Texas Tailgate: Recent Episodes
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Guest Host Austin Cox (better known as Desert Folk on stage) interviews Lincoln Swanzy on TikTok, still grinding after 15 million streams, and being a "known" unknown.
Thanks to Tribulation Studio in Grand Prarie, TX for sharing their space.
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DJ Dugan chats with Amarillo's Chancy Bernson about his single "Windshield".
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Chris Edwards chats about his single "Across Three Hills" with DJ Dugan for the Texas Tailgate Podcast.
Randy C. Moore chats with DJ Dugan about his new single, a cover of Harry Chapin's hit song "Cat's In The Cradle". Created for an upcoming Harry Chapin Documentary, Randy dives into how he came to be apart of this wonderful opportunity.
Music.Know.How educational panel in partnership with @hearfortworth & @printedthreads
This Month’s Topic: Music Publishing
We’ll be covering a number of topics, including
• Copyright
• Licensing
• Pitching to TV & Film
• Royalties
Tonight’s Guest Speakers:
Curtis Heath aka @curtisgheath
Film & Television Composer, Artist
www.curtisheath.com
Ty Macklin aka @ty_macklin_aka_xl7
Producer, Songwriter, AOE Recording Studio
@aoe_recording_studios
DJ Dugan aka @therealdjdugan
Chief Creative Officer at @smithmusic
Jeremy Peyton chats with DJ Dugan about his album Friends With Benefits, holding on to songs for 15 years, and why he loves Rhinestone Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
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Marcy Grace jumps on with DJ Dugan to chat about her upcoming single Knockout, available on 6/27/25. They discuss her recording process, the rock influences on the album, and writing songs for the XFL.
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Jarrod Morris drops by the Smith Music Group offices to chat about shoeing horses, Marty Robbins melodies, and creating authentic music.
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Bailey Powell Aldrich from Fort Worth Key drops by the Smith Music Group offices to talk about Fort Worth, Local Media, and metal music.
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April N. Smith calls in to DJ Dugan to chat about her new single "One Church One Bar Town". They discuss her songwriting partners, small East Texas towns, and what the "N" is for.
Listen to "One Church One Bar Town".
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Houston Bernard chats with DJ Dugan about his new single "Die Before I Let You Down". He fills us in on his Oklahoma and New England upbringing, touring the North East, and wondering what goes down in the Oklahoma Panhandle.
Listen to "Die Before I Let You Down" now!
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Jeremy Peyton chats with DJ Dugan about his new EP and title track "Hungover In Houston".
Listen to "Hungover In Houston".
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Cory Cross drops by the Smith Music Group offices to chat with DJ Dugan about his new album "There's More". They talk Texas vs California country music, filming in LA for his single "Cryin' in a HonkyTonk", and recording the album at Weatherford College in Weatherford, TX. "There's More" drops 6/21.
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Jeff Canada chats with DJ Dugan about his upcoming single "Bystander", his podcast, and how we should embrace AI's ability to help make our life easier.Presave "Bystander". Releases 6/14/24.Powered by Smith Music: www.smithmusic.comListen to the Texas Tailgate Playlist.Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio.
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Wesley Hanna chats with DJ Dugan about his new single "Gulf Prarie Blues" dropping 6/14/24.
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Abel Casillas from the rowdy Tex-Mex Country band Squeezebox Bandits talks with DJ Dugan about his single "City Lights".
More from Squeezebox Bandits.
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Austin English chats with DJ Dugan about his single "Feels Like Summer".
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Gary Patrick joins DJ Dugan at the Smith Music Group offices to discuss his new album "High To Ride", working with Chad Mauldin at KSIJ Studio, and a music career that has bounced him from LA to Las Vegas to Nashville and back to East Texas.
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Kyle Garrett drops by the Smith Music offices to chat with DJ Dugan for the Texas Tailgate Podcast. They discuss his music career, hosting his podcast Texas Toast, and the labor of love promoting artists within the Texas/Red Dirt scene.
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Bubba drops by the Smith Music offices to chat about his EP "Bad Bad Boy" with DJ Dugan. They dive into writing, sobriety, and more.
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Jon Young and guitarist Andrew Pippin join DJ Dugan at the Smith Music offices in the Fort Worth Stockyards to chat about the new Jon Young Band album, starting bands in the nineties, and recording in analog studios with producer Taylor Tatsch.
