069 Jamie Rowen (Co-writer, Co-Producer, and guitarists with Stray Local)

Jamie is the guitarist and co-songwriter and producer for the band Stray Local, Stray local is the husband-and-wife indie alt-pop duo of Hannah and Jamie Rowen based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The pair performs a bouquet of indie sounds punctuated by powerful vocal melodies, catchy guitar riffs, and vibey synths woven together with hints of their folk beginnings and pop sensibilities. When the couple is not writing or performing as Stray Local, they are running the roads and trails along their tour route, competing in 5ks through marathons and even obstacle course races. They launched the Stray Local Track Club to inspire healthy living and an active lifestyle and love partnering with local run clubs throughout the country.In today’s episode, Jamie shares how he and his wife Hannah made authentic connections with fans on tour through running clubs and official races. We talk a ton of music business and strategy and the struggle of focusing on the art while building the machine of the business. Up and coming artists there is a lot to learn from his insight in this episode. To check out their music and connect with Stray Local go to:https://www.straylocal.com/To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email [email protected] out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.netTo check out the Run With It Daily podcast go to Runwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration. They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world. Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It, and the host of #liveandcreate, #runwithitdaily podcast