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We are back with some old favorites quick hit style!  Grammy Nominees - (Off the Top)  Rock and Roll HOF -(26:30)  Oscars - (40:30)  Download, Subscribe & Enjoy!

WE ARE BACK!!     Why has it taken so long - (Off the top)    Happy 20th, Galleywinter - (9:00)   REK plans retirement / Turnpike makes a comeback - (21:00)   Turnpike Ticket Fiasco - (53:21)   Bruce gets rich(er) - (1:01:45)   Download, Subscribe & Enjoy! 

Happy 100th episode of The Co-Write!   We are back with a podcast that needs little introduction. This week we compile a list of our top 15 favorite songs in Texas music.   This list is comprised of songs released after the year 1995.   An era we refer to as the post Pat era of Texas music.   Joining us this week is the host emeritus of The Co-Write, the great Brad Beheler.   We couldn't have done...

To begin any career at the age of 12 is no small feat.   To choose music as that career from such an early age makes it even more daunting.   Matt Hillyer did just that.   Diving headfirst into a career than now spans three over three decades, Matt has proven how the early recognition of what he was supposed to do with his life, coupled a relentless determination to see the years of work rewarded,...

We have an all new episode of The Co-Write this week featuring Josh Crutchmer.   Josh is the author of the new book, "Red Dirt:   Roots Music Born in Oklahoma, Raised in Texas, and At Home Anywhere."   Donovan and I were lucky enough o receive an advanced copy of the book and we both really enjoyed it.   It goes into great detail about the beginning of Oklahoma's Red Dirt music scene and includes...

Today   we welcome Mike McClure to The Co-Write! McClure is on every short list of the best songwriters around. He has well over 10 records to his credit as an artist and scores of others at the helm as producer for groups like Cross Canadian Ragweed, Turnpike Troubadours, Whiskey Myers among many others.   Any history book written about the Red Dirt and Texas Music scene would undoubtedly have a...

It's a special Co-Write/New Slang mashup this week!   We were fortunate enough to sit down last with with Thomas Mooney, the host of the popular podcast New Slang.   We handle the hosting duties here on part one, and once your finished scoot over to New Slang for part two.     We start off with a general interview with Tom, but at the end of the episode we begin a fantasy draft where each of us pi...

Courtney Patton has been wowing fans of independent, Americana music across the country for nearly a decade.   Her deeply insightful and personal songwriting coupled with her undeniable vocal gift has settled Courtney in the top tier of Texas singer/songwriters.   In addition to all of her musical talents, Courtney is one of the smartest, funniest, and most genuine artists in our scene, and it's a...

Brady Black has electrified fans of Texas music for over two decades.   His exciting stage presence is most memorable as a part of the famed Randy Rogers Band, but Brady has a history in the scene that predates that venerable 5 man wrecking crew.   Brady was kind enough to join us for an episode of The Co-Write a few months back, and as always it was a great hang!     Quarantine Talk - Off the top...

Jason Eady has solidified himself as one of Texas' brightest songwriters over his 15 year career making music across the region.   Starting with 2005's, "From Underneath the Old", to 2018's, "I Travel On", and each record in between, Jason's songs reach a depth that few other songwriters will ever know.   Throughout his career Jason has pushed boundaries lyrically and sonically on his journey, and...

Arguably the most recognizable voice to ever appear on The Co-Write, Eric Nadel has been the warm welcome to baseball season we all wait through the dreary Texas winters to hear.   After forty plus years in the radio booth for your Texas Rangers, Eric has imbedded himself and his calls into the memory of every Texas Rangers fan.   As a Ford C. Frick award winner, Eric has been recognized throughou...

On this week's virtual Co-Write hang we have Kyle Nix, fiddle player extraordinaire of the Turnpike Troubadours. Kyle joins us to talk about his debut record "Lightning on the Mountain and Other Short Stories" which is set for release on June 26th. The 17 song compilation features 16 songs written by Nix himself along with an instrumental tune. Nix brought his friends along to help with this proje...

As a co-host of the very successful Dunham and Miller radio program, cohosted with Craig Miller and Gordon Keith, George Dunham has commanded the airwaves on Sports Radio 97.7 FM and 1310 AM the ticket for over 20 years. The show, which matches sports musings with their classic wit on segments such as the 8:40 bit, has become a staple to local, national, and even world wide audiences. (The Ticket...

