In this special Christmas edition of Texas Tracks and Taps, hosts Graham, Jon, and Coy celebrate the holiday season by discussing their favorite Christmas music and memories. The episode features a variety of topics including Texas Christmas songs, such as those by George Strait and Willie Nelson, and non-Texas Christmas favorites like the Beach Boys and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. They also enjoy festive Christmas beers, including Shiner Holiday Cheer and St. Bernardus Christmas Ale. Additionally, they revisit Jon's blues music assignment and delve into the life and works of Lightnin' Hopkins. The hosts encourage listeners to share their own favorite Christmas songs and prepare for the next episode, which will focus on their beer journeys.

00:00 Welcome to the Christmas Edition
00:43 Favorite Christmas Beers
02:56 Silly Christmas Outfits
05:39 Exploring Lightnin' Hopkins
11:06 Texas Christmas Music
29:49 First Impressions of Shiner Holiday Cheer
30:26 Favorite Christmas Albums and Artists
31:41 Instrumental Christmas Music
34:09 Country Christmas Albums
35:01 Compilation and Classic Christmas Albums
38:11 Unique and Modern Christmas Albums
43:22 Sad and Cheesy Christmas Songs
45:43 Wrapping Up Christmas Music Discussion
50:32 Next Episode Preview: Beer Journeys
51:16 Old 97's Assignment for Jon
56:31 Conclusion and Holiday Wishes

In this episode of Texas Tracks and Taps, hosts Jon, Coy, and Graham discuss Rahr and Sons beer, a staple in Fort Worth since 2004, highlighting specific brews like Ugly Pug and Winter Warmer. They also share an insightful interview with local musician Jacob Furr. Jacob discusses his music career, influences, and the local music scene in Fort Worth, DFW, and broader Texas areas. The episode wraps up with a teaser about an upcoming episode focused on Christmas albums and a follow up on the Jon's assignment for the guys to listen to Lightnin' Hopkins.

00:00 Welcome to Texas Tracks and Taps

00:27 Highlighting Rahr and Sons Beer

04:26 Interview with Jacob Furr at Bendt Distillery

06:52 Jacob Furr's Musical Journey

13:54 The Local Music Scene in Texas

15:34 Unexpected Encounters and Influences

24:41 Prosody and Songwriting Insights

26:31 Songwriting Process and Inspirations

28:30 When is a Song Finished?

30:12 Favorite Songs and Their Stories

31:53 Fort Worth Songwriters Association

35:24 Upcoming Projects and Email List

37:53 Making a Living as a Musician

41:04 Spotify and Streaming Realities

45:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In Pt.2 of episode 2, the hosts discuss their personal top 10 lists of Texas music artists who have had a significant emotional and musical taste impact on their lives. The conversation includes debates and nostalgic anecdotes about bands and musicians such as ZZ Top, Deep Blue Something, Spoon, Pantera, and many more. They explore the diversity and rich heritage of Texas music, touching on genres ranging from blues and country to metal and indie rock. The episode also teases future content, including an upcoming interview with local singer-songwriter Jacob Furr, and sets the stage for a blues-focused homework assignment featuring Lightning Hopkins.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Top 10 Lists
02:52 Honorable Mentions and Number 10 Picks
07:34 Diving into Number 9 Picks
13:33 Exploring Number 8 Picks
20:25 Number 7 Picks and Local Bias
27:17 Number 6 Picks and Country Influences
31:16 Number 5 Picks and Personal Favorites
36:00 Old 97's and Personal Connections
36:42 Willie Nelson: The King of Country
37:28 Buddy Holly and Vinyl Memories
38:55 Deep Blue Something and Personal Bias
41:45 Lift to Experience: A Family Connection
45:40 Lead Belly: The Blues Virtuoso
47:03 The Toadies: Local Legends
50:37 Kris Kristofferson: The Lyricist
59:45 King's X: The Underrated Metal Band
01:03:48 Honorable Mentions and Conclusion

A short episode introducing our new podcast that is all about talking music and craft beer from a local Texas perspective! We hope you'll check it out and stay tuned for our first full episode coming very soon!!