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Bart Allmand
Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Podcast, hosted by songwriter, musician and label executive Bart Allmand, is geared towards giving listeners an insider’s take on Nashville’s music industry. Each episode dives deeper with songwriters and musicians who talk about their lives, careers and help to navigate the world of the music industry. Grab a cold drink and enjoy the conversation.
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On this week's Thinking and Drinking episode Bart and his big brother Brad will be reviewing the Judas Priest and Queensryche concert they saw this past week in Nashville.
With Queensryche and Judas Priest being some of their favorite bands, they had a light-hearted chat about their thoughts on the show at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium.
On this week’s show, Bart talks to his long-time friend Susan Marshall. Susan is a true Memphis Belle who has been blowing away crowds and listeners all over the country. Based out of Memphis she’s carved out a swath for her style of singing a mile wide. Blues, soul, country, she can do it all.
On this episode you’ll hear…
How Susan made her long journey to Memphis
Why she’s disappointed in local music education
How she’s been instrumental in forwarding all genres of music in Memphis and the surrounding states while being part of The Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy
This week Bart talks to Backyards and Bevvies PK. PK’s a world-traveling touring systems engineering cat who’s trying to figure out how to stay home with his baby boy while still dipping his toe in the music biz. He’s calling on his music biz buddies to sit and chat with him on his podcast, Backyards, and Bevvies...sounds familiar...😊
On this week’s Thinkin' & Drinkin' episode, you'll hear:
- PK’s revelation about how he chose to be a road dog.
- How he got his nickname, The Mayor
- Who are his favorite acts to be out with, and what’s it like to bump into Brian May in catering
This week Amy helped Bart get JT Harding out to Disgraceland (aka my studio) and we laughed for over an hour. JT is one of the most fun and most creative guys in Bart’s world and has written a new book “Party Like A Rockstar" to prove it.
In this episode, you’ll hear…
JT discuss small town Michiganian went from Gross Pointe MI to LA to Nashville all the time making friends and writing great songs on his way. How he got his first demo heard by pulling a sneaky FED EX trick. JT talks about how being on the road with Linkin Park led to him opening for them and his first publishing deal.
And finally how JT ended up writing a book about all his adventures called, Party Like A Rockstar which you can purchase it here on Amazon.
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In today's episode, Bart and Amy discuss their favorite songs with love in the title in honor of Valentine's day.
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In this week’s episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart gets to talk to one of his favorite guitar players Rob McNelley. Rob talks about how he made his way to Nashville from the Columbus, Ohio area to follow his musical dreams, the differences and the similarities of being a studio and a touring guitar player, and how he starts every day with coffee and a guitar polishing his playing and writing a ton of music, most of which you can find on his YouTube channel.
In this episode you’ll hear
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How our mutual friend Tom Bukovac helped Rob get his first touring gig here in Nashville and who it was.
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What are his go-to every time, automatic guitars?
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Who his dream gig would be and what song he wishes he would have written or at least played on.
You can connect with Rob on Instagram and his YouTube channel.
In this week’s episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ we throw it back to when Bart talked with the creative Mark Slaughter, a singer, guitar player and songwriter. He takes you on a journey of how he began singing and playing guitar, to his first band and his first tour, how he preserves his voice, and how he produced his band so differently than others. His knowledge and love of music is evident throughout the episode - listen in!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- What it was like for Mark to grow up in Las Vegas. Instead of an allowance for chores, he asked for a 45 each week, so he learned to sing with the classics
- The first note they ever played as the band Slaughter in public was opening up for KISS.
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This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart reviews some music that he has not been able to sit down and listen to in depth until now! Leave comments for new music that you would like to hear reviewed!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart reviews some of his favorite current albums to listen to:
- Liam Gallagher “Why Me, Why Not?”
- Iron Maiden “Senjutsu”
- The Wildhearts “Renaissance Man”
- Kansas “Absence of Presence”
- AC/DC “Power Up”
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This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart dives into a spare time killer…books! Bart reviews four books that he read over the last year. Be sure to leave a like, review, or comment on anything else you would like to hear us talk about!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart reviews four books that he’s read and enjoyed and would love to recommend
- Book One: Austin Translation by Zach Selwyn https://www.amazon.com/Austin-Translation-Zach-Selwyn/dp/B08QTHKPVV
- Book Two: Is This Anything? By Jerry Seinfeld https://www.amazon.com/This-Anything-Jerry-Seinfeld/dp/1982112727/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1641919963&sr=8-1
- Book 3: Monty Python Speaks by David Morgan https://www.amazon.com/Monty-Python-Speaks-Revised-Updated/dp/0062866443/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2EBH9RQS2TLIR&keywords=monty+python+speaks&qid=1641920028&sprefix=monty+python+speaks%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-2
- Book 4: Laugh Lines by Alan Zweibel https://www.amazon.com/Laugh-Lines-Helping-People-Funnier/dp/1419735284/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1641920055&sr=8-6
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For the first episode of 2022 of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart outlines what the future of the podcast will look like!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart discusses the new direction of the podcast
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This week on Thinkin' & Drinkin' we throw it back to last Christmas when Bart & Amy share their favorite Christmas Songs.
Merry Christmas from Bart & Amy! Have a great & safe holiday!
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This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart and Wife Amy Allmand get in the Christmas spirit by listing their top five Christmas movies. Leave comments and reviews for your favorite Christmas movies!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Amy discuss their favorite Christmas movies
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This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’, Bart and Amy Allmand give their review of the latest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. They walk you through each of the four categories and give their thoughts on some of their favorite inductees.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Amy share their thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction ceremony
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On this week's episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart gives ideas for gifts this holiday season. He gives options at four different price points for whichever level gift you're looking to get for the musician in your life.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart shares his gift ideas for the musician in your life for different budgets.
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This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart talks with Bill Spencer & Grant Batson with the Narrow Gate Foundation. In this episode, Bill shares about his life and how he began Narrow Gate, who they serve and how you can help. Grant shares about his life, how he got into Guitar building and what led him to work with Narrow Gate. Tune in to hear more about Narrow Gate and the heart behind their ministry.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- The heart behind Narrow Gate
- How they began building guitars on the Narrow Gate property
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Head to https://narrowgate.org/ to learn more about Narrow Gate and give back to a great ministry
For giving month we throw it back to a great episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ where Bart talks with Bob Regan, Hall of Fame songwriter and founder of Operation Song. Operation Song is a non-profit whose mission is to empower veterans, active-duty military, and their families to tell their stories through the process of songwriting. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Bob, the work he is doing through Operation Song and how you can support this charity.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Bob’s playing USO Tours
- Why a Cali Hippie started Operation Song
- The mission and impact behind Operation Song
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Check out Operation Song >> http://www.operationsong.org
This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart talks with Strongman Iron Tamer, Dave Whitley. Dave explains this transition from being picked on in school to his interest in superheroes with superhuman abilities, to eventually becoming a professional Strongman. He talks about his introduction to rock sounds via his Dad’s band and friends on the school bus. Which eventually led to him playing the guitar in a band. The feats that Dave performs for his motivational seminars illustrate the mindset needed to accomplish the seemingly impossible.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Dave was attracted to the Hulk, Spiderman, Batman, or anyone with superhuman strength because he got picked on as a kid, which is where he began the process of becoming a strongman.
- Dave’s first concert was Ted Nugent, which tied in some of the aggression he felt as a kid with heavy music. He’s always been a fan of Ted Nugent, Van Halen, and Pantera. He also played in bands.
