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Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 75: Christian Diana (Mourning Coffee)Welcome to the episode 75 of Music in the Minor League! This episode brings us to the end of season 3! We hope you've enjoyed the ride so far. To close out the year, we went all the way to New Jersey for a conversation with Mourning Coffee. Mourning Coffee offers a look into the process of dealing with death through their singles and upcoming full-length album. Our conversation spanned from music to the grieving process to finding a purpose (or not worrying about finding one) back to music and so forth. It was a great way...
2025-12-171h 20
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode74: John & Rebecca Stoll (Grifters & Shills)Welcome to episode 74 of Music in the Minor League! This week we are being joined by John and Rebecca Stoll, who make up the "high lonesome rock n' roll" duo: Grifters & Shills. The Stolls were our episode 2 guests and have returned to discuss their new album, Ghost Fleet, and their album release show THIS SATURDAY, December 6th at the Old Quarter in Galveston. We also took some time to discuss how life changes can affect life as an independent musician, especially if you have a second job. We covered a lot in this episode and...
2025-12-031h 20
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 73: Nash Daniels (Kerosene Pipedreams, HowdyFest)Welcome to episode 73 of Music in the Minor League! This week we are joined by Nash Daniels. Nash is a singer-songwriter based in Bryan, TX. We met him back in 2020 when he was performing as Kerosene Pipedream. Last year, he started HowdyFest, which is a music festival on Thanksgiving weekend at The 101 in Bryan. This year, the festival is going two days with many great artists from Texas and beyond. We were stoked to sit down and hear about Nash's path in music, what led to starting HowdyFest and what keeps him working on new...
2025-11-191h 02
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 72: More Fun with Rachel Lynch & Griffin Wade (Rachel & Griffin)Welcome to episode 72 of Music in the Minor League! In an unprecedented turn of events, Rachel and Griffin are back for a second episode in the SAME SEASON!!! Crazy stuff, right? Well, Rachel and Griffin have combined into a single entity now entitled Rachel & Griffin. They have an album, Live at the Blue Door, coming out in December. They've rebranded everything and working on getting everything moving in a new direction. There are lots of interesting tips in here for those looking to do the same thing or just interested how bands decide to change...
2025-11-051h 06
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 71: Jared McGovern (Jared McGovern Band, Urban Pioneers, Jayke Orvis & the Broken Band and more)Welcome to episode 71 of Music in the Minor League! This week, we're joined by Jared McGovern. For nearly two decades Jared McGovern has been a staple of the roots world and a veteran of the highway, now he's set off on a solo journey.Jared got his start playing bass for Bob Wayne, Wayne Hancock and Jayke Orvis & the Broken Band. In 2014, he formed the high energy hillbilly swing trio The Urban Pioneers. After a short hiatus from the road, Jared is back with a new band and a new batch of swingin' tunes that's...
2025-10-2957 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 70: Catching Up With BrightwireIt has been a while since we used an episode of our podcast to talk about our favorite thing: us! Alright, fine! We prefer talking with other folks, but it was a landmark episode, we just finished our new album, the year is winding down and just had some stuff to talk about, so it was podcast time! Thanks for tuning in and giving us enough listeners to justify 70 episodes! As a celebration, we'll be kicking off the discussion with a new song from the upcoming record! The song is called Still See You Here...
2025-10-2245 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 69: Howell Windham (Tekuache and Blackgrass Gospel)Welcome to episode 69 of Music in the Minor League! We're back after a break spent finishing up the album, playing some benefits and preparing for a month-long break from shows. It was good to get some time away, but we missed talking music with folks. To celebrate our landmark 69th episode, we could only think of one person to talk to. That person was Howell Windham (aka Howell Kuache) of Houston folk-rock-punk band Tekuache. You may recognize Howell from this prior band, Houston-area legends: Blackgrass Gospel. We were stoked to have the opportunity to record...
2025-10-151h 18
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 68: Anna La Mare (Damn Sam & Solo)Welcome to Episode 68 of Music in the Minor League! This week, we're joined by Anna La Mare! Anna tours as a solo artist and also fronts her band, Damn Sam. She currently travels back and forth between Texas living and playing in both locales. Her bio reads: Singer-songwriter Anna La Mare has been described as "emotional honey," "folky Florence and the Machine," "indie Joan Baez" and "a soul-driven embodiment of Joni Mitchell." Her haunting folk Americana, touched by Celtic, Appalachian, and jazz influences, is as vulnerable as it is brave, offering you a home within he...
2025-09-1057 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 67: Robert Johnson (Stars & Satellites)Episode 67 of Music in the Minor League has arrived! This week, we are joined by Robert Johnson of Stars & Satellites! Robert started Stars & Satellites in the mid-2000s as a studio project, releasing 2007s Solutions before going on a hiatus due to work and life in general. He returned to recording a few years ago with a few singles before eventually transitioning to a live act around a year ago.Robert is currently working new singles and hitting stages around the Houston area where he's already making in-roads as an opening act for both local...
2025-08-271h 05
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 66: Scott Schaafsma (Kerosene Stars)Welcome to episode 66 of Music in the Minor League! This week, we're talking to Scott Schaafsma of Kerosene Stars. We first heard Kerosene Stars when they played with MiML alums, Junebird, last year. We've seen them quite a few times since then and even had the opportunity to play a show with them recently. So, it just made sense to hassle Scott about doing an episode of the podcast.Kerosene Stars is an American power-pop/rock band originally formed in Chicago, IL. Then, in 2023, Scott moved to the Houston area and started a new version of the...
