Thinkin' & Drinkin'

On this week's Thinking and Drinking episode Bart and his big brother Brad will be reviewing the Judas Priest and Queensryche concert they saw this past week in Nashville.With Queensryche and Judas Priest being some of their favorite bands, they had a light-hearted chat about their thoughts on the show at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show, Bart talks to his long-time friend Susan Marshall. Susan is a true Memphis Belle who has been blowing away crowds and listeners all over the country. Based out of Memphis she's carved out a swath for her style of singing a mile wide. Blues, soul, country, she can do it all. On this episode you'll hear…How Susan made her long journey to MemphisWhy she's disappointed in local music educationHow she's been instrumental in forwarding all genres of music in Memphis and the surrounding states while being part of The Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Bart talks to Backyards and Bevvies PK. PK's a world-traveling touring systems engineering cat who's trying to figure out how to stay home with his baby boy while still dipping his toe in the music biz. He's calling on his music biz buddies to sit and chat with him on his podcast, Backyards, and Bevvies...sounds familiar...

This week Amy helped Bart get JT Harding out to Disgraceland (aka my studio) and we laughed for over an hour. JT is one of the most fun and most creative guys in Bart's world and has written a new book “Party Like A Rockstar" to prove it. In this episode, you'll hear…JT discuss small town Michiganian went from Gross Pointe MI to LA to Nashville all the time making friends and writing great songs on his way. How he got his first demo heard by pulling a sneaky FED EX trick. JT talks about how being on the road with Linkin Park led to him opening for them and his first publishing deal.And finally how JT ended up writing a book about all his adventures called, Party Like A Rockstar which you can purchase it here on Amazon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode, Bart and Amy discuss their favorite songs with love in the title in honor of Valentine's day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart gets to talk to one of his favorite guitar players Rob McNelley. Rob talks about how he made his way to Nashville from the Columbus, Ohio area to follow his musical dreams, the differences and the similarities of being a studio and a touring guitar player, and how he starts every day with coffee and a guitar polishing his playing and writing a ton of music, most of which you can find on his YouTube channel. In this episode you'll hear How our mutual friend Tom Bukovac helped Rob get his first touring gig here in Nashville and who it was. What are his go-to every time, automatic guitars? Who his dream gig would be and what song he wishes he would have written or at least played on.You can connect with Rob on Instagram and his YouTube channel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of Thinkin' and Drinkin' we throw it back to when Bart talked with the creative Mark Slaughter, a singer, guitar player and songwriter. He takes you on a journey of how he began singing and playing guitar, to his first band and his first tour, how he preserves his voice, and how he produced his band so differently than others. His knowledge and love of music is evident throughout the episode - listen in!In this episode, you'll hearWhat it was like for Mark to grow up in Las Vegas. Instead of an allowance for chores, he asked for a 45 each week, so he learned to sing with the classics The first note they ever played as the band Slaughter in public was opening up for KISS. Connect with Bart on INSTAGRAM!!! For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/las-vegas-guitar-slinger See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart reviews some music that he has not been able to sit down and listen to in depth until now! Leave comments for new music that you would like to hear reviewed! In this episode, you'll hearBart reviews some of his favorite current albums to listen to:Liam Gallagher “Why Me, Why Not?”Iron Maiden “Senjutsu”The Wildhearts “Renaissance Man”Kansas “Absence of Presence”AC/DC “Power Up”Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit >>> HERE!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart dives into a spare time killer…books! Bart reviews four books that he read over the last year. Be sure to leave a like, review, or comment on anything else you would like to hear us talk about!In this episode, you'll hearBart reviews four books that he's read and enjoyed and would love to recommendBook One: Austin Translation by Zach Selwyn https://www.amazon.com/Austin-Translation-Zach-Selwyn/dp/B08QTHKPVVBook Two: Is This Anything? By Jerry Seinfeld https://www.amazon.com/This-Anything-Jerry-Seinfeld/dp/1982112727/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1641919963&sr=8-1Book 3: Monty Python Speaks by David Morgan https://www.amazon.com/Monty-Python-Speaks-Revised-Updated/dp/0062866443/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2EBH9RQS2TLIR&keywords=monty+python+speaks&qid=1641920028&sprefix=monty+python+speaks%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-2Book 4: Laugh Lines by Alan Zweibel https://www.amazon.com/Laugh-Lines-Helping-People-Funnier/dp/1419735284/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1641920055&sr=8-6Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit HERE >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/barts-books See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the first episode of 2022 of Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart outlines what the future of the podcast will look like!In this episode, you'll hearBart discusses the new direction of the podcastHave a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit HERE >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/new-podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' & Drinkin' we throw it back to last Christmas when Bart & Amy share their favorite Christmas Songs. Merry Christmas from Bart & Amy! Have a great & safe holiday! Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart and Wife Amy Allmand get in the Christmas spirit by listing their top five Christmas movies. Leave comments and reviews for your favorite Christmas movies!In this episode, you'll hearBart & Amy discuss their favorite Christmas moviesHave a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit HERE >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/christmas-movies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' and Drinkin', Bart and Amy Allmand give their review of the latest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. They walk you through each of the four categories and give their thoughts on some of their favorite inductees. In this episode, you'll hearBart & Amy share their thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction ceremonyHave a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit HERE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode of Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart gives ideas for gifts this holiday season. He gives options at four different price points for whichever level gift you're looking to get for the musician in your life.In this episode, you'll hearBart shares his gift ideas for the musician in your life for different budgets.Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit us on our website HERE!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart talks with Bill Spencer & Grant Batson with the Narrow Gate Foundation. In this episode, Bill shares about his life and how he began Narrow Gate, who they serve and how you can help. Grant shares about his life, how he got into Guitar building and what led him to work with Narrow Gate. Tune in to hear more about Narrow Gate and the heart behind their ministry. In this episode, you'll hearThe heart behind Narrow GateHow they began building guitars on the Narrow Gate propertyFor the full show notes visit HERE Head to https://narrowgate.org/ to learn more about Narrow Gate and give back to a great ministry See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For giving month we throw it back to a great episode of Thinkin' & Drinkin' where Bart talks with Bob Regan, Hall of Fame songwriter and founder of Operation Song. Operation Song is a non-profit whose mission is to empower veterans, active-duty military, and their families to tell their stories through the process of songwriting. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Bob, the work he is doing through Operation Song and how you can support this charity. In this episode, you'll hearBart & Bob's playing USO ToursWhy a Cali Hippie started Operation SongThe mission and impact behind Operation SongFor the full show notes visit HERE Check out Operation Song >> http://www.operationsong.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart talks with Strongman Iron Tamer, Dave Whitley. Dave explains this transition from being picked on in school to his interest in superheroes with superhuman abilities, to eventually becoming a professional Strongman. He talks about his introduction to rock sounds via his Dad's band and friends on the school bus. Which eventually led to him playing the guitar in a band. The feats that Dave performs for his motivational seminars illustrate the mindset needed to accomplish the seemingly impossible.In this episode, you'll hearDave was attracted to the Hulk, Spiderman, Batman, or anyone with superhuman strength because he got picked on as a kid, which is where he began the process of becoming a strongman.Dave's first concert was Ted Nugent, which tied in some of the aggression he felt as a kid with heavy music. He's always been a fan of Ted Nugent, Van Halen, and Pantera. He also played in bands. For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/dave-whitley Screenshot, share, and leave a review! Connect with Bart on INSTAGRAM!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode of Thinkin' & Drinkin' is a throwback all about Halloween! With only 5 days left until the spooky holiday, Bart and Amy talk about their favorite Halloween movies and songs! Tune in to hear if one of their favorites is also one of yours! In this episode, you'll hearBart & Amy discuss their favorite Halloween songsBart & Amy discuss their favorite Halloween movieHave a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/halloweensongsmovies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart reviews an Earth, Wind, & Fire concert with his wife Amy, brother Brad, and sister-in-law Beth! They review the song list and compare the show to past Earth, Wind, & Fire concerts they have seen. In this episode, you'll hearBart discusses the Earth Wind & Fire concert at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville with his wife, brother and sister in lawHave a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit HERE >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/ewf-review See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart talks with his wife Amy Allmand about their recent outing to go see The Rolling Stones in concert. They go through the set list and talk about how The Rolling Stones helped inspire the production of “You Can't Take The Honky Tonk Out Of The Girl”, written by Bart! All in all, they enjoyed the chance to get out and see an energetic Mick Jagger perform!In this episode, you'll hearBart & Amy discuss their reviews of The Rolling Stones No Filter TourHave a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit HERE >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/rolling-tour See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' and Drinkin', Bart talks with Dan Weller. Dan is an International metal music producer that has worked with Cody Frost, Bury Tomorrow, and Enter Shikari. Being introduced to Metallica by his sister, his interest in metal music started early. Before getting into production Dan had a successful band that went by Sikth. This episode brings you through his transition of careers and how he reflected during the pandemic. In this episode, you'll hear(around 11 mins in) Dan started talking about how he heard the Metallica ‘Black Album' coming out of his sister's room as a teenager and he knew he'd never be the same. (around 31 mins in) During Dan's time off (with COVID), he was concerned he was getting into working with too many different genres of music. For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/dan-weller Screenshot, share, and leave a review! Connect with Bart on INSTAGRAM! