Amber in El Paso

Interview with Country Artist Chris Young

In this interview I'm talking with country artist Chris Young who is coming back to El Paso on June 27th to celebrate America's 250th Birthday by headlining "Pop Goes the Fort" on Ft. Bliss! . Chris has been in the country music industry for almost 20 years and has BILLIONS of global streams, 14 no. 1 singles as an artist, 11 no. 1s as a songwriter, 56 RIAA certifications, double-platinum music, and countless awards including 2 CMT Awards. His hits include "Gettin' You Home, (The Black Dress Song), "Famous Friends" with Kane Brown, "I'm Comin' Over", and my personal favorite, "Aw Naw," among many more. . He co-produced his 10th studio album, "I Didn't Come Here To Leave," with Andy Sheridan. It's out now, with the Deluxe version coming out June 12th, which also happens to be his birthday. the Deluxe version will feature 3 new songs including the song "One Of Us' ft. Shaylen. I talk with Chris about his new album, his passion for supporting veterans, his new bar opening soon in Nashville, and about El Paso. We also have some fun talking about who he texts the most, play a round of "This or That," I get impressed by his Spanish, show him my Chihuahua's Baseball Jersey, talk about watching movies, and more. I even get turned down at the end, just wait and see why... . I really enjoyed getting to know Chris Young on another level and you will too! See him headlining "Pop Goes the Fort" on Ft. Bliss in El Paso, TX on Saturday, June 27th. 11388 Sgt. Major Blvd at Biggs Park, gates open at 4pm. Listen to his new album "I Didn't Come Here To Leave" . For more information on his 2026 Touring schedule visit ChrisYoungCountry.com [https://www.chrisyoungcountry.com/]

Hot Flashes with Sharvon Hales

Sharvon Hales is a photographer, creative entrepreneur and podcaster. On her podcast, "Light, Life and Limitations," she talks with other creatives and entrepreneurs about how they live out their passion while managing the real world. On this episode, Amber and Sharvon talk about hot flashes and the "joys" of being a woman, (men listen in you may learn something), her IVF journey, how and why she started a podcast during the pandemic, different ways to rest, and the notorious imposter syndrome that seems to appear when success is on the horizon. . The conversation is real, unscripted, and hopefully you as the listener feel like you are listening in on two friends catching up. Join us! . Follow Sharvon on Instagram @sharvonhales, Youtube: Sharvon Hales Photography, and go to her website www.sharvon.com [https://www.sharvon.com/] You can also find her podcast, "Light, Life & Limitations" wherever you listen to podcasts

Interview with Evan George Vourazeris

Amber Banda interviews Evan George Vourazeris who will be featured at this year's El PasoComic Con May 1-3rd at the El Paso Convention Center. Evan is best known for his role as Tuck in the show Ozark, and is a motivational speaker and advocate for people with Down's Syndrome and other disabilities. Evan and Amber talk about country music, his time on Ozark, his upbringing, his fisrt appearance at the El Paso Comic Con, his family and about how he helps others with disabilities like his, his hopes for future acting gigs and more!  Catch him on Ozark and at the El Paso Comic Con May 1-3 at the El Paso Convention Center! Follow him on social media @evangeorgevourazeris

Amber Banda phone interview with Randall King

Country artist Randall King shares some of his precious daddy/ daughter time to talk with Amber Banda ahead of his El Paso performance at Lowbrow Palace March 26. Amber and Randall talk about his new music, changes since leaving his previous record label, being a dad, expectations for his new album, tour life, special moments he shared with his family before and after losing his sister, and more. . Randall King coming to El Paso March 26th to Lowbrow Palace. Tickets on sale at lowbrowpalace.com [https://wl.eventim.us/event/randall-king/671656?afflky=LowbrowPalace] . Catch him on tour right now with The Big Deal Tour! Tickets on sale at randallkingmusic.com [https://www.randallkingmusic.com/] @randallkingband

Jim Ward performing with Thursday and Mercy Union Dec 8th at Lowbrow in EPTX

Amber Banda interviews El Paso's Jim Ward, founding member of At The Drive-In and Sparta. He is going to be performing Dec 8th with headliners Thursday and guests Mercy Union. . Jim has been good friends with Geoff and the guys of the post hardcore band Thursday for over 20 years. They will be performing at the Lowbrow Palace Dec 8th, doors opening at 6:30pm. . Amber and Jim talk about how this concert came to fruition, what songs usually get the biggest reaction, what to expect from his set at this concert, him performing solo vs with the band, and advice he has for aspiring musicians. Amber gets personal about how his music has helped her throughout her life, her favorite Sparta song, and more. Jim also gives a HUGE announcement for all the Sparta fans so tune in and get excited!  . Get tickets for the show now at lowbrowpalace.com [https://wl.eventim.us/event/thursday/666897?afflky=LowbrowPalace]