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This week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ is a throwback all about Halloween! With only 5 days left until the spooky holiday, Bart and Amy talk about their favorite Halloween movies and songs! Tune in to hear if one of their favorites is also one of yours!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Amy discuss their favorite Halloween songs
- Bart & Amy discuss their favorite Halloween movie
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This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart reviews an Earth, Wind, & Fire concert with his wife Amy, brother Brad, and sister-in-law Beth! They review the song list and compare the show to past Earth, Wind, & Fire concerts they have seen.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart discusses the Earth Wind & Fire concert at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville with his wife, brother and sister in law
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This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart talks with his wife Amy Allmand about their recent outing to go see The Rolling Stones in concert. They go through the set list and talk about how The Rolling Stones helped inspire the production of “You Can’t Take The Honky Tonk Out Of The Girl”, written by Bart! All in all, they enjoyed the chance to get out and see an energetic Mick Jagger perform!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Amy discuss their reviews of The Rolling Stones No Filter Tour
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This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’, Bart talks with Dan Weller. Dan is an International metal music producer that has worked with Cody Frost, Bury Tomorrow, and Enter Shikari. Being introduced to Metallica by his sister, his interest in metal music started early. Before getting into production Dan had a successful band that went by Sikth. This episode brings you through his transition of careers and how he reflected during the pandemic.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- (around 11 mins in) Dan started talking about how he heard the Metallica ‘Black Album’ coming out of his sister’s room as a teenager and he knew he’d never be the same.
- (around 31 mins in) During Dan’s time off (with COVID), he was concerned he was getting into working with too many different genres of music.
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This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart talks with singer and songwriter, Tina Parol! Tina started writing songs at the young age of 11 and got her first publishing deal at 16. In her first year of college at NYU she received a record deal with Motown! Tina now works with sync, short for synchronization, which is making records to be put into shows or movies.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Tina’s first band was called Tina Parole & the Convicts, which she added the ‘e’ to her last name so it would make more sense for the convicts.
- (at 34 mins in) Tina’s first concert was Tina Turner, who she was named after.
- (5 mins in) She got her first record deal with Motown when she was 19.
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On this week's episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart catches up with an old friend and world famous drum tech, Derek Benitz. Derek explains which kind of drum tech he is, catering to the drummer and they want out of the kit for each set. Derek explains his recent transitions from FGL to Sam Hunt, to working full time for Amazon during the pandemic, and finally his current band with Chris Stapleton.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- (20 mins in) Derek talks about the differences between different tours, mainly being the crowds
- (30:40 in) Derek discusses how he finds each drummer’s pulse and how that helps him work with different drummers
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This week we throw it back on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ when Bart talked with Chris Tapp. Tapp shares some memorable moments that he’ll always remember, as well as shares what the behind the scenes life of his shows looks like. It's interesting to hear how everything falls into place. I wouldn't recommend missing this episode!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How they’re a duo and they’re staying a duo.
- What life is like not playing shows. The day we talked they were supposed to be in LA playing the Viper Room
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This week Bart talks with Lt. Dan Hurd, founder of One Pedal At a Time Movement, about his journey from serving in the military to where he is now. Dan talks about the ride that really changed his life, a long weekend ride with a friend that he was fighting to finish, getting some much needed advice “It’s just one pedal at a time”. He is currently on a cross country ride to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Along the way he has participated in suicide interventions, been saved by Christ, and been hit by a car. He is on pace to finish on October 10th, National Mental Health Day!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- (At 16 mins) Dan talks about his cause, One Pedal At A Time
- (At 43:25) Dan talks about how everyone has a purpose and this is how he found his on a bicycle
For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/dan-hurd
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This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart talks with Steve Mackey. Steve, a former neighbor to Bart, talks about the early years of playing the bass in high school. He then attended Berkley in Boston for Music before moving to Nashville. Steve shares how he is able to put his own touch on a track while providing artists and producers what they are looking for.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- (About 6 mins in) Steve discusses when he attended Berkley in Boston.
- (About 8 mins in) Bart asked Steve about when he started playing bass and if that was what envisioned for the rest of his life, and Steve said it’s all he wanted to do.
For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/steve-mackey
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This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart talks with Neal Spielberg. Neal talks about breaking into the business side of music through an uncle that was a big mentor in his life. Getting his feet wet in the sales side of radio, spinning that into a gig promoting a three ring circus, and selling home movies wholesale for video stores. After he transitioned into working for Atari, then a job at Warner Brothers Nashville.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Neal is the only guy that I’ve ever known that’s been in a real 3 ring circus with Bengal tigers.
- Neal shared Jim Ed Norman’s (former President of Warner Brothers Nashville) philosophy at Warner Brothers, which was ‘let’s sign great artists, then we’ll find an audience for them.’
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On this week's episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart talks with Chad Allison, the driver of the stars! Chad got into the entertainment coach industry by being persistent on the phone until someone gave him his first gig, touring with One Direction. He explains the difference between a crew bus, band bus, and a star bus. Chad shares some stories over the years of touring on the road. Chad shares all in his book “Between the Mayonnaise and Mustard”.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- (12:30) Chad talks about the first time he drove a bus into Canada and what that experience entailed
- We talked about how I was out with him and Florida Georgia Line and the best part of my day was sitting in the jump seat next to Chad and that bus windshield felt like a giant movie screen.
For the full show notes visit >>>>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/chad-allison
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This week, on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart reminisces with Amy about their experiences watching MTV growing up to celebrate the 40th year of the channel being live! Over the years, MTV introduced millions of people to some of the most iconic music videos of all time.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Amy discuss a milestone of music, MTV turning 40 and what that means to them
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This week, on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart talks with Jamie Rowe about his love for rock and roll that developed at an early age. Jamie saw his first concert at the age of 10 and faked being sick in the third grade to stay home and listen to Aerosmith. Jamie retells his story of recording an a cappella tape to audition for the role of Guardian’s lead singer. He also recalls meeting Gene Simmons from his favorite band, KISS, for a business meeting while he was still in full makeup.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Jamie discuss Jamie’s all-time favorite band, KISS, and the conversation he had with Gene Simmons who wanted to work with him as a solo act, but he was too old.
- The label that Jamie’s band, Guardian was signed to is called Pakaderm, which was run by John & Dino Elefante. John Elefante used to be in the band Kansas and Jamie used to sing songs from Kansas in his cover bands.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/jamie-rowe
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In this week’s episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart talks with Blair Garner about being discovered by a local radio station while detailing cars. Blair took the money from his first radio job to buy two new cars and ended up falling in love with radio work. Blair had a long journey that brought him to many cities across the United States that helped grow his career to what it is today.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How Blair was on the radio as a host and moved from coast to coast to coast to coast.
- Bart & Blair discussed the birth of Blair’s show “After Midnight” which was a live radio show that was featured on over 300 affiliate stations. His show was one of the biggest ads to get as a record promoter.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/Blair-Garner
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On this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Jeremy Popoff. Jeremy is a writer, producer and musician whose work has paid off throughout the years. He is a part of the band Lit and has recently made a record with his brother AJ. Learn more about Jeremy by tuning into today's episode! You won't be disappointed!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Jeremy’s band Lit playing at Woodstock ‘99 on a side stage in front of 85k people
- How a punk/alt-rock/rock/pop band ended up in the land of Country & Western music
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/jeremypopoff
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On this week’s episode, Bart talks with Gage Speas about getting his start in the music industry by learning to scream lyrics for a metal band. Gage explains how he got his nickname and future business name, Daisy May. Learning how to make hats in his bull riding days, Gage now has a successful career making custom hats. In his spare time he likes to bow hunt and play around on the guitar.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How Gage got into singing/screaming metal music
- How Gage went from metal music, to bull riding to making hats for a living
- Gage explains the meaning of the name of his business, Daisy May
For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/Gage-Speas
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On this week's episode Bart and a bunch of friends get together after a day of swimming at Al McManus’s house. The group touches on how they first became friends through work and what they have been up to since COVID. Everyone talks about the differences in Music Row and how they miss it.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- We all talked about how we’re connected through our careers in the music industry
- What we’ve each been doing since COVID and how we all miss Music Row
For the full show notes visit>>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/Old-Friends
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On this week's episode of Thinkin And Drinkin, Bart talks with Stephan McSwain about the foundation of his career building guitars and his journey across the country to grow his brand. Stephan talks about fun challenges that clients bring him, the first band he joined, and the difference of writing and performing compared to building guitars.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Stephan started building things in a steel mill in North Carolina
- Stephan loves finding wood that has a story, be it a storm or home that’s been torn down, but the wood really speaks to him.
