Ramona & The Holy Smokes: A New Generation of Honky Tonk

On this episode of The Western Side Podcast, we sit down with Ramona and The Holy Smokes, a rising honky tonk band rooted in Central Virginia with ties stretching all the way to South Texas. Fronted by singer-songwriter Ramona Martinez, the band blends the grit of classic country with stories that are both timeless and refreshingly original. We dive into Ramona’s upbringing across the country, the band’s formation after she wrote 20 songs in a single year and what it means to carry forward the tradition of honky tonk in 2025.Join our country music community! Keep up with all the latest news about the artists you love on Instagram @the_westernside and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for deep dives and stories about artists you'll want to know. Thanks for listening!