The Wild Ponies (Doug and Telisha Williams) - A Dynamic Life and Musical Duo

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Tasty Brew Music Podcast…a conversation I had during the 2018 Folk Alliance International Conference with Doug and Telisha Williams also known as The Wild Ponies. They grew up together in Southwest Virginia, an area steeped in a powerful and rugged musical tradition. Musically, they are somewhat of a pinball, bouncing between folk, rock and roll and country music interwoven with an old-time style that informs everything they do. As you will hear, I was first introduced to them by a fellow DJ at KKFI and continued the acquaintanceship over the years making sure to attend their annual Happy Hour get together during Americanafest in Nashville. In addition to being wonderful musicians who tour the world, they have an entrepreneurial spirit that has garnered them a regular show on WSM Radio’s Route 650 line up, a guided Kentucky Bourbon Trail Ride Series, and whiskey tastings all over America that get served up with a Wild Ponies Show as the musical highlight. As you’ll hear they are always open to new music centered adventures. Enjoy my wide ranging conversation with Doug and Telisha Williams….the Wild Ponies. Now that’s Americana!