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart talks with singer and songwriter, Tina Parol! Tina started writing songs at the young age of 11 and got her first publishing deal at 16. In her first year of college at NYU she received a record deal with Motown! Tina now works with sync, short for synchronization, which is making records to be put into shows or movies. In this episode, you'll hearTina's first band was called Tina Parole & the Convicts, which she added the ‘e' to her last name so it would make more sense for the convicts. (at 34 mins in) Tina's first concert was Tina Turner, who she was named after. (5 mins in) She got her first record deal with Motown when she was 19. For the full show notes visit >>>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/tina-parol Screenshot, share, and leave a review! Connect with Bart on INSTAGRAM!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode of Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart catches up with an old friend and world famous drum tech, Derek Benitz. Derek explains which kind of drum tech he is, catering to the drummer and they want out of the kit for each set. Derek explains his recent transitions from FGL to Sam Hunt, to working full time for Amazon during the pandemic, and finally his current band with Chris Stapleton. In this episode, you'll hear(20 mins in) Derek talks about the differences between different tours, mainly being the crowds(30:40 in) Derek discusses how he finds each drummer's pulse and how that helps him work with different drummersFor the full show notes visit >>>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/derek-benitz Screenshot, share, leave a review! Connect with Bart on INSTAGRAM See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we throw it back on Thinkin' & Drinkin' when Bart talked with Chris Tapp. Tapp shares some memorable moments that he'll always remember, as well as shares what the behind the scenes life of his shows looks like. It's interesting to hear how everything falls into place. I wouldn't recommend missing this episode! In this episode, you'll hearHow they're a duo and they're staying a duo. What life is like not playing shows. The day we talked they were supposed to be in LA playing the Viper RoomFor the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/christapp If you like what you hear make sure you leave us a rate and a review! Connect with Bart here >>> INSTAGRAM!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Bart talks with Lt. Dan Hurd, founder of One Pedal At a Time Movement, about his journey from serving in the military to where he is now. Dan talks about the ride that really changed his life, a long weekend ride with a friend that he was fighting to finish, getting some much needed advice “It's just one pedal at a time”. He is currently on a cross country ride to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Along the way he has participated in suicide interventions, been saved by Christ, and been hit by a car. He is on pace to finish on October 10th, National Mental Health Day! In this episode, you'll hear(At 16 mins) Dan talks about his cause, One Pedal At A Time(At 43:25) Dan talks about how everyone has a purpose and this is how he found his on a bicycleFor the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/dan-hurd Screenshot, share, and leave a review! Connect with Bart on INSTAGRAM!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart talks with Steve Mackey. Steve, a former neighbor to Bart, talks about the early years of playing the bass in high school. He then attended Berkley in Boston for Music before moving to Nashville. Steve shares how he is able to put his own touch on a track while providing artists and producers what they are looking for. In this episode, you'll hear(About 6 mins in) Steve discusses when he attended Berkley in Boston. (About 8 mins in) Bart asked Steve about when he started playing bass and if that was what envisioned for the rest of his life, and Steve said it's all he wanted to do. For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/steve-mackey Screenshot, share, and leave a review! Connect with Bart on INSTAGRAM See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart talks with Neal Spielberg. Neal talks about breaking into the business side of music through an uncle that was a big mentor in his life. Getting his feet wet in the sales side of radio, spinning that into a gig promoting a three ring circus, and selling home movies wholesale for video stores. After he transitioned into working for Atari, then a job at Warner Brothers Nashville. In this episode, you'll hearNeal is the only guy that I've ever known that's been in a real 3 ring circus with Bengal tigers. Neal shared Jim Ed Norman's (former President of Warner Brothers Nashville) philosophy at Warner Brothers, which was ‘let's sign great artists, then we'll find an audience for them.' For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/neal-spielberg Screenshot, share, and leave a review! Connect on instagram here > ThinkinAndDrinkinPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode of Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart talks with Chad Allison, the driver of the stars! Chad got into the entertainment coach industry by being persistent on the phone until someone gave him his first gig, touring with One Direction. He explains the difference between a crew bus, band bus, and a star