Hippies & Cowboys Podcast

Mike Harmeier is the frontman of the Texas Country band Silverada. Silverada recently released a new album, "Living Proof", and will be hitting the road hard to finish off 2026, head to their website below and as Mike says, "come hang out!". BUY TICKETS AND MERCHhttps://www.silverada.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com

Willi Carlisle is a folk and country music artist originally from Kansas. Willi recently a new record, "The Universal Bubba" that drops November 6, 2026. Willi joins the show to talk about the makings of the new record, including recording it in New Orleans, LA with Tyler Childers working as the producer on the album. BUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://www.willicarlisle.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com

American Aquarium is a country band from North Carolina. Their frontman, BJ Barham joins us on this episode to talk about their new record, "New Ways to Lose", produced by Shooter Jennings. American Aquarium is going on an extensive tour this fall, be sure to catch a show! BUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://www.americanaquarium.comSUPPORT THE SHOWpatreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com

Vincent Neil Emerson is a country music artist from East Texas, now based in Fort Worth, TX. Vincent recently released his fourth studio record, Blue Stars on April 17. He made his Grand Ole Opry debut the very same day. BUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://vincentneilemerson.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Willy Braun is a founding member of one of the quintessential Red Dirt bands, Reckless Kelly, out of the great state of Idaho. Willy and Reckless Kelly recently released "Alternate Routes", which is a collection of some of their classic songs re-recorded to fit their live performances, and how those songs have shaped themselves over the years with the band. Josh and Garrett dig deep into the newly dubbed "Blue Dot Fever", as well as some new music and their throwback recommendations of the week. Throwback Recommendations of the Week: Garrett: Green River - