Episode 24 - James Villa

Episode 24 - James Villa

James Villa is a DFW-based music photographer who has spent plenty of time in front of the stage and on the road. He owns the publication On Tour Monthly and was the house photographer at Trees, The Bomb Factory, and Canton Hall for several years. His approach and advice for those wanting to become a live music photographer is eye-opening and enlightening.

Episode 23 - Claire Hinkle

Claire Hinkle is a fast-rising, Fort Worth-based alt-country and Americana singer-songwriter. Growing up immersed in Texas music, she gained major traction with powerful tracks like “In the Movies” and “Hot Sh*t,” following her recording sessions with Shooter Jennings at Sunset Sound.  Today, July 7th 2026, she has released her latest single: Better People, which is available across all streaming sites. Got anything you want us to talk about or anything to promote? Email us at panthercityrebellion@gmail.com [panthercityrebellion@gmail.com] Panther City Rebellion is recorded live at Platinum Music Complex in North Richland Hills. You can find out more information about Platinum at https://platinummusiccomplex.com/ [https://platinummusiccomplex.com/]

Episode 22 - Jessie Frye

Jessie Frye has been releasing music and performing live since 2008, and has shared the stage with Pat Benatar, Beck, Com Truise, Phantogram, and Bernie Sanders. Her career has spanned several genres, and now she is gearing up to start playing live shows again. This Saturday, June 27th, Jessie and her band will be playing at Cafe Solo in Denton, TX and there are just a couple of tickets still available. Go to Jessiefrye.com [https://www.jessiefrye.com/] to grab yours while you can. Got anything you want us to talk about or anything to promote? Email us at panthercityrebellion@gmail.com [panthercityrebellion@gmail.com] Panther City Rebellion is recorded live at Platinum Music Complex in North Richland Hills. You can find out more information about Platinum at https://platinummusiccomplex.com/ [https://platinummusiccomplex.com/]

Episode 21 - The Royal Sons

Fort Worth rockers The Royal Sons are on the verge of releasing their new album, Matador, and swung by the studio this week to hang out with the boys. The release party for Matador is on 6/27 at Magnolia Motor Lounge.  Got anything you want us to talk about or anything to promote? Email us at panthercityrebellion@gmail.com [panthercityrebellion@gmail.com] Panther City Rebellion is recorded live at Platinum Music Complex in North Richland Hills. You can find out more information about Platinum at https://platinummusiccomplex.com/ [https://platinummusiccomplex.com/]

Episode 20 - Zac Wilkerson

Zac Wilkerso stumbled into a career in music after being tricked into entering, and eventually winning, The Blue Light Live Singer Songwriter contest in 2011. The prize was a Solo Acoustic set at the 2012 Larry Joe Taylor's Texas Music Festival in Stephenville, TX. He has since etched out a strong following across the Texas music scene and beyond, with his work appearing on nationally syndicated and Regional Radio, and on Local and Prime-Time Network TV. Got anything you want us to talk about or anything to promote? Email us at panthercityrebellion@gmail.com [panthercityrebellion@gmail.com] Panther City Rebellion is recorded live at Platinum Music Complex in North Richland Hills. You can find out more information about Platinum at https://platinummusiccomplex.com/ [https://platinummusiccomplex.com/]