- Stephan talks about getting his first guitar (around 5:20 into the interview)
For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/title/Stephan-McSwain
This week's episode is brought to you by Cat Head Vodka!
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This week Bart talks with his wife Amy Allmand about the top country songwriters throughout each decade.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart and Amy discuss their top country songwriters by the decade
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On this week’s episode Bart talks with Storme Warren about getting into radio at the young age of 13, breaking into the television industry in college, and making the move to Nashville and getting back into radio. Storme touches on some influences that shaped the way he prepared for interviews and the opportunity to interview some of his biggest idols.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Storme was on the radio for the first time at age 13, answering the request line
- When Storme lived in LA, he worked for Pirate Radio, one of the first real stations who played whatever they wanted.
For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/title/storme-warren
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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ we throw it back to when Bart talked with long-time friend Rickey Medlocke. They discuss the story of how they met, as well as the beginning of Blackfoot. You’ll definitely want to hear stories of the past with many others and how music was in the center of it all. So tune in and enjoy the tortuous life of Rickey Medlocke.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Rickey talk about how he got into playing guitar
- Rickey talks about touring and last tours
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For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/rickeymedlocke
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On this week’s episode of Thinkin and Drinkin, Bart talks with guest Adam James about his path to where he is today in this business. Adam shares stories about where his inspiration came from, books he likes to read, and the alter ego that he uses to express a different side of his music!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Adam started his love of country music while riding his father’s tractor, growing up on a small farm, coming from many generations of farming (around 8:30 min mark)
- Adam talks about his alt ego, Ft. Worth Ferguson, which is a nod to another successful writer in town.
For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/title/adam-james
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On this week’s episode of Thinkin and Drinkin Bart talks with Lois Lewis about the early days of her career and her transition into record promotion. Lois made her way back into entertainment and was only the 4th solo woman to win the ACM Personality of the Year Award!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Lois’ first job in radio was at the current large market radio station of the year, KNIX, so she’s come full circle.
- She talks about how she worked in record promotion (7 years with Republic), which made her effective from day one and she was surprised that she stayed in promotions for that long
- She’s only the 4th solo woman to win the ACM Personality of the Year Award, which is a really big deal!
For the full show notes visit >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/lois-lewis
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On this week’s episode Bart talks about some tips on buying your first guitar as well as setting up lessons to get started.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart shares his 5 tips to buying your first guitar
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On this week's episode Bart talks with Luke Mills about his early years in music, from sneaking in to play his Dad’s guitar to going to see Chris Ledoux at the County Fair. Luke brings us through his transition from Christian music into the Country music scene with his first and biggest record, “Heartbeat”, that is about his now wife. Luke covers various aspects of this day to day operations being an independent artist and how COVID affected his schedules.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart talks to Luke about when he decided to get into performing Country music for a living was when he saw Chris Ledoux at a County Fair
- The biggest song he’s ever wrote and recorded is called “Heartbeat” which was about his wife.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/luke-mills
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Amy Allmand joins Bart in this week’s episode. Bart and Amy share their hot takes from the ACM Awards along with a recap of the performances and appearances from the night.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- We discuss the ACM Awards
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Join Bart, Amy and Scott as they introduce their new Clubhouse Series - Nashville’s Music Bizz, Then & Now. If you aren’t sure what Clubhouse is they let you explain what Clubhouse is, how it works and what to expect in this new series. You can catch the Clubhouse Room every Tuesday at 4:00 CST.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- We talk about our new weekly room on Clubhouse, Nashville’s Music Bizz, Then & Now
- Talk about what Clubhouse actually is
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For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/episode-110
Wayne Pauley joins Bart on the podcast this week. He shares stories of growing up and how music was always a part of who he was. He talks about getting his start into the music scene, his decisions to go to LA and how he ended up in Nashville. He has worked with all different genres of music all over the world and shares the things that he has learned during the different stages of life. He has spent the last almost 10 years working with Lee Brice. He shares what his role is, how they have adjusted during COVID and stories from the road.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- One of Wayne’s first gigs in Nashville was as a monitor guy at 12th & Porter for a band called Four Wheel Drive, who’s frontman was Keith Urban. He was paid $50 for the night
- Wayne had to mix a 42 piece orchestra with 11 mics for Ray Charles because Ray hated one mic per instrument, so he had to mix sections of the orchestra.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/wayne-pauley
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Bart hosts Robert Counts this week on the Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ podcast. He was born in Tennessee AND is in the country music business, which is extremely rare. He will entertain you with stories of songwriting, entering an amateur songwriting competition which landed him his first publishing deal, how his girlfriend introduced him to Jimmy Ritchey, and much more!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Robert has a degree in Biochemistry from Lee University (in Cleveland, TN)
- Robert straddles the divide of classic country music and current country music and is comfortable in either realm
For the full show notes visit HERE
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In this week’s episode Bart and Amy have an unfiltered discussion on all things Grammy-related. Listen in as they compare notes on topics relating to artists, venues, performances, and of course, Bruno Mars.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Amy discuss their memories of the Grammy Awards
- Bart & Amy talk about the performances from the 2021 Grammy Awards
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This week’s episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ features Jason Scheff, an incredible bass player, singer, and songwriter. You don’t want to miss this enlightening conversation where you will hear about Jason’s musical journey through the years, people he met along the way, a surprise personalized letter, and many other stories and what he’s been up to lately.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Even though his dad played bass for Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello, The Doors, and more, it did not automatically open doors for him. In fact, his first professional gig was playing for his mom at age 14.
- Bart and Jason talked about how he joined the band Chicago at age 23, taking over for Peter Cetera. He continued with the band for 30 years.
For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/a-bass-player-that-sings-or-a-singer-the-plays-bass
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With the many changes that Covid has brought into our lives, not all changes have been bad. Learn how this phenomenal and hard-working artist, Clare Dunn, is filling her life with writing, creating, and producing music in ways she has never before.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Clare talk about how she’s been in Colorado working on her family’s farm, helping calf’s stay alive in this cold season
- While she’s been in Colorado (since quarantine) she’s recorded and released 3 EP’s. She’s become her own engineer, as she’s recorded most of the songs herself in her parent’s basement.
For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/the-calf-whisperer
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Meet Ciara Shortridge in this week’s episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’, Sr. Creative Director at Curb/Word Publishing. She and Bart are long-time friends and even worked together at Disney. Listen in as they share stories of what she’s learned living in Nashville and topics such as the increase in creativity during Covid, what to look for in writers, and the frustration of pitching songs via email.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Ciara talks about her story and why she decided to come to Nashville
- Ciara talks about what it was like to work for Disney Publishing, and how it is totally different to work for a company that is so connected with movies and television versus a publisher who is mainly trying to get cuts on acts.
For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/the-rochester-rebel
In this week’s episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart converses with Cooper Carter, a well-read, well-rounded musician, with a passion for books, music, and digital technology. You will hear about his knowledge of guitars, his experiences as a production consultant, and of course his favorite tech. You don’t want to miss the crazy stories of why bands are throwing away their amps.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Cooper talks about how he collects stems* to not only enjoy, but to learn and get production ideas. * Stems are stereo recordings sourced from mixes of multiple individual tracks.
- Cooper discusses how he travels all over the country to work with various bands, guitar techs and front of house guys to make sure guitar tones are sounding the best they can in their given venue.
For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/father-fractal
This week’s episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ features Zach Selwyn, a man with a wide range of talents. Listen in to find out how he got started in tv, and specifically what show opened the door for him to get noticed. You’ll also hear about how he is recording music now during the pandemic, his novel, and his kids.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Zach talk about how he’s an actor, musician, host, writer, etc.