The Cody Jinks story is one we are all happy to be a part of. He is the definition of "doing it his way." After several years of fronting a metal band in his hometown of Fort Worth, Cody reverted back to his roots of classic country music. Though he has a gruff exterior with a giant beard and covered in tattoos, he's a pretty unassuming and easy to get along with ol' boy at his core. The best way...

This week we caught up with our old pal, Wade Bowen.  A force on the Texas Music Scene for nearly two decades, Wade has proven his ability to stand above the crowd again with his new streaming show, Wade's World.   We discuss Wade's World right off the top.   We talk about how social distancing has allowed us to appreciate the efforts of sound techs and engineers that much more (12:30).  Wade disc...

It's Part 2 with Adam Odor!     Part 2 is a pretty extensive history lesson where Texas music is concerned.  We talk about how Adam got involved in the early stages of the scene, and some of the artists he's worked with (Off the Top).  Adam gives us a rundown on how he got involved in being the production manager for The Music Fest in Steamboat Springs, CO, as well as sharing a couple of hilarious...

This week from quarantine land we have a double whammy!  We sat down with the great Adam Odor for a conversation that felt so good, it lasted two whole episodes.     Adam Odor has a rich history on the production side of many of your favorite Texas music albums.  He has helmed some of the most important projects in modern Texas music, and the lists of artists he has worked with is most impressive....

As we continue or respective quarantines across this great land, The Co-Write was happy to be joined by our great friend, Drew Kennedy.   This episode covers you basic  Covid-19 talk and an update on each others quarantine status. (Off the top)  Diamond records all time. (8:15)  As a streaming concert veteran, Drew gives his take on the future of streaming live music. (14:50). The music world lost...

Greetings all you quarantiners and happy whatever number day this is for you.   The Co-Write has settled in to our respective quarantine locations, and we are primed to bring you the best of seclusion entertainment.   Our first Google Hangout guest is non other than our best buddy, John Baumann.   This week the trio discuss ... The Panhandlers first streaming concert - (5:30) John's first impressi...

Well folks, here we are. As we enter into this unknown period of self distancing and quarantining, The Co-Write plans to bring you as much content as we can.  Currently, we are trekking our way from Jersey back to Texas where the Duncans plan to isolate themselves among loved ones.  Follow along during our journey across this great country.  Stay say.  Stay smart.  Let's get through this together....

Here comes Part 2 of our insightful interview with the great Kelly Dearmore.   (2:45) A weekend update   (7:30)  Texas comes to NYC    (10:30)  Donovan is blown away by the Eagles live in Dallas   (22:50)  Kelly Dearmore Part 2    Download, Subscribe & Enjoy!

Oh happy day, The Co-Write is back!  This week we bring you part 1 of our sit down with music writing legend (used loosely), Kelly Dearmore.     Kelly has been a staple on the the north Texas writing cultural scene, and his pieces have been published by the likes of the Dallas Morning News, Dallas Observer, and many many more.    (6:00) - Topo Chico Cowboys    (12:15) - Voices that Do Something fo...

To say we had fun on this one would be an understatement.  This week we are joined by John Baumann.  An instant friend to The Co-Write.  John is the type of guy who fits well into any situation.  We talk a little about a lot. Including, the writing process, the grind, what it was like to have Kenny Chesney cut a song & a bit of rapid fire. Don't let the awkward start draw you offsides, this was an...

The Co-Write is back this week with a fun filled episode that truly runs the gamut.   We talk about a group of hip-hop artists who have lent their expertise to the Supreme Court of the United States in a case against a rapper and free speech.  R Kelly had a pretty bad week.  The documentary, "Leaving Neverland", made it's much anticipated debut on HBO.  Amazon, Google and some other music streamin...

The Co-Write is here again!  This week we talk about how getting high in a vacant home could lead to an encounter with Earth's most majestic killer.   We also have a full rundown of the 2019 Grammy Awards.  Including a break down of the winner, the Dolly Parton Tribute, and did I sense a bit of forced activism this year?  Our final story is a bit of a nut kick for your humble hosts.  The New York...