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Brody Buster was a child prodigy on the harmonica and was already making appearances on major television shows like the Tonight's Show with Jay Leno and the 90's sitcom staple Full House, all before he turned 10 years old!!! Brody was baptized into the blues scene in Kansas City at a very early age and began forging a career that has allowed him to share the stage with the likes of B.B. King, Keb Mo, Quincy Jones, Chaka Kahn and others! As you'll hear in the episode, his battle with addiction nearly took him completely out of the game altogether, but thankfully, he's in recovery and back to playing live and he's got a brand-new record perfectly titled, Redemption, coming out in the Spring of 2025. Brody will also be playing one of the most unique gigs a guy could ever land this summer by performing on the Durango Blues Train in both May and August. Enjoy the episode!   SWEETWATER  - Buy your gear using our affiliate link!   GET HEALTHY WITH PETE !   You can listen to all of our previous episodes with over 200 hours of interviews with folks like Ray Wylie Hubbard - Ray Benson - William Clark Green - Casey Donahew - Pat Green - Corb Lund - Jack Ingram - Paul Thorn - Shane Smith – Bruce Robison & MORE by getting a  $3 BACKSTAGE PASS by visiting our PATREON PAGE

On this episode we visit with Canadian singer-songwriter Carter Felker.   Carter has a brand-new album out called “Loser”.  He's a good lyricist and definitely worth a listen.  He talks about what it's like to make a living as a singer-songwriter in Canada and the challenges of loading in and out to gigs in the cold as well as getting in to venues that require you to go up stairs to get to the stage or down into basements. The best way to check out what Carter is up to is by following him on Instagram at @carterefelker.  ENJOY THE EPISODE! SWEETWATER  - Buy your gear using our affiliate link!   GET HEALTHY WITH PETE !   You can listen to all of our previous episodes with over 200 hours of interviews with folks like Ray Wylie Hubbard - Ray Benson - William Clark Green - Casey Donahew - Pat Green - Corb Lund - Jack Ingram - Paul Thorn - Shane Smith – Bruce Robison & MORE by getting a  $3 BACKSTAGE PASS by visiting our PATREON PAGE  

Get a Backstage Pass by visiting our Patreon page MIKE McCLURE & CHRISLYN LAWRENCE – CROW & GAZELLE This episode features legendary red-dirt musician and songwriter, Mike McClure, along his wife Chrislyn Lawrence.  They've been doing a duo project for the last few years under the moniker Crow and Gazelle.  If you haven't caught their show live you have to put it on your list.  They perform original heartfelt songs and the aura of the show itself is pretty dang awesome.  You'll feel better after you see this show – trust me.   In this episode we get to hear how Mike and Chrislyn met and how they became a part of each others lives; something that you can tell has been a blessing to both of them.   Chrislyn also does some cool work outside of Crow and Gazelle and you can check it out by visiting her website by clicking HERE.   SWEETWATER  - Buy your gear using our affiliate link!   GET HEALTHY WITH PETE !   Get a Backstage Pass by visiting our Patreon page  Enjoy the episode!

Get a Backstage Pass by visiting our Patreon page EPISODE #210 WILL WESLEY   This episode features Louisiana country-rocker Will Wesley. Will has been beating the streets as a troubadour for years playing all over the states as well as overseas from Thailand to Switzerland. He's most recent single “The Search” just dropped and you can check out his music by using THIS LINK. He's been nominated for several Josie Awards as well! Towards the end of the episode, he tells a pretty cool ghost story you won't want to miss! SWEETWATER  - Buy your gear using our affiliate link! GET HEALTHY WITH PETE !

Get a Backstage Pass by visiting our Patreon page EPISODE #209 TRAVIS MEADOWS This episode with Travis Meadows just might be my favorite interview we've ever captured here on The Troubadour.  Travis has lead one hell of a life as you'll hear in the episode.    SWEETWATER  - Buy your gear using our affiliate link!   He spent 17 years as a preacher and Christian songwriter.  He was well into middle-age before he become known as a hit songwriter with folks like Eric Church, Dierks Bentely, Jake Owen and Wynonna recording his songs.    TRAVIS MEADOWS-SONGS CUT BY OTHER ARTISTS   Over his life he also battled addiction and in the midst of dealing with that and multiple stints in rehab, he started writing the best songs of his life.   He's a true inspiration to all humans, not to mention, aspiring writers who think they have what it takes to write alongside the best songwriters in the world in Nashville.   TRAVIS MEADOWS PATREON PAGE     GET HEALTHY WITH PETE !     Enjoy the episode!

EPISODE #208 COLM GAVIN On this episode of The Troubadour, I got to interview talented and accomplished singer/songwriter Colm Gavin.  Colm is from Dublin, Ireland and we had a great conversation!  I'd certainly say we're both musically kindred spirits, although I'll leave the drinking of Guiness to Colm!  LOL   Colm's music can be found on Spotify using this LINK. Colm can be found on Instagram HERE Colm can be found on Facebook HERE   GET HEALTHY WITH PETE !   SWEETWATER  - Buy your gear using our affiliate link!   Enjoy the episode!