2025-08-2055 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 65: SLP (Maudlyn Monroe)This week we return from our July break with episode 65 of Music in the Minor League. This episode brings us back to our near second home at this point: Fort Collins, CO. We'll be talking to Slp (pronounced 'slip') of Maudlyn Monroe.Classically trained, with a love for riot grrl and 70's NY punk, Maudlyn Monroe is a vocalist/guitarist/saxophonist/pianist with an up-tempo emo feel—an electrified lackadaisical punk. Their voice, with its three octave range, has been called "angelic" and "soulful", "bird-like" and "desperate", and lends to quiet folk contemplation, shocking soul, and raw punk...
2025-08-131h 23
Live Music Houston - Beat MapUncover Houstons Heartbeat: Unexpected Hits, Secret Shows, and the Sounds that Define the City# Beat Map's Houston Sound Report: Your Ultimate Guide to This Week's Musical Fever Dream## Navigating Houston's Vibrant Music Scene Like a Local InsiderHouston's sonic landscape is buzzing with an eclectic mix of performances this week, from arena headliners to underground treasures. Beat Map, your trusted guide to the city's most compelling musical experiences, breaks down everything you need to know to maximize your auditory adventures in Space City.## Headline Acts: Stadium Shows & Major VenuesThe Toyota Center leads this week's high-profile offerings with **Keyshia Cole's "Way It Is" 20th Anniversary Tour...
2025-07-2503 min
Live Music Dallas - Beat MapDallas Music Mavens Guide to Live Shows this Week - Insider Picks, Venue Gems, and Rising Local Acts# "Beat Map: Your Weekly Dallas Music Guide - July Sounds and Secret Venues"## Episode DescriptionJoin Beat Map for an insider's journey through Dallas's vibrant music scene in this comprehensive episode. Your host, a passionate local music aficionado and collector of ticket stubs, guides listeners through the must-see performances, hidden venues, and emerging artists defining the Dallas soundscape this July.This episode unpacks an exciting lineup of upcoming concerts, including the nostalgic Latin pop-rock fusion of Hombres G and Enanitos Verdes at American Airlines Center (July 10), the hard-hitting sounds of Chained Saint at House...
2025-07-0903 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 64: David Fahl (Fahl & Folk and more)Episode 64 of Music in the Minor League dropped at midnight! Our guest this week is David Fahl! David is a singer-songwriter currently based out of the Houston area. We've seen David's name all around Houston whether it be newsweeklies, show announcements or 'Fahl & Folk' stickers on guitar cases and venue walls. We finally got to meet him a few months back and hear some of his songs. When he asked if we would be interested in having him as a guest on the podcast, we said yes immediately. Then took forever to schedule it. But when it finally...
2025-06-251h 15
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 63: Cory Todd & Kevin Marble (Oddtoddler)Welcome to episode 63 of Music in the Minor League! This episode, we are talking to Cory Todd & Kevin Marble of Oddtoddler. Oddtoddler is a local band that resides on the Gulf Coast and plays all around our area. We met them for the first time out at the League City Folk Association songwriter nights and really dug their tunes. They definitely aren't afraid to mix it up with the genres. Their self-titled debut album came out in 2019 and still feels fresh! Be sure to check them out online and find a show near you to...
2025-06-111h 17
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 62: Celeste Marie WilsonWelcome to episode 62 of Music in the Minor League! This week we were joined by Celeste Marie Wilson! She's a 21 year old powerhouse vocalist and songwriter from the north side of Houston. We first met her in spring of 2024 when we shared a bill together for Sofar Sounds. She was an excellent live performer and blew us away. She's naturally driven, insightful and we enjoyed our conversation with her greatly.
2025-05-2853 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 61: Tex RennerFor episode 61, we sat down with our friend, fellow songwriter and all around awesome person: Tex Renner. We've known Tex for as long as we can remember hanging around the Old Quarter scene. His harmonica playing made us pay attention and his songs made us stay. He has a new album called A .44 in an 88 and is having a release party THIS SATURDAY (May 17th) at the Old Quarter. Mark your calendars and come hang out!
2025-05-1455 minLive Music Houston - Beat MapExploring H-Town's Vibrant Music Scene with Beat Map: Your Guide to Houston's Top Live Shows# Beat Map: Your Guide to Houston's Vibrant Music Scene - May 2025## Episode DescriptionJoin Beat Map, Houston's premier music explorer and your dedicated guide to Space City's dynamic rhythm landscape, as they share insider knowledge and personal recommendations for the hottest upcoming shows. In this comprehensive episode, Beat Map draws on a decade of experience navigating H-Town's diverse music venues to deliver an authentic, local perspective on where music lovers should be this May.This episode offers an in-depth look at the must-see performances hitting Houston in early May 2025, from nostalgic storytelling with Garrison...
2025-05-0304 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 60 - Karen & Kevin Jordan (Whiskey & Wine)Welcome to the 60th episode of Music in the Minor League! On this episode, we are joined by Karen & Kevin Jordan who make up the Americana duo: Whiskey & Wine!Whiskey & Wine is an Americana duo from Austin, Texas, blending folk, rock, country, and blues into a captivating and timeless sound. Husband-and-wife multi-instrumentalists Kevin and Karen Jordan craft heartfelt songs that honor the legacy of artists like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Tom Petty while carving their own path in modern roots music.As hosts, we really enjoyed hear Karen and Kevin's path to music, their...
2025-04-3052 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 59 - Andi Hendricks & Taylor Gwyn (Blade Job/Bayou City Kids)Welcome to episode 59 of Music in the Minor League! This week we were joined by Taylor Gwyn and Andi Hendricks of Blade Job! They just had their new EP entitled 'Pre-Op' come out earlier this month so we wanted to sit down and talk to them about the band, their new EP, being trans in the music scene and their other band Bayou City Kids!This was probably one of the best conversations we've had with a band and actually delved into some music theory. That's right, the punk band got off into music...