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Bubba Bellin drops by the Smith Music offices in the Fort Worth Stockyards to chat about his upcoming album, fishing in Alaska, and growing up in Ohio.
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Denver Williams crashes the Smith Music offices to discuss his EP "Sing Along", the Taper community, and directing his short film "Hood Cream".
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Jeremy Peyton drops by the SmithMusic.com offices to chat about his songs "Baby, I Might" and "This One's Gonna Hurt", filming his music video on an iPhones, and his hero Billy Joe Shaver.
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Eddie Esler drops by the SmithMusic.com offices to chat about his new single "All This Time", his album "Panhandle Pipedream", and how he ended up moving from Amarillo to Fort Worth.
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David Tribble drops by the SmithMusic.com offices to chat about his album "Sunset Sunrise". He chats with DJ Dugan about AmericanaFest, playing The Kessler, and his connection with teachers.
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Caleb makes the trip to The Lake House from Abilene to discuss playing high school football and the Honky Tonks. He joins DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats and shares a few covers.
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Payton Riley discusses balancing being a singer/songwriter and a high school student! She joins DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House.
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Keegan McInroe drops by The Lake House to chat with DJ Dugan about his upcoming album "Agnes", recorded in an old Spanish church in Terlingua, TX. He also fills us in on his European travels, another new album in the works, and gives a shout out to his mother!
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Accomplished singer/songwriter Scott Sean White chats with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House. He talks his cuts from Cody Johnson, his new single "Pulling Weeds" from the upcoming album "Even Better on Bad Days", and gives sage advice for up-and-coming troubadours.
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Gene swings into The Lake House to chat with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats about being a firefighter, the oddballs he meets on the job, and living a sustainable life.
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Tanner Sparks joins Dusty and Braxton Moats at The Lake House. They discuss Tanner's radio single "The Pool Song", his talented family, and touring outside of Texas.
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Bubba Bellin comes to serenade The Lake House. He chats with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats about his love of 90's R&B, Disco Country, and his latest single "Open Harbor".
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Ty Larmore drops into The Lake House to chat about his new single "Wish". DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats get the lowdown on his co-writing sessions, where he grew up, and how Brandon Rhyder influenced him exploring music in Texas.
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The boys in 12 Mile drive up from San Angelo to share their music at The Lake House. DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats chat with them about where they found their name, working with producer Jude Dyllan, and getting discovered in Wal-Mart.
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Dean Paul Willeford brings his trio to The Lake House. DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats chat with him about his cure for shingles, his latest single "I Need Weed", and
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Pug Johnson swings into The Lake House on his latest tour. DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats chat about working at Kroger, selling the devil lettuce, random California towns.
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Morgan Ashley drops by The Lake House with her real, life monkey. DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats chat with her about radio, writing songs with a purpose, and how someone goes about acquiring a monkey.
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Jeff Grossman from Saints Eleven drops by The Lake House. He chats with Dusty Moats about co-writing, Texas Women, and introducing new songs to the band.
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Garrett Glover drops by The Lake House to chat with Dusty Moats about his new single "Gringo".
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DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats chats with Nathan Barker at The Lake House. They discuss living on the edge during Covid, having a racoon for a pet, and cutting his teeth writing songs in Stephenville.
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Gabe Choate drops by The Lake House to chat with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats. They talk recording his upcoming releases, the wisdom father's bestow us, and being sober.
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Larissa Boyd makes the journey to The Lake House to chat about her new EP "Everything Is Different". She dives deep with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats on the background of her songs, how someone at Spotify loves her, and her plans for the future.
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Jered Harlan and Kendi Jean drop by The Lake House to share their new project Velvet Smokeshow. They join DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats to discuss recording Velvet Smokeshow songs at Bart Rose's Fort Worth Sound, how 90's alternative music influences their writing, and share tunes from their solo careers.
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Flint joins DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House and sings a few George Strait tunes.
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Cate Gartner drops by The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake to chat about her new album "Fairytale Endings". DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats chat with her the inspiration behind many of her songs, working with Greg White at SG Studios, and their shared love of Taylor Swift tunes.
