Behind The Strings

Either have the resources or you're being resourceful, having a GSD Mentality will ultimately help you along the way. Keep working & Keep dreaming everyone!

Keepin' the KC Native trend going, we have Joshua Gleave on the pod! Joshua is an artist/producer/songwriter and his artist career is kickin' into high gear this year! He'll be releasing a handful of new ones this year! You can hear 2 of them on the this episode!

Kansas City native Jillian Riscoe joins the pod to share her musical journey along with hearing her own song "Decoration" on her hometown's country station - Q104

Why Would Someone Choose You?

Give ppl an experience they can't get anywhere else.

Give them one helluva good reason why then build from there.

In this episode, I give tips that I've learned along the way to help your content/advertising game. If you're struggling and/or curious on how your content could be better, give it a listen. And as always, Thank You for listening!

This solo episode we discuss how you can build your community using a website/app called Grouped. Build a family/community that can help you grow and help support your vision. www.grouped.com and there is an app as well. Thank you for listening!

KC's own Ethan Anderson popped on for part 2 on the pod! We cover what he's been doing lately including plans for an exciting 2026! Thanks for being on the pod Ethan...AGAIN!

Pat Ford is this week's guest. This Georgia native first discovered country music on his Dad's radio all the way over in Uganda. His passion for country music brought him from GA to Nashville recently. We dive into music, his journey and we hear some of his songs he's written since coming to TN. You can find him on IG (_patrickford) and plan on hearing his music in the future.

Hailing from North of the border is Mr. Ben Klick! Ben is an artist/producer/guitar session player and songwriter! Ben and I have written more than a handful of songs together and we sit down to hear his journey. Ben also has a NEW song out now, "Whatcha Wanna Do"

Landon Wells

This week we have a very talented young man on the pod, Landon Wells. We talk about his faith, his musical journey that has brought him from the scenic landscape of Oregon to Music City. He's currently a student at Belmont and has a wide array of talent. He can sing, play guitar, piano & produce music. Remember his name because you'll for sure see him in the future. Find him on socials - itslandon_wells

Taking a look back at some memorable songs that I was lucky enough to be a part of in 2024. Playing some demos and work tapes and giving some background on each and who I wrote them with. Hope you enjoy and if YOU want to be on an episode and play your demos, let's get it!

Song List:

Rebuild

What happens at a honky tonk

Numbers don't lie

Bourbon or the Bible

Stay with me tonight

Whole world at our boots

Summer memories

Talk of the town

Six hours til sunrise

Light it up

Happiness lies

Poor Jack

I some times would get the question while at the radio station, "Why isn't this artist bigger?". So let's talk about how YOU can help your fav artist gain fans!

South Carolina native Drew Dangerfield joins the pod to tell us how he went from being a shy kid with his music to circling back to SC to record a live album that is currently out! Get on this episode then jam out to his new live album "5 Deep In a GMC"

Randomly ran into Ollie Joseph one night in Midtown and spent some time talkin' music. I've been a fan before I met him & def. a bigger fan now that I've gotten to know him a little more during the episode! Find out more for yourself and enjoy this episode! You can stream his music everywhere!

Noah Silver on "Why Music?" and the powerful effect of Musicians On Call.

KC Native Ethan Anderson shares his story on "Why Music?". I asked him this question and the story he tells is one that blew me away. No spoilers, listen and you'll see what I'm saying. Thank You Ethan for sharing and being on the podcast, man, it was an honor.

Why did I feel the need to up and move to Nashville?

Another episode of some music I'm loving!

This one features: ERNEST, Dylan Marlowe, Kacey Musgraves, KC's own Roman Alexander, Adam Doleac, Rotundo, Kameron Marlowe, Ray Fulcher, Ben Rector/Hailey Whitters, Avery Anna & Kassi Ashton

Another episode full of damn good songs!

This one features: Jordan Davis, Bailey Zimmerman, Kameron Marlowe, Tenille Arts, Conor Darvid, CJ Solar, Travis Denning, Tucker Wetmore, Vincent Mason, Payton Smith & George Birge!

Yoooooo, I literally been saying it all week so might as well put it on my podcast intro... Someone stop me

This week's episode features: Nate Smith, Tyler Hubbard, Warren Zeiders, Priscilla Block, Chase Matthew, Matt Stell, Josh Ross, Shane Profitt, Ben Burgess, Josh Melton & Riley Green!

New episode will a ton of damn good music that I'm lovin!

This episode features: Grant Gilbert & Ashland Craft, Scotty McCreery, Graham Barham, Erin Kinsey, Logan Crosby, Kyle Clark, Canaan Smith, Julia Cole, Lainey Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr. & Dylan Scott

Episode 2 bleepin' 5! A lot of great music is dropping in '24!

This episode features Warren Zeiders, Dylan Marlowe, Tyler Braden, High Valley, Jake Banfield, Kansas City's own Roman Alexander, Trevor Martin, Bryce Leatherwood, Anne Wilson, Kenny Chesney & Kelsey Hart!

