Rhythm and Roots
Rhythm and Roots podcast focuses on in-depth, sit-down interviews with local musicians and artists in Lubbock, TX. We also take a look at the venues that support live music! We interview guests all over the State of Texas, but our primary focus is West Texas. West Texas has a rich, deep rooted musical history and we want the world to hear our story!! Show content will include interviews with musicians, songwriters, live music venues, recording studios, and lots more!! If you would like to be a guest on our show, please email us at Rhythmandrootslbk@gmail.com.
Episodes
19 episodes
R&R Season 2 EP 17 Cary C Bank, Steve Williams, and Hannah Jackson
This week Rhythm and Roots sat down with Cary C Banks, Steve Williams, and Hannah Jackson. All three are lifetime musicians, performers, and educators!!! Lots of talent packed into this local trio that struts their stuff with their ...
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R&R Season 2 EP 15 Joy Harris
This week on Rhythm and Roots, Jason sits down with Joy Harris. Joy is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, vocalist, performer...the list goes on! Joy is a Lubbock native who got her musical start in the church. We ...
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R&R Season 2 EP 6 TEXWESTUS
This week we sit down with Corbin and Chloe Burgett. They are the founding members of the band, Texwestus. From their childhoods growing up singing in church, to the love story of them finding each other at South Plains College and ...
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Episode 6
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R&R Season 2 EP 2 Texas State Music Office with Brendon Anthony
Did you know that Texas has a State Music Office?? Well now you do!! The team was down in Austin during SXSW and we stopped in at the Capitol and caught up with Brendon Anthony, director of the State Music Office. Great episod...
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R&R Season 2 EP 1 Dickie Lee Erwin
The crew traveled to Austin during SXSW and we were able to sit down with the man, the myth, the legend, Dickie Lee Erwin. By far one the most enjoyable interviews to shoot. Learn about Dickies life as a musician and his upcoming Eu...
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R&R Ep 15 - Steve Garry
We heard Steve Garry was coming through Lubbock so we reached out and were lucky enough to get him to fit us in his crazy touring schedule. Steve, a Lubbock native, has traveled all over the country writing and playing his unique st...
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R&R Ep 13 - Gary Nix and West Texas
In this episode with sit down with Arkansas native, Gary Nix. Gary is a West Texas legend who has played with many country greats throughout the years! Gary brings his band with him and they play some great original western music.&n...
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R&R Ep 12 Kent Mings
This week we were sat down with Kent Mings at Mi Taco Village restaurant in Lubbock, Tx. Kent is a local legend who has played with the likes of Joe Ely, Jesse 'Guitar' Taylor, Reverend Al, and the list goes on. Not only is Kent a t...
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R&R Ep 10 Don 'Doc' Holladay
Meet Don Holladay...AKA Doc. Doc is an Americana singer with a rich history in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Don plays some of his favorite songs and tells us stories of his journey into his musical career.
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R&R Ep 11 - Bo Garza and Arle Rossnagle
In this episode we are with Bo Garza and Arle Rossnagle! Bo is a long time Lubbock musician, songwriter, and booking agent with South Texas roots. We talk about his time in Nashville, his family and of course his music!! Arle ...
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R&R Ep 9 Chad Miller
Tulia native, Chad Miller, is our guest on this episode. We talk about having your dad as your tour bus driver, writing songs in a strawberry field, and dig deep into Chad's successful career. Chad is an amazing songwriter and has o...
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R&R Ep 8 - John Sprott
Meet Mr. John Sprott! John is a legend in the West Texas music scene. He also has had worldwide recognition for his original blues compositions and albums. We talk about the origin of the original "Stubbs Jam" and how it tie...
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R&R Ep 7 - Jim Dixon
In this episode meet the talented Jim Dixon! Jim an accomplished musician, sound man, and a master songsmith! Jim talks about his adventures on the road in his bus, about his records, the craft of the song and much more! ...
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R&R Ep 6 - TTU Jazz Collective
In this episode we sit down with TTU Jazz Collective, a group of jazz players comprised of Texas Tech graduate and undergraduate students from all over the United States. We chat about how TTU Jazz Collective came to be, about each member...
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R&R Ep 5 - Texas 114 (Jason Duncan, Steve Sperry, Brent Smith)
We sit down with Texas 114 in this episode or Rhythm and Roots! This band has been together for over 20 years and its core members are Jason Duncan, Steve Sperry and Brent Smith. Deeply rooted in the Texas Country genre, Texas 114 h...
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R&R Ep 4 - Kelly Hastey
Chances are if you are a country music lover you are a Kelly Hastey fan! Kelly is a seasoned traditional country artist that has been playing and writing songs in West Texas for decades. Kelly is an award-winning artist and one of t...
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R&R Ep 3 - Dillon Cassidy and The Rhythm
In this episode we are at the infamous "Pub 50" with Dillon Taylor from Dillon Cassidy and The Rhythm. Dillon is an accomplished songwriter, vocalist and a killer on the guitar! We chat about how Dillon got his start, how the band came to...
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R&R Ep 2 - Robert Lopez
In this episode we sit down with Lubbock's own Robert Lopez. Robert talks about his influences, plays some original tunes, and explains how he has become one of Lubbock's favorite solo acoustic artists. True Texas talent...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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R&R Ep 1 - Jason Robertson and Rhonda Taylor, The Hub City Radicals
In this first episode of "Rhythm and Roots," we hear from hosts Jason Robertson and Rhonda Taylor. They talk about the idea behind the show, how they came up with the name, and what listeners can expect out of future episodes. They ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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