Sparkly Chainsaws, Wild Tours, and New Album Entire State of Tim Montana

In this episode of "The Adventures of the Pipeman" on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Tim Montana, Montana native and musician, at Rocklahoma. The conversation covers wild touring experiences, unique memorabilia (including a ZZ Top sparkly chainsaw), perspectives on Montana’s culture and scenery, Tim Montana’s latest album, star-studded collaborations, and tales from the road.Main Topics CoveredUnique interview artifacts: The story behind a sparkly ZZ Top chainsawTouring mishaps and cancellations due to weather and wildfire smokeMontana’s scenic attractions and cultural highlightsMilitary charity events and upcoming tour plansThe creative process and guest features on Tim Montana’s new album, “Entire State of Tim Montana”Collaborations with music and film legendsKey Discussions & StoriesThe Sparkly ZZ Top ChainsawTim Montana brings a chainsaw to the interview, sparking curiosity from Pipeman 00:38Chainsaw backstory: Gifted to ZZ Top by Jesse James Dupree, never used, sparkly black, with a commemorative emblem 01:13Origin: Presented as an end-of-tour gift during ZZ Top’s Antenna or Recycler tour 01:53Notable connections: Billy Gibbons, Jesse James Dupree, and future plans for the unique artifactFestival & Tour ChallengesTim Montana’s “redemption show” at Rocklahoma after a previous festival performance was canceled mid-intro due to sirens and severe weather 02:38Other tour woes: Cancelled shows with Creed and Bush due to smoke in Minneapolis; experiences with weather delays at events like Welcome to Rockville and Incarceration 03:21, 04:48Tales of perseverance and the impact of natural disasters on touring musiciansMontana: Culture, History, and TourismRecommendations for Montana visitors: West River Club, Southwest Montana, reservations, powwows, Helena, Virginia City, Butte 05:45Emphasis on Native American culture and Western history in Montana’s way of life 06:03Reflections on growing up amidst Montana’s “Big Sky Country” 07:18Upcoming Projects & New AlbumTim Montana discusses the release of “Entire State of Tim Montana,” concert tours with Alter Bridge and Creed, and shooting clay pigeons for a military charity event 07:46Insight into the album: Stories from Tim Montana’s life, original tracks, and covers (including Katy Perry’s “Roar” for his daughters) 08:38Star CollaborationsMusic features: Billy Gibbons, Slash, Jerry Cantrell, Royal Lynn 08:52Album introductions by Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen, and Robert Patrick 08:58Memorable project: Involving Native American drummers and singers from the Crow Reservation on a track and in the accompanying video 09:16Notable Quotes“I have never seen a sparkly chainsaw.” – Pipe Man 01:09“I gave that to Billy. The company Jomzard made it for him in '94. It was either the Antenna or Recycler tour. And this was the end of tour gift.” – Tim Montana 01:48“My redemption show.” – Tim Montana on returning to Rocklahoma 02:37"My wife and I catered for all the firefighters, 260 to-go meals a day." – Tim Montana on supporting his local Montana community during wildfires 05:12"If that doesn’t give you goosebumps, then I don’t know what to tell you." – Tim Montana on the Crow Agency collaboration 09:27"My music's mediocre, but my vibes are fire." – Tim Montana 09:45Resources & Links MentionedAlbum: "Entire State of Tim Montana" by Tim MontanaWest River Club (Southwest Montana)Montana State Heritage Center (Helena)Crow Agency/Reservation and the Crow collaboration music videoW4CY Radio and The Adventures of the PipemanDon’t miss the energetic tales and behind-the-scenes moments from the world of Tim Montana – check out “Entire State of Tim Montana” and catch him on tour this year!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/support.Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.