bus. Chad shares some stories over the years of touring on the road. Chad shares all in his book “Between the Mayonnaise and Mustard”. In this episode, you'll hear(12:30) Chad talks about the first time he drove a bus into Canada and what that experience entailedWe talked about how I was out with him and Florida Georgia Line and the best part of my day was sitting in the jump seat next to Chad and that bus windshield felt like a giant movie screen. For the full show notes visit >>>>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/chad-allison Screenshot, share, and leave a review! Visit us on INSTAGRAM See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, on Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart reminisces with Amy about their experiences watching MTV growing up to celebrate the 40th year of the channel being live! Over the years, MTV introduced millions of people to some of the most iconic music videos of all time. In this episode, you'll hearBart & Amy discuss a milestone of music, MTV turning 40 and what that means to themHave a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit HERE >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/mtv-turns See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, on Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart talks with Jamie Rowe about his love for rock and roll that developed at an early age. Jamie saw his first concert at the age of 10 and faked being sick in the third grade to stay home and listen to Aerosmith. Jamie retells his story of recording an a cappella tape to audition for the role of Guardian's lead singer. He also recalls meeting Gene Simmons from his favorite band, KISS, for a business meeting while he was still in full makeup. In this episode, you'll hearBart & Jamie discuss Jamie's all-time favorite band, KISS, and the conversation he had with Gene Simmons who wanted to work with him as a solo act, but he was too old. The label that Jamie's band, Guardian was signed to is called Pakaderm, which was run by John & Dino Elefante. John Elefante used to be in the band Kansas and Jamie used to sing songs from Kansas in his cover bands. For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/jamie-rowe Screenshot, Share, and leave a review! Connect with Bart on Instagram here. > Barts' Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of Thinkin' and Drinkin' Bart talks with Blair Garner about being discovered by a local radio station while detailing cars. Blair took the money from his first radio job to buy two new cars and ended up falling in love with radio work. Blair had a long journey that brought him to many cities across the United States that helped grow his career to what it is today. In this episode, you'll hearHow Blair was on the radio as a host and moved from coast to coast to coast to coast. Bart & Blair discussed the birth of Blair's show “After Midnight” which was a live radio show that was featured on over 300 affiliate stations. His show was one of the biggest ads to get as a record promoter. For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/Blair-Garner Like and Leave a Review! Connect with Bart Here > http://www.instagram.com/thinkinanddrinkinpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Thinkin' & Drinkin' Bart talks with Jeremy Popoff. Jeremy is a writer, producer and musician whose work has paid off throughout the years. He is a part of the band Lit and has recently made a record with his brother AJ. Learn more about Jeremy by tuning into today's episode! You won't be disappointed! In this episode, you'll hearJeremy's band Lit playing at Woodstock ‘99 on a side stage in front of 85k peopleHow a punk/alt-rock/rock/pop band ended up in the land of Country & Western music For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/jeremypopoff Subscribe to the show and leave us a review!0 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, Bart talks with Gage Speas about getting his start in the music industry by learning to scream lyrics for a metal band. Gage explains how he got his nickname and future business name, Daisy May. Learning how to make hats in his bull riding days, Gage now has a successful career making custom hats. In his spare time he likes to bow hunt and play around on the guitar. In this episode, you'll hearHow Gage got into singing/screaming metal musicHow Gage went from metal music, to bull riding to making hats for a livingGage explains the meaning of the name of his business, Daisy MayFor the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/Gage-Speas Connect with Bart on Instagram here: >>> http://www.instagram.com/thinkinanddrinkinpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode Bart and a bunch of friends get together after a day of swimming at Al McManus's house. The group touches on how they first became friends through work and what they have been up to since COVID. Everyone talks about the differences in Music Row and how they miss it.In this episode, you'll hearWe all talked about how we're connected through our careers in the music industryWhat we've each been doing since COVID and how we all miss Music RowFor the full show notes visit>>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/Old-Friends Screenshot, Share, and leave a review! To connect with Bart, find us on Instagram here>>>http://www.instagram.com/thinkinanddrinkinpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode of Thinkin And Drinkin, Bart talks with Stephan McSwain about the foundation of his career building guitars and his journey across the country to grow his brand. Stephan talks about fun challenges that clients bring him, the first band he joined, and the difference of writing and performing compared to building guitars. In this episode, you'll hearStephan started building things in a steel mill in North CarolinaStephan loves finding wood that has a story, be it a storm or home that's been torn down, but the wood really speaks to him. Stephan talks about getting his first guitar (around 5:20 into the