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Boots & Ballads

Boots & Ballads

By Jeremiah Craig

Jeremiah Craig is a cowboy boot wearing singer/songwriter. On this podcast you will hear everything from interviews with pros in the cowboy boot industry to full live concerts and behind the scenes in his songwriting process. Episode Schedule: Music Monday, Tuesday Boots Day, Whatever Wednesday, Boot Talk Thursday, Folk Music Friday.
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Writing a Song about Boots

Boots & BalladsMar 19, 2019

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Making Custom Cowboy Boots for Those Who Need Them Most: Bill's Boots & Vicky's Bags

Making Custom Cowboy Boots for Those Who Need Them Most: Bill's Boots & Vicky's Bags

I talk to Bill and Vicky about custom cowboy boots and why they make them almost exclusively for folks with orthopedic needs.   Learn more about Bill's Boots and Vicky's Bags on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/2HeartsLeatherProductsLlc

May 21, 202156:14
Ask the Bootmaker with Jarrett Van Curen

Ask the Bootmaker with Jarrett Van Curen

I chat with Jarrett Van Curen of Van Curen Leather in another episode of Ask the Bootmaker!   Learn more about Jarrett Van Curen at https://www.vancurenleather.com/  On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VanCurenLeather/  On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/van_curen_leather/

May 06, 202148:36
Ask the Bootmaker with Steven Christo of Perrin Creek Custom Cowboy Boots!

Ask the Bootmaker with Steven Christo of Perrin Creek Custom Cowboy Boots!

Join me for an Ask the Bootmaker interview with Steven Christo of Perrin Creek Custom Cowboy Boots.  Learn more about Perrin Creek Custom Cowboy Boots at Website - https://www.perrincreekcustomboots.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/perrincreekcustomboots/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/perrincreekboots    Always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com

Apr 22, 202151:47
Ask the Bootmaker with Jose Chavez of BNV Boots!
Jan 29, 202150:52
Ask the Bootmaker with Morgan Buckert
Jan 21, 202155:07
How Chase DeForest Uses Technology and Art When Building Custom Cowboy Boots
Jan 14, 202148:25
MD Custom Boots Builds Cowboy Boots Mathematically!
Sep 24, 202046:36
How Tomasso Arditti Became a "TOP 25" Custom Cowboy Boot Maker
Sep 18, 202001:11:24
Revamping Life the Custom Made Cowboy Boot Way with Aly L!
Sep 03, 202039:53
Long Lasting Impacts of a Cheap Divorce - Break Room Balladeer episode featuring Supportive Divorce Solutions

Long Lasting Impacts of a Cheap Divorce - Break Room Balladeer episode featuring Supportive Divorce Solutions

Aug 24, 202031:54
Becoming a Full Time Custom Cowboy Boot Maker with Savannah River Boot Company
Aug 18, 202055:01
Jake Houston: Touring Musician to Custom Cowboy Boot Maker!
Aug 06, 202038:14
How La Saboteuse Mixes Art and Custom Cowboy Boots in Massachusetts

How La Saboteuse Mixes Art and Custom Cowboy Boots in Massachusetts

La Saboteuse is a custom cowboy boot maker in Massachusetts who mixes her experience in art and architecture into making cowboy boots. 


Learn more about La Saboteuse at http://www.saboteuse.com/ 

Follow La Saboteuse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saboteusebespoke/


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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeremiahcraig


Jul 07, 202045:52
From Shoe Repair to Custom Cowboy Boots with Paul Krause

From Shoe Repair to Custom Cowboy Boots with Paul Krause

I chat with Paul Krause of PK Bootmakers out of Presscott, AZ about his career starting out in shoe repair and then making custom cowboy boots. 

Learn more and order your own pair from PK Bootmaker at http://www.pkbootmaker.com/

Always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com

Jun 25, 202046:39
Music City Leather on Making Custom Cowboy Boots in Nashville

Music City Leather on Making Custom Cowboy Boots in Nashville

Wes Shugart of Music City Leather joins me for an Ask The Bootmaker session live on Instagram and we talk about what it's like making custom cowboy boots in Nashville, his background as a bootmaker and more.   Learn more about Music City Leather at https://www.musiccityleather.com/

Jun 11, 202045:48
3 "Click" Moments for My 3 Passions

3 "Click" Moments for My 3 Passions

Learn a little bit more about me as I talk about when I realized I should pursue Music, Cowboy Boots and Marketing more seriously. There's always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com and feel free to call me and leave a message at 253-254-5898.