New episode with some amazing songs that I'm loving this week. A lot of great music being dropped in '24!

This episode features Randall King, Conner Smith, Jordan Rowe, MacKenzie Porter, Corey Kent, Michael Warren, Austin Michael, Tyler Hubbard, Kameron Marlowe/Ella Langley, Michael James Arnold & Filmore

Chiefs fan Randall King joins us on this episode of Behind The Strings! He called into the radio station to talk football and oh ya, he has an amazing NEW album out 'Into The Neon'. We chat Travis Kelce haters & songs I'm lovin' "I Could Be That Rain", "Burns Like Her", "Right Things Right" & "When My Baby's In Boots". Is he going to the Super Bowl? Find out!

Episode 23 bringin' some heaters!

This episode features Niko Moon (new album out & it's good!), Madeline Merlo, Chase Matthew, Megan Moroney, Eddie & The Getaway, Hannah Ellis (Debut album is amazing!), Owen Riegling, Mitchell Tenpenny, Redferrin, David J, A Thousand Horses & Jonathan Hutcherson

Got another line-up that I'm lovin'!

This episode features: Anella Herim ft. Chase Matthew, Mitchell Tenpenny, Austin Michael, Brian Kelley, Conner Smith, Shane Profitt, Whitney Wren, Restless Road, Ryan Kinder, Josh Ross & Stephen Carey

Maaaaan, so much good music is coming out in '24! It's so inspiring! I love it!

This episode features: Adam Doleac, Annie Bosko, Shaylen, Graham Barham, Trey Lewis, Vincent Mason, Kasey Tyndall, Zack Dyer, Clayton Mullen, Zach Top & Dan + Shay

First of 2024 and we startin' it right!!!

This episode features: Corey Kent, Greylan James, Troy Cartwright, KC's own Ethan Anderson, Jordan Gray, Jake Owen, Nate Smith, Kelsey Lamb, Carson Wallace, Dan + Shay & Chris Lane!

Last episode of the year! Started it this year and it has brought me so much joy! I LOVE sharing new music that I'm loving!

This episode features: Meg McRee w/ Hillary Lindsey & Lori McKenna, Sean Stemaly/Taylor Austin Dye, Redferrin, Austin Williams, Shane Profitt, Jordan Rowe, Lakeview, Seaforth, Bryce Mauldin, Dallas Smith & Tyler Braden!

This episode features: Wyatt McCubbin, Niko Moon, Cole Swindell, Trey Lewis, Whitney Wren, Ryan Larkins, Hannah McFarland, Michael Warren, Kyle Clark & Kelsey Hart!

Some new songs I'm lovin' and some songs that I remembered that I loved and wish were radio singles!

Episode 17 features Tim McGraw, Walker Hayes ft. Lori McKenna, Tyler Chambers, Johnny Dailey, Dustin Lynch, MacKenzie Porter, Wyatt Flores, Adam Doleac, George Birge, Johnny Day & Stephen Wilson Jr.

Good to be back y'all!!!

This episode features some heaters, Graham Barham, Payton Smith, Riley Green, Ryan Waters Band, Kenny Chesney, CoJo, Abby Anderson, Logan Crosby, Hannah Ellis, Gabby Barrett & Owen Riegling!

Get ready for another episode airing on Q104 this Sunday at 7pm and another pod episode!

Episode 15 already!?!?!

This week's episode features Carly Pearce, Drew Parker, Hixtape w/ (Cole Swindell,HARDY & Dustin Lynch), Old Dominion, Chris Lane, Tim McGraw, Lauren Watkins, Sam Hunt, Craig Morgan ft. Lainey Wilson, Grant Gilbert and Jenna LaMaster

Another episode of the newest country for your ears!

This week's episode features: Graham Barham, Nicolle Galyon, CoJo, Hannah Ellis, Geoge Birge ft. RaeLynn, Matt Stell, The Chattahoochies, Megan Moroney ft. Mackenzie Carpenter, KC's own Ethan Anderson, Avery Anna & Dylan Marlowe and Charlie Worsham ft. Dierks

Another week of newer songs I'm loving and some that I wish were radio singles. Thank you for listening & I hope you enjoy!

This week's episode features: Breland w/ Lauren Alaina & Chase rice, Old Dominion feat. Blake Shelton, Jordan Davis, Matt Stell, Canaan Smith, Keith Urban w/ Julia Michaels, Dallas Smith, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Dustin Lynch and Dylan Scott!

Episode 12 is here already! Take it straight from Q104 and put out in the podcast world.

This week's episode features 2 songs from Dustin Lynch because his new album is that damn good, Riley Green, Jade Eagleson, The Cadillac Three, Troy Cartwright, Parker McCollum, Greylan James, Dipper, Zach McPhee & Jelly Roll!