Get a Backstage Pass by visiting our Patreon page EPISODE #207 RODNEY PYEATT I was lucky to have a great group of musicians join me in the recording studio on my very first project back in 2003.  The guy who handled all of the guitar work on that project was named Rodney Pyeatt.   Rodney, and those around him, realized he was a very talented guitar player early on in his life. His talents eventually led to him playing with some incredible musicians in his career including Selena, Rick Trevino, The Mike McClure Band & Stoney LaRue.   He's now working a lot in the recording space as well as still working as a guitar player when his services are called upon.  He's had some amazing experiences and some that have been tragic in his life but as you'll hear in the interview, he's taken it in stride.   GET HEALTHY WITH PETE !   Through one of these events in his life he nearly lost his ability to play guitar completely when he nearly cut the index finger on his left hand completely off!     But you can't keep a good man down for long and he's still putting his God-given talents to work!  He's a good human being and one I'm glad to be lucky enough to call a friend!   To get in touch with Rodney via email you can reach out to him at guitartroubadour01@gmail.com   SWEETWATER  - Buy your gear using our affiliate link! Enjoy the episode!

Get a Backstage Pass by visiting our Patreon page EPISODE #206 DALLAS MOORE   Let me start off by saying, Dallas Moore is an ANIMAL!   This guy is on the road for nearly 300 dates a year, and has kept up that pace for a long while now.  In this episode we talk about his early life and how getting a guitar in his teens changed the trajectory of his life.  His latest record, Gems and Jams, is an acoustic collection of some classic Dallas hits along with some new tracks.  If you don't have an energy bump of some kind after listening to this episode you need to check your pulse!!   Enjoy the episode!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

Get a Backstage Pass by visiting our Patreon page EPISODE #205 Kelley Green Arguably, one of the most influential bands in the entire Red Dirt Music scene since it inception is The Great Divide.  In this episode we get to visit with bassist Kelley Green about the early days of the band, their time as a nationally signed act, and the resurgence in their career as a band following a hiatus that began in 2003. Now, with the release of the their first record in 20 years, Providence, the band along with their long-time fans feel like the prodigal son has finally came home.   Kelley sheds some light on the early years of the band, traveling for years in a Suburban and trailer while putting off the comforts of a bus, as well as the connection to rising star in the scene, Wyatt Flores; not to mention their recent appearances on the Grand Ole Opry and a gig at The Ryman Auditorium.   The episode wouldn't be complete without us conversing on the mega-show(s) coming up in April in Stillwater where the biggest bands in Red Dirt will perform for 4 days in a row:  The Boys From Oklahoma.   Enjoy the episode!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

Get a BACKSTAGE PASS by visiting our Patreon page EPISODE #204 Buck Bennet of Buck's Bar & Grill in Venice, NE   Ever wonder what it's like to be a live music venue owner?  In this episode Buck Bennett, proprietor of Buck's Bar & Grill in Venice, NE will give you some insights on that as well as all of the great acts he has had play his place including Cody Jinks, Ward Davis, Tanner Usrey, Ned Ledoux and MORE!  Enjoy the episode!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page EPISODE #203 CRIS JACOBS   Cris Jacobs new record, One Of These Days, has a star-studded cast.  Produced by Jerry Douglas and additional contributors including Billy Strings, Sam Bush, Lee Ann Womack, The Infamous Stringdusters and more, the record is outstanding.  Links Below – Enjoy the Episode!   LISTEN TO THE NEW RECORD HERE   Video: The making of “One of These Days”   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page EPISODE #202 JEREMY SPILLMAN We're super stoked about this episode with hit songwriter and published author, Jeremy Spillman.  He's a great dude and he's wrote for and with some of the biggest names in Country Music.  We hope you all dig this episode as much as we did getting it in the can!  Enjoy!   YouTube Vid of Jeremy's hit song Arlington recorded by Trace Adkins   YouTube Vid of Jeremy's hit song Hell on the Heart recorded by Eric Church     VIDEO Links:   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page EPISODE #201 SKIP EWING On this episode of The Troubadour, we interview hit country songwriter Skip Ewing.  Skip has penned multiple No. 1 hits including “You Had Me From Hello” (Kenny Chesney) and “I Believe” (Diamond Rio).  He's got countless of other great songs cut by artists like Willie Nelson, Bryan White, Randy Travis, Keith Urban, Collin Ray, Sammy Kershaw and more.   Lately Skip has been touring with some of the “best of the best” musicians in the world, in support of his latest project called “Road to California” released this past April.   Most recently, his song “I Would If I Could,” co-written with Dean Dillon, was recorded by Lainey Wilson and Ernest as part of Apple Music's Lost & Found project.   Enjoy the episode!   VIDEO Links: SKIP EWING ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE – YOU HAD ME FROM HELLO   SKIP EWING ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE – REBBECA LYNN   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page EPISODE #200 BLANK PAGE We've hit episode #200 here on The Troubadour and this one is definitely a “feel-good” episode.  I really felt that this interview with Jack Robert and Avery Grace of Blank Page was inspiring as well as interesting.  What Jack and Avery have done with their music as only seniors in high school is pretty impressive.  This is another episode that really highlights what a presence on social media can do for you in getting visibility and making connections with other well-known artists that can not only eventually become friends and colleagues, but also help you with your own career.  The dedication these two have to each other and their musical aspirations is astounding for such young individuals as well.  It'll be exciting to see what the future has in store for these kids!   VIDEO Links: IN STUDIO LIVE PERFORMANCE ON ABC 27   BLANK PAGE INSTAGRAM   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page Carly and I were thrilled to have Josh Crutchmer back on the show to talk about his 3rd and latest book, Red Dirt Unplugged. Along with working a day job for a little ol publication called the New York Times, native Okie and Red Dirt Music Fan, Josh Crutchmer, is a journalist who's played a significant role in getting recognition for the artists and the music we all dig for years now. For example, Josh just spent an entire year basically embedded with Wyatt Flores as he rides a very hot streak into the fall.  He was in the studio with him as he recorded his latest album. Josh has also been spending a lot of time with The Great Divide as they capped their comeback this year with some Texas Music honors as well as their Opry debut in July and their Ryman debut (opening for Wyatt) coming in December! Over the past year, Josh has also had his articles published in Rolling stone featuring artists like Flatland Calvary, Wade Bowen, Dylan Gossett, Koe Wetzel, American Aquarium, Cody Canada, Reckless Kelly, Muscadine Bloodline, Dasha, Shane Smith, Old 97s and Charles Wesley Godwin. So, let's just say Josh has his pulse on the scene and the exciting time we're all experiencing in our favorite genre of original music.  We were thrilled to have him on the show and we can't recommend his book highly enough! Check out Josh's new book here: “REDDIRT UNPLUGGED”   Josh's Instagram Josh's latest article in Rolling Stone featuring Reckless Kelly   BUY THE BOOK HERE   VIDEO Links: Wyatt Flores Encore in Denver   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!  