- Zach researched, wrote and self-published a novel during the quarantine. Plus he got to hang out with legendary Texan, Kinky Friedman.
For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/the-redneck-renaissance-man
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Bart talks to long-time friend Adrian Michaels, Vice President at BMG music, on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ this week. Adrian speaks about some of the bands he managed and his favorite parts of his job, his inventiveness, and what he believes will happen in the music industry post-pandemic.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Adrian has the best ‘what me & my wife did during Covid’ story
- How Adrian has taken tried & true record promotion strategies and brought completely new innovative strategies to the table...so new that we couldn’t get into specifics as they are his label’s trade secrets. So much that his label’s parent company (BMG) adopted these strategies throughout their many other labels.
For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/mr-innovation
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In this week’s episode Bart talks with the creative Mark Slaughter, a singer, guitar player and songwriter. He takes you on a journey of how he began singing and playing guitar, to his first band and his first tour, how he preserves his voice, and how he produced his band so differently than others. His knowledge and love of music is evident throughout the episode - listen in!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- What it was like for Mark to grow up in Las Vegas. Instead of an allowance for chores, he asked for a 45 each week, so he learned to sing with the classics
- The first note they ever played as the band Slaughter in public was opening up for KISS.
For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/las-vegas-guitar-slinger
Tom Beaupre is back on the show in this week’s episode sharing his best tips for tax time. He blends his musical career as the bassist for Florida Georgia Line, and mixes it with his passion of financial planning for musicians. He also gives a brief update on Florida Georgia Line.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart and Tom talk about the dreaded tax season
- Tom gives his top five tips to help with taxes if you’re in the entertainment industry
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Listen in as Bart talks with Doug Rappoport in this week’s episode. Doug shares about his background, his love of music, and how he started working with Edgar Winter. He also tells of his one regret in his music career.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Doug was born in South Africa, grew up in England, and settled in Southern California.
- Doug plays in the Edgar Winter Band all over the world, so he discussed how Covid has changed touring.
For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/dougie-rapps
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In this week’s episode Bart and Amy Allmand reflect on the past year and discuss celebrities who have passed away, difficult events (specifically in Nashville), and struggles facing artists due to Covid.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart and Amy look back on 2020
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In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Scott Gunter. Scott shares about his start in the music business by playing tennis, his first internship in Tennessee and how he got into music publishing. Scott talks about the Texas music scene and differences about it.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How a singer in a Christian Rock band ended up in Music Publishing and now Management
- What he learned on a two-month-long hiatus in the Southwest and how that translated into booking bands, clubs, and more management.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/scottgunter
*Scott mentions Bob McDill as a facilitator but meant to say Bob DiPiero
This week on the Thinkin' & Drinkin' Shorty Show Bart & Amy share their favorite Christmas Songs.
Merry Christmas from Bart & Amy! Have a great & safe holiday!
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This week's episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ is with Kyle Cook. Kyle shares his insights and the beginning of his music business career. He also talks about what he was doing while Matchbox 20 was on a hold. Listen in and enjoy this delightful conversation with Bart and Kyle!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How he got into the music business
- What Kyle was up to while Matchbox 20 took a break
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/kylecook
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be in the studio working with some of Nashville’s top musicians? In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Bart talks with one of Nashville’s top session players, Tom Bukovac. Learn about the start of Tom’s career, why he took a 3 year break, and his transition back into the studio. You don’t want to miss hearing about meeting Willie Nelson and playing with Joe Walsh on Tom Petty’s last tour.
In this episode you’ll hear
- Tom’s start with touring and his transition into the studio
- Tom playing with Joe Walsh in Cleveland
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For the full show notes visit here https://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/tombukovac
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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Jimmy Ritchey. Jimmy comes on and shares about his path to Nashville. Jimmy has done it all - songwriting, sessions player, producing records, publishing company and artist manager. Listen in for great stories and lots of laughs.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How Jimmy went from being a country sideman/car salesman to moving to Nashville at 25.
- Jimmy discusses starting a publishing company (with his first writer signed being Sam Hunt) to what it’s like to being a producer and now manager to Robert Counts.
This week we catch a glimpse into the life of Clint Lagerberg, where he highlights stories of his music career and lessons he has learned in hindsight. Listen in as he shares how he gets creative when writing songs, geeks out with production, and find out what it means to sing with your hands!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Clint discussed how he went from a Contemporary Christian songwriter to a Country songwriter
- They spoke about some of Clint’s strengths & weaknesses as a writer, producer, and guitar player
For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/the-noreaster
Dean Miller joins Bart this week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’. Dean shares how he forged his way in the music business without the help of his dad, Roger Miller, a Country Music Icon.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart learns about how much acting that Dean Miller did in Los Angeles before he moved to Nashville
- Dean wasn’t trying to be an artist when he came to Nashville, he was coming to be a songwriter and his dad (Country Music Icon Roger Miller) out of love said he wasn’t going to help and he’d have to make it on his own.
For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/prince-of-the-road
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It’s Giving Month! This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ we are re-airing Bart's talk with Bob Regan, Hall of Fame songwriter and founder of Operation Song. Operation Song is a non-profit whose mission is to empower veterans, active-duty military, and their families to tell their stories through the process of songwriting. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Bob, the work he is doing through Operation Song and how you can support this charity.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Bob’s playing USO Tours
- Why a Cali Hippie started Operation Song
- The mission and impact behind Operation Song
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/bobregan
Check out Operation Song >> http://www.operationsong.org
Has a popular icon ever made an influence in your life one way or another? Chances are one has. This week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin is a special one. Bart talks with Ryan Cook, Paul Sidoti, Dave Rude and Mike Hickey about what an influence Eddie Van Halen was on all of their lives. Tune in to hear this wonderful tribute to Eddie Van Helen.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart speaks with his guitar friends about the influence that Eddie Van Halen had over their lives
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For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/atributetoeddievanhalen
This weeks episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ is all about Halloween! With only 3 days left until the spooky holiday, Bart and Amy talk about their favorite Halloween movies and songs! Tune in to hear if one of their favorites is also one of yours!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Amy discuss their favorite Halloween songs
- Bart & Amy discuss their favorite Halloween movie
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/halloweensongsmovies
On this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Houston Phillips. Starting by selling merch, to becoming a tour manager for Tyler Farr, to now being a talented songwriter; Houston has been through it all to get to where he is today. You don’t want to miss out on hearing the interesting stories of the life of Houston Phillips.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How a kid from Cleveland, Tennessee ended up at Belmont, then spent 6 years as Tyler Farr’s tour manager.
- How Houston transitioned from a merch guy, to tour manager to a songwriter.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/houstonphillips
To say that music is in Jenn Schott's blood is an understatement. From sitting at the feet of musicians in her family, to writing songs that have been recorded by the likes of Tim McGraw and Lonestar (to only name a few), Jenn Schott has LIVED music. Listen in as Bart and Jenn talk about her colorful life as a songwriter and an advocate for the rights of songwriters everywhere. You will see a whole new dimension to the music scene!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Jenn talk about how her musical family influenced her songwriting career
- What it was like for Jenn to go to Washington D.C. to fight on behalf of songwriter’s rights to be paid fairly with the Songwriter Equity Act
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/jennschott
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On this week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Mark Gray. Mark and Bart first met at a Florida Georgia Line show in Texas. Bart says he's never seen anyone with so much passion and drive for the music business as mark, and he does it all with a smile on his face. You do not want to miss this episode!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Mark was the first person who really welcomed me in the FGL camp from Republic.
- He also was of the few people who wanted to learn more about all sides of the music industry (marketing, label, management, talent, touring, etc..)
