the Troubadour Podcast

Hey Everybody! Welcome to Episode #111 of The Troubadour. Long ago when I had the idea for this podcast, I knew we’d be interviewing lots of musical artists and songwriters.  But from the beginning I always had the desire to interview other people who make up a huge unseen chunk of

Today’s guest is Michael Kelton. Michael has created an intimate live concert series called the Sideman Song Swap.  The concerts are taking place in some very cool venues around Texas, so for out Texas listeners I encourage you to go to the Sideman Song Swap page on Facebook to find

Welcome to episode #109 of The Troubadour featuring a country music duo I’m gonna go out on a limb and say is THE MOST AUTHENTIC COUNTRY MUSIC ACT I’ve seen in over a decade!  Bold statement eh?  Well, if you want to debate this then, I ask you to research

Hey Troubadour Faithful.  Welcome to this week’s episode of The Troubadour. This week we’re visiting with an artist who’s the real deal.  Jordan Robert Kirk was born with a voice that simply must be heard to be appreciated. With his new record, Western Holler in his pocket, the singer/songwriter and honest to

Josh Crutchmer – Author of The Red Dirt Book             Author Josh Crutchmer is our guest on this episode of the Troubadour.  Josh has written the quintessential book on the history of Red Dirt Music and all of the people that made the scene what it is and was.            

Let’s talk a little bit about one of the most important instruments giving country music it’s signature sound: the pedal steel guitar. It’s a contraption with so many moving parts, whatcha-ma -call-its, and strings that even a fairly decent guitar player like myself can look at it with total wonderment

Welcome to Episode #105 of The Troubadour.  This episode is another one in our unofficial series affectionately known as “the sidemen.”  Our guest today is good dude, who showed up here complete with his own sound effects you’ll hear sprinkled throughout the episode; His name is Michael Tarabay. Tbay has

I’m sure we have quite a few successful and up and coming artists who listen to our podcast, so for all of you imagine this:  Your very first quote, unquote gig is opening for Toby Keith…well, that was reality for today’s guest Jared LoStracco.  You’ll hear all about how that

Welcome to Episode #103 of The Troubadour.  We are honored to have another great songwriter on the show today. Bernie Nelson is a prolific writer and has had several hits including the #1 song, “Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind” for Confederate Railroad.  His songs have sold over 25 million

Today on the podcast we’re interviewing one of the best fiddlers and harmony singers in the Texas and Red Dirt Music scene.  Jeremy Watkins played for years with Jason Boland and The Stragglers, Stoney Larue and a long list of others. I got to know Jeremy clear back in the