Songwriters Meetup in Marble Falls hosted by john Arthur martinez

We celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, June 21, 4:00-7:00 p.m., with Songwriters MeetUp special guest Bernie Nelson, host john Arthur martinez, and master of ceremonies, Amber Westerman. Perhaps with a song about light, life, growth, and the prospect of a bountiful harvest in the future? Bernie Nelson first gained respect as a songwriter on the streets of Music Row in Nashv...

Songwriters MeetUp Podcast taped on May 17, at Brass Hall in Marble Falls, Texas with William B.B. Morse, who recorded and with Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson, and played the Austin City Limits stage with Floyd Tillman, the CMA Hall of Famer who called Marble Falls home. Morse shared stories of his European travels with podcast host john Arthur martinez, his studio work with Willie Nelson and Mer...

Dearest Lyric and Melody Writers, Brady Beal talks about playing guitar with Universal/MCA recording artist Parker McCollum, opening for George Strait, and others, and, of course, his days in Marble Falls, Texas. Beal’s songs are unique, passionate, and energetic, leaving listeners with a lasting impression, whether they are rousing anthems or tender ballads. He was recently signed to Armadillo Re...

Garrett Bradford burst onto the national music scene with his breakout single, “This Way of Life,” after it was featured on the hit TV show Yellowstone (Season 3, Episode 9). Garrett was raised in the world of rodeos, ranches and the Western culture, including personal experience with bucking horses and bulls! In 2023, Garrett won the prestigious Texas Songwriter U contest, hosted by Jack Ingram ,...

Songwriters MeetUp, held the 3rd Sunday of each month in Marble Falls, Texas at Brass Hall, features critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter, Kimmie Rhodes . In 1996 Kimmie Rhodes released West Texas Heaven , an album that marked a ground-breaking moment in her career as a singer-songwriter, to critical acclaim. Chosen as "best of the year" by many publications worldwide, including USA Today it fea...

Songwriters MeetUp, Podcast, and Original Music Open Mic on Sunday, January 18, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Brass Hall in Marble Falls. Sign up at 3:15 P.M. (or a tad earlier) for the open mic (absolutely no cover songs). Our goal is to start the podcast earlier to allow more time for your songs. The welcome and introductions will kick off at 4:00 P.M. with a brief student guitar presentation f...

Songwriters Meetup, Podcast & Open Mic: Braedon Barnhill shares his journey, Sun., Dec. 21, from 4-8 P.M. at Brass Hall, Marble Falls. Sign-up for the songwriters' open mic at 3:15 P.M. (or a tad earlier). Our goal is to start the podcast earlier to allow more time for songwriters. The welcome and introductions will kick off at 4:00 P.M., followed by this month’s special guest, Braedon Barnhil...

Bob Livingston helped to shape the Texas Outlaw music movement as he played bass and accompanied Michael Murphy, Jerry Jeff Walker, and briefly, Willie Nelson. As an original member of the Lost Gonzo Band he played a pivotal role in American music history, according to Rolling Stone Magazine. Podcast host, john Arthur martinez, coaxes a few great stories from Livingston at the Songwriters Meetup i...

Gary P. Nunn goes back to the early days of the Texas outlaw movement when he roomed with Michael Martin Murphy, played bass and keyboards with The Lost Gonzo Band, and briefly played bass with Willie. He'll discuss his iconic "London Homesick Blues" and discuss "The Last Thing I Needed, First Thing This Morning," recorded by Willie and recently by Chris Stapleton.