Episodes
I sat down with Evan Honer this week, a singer/songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona, who has been gaining popularity rapidly in the Americana music scene. His original and creative songwriting combined with his impressive vocals are enough to make any Zach Bryan or Tyler Childers fan fall in love with the music Evan puts out there. He currently has several singles, and a full album titled "West on I-10" available for streaming. He most recently released a single, "Brother," which we discuss in...
Published 07/19/23
In this episode, I sit down with singer/songwriter Daniel Cain from Stanford, Kentucky. Daniel has been releasing music on streaming platforms since February of this year, and currently has 3 singles out. The most recent track came out last week and its titled "Black Dogs and Alley Cats." Daniel is playing shows throughout the Kentucky region, as he prepares to release his first album within the next year. We talk about music, Daniel's mindset, and his thought process, a long with several...
Published 07/12/23
In the 13th episode of the Honky Tonk Heroes Podcast, I sit down with singer/songwriter Chris Huntt Jr, out of Winchester Virginia. Chris is part of a growing group of young, talented musicians coming out of Winchester, which includes names such as Brennan Edwards, Jake Kohn, and Low Water Bridge Band to name a few. Chris has only been picking and singing for a few years now, but sounds much more experienced than that. He recently released his first song, titled "Demons," which showcases...
Published 07/06/23
In this episode of the Honky Tonk Heroes Podcast, I sit down with 19 year old singer/songwriter, Cody Powers, from Springfield Kentucky. Cody has been putting music out now for about a year and a half, and already has 2 full length albums, a long with several singles and EPs. Cody’s impressive songwriting skills give a similar feel to the style of artists like Charles Wesley Godwin. This is showcased best on his most recent release, an album titled “Logan Rd.” available on all streaming...
Published 06/28/23
In this episode, I sit down with Nashville based singer/songwriter, Aidan Canfield. Aidan hails from Westchester County, New York, but his red dirt style country music makes it sound like he was raised in the Lone Star State. His music and songwriting is very reminiscent of Zach Bryan, who he sites as a big inspiration on his music. Aidan has only been playing music for a few years at this point, but has gained a lot of publicity in that short time, even opening shows for Riley Green and The...
Published 06/20/23
In this episode of the Honky Tonk Heroes Podcast, I sit down with singer/songwriter Brennan Edwards out of Winchester, VA. Brennan is one of a group of young, talented artists coming out of the Shenandoah Valley at the moment. In his early 20s, Brennan is just beginning his music career, and has his first EP release on June 16th titled "Till the End of My Days." He has gained listening base already through his videos with Radio WV and Red Barn Radio where he showcases his original, creative,...
Published 06/14/23
In the 9th Episode of the Honky Tonk Heroes Podcast, I talk with Johnathan Pennington, frontman of the Kentucky based "Grassicana" band, Moonlight Mile. The band currently has a live album out, a long with 2 studio produced singles, one of which,"Heroin," came out this past weekend. Johnathan and I go over things about the band, talk about Kurt Cobain and Nirvana, and even discuss what inspired Johnathan to become a counselor. Johnathan has 5 children, and almost the same amount of degrees,...
Published 06/06/23
In the 8th episode of the Honky Tonk Heroes Podcast, we come at you with an episode that switches things up, with a man who does just that, Cody Lee Meece. The wise born and bred Kentucky man has an EP, a single, and most recently, a full length acoustic album available currently. The car mechanic turned musician is a gifted songwriter and guitar picker, who seems he was meant to be born in a time where outlaws like Waylon Jennings and David Allan Coe ruled the roost of the country scene....
Published 05/23/23
In the 7th episode of the Honky Tonk Heroes Podcast, I sit down with Nashville based singer/songwriter Gabe Lee. Gabe is currently preparing to release his 4th studio album titled "Drink the River," on July 14th. He just wrapped up his first headlining tour, and seems to be on the brink of a breakout moment with this next release. Gabe and I discuss the style of music this new project will showcase, how the Nashville mainstream operates, and the direction country music is currently heading....
Published 05/16/23
Today Nathan Kissack, head of L-7 Productions, joins us a long with a special appearance from singer/songwriter Kayln Beasley. Nathan has lived an incredibly eventful life, from growing up on a ranch to beating cancer twice, to producing an album with 10 separate artists during a pandemic, he has his share of stories to say the least. Nathan and I discuss the production of the album "Hardship, Heartache, and Horse Thieves," his relationship with Shane Smith and the Saints, and the aspirations...
Published 05/09/23
This time on the Honky Tonk Heroes Podcast, we bring on singer/songwriter Hunter Flynn out of Somerset, Kentucky. Hunter and I discuss his upcoming EP, Appalachian Soul, the story of the time he played for Zach Bryan in a hotel room, turkey hunting, and more. Hunter currently has 3 songs available for streaming, and has been gaining a significant amount of attention for an artist this early into his career. The unique opportunities Hunter has continued to find make it seem as if he is...
Published 04/25/23
In this episode, I talk with upcoming singer/songwriter, Jake Kohn, from Winchester Virginia. Jake's vocals and original songwriting have gained him a very substantial following, especially considering the fact he is only 15 years old, and has no music on any major streaming platforms. Jake's music at the current moment is exclusively found on Youtube and throughout social media, which has been an instrumental part in growing his following in the past year. Jake is one of the few that seems...
Published 04/18/23
In this episode, I chat with Kade Hoffman, a young  singer/songwriter from the prairie of southeastern Colorado. Kade is in his late teens, and currently only has 2 songs available for streaming on Apple and Spotify, being "Hungover and Heartbroken," and "Bonfire Blues." Kade and I discuss everything from music, to ranching, to hunting and fishing in this episode. Kade has an incredibly bright future in country music with his deep voice and truthful lyrics. If you are a fan of artists such as...
Published 04/11/23
In this episode, I sit down with singer/songwriter Luke Trimble out of Paintsville, Kentucky. The region Luke calls his home has produced country legends such as Loretta Lynn, Keith Whitley, Dwight Yokam, Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton, and more. Luke released his first EP last year "Nothing To Lose," which is now available on all streaming platforms. Luke is currently poised to be one of the leaders of the Appalachian country music scene in the years to come. Thank you to Luke for coming...
Published 03/29/23
In the first ever episode of the Honky Tonk Heroes Podcast, I sit down with singer/songwriter David Pugh from College Station, Texas. David recently released his first EP, "Down the Stairwell- Side A," which gained attention from many fans of the Texas music scene. Already hitting 1 million streams across all platforms, David has a very bright future in the Texas music scene. This being our first podcast is not perfect, and we graciously thank David for taking the time to bear through the...
Published 03/15/23