Podcasts about bshaw

We are at the studio of one of the most important living photographers of today, Beaumont's very own Keith Carter. Known all over the world, Keith has spent his life sharing his love of photography all while living in Beaumont and teaching as a professor at Lamar University.

We are taking a trip to the field house to catch up with West Brook Bruins head football coach Eric Peevey. The Bruins are coming off a spectacular season with a trip to the state championship game, something West Brook hadn't seen since the early 80's. Learn the three words in this episode of Bright Lights that Coach Peevey lives by, and does his best to pass that down to the young men on his team.

Russ Waddill from the band Book Of Days. Five business professionals just doing what they love, and that love of music has been going on for almost 20 years! They are about to release their fourth album "Waiting On The Sky", and we'll get a first listen to a few of those songs along the way.

Today we spend some time with 2004 Westbrook High School graduate Charity DeLoera Ray. For those that don't know, Charity lives in New York City now where she has been a professional Broadway dancer for such blockbuster hits as the Lion King. We'll talk about her time on Broadway, and what she misses most about Beaumont.

Country music superstar Tracy Byrd talks with BShaw about everything from growing up in Southeast Texas, to Christmas time around the Byrd house, to why he still calls Beaumont home.

Many of you know Gary Lee Love from his years on the radio here in Southeast Texas. Since 1981 he has made Beaumont his home, entertaining generations of listeners.

Today it's an honor to spend a few minutes with our very own Mayor Becky Ames. So much has been accomplished to move our city forward, and we'll talk about a few. Plus, find out as a kid what Mayor Ames wanted to be when she grew up.

Professional Football Player: Beaumont native and 4-time football pro-bowler Jerry Ball drops by to talk about his time in the NFL, goes through an impressive list of quarterbacks he put on the ground in his time, and gives advice to young football players of today.

Musician/University President: Listen in as we visit with Beaumont's own Jimmy Simmons in this episode of Bright Lights. It's your chance to find out who Jimmy thinks is the greatest musician to ever live... any guesses? Plus, what his connection is to the legendary Janis Joplin.

Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist: Paul Childers backstage at this year's Oktoberfest. Listen in as Paul shares why he loves coming to play in Beaumont so much.