New episode for ya with new songs and ones I wish were radio singles!

Featuring: Adam Doleac, Lady A, CoJo, Bailey Zimmerman new radio single, Wyatt Flores, Hailey Whitters new radio single, Megan Moroney Feat. Kameron Marlowe, Matt Schuster, Thomas Rhett & Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown and HARDY

Episode 10 already!!!

This one features artists like: Dan + Shay, Dustin Lynch, Larry Fleet, Tyler Braden, Billy Currington, Jake Owen, Luke Combs/Miranda Lambert, Chayce Beckham, Tiera Kennedy, Shawn Austin & Tim McGraw

This was a Labor Day Special of a show and I have some new favorites on here!

This show features: Kyle Clark, Neon Union, Devin Dawson, ERNEST, Matt Roy, Tim McGraw, Dipper, Bailey Zimmerman, Tucker Beathard, Zach Bryan & Chris Ruediger!

Continuing the newly found tradition of bringing you the newest country songs and songs that should've been radio singles!

This week's episode features: Charlie Worsham feat. Luke Combs, Payton Smith, Riley Green, Adam Doleac, Jon Langston, Chris Lane, Johnny Dailey, Scotty McCreery, Old Dominion & Megan Moroney, Warren Zeiders & Alana Springsteen

Another week of music that I'm LOVIN'!

This episode features: CoJo, Willie Tate, Jordan Davis, Ashley McBryde, John Morgan, Darius Rucker, Steve Moakler, Steven Lee Olsen, The Mizes, Payton Smith & Carrie Underwood!

Loving all these new songs that we get each week!

This week's episode features some new songs I'm loving and some songs that I have loved for quite some time!

Artists include Bailey Zimmerman, Zack Dyer, Troy Cartwright (shout out to his pod Ten Year Town), Hailey Whitters, Eric Ethridge, Cooper Alan, Dylan Marlowe, Breland Feat. Ingrid Andress, Chase Matthew, Larry Fleet and Abby Anderson!

Episode 5 already! Hope you're enjoying these as much as I like doing them!

Episode 5 has a little bit of everything with new(ish) country music that I'm loving!

This ep. features Dan +Shay, Hailey Whitters, ERNEST feat. Dean Dillon, Alana Springsteen feat. Chris Stapleton, Tyler Farr, Old Dominion, Kansas City's own Ethan Anderson, Megan Moroney, Ryan Griffin, Drake White & Naomi Cooke Johnson!

Newest of the new country that I'm lovin'! Hope you enjoy & if you haven't already hit me with a rating/follow, I'd appreciate it! Thank you so much for listening to even one second, I really do mean it!

This episode features: Luke Combs, Dylan Marlowe, Jake Owen, Jordan Davis, Troy Cartwright, Brooks Huntley, Dillon Carmichael, Kyle Clark, Shane Profitt, Mae Estes & Tyler Rich

Week 3 is a special one!

Featuring some of the newest country I'm loving and I love sharing it with you! Jordan Fletcher, Lauren Alaina Feat. Lainey Wilson, Seaforth, Dillon Carmichael, Alex Hall, Dalton Dover, Austin Brown, Kip Moore, Lauren Watkins, Payton Smith & Hannah Ellis!

Week 2 of the newest country I'm lovin'!

This week we have songs by Graham Barham, Restless Road, Lauren Alaina, Adam Doleac, Alana Springsteen, Jelly Roll (He's so damn good!), Shy Carter ft. Caitlyn Smith, Kameron Marlowe, Lainey Wilson & Cole Swindell rounds it with a song that is radio ready!

Welcome to the first Episode of "Q'd Up Next"! The newest of the new in country music!

You can hear this live on Q104 in KC on Sundays at 7pm! Either you loved it so much you wanna hear it again or missed it... It's right here to hear!

Featuring artists Drew Parker, Kyle Clark, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Matt Stell, Lauren Alaina, Greylan James, Niko Moon, Dylan Scott, Megan Moroney, Graham Barham, Conner Smith & Danielle Bradbery!

Episode Fifteen with the one & only Kix brooks

I was able to catch up with one half of Brooks & Dunn before they kicked off their Reboot 2023 tour in Kansas City. This is the whole interview the day before the show at T-Mobile Center in the heart of KC. Kix Brooks is a legend and he's a very generous guy for spending a few minutes with me.

Episode Fourteen - JT Harding

We Party Like A Rockstar in this episode with songwriter JT Harding. He's got stories on top of stories and he dives into some of that and songs he has written.

Find out how Kansas City played a huge role in his life & we discuss some of his radio success as a songwriter.

I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell

That title might catch your eye. It should. Chase Rice has been searching for his sound and he's found it. This album may not be what you think, hence the title of it. They break down in to songs that aren't what you think they are. Recorded in his house & now in your house. I got to speak with Chase about this album. The interview and some key songs are included in this episode. Enjoy!