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page Ryder Grimes is the guest for this episode.  He's on a fast rise in the Texas Music scene with several songs charting in his relatively short career so far.   With a full-length record coming in the near future you can get a good taste of what he's all about NOW by checking out his current EP “Echoes of the Dial”.   Ryder Grimes Snapchat     We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page Based in Refugio, Texas, songwriter Devin Michaels received his first guitar in 2017 and has been weaving his thoughts into music ever since. His quiet nature meant that music could be an outlet – a way to get out all the things he couldn't otherwise say. While he was raised on George Strait, Merle Haggard, and his grandmother's beloved Tejano music, Devin puts something a little grittier out into the world from his own fingertips. He combines influences from the music of his childhood with elements of rock and alternative to create a sound that is loyal to classic country but can entertain a rock n' roll crowd easily. His songs conjure vivid images, making audiences feel every emotion Devin has poured into each line. Whether it be the angsty and angry Wasted Time, or the heartbreakingly haunting ballad, Whiskey, he brings the listener on a journey rather than simply telling them a story. Backed by a five-piece band, Devin creates music for people who love hard and hurt deeply. He sees himself and his music as an outlet for the brokenhearted. DEVIN MICHEALS WEBSITE       SOCIALS Links: Devin Michaels Instagram Devin Michaels TikTok   VIDEO Links: DEVIN MICHEALS YOUTUBE   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page On this episode Carly and I welcome Nashville rocker and songwriter Bones Owens to The Troubadour.  Bones has written with the Bon Jovi, collaborated with Jelly Roll and he takes a self-described Chameleon-like approach to music.  Fact is, just before we recorded this episode Bones had been in Texas writing songs and fishing with Koe Wetzel and some of the Whiskey Myers crew.   On July 12th his new record “Love out of Lemons”, dropped.  He's actually playing in Sturgis, SD tomorrow night at the Full Throttle Saloon for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and for the whole month of September he's on tour with another one of my favorite bands, Blackberry Smoke.  For my Texas friends Bones will be at Gruene Hall with the Steel Woods on October 17th.   On top of all that, he's just seems like a good dude.  Simple clickable links for everything I'm yammering about can be found in the show notes for the episode…because, I did the leg-work for you and put em there!!!   So here we go everybody, Bones Owens is on The Troubadour.   VIDEO Links: Bones Owens – Eighteen Wheeler – Official Music Video Bones Owens – Live Concert from South Central Correctional Facility Bone Owens – In depth Rig Rundown with Premier Guitar     Send Musicians to Prison - Website     We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page Texas singer-songwriter Kyle Garrett is the guest on this episode.  Kyle is a past guest and always brings a wealth of experience to the show due to the various hats he's worn in the music industry.  Along with being the Co-host and Producer of the Texas Toast Podcast he's also an artist and helps manage other bands in the business and handles everything from booking to social media content production.   In this episode our very own Carly Evans draws on her years of experience as an on-air radio personality and program director and talks about why certain songs and artists get played on the radio and why others don't; great things to know if you're trying to make a living in this world of music.   There are a lot of great info nuggets dropped in this episode and it's always a pleasure talking shop with Kyle.  You can find out more about Kyle, his music, and the Texas Toast Podcast using the clickable links in the show notes for this episode at thetroubadourpodcast.com.   Kyle Garrett Music Kyle Garrett YouTube Channel Texas Toast Podcast Grow the Show Podcast     We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page It's Monday, July 8th, 2024 and this is an episode I've been excited about since we got it scheduled.  In January of 2024, Americana band Mike and the Moonpies officially announced they were changing the name of their band to Silverada.  Their brand new self-titled record just came out and it's got some bangers on it.  Silverada is fresh off of an album release party at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and their upcoming tour schedule is insane!  For example, this coming Friday and Saturday nights they are playing at Billy Bob's and Gruene Hall respectively.  And in the next few months they've got dates everywhere from Washington, D.C. to Seattle and from Milwaukee, WI to Luckenbach, TX, and just about everywhere in between. Frontman Mike Harmier tells us about some new songwriting techniques he employed for this new record and some of you songwriters out there might just have some new tools to put in your bag. So, here we go with Episode 194 of the Troubadour featuring Mike Harmier of Silverada! We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page This episode features our interview with Country Music artist Donice Morace. You can't fake authentic. You know it when you see it – and you know it when you hear it. Authentic isthe best word that can be used to describe Donice Morace. From his chiseled good looks and easy-goingpersonality that exude the confidence of a man who knows exactly who he is, to his music which catchesyour ear and takes you back to another era when country music was defined by vocal stylists who were immediately identifiable, Donice is truly authentic. Donice began his journey in music at the tender age of six when his father bought him his first guitar. By the time he was a junior in high school he was singing in choir, and after seeing George Strait in concert while in college at Texas A&M, it became clear to him that music would be his life's calling. The Vidor,Texas native found inspiration from the music of Keith Whitley, George Jones, and Conway Twitty. And while those country traditionalists helped to shape his own sound, it was two local country music heroes, Tracy Byrd and Mark Chesnutt, who gave Donice a good blueprint when it came time to take hiscareer to the professional level and launch his own band. “I learned so much from watching how they had handled their careers. It was like Honky Tonk 101.   