Ep125: Building the Country Music Capital – Behind the Scenes in Tamworth

How did Tamworth become the Country Music Capital of Australia? In this episode, I chat with Barry Harley and Lawrie Minson, two legends with decades of stories from the iconic Tamworth Country Music Festival. We cover:•🎸 The Origins of Tamworth’s Golden Guitars: How it all started in a small town with big dreams.•🏕️ Tent Mishaps and Festival Fun: From thunderstorms to massive circus tents, Tamworth’s wild early days.•🌟 Spotlighting New Talent: How buskers and Star Maker winners have launched incredible careers.•🎶 Playing with Slim Dusty: Lawrie shares his years on the road with Australia’s country music icon.If you love music, history, and a few good yarns, this episode’s for you! 💬🎙️A huge thank you to our Patreon supporters! Want to join the Podvan family and get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more? Head over to our Patreon now 🌟All the Podvan links you might like to check out:🌐 Podvan Website👥 Facebook Group📘 Facebook Page📸 Instagram💖 Patreon🎵 TikTok📺 YouTubeAs always, thank you for your support, and if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.