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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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...

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 MayorWho are his...

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...

In today's episode, Bart and Amy discuss their favorite songs with love in the title in honor of Valentine's day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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...

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...

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” Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our...

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 recommendBook One: Austin Translation by Zach Selwyn https://www.amazon.com/Austin-Translation-Zach-Selwyn/dp/B08QTHKPVVBook Two: Is This Anything? By Jerry Seinfeld...

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 Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it!   For the full show notes visit HERE >>> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/new-podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!   Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it!   For the full show notes visit HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it!   For the full show notes visit HERE >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/christmas-movies See...

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 Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it!   For the full show notes...

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. Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit it!   For the full show notes visit us on our website HERE!!! See...

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 GateHow they began building guitars...

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...

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...

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 songsBart & Amy discuss their favorite Halloween movie Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to submit...

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 Have a question you would like answered on a Shorty Show? Head over to our INSTAGRAM to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...