Donice continued to grow his stock with the release of his debut self-titled EP in 2017, which featured the top 25 single, “Good Hurt Comin' On,” and “WD-40 and Duct Tape,” which was accompanied by a music video, and peaked at number 15 on the Texas Regional Radio Report. He doubled down with the release of his debut album ‘Long Live the Cowboy' in 2019, unashamedly putting the cowboy back in country music. Fast forward to today, Donice recently released his latest critically acclaimed album ‘This Life I Love,' marking a watershed moment for Donice to continue stake his claim on the country music landscape.   The album features his recent trilogy of hit singles and music videos, “One Drink In,” “Goin' Goin'” and “Wait Til I'm Gone.” Individually and collectively, these songs have shone a bright light on the Texas native, notched him a win as “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the 2022 Texas Country Music Awards, and garnered high praise and coverage from some of country music's largest media outlets.  Donice Morace remains the “One to Watch” in the neo-traditional country music movement that he is helping to spearhead.   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page This episode features our interview with The Texas Trio, comprised of Kyle Park, John Michael Whitby & Jason Roberts. Kyle has been a guest on the podcast several times but it was our first time getting to visit with Jason Roberts and John Michael Withby (JMW).  Both are very accomplished musicians in their own right.  Jason and JMW both played with Asleep At The Wheel for earlier in their careers.  Currently, Jason is fronting the famed Bob's Wills Texas Playboys and JMW has been playing keys in Country Music Icon George Strait's Ace in the Hole Band for 19 years now.  Sounds like Jason will even be doing some dates with the Ace in the Hole Band as well before long! Their new self-titled album was just released on Friday, May 17th, 2024 and you can check it out HERE! Enjoy the episode! We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page On this episode of The Troubadour, we visit with documentary filmmaker Chistopher Fitzpatrick about his new project, Oklahoma Breakdown: The Mike Hosty Story. The film has already won honors at film festivals across the United States and screenings are taking place as we speak.  The next screening will be held at The Mayan Theater in Denver, CO on May 16th followed up by a performance by Mike Hosty himself!  For ticket information CLICK HERE. To view the trailer for the film CLICK HERE. Enjoy the episode! We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page Country Music artist and songwriter Dallas Alexander is the featured guest on this episode. We catch up with Dallas while he's in Nashville for a couple weeks of songwriting. Before going after a career as a Country Music artist, Dallas was in an elite special forces division of the Canadian Military (JTF2) and held the world record for the longest sniper shot ever in combat.  So, yeah….let's just go ahead and say he's a badass. You can find out more about Dallas by going to his WEBSITE and following all of his social media accounts that are linked there. I've also added links embedded here if you want to see Dallas' appearances on the Shawn Ryan Show and Rodeo Time w/ Dale Brisby. Enjoy the episode!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page On this episode Pete talks with Texas singer/songwriter Kyle Park. Kyle has been a guest on the show in the past in Episodes #34 & #130. We talk about his new record called “All Nighters” which is simply fantastic! Check out the video for the title track HERE! We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page On this episode Pete & Carly interview singer/songwriter Julia Hatfield. Her latest song called “Why Do We Hold Back Tears” will be released any day now.  Check out her other music by clicking HERE. Julia is also and accomplished actress and you'll hear about some of her latest acting work in this episode! She was also a featured artist in a Tom Petty documentary called “Won't Back Down.” Here's her version of Tom's hit “I Won't Back Down” that was featured in the film. Julia also was involved in an interview production called Women Crush Wednesdays w/ Julia Hatfield with episodes filmed in Luckenbach, TX.  Check it out!!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page On this episode Pete & Carly interview Shane Smith.   Shane Smith & The Saints have had a TON happen in their career since Shane's first appearance on the podcast back on Episode #31 of The Troubadour.   They've got a brand-new record out called Norther, and it's fantastic!   One of our favorite tracks is called All The Way.  Check out the YouTube Video for it RIGHT HERE. We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page Fans of music and the artists that make it are the reason these folks can make a living in the  business.  Fans attending live shows, buying merch and music, is really how the bills get paid by musicians.   This week Pete interview's Eric Birk.  Eric is a huge supporter of live music and attends well over 100 shows per year.  He's developed a relationship with many of the acts he goes to see perform.  Artist, Gus Burns has even made a T-shirt that honors the dedication of fans like Eric that simply says “Be Like Birk”.   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page  Our featured guest this week is Uncle Lucius frontman, Kevin Galloway.    Their latest record, Like It's The Last One Left, is now available!   YouTube Vid for Keep the Wolves Away ·       as heard on Yellowstone and now with 150 million views!!!! https://www.patreon.com/thetroubadourpodcast  We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page! We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!    Our featured guest this week is Shaker Hymns frontman, Nyles Robakiewicz.    Their latest record, The Highway and The Boulevard, is now available!

