Rogue Country Podcast

This week I go Into the Van with Matt from the Hardcore Country pioneers Silo! We talk their brand new record Glitter and Gold, the value of seizing opportunities when they happen, the value of memes, marketing and so much more! https://silo.band/ https://www.facebook.com/silocountry

Into the Van we go with the awesome Catherine the Great! The solo project of East-Tennessean, Catherine Backus, we talk songwriting, Bluegrass, politics in music, staying motivated and so much more! https://www.facebook.com/catherinethegreatmusic https://catherinethegreatmusic.com/

For episode 29 of Into the Van, I got to sit down with the incredible talented Roseanne Reid! A phenomenal songwriter from Scotland, we talk her creative and songwriting process, songwriting camps with Steve Earle, recording in Brooklyn NYC and so much more!   https://www.roseannereid.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RoseanneReidMusic

This week we go Into the Van with Zach King! A pillar of the Pennsylvania Roots community, we talk starting a label, booking and promoting shows and Zach's own brilliant music, releasing it on cassette, rap music and more! Let's do this!    https://linktr.ee/kingfishandfriends

Step Into the Van with Minnestota based Eli Gardiner! After just releasing the brilliant The Fire and The Medicine, we talk about the writing and recording process, staying true to your art and so much more. Go listen.    https://www.facebook.com/eliandthewolves/ https://eligardiner.com/

We go Into the Van with Austin Stirling! Austin is a Dark Roots songwriter who has toured around the world! I chat to Austin about songwriting, writers block, productivity, touring and so much more!   https://www.austinstirling.com/ https://www.facebook.com/austinstirling77/

Joining me for Into the Van for this episode is the great Charlie Marie! A Country singer from Rhode Island, we talk her latest E.P, upcoming record, songwriting and so much more!   http://charliemariemusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CharlieMarie401

Into the Van we go with the multi talented Jane Allison! A multi talented Folk singer, comedian, actress and writer that has just released her new single "Magdalene" and currently stars in the TV show "Intelligence".     https://janeallison.net/ https://www.facebook.com/janeallisonmus

Join me for the last episode of 2020 with the brilliant Rachel Cholst from Adobe and Teardrops! A champion of new music and artists, we talk about comic books and country music, writing for No Depression and other publications and how she started her writing career and even the book series Redwall!   https://linktr.ee/rachel.cholst

Welcome to episode 20 of Into the Van with the brilliant Harry Pedigo. Fusing Country and Traditional Roots music with Extreme music and Black Metal, you know I had to talk to Harry about his process, his new record Dylan is Dead and all else in between! https://www.facebook.com/harrypedigomusic/ https://harrypedigomusic.bandcamp.com/

Welcome to episode 19 with the incredible Bella White! After listening to her debut album "Just Like Leaving", I had to speak to Bella and talk being a modern Bluegrass/Country musician, social media, touring and so much more!   https://www.facebook.com/thebellawhitemusic https://bellawhitemusic.com/  

Join me Into the Van with the wonderful Ben Caplan as we discuss podcasting, touring, the different processes between songwriting and writing for music theatre and so much more! I am a huge fan of Ben's so this was a really cool chat!   http://www.bencaplan.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/bencaplanmusic

Join me for episode 17 of Into the Van with Country singer Luke Hendrickson! We talk touring and songwriting, networking with other artists and so much more including the process behind Luke's phenomenal album One Night at the Crystal Lounge!   http://www.lukehendricksonmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lukehendricksonmusic  

Join me on Episode 16 with the legendary Danny Vaughn. The powerhouse vocalist behind Tyketto, Waysted, one half of Snake Oil & Harmony with Dan Reed and an excellent solo artist with the release of his latest record "Myths, Legends and Lies".   We talk songwriting, touring, longevity and an impressive career in the music game! This is a great talk so make sure you listen!   https://www.dannyvaugh...

On Episode 15, I sit down with Robert Henry! Robert Henry is an authentic Honky-Tonk and Traditional Country singer fusing modern sensibilities with that classic sound. We had a chat about songwriting sessions in Nashville, his metal roots, touring during the pandemic and so much more!   https://www.roberthenrymusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RobertHenryBand  

On episode 14 of Into the Van, I sit down with down to earth and all around interesting guy Beans on Toast! I chat with the "Drunk Folk Singer" about writing songs full of social commentary, how he started as a musician and how he currently operates as a successful, indepedent musician!    https://beansontoastmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/beansontoastmusic

For episode 13, I sit down with Nashville based singer-songwriter duo The Danberrys to talk their new album "Shine", writing and working as a duo, touring, spirituality and lyrics and so much more!  The Danberrys are somehow both charmingly old-world and very much of this moment. The married couple’s rich pastoral blues and muscly folk evoke the big-hearted storytelling of pioneering giants like t...

On this weeks Into the Van, I have the pleasure of talking to West Virginian native Charles Wesley Godwin. Charles released one of my favourite records last year Seneca, and I sit down with him to talk touring, writing and recording, opening for acts like Ward Davis and Charles' recent Scandinavian tour and so much more! https://www.facebook.com/charlesgodwinmusic/ http://www.charleswgodwin.com/ L...

On episode 11 I sit down with Americana renegade Emilia Quinn! Known for energetic live performances, honest songwriting and weaving together blues, rock and country, we chat about the UK Country Scene, recording during lockdown, open mics and so much more! https://www.facebook.com/emiliaquinnmusic/ https://www.emiliaquinnmusic.com/ Find your preferred platform to listen to here - https://linktr.e...

I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with Southern Gothic, Blues Rock powerhouse Drew Dixon and talk songwriting, touring as an independent artist and booking shows, opening for the one and only Lynryd Skynryd and so much more!    http://www.iamdrewdixon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/iamdrewdixon/

This episode I sit down with the brilliant Anthony Simpkins of GemsOnVHS to discuss Country and Folk music, starting a YouTube channel and recording musicians and we have surprise song by the wonderful Josh OKeefe! https://www.youtube.com/user/GemsOnVHS https://www.facebook.com/GemsOnVHS/ https://www.facebook.com/joshokeefeofficial/

This week I (virtually) get Into the Van with Pet Patsilivas of the Caged In Podcast! A weekly podcast breaking down Nic Cage films with his guests, this conversation is NOT just about how great Nicolas Cage and his movies are! We talk about starting a podcast and building a fanbase, approaching guests and a goldmine of information for all you podders and casters!   https://linktr.ee/Petrospatsili...

This week, I sit down with the powerhouse front man of The Plott Hounds , Noah Alexander and their trusted tour manager Patrick Adas. The Plott Hounds are a Southern Rock/Country Blues band from Anoka, Minnesota and have been blazing a trail across the USA and even two stops over to the UK including a blistering set at Ramblin' Man Fair. We get into the ins and outs of touring, nationally and inte...

I sit down with the wonderful Tom Ward of Merrick: The Sensational Elephant Man An independent comic creator, rebel and crowd funding master mind, we talk indie comics, kickstarting your own projects and building a fan base as well as so much more! You can get the first issue of the brilliant Merrick: The Sensational ElephantMan digitally for free by following the link below as well as checking ou...

Tania is one of the masterminds behind Manchester based promoters The Hen House presents. Hen House puts on some of the best Roots, Country and Traditional shows in the North West and I sat down with Tania to see how it all started and what bands and artists can and should do when dealing with promoters as well as any budding people wanting to put a show of their own on! https://www.facebook.com/h...