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Listen in as Jon Burns interviews independent songwriters and musicians about the art of songwriting and recording. All of the artists featured are played on Pirates & Poets Radio. This feed includes archived episodes of the Pirates & Poets Podcast, which was published from 2014-2017. Find us on…

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TRMA Artist Relief Fund

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 3:13


Please consider donating to the TRMA Artist Relief Fund. If every Parrot Head Club donates $250 then we'll have $50,000 to get the fund kick started and help out artists through the Corona Virus shutdown. Visit www.troprock.org for more info! 

On The Record WIth Kelly McGuire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 0:21


Welcome to Episode #2 of On The Record with Pirates & Poets. Our guest this week is Singer/Songwriter Kelly McGuire. Listen in as we discuss his albums "Redfish Island" and "Boat In Belize," House Concerts, Painting, and much more.  More Links Kelly McGuire Online Kelly McGuire Facebook Kelly McGuire Instagram Kelly McGuire on Spotify Kelly McGuire on Amazon Kelly's music is currently in rotation on Pirates & Poets Radio. Tune in and enjoy! 

On The Record with Carrie Cunningham

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 46:29


Welcome to "On The Record" with Pirates & Poets. This episode features an interview with singer/songwriter Carrie Cunningham. Listen in as Carrie talks about her recent singles "I'll Wait" and "Sand Beneath The Mistletoe." We also discuss Carrie's influences and musical heroes, her background as a sound engineer, and her plans for 2020. Links Carrie Cunningham Website Carrie Cunningham Facebook Carrie Cunningham Instagram Buy Carrie's music on Amazon! Carrie's music is currently in rotation on Pirates & Poets Radio. Tune in and enjoy!

On The Record #000 - Introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 3:25


Listen in as Jon Burns discusses the launch of "On The Record with Pirates & Poets."

Episode #140 - We Talk About EB Way To Much

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2017 55:14


Welcome to Episode #140 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as JB & DE discuss the Holiday season, our plans for 2018, and more. Enjoy music from The Detentions, Randy Brooks, Keith Sykes, and Joe Downing! 

Episode #139 - Live From Key West, 2017 (Part Two)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 54:03


Welcome to Episode #139 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. This episode features music from James "Sunny Jim" White, J.D. Edge, and Kitty Steadman. These songs were performed live at our Second Annual Key West Showcase, held November 3 at the First Flight Island Restaurant. Enjoy the music!

Episode #138 - Live From Key West, 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 48:50


Welcome to Episode #138 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. This episode features music from Donny Brewer, Eric Erdman, and Dennis McCaughey. These songs were performed live at our Second Annual Key West Showcase, held November 3 at the First Flight Island Restaurant. Enjoy the music!

Episode #137 - MOTM Wrap Up

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2017 59:21


Welcome to Episode #137 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as JB & DE recap everything that happened at the 2017 Meeting of the Minds. Enjoy tunes from Danny Rasado, JD Edge, Tropical Soul, and Jim Hoehn. 

Episode #136- Bryan Shayne

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 60:20


Welcome to Episode #136 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast! Listen in as JB & DE are joined in studio by Texas singer/songwriter Bryan Shayne. Bryan even plays us a few tunes!

Episode #135 - The Blowing Of The Turkey's

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 49:17


Welcome to Episode #135 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. The One Eyed Lizard joins JB for one of our favorite holidays - the annual Blowing of the Turkey's. Listen in and enjoy tunes from Bob Karwin, Bob Durand, Danny Rasado, and The Detentions! 

Episode #134 - An Episode About Nothing

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 57:01


Welcome to Episode #134 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. JB & Dammit Earl are joined by the One Eyed Lizard for a episode full of absurdity and randomness. Enjoy tunes from Cory Young, Dennis Davis, Jamie Talbert, and the Boat Drunks!

Episode #133 - MOTM 2017 Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 65:44


Welcome to Episode #133 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as we preview our annual trip to Key West for the Meeting of the Minds!

Episode #132 - Live From The Galveston Bay Songwriters Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 65:28


Welcome to Episode #132 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast! This episode features a "In The Round" Show recorded live at the 2017 Galveston Bay Songwriters Festival. Enjoy some great tunes from Jerry Diaz, Thom Shepherd, and Donny Brewer!

