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Today's pod guests are one of the coolest AND cutest bands in Austin, TX! We get to talk with Kelly, Jace, Kody and Violet of Madam Radar about Palindromes, The Goose on Lime Creek, band names, family bands, The Finishing School, female musicians, genre lines and their new album “Motel”. Enjoy! Find Madam Radar's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.madamradar.com/ Thanks to our spon...

I recently discovered Boone when my boyfriend judged a songwriting competition that Boone won, and then I realized he is literally GREAT at everything. Our friends at The Goose on Lime Creek linked us back up to have this conversation. We talked about teleprompters, goth country, cover songs, music for film and acting among many things. Enjoy! Find Boone's music, tour dates and merch at https:...

Today, I interview a legend! Gary P Nunn joins the pod to talk about the Texas Country Music Cruise, writing a book, friendship with Willie Nelson, drummers and Texas Music Heritage. Find Gary P's music, tour dates and merch at https://garypnunn.com/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing , 8750 Festival , CH Lonestar Promo & Release Rocket Media ! Interested in spons...

Today we make a new friend! ISMAY is an outstanding human and artist based in California who happens to have a podcast of her own on The Bluegrass Situation podcast network! We went wayyy over on time so you're welcome and I hope you enjoy learning about ISMAY as much as I did! Find ISMAY's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.ismaymusic.com/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode,...

Today's guest is one of my bestest friends in the whole world, Mr Wear My Ring himself, the one and only... BART CROW! We talk about everything from sales tax and pranks to parenthood and career trajectories. Enjoy! Find Bart's music, tour dates and merch at https://bartcrowmusic.com/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing , 8750 Festival & CH Lonestar Promo ! Int...

Two of my favorite brothers in the Texas music, Garrett and Stewart Mann make up The Statesboro Revue and they joined me on the couches for this weeks episode. We talk about using AI for tasks, back hair, battling siblings and their brand new Self-Titled album! Find Stateboro Revue's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.statesbororevue.com/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand D...

My fairly new and HILARIOUS friend, Steve Trevino, kindly welcomed us into his home podcast studio to film this episode. We talk about sleeping with your road manager, comedy and music parallels, representing Mexican-American culture, The Comedy Store, and mentors. Find Steve's tour dates and merch at https://stevetrevino.com/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing &...

KC Johns is an incredible singer-songwriting artist based in Nashville, Tennesee and we had an incredible conversation live from the mountain at Steamboat MusicFest 2025! In this episode we get into Old Fashioned’s, cruise ship jobs, Nashville, singing in the mountains and touring overseas. Find KC's music, tour dates and merch at https://kcjohns.rocks/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode,...

Sundance Head is not only one of my oldest friends in the Texas Country scene, but a previous WINNER of NBC's The Voice and probably the most insanely talented individual alive. In this episode we discuss divine intervention, only fans, shooting yourself (accidentally), colonoscopies and much more. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing & CH Lonestar Promo ! Intereste...

Dale Brisby is a one of a kind personality, entrepreneur and real life (actual) cowboy. In this episode that was filmed live at The MusicFest at Steamboat 2025 we talk about when Dale and I used to date, haters, documentary making, attitudes and all things rodeo. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing & CH Lonestar Promo ! Interested in sponsoring us? Contact Producer Kyl...

This is one of the more serious (and IMPORTANT) conversations I've had so far on the podcast, and I was lucky enough to get to have it with two good friends. Brendon Anthony is the newly named VP of Big Loud Texas and brilliant fiddler. Jon Randall is a hit song writer, producer and co-founder of Big Loud Texas. We talk about things like the Texas music scene, the politics of live music, Produ...

Welcome to the first of four LIVE episodes from Steamboat MusicFest 2025. Two of my inspirations and great friends helped us kick things off. We get into many topics such as ex-husbands, cassette collections, mortal vs immortal musicians and skinny dipping and they even perform a few live songs. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing & CH Lonestar Promo ! Interested in sp...

