Ep. 184 - MEREDITH CRAWFORD - There’s a Light in Everything | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Ep. 193 - THE MALPASS BROTHERS - Keeping Traditional Music Alive The Boston Chris Podcast INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 193 featuring traditional country stars The Malpass Brothers originally from Goldsboro, NCWe chatted with Chris of The Malpass Brothers about their upcoming record "Country Gospel Classics", the first singles from the record, how they chose the songs, their upcoming show in Greenville, TX, how The Louvin Brothers and Merle Haggard were their biggest draws of inspiration, his writing of traditional country sounding songs, writing with Shawn Camp & Tons More!Make sure to follow along at https://www.themalpassbrothers.com/Chapters:01:04: Theme Song01:45: Intro03:07: The new singles “Satisfied” and “He Touched Me”04:55: Picking the songs for the album05:58: Adding gospel songs to their live shows07:28: When did their musical influences start09:12: Becoming artists themselves10:04: Making the old new12:19: Solo versus co-writing15:16: How do you replace a fan base that is older18:06: The new record19:39: Modernizing old songs by covering them20:48: Making time for themselves22:27: By The Numbers Starts22:41: Rapid Fire24:16: It’s Not My Fault!26:59: Top 527:54: Mt. Rushmore28:15: Impactful29:10: The 2 things she is most grateful for29:37: Who is the ONE ARTIST they wish everyone knew about?30:26: Who is Ben James?30:46: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 192 - PHIL HAMILTON - A Cinematic Journey In Each Song | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 192 featuring singer/songwriter Phil Hamilton originally from Burleson, TXWe chatted with Phil about growing up near Ft. Worth in Burleson, TX, moving to New Mexico, his song & album "Brazos Wind", the incredibly cinmetic way he writes songs, his battle with addiction, his sobriety, getting a late start in music and gooing all in, his new music coming up, any regrets he might have & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Phil at https://philhamilton.com/Chapters:01:13: Theme Song01:54: Intro03:44: Growing up in Burleson, TX & Moving to New Mexico05:56: Being around the Ft Worth Music Scene & his parents influencing him08:01: Music becoming more serious10:19: Did his family support his music choice13:25: The initial inspiration to start writing songs16:20: The cinematic nature to his songs18:47: Achieving imagery in his songs21:28: The open-ended nature to his lyrics24:41: The success of “Brazos Wind”27:47: Does writing success change how you write?30:27: Talking Phil’s Sobriety37:23: Has his content or his performances changed since getting sober40:26: Any regrets?44:56: Returning to Texas46:25: By The Numbers Starts46:57: Rapid Fire48:43: It’s Not My Fault!52:00: Top 552:38: Mt. Rushmore53:16: Impactful54:55: The 2 things he is most grateful for55:14: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?56:08: Who is Phil Hamilton?56:37: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 191 - JESSE & NOAH - Freedom’s The Best Thing | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 191 featuring genre-fluid duo Jesse & Noah originally from Darby, FLWe chatted with Jess and Noah about their brand new single "Old Cowboys" featuring The Riders in the Sky, being 3rd generation musicians and the sons of David Bellamy, their just released album "The Sunshine Shop", how they became a duo, their writing, being in the studio, the strategy behind releasing different styles of music on one album & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Jesse and Noah at https://jesseandnoah.com/Chapters:02:40: Theme Song03:23: Intro03:45: The brand new single “Old Cowboys” featuring Riders In The Sky04:42: Traditional music with a modern flair06:31: Growing up in Darby, FL07:22: Their sibling relationship08:21: Coming together as a duo09:30: The benefit of growing up so close to the music business10:12: Jesse’s beginning as a songwriter11:29: Were they ever rebellious against being musicians12:25: Being hands on in the studio13:16: Having the same influences as brothers14:00: being collaborators16:14: Being introduced to music by their grandmother17:20: The pressure to create their own legacy18:30: Becoming a duo artist19:10: Moving to Nashville20:12: Did being in Texas change their vibe21:45: Their ‘polyjamorous’ record and the