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/markgray
This week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ is with country music public relations specialist Tammy Ragusa. Bart and co-host Amy Allmand talk with Tammy about her journey to working in the music industry and so much more! Tune in to hear the wonderful conversation and the stories that come along with it!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Amy talk to Tammy about how she got her start in the Music Industry, working in Public Relations
- Tammy discusses her approach to interviewing artists and how she’s always got their backs.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/tammyragusa
In this week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Troy Johnson. Troy shares his story of how he became a tour manager and how his life has changed since then now being a Day To Day manager. He’s worked with many talented acts such as: Roger Creager, Chris Young, Eli Young Band, Florida Georgia Line, and so much more! Tune in to hear the journey of Troy Johnson!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How Tracker became a tour manager working with Texas acts like Roger Creager, Chris Young, Eli Young Band to working with Florida Georgia Line and what he brought to the table as a tour manager.
- Tracker talks about how his life has changed from a tour manager to a Day To Day manager, helping to develop acts.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/troyjohnson
This week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ is with George Briner. George is currently the President of The Valory Music Co, under Big Machine Label Group. Bart and George talk about how much his career has evolved over the years and how he shares his love of music to the people around him. Tune in to hear how much joy music brings to two people who are passionate about it!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & George discuss how George’s career evolved to where he is now the President of The Valory Music Co, under Big Machine Label Group
- How George loves to introduce new music to people, whether he has anything to do with that act or not. He’s a champion of music!
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/georgebriner
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Part 2 of the 3 Ring Circus Reunion is here! This episode includes not only our two guests from part 1, but three guests! Jeffery Steele is joining Bart Allmand, Danny Myrick and Kip Raines to continue their conversation about writing for Jeffery’s publishing company and so much more! Tune it to hear the joy in their voices as they reminisce, you won't want to miss it!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Jeffrey Steele joins Bart, Danny Myrick & Kip Raines to talk about their Trace Adkins cut/single “Just The Way We Do It Round Here”
- The guys’ reminiscence about when they used to write for Jeffrey Steele’s publishing company, 3 Ring Circus
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/3ringcircusreunionpart2
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This episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ is a special one. Bart calls along Danny Myrick and Kip Raines to reminisce and discuss the good ole days. Some good songwriting tips are shared as well! This podcast is filled with great stories and funny moments, so you don't want to miss it!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart, Danny & Kip talk about their 16-year-old song “Just The Way We Do It’ being recorded and released recently by Trace Adkins
- How the four of them (including Jeffrey Steele) hadn’t been in the same room for 13 or more years and when they did get together they would start about 8 or 9 songs and finish 3 or 4.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/3ringcircusreunionpart1
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Join Bart and his bride Amy, a wedding photographer, as they discuss some of their favorite songs to be played at weddings. Maybe you’ll find your new favorite song, or even “the song” for your special day! Listen and enjoy!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Amy discuss their favorite songs for a wedding
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This week's episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ is with Adam Shoenfeld. Adam talks of his guitar playing days before and currently with Tim Mcgraw. He also shares what it was like working with Big & Rich. Tune in to hear the life of Adam Shoenfeld!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Adam is the typical guitar player in a band, looking for stardom, blindsided, then landing with one of the biggest artists in country music, Tim McGraw
- Talked about Music Mafia and what it was like working with Big & Rich before they were Big & Rich
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/adamshoenfeld
On this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Jeremy Popoff. Jeremy is a writer, producer and musician whose work has paid off throughout the years. He is a part of the band Lit and has recently made a record with his brother AJ. Learn more about Jeremy by tuning into today's episode! You won't be disappointed!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Jeremy’s band Lit playing at Woodstock ‘99 on a side stage in front of 85k people
- How a punk/alt-rock/rock/pop band ended up in the land of Country & Western music
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/jeremypopoff
On this week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Mark Agnesi. They discuss Mark’s upbringing of music through working at a local Guitar shop and how it led to him playing gigs. As well as his move from LA to Nashville to work with Gibson Guitars. Tune in to hear the ins and outs of Mark Agnesi.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How Bart sort of knows Mark’s dad from his time in radio
- Mark was a Belmont kid who moved to LA and now back to Nashville working for Gibson Guitars
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/markagnesi
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On this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Christy DiNapoli. They talk about the beginning Christy’s career as well as his evolvement into becoming a manager, publisher, and a producer. Tune in to hear this wonderful conversation between two successful, music driven individuals.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How Christy got to Nashville and started at MTM Records, where he met his friend and now boss, Scott Borchetta
- How he turned working with the band Little Texas into being a manager, publisher and producer.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/christydinapoli
For this week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ were keeping the conversation at home. Bart and his lovely wife Amy talk about their favorite music documentaries. Music is at the root of life and it's interesting to hear why these documentaries are their favorites. Listen in to hear this great conversation between Bart and Amy.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Amy discuss their favorite music documentaries
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/musicdocumentaries
On this week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Thom Schuyler. Thom shares his fascinating stories of all he's accomplished throughout the years. Tune in and enjoy this week's podcast! You will not be disappointed!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Thom along with Don Schlitz and a couple other guys invented in the round writers nights at the Famous Bluebird cafe in 1985.
- He took over as head of RCA Records in '92 which is where I was introduced to him.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/thomschuyler
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This week's episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ is with Kyle Cook. Kyle shares his insights and the beginning of his music business career. He also talks about what he was doing while Matchbox 20 was on a hold. Listen in and enjoy this delightful conversation with Bart and Kyle!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How he got into the music business
- What Kyle has done while Matchbox 20 took a break
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/kylecook
This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ we’re taking you back to our visit with Leslie Satcher. Leslie shares how her song writing became the beginning of an amazing career. She shares some amazing stories and she is just an overall nice gal to listen to. Tune in and grin from ear to ear!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Leslie moving from Texas to Nashville
- How Leslie has had over 1000 cuts (aka songs on artist records)
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/lesliesatcherthrowback
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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart catches up with Willie Carter. They talk of their recent endeavors as well as what has led Willie to where he is in his career today. Tune in to this episode, you definitely won't want to miss it!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How someone goes from Missouri, to Washingon, to Canada, to California...you can do anything if you put your mind to it.
- How Willie ended up being a guitar tech in Lybia
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/williecarter
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On this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with the amazing Dale Turner. Dale shares his career paths and talks about his huge experiences with music. Dale and Bart go way back so it's nice to hear these old friends reminisce and talk about everything before and what's to come.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Dale had an entire career in radio and then an entire career in records
- Dale & Bart reminiscing on days gone by and how Dale helped shape Bart’s promo career
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/daleturner
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On this week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Ben Wells. When being on the road is what you love to do, it's hard having to adjust to staying home. Ben Wells shares his life of touring and the becoming of a very successful band. Kick back and listen to a wonderful conversation with Bart and Ben!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How they used to rehearse at the Kentucky Headhunter’s rehearsals every day
- How Black Stone Cherry has toured all over the world with some of the biggest bands
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/benwells
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In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Chris Tapp. Tapp shares some memorable moments that he’ll always remember, as well as shares what the behind the scenes life of his shows looks like. It's interesting to hear how everything falls into place. I wouldn't recommend missing this episode!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How they’re a duo and they’re staying a duo.
- What life is like not playing shows. The day we talked they were supposed to be in LA playing the Viper Room
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/christapp
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On this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart catches up with pal Jason Charles Miller. Both Jason and Bart share what his quarantine has been like and how much their life has changed since. All of our lives has changed since this pandemic came along and it's nice to hear how these two amazing people have been coping. So listen and enjoy this relaxing and laid back episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’
In this episode, you’ll hear
- What it’s like to not be able to play live
- How he’s using his time to do more voice over work during shelter at home in his own studio
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For the full show notes visit HERE >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/jasoncharlesmiller
On this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Bart Zoom calls with Wes Hightower. Wes shares his hometown in Texas and more on his upbringing. Wes also tells how he started singing and all about the beginning of his career. Join in and listen all about Wes Hightower, his past, present, and future.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How Wes is one of the most successful voices in Nashville that you’ve never known before. You’ve heard him on the radio if you’ve heard any Country song since 1994.
