The Sound of Texas Podcast

On this episode of The Sound of Texas Podcast, Kevin Fowler joins the show from the brand-new Texas Amphitheater in Glen Rose for a wide-ranging conversation on Texas music, life on the road, and what keeps him moving after decades in the scene. Fowler talks about staying busy with tour dates, the Dos Borrachos project, upcoming new music, and the release of “Hill Country Honey.” He re...

Mike Harmeier joins The Sound of Texas Podcast live from the Rusty Nickel Ice House to talk about Silverada’s upcoming album, life on the road, songwriting, touring without the bus, vintage guitars, new singles, and how the band’s sound continues to evolve with fresh influences and live experimentation.

Carson Jeffery and Slade Coulter join Cole Sheriff live from the Ranch Music Series for a laid-back, honest conversation about life in the Texas music scene. From recording albums in Dripping Springs and Lubbock living rooms to grinding it out on the road, both artists share what it really takes to build a career in country music. Carson dives into his latest record, the shift from Nashville back...

Cole Sheriff sits down with Wilder Blue live from the Ranch Music Series at Rusty Nickel Icehouse for a conversation that dives into the band’s evolution, creative process, and life on the road. The group shares insight into their recording journey, from working in places like Asheville, Los Angeles, and El Paso, to the realities of mixing live recordings across different venues. They also o...

Recorded at the newly renovated Texas Amphitheater in Glen Rose, this episode features a sit-down with Jason Boland ahead of his performance. Boland reflects on nearly three decades on the road, the art of live albums, and how songs evolve over time. He shares insight into his songwriting philosophy, the importance of staying authentic, and why certain songs become staples in every set. Plus, a lo...

Cole Sheriff sits down with Race Ricketts at Heim Barbecue in Weatherford for a deep dive into his brand-new 14-song project New Settlers Reunion and the reality of life as a working Texas artist. Race shares what it’s like balancing weekend touring with real life, building routines on the road, and navigating the highs and challenges of the “weekend warrior” grind. The conversat...

Cole Sheriff sits down with Sam Anderson of the Quaker City Nighthawks at Heim Barbecue in Weatherford for a conversation on life as an independent band, navigating the modern music industry, and the evolution of the Texas music scene. Sam shares stories from years on the road, from touring in a Triton V10 van to landing song placements in TV, and breaks down what it really means to operate withou...

Cole Sheriff sits down with acclaimed songwriter and artist Sean McConnell inside the historic green room at Billy Bob’s Texas before his show at the world’s largest honky tonk. Sean shares stories from life on the road, building chemistry with his touring band, and the journey from early tip-jar gigs to a career spanning decades of songwriting. He also dives into the creation of his l...

On this episode of The Sound of Texas Podcast , host Cole Sheriff sits down with Texas country artist Mike Ryan at the legendary Billy Bob’s Texas , the world’s largest honky tonk. Mike shares stories from his journey through the Texas music scene, from playing more than  200 shows a year in small sports bars to headlining iconic stages across the state. The conversation dives int...

The Sound of Texas Podcast heads to the Michelob Ultra Roadhouse at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo for a powerful conversation with Texas red dirt standout Presley Haile. At just 23 years old, Presley is writing songs with the depth and maturity of a seasoned songwriter. In this episode, she opens up about growing up in FFA, touring harder every year, finding routine on the road, and building...

The Sound of Texas Podcast heads backstage at the legendary Billy Bob’s Texas for a milestone night with Wynn Williams. After 10 years of grinding full-time in Texas country music, Wynn makes his long-awaited debut at the world’s largest honky tonk, and he joins Cole Sheriff to reflect on the journey that brought him here. From playing solo in College Station bars for a couple hundred...

The Sound of Texas Podcast launches from the iconic Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo at Dickies Arena , featuring Texas country powerhouse Bri Bagwell . In this conversation, Bri opens up about her rodeo roots, life on the road, traveling in a 50-foot rig with her dog Whiskey, and the emotional highs and lows of touring nonstop from Steamboat to Mexico to Fort Worth. She reflects on the journey fro...