interview)For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/title/Stephan-McSwain This week's episode is brought to you by Cat Head Vodka! To connect with Bart, visit with us on instagram here >>> http://www.instagram.com/thinkinanddrinkinpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Bart talks with his wife Amy Allmand about the top country songwriters throughout each decade. In this episode, you'll hearBart and Amy discuss their top country songwriters by the decadeHave a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! www.instagram.com/thinkinanddrinkinpod For the full show notes visit HERE >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/top-songwriters See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s episode of Thinkin and Drinkin, Bart talks with guest Adam James about his path to where he is today in this business. Adam shares stories about where his inspiration came from, books he likes to read, and the alter ego that he uses to express a different side of his music!In this episode, you’ll hearAdam started his love of country music while riding his father’s tractor, growing up on a small farm, coming from many generations of farming (around 8:30 min mark)Adam talks about his alt ego, Ft. Worth Ferguson, which is a nod to another successful writer in town. For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/title/adam-james Connect with Bart on Instagram here >>> http://www.instagram.com/thinkinanddrinkinpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ we throw it back to when Bart talked with long-time friend Rickey Medlocke. They discuss the story of how they met, as well as the beginning of Blackfoot. You’ll definitely want to hear stories of the past with many others and how music was in the center of it all. So tune in and enjoy the tortuous life of Rickey Medlocke. In this episode, you’ll hearBart & Rickey talk about how he got into playing guitarRickey talks about touring and last toursCheck out today’s sponsor Cathead VodkaFor the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/rickeymedlocke If you like what you hear make sure you leave us a rate and a review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s episode of Thinkin and Drinkin, Bart talks with guest Adam James about his path to where he is today in this business. Adam shares stories about where his inspiration came from, books he likes to read, and the alter ego that he uses to express a different side of his music!In this episode, you’ll hearAdam started his love of country music while riding his father’s tractor, growing up on a small farm, coming from many generations of farming (around 8:30 min mark)Adam talks about his alt ego, Ft. Worth Ferguson, which is a nod to another successful writer in town. For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/title/adam-james Connect with Bart on Instagram here >>> http://www.instagram.com/thinkinanddrinkinpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s episode of Thinkin and Drinkin Bart talks with Lois Lewis about the early days of her career and her transition into record promotion. Lois made her way back into entertainment and was only the 4th solo woman to win the ACM Personality of the Year Award! In this episode, you’ll hearLois’ first job in radio was at the current large market radio station of the year, KNIX, so she’s come full circle. She talks about how she worked in record promotion (7 years with Republic), which made her effective from day one and she was surprised that she stayed in promotions for that longShe’s only the 4th solo woman to win the ACM Personality of the Year Award, which is a really big deal!For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/lois-lewisConnect with Bart on Instagram >>> http://www.instagram.com/thinkinanddrinkinpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s episode Bart talks about some tips on buying your first guitar as well as setting up lessons to get started. In this episode, you’ll hearBart shares his 5 tips to buying your first guitarHave a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit HERE >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/guitar-tipsConnect with Bart on Instagram >> http://www.instagram.com/thinkinanddrinkinpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode Bart talks with Luke Mills about his early years in music, from sneaking in to play his Dad’s guitar to going to see Chris Ledoux at the County Fair. Luke brings us through his transition from Christian music into the Country music scene with his first and biggest record, “Heartbeat”, that is about his now wife. Luke covers various aspects of this day to day operations being an independent artist and how COVID affected his schedules. In this episode, you’ll hearBart talks to Luke about when he decided to get into performing Country music for a living was when he saw Chris Ledoux at a County FairThe biggest song he’s ever wrote and recorded is called “Heartbeat” which was about his wife. For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/luke-millsConnect with Bart on instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/thinkinanddrinkinpod/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Allmand joins Bart in this week’s episode. Bart and Amy share their hot takes from the ACM Awards along with a recap of the performances and appearances from the night.In this episode, you’ll hearWe discuss the ACM AwardsHave a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit HERE http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/acm-recapFor the donation site mentioned in this episode, please here! Fordproudtohonor.