Texas Tailgate: Zebb Rogers “Check”
November 16, 2022
DD: Zebb Rogers! Welcome to the Texas Tailgate. We’re talking about your new single Check. Tell me what inspired that song. How did that come
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Texas Tailgate: The Red Iron Push “The Whole Mountain”
September 8, 2022
Brandon Howard, lead singer of The Red Iron Push, was literally struck with inspiration for the title track from The Whole Mountain while attending a
Texas Tailgate: Clete Bradley “Too Many Chiefs (Not Enough Indians)”
September 8, 2022
Clete cracks a knowing smile when asked where the title for his new album came from. The upcoming LP produced by Jeff Saenz at Modern
Texas Tailgate: Landon Heights “Me and The Bottle”
September 8, 2022
Inspired by a search for family ties to a country legend helped Landon Heights finish his latest single” My aunts did an ancestry thing that
Texas Tailgate: Jon Hope “Horse of a Different Color”
September 8, 2022
Sometimes it’s worth the shot. If it wasn’t for blindly sending out a message, Jon Hope wouldn’t have connected with his latest writing partner. “I
Texas Tailgate: Josh Langston “She Goes Crazy”
August 6, 2022
Josh Langston is pretty coy about why he put pen to paper for his latest single She Goes Crazy. “It came directly from one of
Texas Tailgate: Jay L. Smith “One of Them Days”
August 5, 2022
Jay L. Smith has been patiently waiting to share his debut single with the world. “The song was actually written back in 2002,” the singer/songwriter
Texas Tailgate: Jacob Armitage “Your Hometown”
August 4, 2022
It’s rare you’re struck with divine inspiration on a song, but Jacob Armitage’s newest single just might be that unicorn. “The melody popped in my
Texas Tailgate: Brad Russell “Let Him Break My Heart”
August 3, 2022
Sometimes inspiration comes from past wounds we carry around. On Brad Russell’s new single, that’s the deep well he draws from “I’d like to say
Texas Tailgate: Dusty Moats “Lakin’ It Easy”
August 2, 2022
Dusty Moats has spent the last few years rocking out Eagle Mountain Lake and taking inspiration for his latest single from the local color that
Texas Tailgate: Lief Shively Band “Bigger Than Texas”
August 1, 2022
On your first listen to Leif Shively’s new single, you may find yourself flustered. It’s the kind of song that may make your mother blush,
Q&A: Travis Parker
September 2, 2020
Travis Parker sits down and answers a few questions. SmithMusic.com Artist Q&A Series. Q: As a small business owner, you’re susceptible to the ebbs and
Q&A: James Cook
October 22, 2018
James Cook, the Wichita Falls, Texas native, said when he was younger he was anxious to leave his hometown. It made him bored and claustrophobic. Cook, now a family
Q&A: Curtis Grimes
October 2, 2018
Curtis Grimes grew up singing along to George Strait and Alan Jackson but never imagined he would make a career of music. In fact, Grimes wanted to be a professional baseball
Q&A: Tanner Fenoglio
September 24, 2018
Tanner Fenoglio fell in love with the guitar at an early age. The Nocona, Texas native wrote and performed songs while in college. He took
Q&A: Cory Morrow
September 17, 2018
Singer and songwriter, Cory Morrow, didn’t become a Texas legend overnight. He started playing the guitar as a teen. He dropped out of Texas Tech
Q&A: Seth Savage “My Dear”
September 22, 2014
Usually you won’t find me up too early. Spending most nights listening to music and working keeps me from seeing that bed until way after
Q&A: TC Fambro “Midnight Melody”
September 21, 2014
It was around 9 am when TC’s massive Chevy Suburban pulled up to my house dragging along the stereotypical Texas Band Trailer. He was visibly
Podcast
Mondays: Mila Rae 10-24-2022
November 28, 2022
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
Mondays: Kendi Jean / Jered Harlan 10-17-2022
November 21, 2022
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,
Mondays: Leif Shively Band 10-10-2022
November 17, 2022
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
Mondays: Sadie Lee 10-10-2022
November 7, 2022
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
Mondays: Race Ricketts 10-3-2022
October 24, 2022
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
Mondays: Jeff Canada 10-3-2022
October 17, 2022
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
Mondays: September Moon 9-26-2022
October 12, 2022
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
James Cook “Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You”
October 6, 2022
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
Mondays: Brody Caster 9-26-2022
October 3, 2022
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,
Mondays: Brad Russell 9-5-2022
September 27, 2022
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
Mondays: Jenni Dale Lord 9-5-2022
September 19, 2022
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.