Episode # 183 - Charlie McCabe The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!    Our featured guest this week is Charlie McCabe.    Charlie got with us for this episode last spring and we're finally just getting it put out now. He's got new music out since then and still working his tail off with several tour dates on his schedule!     Enjoy the Episode!

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!     Our featured guest this week is Jon Dee Graham.    Go buy his new record!!!   And check out his interview with Otis Gibbs by clicking here!     Enjoy the Episode!

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!    Our featured guest this week is The Aaron Ball Band.  They are here to talk about their career and new EP called Sense of Humor.   All their social media links can be found on their website.       Enjoy the Episode!

This was a great interview with Singer-Songwriter Jill Riley! Make sure to check out her new record Common Ground! For more info on this episode make sure and visit www.thetroubadourpodcast.com/episodes PLEASE SUPPORT THE TROUBADOUR ON PATREON NEEDING GEAR?  BE SURE TO USE OUR SWEETWATER AFFILIATE LINK PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE & SPOTIFY PODCASTS WEBSITE / TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / PATREON / YOUTUBE Email: pete@thetroubadourpodcast.com Advertising Inquiries: https://www.thetroubadourpodcast.com/contact-us-advertise/ Advertising Inquiries: https://www.thetroubadourpodcast.com/contact-us-advertise/

Episode # 179 – Nathan Mongol Wells The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!     Our featured guest this week is Nathan Mongol Wells.  He's here to talk about his new record, From a Dark Corner.   Here's the link to the official video for the song Taken For a Ride that we talk about in the episode.   We also talk about Nathan's time with the band Ottoman Turks.  If you haven't every seen it, I highly suggest you check out the video for the Turks song, Apathy.   Enjoy the Episode!

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!    It's been a bit since we've had a new episode ready for you all but we're finally back with fresh content.   The South Austin Moonlighters join us on this one!   This was recorded back in June and we've got several other new episodes in the can so we should be back to our regular schedule from here on out.   The South Austin Moonlighters new album, “From Here to Home” came out in June and it's fabulous so make sure you go check it out!   You can find out everything about the Moonlighters by clicking HERE!   Enjoy!

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!     Today is Sunday, July 16th, 2023 Carly and I are back with another new episode featuring a singer-songwriter Austin GillIam.   But like always, I first want to encourage you to go check out our Patreon page if you haven't yet.  Links can be found at thetroubadourpodcast.com, but you can also just go to patreon.com and search for The Troubadour Podcast there.  Patreon is an awesome site where you can find all kinds of content creators, musicians, authors, artists, etc., who provide all types of content and entertainment for their fans, an easy way to support what they do.  So go check it out!   Today's guest, Austin Gillam, started playing with various artists in the Texas Music scene years ago and around 2010, he starting morphing into becoming a solo artist instead of just a guitar slinging side man.  By around 2014 he realized he was performing more on his own projects than working as a hired gun, so naturally that's where he started focusing his efforts. His latest record, “I'm Sorry, I'm Fine”Here came out on May 26th and he's currently touring in support of it.   We're exited to have you guys hear all about Austin and the new record, so here comes Episode #177 of The Troubadour featuring our visit with singer and songwriter Austin Gilliam.

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!     Today on episode #176 of The Troubadour we are joined once again by Dallas Wayne Pryor of the Lazy Wayne Band.  Dallas was our guest on Episode #134 almost 2 years ago when that episode was release on August 22nd of 2021.   We're going to find out what Dallas and the Lazy Wayne has been up to since then.  I'm also excited to have him on the show because The Lazy Wayne band will be taking the stage in my little hometown of Scandia, KS on Saturday July 8th for the Scandia Riverfest so I'm really looking forward to that.    I also want to remind everyone that we could really use your support on Patreon.  Since we started the patreon page we're now up to 11 supporters and we appreciate every single one of them.  But we could really use some more help to keep our fire alive and know that more than just these eleven folks love what Carly and I are doing here.  I'm a fan of the free market and it's going to tell us what our content is really worth.  So, it's really up to y'all.  If you like listening to these interviews and feel like supporting us with a few bucks a month and getting some Troubadour swag to boot, consider signing up on Patreon.    But for now, let's roll into to episode #176 of The Troubadour featuring a fellow Kansan, Dallas Wayne Pryor of The Lazy Wayne Band.

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page! We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link! Today is Sunday, June 4th, 2023 Carly and I are back with another new episode featuring a singer-songwriter Ryan Lindsay.   But like always, I first want to encourage you to go check out our Patreon page if you haven't yet.  Links can be found at thetroubadourpodcast.com, but you can also just go to patreon.com and search for The Troubadour Podcast there.  Patreon is an awesome site where you can find all kinds of content creators, musicians, authors, artists, etc., who provide all types of content and entertainment for their fans, an easy way to support what they do.  So go check it out!   Today's guest, Ryan Lindsay, has had great success as a songwriter and storyteller having won several Country Music Alberta awards as well as having been a nominee for a Canadian Country Music Association award.   Along with being a musician, Ryan is also a genuine outdoorsman having worked as a backcountry guide and growing up on the prairies of Canada.   Due to extenuating circumstances…or put another way, due to my eldest son getting involved in a little scrap after school on the day this episode was recorded, I had to text Carly and let her know I was dealing with that little situation and she'd have to fly solo on this interview with Ryan.  Which really is a bummer because I was excited to talk to Ryan about hunting, fishing and other outdoorsy things, along with his music of course…In any event, my son was dealt with, Carly pulled off the episode on her own, and here we are!  So along with you, I'll be listening to this episode for the first time as well!   Here comes Episode #175 of The Troubadour featuring our very own Carly Evan's visit with country singer and songwriter Ryan Lindsay.