2025-04-161h 31
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 58 - Paul Grant (Toy Hospital)Music in the Minor League makes its first trip across the pond to talk to our friend, Paul Grant about his band: Toy Hospital. Toy Hospital has a new live album they just released a few weeks ago entitled Changed Priorities Ahead and have been playing a lot around their hometown of Edinburgh, Scotland.We had a great time catching up with Paul and hearing about how similar the music scenes are in the US and the UK. We also enjoyed hearing about the differences. Plus we got to talk about what has turned into...
2025-04-021h 19
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 57: Rachel Lynch & Griffin WadeThis week, Samuel and Kim celebrated their anniversary by sitting down with Griffin Wade and Rachel Lynch to discuss life as working musicians working locally around the Oklahoma City area while also mixing in touring around the country. They played 180+ shows in 2024 and are keeping the pace up so far in 2025. We have been trying to make the stars align for a couple of years now and finally made it happen! We had a blast talking to them, which explains the lengthy episode, and we think you'll have a lot of fun listening to the conversation!
2025-03-191h 26
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 56: Carter FelkerWe're back with a new episode of Music in the Minor League! Our guest this episode is Carter Felker! Carter was an absolute blast to talk to. He's one of those people you meet and within 5 minutes, it's like you're best friends. His new album entitled Loser is out on Friday! Be sure to check it out!Carter hails from Calgary, AB! He's our second international guest and our second from Canada. It's also worth noting that he came recommended by our first Canadian guest, Sean Burns! If Sean recommends someone, we're going to give...
2025-03-051h 09
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 55: Jewelz Melody (Shame on Me and More)Welcome to episode 55 of Music in the Minor League. AKA Episode 4 of season 3! For this episode, we had the privilege of talking with Jewelz Melody! You may recognize her from Shame On Me where she blows minds and melts hearts with season 2 guest Mel Gutierrez. She also is known to sit in with folks like Dem Roots Music and Opie Hendrix. Oh, and she's also working on solo material, some of which she performed on a recent episode of Long River Sessions.Jewelz's has a rather unique relationship with music and language that makes her path to...
2025-02-191h 17
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 54: Ben GarciaWelcome to the 54th episode of Music in the Minor League! This week, we'll be venturing out to Colorado to talk with singer-songwriter Ben Garcia! After some time away from music, Ben is back at it with a string of new singles. We were fortunate enough to catch him up in Spring back in December and had a blast catching the show. For more info on Ben, visit him online at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557502469279Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bengarcia_music/Official Website: https://bengarciamusic.com/
2025-02-051h 16
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 53: Matt B. and Matt H. (Bar Rats)Our buddy Masaya Tamagai from The Houston Collective gave us the tip to check out Bar Rats. We checked them out online, dug their music and after some back and forth, we got them scheduled. The conversation flowed, we had a great time talking to them and we're pretty sure you'll be entertained by the banter as much as their music!
Be sure to check them out online at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebarrats/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barratstx/
2025-01-221h 17
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 52: Liz Sloan McGovern (Urban Pioneers) & Mack Dart (Rock Bottom String Band)And we're back! Season 3 of Music in the Minor League has officially started! To kick things off, we had a conversation with Liz Sloan McGovern of Urban Pioneers and Mack Dart of Rock Bottom String Band! They discussed the upcoming Walk This Earth Music Festival that they're putting on, how they got into music, tour life, fiddle life and much, much more!
We hope y'all enjoy this week's episode! We'll return in 2 weeks with Matt and Matt from the Bar Rats!
2025-01-081h 03
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 51: Season Two FinaleWe made it to the end of our second season of Music in the Minor League! It's wild that we're 2 years into this since it feels like we just got started. There's no music for this episode, no intro or outro. It's just us discussing this last year, car theft, our best shows of the year and what we were trying to accomplish with this season. We also spend the first 15 minutes talking about pizza and other food we came across on our Northeastern tour that just ended.
We hope you enjoy the episode! Be sure to...
2024-09-1844 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 50: Jessica Murillo (Cactus Flowers)Episode 50 of Music in the Minor League is here with Jessica Murillo of Cactus Flowers! That's right! 50 episodes of the podcast! We really didn't know how far it would go and if people would be interested
Jessica has been on our list of folks we wanted to interview since we started the podcast and we finally got to catch up with her.
Jessica's path to and through music saw a Shania Twain appearance, time working for Daisy Rock Girl guitars, living all over the southwestern US and absolutely rocking stages everywhere Cactus Flowers...
2024-09-041h 13
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 49: Ryan Doyon (The Music Savage Show)Welcome to episode 49 of Music in the Minor League! This week, our guest is Ryan Doyon, who hosts the Music Savage show on WMFO 91.5FM in Boston, MA. The show is also available online at https://musicsavage.com and via Soundcloud
We first became aware of his show back in 2022, when he featured one of our songs on his Summer Roadtrip, which sees one segment per show dedicated to bands along the route from Boston to the west coast and back over the summer. Since then, we've become big fans of the show and have found numerous...
2024-08-211h 07
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 48: Matt NilsenThis week, we sat down with Connecticut-based folks musician Matt Nilsen. As the story goes with many folks in our orbit, Matt started out as a guitarist in various rock and punk bands before picking up an acoustic and writing his own songs.
His songs have a dreamy vibe to them and will really resonate with folks who like Elliot Smith, early Songs: Ohia and similar artists.
We enjoyed getting to catch up with Matt and learning quite a bit about him before we share a bill with him in New Haven later this month...
2024-08-071h 02
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 47: Afton WolfeAfton Wolfe's bio on his website opens with a quote from Americana Highways: "If you’re tired of wimpy mainstream vocals of pimply vocalists who haven’t lived yet — this is the cure. Wolfe sings with authority, experience & realism. He pours it dramatically but never artificially."