Mondays: Brandon Howard of The Red Iron Push “The Whole Mountain”
September 10, 2022
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
Clete Bradley & The Mood “Too Many Chiefs (Not Enough Indians)”
September 9, 2022
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
Jon Hope “Horse of a Different Color”
September 8, 2022
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
Release Day Rewind: Landon Heights “Me & The Bottle”
September 7, 2022
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
Mondays: Dakota Ritter 8-29-2022
September 5, 2022
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
Release Day Rewind: The Statesboro Revue “Jukehouse Revival” Part 2
September 4, 2022
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
Born & Bred w/ Kristen Rachelle at Grady’s 66
September 3, 2022
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
Release Day 9-2-2022: Jay L Smith “One Of Them Days”
September 2, 2022
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
E65: Giovannie & The Hired Guns
September 2, 2022
Quayde drops in on Giovannie to chat about signing to Warner, coming up in Stephenville, and what the future holds. Powered by Smith Music.
Mondays: Chris Cunningham 8-29-2022
August 30, 2022
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!
Ignite Your Brand: E4 DJ Dugan
August 29, 2022
DJ Dugan chats with Chris Botvidson from Fuel & Spark Media about marketing & advertising for artists and labels. He discusses his strategies for success,
Release Day Rewind: The Statesboro Revue “Jukehouse Revival” Part 1
August 27, 2022
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
Release Day 8-26-2022: Jacob Armitage “Your Hometown”
August 26, 2022
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
Release Day Rewind: Brad Russell Band “Let Him Break My Heart”
August 25, 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
Release Day Rewind: Dusty Moats “Lakin’ It Easy”
August 24, 2022
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
Steady Focused: E078 DJ Dugan
August 23, 2022
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
Release Day Rewind: James Cook “Lullaby for the Rapture”
August 22, 2022
Tanner Griggs chats with singer/songwriter James Cook about his 2016 album “Lullaby for the Rapture”. Originally aired as part of The Rattle Hour.
Jen & Ray Redding from Jenerayte Promotions
August 21, 2022
DJ Dugan chats with Jen & Ray Redding of Jenerayte Promotions on radio promotion for the Texas and Americana charts. For more info on their
Release Day Rewind: Jon Young Band “Ashes of Dreams of Fire”
August 20, 2022
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
Release Day 8-19-2022: David Tribble “Forever Love”
August 19, 2022
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
E64: Flatland Cavalry
July 15, 2022
Quayde drops in on Flatland Cavalry in OKC. They sweat through an interview about how hot it is, catching COVID, and making their live show
E63: Cottonwood Crows
November 30, 2021
Quayde meets up with Cottonwood Crows at Grady 66 in Yukon, OK. They discuss American Aquarium, being on the road, and where Cottonwood Crows got
E62: Holly Beth
November 18, 2021
Quayde learns about Holly Beth’s thoughts on radio promotion and Parker McCollum. Keep it real.
E61: Jake Murphy
July 8, 2021
Quayde chats with Jake Murphy on Covid, getting back on the road, and filming his hunting show.
E60: Tanner Usrey
April 23, 2021
Quayde chats with Tanner Usrey and his band at Grady’s 66 Pub in Yukon, OK. They discuss working on his new EP in Arkansas, the
E59: Austin Upchurch
December 11, 2020
Quayde finds himself in Fort Worth for a sit down with Austin Upchurch. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
Hip Hop Anonymous /// YSK Pharaoh
December 6, 2020
Fort Worth’s YSK Pharaoh introduces the Hip Hop Anonymous Playlist. Brought to you by SmithMusic.com.
Jim Vallee of Dreamy Life Records
December 1, 2020
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
PopRox /// Johndavid Bartlett
October 27, 2020
Psychedelic pioneer Johndavid Bartlett introduces his new song “Big Lie”.
E58: Ox Martin
September 2, 2020
The return of Quayde! After a few month hiatus, Quayde drops in to interview his good bud Ox Martin. They discuss David Wilde, Texas’ new
Release Day Rewind: Buck Fuffalo
August 31, 2020
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.
E57: Ty Pressley
August 26, 2020
Quayde chats with Ty Pressley while maintaining a safe six foot distance. Powered by Smith Music.
Release Day Rewind: Sean Russell of the Cut Throat Finches
August 15, 2020
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,
Release Day Rewind: Joseph Deeb “Eating Crow”
August 11, 2020
Joseph Deeb chats with DJ Dugan on his EP “Eating Crow Vol. 1”.
E56: Jordan Robert Kirk
March 18, 2020
Quayde hunkers down in his undisclosed location to wait out the end of the world. He interviews Jordan Robert Kirk and gives details on how
E55: Barf Crow
January 27, 2020
Quayde interviews the real, OG Barf Crow: Hunter Pierrotti. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E54: Outside Circle
January 12, 2020
Quayde interviews the promoters of Outside Circle. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E53: Giovannie & The Hired Guns
October 2, 2019
Quayde interviews Giovannie & The Hired Guns. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E52: Tom Mooney of NewSlang Lubbock
September 12, 2019
Quayde interviews Tom Mooney of NewSlang Lubbock. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E51: The Wight Lighters
September 6, 2019
Quayde interviews The Wight Lighters. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E50: Mitchell Ferguson
September 5, 2019
Quayde interviews Mitchell Ferguson. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E49: Zac Wilkerson
May 12, 2019
Quayde interviews Zac Wilkerson. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E48: Jerrod Flusche
May 5, 2019
Quayde interviews producer and guitarist-for-hire, Jerrod Flusche. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E47: Boys From Oklahoma Rolling Co.