Episode #128 - David Lee Murphy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2017 34:40


Welcome to Episode #128 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as JB interviews hit songwriter David Lee Murphy! 

Episode #131 - Facedown in the Mud

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 55:18


Welcome to Episode #131 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as JB & DE discuss changes to the Galveston Bay Songwriters Festival schedule. They also play tunes from Drop Dead Dangerous, The Recollection, Ben Reyna, and Thom Shepherd.

Episode #125 - Rain & Baseball

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 51:34


Welcome to Episode #125 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as JB is joined by special guest, the One Eyed Lizard. They discuss the recent rainy weather in Galveston, Baseball, upcoming events, and more. Enjoy tunes from Bob Karwin, Jerry Diaz, Rob Hill, and Thom Shepherd.

Episode #124 - Live From Gulf Coast Days

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 48:38


Enjoy Episode #124 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast, recorded live at Gulf Coast Days in New Orleans, LA. This episode is hosted by JB, Greg Dumas, and Eric Babin. It features music from Matt Hoggatt, Eric Erdman, Bob Durand, and Jerry Diaz. 

Episode #122 - Don't Call Donny Brewer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017 56:38


Welcome to Episode #122 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as JB & DE discuss recent happenings on the Texas Gulf Coast, while also playing tunes from Jesse Rice, Cory Young, Matt Hoggatt, and Ben Reyna.

Episode #121 - Sunny Jim (2017)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2017 58:04


Welcome to Episode #121 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as James "Sunny Jim" White returns to Dammit Boy studio to visit with JB & DE. 

Episode #120 - Tamara Saviano

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 48:30


Welcome to Episode #120 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as JB & DE interview Grammy award winning producer and author Tamara Saviano. Tamara is the author of "Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark. She's also the producer behind a number of award winning tribute albums, and has worked with a number of legendary artists, including Kris Kristofferson.

Episode #119 - Oh Mexico

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 55:29


JB ran off to Mexico and left Earl and Dennis in charge! 

Episode #118

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 55:07


Episode #117- Jim Hoehn (Part Two)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 58:35


Enjoy Episode #117 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in to the second half of our conversation with Singer/Songwriter/Sportswriter Jim Hoehn. He's got some great stories!

Episode #116 - Jim Hoehn (Part One)

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2017 51:19


Enjoy Episode #116 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in to the first half of our conversation with Singer/Songwriter/Sportswriter Jim Hoehn. He's got some great stories!

Episode #115 - EB & Donny

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2017 72:14


JB is joined by Eric Babin of Radio Trop Rock, and singer/songwriter Donny Brewer. Listen in as the guys discuss all things Trop Rock, and more! Featuring music from Eric Erdman, Jim Morris, and The Boat Drunks.

Episode #114 - The Margaritaville Theory of Evolution

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2017 60:12


Enjoy Episode #114 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as we talk about Bob Karwin's new album, and debate the Margaritaville Theory of Evolution. We also play tunes from Bob Karwin, Jim Hoehn, and Thom Shepherd.

Episode #113- Odds & Ends

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017 63:30


Welcome to Episode #113 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. This episode features a ton of music that was recorded at our live shows in Port Aransas and Key West. Enjoy!

Episode #112 - Support Mike Miller

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2017 53:42


We discuss Mike Miller (The Boat Drunks) recent health issues and how everyone can help. We also get a report from Sandfest in Port A, and recap a very fun month of April. This episode includes music from The Boat Drunks, Ben Reyna, Mandi Powell, and Jesse Rice. 

Episode #111 - Dennis McCaughey (2017)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2017 57:41


Welcome to Episode #111 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Dennis McCaughey returns to Texas for another visit. Dennis is best known as the front man of Tropical Soul, a award winning duo/trio that has been performing Trop-Rock music for close to two decades. Listen in as enjoy a great conversation and several songs from Dennis! 

Episode #110 - Earl Plays The Bongos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 57:22


Welcome to Episode #110 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. We discuss Earl's new role as a the conga player for Hanna's Reef and play tunes from The Detentions, James "Sunny Jim" White, Brittney Kingery, and Dennis Davis!