It definitely encapsulates the vibe of Afton's music. When he reached out about being on the podcast and mentioned Nashville, some understandable apprehension hit us, but his Mississippi roots shine through and Music Row is nowhere to be found. Great songwriting, textured sounds and a voice that has been lived in for a wh...
2024-07-241h 22
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 46: Masaya Tamegai (Long River Sessions/KPFT Sessions/Houston Collective)We finally found a functional Xfinity hot spot and uploaded this week's episode of Music in the Minor League! This week, we were joined by Masaya Tamegai of Long River Sessions, Visuals by Masaya, Houston Collective and KPFT Sessions.
Masaya has become an integral part of documenting the Houston music scene and we were thrilled to get to talk to him. The conversion was full of great information, lots of new bands to check out and lots of laughs. We know y'all will really enjoy this one.
The episode kicks off with Shame On Me's Lucky, which Masaya shot a...
2024-07-111h 24
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 45: Todd Farrell, Jr. (Benchmarks, Two Cow Garage, Electric Python, etc)This week on Music in the Minor League, we were joined by Todd Farrell, Jr.! We first became aware of Todd's music way back in like 2013 when he posted some awesome videos on YouTube for the annual CXCW (Couch by Couchwest) Online Music Festival. Dude did Run to the Hills acoustically!
Over the years, our paths crossed many times and we continued to be fans of his music. Todd has played with so many bands including Benchmarks, Todd Farrell Jr and the Dirty Birds, Two Cow Garage, Electric Python and many more! From blazing metal solos to dreamy pedal...
2024-06-261h 13
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 44: Jeff Perales (Mind Mine, Do It For Chico Records, Sunflower Syndicate)On this episode, we hooked up with Jeff Perales of Mind Mine, Do It for Chico Records, Sunflower Syndicate, etc to discuss his path to music, his prolific musical career, fun tour stories and much, much more.
We knew Jeff from Mind Mine and his previous band The Daphne Three, but were blown away by the breadth of influences, projects and future musical plans he has going on. It left us genuinely intrigued and awestruck.
For more information on Jeff and his music projects, find him online at:
https://www.mindminetx.com...
2024-06-121h 18
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 43: Chris EdwardsChris Edwards, simply put, is a singer-songwriter rooted in the deep Pineywoods of East Texas. With a suitcase full of influences ranging from the old-time folk and country he grew up with (thanks to his grandparents' record collection) to more recent Texas troubadours like Robert Earl Keen into rockier territory like the Old 97's, Chris Edwards' blend of catchy melodies and literate lyrics prove that he is a songwriter, first and foremost, focusing on "just writing good songs."
We enjoyed getting to sit down and have a conversation with Chris via Zoom. We learned a lot about...
2024-05-291h 13
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 42: A Discussion on Touring w/ BrightwireA couple of weeks ago, folks started posting an article from The Guardian about the difficulties of touring for mid-level and lower-level indie bands. It covered how much money folks can LOSE while out on tour and how the bands are coping with it. It also covers venue difficulties, etc. The situation definitely parallels what is happening in the United States.While not being experts on the situation, we have toured rather extensively in our time as a band, as well as our time in other bands. So, we all read the article and had a discussion...
2024-05-151h 12
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 41: Bart Roberts (Sweet Spot Audio and Records)Today we are joined by Bart Roberts, who, as he says, is the Chief Vinyl Officer at Sweet Spot Audio and Records in Webster, TX. Bart came from a background in network television and dove right into another dying industry: physical media! We're joking, of course. Vinyl sales have continually grown over the recent years as people look for something tangible for their musical needs. Plus, variants of releases get the collectors excited to gather each version of selected releases.
One of the really important things for independent artists is finding ways to get your music out...
2024-05-011h 19
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 40: Jeff Appleby (Pretty OK BBQ, Two Sheet Smokers)This week, we have reached the milestone of 40 episodes and to celebrate, we brought in our friend, Jeff Appleby, to discuss how we can use music to discuss how music an be used to serve your community and the common good.
While Jeff is not a musician, he what we'd call a "Scene Leader". He puts on shows, connects bands with one another and has his finger on the pulse of everything going down on the southside of Houston.
Each year, he throws a huge birthday party at Ronnie's Hog Heaven and, for the past...
2024-04-1751 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 39: Katherine Paterson (very good friends, Doggerland)Katherine Paterson is a singer/songwriter based in McKinney, TX. She writes indie-folk music to keep you company. Her debut album, Wake, is available on all streaming platforms.
Paterson started writing songs as gifts. She wrote one of her first songs from the journal entries of a cross-country road trip with a friend. Out of this song grew a passion for writing songs for far-flung companions. This transformed into writing songs as companions for all kinds of life moments.
After moving to Dallas in 2020, Paterson began performing solo and with her bands Doggerland and very go...
2024-04-031h 01
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 38: Stefan PrigmoreWe could try to introduce Stefan Prigmore to you, but we think his description on his own website works best. Usually words from the source do that. Stefan says, "I make music because it helps me to process difficult and complex ideas, in a way that others also understand and can relate to. There’s a catharsis that happens when I see my understanding reflected back in another person when they hear one of my songs, that gives us both some comfort. It also helps me to lift up the beauty I see in this world, and has become a...
2024-03-2048 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 37: Here, But Gone and Album Art Countdown with Daniel TorresOur new album Here, But Gone heads out into the world this Friday (March 8th), so we sat down with Daniel Torres. Dan created the artwork for the album and named of the album. This episode sees us discussing the pitfalls of getting your album pressed, artwork creation and a countdown of album cover art that led to us checking out an album.
