Paving A Path

Tim Aven is a Nashville based Guitar player who is currently touring with the band LANCO. On this episode we dive in to the extreme highs and lows that come with the Music Industry, the stigma around side jobs to pay your bills, social media, and more!

Gil Costello is the Talent Buyer/Booker at The Basement, a legendary local venue located in Nashville, where many have hit the stage to share their music. He stops by to talk about his journey in the music industry, and share some helpful insights to those looking to play The "OG" Basement.

Harrison Sokoloff is the Director of A&R/Publishing at Red Street Records, as well as a Creative Manager at King Pen Music in Nashville, TN. He holds a deep passion for songs and songwriting, which ultimately lead him down the career path he's currently on.

Clayton Toney is a Day-to-Day Manger for Durango Artist Management. He works with artists such as, Cody Johnson & Randall King to help grow their career. From touring, to A&R, to marketing. He's got his hands in it all.

Hey y'all! After much thought, I've finally decided to share some personal stories, as well as anything that has helped me in life along the way. My intent with these is to hopefully inspire or motivate anyone out there who listens. We're going to call it "Detours & Shortcuts" based around Paving our Path in life.

On this short snippet, I tell a story from years ago on how I learned to focus on the good in my life. All through a unique encounter in my hometown.

Maria Malafronte is the Program Manager for the Nashville based Non-Profit organization YEAH! (Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities). She shares her story on how she works to help others in the community.

You can learn more about YEAH! at https://yeahrocks.org/.

Antjuan Johnson, born and raised a Music City man, stops by to share stories and wisdom that he's gathered throughout his life. From music, to family, and anything in between.

Originally from San Diego, CA Singer-Songwriter WILLIAMS stops by before a rehearsal to talk about starting a band in Nashville, forming her brand, and looking at music with a business mindset.

Zack Hallcroft moved to Nashville from Wyoming, and immediately got to work. He has worked as a Day-To-Day manager for Texas based Country artist Aaron Watson, along with others. He is currently a Project Management Coordinator working for Thirty Tigers label in Nashville, TN. On this episode he shares some helpful insights on the backend of being a manager, what artists can do to help further their career, and how things seem to just work out along the way.

California native, Zachary Scott Kline stops by the HQ to talk shop on all things life and music. From playing college football, to touring the states singing his heartfelt songs, this is his path.

Riley Haynie is a Singer-Songwriter, Guitar player, DIY'er, and works at the Nashville Gibson "Craftory". On this episode we discuss the music scene in his home state of Montana, working on guitars, and moving to Nashville during the pandemic.

On this episode of Paving a Path, Bobby Louden joins me to talk about his journey from building a studio in a vacant Kansas grocery store to recording at Addiction Sound Studios in Nashville, TN.

Always a good time having friends on the Podcast!  My good buddy and guitar ripper, Dayton Swords, stops by the studio to chat about all things music.  We cover topics like genuine relationships in a town like Nashville, opening for acts like Kip Moore and Turnpike Troubadours, being in a rock band, and squeezing his way in to adding "half-ass guitar tech" on his resume while out with The Wild Feathers.  *Recorded Pre-Pandemic*

On this episode it's all about "Music Education".  I asked my good friends, and bandmates in Highway Natives to talk shop about their musical education.  Matt Drummey attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.  While Brandon Moore attended Full Sail University down in FL.  We mostly cut up, but there is some gold nuggets in here for anyone interested in attending school for music.

Tyler Denning is a Singer-Songwriter from Florida who recently relocated to Nashville to pursue music. 

Julie Welgoss is a Nashville based entrepreneur who owns a Design and Events company.  She also co-hosts her own Podcast titled, "Adultish Advice".  She went to school for music, and interned at a local studio here in town before deciding to start her own company.  Keep up with Julie at @firstofflisten_events and @adultishadvicepodcast. 

Damon Atkins and Rylie Bourne make up the Nashville based Country Duo, LoneHollow. They stop by the studio to talk shop on this episode.

Ron Bates is a Guitarist and Engineer who shares his story on this episode, along with the local Nashville foodie spots!

John Mofield is a Photographer/Videographer who shares his unique story on this episode.

Nick Bearden can be found riding around Nashville in his classic trucks or playing bass in Jamestown Revival. Either way, he's a great hang and shares some great insight on his journey for all inspiring musicians out there.

Adam Tanaka is the Founder of Life & Limb Printing in Nashville, TN. His company has worked with so many Artists and Businesses in Nashville it's impossible to name them all! Yazoo brewing, Gibson, and Exit/In to name a few. Adam is truly an awesome human and his story is nothing short of inspiring.

Drummer RJ Thornton is a North Carolina transplant to Nashville. He has drummed for LoneHollow, Highway Natives, Sam Morrow and many more.

Kelsey Thomas is a digital design artist who has worked with musical acts and Businesses alike.

Tony Aichele is a multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN. He has backed artists such as Travis Tritt, Morgan Wallen, and more.

Austin Peckham is a Photographer/Videographer who has worked with Artists such as Kelsey Ballerini, Jimmie Allen, Dan & Shay, and more.

Blair Godsey is on the royalty processing side of the music industry. On this episode he shares his path from interning at labels to working for one of the majors in Nashville.

Will Kenziel is a Producer, Mixer, Audio Engineer, and musician living in Nashville, TN. He has worked at different studios in his career and shares his path on this episode.