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!

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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!!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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Video: The making of “One of These Days”

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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

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