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Bart, Amy and Scott as they introduce their new Clubhouse Series - Nashville’s Music Bizz, Then & Now. If you aren’t sure what Clubhouse is they let you explain what Clubhouse is, how it works and what to expect in this new series. You can catch the Clubhouse Room every Tuesday at 4:00 CST. In this episode, you’ll hearWe talk about our new weekly room on Clubhouse, Nashville’s Music Bizz, Then & NowTalk about what Clubhouse actually isHave a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/episode-110 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wayne Pauley joins Bart on the podcast this week. He shares stories of growing up and how music was always a part of who he was. He talks about getting his start into the music scene, his decisions to go to LA and how he ended up in Nashville. He has worked with all different genres of music all over the world and shares the things that he has learned during the different stages of life. He has spent the last almost 10 years working with Lee Brice. He shares what his role is, how they have adjusted during COVID and stories from the road. In this episode, you’ll hearOne of Wayne’s first gigs in Nashville was as a monitor guy at 12th & Porter for a band called Four Wheel Drive, who’s frontman was Keith Urban. He was paid $50 for the nightWayne had to mix a 42 piece orchestra with 11 mics for Ray Charles because Ray hated one mic per instrument, so he had to mix sections of the orchestra. For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/wayne-pauley Connect with Bart on Instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/thinkinanddrinkinpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bart hosts Robert Counts this week on the Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ podcast. He was born in Tennessee AND is in the country music business, which is extremely rare. He will entertain you with stories of songwriting, entering an amateur songwriting competition which landed him his first publishing deal, how his girlfriend introduced him to Jimmy Ritchey, and much more!In this episode, you’ll hearRobert has a degree in Biochemistry from Lee University (in Cleveland, TN)Robert straddles the divide of classic country music and current country music and is comfortable in either realm For the full show notes visit HERE Don’t forget to leave a review of the Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode Bart and Amy have an unfiltered discussion on all things Grammy-related. Listen in as they compare notes on topics relating to artists, venues, performances, and of course, Bruno Mars.In this episode, you’ll hearBart & Amy discuss their memories of the Grammy AwardsBart & Amy talk about the performances from the 2021 Grammy AwardsHave a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it! For the full show notes visit HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week’s episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ features Jason Scheff, an incredible bass player, singer, and songwriter. You don’t want to miss this enlightening conversation where you will hear about Jason’s musical journey through the years, people he met along the way, a surprise personalized letter, and many other stories and what he’s been up to lately.In this episode, you’ll hearEven though his dad played bass for Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello, The Doors, and more, it did not automatically open doors for him. In fact, his first professional gig was playing for his mom at age 14. Bart and Jason talked about how he joined the band Chicago at age 23, taking over for Peter Cetera. He continued with the band for 30 years. For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/a-bass-player-that-sings-or-a-singer-the-plays-bass Take a screenshot and tag us on Instagram @thinkinanddrinkinpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the many changes that Covid has brought into our lives, not all changes have been bad. Learn how this phenomenal and hard-working artist, Clare Dunn, is filling her life with writing, creating, and producing music in ways she has never before. In this episode, you’ll hearBart & Clare talk about how she’s been in Colorado working on her family’s farm, helping calf’s stay alive in this cold seasonWhile she’s been in Colorado (since quarantine) she’s recorded and released 3 EP’s. She’s become her own engineer, as she’s recorded most of the songs herself in her parent’s basement. For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/the-calf-whispererDon’t forget to leave a review and let us know what you like about Thinkin’ & Drinkin’! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet Ciara Shortridge in this week’s episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’, Sr. Creative Director at Curb/Word Publishing. She and Bart are long-time friends and even worked together at Disney. Listen in as they share stories of what she’s learned living in Nashville and topics such as the increase in creativity during Covid, what to look for in writers, and the frustration of pitching songs via email.In this episode, you’ll hearCiara talks about her story and why she decided to come to NashvilleCiara talks about what it was like to work for Disney Publishing, and how it is totally different to work for a company that is so connected with movies and television versus a publisher who is mainly trying to get cuts on acts. For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/the-rochester-rebel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart converses with Cooper Carter, a well-read, well-rounded musician, with a passion for books, music, and digital technology. You will hear about his knowledge of guitars, his experiences as a production consultant, and of course his favorite tech. You don’t want to miss the crazy stories of why bands are throwing away their amps.In this episode, you’ll hearCooper talks about how he collects stems* to not only enjoy, but to learn and get production ideas. * Stems are stereo recordings sourced from mixes of multiple individual tracks.Cooper discusses how he travels all over the country to work with various bands, guitar techs and front of house guys to make sure guitar tones are sounding the best they can in their given venue. For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/father-fractal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.