the Troubadour Podcast

The Texas Country and Red Dirt Music genre is full of artists and bands who pride themselves on doing “their own thing”.  Most aren’t marching to the beat of an overbearing label’s insistence and direction in sticking to a certain “image” or a specific “sound”.  Many pride themselves in touring

Brandon Rhyder’s backstory in becoming a modern-day staple of the Texas and Red Dirt Music scene sounds familiar, yet is totally unique.  In the beginning, a small spark is lit inside the aspiring artist.  They ponder their life and the gravity of the decision to seriously give the dream of

Fans of Texas Country Music, Red Dirt Music, Americana, and any other name folks want to come up with to describe this genre, may not be aware of it, but one of the best songwriters and most unique artists in their midst hales from WAY NORTH of the Red River.

Being born the son of a Pentecostal preacher and the nephew of a real-life pimp made for an interesting childhood and adolescence for roots rocker and songwriter, Paul Thorn.  Add to that combination, having music deep in your soul while growing up in Elvis Presley’s hometown, singing in many of

On this episode of The Troubadour we are joined by a husband and wife performing, AND songwriting duo, Thom Shepherd and Coley McCabe.  Thom is the writer of five #1 singles for other artists – “Redneck Yacht Club,” recorded by Craig Morgan, “Riding with Private Malone” recorded by David Ball, Kyle

The Texas Country Music movement is synonymous with names like Jerry Jeff Walker, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Robert Earl Keen.  By the mid 1990’s these previously mentioned forefathers of the movement started to inspire some young up and comers in the scene who quickly solidified themselves as artists who were

On this week’s episode of The Troubadour Pete and Carly visit with the frontman of one of the most successful bands with the most longevity in the Texas Country and Red Dirt scene: Randy Rogers of The Randy Rogers Band. Randy talks about the band’s latest record released on Friday,

At the ripe old age of twenty-six, Texas and Americana Music Rock and Roller, Austin Meade, is carving out his own niche in the independent music scene.

Austin’s latest record, “Waves” has all the vibe, feel and look of the 1970s, all the way down to the look of the front-man.

The Red Dirt and Texas Country Music scene is loaded with talented and genuinely nice human beings. In this episode of The Troubadour we talk with Josh Ward who is most certainly a rising star and one of the most humble and hard working guys in the business.  Josh gives

In this episode of The Troubadour Pete and Carly visit with former baseball player turned Texas Country and Red Dirt Music artist, Curtis Grimes.  Curtis takes us on his journey from having a life that revolved around baseball in his younger years to one that has put him on stages