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Michelle Kay drops by The Lake House to chat with DJ Dugan. They discuss working with producer Greg White, cutting her teeth playing cover songs while attending Texas A&M, and her love of Houston sports teams.
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Chaser Crouch chats with DJ Dugan at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake about growing up showing cutting horses, people jumping to conclusions about his lyrics, and getting too many speeding tickets.
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Brody Caster joins DJ Dugan at The Lake House at Eagle Mountain Lake. They chat about recording with producer Chad Mauldin, growing up in Kansas, and writing songs about cattle barons.
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Matt Tedder drops by The Lake House at Eagle Mountain Lake to chat about his upcoming album "I Can Dream You" with DJ Dugan. They talk about working with Gordy Quist of Band of Heathens, buying old houses, and having his wife critique his songs!
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100 Smokes make the trip up from San Angelo to The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. They chat with DJ Dugan about building a band in west Texas, shooting music videos in abandoned skate parks, and working with producer Jerrod Flusche.
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Dean Paul Wileford drops by The Lake House at Eagle Mountain Lake to chat about his new single "Drunk Again Tonight", getting pulled over by the police, and riding the Amtrak. DJ Dugan tags along while Dusty Moats is in Ireland.
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Calamity Janes bring their "Blood Harmonies" to The Lake House at Eagle Mountain Lake. DJ Dugan chats with them about the band's evolution, recording their upcoming album at Fort Worth Sound, and writing a million divorce inspired songs.
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Bonner Rhae drops into The Lake House to chat about her new album "Forward Address". She chats with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats about her exciting co-producers, writing songs with an emotional punch, and going for broke being an independent artist.
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Jason Custer chats with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. They discuss his new single "Long Shot", nostalgia for penny draft beer, recording with William Wallace at the Bunkhouse Studio.
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Randy Carson drops by The Lake House to discuss his new album "Life Goes On". He shares his experiences opening for artists like Crystal Gayle, connecting with Willie Nelson, and how his Dad's short-lived career influenced his own.
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Zebb Rogers comes to Texas Tailgate from Louisiana! He sits down with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lakehouse on Eagle Mountain Lake to chat about his latest single "Baptized on a Backroad", not being afraid to record someone else's song, and recording with Steel Records.
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Philip Nance chats about his upcoming album "Last Call" with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at the Rhinestone Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards. They cover Philip's day job as a science teacher, the end of Oklahoma, and the lost art of the concept album.
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Landon Heights chats with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Rhinestone Saloon. They discuss Landon's Waco connection, positive country, and writing songs about old girlfriends.
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We head into the Fort Worth Stockyards for First Thursdays at The Rhinestone Saloon. The Stateline Band drop in to share HonkyTonk music. DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats chat with them about Texas Radio, winning over their naysayers, and how steel guitar never goes out of fashion.
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Songbird Jones hits The Lakehouse with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats. They chat about writing custom songs, his new single "Give Her The Reins She'll Run", and keeping the ghosts at bay with music.
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John Eason makes the trek from Nashville to chat with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House! They discuss John’s military service, his advocacy for veteran health, and what it’s like coming to Texas for the first time. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com Listen to our playlist: […]
Andrea Goodman chats with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats about moving to Texas from Kentucky with a detour in Nashville. They talk about her time hosting songwriter circles, the difference between Appalachia/Texas/Nashville sounds, and In and Out Burger vs. Whataburger. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com Listen to our playlist: […]
David Tribble chats with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats for Texas Tailgate Mondays at The Lake House in Eagle Mountain Lake. They discuss David’s new single “Blinked It’s Last” and ponder whether an artist can be “Timeless”. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to […]
Kade Callaway chats with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats about his new self-titled album. Hear discussions on embarrassing Honky Tonk shenanigans, BBQ mishaps, and drinking Prairie Fires. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgateradio Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Bubba Westly stops by The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake for Texas Tailgate Mondays. He discusses overcoming addiction, shooting a music video at his wedding, and his songs with mature content. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to the Texas Tailgate playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgateradio Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: […]