April 6, 2019
Quayde interviews the cannabis entrepreneurs, Boys From Oklahoma Rolling Co. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E46: Dolly Shine
April 5, 2019
Quayde interviews Dolly Shine. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E45: Michael Moad
April 3, 2019
Quayde interviews Michael Moad. Powered by SmithMusic.com
E44: The Buffalo Ruckus
April 1, 2019
Quayde interviews The Buffalo Ruckus. Powered by SmithMusic.com
E43: Grady Spencer
February 14, 2019
Quayde interviews Grady Spencer. Powered by SmithMusic.com
E42: Jackie Darlene
February 4, 2019
Quayde interviews Jackie Darlene. Powered by SmithMusic.com
E41: Copper Chief
January 30, 2019
Quayde interviews Copper Chief. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E40: Caleb Shirtum
January 23, 2019
Quayde interviews Caleb Shirtum. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E39: Gabe Marshall of The Damn Quails
January 6, 2019
Quayde interviews Gabe Marshall of The Damn Quails. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E38: Bryon White of The Damn Quails
December 21, 2018
Quayde interviews Bryon White of The Damn Quails. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E37: The Thieving Birds
November 14, 2018
Quayde interviews The Thieving Birds. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E36: Andres Rocha & Mason Morris
October 5, 2018
Quayde interviews Koe Wetzel bandmates Adres Rocha & Mason Morris. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E35: Jon Young
September 25, 2018
Quayde interviews Jon Young. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E34: DJ Dugan
September 17, 2018
Quayde interviews Smith Music marketing guy, DJ Dugan. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E33: Andrew Quinn
August 27, 2018
Quayde interviews Andrew Quinn. Powered by SmithMusic.com
E32: Canaan Bryce
August 2, 2018
Quayde interviews Canaan Bryce. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E31: Beau Bolfing
August 1, 2018
Quayde interviews Beau Bolfing. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E30: Garrett Bryan
July 20, 2018
Quayde interviews Garrett Bryan. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E28: Giovannie & The Hired Guns
June 11, 2018
Quayde interviews Giovannie Yanez of Giovannie and The Hired Guns. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E27: Jarrod Morris
May 11, 2018
Quayde interviews Jarrod Morris. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E24: Cruz Contreras of The Black Lillies
April 12, 2018
Quayde interviews Cruz Contreras of The Black Lillies. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E23: Aaron Einhouse
April 10, 2018
Quayde interviews Aaron Einhouse. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E22: Judson Cole
March 8, 2018
Quayde interviews Judson Cole. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E21: Grant Gilbert
March 1, 2018
Quayde interviews Grant Gilbert. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E19: Shea Abshier
February 9, 2018
Quayde interviews Shea Abshier of Shea Abshier & The Nighthowlers. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E18: Mark McKinney
February 1, 2018
Quayde interviews Mark McKinney. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E17: Kevin Russell of Shinyribs
January 26, 2018
Quayde interviews Kevin Russell, frontman of Shinyribs. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E16: Shane Smith & The Saints
January 23, 2018
Quayde interviews Shane Smith & The Saints. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E15: Ben Hussey
January 18, 2018
Quayde interviews Ben Hussey. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E14: Zack McGinn
January 3, 2018
Quayde interviews Dolly Shine frontman Zack McGinn. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E13: Kody West
December 21, 2017
Quayde interviews Kody West. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E12: James Cook
December 14, 2017
Quayde interviews musician and radio personality, James Cook. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E11: William Clark Green
December 7, 2017
Quayde interviews William Clark Green. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E10: Copper Chief
November 30, 2017
Quayde interviews Copper Chief. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E9: Bart Rose
November 26, 2017
Quayde interviews Bart Rose, owner of Fort Worth Sound studio. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E8: Mike McClure
November 25, 2017
Quayde interviews producer and Red Dirt icon Mike McClure. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E7: Dalton Domino
November 23, 2017
Quayde interviews Dalton Domino. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E6: Randall King
November 22, 2017
Quayde interviews Randall King. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E5: Clete Bradley
November 21, 2017
Quayde interviews Clete Bradley. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E4: Mike Stanley
November 20, 2017
Quayde interviews Mike Stanley. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E3: BJ Barham
November 17, 2017
Quayde interviews American Aquarium frontman BJ Barham. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
E2: Austin Meade
November 12, 2017
Quayde interviews Austin Meade. Originally aired 11-22-2017. Powered by SmithMusic.com.