We hope you enjoy the conversation and countdown. We sure had a lot of fun making this episode.
Be sure to follow Dan on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com...
2024-03-061h 14
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 36: Micah Schnabel (Two Cow Garage, Solo Artist, Author)On this week's episode, we are joined by Micah Schnabel! Micah started his musical career with the band Two Cow Garage, which is still performing after over 20 years as a band. He's a guitarist in Call Me Rita. And, he's a rather prolific solo artist with numerous releases under his belt and a new one on the way.
When he's not making music, he's writing books. His second novel, The Clown Watches the Clock, was released earlier this year and is currently on sale via his Bandcamp and other retailers.
We were grateful to sit down with Micah to discuss...
2024-02-211h 08
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 35: Vanessa Jean Speckman (Call Me Rita)Welcome to Episode 35 of Music in the Minor League! This week we are joined by the artist, poet and musician: Vanessa Jean Speckman. She has created zines, her clothing been seen on musicians of all genres, she's created album covers for numerous bands and puts on thunderous performances with her band, Call Me Rita.
We have been huge fans of Vanessa for many years and were grateful to sit down for a conversation about what made her fall in love with music, how the messy world of today drives her creative endeavors and just life in general.
2024-02-1454 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 34: Tara Miller & Alex Schultz (Rock Bottom String Band)On this episode, we were joined by Tara Miller and Alex Schultz of Rock Bottom String Band! We love this band's music and the folks that make that music. They're kind folks and jaw-dropping musicians to top it all off. It's almost unfair.
Rock Bottom String Band plays music inspired by bluegrass, punk, country, roots, and rock at breakneck speeds with a whole lot of fun.
Born in 2013 from backyard jams in the town of San Marcos, TX, we've become an internationally touring presence in the alternative Americana community.
The goal of every...
2024-01-311h 04
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 33: Jenna GohmanJenna comes to us from way up in Litchfield, MN! She spent years running merch out at Weber's Deck where she got to know many musicians and singer-songwriters. After years of slinging merch, attending shows and supporting independent music, Jenna made the decisions to try her hand at playing music for folks.
Beginning with a one-off gig many years ago, Jenna recently started playing shows and working on doing some recordings outside of the demos she currently has available. We had fun discussing what led her to take this jump into performing, what speedbumps she's hit along...
2024-01-1758 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 32: Sean Burns (Sean Burns and Lost Country/Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans)This week we had our first international guest, Sean Burns. Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sean fronts his band Sean Burns and Lost Country, hosts his podcast The Northern Report, hosted the radio show Boots & Saddles on CKUW 95.9 FM for years and also holds down bass duties for Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans!
To say Sean is well-rounded is an understatement. If you check out his website, there is even a Honky-Tonkumentary on his band and the recording of their album, We Gotta Lotta Truckin' To Do. He does it all, really.
We enjoyed getting...
2024-01-0358 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 31: Elaine Holmes (Choice City Stomp)Elaine Holmes is a force in the independent music world. We've heard her name mentioned by bands from coast to coast when the Denver/Fort Collins music scene comes up. She currently runs the Choice City Stomp festival and all iterations of it. It is not rare to see her front stage in the Denver area or anywhere else in the country when it comes to the bands she loves the most. Elaine Holmes is a force in the independent music scene, a true scene leader and a nurturer of all the bands lucky enough to be in her...
2023-12-201h 13
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 30: Eric Pearce (Mixed Media Radio/Burning Bones Press)Our guest this week for our 30th episode is Eric Pearce, who you may know from his radio show Mixed Media Radio on KTRU 96.1 FM, as a member of Burning Bones Press and/or his time as an art teacher! Eric is a very well-rounded individual who has been a part of various music scenes for years as an artist and, for a short stint, as a musician. He's provided album artwork, flyer art, t-shirt art and more to various bands over the years. His show, Mixed Media Radio, touches on the place where visual art and music merge...
2023-12-061h 00
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 29: Steve Tagliere and Jason Bonilla (Junebird)The week, we were joined by Steve Tagliere and Jason Bonilla of Junebird! We've known Steve for many years now as we used to play with him as a solo artist and the duo he had with his wife: Steve + Mel. Steve is a really talented songwriter and musician and we are big fans, so when he had a new project, we were sure to check it out. That's when we met Jason, who as friendly as he is energetic on stage. The other members of the band are Earl Bounsall on bass and Dusty B. on drums.
2023-11-1553 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 28: Mel Gutierrez (Shame on Me)The beauty of music is that you can reach the same level of excitement decades into loving it as you did when you were young. Shame On Me is a band that absolutely blows us away and left us absolutely smitten after playing with them in August. Watching their Long River Session had some of us a little intimidated, but the show came and it was a beautiful night of music that left us filled with excitement! Since then, we knew we wanted them to be a guest on the podcast!
We sat down with the Mel...
2023-11-081h 21
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 27: Bevin LunaBevin Luna's website describes her as "Based out of Fort Collins, CO with roots in Memphis, TN and Dominican Republic. Bevin Luna’s guitar- and gut-driven songs package sly intelligence inside a rough-and-rugged sound." And we have to agree with that. A few weeks before heading out on our mid-October tour, we checked out her music due to sharing a bill with her (and others) at the Choice City Stomp Fall Fling. Upon the first listen of her latest EP, Madison and Angelus, we were in love with her tunes. It touches on garage rock, melodic rock, punk rock...anything th...
2023-11-011h 15
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 26: Season One FinaleAlright, y'all! We did it! We made it through an entire season of Music in the Minor League. We're pretty excited to have made it this far. We're also really grateful to everyone who took the time to be a part of the podcast and especially those who gave these episodes a listen!