Episode #109 - Adult Spring Break

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2017 60:17


Welcome to Episode #109 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as JB & DE discuss Jon Boy's recent Adult Spring Break, which Donny Brewer song should be nominated for this years TRMA awards, and an upcoming visit from Dennis McCaughey.  We also play tunes from Donny Brewer, Drop Dead Dangerous, Brant Croucher, Dennis McCaughey, and Coley McCabe. 

Episode #108 - Thom Shepherd & Coley McCabe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2017 71:27


Welcome to Episode #108 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast, featuring hit songwriters Thom Shepherd and Coley McCabe! Listen in as Thom and Coley discuss the world of Nashville publishing, their transition to the Trop Rock world, and what its like when your bandmate and your spouse are the same person. They also play us a few tunes!

Episode #107 - He Did It Again

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017 60:24


Welcome to Episode #107 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast.   Join us in JB's garage as we discuss Jerry & Donny going on a cruise without us, upcoming events, and Jon Boy's epic fight with a snake. Plus we play tunes from Thom Shepherd, Bryan Shayne, Jimmy Parrish, and Jerry Diaz. Enjoy! 

Episode #106 - Headliners & Tributes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2017 52:59


Welcome to Episode #106 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. We're excited to announce the headliners for the inagural Galveston Bay Songwriters Festival. David Lee Murphy & Radney Foster will be joining us in Kemah this fall! Listen in as JB & DE discuss the festival, while also playing tunes from Jim Hoehn, Drop Dead Dangerous, Donny Brewer, Jerry Diaz, and Christopher Dale!

Episode #105 - Live From Port A

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2017 57:37


Welcome to Episode #105 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. This episode features 10 songs recorded live at our 7th Annual Songwriter Invitational in Port Aransas. Dan Sullivan, Brendan Mayer, and Eric Erdman perform 3 songs each, and then close the show with the 2017 version of the "Pirates & Poets Song." Enjoy, and thanks for your support!

Episode #104 - Earl Takes The Helm

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2017 68:04


Welcome to Episode #104 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as Earl channels his inner Pirate and hijacks the show out from under JB! Plus you can enjoy tunes by Brent Burns, Jesse Rice, James "Sunny Jim" White, Paul Roush, and Donny Brewer. 

Episode #103 - Questions That Bother Us So, Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2017 59:35


Pirates & Poets #103 - Questions That Bother Us So The One Eyed Lizard joins us as we revisit the subject of "Questions That Bother Us So" Subjects include traffic, firefighter response time, and JB's wardrobe at Pardi-Gras. We also play songs from Jerry Diaz, Sunny Jim, Bob Karwin, Jimmy & The Parrots and the Southern Drawl Band.

Episode #102 - Free Barry Terrell

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2017 61:08


Welcome to Episode #102 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as we discuss the NFL's harrasement of T-Bone Toms, and play tunes from Jimmy Parrish, Christopher Dale, Eric Erdman, and Dennis Davis! 

Episode #101 - Live From Pardi-Gras

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2017 46:12


Enjoy Episode #101 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast - Live From Pardi-Gras! Most of this episode was recorded live at Pardi-Gras 2017, and features apperances by Greg Dumas, Donny Brewer, John Reno, Casey Diaz, Jerry Diaz, and Jim Hoehn. Enjoy!

Episode #100 - The Parrot Head Documentary

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2017 66:38


Welcome to Episode #100 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast! Help us celebrate the century mark by enjoying our conversation with Bryce Wagoner. Bryce is the director of the recently released Parrot Head Documentary. Listen in as Bryce talks about making the movie, working with Jimmy Buffett, and travling the world to meet Parrot Heads. We also play tunes from James "Sunny Jim" White, Jerry Diaz, Jimmy & The Parrots, and Thom Shepherd.

Episode #99 - Earl Got Knocked Down

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2017 55:03


Welcome to Episode #99 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast - Earl Got Knocked Down. Featuring tunes from Jim Hoehn, John Frinzi, Latitude, and Drop Dead Dangerous.