- Wes talks about why Lays potato chips are his secret to his pre-stage show routine.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/weshightower
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On this quarantined episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart and Amy share their Covid-19 experience; as well as how it has an impact on the music industry. Stay tuned and listen, maybe you can relate to what Bart & Amy are sharing and experiencing. We’re all in this together!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Amy talk about their Covid experience
- They also talk about how Covid has effected the music industry and Nashville’s tourism industry.
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On this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Grammy and Song of the Year winning Gordon Kennedy. Gordon talks of his success and all of the wonderful people he has worked with along the way. The stories he shares are intriguing to hear, and will definitely strike interest. Listen to the story of Gordon Kennedy, you will not be disappointed!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Growing up in the shadow of his dad, Jerry Kennedy.
- His amazing guitar collection, his Grammy awards and working with Garth Brooks & Peter Frampton among others
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For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/gordonkennedy
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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with long-time friend Rickey Medlocke. They discuss the story of how they met, as well as the beginning of Blackfoot. You’ll definitely want to hear stories of the past with many others and how music was in the center of it all. So tune in and enjoy the tortuous life of Rickey Medlocke.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Rickey talk about how he got into playing guitar
- Rickey talks about touring and last tours
Check out today’s sponsor Cathead Vodka
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/rickeymedlocke
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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ , Bart talks with John Zocco about all things guitars. John talks about making the move from New York to Nashville to pursue his musical dreams. He talks about his career and how he has gotten to where he is now. He talks about life on the road and how he brings his hobbies and passions on the road with him.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Going from playing in bar bands to country bands to guitar tech-ing with rock bands
- How he has pulled in his love of photography & drones into his daily work life on the road
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/the-photo-roadie-john-zocco
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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with fellow Nebraskaian, Bill Decker. Bill shares how he went from a published songwriter to an engineer, why he made the transition and what he loves most about what he does. Bill is mostly self-taught and prides himself in the speed in which he can mix. Tune in for lots of good information and as always, lots of laughs!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How a criminal justice major ended up mixing over 25 #1 songs.
- How he mixes so fast in comparison to other mixers and his process.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/bill-decker
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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart welcomes his brother, Brad back on to the podcast! This week these two brothers are chatting about their favorite Live albums of all times. Join them for some great conversations and lots of laughs!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart and his brother Brad discuss their favorite Live Albums of all time
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For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/live-albums-brad-allmand
This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ we have Tom Beaupre. Tom talks about discovering his love for music in college and how he transitioned from sports and business to music. Tune in to hear the journey that led him to Florida Georgia Line and how he is working to combine his love for both music and business through helping other musicians and artists with wealth management.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How he ended up being the longest member of Florida Georgia Line outside of Brian & Tyler
- Why he is part of a wealth management group and how he wants to help other musicians and artists plan for their future.
Check out today’s sponsor Paul Reed Smith
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/tom-beaupre
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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ we continue the educational series with Amy Allmand. Amy joins Bart to talk about Music Publishing. She shares how she got her start in the music business, what exactly music publishing is and what the different roles are in a publishing company. She also talks about the songwriters and the process of getting their songs published.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- What the role of a music publisher is
- How songwriters make money
Check out today’s sponsor Paul Reed Smith >> https://www.prs.com
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For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/music-publishing
This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ we have one of Nashville’s top songwriters, Craig Wiseman. For part 2 of this interview, Craig answers Bart's lightning round of questions. You are sure to leave this interview hearing some good stories and having lots of laughs.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart’s lightning round of questions with Craig
Check out today’s sponsor Paul Reed Smith >> https://www.prsguitars.com
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/craig-wiseman-part-2
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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ we have one of Nashville’s top songwriters, Craig Wiseman. He is a top songwriter receiving many major songwriting awards and be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and he started a publishing company that has grown into a publishing, management and record company. Join us for Part 1 of our interview with Craig for a great conversation and lots of laughs.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Moving from Hattiesburg, MS to Nashville and living in his car while trying to make it as a drummer, but ending up as one of Nashville’s top songwriters
- How Craig’s faith has played a huge role in his songwriting
Check out today’s sponsor Paul Reed Smith >> https://www.prsguitars.com
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/craig-wiseman-part-1
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We have a special episode this week. We are doing a “Smash Cast” with Jeremy McComb. Make sure to check out his podcast 2 Dumb 2 Quit. Bart and Jeremy chat about each of their careers, Jeremy's club, the music business in general and Jeremy's music.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How he became Larry The Cable Guy’s tour manager
- Jeremy talks about how his music will never be dependent on ‘Music Row’
Check out today’s sponsor Paul Reed Smith.
For the full show notes >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/jeremymccomb
Let’s welcome Bart’s brother, Brad, back to the podcast. In this Shorty Show edition of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Bart and Brad discuss their favorite Rush songs.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart and his brother Brad discuss their favorite Rush songs.
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In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Scott Gunter. Scott shares about his start in the music business by playing tennis, his first internship in Tennessee and how he got into music publishing. Scott talks about the Texas music scene and differences about it.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How a singer in a Christian Rock band ended up in Music Publishing and now Management
- What he learned on a two-month-long hiatus in the Southwest and how that translated into booking bands, clubs, and more management.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/scottgunter
*Scott mentions Bob McDill as a facilitator but meant to say Bob DiPiero
In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, we are throwing it back to our interview with Jessi Alexander. Jessi has written songs with some of the biggest names in country music. While also creating a career as an artist herself. You won’t be disappointed by the conversation in this episode. She is full of great stories.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- All about her song “Drive Your Truck” (recorded by Lee Brice) won several awards
- How ‘The Climb” by Miley Cyrus for the Hannah Montana movie was written.
For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/jessiealexander
Join us for the Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Music Business Educational Series. Each week we will be delving into different areas of the music business giving you an insight into the job and how it has evolved and changed over time. This week, Bart talks with Joey Turner who shares about working as a studio sound engineer. Joey talks about going to school, getting his first internship & getting his first job in Nashville. Fun fact: Joey is also the master mixer of the T&D Podcast!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Joey’s start in Nashville working his way into the recording studio
- What it’s like to work as a studio engineer
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For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/engineer
Join us for the Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Music Business Educational Series. Each week we will be delving into different areas of the music business giving you an insight into the job and how it has evolved and changed over time. This week, Bart talks with Tyler Chiarelli who shares the differences between a road musician and a studio musician. Along with what led him to make the change in his own career.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- What it’s like to be a road musician
- What it’s like to be a studio musician
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For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/musicians
Join us for the Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Music Business Educational Series. Each week we will be delving into different areas of the music business giving you an insight into the job and how it has evolved and changed over time. This week Amy will interview Bart as he talks about Record Promotion where he began in the music industry.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- What Record Promotion is
- How the job has changed from the late 90’s til now
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This week on the Thinkin' & Drinkin' Shorty Show Bart & Amy share their favorite Christmas Songs.
Merry Christmas from Bart & Amy! Have a great & safe holiday!