This week, we recapped some of our favorite moments from this season, talked about the new album, updated everyone on our touring and just had a nice conversation about the podcast. It was a lot of fun.
We also included a quick...
2023-08-1645 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 25: Jordan Joyes (Gallows Bound)We made it to 25 episodes! We're glad this little experiment is remaining fun and informative. We're also grateful for all the folks who take the time to listen! However, the thing we're most grateful for is the time we get to spend talking about music with our friends and peers throughout this process. It's been pretty amazing.
On this episode, we're talking to the amazingly talented Jordan Joyes. You may know her from her previous band, Gallows Bound, or from her solo works that are starting to come out! She's also a skilled tattoo artist that currently...
2023-08-021h 05
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 24: Amie Krebbs & Randy Hill (Little Outfit)This week we sat down with our good friends in Little Outfit to discuss their debut album, the long history of the band, the near collapse that ultimately led to finally recording and the bright road ahead. We're real grateful to know these folks and know you'll have fun getting to know them on this episode!
Their new album drops on July 25, 2023! Go check out the two singles already released from it and be ready to listen to the whole thing!
Visit them online at:
https://www...
2023-07-191h 16
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 23: Ned Gayle (Swimwear Department)Pull on some board shorts with a tank top and your finest shades, then hit the pool with us as we talk to Ned Gayle of Swimwear Department! Swimwear Department brings the party everywhere they go and Ned definitely brought a fun conversation with him on this episode.
Ned has also been involved with various improv comedy groups, hosted a few podcasts like Honey, I Shrunk The Binge and was also one of Helf's art students many years ago.
For more information on Ned and Swimwear Department, visit the following spots:
Facebook: https...
2023-07-051h 17
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 22: Jared Putnam (The March Divide)This week we are joined by Jared Putnam of The March Divide! For those old school folks from Texas and beyond, you may recognize the name from his old bands: Level and The Conversation. We crossed paths with Jared many years ago and have remained friends ever since. We've had sleepovers, we've shared bills, Kim has appeared on his recordings, we've set up shows for each other and had a lot of fun over the years together. It was great to sit down with him to get his long history in music down on tape. We hope you all...
2023-06-211h 00
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 21: Chris Barnes (Blackgrass Gospel, Houston Horni Tonk Society, Johnny Hootrock and more)On Memorial Day, we were lucky enough to sit down for a conversation with Chris Barnes. He's been holding down bass duties for bands like Blackgrass Gospel, Christopher Seymore & the Western Cosplay, Johnny Hootrock, The Broken Spokes and more over the years!
He's also part of the Houston Horni Tonk Society! The Horni Tonk Society has really done a lot for traditional country in the Houston area and really created quite the scene around town.
He's done a lot, seen the world and we haven't even gotten started on his time on the guitar with...
2023-06-071h 23
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 20: Influential Albums with Grifters & ShillsWe made it to 20 episodes, y'all! We're so grateful that so many people have taken the time to give the show a listen and support the bands we've been fortunate enough to talk to. As we did with the 10th episode, we decided to have a discussion about influential albums in our lives. This time, we chose songs/albums that led us to pick up an instrument, made us decide to start a band and/or led us to where we are today as musicians and songwriters. And, because we get lonely, we decided to have our friends...
2023-05-311h 04
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 19: Trish Cramblet (Trish Cramblet and the Bad Habits)We've been fans of Trish Cramblet for quite a while now, so when we booked a show with her at the Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, we knew it would be a great opportunity to talk to her. She's got one of the best voices we've heard and writes clever songs that suit it perfectly. We covered a lot of topics in our conversation and had a blast getting to know her better. This one took place in the green room at the Old Quarter during quite the rain storm, so there's lots of ambience. We know you'll dig it!
2023-05-2449 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 18: Brent McLennan (The Broken Spokes) - Part TwoHere's the second part of our interview with Brent McLennan of The Broken Spokes! If you haven't checked out the first half, go do that now so you'll know what's going down. Or, if you're adventurous, jump right in and work your way backwards. We hope you dig this episode!
We had a lot of fun and know y'all will to. To find more info on Brent and The Broken Spokes, check out these spots:
Official Website: https://brokenspokesmusic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokenspokes/
Facebook: https...
2023-05-1753 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 17: Brent McLennan (The Broken Spokes) - Part OneThis week, we sat down with Brent McLennan of The Broken Spokes to discuss what led him to playing music, how The Broken Spokes got their start and various other topics that came up throughout the evening. A lot of topics came up, so many that we're splitting this into two one-hour episodes! Just like Gabe, when you get those Aggies pontificating on things, they just keep going.
We had a lot of fun and know y'all will to. To find more info on Brent and The Broken Spokes, check out these spots:
2023-05-101h 01
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 16: Shane Sweeney (Two Cow Garage)Shane Sweeney is nothing short of a renaissance man. He's been the bassist/vocalist for Two Cow Garage over 20 years, he's release multiple solo albums/EPs, he's sold hundreds of drawings/paintings and has many other projects going at various times. It was a treat to talk to Shane from his basement in Columbus, OH and discuss how Two Cow Garage was born from a chance meeting at a BW3s, among other things. We hope you enjoy it!
Where to find Shane Sweeney online:
Shane Sweeney's Merch/Music: https://shanesweeney1.bandcamp...
2023-05-031h 05
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 15: Johnny Lawhorn (The Pentagram String Band)What's up everyone? We're back again with a new episode of Music in the Minor League! This week we're joined by Johnny Lawhorn of The Pentagram String Band. When we were on tour last week, we sat down with Johnny at his dining table and talked about The Pentagram String Band's new album, his path to Kansas City and a lot about pizza. It was a damn good time. Later that night, we headed over to the Brick in Kansas City to play a show with him and enjoy the interesting angle he takes on bluegrass. This is a...
