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I talked Kyle into joining me on this side of the camera for this episode and he had a lot to say about streaming and the need for being creative when it comes to releasing music these days. We thought this would be the perfect episode to announce that we are joining The Bluegrass Situation Podcast Network as their very first Good Country affiliated pod! Find Kyle's music, tour dates and merchandise at www.kylegarrettmusic.com Thanks to CH Lonestar Promo for being the best merch company in all the land! Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell Outro music: "Who's Keeping Score?" by Kyle GarrettSupport the show

Finally got to sit down with my friend and partner, Mike Cameron from Devils River Whiskey to talk about all the outstanding philanthropic work he's been doing with his company in addition to making the best whiskey there is right in downtown San Antonio. We recorded this one LIVE from the speakeasy in the distillery! If you are 21 or older, find Devils River Whiskey at https://devilsriverwhiskey.com/Thanks to CH Lonestar Promo for being the best merch company in all the land!Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellSupport the show

Finally got to talk with my bestie Courtney Patton before our show together at Saxon Pub in Austin, TX. She even brought me gifts! This episode is full of hilarious Mile 0 stories, memories, ideas and more.Find Courtney's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://courtneypatton.com/Thanks to CH Lonestar Promo for being the best merch company in all the land!Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Electrostatic" by Courtney PattonSupport the show

Scott Sean White is definitely the most prolific songwriter I know. He has become a dear friend over the years and has introduced me to many of my favorite people in the industry. We have a great conversation about songwriting and his new chart topping album. Also Rachel Loy, Melissa Fuller and Kate Bowen are the writers on Cowboy

My friend Dustin, aka Sunshine, aka amazing musician, aka also Shane Smith's guitar player and harmonies, joins the pod today to talk about everything he's been up to. He even teaches me how to use a fire extinguisher!Find Dustin's music, tour dates and merchandise at @dustinschaefermusic on IG and FBIntro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Wild Nights" by Dustin SchaeferSupport the show

After years of being told we should meet, Doc Plumb and I finally get to know each other on today's episode and he's full of incredible ideas to support musicians and some outstanding stories!Find Doc Plumb and Lonestar Medical at https://www.lonestarmed.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellSupport the show

My friend Jonny tells us the difference between jail and prison, explains prison jobs and what the other type of house cat is. He also doesn't watch Orange Is The New Black so I learned a lot. Find Jonny's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.jonnyburke.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Last Time I Get Drunk In This House" by Jonny BurkeSupport the show

Django is one of my favorite people on earth and we talk about the difference between monk fruit and sugar, along with how hard it is to adopt a dog and his upcoming record!Find Django's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.djangowalker.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Somewhere In This Town Tonight" by Django WalkerSupport the show

Andi is one of my central Texas singer favs. She recently made a big life leap and I wanted to talk to her about it and some other stuff like good people, all her musical endeavors & more!Find Andi's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://andihollemanmusic.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Back To You" by Andi HollemanSupport the show

Closing out 2023 with a bang in the new rig, with my best friend, talking about all the best moments from Only Vans this year. Thank you all for an outstanding year one. See ya on the other side!If you love what we're doing, please consider supporting by visiting our website and joining my Patreon where you'll get every episode one week early and ad free!Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Roof Over My Head" by Sarah HobbsSupport the show

Had just the best time talking with my music couples group compadre, Drew Kennedy. Not only does he love west Texas maybe more than me and can carve a turkey like a boss, he writes some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard. RIP Van. Find Drew's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://drewkennedymusic.comIntro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "So Far To Go" by Drew KennedySupport the show

If you don't know about Brio, this episode isn't for you. Kidding! My bestie Rio Tripiano (previously of Copper Chief and The Washers) just put out his first solo album and we talk about how making records is different today than it was a decade ago, and reminisce on many hilarious memories from our youth.Find Rio's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.riotripiano.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Crystal Bottles" by Rio TripianoSupport the show

Micky de la Motorcars just happened to be hanging around so I talked him into sitting down for a while, and it happened to be the funniest podcast episode yet! We talk about our similar vehicle issues, Hats, schvitz and more.Find Micky's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://mickyandthemotorcars.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Stranger Tonight" by Micky & The MotorcarsSupport the show

Ole' Blue Eyes himself, Paul Eason is my guest today! He's my hunny and also in a band called The Wilder Blue. I bet you can guess how this one goes. But if not, you're welcome to tune in and share it with 4-7 friends!Find The Wilder Blue's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.thewilderblue.com/SUBSCRIBE to my Patreon HERE for every episode one week early and ad-free!Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Peanut Butter" by Paul EasonSupport the show

Willy ever so kindly invited us into his home on a last minute change up due to the scorching heat of Austin, Texas. We talk about good and bad memories from the past decade, MusicFest and a whole lot more.Find Reckless Kelly's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://recklesskelly.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Crazy Eddie's Last Hurrah" by Reckless KellySupport the show

Bo is one of my favorite duet partners and overall people on earth. He's an incredible working musician and smoker master. Today's episode was supposed to be about the art of playing 3-hour gigs, but we didn't really stay on topic...Find Bo's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.facebook.com/BoBrumbleMusic/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Loose Behavior" by Timber WildeSupport the show