strategy behind it24:21: Choosing which songs make an album26:38: Do they pay attention to recording songs and how they translate live27:36: Being co-producers together29:03: Having guests on their songs30:57: “The Sunshine Shop”’s singles32:06: “Lina Rose”34:40: The Riders in the Sky36:03: By The Numbers Starts36:22: Rapid Fire38:47: It’s Not My Fault!41:43: Top 543:44: Mt. Rushmore45:00: Impactful47:21: The 2 things she is most grateful for48:28: Who is the ONE ARTIST they wish everyone knew about?49:21: Who is Jesse & Noah?49:48: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 190 - MIKE MCCLURE - The OG of Red Dirt | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 190 featuring the OG (Original Grampus) of Red Dirt, Mike McClure of The Great Divide originally from Shawnee, OKWe chatted with Mike about The Great Divide's brand new single "Hard Time Moving On", being one of the first artists to make Red Dirt Music mainstream, how the band's songs differed before and after their breakup, if his content changed during the Mike McClure Band years, the song "Wrong Is Overrated" and how this helped heal past burned bridges, his inspiration to start writing being Willie related, reflecting on being an influence to many artists, Crow & Gazelle's new record "Truth Be Told" & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Mike at https://www.tgdmusic.com/Chapters:01:05: Theme Song01:47: Intro02:08: The new single “Hard Time Moving On” from The Great Divide06:06: Working with Danny Miller again in the studio09:49: Being an OG in the red dirt movement14:07: Reflecting on those early days and knowing he influenced others15:54: The initial inspiration to become a songwriter17:27: His step by step process to writing songs initially19:45: Is there a difference in the content between TGD and Mike McClure Band21:24: Crow & Gazelle24:52: The change in growth musically pre and post band breakup28:00: The album “Providence”30:24: The audience reaction to the new songs31:44: “Wrong is Overrated” and the meaning behind it36:18: Crow & Gazelle’s new record “Truth Be Told”39:14: By The Numbers Starts40:31: Rapid Fire41:43: What the Heck?!43:53: Top 544:31: Mt. Rushmore45:12: Impactful46:43: The 2 things he is most grateful for47:36: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?48:28: Who is Mike McClure?48:59: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 189 - TY SMITH - The Minor Offense Is Rolling Through | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 189 featuring up and coming, rising red dirt star Ty Smith of Ty Smith & The Minor Offenses originally from Sand Springs, OKWe chatted with Ty about growing up around his grandmother's pool hall, how seeing incredible songwriters live spurred hiswant to write songs, becoming one of the top junior pool players in the country, how music won out over billiards, becoming a full time musician at 14 years old, how he has found ways to write great songs with less life experience than other writers, his role in the studio & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Ty at https://www.tysmithandtheminoroffenses.com/Chapters:03:57: Theme Song04:40: Intro06:16: The story behind “Devil Drive Me Home”07:55: Documenting a hook when he hears it out in the world09:22: Getting back into the head space of revisited song idea12:35: Reflecting on a song and possible mistakes from forcing a song14:01: Growing up in Sand Springs, OK around his grandmother’s pool hall16:23: Started on drums at 4 years old17:36: Switching to guitar18:32: His first paying gig20:57: How did his parents adjust to him playing music as a teenager22:55: Was Music and Billiards ever competing for his attention?25:02: Family support for his music27:08: Having less life experience as a songwriter & songwriting mentors30:34: Making up stories or being a people watcher31:53: Performing a song that he wrote that he didn’t live himself34:21: The origin of the band name36:09: Outgrowing his first record & evolving as an artist39:04: Being vocal in the studio40:08: Experimenting new songs on an audience42:17: The story behind “Lost & Found” with KC Johns44:50: By The Numbers Starts45:09: Rapid Fire47:07: What the Heck?!49:45: Top 550:09: Mt. Rushmore51:01: Impactful52:47: The 2 things he is most grateful for53:41: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?54:22: Who is Ty Smith?54:58: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0