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In this episode, TJ & Ronnie give a little update into their time in Texas, whats been happening since then, and some confessions they need to get off their chest! Subscribe to the channel. Share it with your friends!

Tyler-James Kelly joins Camden to talk about real country music, 1970s influences, and his latest music. Blending vintage tones with modern songwriting, Tyler-James Kelly is part of a new wave of artists bringing authenticity back to country, Americana, and roots music. Inspired by legends like Hank Williams, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, and Guy Clark, his sound feels timeless while still ca...

Discover the untold true story behind The Notorious Adams Boys, a remarkable new book exploring life on the road as a major touring band in 1960s and 1970s America. In this episode, Slim sits down with the author to dive into the inspiration, the history, and the raw, “hardscrabble” storytelling style that brings this era to life. Born in Greenfield, Ohio, and shaped by a journey through the Marin...

hane Kelley emerges from a small town just south of the Florida–Georgia line with a voice that carries the grit, soul, and raw power of classic blues. Drawing inspiration from legends like Gregg Allman and Howlin’ Wolf, his sound blends deep-rooted blues with rich storytelling and an unmistakable emotional edge. His debut album, Misery Like A Wheel, is a haunting and heartfelt introduction. The re...

Sunny War enlivens traditional folk and blues by freshening her musical attack and writing lyrics that reflect 21st century concerns. Her first album, "Worthless", arrived in 2014, and she continued to gain attention as she built up a cult following that crested with the release of 2018's "With the Sun".Born Sydney Lyndella Ward to a single mother in Nashville, the singer/songwriter spent her chil...

Daniel Young is the kind of artist who doesn’t just make music—he lives inside it. A singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, sound engineer, and producer from Salt Lake City, Daniel has spent over two decades honing a craft that runs as deep as the mountains he grew up on. That sense of elevation—of something vast, fleeting, and quietly powerful—echoes through every note he creates. His latest p...

Alternative Country and Americana from the land of the Krauts. With lyrics full of broken hearted and misery thoughts but with a glince to better times. Armed with a Banjo, Guitar and a voice like a yell over an Appalachian Holler. Dreaming of better days back in time and ahead.

Emily Jamerson, a singer-songwriter from Prestonsburg, Kentucky, grew up surrounded by music and family. With a voice shaped by the mountains of eastern Kentucky, Emily's sound is part folk singer, part mountain siren. Her songs point to hope and reveal her love for the mountains she calls home.

Brad Deerhake is a force within the extreme metal underground, best known as the frontman for Demiser, where he performs under the moniker "Demiser the Demiser".Blending blackened thrash metal intensity with theatrical flair, his vocal style and stage presence have helped shape Demiser's identity into something both ferocious and unapologetically entertaining.

Andy Thomas has worked his way up the ranks as an electrifying guitarist across the United States and abroad, whether it’s fronting his own wild-n-out project The Trongone Band or being the six-string rocket fuel for the melodic muscle car that is acclaimed Americana act Yarn. Produced by fellow Virginia native and longtime friend Dave Schools, the legendary bassist for Widespread Panic, and captu...

VAN TASTIK joins the podcast for a deep dive into his wild, foot-stompin’ world of Western Gothic Dark Delta Rock. Born in the United States and now tearing up stages across Europe, VAN TASTIK is a Roots artist with a sound and stage presence that feels like a lost travelling revival meeting. Blending Dark Delta Rock, Roots Blues, and Western Gothic storytelling, his performances are equal parts s...

Walker Tex and Wilson Lyons are an alt-country duo with a deep connection to storytelling and a modern twist on traditional country music. Hailing from Glasgow, Walker’s love for country blossomed during his time living in Northern Ireland, where he met Northern Irish-born Wilson Lyons as young lads. The two began playing together early on, bonding over their shared passion for music. With Walker’...

Johanna Wacker & Acelia join Camden for an honest conversation on the Podcast. From Country, to Appalachian and Folk influences, they share their stories behind their sound and creative process. Tune in!

Philip Bowen is one of the most exciting voices in modern Americana. Born and raised in West Virginia, this Appalachian fiddle virtuoso has built a global following through electrifying live performances, viral momentum, and a sound deeply rooted in Appalachian tradition. In this episode of The Rugged Revival Podcast, Philip talks about growing up in Appalachia, picking up the fiddle at just four...

Mitchell Palmer-Gage is the owner of Brass Tacks Provisions. They are an all American-made western and work wear business based out of Oklahoma. The store focuses on heritage goods and only stocks high quality, durable, American-made items. Mitchell began working on this idea in 2021, during his last year at Oklahoma City University. In 2022 - three weeks before opening - he had a hemorrhagic stro...

Born out of the ashes of other Texas projects, Coby Rotan & The Naturals is less a band than a brotherhood. Fronted by Permian Basin native Coby Rotan — now based in Canyon Lake — the group delivers a sound that’s gritty, soulful, and unmistakably their own. Rotan first surfaced with a string of independent singles in 2023, including “The Yeti Song” and “Place Outside of Austin,” showcasing a...

If patience is a virtue, then the current state of Magnolia Boulevard plays right into the long-held notion that sonic grandeur evolves in its own time and place — one where the Lexington, Kentucky, rock-n-soul act is aiming to break into a national audience ready and roaring for the quintet’s soaring talents.“Things happen when they’re supposed to happen,” lead singer/guitarist Maggie Noelle says...

Brandon Legion is the host of the Horrorwolf666 Podcast and fronts the synth metal project "Abraxashorn".

Caleb Henry is a singer and songwriter from the Wild Wild West of California. With his own brand of "Black Flag" Country, Caleb writes from real life experiences of love, loss, and redemption, with an eye for a better future from lessons learned. Backed by his loyal gang of musicians known as "The Customs," Caleb Henry and The Customs turn every stage into an energetic, heartfe...

A young blood with an old soul, Marcus Trummer marries modern sensibilities with tradition in his distinctive style of soulful music. Dubbed “a precocious guitarist whose vocals possess a wise-beyond-his-years weariness” by the Calgary Herald, the Calgary-born artist is already earning recognition. In 2023, Trummer won the Telluride Blues Challenge, and would go on to make his US performance debut...

In this episode, Camden sits down with Cory Riddle whose band plays a mix of Outlaw, Red Dirt, and 90's style Country Music.

Stone Country Records’ Spencer Hatcher is a bluegrass-influenced country artist who was raised on a farm in the heartland of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. By the age of 11, he was already playing his five-string banjo in his family’s bluegrass band. In 2020, Hatcher formed his own country band, backed by younger brother Connor Hatcher, a bass prodigy and “blood harmony” supporting vocalist. Dubbed...

Jet Black Roses is making waves in the music industry with their unique brand of Rock 'n' Roll with a Country Soul. Their high-energy performances and relentless work ethic is setting them apart from new bands today. Jet Black Roses has astounded audiences nationwide with their impressive vocal harmonies, electrifying guitars, and authentic Southern rock style. A fortuitous connection led...

For the very first time, The Rugged Revival Podcast went live! In this special live-streamed episode, broadcast simultaneously across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, we were joined by Kentucky artist Josh Mitcham to talk all things new music, creativity, and what is next in his journey. Josh joined us to discuss his brand-new single “Out Of My Mind”, releasing this Friday. During the conversatio...

Eli Howard, founder and lead vocalist of Eli Howard & The Greater Good is a folk singer who ended up with an electric guitar. The Greater Good is Nick Lambert, Mason Judson, and Nik Elliot; together, these hippies hail from Molalla, Oregon. Their music offers a unique experience, blending elements of country, rock, and Americana. With infectious hooks, lush harmonies, and introspective storyte...