BB² in the van today, talking about singing, cooking and room-mating.Find Bonnie's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.bonniebishop.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Every Happiness Under The Sun" by Bonnie BishopSupport the show

Bri & Jade chat (inside) about acoustic shows, transitioning to full band shows, opening spots, pay rates and much much more!Find Jade's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://jademariemusic.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Hey Darlin'" by Jade Marie PatekSupport the show

One of my oldest friends in music, Mark McKinney and I get to talk about one of our favorite topics... FILL INS! And yep, mainly bad ones, but a few good ones too.. and Covid, and the bahamas and my dog. What else is new? You're doing great!Find Mark's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.markmckinney.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Lonely Bones" by Mark McKinneySupport the show

Dating as a musician can be hard. Dating as a female IS hard. Our resident dating expert, Julianna Rankin (who happens to be an exceptional musician and female) is today's guest and we talk about the pro's and con's of dating apps and much more!Find Julianna's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://juliannarankin.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "New Money" by Julianna RankinSupport the show

You'll quickly learn that AJ is one of Bri's oldest friends and they have no problem talking dirty details. This episode is a bit more graphic than usual so maybe don't listen with your kids in the car...Find AJ's music, tour dates and merchandise at http://www.loveandchaosmusic.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Just Another Day" by VallejoSupport the show

Bri and Sarah hop in the van to talk about their DMs, poets, pranksters, feet and armpit pics and much more!Find Sarah's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.sarahhobbsmusic.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Black Bayou" by Sarah HobbsSupport the show

Bri fan girls over one of her favorite songwriters, Helene Cronin. They also chat about what Onlyfans is, becoming a career songwriter and all other parts of being one. Find Helene's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.helenecronin.com/Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro music: "Lucky Me" by Helene CroninSupport the show

Bri and Jaret talk about basically everything but green rooms, including mustard on feet, knowing too many guitar chords and Diet Coke. Find Jaret's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.jaretrayreddick.com/Intro Music: "Free Man" by Bri BagwellOutro Music: "1985" by Bowling For SoupSupport the show

Only Vans is the new podcast brought to you by country music singer, Bri Bagwell, where she talks with her friends in her van about unique topics like feet pics, dating in the music scene, tour bus and green room antics, and so much more. Coming soon, with new episodes every other Monday.www.onlyvanspodcast.comSupport the show

Josh Grider is a successful songwriter and touring musician, as a solo artist and half of the Topo Chico Cowboys. We also happen to share a hometown in Las Cruces, New Mexico. We talk about the desert we were raised in, New Mexico food, not being qualified for real world jobs and much more in this hilarious episode of Only Vans.Find Josh's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.joshgrider.com/Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, The MusicFest at Steamboat, Lakeside Tax & CH Lonestar Promo!Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods

Bri is joined by Americana music icon and former member of the legendary Texas band Eleven Hundred Springs, Matt Hillyer. Matt is one of the funniest people alive and the two reminisce on hilarious shows, MusicFest at Steamboat (of course...) and talk about his brand new album "Bright Skyline" out now on State Fair Records.Find Matt's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://matthillyer.com/Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, The MusicFest at Steamboat, Lakeside Tax & CH Lonestar Promo!Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods

Live from the legendary Saxon Pub in Austin, TX, Bri sits with friend and BMI's Executive Director of Creative in Texas, Mitch Ballard. They discuss what BMI is and why it's important, along with the constantly evolving nature of the music business and what BMI is doing to keep up and help artists.Find more about BMI at https://www.bmi.comThanks to CH Lonestar Promo for being the best merch company in all the land! Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods

Kayla Jane is unapologetically her, as evidenced in her new track "Queen of Bad Decisions." She texted Bri that nothing is off limits, and this raw, unfiltered conversation is personal, honest, and fun! They get into topics such as being a female singer and how that can affect relationships when it's not the right partner.Find Kayla's music, tour dates and merchandise at http://kaylajanemusic.com/Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, The MusicFest at Steamboat, Lakeside Tax & CH Lonestar Promo!Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods

Fellow Texan, country musician and podcaster, Jarrod Morris, joins on this week's episode to discuss being "cool", hygiene, meat and the origins of Farriery. This is a hilarious and honest conversation and it was so great getting to know Jarrod.Find Jarrod's music, podcast, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.jarrodmorrismusic.com/Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, The MusicFest at Steamboat, Lakeside Tax & CH Lonestar Promo!Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods

Texas Country artist Bri Bagwell chats with friend, mentor and famed lead singer of Cross Canadian Ragweed, Cody Canada and his wife/manager Shannon in the bus, covering a wide variety of topics like racial injustice, partying, the metal music scene and shifting priorities after having kids.Find Cody's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://thedepartedmusic.com/Thanks to CH Lonestar Promo for being the best merch company in all the land! Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpodsIntro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell Outro music: "Elle" by Cody Canada & The Departed

Dale Martin is an accomplished music columnist and theater production manager in New Braunfels, Texas. He joins Bri to talk about his hilarious journey full of Garth encounters, insane rider requests and bridging genres with his writing over the past four decades.Find Dale's weekly column at https://herald-zeitung.com/Thanks to CH Lonestar Promo for being the best merch company in all the land! Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpodsIntro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell