Welcome to Episode 19 featuring singer/songwriter Megan Barker originally from Nashville, TN In this episode we share 2 LIVE performances from Megan and we talk about the role both of her parents had in her love for music, her childhood growing up with 2 parents in the music industry, her influences, living in Las Vegas, her return to Nashville, her incredible work ethic, her songwriting process, mental health, her sense of humor and personality, her love for Christmas, her tour of Texas and so much more! Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah Chapters: 00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso 00:43: Intro 03:05: Megan Performs “Once Upon a Miller Lite” 07:24: What are Megan’s favorite drinks? 08:49: The role of Megan’s parents on her music and writing. 11:02: Realizing her childhood’s ‘normal’ was not usual. 13:42: Who were her musical influences? 14:48: Was there self imposed pressure for being a 2nd generation artist? 15:58: How did she end up in Vegas? 19:21: Megan’s return to Nashville! 21:33: Megan’s work ethic. 24:21: Megan’s songwriting process & mental health 33:54: Solo writing versus co-writing. 37:14: Channeling the past, present & future of Country Music. 40:36: Megan’s sense of humor. 45:25: Megan is the ‘Queen of Christmas’ 48:06: Megan’s tour of Texas. 50:15: The incredible story behind the new single ‘Cowboy’s Church’ 1:01:13: Megan Performs ‘Cowboy’s Church’ 1:05:48: What’s next on the horizon for Megan? 1:06:27: Who does she think he is?! Support my friend Megan and everything she has going on at https://www.meganbarker.com Megan Barker came into this world with songwriting in her blood. Born in Nashville, Megan’s father wrote songs for legends like Ronnie Milsap, Barbara Mandrell, Hank Williams Jr, and more. By the age of 16, Megan was living in Las Vegas and performing live music professionally on the world famous Las Vegas Strip, and opening concerts for stars. In February 2017, Megan planted her roots back in her hometown of Nashville. In 2018, Megan released the highly anticipated EP, "Leather Souls" produced by Brad Hill. The project included fan favorites, “Tequila Told Me To,” “I Cuss When I Pray,” and “When My Boots Were New.” These special songs received high praise and rave reviews. 2019 was a year of milestones and came with endorsements from McPherson Guitars, Shure Microphones, & Dan Post cowboy boots. Megan played what she calls some of her “favorite shows ever” in the UK, Scotland, and Ireland. She also debuted at the Bluebird Cafe to a sold-out crowd and was featured on the “Spotlight Stage” at CMA Fest. Support Boston Chris 💵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/etxrocks Follow Boston Chris ► 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/bostonchris Check out the Podcasts: ► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr ► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec ► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah ► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 18 featuring singer/songwriter Clint Alford originally from Rusk, TX In this episode we share 2 LIVE performances from Clint and we talk about his early musical influences, starting off songwriting at age 19, balancing family life with being a full time artist, how he has found success in booking and re-booking shows, any regrets he may have, his strategy of streaming some shows online, his sobriety, using equipment for his live shows, his favorite artist he has worked with, his struggles with his health and so much more! Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah Chapters: 00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso 00:43: Intro 04:01: Clint Alford - King of Rose City 08:42: What are Clint’s favorite drinks? 10:27: Clint’s early musical influences 12:26: Starting off as a 19 year old songwriter 16:30: Balancing Being a full time musician with family 21:53: How he has found success booking and rebooking solo gigs 27:56: Does he have regrets about becoming full time? 28:58: The strategy of streaming his concerts online 33:19: Becoming Someone Different on Stage, Alcohol vs Sobriety 38:14: How does his music resonate differently now? 41:28: Using equipment as tools to enhance his solo work 44:40: His favorite artist he’s worked with or for! 49:32: His Health Struggles 1:04:53: The story behind Boston's favorite song “Our Time” 1:10:08: Clint Alford - Our Time 1:13:21: Who does he think he is?! Support my friend Clint and everything he has going on at https://clintalford12.wixsite.com/website Based in the small town of Rusk, Tx, Clint Alford began songwriting at the young age of 19. Over the course of the the next few years he worked on perfecting his songwriter ability and was in constant search for his own distinct and unique sound. Following years of experience playing on numerous stages, he has also as lent his musical talents to many different recordings. He has had several different studio projects of many different styles of music, and has been making a name for himself in the Texas music scene since the early 2000's . The once front man of the Tyler, Tx based alternative- rock band, The Papers, Alford struck out in 2010 to form a acoustic driven group known as The Kid Icarus Project. The band played every party, bar, and restaurant around the east Texas area and even had several appearances at the famed South by Southwest festival in Austin, Tx. The band went on to win best Americana Band at the 2017 East Texas Music Awards. June of 2018 Alford again went searching for different avenues to bring his music to the public. He started playing solo acoustic shows that leaned more into a soul/singer-songwriter style that seemed to fit his vocals perfectly. That same year he put out his 1st solo acoustic live record called Live Off Chilton. Following the success of that record he has released several other EPs and singles that are currently available on all streaming platforms. He is currently playing all over the state of Texas and surrounding states.

#podcast #fullepisode #interview #paulinereese #texascountry Welcome to Episode 17 featuring The Queen of Texas Country Music, Pauline Reese originally from Pittsburg, TX In this episode we got to talk to Pauline about growing up in East Texas, moving to Austin and the role Austin had on her career, her first experiences in a band, being one of the only Indie females on the scene when she started, growing up in a large family, Willie Nelson stories, the effect Freddy Powers had on her, her songwriting process, her 7th album 'Lucky Number 7", her divorce, her brush with death, how Michael Martin Murphey pulled her out of the dark and so much more! Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah Chapters: 00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso 00:42: Intro 03:13: What is Pauline Drinking? 05:36: Growing Up in East Texas 09:12: What role did Austin have on her music? 14:46: Her First Experience in a Band 23:32: Being one of the only independent touring females in Texas 27:13: Growing up in a large family 31:17: The role of Freddy Powers in Pauline’s life & stories with Willie Nelson 40:28: Her songwriting process 42:21: Her role as a trailblazing female artist in Texas 45:31: Talking about musical genres 49:12: Independence & marketability butting heads 56:20: The Next Album Lucky Number 7 & Her Divorce 1:02:13: Pauline opens up about her brush with death 1:12:53: Michael Martin Murphey’s role in pulling her from the dark 1:15:19: More about ‘Lucky Number 7’ 1:19:54: Pauline’s personal favorite song that she recorded 1:20:54: Who does she think she is?! Support Boston Chris 💵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/etxrocks Follow Boston Chris ► 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/bostonchris Check out the Podcasts: ► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr ► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec ► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah ► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0