Sully model: the Custom Series Concorde, and what Sully Guitars have in store for 2022!  sull...

This week we sit down with the multi-talented, Austin-based bassist, Ben Post! Ben plays bass guitar and keyboards for the band Mass Minor and bass guitar for the Dallas-based Duran Duran tribute band, Wild Boys. Ben and I talk about Mass Minor’s current vinyl release, some of his bass heroes, as well as the resurgence of that classic 80’s sound!  massminor.com  facebook.com/massminormus...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with my good friend and Pat Green FOH engineer, Braxton Henry. We reminisce about Braxton’s early days of being an audio engineer, some of the bands he has toured with, the difference between live and studio settings, and my fear of flying! facebook.com/braxton.henry.7

In this week’s episode I have lunch with none other than former WBC Hall of Fame boxing champion, Christy Salters Martin aka “The Coal Miners Daughter”! Christy's story is the subject of "Deal with the Devil", the second episode of the Netflix five-part docuseries "Untold". She talks to me about a future biopic that is being worked on and we discuss our opinions on the current state of professiona...

On this week’s show we sit down with Toby Lawhon. Toby is lead singer and founder of the band, Marquis of Vaudeville! MoV is known for their extravagant Vaudevillian-inspired shows like A Clockwork Wonderland: Through Aether & Mysterium. They have had their music featured in multiple TV series’s such as Charmed and Dexter. Toby shares his story of how he started playing guitar, joined his firs...