Episode #98 - Pardi-Gras Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2017 62:25


Welcome to Episode #98 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. It's our annual Pardi-Gras Preview Episode. The 20th Annual Pardi Gras will be held January 12-15, 2017 in New Orleans, LA. Listen in as JB & DE discuss the event and play tunes from John Reno, Drop Dead Dangerous, The Boat Drunks, and Dave McKenney. Visit Pardi-Gras online at www.pardi-gras.com

Episode #97 - Bob Karwin Hijacks Christmas!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2016 60:20


Welcome to Episode #97 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast! It's our annual Christmas Episode! Listen in as we discuss our recent holiday related adventures and enjoy some great Christmas tunes from Randy Brooks, Brent Burns, Donny Brewer, Kelly McGuire, and Gene Mitchell. We also discuss the Bob Karwin origin story!   Thank you for a great 2016 and we'll see you next year! 

Episode #96 - Live From Key West!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2016 57:13


Welcome to Episode #96 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. This episode features music recorded live during our Key West Showcase, held November 4, 2016 at Kelly's Caribbean Grill. Enjoy tunes from Kitty Steadman, Dan Sullivan, Jerry Diaz, Jim Hoehn, Brent Burns, Sunny Jim, Eric Erdman, Bob Karwin, and an electric moment from Donny Brewer!

Episode #95 -Bob Banerjee

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2016 61:25


Welcome to Episode #95 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as we interview our friend Bob Banerjee. Bob is best known as the fiddle/mandolin player for the Pittsburgh based band Corned Beef & Curry. He's also a songwriter who's preparing to release his first full length album in 2017. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

Episode #94 - Port A Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 55:03


Welcome to Episode #94 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as we take a look forward to 2017, with an emphasis on our 7th Annual Songwriter Invitational in Port Aransas. We also discuss our monthly Songwriter Shows and the inaugural Galveston Bay Songwriters Festival. Enjoy tunes from Jerry Diaz, Dennis Davis, Brendan Mayer, Eric Erdman, and The Detentions!

Episode #93 - Thank You Key West!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2016 60:46


Welcome to Episode #93 of the award winning Pirates & Poets Podcast. Yes we said award winning! Listen in as we recap the 25th Annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West, FL, including our win for "Radio Show of the Year" at the 2016 TRMA awards! Thank you to everyone who voted for us! We also play tunes from Kelly McGuire, Donny Brewer, The Detentions, and Latitude. PS - The Cubs won the World Series!

Episode #92 -Live From T-Bone Toms (Part Two)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2016 47:29


Welcome to Episode #91 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Thanks for tuning in! This episode was recorded live at T-Bone Toms in Kemah, TX and features music from Jerry Diaz, Mike Broward, and Brent Burns. Thanks to Eric Babin and everyone from Radio A1A for helping make this episode possible. Visit us online at www.piratesandpoets.net

Episode #91- Live from T-Bone Toms!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2016 44:37


Welcome to Episode #91 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Thanks for tuning in! This episode was recorded live at T-Bone Toms in Kemah, TX and features music from Jerry Diaz, Mike Broward, and Brent Burns. Thanks to Eric Babin and everyone from Radio A1A for helping make this episode possible. Visit us online at www.piratesandpoets.net

Episode #90 - The Trop Rock Music Association

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2016 64:24


Welcome to Episode #90 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as JB visits with Tom Becker, co-founder of the Trop Rock Music Association. Tom talks about the history of the TRMA, the awards process, and the recent influx of new talent to the genre.  This episode includes tunes from Donny Brewer, Tropical Soul, Bob Karwin, and Troy Allan. Have you checked out the new Piratesandpoets.net website? You can listen to all of our old episodes from the front page!

Episode #89 - MOTM Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2016 60:03


Welcome to Episode #89 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast. Listen in as JB & DE preview this years Meeting of the Minds in Key West, FL. They discuss different things they want to do while on Island and also play new music from Donny Brewer, Dave McKenney, Ramajay Intercoastal, and the Southern Drawl Band.  Have you checked out the new Piratesandpoets.net website? You can listen to all of our old episodes from the front page!

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