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!   Today is Sunday, May 14th, 2023 Carly and I are back with another new episode.    Before we get to today's guest let me invite you once again to go check out our Patreon page and consider becoming a supporter of our little show here for as little as $3 a month.  Just go to the Support the Podcast tab at TheTroubadourPodcast.com and click on our Patreon link.  Carly and I would be eternally grateful as we continue to try to keep our head above water with this thing.   Back in March of 2021 Carly and I released Episode #112 of The Troubadour featuring a western swing band that I knew had a boatload of talent.  The interview featured Ryan Humbert and Emily Bates of the Ohio based band named The Shootouts.  At the time they were promoting their latest record entitled “Bullseye” produced by Chuck Mead.  Well, since that time they've been grinding it out on the road and have cut another record called “Stampede” with Ray Benson and Sam Seifert co-producing.  “Stampede” features guest performances by Ray, Asleep at the Wheel,  Jim Lauderdale, Marty Stuart, Raul Malo and Buddy Miller.  Not exactly a bunch of light-weights!   Today we're catching up with Shootouts frontman Ryan Humbert to hear all about the new record and their debut performance at The Grand Ole Opry on February 24th, 2023 which just also happened to be the day “Stampede” was released.   There're some great conversation in this episode that you won't want to miss so let's get to it!  Here comes Episode #174 of The Troubadour and our visit with Ryan Humbert, frontman of the red hot western swing band, The Shootouts.

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!   Today is Sunday, April 30th, 2023 Carly and I are back with another new episode.    Before we get to today's guest let me invite you once again to go check out our Patreon page and consider becoming a supporter of our little show here for as little as $3 a month.  Just go to the Support the Podcast tab at TheTroubadourPodcast.com and click on our Patreon link.  Carly and I would be eternally grateful as we continue to try to keep our head above water with this thing.   Today's guest is a country artist that calls New Mexico home.  He's got a killer baritone voice and you can just tell he's the real deal.  Will Banister was immersed in the music of Merle Haggard, Hank and George Strait at a young age and you can really hear those influences in his music.  His popularity on Tik-Tok, Instagram and Facebook has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years in response to his no fluff, off the cuff and honest posts.   Along with touring here he's toured Europe to great accolades and he's even had a song in a Clint Eastwood movie.  He's a very humble down to earth guy when you're speaking to him, but when he gets on stage or in a studio his talent speaks for itself.   For our Oklahoma listeners Will's gonna be playing at Chiggers in Broken Bow on Saturday, May 6th and he's got a bunch of dates scheduled in Texas including one at Cheatham Street Warehouse on Friday, May 19th.  All his tour date and everything else Will Banister can be found by visiting willbanister.com.  Links for this and much more will be found in the show notes for this episode.   So let's get to it!  Here comes Episode #173 of The Troubadour and our visit with a true country artist.  Mr. Will Banister.

Today is Sunday, April 16th, 2023 and I'm probably more excited about releasing this episode than almost any other I've ever been able to record up to this point in my journey as a podcaster.    This episode marks a full-circle moment in my life of music so indulge me for just a second while I take you down memory lane a bit.  On July 4th, 1999 I was a twenty year-old wannabe musician.  Several college friends and I had made the trek from North Central Kansas all the way to Luckenbach, TX for Willie Nelson's 4th of July picnic.    That day I got to see many well-known and legendary musicians, and most of them for the first time in my life.    But about 4pm on that hot hill-country Texas day, an absolute freak of a guitar player took the stage.  What I witnessed over the next 20 minutes or so left me with my mouth gaping wide open.  That was the first time I'd even heard the name Monte Montgomery, but I knew what I was witnessing was other-worldly; it was almost like seeing something from a different dimension.  What Monte could do on an acoustic guitar seemed unhuman.  His ability was incredible but the sounds he could get out of that guitar we're unlike any I've ever heard.  I've been a big fan of Monte's ever since then and today, nearly 25 years after seeing him play that first time, Monte Montgomery is our guest today on The Troubadour.   As you'll hear in the interview, Monte has an interesting backstory from picking up a guitar for the first time when he was about 13 years old, to now, being known throughout the world as one of the best acoustic guitar players alive today.  Guitar Player Magazine named him as one their “Top 50 All-Time Greatest Guitar Players” and he can often be seen sharing a stage with the likes of Tommy Emmanuel or playing All-Star Guitar Player showcases at NAMM.  Fact is, he'll be playing on May 5th at the Dallas International Guitar Festival.  He can often be seen at the legendary Saxon Pub in Austin and for our Oklahoma listeners, Monte will be doing a two night stand at The Blue Door in Oklahoma City on May 12th and 13th.   Links for everything and some embedded YouTube videos of Monte shredding his Alvarez can be found in the show notes for this episode at thetroubadourpodcast.com   And also, if you can find it in your heart to throw Carly and I a bone, we would love to have you sign up as a supporter on our Patreon page so we can continue to bring you interviews with these great artists like Monte.  You can sign up for as little as $3.00 per month and we'll even send you some podcast swag for doing so  So take action now and go check the “Support The Podcast” tab at thetroubadourpodcast.com.   So let's get into it!  Here comes Episode #172 of The Troubadour and our visit with one of the greatest guitar players to ever live, Monte Montgomery.

