Quayde Things Podcast

On this week’s podcast Quayde is in New Braunfels talking with Andrew Quinn. Andrew is one of our scene’s best up-and-coming photographers. And at 17, possibly one of its youngest. We hear how Andrew got his start through a unique connection to Cody Canada, combined with a fateful Kohl’s Black Friday deal. Nowadays, you can catch Andrew … Continue reading "E33: Andrew Quinn"

Fort Worth parking lot podcasting continues with Canaan Bryce on this week. He chats with Quayde on how an opening slot turned into a career-highlighting song swap with Red Shahan. City Limit Sign is Canaan’s new single out now, and he’s been working on recording an album out at Melody Mountain Studio (aiming to release … Continue reading "E32: Canaan Bryce"

Quayde and Beau Bolfing are checking in from outside of Magnolia Motor Lounge to reminisce on old times. Beau is currently the lead guitar player for Sam Riggs; you may also know him from his time with Dalton Domino and the Front Porch Family Band. They talk about some crazy Fort Worth and JAB Fest … Continue reading "E31: Beau Bolfing"

After a lot of joint procrastination, Quayde and Garrett Bryan finally sit down before Garrett’s album release at Magnolia Motor Lounge. You may know him from Callahan Divide, but after a clean break with those guys, he’s starting out on a solo career. They talk about the first CD Garrett ever bought, the inspiration behind … Continue reading "E30: Garrett Bryan"

Quayde chills in an RV with Tommy Luke to talk about his latest run promoting his new album Life Ain’t Hard. When he’s not on the road, Tommy hosts an open mic night at a speakeasy called The Hive in Fort Worth. You may or may not be able to find it. Hear a road story about why he punched … Continue reading "E29: Tommy Luke"

Listen in as Quayde banters back and forth with Giovannie Yanez of Giovannie & The Hired Guns. Gio and his guys are from the Lipan/Stephenville area – one of the many heaters coming out of that scene. You may know him as the guy who wears white slacks with cowboy boots, or a Bob Ross t-shirt. We … Continue reading "E28: Giovannie Yanez"

On this episode of the podcast, Quayde interviews newlywed singer/songwriter Jarrod Morris. Jarrod is the most recent winner of the annual LJT Songwriter Showcase, whose past year’s winners include Dalton Domino and Parker McCollum. Quayde tells us the story of how he and Jarrod met (or kind of met), and they talk about the love … Continue reading "E27: Jarrod Morris"

Quayde chats with Ross Cooper during WCG’s first annual Cotton Fest in Lubbock. We go from talking about his West Texas roots – rodeoing and playing music – to why he moved to Music City (attention bachelorette parties: Nashville is more than just Broadway). We discuss how riding in a band van is much like … Continue reading "E26: Ross Cooper"

Quayde hops on over to share a cowboy cold beer with Ryan Wilcox & The Sunday Shakes (Josh Banks and Ricky Harris) at the Red Roof Inn in Lubbock. We discuss joining on with RiFT Music Group and playing shows with the management team’s other hard hitters, like Copper Chief and Shea Abshier. Ryan tells us … Continue reading "E25: Ryan Wilcox"

Quayde joins up on a sprinter van mission to Guitar Center with Cruz Contreras, songwriter and frontman for The Black Lillies. This Knoxville-based band was on a Texas run, making their farthest stop out in Lubbock. Cruz tells us about his bluegrass roots and studying jazz piano at the University of Tennessee. He’s taken these elements, … Continue reading "E24: Cruz Contreras"

Aaron Einhouse and Quayde stowed away in the band van before the last street show at The Blue Light. Aaron discusses his creative drive to just make stuff that wasn’t there before, doing his own videos and artwork for his songs. We discuss the mountain states they’ve been hitting, and those populations being genuinely hungry … Continue reading "E23: Aaron Einhouse"

The guys from the Judson Cole Band spend a half hour talking to Quayde at the usual Blue Light outpost. They’re currently working with Nick Jay on their next album and will be releasing it in stages, beginning at the end of March. They’ll be putting out groupings of songs throughout the year with the goal of … Continue reading "E22: Judson Cole"

Quayde is back patio-sitting at The Blue Light Live with Grant Gilbert and his drummer, Gunner Driver. Grant and the band are working on a full-length album, Hub City Shakedown, due out to us this fall. We discuss the glamours of road life, from iron-less hotels and late night drives, to van necessities… which include … Continue reading "E21: Grant Gilbert"

Quayde’s chillin’ at the Clarion Hotel in Lubbock with Read Southall and his bandmates. Read made his mark in his home state of Oklahoma with sell-out crowds, and is now taking off in the Texas scene. He’s gone from the quintessential sad songs (go listen to Six String Sorrow before he takes it off the … Continue reading "E20: Read Southall"

Quayde sat around a patio table with Shea Abshier & The Nighthowlers at The Blue Light Live the night they opened for the one and only Red Shahan. This tale is told in two parts – one before their set, and one afterwards. Shea’s got an album out now, Potluck, that they recorded at Melody … Continue reading "E19: Shea Abshier"

After barely surviving Colorado, Quayde comes to us with Mark McKinney before his set at The Spoon in Lubbock. Mark has been a longtime staple in the scene, with five albums and a live record under his belt. He’s currently writing for his next one, which promises to have a more stripped-down sound. Meanwhile, he … Continue reading "E18: Mark McKinney"

Quayde brings us another interview from The Music Fest 2018, this time with Kevin Russell of Shinyribs. If you’ve ever been to one of their shows, you know what it is. Sweet potato dance moves and conga lines. Go. They talk about his musical influences, ranging from his dad, to seeing folks two-stepping to “Wild … Continue reading "E17: Kevin Russell of Shinyribs"

A hoarse Quayde catches up with Shane Smith by an elevator at The Steamboat Grand up in Steamboat Springs, Colorado during The MusicFest 2018. They talk playing the different venues at the festival, and the overall abundance of shows to catch while you’re there. We find out that he and the Saints have a new album coming out … Continue reading "E16: Shane Smith & The Saints"

Quayde kicks off the New Year from Tulsa, Oklahoma with Ben Hussey, bassist/producer extraordinaire. You may know Ben from Six Market Blvd., The Damn Quails, Dolly Shine or most recently, American Aquarium. He also finds time to work on records at Melody Mountain Studios with Josh Serrato. Quayde and Ben go over playing Cain’s Ballroom … Continue reading "E15: Ben Hussey"

Quayde shares a table with Zack McGinn, former frontman for the highly-esteemed band, Dolly Shine. Zack’s making a return to the scene, setting out on his own after taking some time off to break colts and raise twins. Not sure which of those is harder. Quayde and Zack discuss songwriting with Brandon Adams, wise words … Continue reading "E14: Zack McGinn"