2023-04-261h 05
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 14: Gabe Wootton - Part TwoThis is part two of the conversation, so if you're starting here, go back to episode 13 to hear the whole thing!!!
"Raised in east Texas, Gabe Wootton split the pine curtain as quickly as possible. He started writing songs to remind himself of the things he wanted to forget, but the whole deal slipped his mind."
That's Gabe's Spotify bio and it pretty much sums up the humor and wit in Wootton's songwriting and how tight he usually is with his story. Well, we got a few pieces of his history at a time between...
2023-04-191h 00
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 13: Gabe Wootton - Part One"Raised in east Texas, Gabe Wootton split the pine curtain as quickly as possible. He started writing songs to remind himself of the things he wanted to forget, but the whole deal slipped his mind." That's Gabe's Spotify bio and it pretty much sums up the humor and wit in Wootton's songwriting and how tight he usually is with his story. Well, we got a few pieces of his history at a time between discussions of the various facets of music from all angles, be it listener, performer or anywhere between.
We did the...
2023-04-121h 03
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 12: Lauren Eddy (El Lago, Texas Skeksis, Raudiver, Young Mammals, Third Eyeland Party and Wake the Zine)Lauren Eddy does it all. She is the vocalist/guitarist for El Lago, vocalist/bassist for Texas Skeksis, Vocalist/Keyboardist for Raudiver and bassist for Young Mammals. She puts on show with Third Eyeland Party and she runs a music zine called Wake the Zine. She's also assisting the the La Izquierda Surf Festival in Galveston. She really does it all.
We'd known her for a few years via email booking, but never made the connection that she was the same Lauren from all these other ventures. Once we connected all the dots, we really wanted to...
2023-04-051h 09
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 11: Brian Johanson (Sugar Britches)When we were on the road last summer, we got the opportunity to play the Choice City Stomp in Fort Collins, CO. One of the folks we met was Brian Johanson. His band wasn't playing that day, but he told us about them and we exchanged Instagram handles. Now, he's our first remote guest and, man, did we have a time talking about music and various other oddball subjects with him. We highly recommend checking out his band, Sugar Britches. Their latest album, No One Cares That It's Your Birthday, is so much fun and will have you moving...
2023-03-2957 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 10: Daniel TorresWe did it! We made it to episode 10! That's a big one, right? 90% of new podcasts would already have given up, but we're too dumb to quit so here we are! To celebrate that milestone, we brought in our art director, spiritual advisor and friend, Daniel Torres, to discuss graphic art's importance in music, his time as a tour manager and the albums that made us fall in love with music. It's a good one and we hope you enjoy it!
2023-03-221h 08
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 9: Cheryl Cawood (Cawood, Little & Wells)This week we are joined by our friend, Cheryl Cawood! Cheryl got her start playing bands in Kentucky and around the Cincinnati area. A little over a decade ago, she moved down to Galveston, TX. In that time, she’s become a fixture in our music community and someone we always see around town. She’s also the first person to listen to our intro and hit us up about being on the show! Follow her example and let us know if you’d like to be a guest!
For more information on Cheryl and her music, visit...
2023-03-1556 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 8: Arta Salehi (Quinn the Brain)This week, we're joined by Arta Salehi of Quinn the Brain! We were really stoked when Arta said she would be down to do an episode, as Quinn the Brain is a local band we absolutely love and were on our initial list of guests we wanted to have on. Their website describes them as "Dark Alt-Rock • Grunge-Punk" and we agree with that and would agree with so many other descriptions. The main descriptor of the band and their music would be GOOD! They completely rock! We hope y'all dig the episode and we'll be back next week with an...
2023-03-0856 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 7: Chad Lyles (Grizzly Band/Pride Kills/Steel City)Before joining Brightwire, Helf was in The Grizzly Band, so we sat down with frontman of that band, Chad Lyles, to talk about what led him to music, what he's been up to since The Grizzly Band ended and what he's working on for the future. We had a real good time hanging out and catching up with our buddy. We hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did!
2023-03-011h 08
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 6: Charles BryantOh man...where to start on Charles Bryant? If you think putting off the start of your musical performance career until you're 50 means a person wasn't ready to blow minds, you're wrong. And not in that feral, unpolished way of blowing minds. We're talking well-thought-out songwriting, solid finger picking and, well, some energy that only comes from decades of preparation to hit the stage.
We've known Charles from pretty much right when he started venturing out into the music landscape here in the Houston area. He's gave us a place to play when Brightwire first started out as a band...
2023-02-171h 20
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 5: Scotti Fraser (Scotti Fraser Band)Here we are with our 5th episode! It's a small landmark but it's also our first one, so we're stoked to have made it to this one. We have lots more coming so we're looking forward to hitting more! This week, we are joined by Scotti Fraser of The Scotti Fraser Band. Scotti has been hitting it hard in recent times spreading his songs of facing adversity and overcoming it. He's a confident performer, catchy songwriter and all around good dude. We're really grateful to know him and hope you enjoy this episode!
Check out his music a...
2023-02-101h 01
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 4: Tucker HartThis week we are joined by our friend, Tucker Hart! Tucker is a singer-songwriter and the founder of the League City Folk Association. He and his wife, Rachel, put it together to build a music community in their area. It has grown to be an event that attracts large audiences and sees the list full within minutes of it being posted. It was a bit of rocky path that led Tucker to performing, so get ready for that story.
Check him out online and be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@t...