Chuck Briseno talks about his time in the military, the joys of owning a bus, and working on an album in Muscle Shoals, AL. He joins DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgateradio […]
Aaron Lacombe swings by The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake for Texas Tailgate Mondays. He chats with DJ Dugan about growing up in Michigan, moving to New Mexico, and his fondness for the delectable treats deep fried by Allsup’s. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio: […]
CG Cruz drops by The Lake House to chat with DJ Dugan about his upcoming album “Rough Sketch”. They dive deep into 90’s internet culture, how Stephenville isn’t Nacogdoches, and his appreciation for Turnpike Troubadours. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgateradio Show booking by Powerhouse […]
Remy Reilly drops by The Lake House for Texas Tailgate Mondays. She chats with DJ Dugan about anxiety, recording songs with The Vandoliers, and her songwriting as a diary. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgateradio Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Jake Williams joins DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Rhinestone Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards. They discuss living in a small town, Elvis Presley, and getting your steps in. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgateradio Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Cade Holliday joins DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Rhinestone Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards. They chat about his baby on the way, getting double booked, and listening to reggae music. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgateradio Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Kenneth Waters makes the long trek across the DFW Metroplex to join DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House. They discuss Kenneth’s leap of faith into the music business, the number of DWI’s in Rockwall, and whooping some ass. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate […]
Derryl Perry brings the Honky Tonk to The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. He chats with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats about writing over 1000 songs, how liquor and ice cream can go together, and the evolution of his facial hair. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas […]
Christopher Wright chats with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. They discuss finding long lost songs, being sober, and teen angst. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgateradio Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Kerry Freeman makes the journey to The Lake House to chat with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats about his album “It’s Texas”. They discuss Kerry’s experience recording in Nashville over the last three years, his Dad’s connection to Texas legend Buddy Holly, and partying with Pantera. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: […]
Oklahoma’s Johnny Woods drops by The Lake House for Texas Tailgate Mondays! He chats with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats about working with The Music Group Studios in OKC, surprises while doing co-writes in Nashville, and small towns in Oklahoma. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio: […]
Krislyn Arthurs treks down 35 from Oklahoma to hang with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House. They discuss recording at The Music Group in OKC, growing up in a small town on the KS/OK border, and why she chose her hair color. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate […]
Alex Engelhardt cruises into The Lake House to chat with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats about his upcoming album “Back Porch Wisdom”. They discuss recording at Fort Worth Sound with Bart Rose, growing up on late 90’s rock and Texas Country, and dressing Anti-Nashville. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen […]
Daniel Katsuk drops in to The Lake House to chat with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats. They discuss hitchhiking to New Zealand, how every song can be a reggae song, and writing songs to help heal people. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio: https://live365.com/station/Texas-Tailgate-Radio-a49072 Show booking […]
Austin English drops by The Lake House for Texas Tailgate Mondays with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats. They chat about his upcoming single “Walk Away Slow”, becoming a dad, and recording his next album. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Listen to Texas Tailgate Radio: https://live365.com/station/Texas-Tailgate-Radio-a49072 Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: […]
James Cook hits the lake with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats. They chat about his new Jonathan Tyler produced EP “Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You”, Wichita Falls, and why Chinese restaurants shouldn’t serve menudo. Recorded live at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate […]
Ri Wolf gets down and dirty at The Lakehouse with DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats. They chat about Amarillo’s 72oz steak challenge, growing up on the TX/OK border, and his faithful percussionist Toby. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Morgan Ashley drops by The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake to chat with Dusty Moats and DJ Dugan. They discuss her single “Warning Label”, rodeo cowboys with missing fingers, and writing about your best friend’s nasty breakup. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Cash Byers dishes on his upcoming album, his interest in Louisiana women, and Jazz’s influence on Country Music. He joins DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Madison Rodges joins DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. They discuss the various recording studios in Texas, female rappers spitting fire, and not breaking Madison’s heart. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats chat with Aliza Ford about Elvis, recording in Nashville, and his love of Metallica. Recorded live at The Rhinestone Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Powered by Smith Music: http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats chat with Jesse Jennings about winning the Fort Worth Weekly Award for Best Country Act, his new album “The Last Dance”, and making moonshine! Recorded at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats chat with Holly Tucker about her upcoming anniversary of her appearance on The Voice, Christmas tunes, and breeding dogs! Recorded live at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats chat with Skip Pullig about the Lake Worth Monster, writing Christmas tunes, and living outside Branson, MO. Recorded live at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats host First Thursday Showcase at The Rhinestone Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Nate Burnham chats about his career, TikTok videos, and his upcoming song “1845”. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Show booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
William Wallace chats about his new single “There We Were”, Yacht Country, and the creative freedom that comes with owning a studio. He joins DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Dusty jumps from host to guest. He chats with DJ Dugan at The Lake House about his Christmas single “You Jingle My Bells”, his upcoming album, and getting in the groove cowriting new songs. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Jeremy Peyton shares his favorite Billy Joe Shaver song, his lessons on Brand Awareness from DJ Dugan, and gives an intimate performance of his song “This One’s Gonna Hurt”. Recorded live at The Lake House. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Mila Rae joins DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lakehouse. They discuss Mila’s writing process, that long stretch between Abilene and Lubbock, and controversial takes on wind turbines. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Kendi Jean and Jered Harlan join DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats at The Lake House. They chat about singing Christmas tunes in October, life changes, and being independent artists. An extra long episode! Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Leif Shively and Kyle Roop from Steel Records drop by SmithMusic.com’s offices to chat about their studio in Shreveport, LA and Leif’s single “Bigger Than Texas”. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Sadie Lee drops by the Smith Music offices in the historic stockyards to chat with Dusty Moats and DJ Dugan. Topics include 90’s country, getting into fist fights, and flatulence on TikTok. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Race Ricketts stops by The Lake House to chat with DJ, Dusty, and Scott about LJT Songwriter Competition, going to OU for acting, and his viral hit “940”. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Jeff Canada hangs with DJ, Dusty, and Scott at The Lake House. We talk H-Town, losing loved ones, and our favorite cover songs. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
September Moon joins DJ Dugan and Jon Hope at The Lake House for Texas Tailgate Mondays. Discover how bandmates Daniel and Catherine met, their feelings on discussing politics at holiday get-togethers, and their future release plans! Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
James Cook chats with DJ Dugan about his upcoming EP “Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You”. They discuss working with producer Jonathan Tyler, getting a boost from 95.9 The Ranch’s Shayne Hollinger, and far West Texas. Presave “Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You” https://smithmusic.ffm.to/662582855425_jamescook_dontsayididntwarnyou Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking […]
Brody Caster chats with DJ Dugan and John Hope at The Lakehouse on Eagle Mountain Lake. They discuss Brody’s Kansas roots, recording at KSIJ Studio, and drunk radio personalities. Powered by Smith Music http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking by Powerhouse Promotions: mariha@powerhouse-promotions.com
Brad Russell joins Dusty, DJ, and Scott for Texas Tailgate Mondays. They discuss his new single “Let Him Break My Heart“, writing fun songs in the vein of Roger Miller, and safety meetings at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. Powered by Smith Music: http://smithmusic.com/ Listen to our playlist: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/texastailgate Booking by Powerhouse Promotions: […]
Dusty, DJ and Scott chat with Jenni Dale Lord on her album, recording at Amusement Park Studio with Scott Faris, and her passion for cooking. Powered by Smith Music and Powerhouse Promotions. Texas Tailgate Mondays are from 7-10pm every Monday at The Lake House at Eagle Mountain Lake.
DJ Dugan and Dusty Moats chat with Brandon Howard on his new EP “The Whole Mountain”. He covers meeting his producer because of a lost wallet, writing a song because of a beer mishap, and how where The Red Iron Push gets their name. Recorded as part of Texas Tailgate Mondays at The Lake House […]
DJ Dugan and Clete Bradley sit down at the Smith Music offices and chat about “Too Many Chiefs (Not Enough Indians)”. Recorded at Modern Electric Sound in Dallas, TX with Jeff Saenz and the Texas Gentlemen, Clete dives into the writing and recording process. Pre Save “Too Many Chiefs (Not Enough Indians)”: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/662582280920_cletebradleythemood_toomanychiefs Powered by […]
DJ Dugan sits down with Jon Hope to discuss “Horse of a Different Color” at the Smith Music offices in the Fort Worth Stockyards. They covers writing songs in the digital age, testing them out at The White Elephant Saloon, and not getting in trouble with the wife. Pre Save “Horse of a Different Color”: […]
Landon Heights chats with DJ Dugan about his single “Me & The Bottle”. They dive into Landon’s genealogy efforts, Keith Whitley’s battle with alcoholism, and recording music remotely. Listen to “Me & The Bottle” wherever you stream. Powered by Smith Music.