May 29, 202009:56
The Characteristics of a Traditional Cowboy Boot (featuring Hondo Boots)

The Characteristics of a Traditional Cowboy Boot (featuring Hondo Boots)

Fil from Hondo Boots joins me to explain what makes up a traditionally made cowboy boot. Learn more about Hondo boots at http://hondoboots.com and remember you can call me with your comments, questions or suggestions at 253-254-5898 leave a message and I may use it in future videos and podcasts. Thanks for listening!

May 28, 202011:23
Yeehaw Cowboy Support Small Facebook Live Concert

Yeehaw Cowboy Support Small Facebook Live Concert

Take a listen to my Support Small Facebook Live Concert originally performed on April 20th, 2020. Always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com

May 27, 202056:16
Don't Be Insecure About Wearing Cowboy Boots!

Don't Be Insecure About Wearing Cowboy Boots!

Many people have asked me about how to get over their insecurities about wearing boots and what people might think of them when they do... I'm here to tell you not to worry about any of that! Listen to find out why....

Always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com and my phone line is open for voice messages at 253-254-5898.

May 26, 202007:52
New Songs from the Week 5/24/20

New Songs from the Week 5/24/20

I wrote two new songs this week. The first is "Make this now then" and the second, more energetic, is called "Someone's Gotta Pay." Cheers and thanks for listening!

May 24, 202007:28
What Makes Good Songwriting with Levi James

What Makes Good Songwriting with Levi James

Levi James joins me as we talk about what makes for good songwriting. Find Levi online at https://www.facebook.com/levijames.musician/

May 22, 202012:23
Appreciating the Perfect Custom Cowboy Boot Fit with Dustin Lauw

Appreciating the Perfect Custom Cowboy Boot Fit with Dustin Lauw

I talk with Duck's Heritage Custom Cowboy Boots owner and bootmaker, Dustin Lauw about fit, favorite leathers, trends and more.   Follow Duck's Heritage Cowboy Boots on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksheritageleather/  Like Duck's Heritage Cowboy Boots on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksheritagecowboyboots/  

Always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com  

Did you like this content? Consider leaving me a tip at https://jeremiahcraig.com/tips/  

Join my Facebook Cowboy Boot Group: https://jeremiahcraig.com/bootgroup

May 21, 202054:27
My Top 4 Musical Influences

My Top 4 Musical Influences

Thanks to Rich Allen for the question! I talk about my top 4 musical influences when it comes to songwriting. 


May 20, 202005:35
How to Spread Contagious Joy for Cowboy Boots!

How to Spread Contagious Joy for Cowboy Boots!

Spread contagious joy for boots not COVID!

Call me and leave a message at 253-254-5898 and I may use your message in future videos and podcasts

May 19, 202009:56
JW Boot Company Support Small Facebook Live Stream

JW Boot Company Support Small Facebook Live Stream

I play a Facebook live stream concert on JW Boot Company's Facebook page as a part of my Support Small live tour

Call me and leave a message at 253-254-5898 and I may use your message in future podcasts or videos!

May 18, 202001:32:25
5/17/20 New Songs of the week

5/17/20 New Songs of the week

New song "Race Against the Spectors" was this week's only song I wrote. I hope you like it!

May 17, 202006:03
Finding Your Singing Voice

Finding Your Singing Voice

More music at jeremiahcraig.com

May 15, 202005:24
How The Mad Tailor Makes Cowboy Boots Wearable Art

How The Mad Tailor Makes Cowboy Boots Wearable Art

I talk with The Mad Tailor about his process in becoming a boot maker. Follow him on Instagram @mad_tailor_leather.



May 14, 202037:37
Having a Musical Family

Having a Musical Family

Listen to more music at jeremiahcraig.com

May 13, 202006:30
Why Hondo Makes Cowboy Boots the Old Way

Why Hondo Makes Cowboy Boots the Old Way

I talk with Fil Guijarro of Hondo Boots about the cowboy boot industry and why they continue to make cowboy boots they way they used to when starting in 1965.