2023-02-0154 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 3: Joel Mora (Owner of the Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe and Drummer/guitarist for various bands)For this episode, we got to sit down with Joel Mora. If you're from around the Houston area, you most likely know him as the longtime drummer of punk rock stalwarts, The Hates. If you're from around the Galveston area, you know him from Blunderbuss, Red Cap and Worthless Cause. If you're from anywhere in the country, you know him as the owner of the Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, which he and his wife Angela took over in 2018 from the original owner, Rex Bell. Did we mention he started up Old Quarter Records, as well?
Joel has b...
2023-01-161h 27
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 2: John & Rebecca Stoll (Grifters & Shills)Now that we've been introduced, let's get to meeting some bands! This week we are joined by our good friends, John & Rebecca Stoll from Grifters & Shills. We’ve known them for many years, have toured extensively with them and have even been in their band for a couple of shows…but you’ll hear more about that in the episode...
2023-01-0249 min
Music In The Minor LeagueEpisode 1: Welcome to the Minor League w/ BrightwireWelcome to our new podcast called Music in the Minor League where we talk to bands who are still grinding it out in the minor league of music. What is the minor league of music? Well, we’re talking about those bands still out playing dive bars, farmer’s markets, breweries and the like while living out of their vans, as opposed to those riding buses and playing your local arenas or sheds.
2022-11-2149 min
Amarillo RocksBrightwire from Houston TX Live at Leftwoods 6-19-22once again I hit the record button a little bit late on the first song, but the recording is so damn good. These guys have such a defined sound and it was an honor to get to work with them.
Al Songs performed by Brightwire
Recorded at LEftwoods Pub, Amarillo TX
by Loudmouth Tooley
2022-06-2052 min
Adobe And Teardrops PodcastEpisode 168: Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, DL Rossi, Under the Rocks, Veronique Medrano, Brightwire, Edwin, Lande Hekit, Blowboater, Max and the Martians, Jess McIntosh and Aaron SmithRead the episode transcript here! Rachel has some big personal news, which should explain why this episode is late! Plus, the best in Americana and queer punk. Album of the Week: Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band -- Dance Songs For Hard Times Anyone familiar with their work knows that the Big Damn Band does nothing but dance songs, but this time around the trio is playing with as much urgency as fun. Regardless of the events of 2020, there's always hard times for people somewhere, and there've been plenty of hard times since 2016. The...
2021-04-2658 minAdobe And Teardrops PodcastEpisode 155: Mike Meehan and the Lucky Ones, King of the Tramps, Brightwire, Bailey Bigger, Jim Knable & The Randy Bandits, Anna May, Greg Wheeler, Deadass Dobro, Roundeye, sock jock, Rat Tally, Uncle Ben's Remedy, James StephenMostly mellow vibes this week and a quick correction: I did, in fact, play King of the Tramps' latest album on Episode 89 of Adobe & Teardrops, way back when. Mike Meehan and The Lucky Ones -- "Cross to Bear" (Freaks and Wonders) King of the Tramps -- "Death's Door" (Wicked Mountain) Brightwire -- "Cracked Edges" (Cracked, Flawed, and Frayed) Bailey Bigger -- "A Lot Like I Do" (Let's Call it Love) Jim Knable & The Randy Bandits-- "(I'm Not a) Bad Guy" (Blue Reunion) Anna May -- "Careless" (Kites) Greg Wheeler -- "Highway USA" (Rhythm of the Road) D...
2021-01-221h 22
MSP Business SchoolTodd Whitley, Brightwire Networks "If You're Not Growing, You're Dying!"Today's Interview Series guest is Todd Whitley, CEO and Partner for Brightwire Networks. Brightwire started as the traditional owner-led sales organization, and has since completed the transition to a mature sales team. Todd sees 5-year business cycles within his business. They key is being adaptable and focusing on growth. A key to Brightwire's success is building trust with clients and the sales team to drive the sales relationship. We talk about the responsibilities an MSP and its ownership has to supporting staff, clients, family and community. One of the biggest challenges Brightwire faces is the pace...
2020-09-0326 min
Galactic Coast Power HourGCPH 75: LIVE with TWO FIFTHS from an undisclosed stageEpisode LXXV (75): Tonight we trade the ACU of Texas Federal Credit Union studio in the historic Gemini Building for a top secret location and LIVE broadcast, interview and concert featuring the heavy metal, original songwriting acoustic duo Two-Fifths. Huge all over globe from Luxembourg and Liechtenstein to League City and LaMarque and all areas in-between, this dynamic musical duo specializes in speed acoustic riffs, subtle harmonies, satirical lyrics and will take the stage this Saturday (Feb. 15) at @ronnie’s Hog Heaven for a live music extravaganza alongside fellow original bands @brightwire, @Grifter & Shills and @when particles collide. Standout Two-Fifths singles in...
2020-02-141h 04Transforming How Millennials View National Service For Their CountryTara Maller serves as the Associate Director for Strategic Communications for the Franklin Project. She is also a research fellow in the National Security Studies Program at the New America Foundation. Previously, Tara worked at BrightWire Inc., a NY-based startup, where she served as the managing editor and managing director of Operations, Americas. She managed the media analyst team and provided editorial direction with regard to a wide range of economic and political topics.
Tara also previously served as a military analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency, where she focused on the Iraq insurgency. From 2010-11, Tara was a predoctoral...
2014-05-0100 minWhat Millennials Need To Know About Foreign PolicyTara Maller is a research fellow in the National Security Studies Program at the New America Foundation. Her current areas of focus include sanctions, diplomacy, intelligence, cybersecurity, terrorism and women in security. Starting in late January, she will be taking on the role of Associate Director of Strategic Communications at The Franklin Project at the Aspen Institute. Previously, she worked at BrightWire Inc. , a NY-based startup, where she served as the managing editor and managing director of operations, Americas. Previously, Maller worked as a military analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency, focusing on the Iraq insurgency. She has written for...
2014-01-1600 min