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!       We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!     Today is Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 and on this episode Carly and I are stoked to bring you our recent visit with a great artist and songwriter from Manitoba, Canada named Del Barber.  If you are already into other Canadian artists like Corb Lund and Colter Wall, you'll probably want to add Del to the list of highly talented singer-songwriters from up north.   But first, I'd be remis if I didn't remind you that the #1 way you can support our podcast and keep hearing interviews with these artists and songwriters is by becoming a patron at our Patreon Page and it's super easy to do.  Just pick one of the 5 tier packages, starting at as little as $3.00 per month and we'll send you some free podcast swag.  Currently, we've only got 8 patrons that have taken advantage of this, but I know there's a ton more listeners that would be glad to help, if they only knew how.  Well, Patreon seems to be about the easiest avenue we've found for folks that want to support the show to do so.   Go check out the link by clicking the “Support The Podcast” tab at thetroubadourpodcast.com.   Finding out about the music of Del Barber was really like a breath of fresh air for me.  Del is a “songwriter's songwriter” and one quickly understands why he gets compared to guys like John Prine and has been featured in Rolling Stone.   He's a very down to earth dude that lives in rural Canada about 4 hours from an airport and when he's not writing songs on his farm, he's enjoying the quiet remoteness of the land.  As you'll hear he's an introspective guy, as most songwriters are, for me it was kinda like talking to an ol buddy I hadn't seen in years.   His new album, “Almanac” will come out on April 28th and he and his band are getting ready to hit the road to showcase the new tunes.  The tour starts this coming Tuesday, April 4th and they'll be all over the provinces of Canada grinding it out until mid-May.  And for you Texas listeners, Del will be at the Mucky Duck in Houston on May 26th.  He'll be adding more stateside dates before long so make sure you check out his schedule at delbarber.com and pre-order your copy of “Almanac” while your there.   Links for everything can be found in the show notes for this episode at thetroubadourpodcast.com    So let's get into it!  Here comes Episode #171 of The Troubadour and our visit with Canadian singer-songwriter, and potentially my new deer hunting buddy, Del Barber

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!     Today is Sunday, March 19th, 2023 and Carly and I are thrilled to release this episode with a young singer and songwriter that's on his way up.   But first, let me remind you that the #1 way you can support our podcast is by becoming a patron at our Patreon Page.   We're also an affiliate for Sweetwater now so anytime you need to buy new gear, make sure to use the link on our website.  Both can be found by clicking the “Support The Podcast” tab at thetroubadourpodcast.com.   Today's guest, JD Clayton is a native of Fort Smith, Arkansas and things are really starting to happen for this kid.  His new Album “Long Way Home” is getting lots of attention and if you check out his tour schedule at www.jdclaytonofficial.com you'll see just how busy he is right now.  As you'll hear during the interview, the songs that make up the album were born during Covid, mostly while JD was working for a landscaping company in Nashville.  So, in the past few years, JD has went from a day laborer to a guy who's opening shows for the likes of Dwight Yoakam and being a featured artist on the ever-popular Jam in the Van series.   JD and I also go down the rabbit hole on vintage Gibson J-50 guitars and his performance of one of my favorite John Denver songs called “This Old Guitar”.   Links for all this stuff can be found in the show notes for this episode.   So let's get into it!  Here comes Episode #170 and our visit with a great new artist I expect you're going to be seeing and hearing a lot of soon; JD Clayton.

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!    Today is Sunday, March 5th, 2023 and it's a big day here on The Troubadour!   This episode unofficially marks the beginning of our 6th season of The Troubadour Podcast!    And I've got to give some credit where it's due.  If Carly Evans hadn't agreed to join me on this little idea of mine, after I struggled through that first season of about a dozen episodes on my own, I can tell you with 100% confidence, The Troubadour would have never made it this far.   So a huge shout out to my wonderful co-host and friend, Carly!   There's another reason why today's episode is so special.  Back in the 1990s when I was spending lots of time in the cab of a tractor or swather during my teens, songs from today's guests were in regular rotation on the local FM station.  As you'll hear on the show today, the band McBride & The Ride was formed in 1989 as a brain-child of Nashville record producer Tony Brown.  Tony was aware of individual talent he saw in Terry McBride, Ray Herndon and Billy Thomas and brought them together and the band was formed.  After a good run together, which included 5 top 5 singles back then, the group eventually went their separate ways but all remained active musicians, playing and writing for some of the best artists in country music.   But now in 2023, the band is back at it, releasing new music and touring as a group again. Carly and I couldn't be more thrilled to have them as guests on today's show.  If you'll recall, Terry was our guest on Episode #100, and to have the entire group here on today's show was simply a thrill.   Within the show notes for today's episode, you can check out the YouTube link for their new single “Marlboros and Avon” complete with their signature and unforgettable harmonies.   This interview was certainly a pleasure to be a part of and I can't wait to catch the band live sometime soon.  For you Texas listeners, McBride & The Ride will be playing at the Kenney Store in Kenney, TX on April 28th , and they'll be at The Texan Theatre in Cleveland, TX on April 29th.  For my Kansas brethren, they'll be playing at Knuckleads in Kansas City on June 1st.   So let's get to it!  Here comes Episode #169 and our visit with Terry McBride, Ray Herndon and Billy Thomas of McBride & The Ride.   CALLING ALL HEARTS ACOUSTIC AT THE CASTLE

Wanna give Pete and Carly a hand at The Troubadour AND get some free swag? CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE TROUBADOUR PODCAST'S PATREON PAGE   Hey everybody – We are back with another new episode of The Troubadour!   Before jump into today's episode remember that The Troubadour is now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you buy any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use the link on our website!   If you want some free podcast swag check out our Patreon page.  Links for both can be found in the show notes for this episode or by clicking on the Support the Podcast tab at thetroubadourpodcast.com.    On today's episode we're interviewing Texas singer-songwriter Austin English.  Austin has been paying his dues in the scene for well over a decade now.  He's played everywhere from the White Elephant Saloon in the Ft. Worth Stockyards all the way to famed venue's like Gruene Hall.    His 6 feet 6 inch frame has always made him stand out in a crowd but lately it's his music that has people looking his way.  We have a great chat with him in this episode and if you're a Texas listener or if you want to road trip from further out, he's playing the Blue Light in Lubbock this coming Wednesday, February 22nd and he'll be at Hoot's Pub in Amarillo this coming Friday, February 25th.   So, let's roll the tape on episode #168 featuring Austin English.