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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Michael Britt. Michael is the guitar player for Lonestar. Tune in to the episode to hear the story of how Michael first got an interest in music at an early age to the journey of joining Lonestar. Michael also shares a little about his side gig where he profiles amps.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How Michael joined Lonestar
- Michael is now the voice of Kemper Profiler Amp
For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/michaelbritt
Check out Michael’s side gig at https://mbritt.com/
Shorty Show Christmas edition. This week Bart and Joey talk about the top gifts you can gift to the guitar loving person in your life. Head over to the show notes on our website where you will find links to all the gifts mentioned in the episode.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Gift ideas for the guitar nerd in your life
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In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Bart talks with Lisa Ramsey-Perkins. She shares how she got her start in the music business with Wynonna Judd as an assistant and the journey she went on that led her to running publishing companies and A&R at Sony working with some of the top artists in the business. Tune in to this episode to hear tons of great stories and have some great laughs!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How someone went from working as an assistant for Wynonna Judd to running publishing companies and A&R at Sony
- How Lisa is the connection between Bart & Amy
For the full show notes visit http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/lisaramseyperkins
This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Bart talks with Bill Spencer & Grant Batson with the Narrow Gate Foundation. In this episode, Bill shares about his life and how he began Narrow Gate, who they serve and how you can help. Grant shares about his life, how he got into Guitar building and what led him to work with Narrow Gate. Tune in to hear more about Narrow Gate and the heart behind their ministry.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- The heart behind Narrow Gate
- How they began building guitars on the Narrow Gate property
For the full show notes visit HERE
Head to https://narrowgate.org/ to learn more about Narrow Gate and give back to a great ministry
This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Shorty Show Edition Bart, Amy and Joey tell about their top 5 favorite debut albums. They chat about which albums are their favorite and why. Tune in to hear some great stories and have some good laughs.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart, Amy & Joey chat about their top 5 favorite debut albums
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It’s Giving Month! This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Bob Regan, Hall of Fame songwriter and founder of Operation Song. Operation Song is a non-profit whose mission is to empower veterans, active-duty military, and their families to tell their stories through the process of songwriting. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Bob, the work he is doing through Operation Song and how you can support this charity.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Bob’s playing USO Tours
- Why a Cali Hippie started Operation Song
- The mission and impact behind Operation Song
For the full show notes visit HERE
Check out Operation Song >> http://www.operationsong.org
This month on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ we will be featuring the two charities that are near and dear to our hearts. In the spirit of the holidays and a month of thanksgiving, we encourage you to spread the cheer.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- What to expect in the upcoming month’s shows
- We want you to submit your favorite songs of gratitude to Instagram
- How you can help bless the show by giving us 5 stars and nice reviews
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This week on Thinkin’ and Drinkin’, Bart talks with Erich Andreas, guitar expert. Bart and Erich talk all about Erich career and what led him to begin teaching guitar lessons and how his business evolved into a YouTube channel and the go-to website for all things guitar lessons.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How he went from Florida to Nashville
- How he built a huge online guitar teaching website
Check out today’s sponsor Paul Reed Smith Guitars
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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ we are throwing it back to the episode with Bob DiPiero. This episode is filled with great stories, advice, and insight into songwriting in Nashville. Bob shares about his success in songwriting, making the decision to focus on songwriting and the process he goes through when writing songs.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How Bart and Bob wrote “You Can’t Take The Honky Tonk out of the Girl” on their first co-write
- Bob discusses his thoughts on how the music industry has changed and where it’s going.
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This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Bart chats with Mike Hickey. Mike shares with us how he got his start in the music business, some great guitar knowledge and behind-the-scenes of his current gig with Joe Bonamassa as his guitar tech.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How he studied at Berkley School of Music
- His current job as Joe Bonamassa’s guitar tech
Check out today’s sponsor Cathead Vodka & Paul Reed Smith
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This week on the Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Shorty Show, Bart and Brad go back and forth talking about their top 5 favorite Van Helen songs. If you are a Van Halen fan you will enjoy comparing to your own favorites. If you aren’t sure who Van Halen is, tune in and check out some of the songs mentioned!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart shares his top 5 Van Halen Songs
- Brad, Barts brother, shares his top 5 Van Halen Songs
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Ryan Cooke, Jeremy Asbrock & Phillip Shouse join Bart on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ this week to talk about how they met, got their start as a cover band playing KISS songs, and became real-life rockstars hosting a weekly Tuesday night show. They share great stories playing for Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley. This episode is full of stories and lots of laughs.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How they went from a Rock & Roll cover band to playing with real-life rock stars
- What it’s like to be the back band for Gene Simmons & Ace Frehley of KISS
Check out today’s sponsors Paul Reed Smith & Stout Burger in Nashville, TN
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In this Shorty Show edition of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Bart and Amy chat all about concerts. They share the experiences of each of their first concerts and the top 5 concerts they’ve each attended. Tune in you might be surprised with who you hear.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Amy talk about the first concert they ever saw
- Bart & Amy talk about their top 5 favorite concerts
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Behind every deal made is a lawyer writing the contract. In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Austen shares about growing up in Louisiana, his transition to Nashville and how he began in the music business.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Austen’s start in the music industry
- Where to start when you are signing your first deal and need a lawyer
Check out today’s sponsor Paul Reed Smith Guitars
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Are you a fan of LIVE music? Then this episode is for you! On this week’s Shorty Show, Bart shares with listeners the best places to hear live music in Nashville. He lets you know the best places to go, notable bands that have played there and the best place to hear live music in America.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- The best LIVE music venues in Nashville
- Bart’s favorite music venue in America
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Pat Buchanan has worked with some of Nashville’s top artists as one of the top session players in Nashville. In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Pat Buchanan talks all about his career as a guitarist and touring musician. He shares how he got his start in the music business, life on the road touring, and gives an inside look into studio sessions as a studio musician working with songwriters. Pat also shares about Home Overdubs, where he can play on your next project from his home studio.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Pat discuss Pat’s career as both a studio musician and a touring musician
- Pat talks about how both the Beach Boys and the Beatles influenced his songwriting
Check out today’s sponsor Paul Reed Smith
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Check out Pat’s new album “Sandbox” available on iTunes & CD Baby.
In this week’s episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Podcast, Bart gives a rundown of his top 5 favorite guitars. He tells the nitty-gritty of each guitar, why he loves it and shares a few stories about each of them.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart share the story of the guitar he had custom-built after the death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. at Daytona
- About guitars played by some of the top artists in Country Music
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From Melbourne Australia, Phil Barton broke into the music industry by writing children’s music where he wrote over 87 records. In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Phil tells about his journey from Australia to Nashville, how he broke into country music and began his American writing career. He has had success in American Country Music, Canda, and Australia.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Phil has had over 800 cuts and he STILL loves writing 3 times a day
- How someone from Australia who wrote children’s music ended up in Nashville, Tennessee writing Country music.
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In this Shorty Show episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Bart talks with his wife Amy about their top 5 favorite Dixie Chicks songs. Bart shares a little about the days on the road with The Chick’s back when they were breaking into the music industry.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart introduce his wife, Amy Allmand, who has 15 years of music publishing experience
- Bart & Amy trade their top 5 favorite Dixie Chicks Songs
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Ever wondered what goes into record promotion? In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Rob Dalton dives into the nitty-gritty of record promotion. He tells stories of promotion parties, launching some of country music’s top artist and how the business has changed over the last 30 years.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Rob talks about how he worked his way up from the mailroom to Vice President of a major record company
- Bart & Rob talk about The Kinley’s duo and the flying Elvises
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In this Shorty Show edition of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’, Bart shares his top songwriting tips, advice he has been given and some of the top organization's songwriters need to join.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart’s top 5 songwriting tips for writers just starting out
- The organization's songwriters need to be apart of
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Lead vocalist, hit songwriter, and now music publisher. Jonathan Singleton has done it all. On this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Jonathan gives a glimpse into writing hit country songs and starting a publishing company, 50 Egg Music, with Luke Combs.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Jonathan talks about touring with his band while having 4 #1 songs with other artists
- Jonathan talks about the new publishing company he started with Luke Combs
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Curious to know more about the man behind to microphone? Well, you’re in for a treat. In today’s episode Bart is on the other side of the microphone as Joey interviews him. Bart tells about his career, his first songwriting session and the first demo, hold, cut and single he wrote.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- About Bart’s thirty-one years in the music business
- Bart tells about his first songwriting session
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From telling jokes to an empty bar in downtown Nashville to selling out Madison Square Garden, Steve tells stories of life on the road with Dierks Bentley. He dishes on how he met Dierks, the early days of playing in the band and how Dierks inspired him to get his pilots license. Tune in to hear great stories and lots of laughs.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Stories from on the road and in the air with Dierks Bentley
- Steve tell about his wife’s battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease
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Tune in to hear all about the BRAND NEW Shorty Show episodes. Every other week you will be hearing from the man himself, Bart Allmand accompanied by sound engineer, Joey Turner. In these episodes Bart will be answering questions, sharing tips and telling his own stories. Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM and let us know!