Dakota Ritter joins DJ Dugan, Dusty Moats, and Scott Mesick for Texas Tailgate Mondays at The Lakehouse on Eagle Mountain Lake. Powered by Smith Music and Powerhouse Promotions.
Second part to Tanner Griggs’ interview with The Statesboro Revue on their album “Jukehouse Revival”. Originally aired in 2016 as part of The Rattle Hour with Tanner Griggs. Recorded at Green Audio Productions in Fort Worth, TX. Listen to “Jukehouse Revival”: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/886445335200 Where to find The Statesboro Revue: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/statesbororevue Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/statesbororevue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/statesbororevue/ Powered […]
DJ Dugan sits down with Kristen Rachelle of the Born & Bred Radio Show at Grady’s 66 in Yukon, OK. The Lawton radio host chats about unruly listeners, music distribution, and the frustrations of corporate radio. Big Thanks to Grady and Nate Cross of Grady’s 66 for hosting the “Sounds OK!” Music Industry Mixer. Powered […]
Check out Smith Music releases for 9-2-2022: https://mailchi.mp/smithmusic/9-2-2022. DJ Dugan chats with Jay L. Smith about his new single “One of Them Days”. Powered by Smith Music.
Chris Cunningham joins the Texas Tailgate Mondays at The Lake House on Eagle Mountain Lake. He performs his new single and a few unreleased tunes! Powered by Smith Music and Powerhouse Promotions.
DJ Dugan chats with Chris Botvidson from Fuel & Spark Media about marketing & advertising for artists and labels. He discusses his strategies for success, his love of Apple Music, and Hear Fort Worth. Powered by Smith Music.
Part one of Tanner Griggs’ chat with The Statesboro Revue about their album “Jukehouse Revival”. Originally aired as part of The Rattle Hour with Tanner Griggs. Powered by Smith Music.
DJ Dugan chats with Jacob Armitage about his single “Your Hometown”. You can check out all Smith Music releases on our newsletter, including the new album from The Ransom Brothers “Resurgence”: https://mailchi.mp/smithmusic/8-26-2022
DJ Dugan chats with Brad Russell on his latest single “Let Him Break My Heart”. Recorded at Fort Worth Sound with Bart Rose. Listen and add to your playlist now: https://smithmusic.ffm.to/662582843224_bradrussellband_lethimbreakmyheart
DJ Dugan chats with Dusty Moats about his single “Lakin’ It Easy”. Co-written by Brad Russell, Dusty dives into the inspiration and songwriting process. Powered by Smith Music.
Smith Music Marketing guy DJ Dugan sits down with Simeon Hendrix for his Steady Focused Podcast. They chat on how a developing artist can improve their business. Originally aired in 2018. For more Steady Focused, check out https://steadyfocused.com/
Tanner Griggs chats with singer/songwriter James Cook about his 2016 album “Lullaby for the Rapture”. Originally aired as part of The Rattle Hour.
DJ Dugan chats with Jen & Ray Redding of Jenerayte Promotions on radio promotion for the Texas and Americana charts. For more info on their services, check out http://www.jenerayte.com. This episode originally aired in 2021.
Tanner Griggs interviews Jon Young on his album “Ashes of Dreams of Fire”. Originally aired as part of The Rattle Hour for Rattle Music Magazine in 2016. Listen to “Ashes of Dreams of Fire”.
Today is Release Day 8-19-2022. Smith Music marketing guy DJ Dugan chats with David Tribble about his new single “Forever Love”. Check out all Smith Music releases on our weekly release newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/smithmusic/8-19-2022
DJ Dugan chats with Jim Vallee of Dreamy Life Records. They discuss pitching your content to labels, setting up with a P.R.O, and the Pros and Cons of physical. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
Buck Fuffalo chats with Smith Music marketing guy, DJ Dugan, on his 2019 album “Fables & Folklore of the 21st Century”. Listen to it here: smithmusic.ffm.to/buckfuffalo_fablesfolklore.
Sean Russell of the Cut Throat Finches chats with DJ Dugan about “In Event of Moon Disaster”. Released on Hand Drawn Records one year ago, the album is inspired by an unused Richard Nixon speech.