May 12, 202037:03
Fox Farm Vineyards Support Small Live Stream Concert

Fox Farm Vineyards Support Small Live Stream Concert

Performed on Fox Farm Vineyards Facebook page on 4/18/20. Call my Google Voice number and leave a message! 253-254-5898

May 11, 202001:21:28
New Songs This Week 5/10/20

New Songs This Week 5/10/20

Here are a couple new songs I wrote this week! One for Mother's Day called "WWMD" and another called "Cherry Blossoms in the Wind." If you have any suggestions, questions or comments, call me at 253-254-5898. 

May 10, 202006:37
How Long Does It Take To Write A Song?

How Long Does It Take To Write A Song?

I answer this question then play a song I wrote in five minutes. 

Call me at 253-254-5898 and leave a message for questions, comments or suggestions,

Always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com

May 08, 202007:09
How Lisa Sorrell Became One of The Best Custom Cowboy Boot Makers
May 07, 202036:18
Why I Started Making Cowboy Boot Videos

Why I Started Making Cowboy Boot Videos

While hanging out with Raul de Lara in Provincetown, MA we got to talking about why I make videos about cowboy boots! I hope you enjoy this episode. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, leave a message on my Google Voice at 253-254-5898. Always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com

May 06, 202004:15
Why Sarah Ford Makes Ranch Road Boots in Spain!

Why Sarah Ford Makes Ranch Road Boots in Spain!

I talk with Sarah Ford of Ranch Road Boots about why she makes Ranch Road Boots in Spain and more! Call me at 253-254-5898 and leave a message to be featured in future podcasts and videos. 

May 05, 202024:07
Support Small Live Stream Concert with Vintage Vino & Espresso

Support Small Live Stream Concert with Vintage Vino & Espresso

Originally live streamed on 4/17/20

May 04, 202001:22:40
Characteristics of Traditional Folk Ballads

Characteristics of Traditional Folk Ballads

I talk about the characteristics of traditional folk ballads in this podcast episode. Call 253-254-5898 to be featured in future podcasts and videos!

May 01, 202010:00
How Jose Diaz Sells Cowboy Boots Online with Yeehaw Cowboy

How Jose Diaz Sells Cowboy Boots Online with Yeehaw Cowboy

I chat with Jose Diaz, owner of Yeehawcowboy.com about his strategy in selling boots online, how he got into the business and so much more! I hope you enjoy this interview. Call me and leave a message at 253-254-5898 if you want your question or comment featured in future content.

Apr 30, 202030:55
All Businesses Have Their Own Unique Path

All Businesses Have Their Own Unique Path

Here's a little segment from Break Room Balladeer episodes I did in the past. Remember you can call me a 253-254-5898 and leave a message to be featured on future podcasts and videos. 

Apr 29, 202006:02
Will Roman made the Chisos Cowboy Boot Company in Just 11 Months

Will Roman made the Chisos Cowboy Boot Company in Just 11 Months

I talk with Will Roman of Chisos Boots. We chat about his quick leap into the cowboy boot industry and how he approaches his business. Remember you can call me with questions or comments at 253-254-5898 and I can include those messages in future podcasts and videos. 

Apr 28, 202025:34
Let's Ride Boots and Apparel Live Stream Concert

Let's Ride Boots and Apparel Live Stream Concert

This is a live stream concert I played on Let's Ride Boots and Apparel's Facebook page on 4/16/20. Call me and leave a message at 253-254-5898.

Apr 27, 202001:15:43
#AudioMo Day 4: Late one

#AudioMo Day 4: Late one

Late day but sticking to it!

Jun 05, 201912:58
#AudioMo Day 3 - Trying New Formats?

#AudioMo Day 3 - Trying New Formats?

Thinking about new ways to do the podcast during this month. I put in a segment when I was recently on the Over Conversation podcast. 

Jun 05, 201913:40
#AudioMo Day 2: Buying Weed in Washington vs Massachusetts
Jun 03, 201929:46
#AudioMo Day 1: Getting Back Into It
Jun 01, 201917:45
Writing a Song about Boots
Mar 19, 201923:42
What is a Folk Ballad?

What is a Folk Ballad?

I explain the rules of folk ballads and celebrate International Women's Day on Coffee & Music

Mar 09, 201918:59
Blending All My Passions Together
Mar 08, 201925:07
The Struggles Adopting New Technology
Mar 07, 201920:06