In this episode, you’ll hear
- All about the new Shorty Show episodes
- Meet Joey Turner
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Ever wondered what a day in the life of a record producer looks like? In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Blake Chancey. Blake talks about signing the Dixie Chicks and gives a behind-the-scenes look of life as a record producer. From late nights to early mornings, Blake spills it all.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How he got his start in the music business while growing up in one of the most musical neighborhoods
- Signing the Dixie Chicks to Sony Records Nashville and producing their top records
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Are you a young singer/songwriter? Maybe looking to get into the music industry? In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Andrew Fromm, they chat about music streaming and how it is changing the songwriting industry. Andrew also dives into his business, Fromm Consulting LLC., where he advises on the buying and selling of publishing catalogs.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Andrew’s career as a songwriter working with some of the top names in the Pop industry
- His transition from songwriting into advising on the buy and selling of publishing catalogs
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a singer, guitar player, songwriter, record producer or publisher in the country music scene? In this episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’, Bart talks with Derek George. Derek is a jack of all trades in this business. He has toured on the road with Pearl River as a singer and guitar player, and written several hits for artists such as Bryan White, Randy Houser, Joe Nichols, Chase Bryant, Blake Shelton, and Tim McGraw. Derek has produced records and owned his own publishing company. He gives great insight into songwriting and how the industry is changing.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Derek George got his start touring with Pearl River
- Derek’s transition into producing and songwriting which leads him to start his own production company.
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Dive deep into behind-the-scenes of radio and record promotion. In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, Bart talks with longtime record promotion executive Bob Reeves. Bob talks about how he got to where he is now. Starting in a record store, living through the oil boom in Houston, lying his way into a Production Director job in radio to record promotion working with some of the big names in the country music scene.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- How Bob got into radio, then record promotion and what it was like to run the legendary (but now gone) Ace of Clubs club in Nashville in the 1990s.
- What it is like to work with artists like the Dixie Chicks and Blake Shelton.
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Have you ever wondered what it was like to be in the studio working with some of Nashville’s top musicians? In this episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’, Bart talks with one of Nashville’s top session players, Tom Bukovac. Tom talks about the start of his career, why he took a 3 year break and his transition back into the studio. Bart and Tom talk about meeting Willie Nelson and playing with Joe Walsh on Tom Petty’s last tour.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Tom’s start with touring and his transition into the studio
- Tom playing with Joe Walsh in Cleveland
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Growing up on a farm in a tiny Colorado town Clare set out to pursue her dreams. Determined to pursue her love for singing she headed to Nashville to attend Belmont University, despite not being able to afford it. She spent her breaks from school back on the farm working to make her dream a reality. Tune in to hear how Clare started from scratch not knowing a soul in Tennessee, taught herself how to play guitar and took a songwriting course at Belmont to get her start. She tells about her influences and how she got her start in the music business.
In this episode you’ll hear
- Clare tell what led her to Tennessee to attend Belmont University and how she got her start in the music business
- The story of opening for Bob Seger a few days after signing her first record deal
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I met Eric Hurt when he became my publisher and
due to the lack of any good songs, he became my
former publisher. We stayed friends and I’ve
loved watching him climb the music biz ladder.
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Rick Cua is a man of many talents. Killer writer, singer, bass player, and pastor. He went from playing in clubs to playing in The Outlaws, then making Christian albums, blues albums, and now he’s one of the pastors at my church, Grace Chapel.
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What a great story this lad Tyler Chiarelli has. He dared to dream like most of us as a kid, but he acted on those dreams like few of us. From watching his Pop play guitar at the kitchen table to leading Florida Georgia Line through they’re paces in front of over 20,000 rabid country fans and all points in between, I’m so thankful to have this cat as my friend, Tyler Chiarelli.
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Leslie Satcher is one of those few people here in the songwriting community that you just count your blessings when you’re in the same room as her. A voice like an angel, a songwriter with over 1000 cuts, and one of the best laughs you’ve ever been blessed to be around. Man oh man, thank you God for Leslie Satcher, hang on, here we go!
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T-Mack! Brother Mac-bride. What can I say about Terry McBride that he hasn’t already said about himself. HA!! One of the best voices country music has ever heard. An unbelievable songwriter and one of the most musical cats I’ve ever been privileged to call my friend.
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It’s so hard to put into words how much fan boy admiration I have for Rickey Medlocke. I grew up listening to ‘Train, Train’ almost every day at lunch time, learning his licks, hell, I even bought a Hamer Standard because that’s what he played. I went to Rickey’s hotel on the day of the Nashville Skynyrd show and we met in the restaurant that was closed to do this interview, so you may hear some backround music. Blackfoot, Lynyrd Skynyrd, writer, singer, front man, guitar man, friend. I love this guy. Rickey Medlocke.
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Charlie Crowe spent 12-14 yrs. bangin’ on his guitar in Brooks and Dunn, he then left and now he’s back spending weeks at a time in Vegas playing with B&D and Reba. But there’s a lot more to him than that. We’ve been friends and co-writers for years. Charlie gave me the much envied name “Guitar Holder” I’m pretty sure that’s not a compliment.
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Jason Charles Miller grew up in Virginia, the son of 2 writers. He started what I would label a dark, industrial, metal band called Godhead that caught the eyes and ears of Marylyn Manson which resulting in Jason and band toured the world with him for 2 years. 7 Godhead albums later, he started kickin’ out some heavy country/southern rock and has recorded 4 albums and is killin’ it on the road. I’ve seriously enjoyed writing with Jason, and consider him to be one of my most thoughtful, interesting friends.
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Dave Rude is just one of my favourite people in the world, period. He’s equally at home explaining the heaviest metal riff that I’ve ever heard or writing an acoustic love song with me via skype while entertaining his son with pirates, all at the same time. Dave’s in one of the best prog/metal bands of all time in my opinion, Tesla, but you’d never know it whilst chatting about coffee, or pirates
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Jessi Alexander is a rare bird indeed. She can sing a sad song that you will make you smile, or write a song that cut your soul so deep. I’ve been lucky enough to write with her, and also watch her and her husband, Jon Randall, grow together through music and having babies. I love this gal.
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Kyle Cook is a jack of all trades, he can play, write, produce, perform, and do it all well. Born in small town Indiana, he made his way through Atlanta to Florida to become the guitarist for Matchbox 20, who in the late 90’s and into the 2000’s, sold tons of records, tons of tickets, and had tons of hits. Since then, Kyle and myself have become great friends and have written a bunch of songs.
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Bob DiPiero, what else can I say? Unreal writer, giver, encourager, mentor, and the best guitar player in his price range! This guy helped get me goin’, I listen to him, I look up to him, I love him.
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Gordon Kennedy is truly one of the nicest, kindest, most dangerous, Christ loving gentlemen I’ve ever met. The ultimate quadruple threat, writer, singer, guitar player, producer, he can seriously do it all. I’m always a little intimidated because of my own hero worship when I’m around GK.
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Jeffrey Steele is the renaissance man of Nashville. He’s been an artist, a hit songwriter, inducted into the NSAI Songwriter Hall of Fame, producer, music publisher, mentor and more.
In this episode, you’ll hear
- Bart & Jeffrey talk about writing their #1 song ‘Brand New Girlfriend’ recorded by Steve Holy
- Jeffrey talks about the importance of being you. Don’t try to be the next Waylon Jennings, because you’ll only be the second-best Waylon.
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