Wanna give Pete and Carly a hand at The Troubadour AND get some free swag? CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE TROUBADOUR PODCAST'S PATREON PAGE Hey everybody – We are back with another new episode of The Troubadour! Before jump into our interview with Austin honky-tonker's The Western Express, remember that The Troubadour is now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you buy any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use the link on our website! If you want some free podcast swag check out our Patreon page.  Links for both can be found in the show notes for this episode or by clicking on the Support the Podcast tab at thetroubadourpodcast.com.  Today's guests are Stephen and Phill of the Austin band The Western Express.  If you like real honky-tonkin music you're gonna dig these guys.  What started as two dudes who found each other through Craigslist ads, has developed into a band that's now been featured in the iconic Honky-Tonk Times and has headlined a stage at the Houston Rodeo. Their 2022 album, Lunatics, Lovers & Poets was produced by veteran producer and songwriter John Evans and will not disappoint with it's Texas border-town honky-tonk vibe.  They've got a new project in the works with Evans again at the helm so be looking for that soon! So, let's jump in to episode #167 featuring The Western Express. Honky-Tonk Saints Video Cover of Dwight Yoakam's “1000 miles from Nowhwere” Video Wanna give Pete and Carly a hand at The Troubadour AND get some free swag? CLICK HERE

Wanna give Pete and Carly a hand at The Troubadour AND get some free swag? CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE TROUBADOUR PODCAST'S PATREON PAGE  Hey everybody – We are back with another new episode of The Troubadour! Before we get started, remember that The Troubadour is now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you buy any new gear make sure to use the link on our website! The Troubadour Podcast also now has a Patreon page to fund this little operation so you can now support the show and earn some free podcast swag.  Links for both can be found in the show notes for this episode or by clicking on the Support The Podcast tab at thetroubadourpodcast.com.  One of our newest Patreon supporters is our buddy Justin Landers out of Oklahoma.  Justin is a big part of Orange Peel Altus and they always bring in some great musical artists at their events.  For more info go to orangeconnection.org and check it out. Today's guest on the show is a Troubadour Podcast Alumni and we're glad to have him back.  Michael Kelton first appeared on the show back on Episode # 110.  Along with putting on his Sideman Song Swap acoustic live shows at various venues around Texas, he's also an accomplished songwriter and plays drums in Pat Green's band.  I'm not sure how he gets everything done in his life with everything he's got going on, but we're about to get some insight on that. Unfortunately or fortunately, however you want to look at, I wasn't able to take part in this episode and Carly had to fly solo interviewing Michael for this episode and she did a great job. So, let's jump in to episode #166 featuring our buddy, Michael Kelton. Wanna give Pete and Carly a hand at The Troubadour AND get some free swag? CLICK HERE

Wanna give Pete and Carly a hand at The Troubadour AND get some free swag? CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE TROUBADOUR PODCAST'S PATREON PAGE  CHRIS CANTERBURY Happy 2023 everyone! As a bit of news to start out, Carly and I are thrilled to announce that The Troubadour Podcast is now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  I've been buying guitar strings and live gear through Sweetwater for years now.  Carly has been equipping her home-studio with audio and recording gear from Sweetwater for quite some time as well.  By using the Sweetwater link at thetroubadourpodcast.com when you order your gear, it will cost you nothing extra but, the podcast will receive a small percentage of your order and will help us fund this little operation.  Sweetwater's customer service is second to none AND they throw in a little bag of candy with every order which is also a cool touch.  So, if you don't mind, anytime you get ready to order music, audio or recording gear in the future, even if it's just a set of your favorite strings, please consider using the Sweetwater link at thetroubadourpodcast.com that will take you right to Sweetwater's website.  Carly and I would be very appreciative.  Also, don't forget, The Troubadour Podcast now has a Patreon page where you can support the show and earn some free swag from us to boot. For the first new episode of the year, we're starting out with an interview with singer-songwriter Chris Canterbury.  Chris has a great new record out called “Quaalude Lullabies”; the name of the project itself had me interested from the get-go.  The record is described as a nine-track collection of mostly sad songs and honest insight into razor-edged topics like addiction depression and loneliness.  With a description like that, and as a songwriter myself who digs on that kinda subject matter, I knew I wanted to hear this stuff and learn more about this guy. Chris is originally from Louisiana but now calls Nashville home.  I think you guys are really gonna enjoy this visit. So let's get to it!  Here's the first episode of 2023 on The Troubadour Podcast featuring singer-songwriter, Chris Canterbury! Wanna give Pete and Carly a hand at The Troubadour AND get some free swag? CLICK HERE

Wanna give Pete and Carly a hand at The Troubadour AND get some free swag? CLICK HERE Welcome to today's episode!  Our guests today help us bring you an episode with lots of laughs and conversation about music among many other things as you'll soon hear.  Sean and Sal of the Austin based band, The Ransom Brothers were simply a hoot to have on the show.  And what's more – they also play some damn good original music influenced by the like of the Allman Brothers, The Marshall Tucker band and Outlaw Country. Within their sound you'll hear slide and twin guitar riffs as well as some fierce fiddle playing. We talk about their new album, Resurgence, their method of recording the project as well some other wild shenanigans involving these guys. To find out more about The Ransom Brothers, their music and where they are playing next, go check out www.theransombrothers.com . Now on to the show! Wanna give Pete and Carly a hand at The Troubadour AND get some free swag? CLICK HERE