Today we're joined by Chris Brundrett from the award-winning William Chris Wines in Hye, TX. We dig into wine-making, the creation of his label, Texas wines and being your best self. This is the first of many interviews on our horizon where we'll be branching out from the music industry. Please let us know if you have any guest recommendations! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand...

We decided to kick off 2025 with a conversation with one of my oldest friends in the music biz, Kyle Park. He is a brilliant and hilarious mind with lots of great insight into being a professional musician. We talk about gator hunting, Texas wine country, his new band The Texas Trio and even sleep schedules. Hope you enjoy! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Hand Drawn Pressing & CH Lone...

I thought I'd close out the year with some words of reflection. I hope you get something from this and move into 2025 headstrong. Thanks to all of our lovely listeners and especially those of you who are new to the podcast. We're glad to have you! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, The MusicFest at Steamboat , Lakeside Tax & CH Lonestar Promo ! Interested in sponsoring us? Contac...

What an incredible year it's been for the podcast! We have big things planned in 2025. As Kyle says, we are going to expand to other industries as well, like William Chris Winery (we interviewed one of the owners)! I shamelessly ask for an Only Vans laptop, we shoutout our sponsors and ask for more, and reveal we are doing FOUR LIVE PODCASTS AT STEAMBOAT MUSICFEST 2025! Thanks to our sponsors...

Today we have one of my favorite couples on the podcast! Michael is currently Pat Green's drummer and also has a solo artist career. Michaela is the creator and artist behind More Than Music Creations. We talk about losing brain space, being parents and their unique side hustle. Find Michael's music, podcast, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.michaelkelton.com/ Find More Than Music...

Today's guest is my peace & love and all things groovy friend, Alli Mattice! We talk about the making of her record, her journey as a yoga teacher, setting boundaries, and how she merges yoga practice with her art. You're gonna love it! Find Alli's music, podcast, tour dates and merchandise at https://allimatticemusic.com/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, The MusicFest at S...

On today's episode of Only Vans, we have one of my all-time favorite Texas Country singers, Blue Edmondson! We talk about Robert Earl Keen, self-worth, getting Stoney’d and making a record with Wade Bowen. Find more info on Bleu's at https://www.facebook.com/bleuedmondson/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, The MusicFest at Steamboat , Lakeside Tax & CH Lonestar Promo ! Intereste...

My "Redneck, Squeezebox, Mexican" amigo, Sunny Sauceda joins us on the podcast this week to talk about content creation. He's a three-time grammy award winner who's making the switch from Tejano to Texas Country and he has some great insight on content creation, mentality and blurring genre lines to share! Find Sunny's music, podcast, tour dates and merchandise at https://sunny...

My little brother and best friend, Clay Hollis, is my guest on the podcast today! Of course we talk about what he's been up to and his latest song, and then dig deep into... our live sound rigs!? I hope this episode gives you a ton of new insight into the high level of knowledge that's needed to tour like we do as independent artists, but (full disclosure) the second half might go right ov...

One of my favorite people on earth, Dallas Burrow, stopped by for this new episode to talk about owning a music venue, having a complicated past, shamans, Charley Crockett and all the good vibes! Find Dallas's music, podcast, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.dallasburrow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, The MusicFest at Steamboat , Lakeside Tax & CH Lonestar Promo ! I...

Fresh off a new full length album, Mason Lively joins the show to chat with Bri about songwriting, priorities, babies, and the housing market. Do yourself a favor and check out Mason's new album, "Burn The Ground" today! Find Mason's music, podcast, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.masonlively.com/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, The MusicFest at Steamboat , Lakes...

Ryder Grimes is one Texas Country's most exciting up and comers. He's got a vintage old soul style and one-of-a-kind voice. On today's episode we dive into starting early, self-confidence, fashion sense, and the classic "van vs bus" argument. Find Ryder's music, podcast, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.rydergrimes.com/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, The...

Fellow Texan, country musician and podcaster, Jarrod Morris, joins on this week's episode to discuss being "cool", hygiene, meat and the origins of Farriery. This is a hilarious and honest conversation and it was so great getting to know Jarrod. Find Jarrod's music, podcast, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.jarrodmorrismusic.com/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Th...