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Send us Fan Mail On Episode 26, we catch up with Mike Harmeier, lead vocalist and chief songwriter in Austin’s honky-tonk revivalists Mike & The Moonpies. During this one, we talk about their stellar string of albums like The Real Country, The Hard Way, and Mockingbird, preserving honky-tonk and country music, songwriting, and paying their dues across Texas. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 025, Texas songwriter John Baumann returns. This go-around, we talk about co-writing with folks like Wade Bowen and Cory Morrow, working on the craft, and last year's Vices. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Episode 024 is with singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham. We talk about his early roots and proper debut album Mescalito, evolving as a writer and storyteller, discovering new sonic territory, living in California, and his latest album, Fear and Saturday Night. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 023 is another recorded night at Blue Light Live. This time around, it's a listen in of a week during The Singer-Songwriter Competition. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Episode 022 is a Buddy Holly Tribute episode. Much like the previous Guy Clark edition, we set up a couple of microphones at The Blue Light Live and recorded some of Lubbock's finest singer-songwriters performing Holly tunes.  New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 021 is with singer-songwriters Drew Kennedy and Josh Grider. We talk about moving to the Texas Hill Country after growing up in Pennsylvania and New Mexico, collaborating and co-writing, and navigating Nashville and Texas. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 020 is with Ft. Worth singer-songwriter Rodney Parker. We talk about Parker's recently finished third studio album Bomber Heights , working with Matt Pence, Parker's Lubbock ties, and the songs of the band's pair of EPs, The Apology I and II.  New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcas...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 019 is with Zach McGinn of Dolly Shine. We talk about their latest album, Walkabout, progressive country roots, West Texas, '90s country, and Stephenville's music scene. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Episode 018 is with another set of Lubbock songwriting legends--D.G. Flewellyn, Mike Pritchard, and Brandon Adams. Again, we talk about breaking into the Lubbock music scene, old venues, and hear stories from the trio.  New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Episode 017 is with three of Lubbock's finest songwriters--Cary Swinney, Wade Parks, and Brandon Adams. We swap stories, Lubbock's music sub-culture, navigating Lubbock then and now, and West Texas songwriting traditions. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 016 is with Wade Bowen. Before his sold out Blue Light Street Show, we talk about up-and-coming days in Lubbock and West Texas, collaborating with longtime friend and contemporary Randy Rogers, and what's coming next for the Texas songwriter.  New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 15,  I'm joined by singer-songwriter Chris King. We talk about his latest album, Animal , Texas music, the warping definitions of Americana, and '80s legends Rodney Crowell and Bruce Springsteen. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 14,  I'm joined by singer-songwriter K. Phillips. During this conversation, we talk about Phillips' early San Angelo roots, recording with Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, covering the likes of Lubbock music, legends like Joe Ely and Robert Earl Keen, and his forthcoming album. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 13,  I'm joined by singer-songwriters Ross Cooper, Ben Danaher, and David Borné. Over a few cups of coffee at Third & Lindsley, we talk about moving to Nashville, finding like-minded collaborators, new and upcoming projects, and keeping roots back home. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 12,  I'm joined by singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen. On this one, we talk about the highs and lows of Sons of Fathers, laying low for the past year, songwriting, and readying his new album, due out this summer, My Gospel. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Supp...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 11 is a Guy Clark tribute show. The Texas legend passed away at age 74 this week. This week, we set up a couple of microphones in the pool room of Blue Light and recorded some Clark songs. Part 2 of 2. 01) "Anyhow, I Love You" Charlie Shafter 02) "Boats to Build" Ross Cooper 03) "The Carpenter" Benton Leachman 04) "Rita Ballou" Wade...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 10 is a Guy Clark tribute show. The Texas legend passed away at age 74 this week. This week, we set up a couple of microphones in the pool room of Blue Light and recorded some Clark songs. Part 1 of 2. 01) "Texas Cookin'" Randall King 02) "Homegrown Tomatoes" Mark Erickson 03) "She Ain't Goin' Nowhere" Zoe Carter 04) "All S...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 9, I'm joined by Nashville by songwriter Grady Spencer. During this one, we talk about his latest album, The Line Between , his Lubbock roots, moving to Ft. Worth, and growing as a storyteller. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 8, I'm joined by Nashville by way of Dallas songwriter Troy Cartwright. During this one, we talk about moving to Nashville, navigating the songwriter realm, his debut EP Bull Run , and what's coming next. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the sh...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 7 of New Slang, I'm joined by songwriters William Clark Green and BJ Barham of American Aquarium. We talk about how experiences shape and form songs, the similarities/differences between North Carolina and Texas, rural roots, and what's next for both. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 6 of New Slang, I'm joined by Ben Hussey of Dolly Shine and Six Market Blvd. During this one, we talk about Dolly Shine, 6MB, being a pioneering voice within the Stephenville music scene, and stepping into the producing role. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Stor...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 5 of New Slang, I'm joined by Danny Cadra and Parker Morrow to talk about the passing of country music legend Merle Haggard. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 4 of New Slang, I'm joined by songwriter Drew Kennedy. During this conversation, we talk about his eighth studio album, At Home in The Big Lonesome . New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 3 of New Slang, I'm joined by Texas songwriter Shane Smith. He and his band–The Saints–are hot off the release of their sophomore album, the rich, gritty, and earthy Geronimo . During this episode, we talk about songwriting, Geronimo, and capturing the essence of the American West. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang...

Send us Fan Mail On the second episode of New Slang, I'm joined by Texas singer-songwriter John Baumann. He stopped by one Saturday morning after playing a sold-out show at The Blue Light the night before. On the episode, we talk about his evolution as a songwriter, The Wallflowers, and some of his songs. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Mer...