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The B Side Podcast takes you on a journey behind the scenes of country music artists.
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Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
In Episode 3 of The B Side Podcast, hosts Stacy and Andy Best chat it up with Nashville artist BENAN. He’s a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and total badass on the piano. In fact, he played keyboard for Jerrod Niemann opening for acts like Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, and the Doobie Brothers. You’ll hear how BENAN got his start in the music industry, the inside scoop on Nashville artists, and what country music fans can do to support bands during this pandemic. If you have always wondered what tour life is like and what a keytar is, then this episode is for you.
Resources Mentioned:
Best Life Studio website, Instagram, Facebook
Benan Music website, Instagram, Facebook
Benan's New Single Taking My Time Today
Taylor Martin Band Facebook
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Episode Highlights:
- Stacy and Andy met Tera Lynne Fister at Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock 'N' Roll Steakhouse
- Tera Lynne grew up outside of St. Louis
- She came from a very musical family and has been singing since she could talk
- Tera Lynne is grateful that she gets to do what she's passionate about everyday...music is cheaper than therapy!
- She plays multiple instruments and would love to take drum lessons
- Tera Lynne couldn't read music until she went to college, she was a music therapy major
- Her first break in Nashville's was at Rippy's Bar and Grill by Greg Humphrey
- After her second gig, Tera Lynne made the move to Nashville and never needed a job in addition to performing
- When it comes to songwriting, she loves upfront lyrics and is inspired by Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Kacey Musgraves, Brandy Clark, and the Secret Sisters
- Sonically, Tera Lynne loves the head banging, crowd surfing stuff. She is inspired by Fall Out Boy and Foo Fighters
- Her personal style is "psychedelic sassy honky tonk"
- Tera Lynne's first single; Hell Raiser, is a story about how she met her current boyfriend. It's a "gonna have a good time" chick anthem!
- Social media exposure is a critical part of an artist's success
- She chose the songs for her album based on strong lyrics and how she wants to introduce herself to the world
- She is completely self-financed
- Tera Lynne explains that the bands in Nashville are only paid $40-$100 per person/per performance. The musicians rely on your tips!
- The growth of Nashville has resulted in some challenges, although Tera Lynne enjoys the eclectic music available in Music City
- Tera Lynne's first release; Hell Raiser is available now. The lyric video is also available, and the video will be released soon
- She is looking forward to performing on larger stages, touring to promote the album, and performing in Switzerland
- Her self-titled album will be releasing in spring of 2020
3 Key Points:
- Tera Lynne Fister's sound is psychedelic sassy honky tonk
- There is no formula for success for artists in Nashville, Tera Lynne is true to her authentic self and has been performing in Nashville for eight years
- Her first single Hell Raiser is available now, and her self-titled debut album will be released in spring 2020
Resources Mentioned:
- Best Life Studio website, Instagram, Facebook
- Tera Lynne Fister website, Instagram, Facebook
- Download Hell Raiser
- Watch Hell Raiser lyric video
- Co-writer Christopher Griffith Instagram
- Co-writer Thom Donovan website, Instagram
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
In Episode 1 of The B Side Podcast, hosts Stacy and Andy Best chat with Michelle Freeman and Connie Gellner, founders of the Kenny Chesney online fan tribe, Welcome to the Sandbar. You’ll hear how they started their very popular group and learn how it grew to incorporate meaningful charity work and amazing group travel. If you’re a Kenny Chesney fan, this episode is for you.
Episode Highlights:
- Connie and Michelle started Welcome to the Sandbar because of their love of Kenny Chesney’s music.
- They wanted a non-judgmental space to talk about all things Kenny and his music.
- The regular crowd thinks they’re crazy for going to multiple Kenny Chesney concerts each year.
- The group started in 2013 and grew rapidly.
- Welcome to the Sandbar met a need other fan groups weren’t filling. The group is more interactive.
- Connie and Michelle can get fans answers directly from Kenny’s people.
- Connie and Michelle met at work in 2010 and it was immediate friendship.
- They discuss favorite venues.
- They like the Walmart amphitheater but their favorite is The Joint in Las Vegas.
- Tortuga is probably their least favorite venue because it is so crowded and Kenny doesn’t do a full set there.
- The people in the group are true friends that help each other out.
- Lifelong friendships have been made through Welcome to the Sandbar.
- They talk about interacting with group members in person and how odd it feels that people want to have their pictures taken with them.
- They began raising money for charity through the group.
- When they accumulate signed items, they save them to raffle for charity.
- Michelle and Connie planned a St. John escape for Kenny fans who didn’t think such a trip was possible or felt too exasperated by the planning process.
- For many people, this was the trip of a lifetime.
- These trips are about bringing people together with like interests and just enjoying the experience.
- Next year they hope to pick a new venue in a new location.
- Their advice for surviving the sandbar is to wear comfortable shoes, stay hydrated, and make sure you’re OK with touching other sweaty people.
- They discuss different advantages to being at the back of the sandbar vs. up against the stage.
3 Key Points:
- Welcome to the Sandbar was created as a non-judgmental place for Kenny Chesney fans to connect to discuss all things Kenny and his music.
- The Welcome to the Sandbar group has expanded to include meetups and even trips with like-minded people across the country.
- If you want to get into the sandbar at one of Kenny’s concerts, wear comfortable shoes, stay hydrated, and make sure you’re comfortable being in close proximity to many people.
Resources Mentioned:
- Best Life Studio website, Instagram, Facebook
- Welcome to the Sandbar website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
- What It Takes To Survive The Sandbar
- No Shoes Reefs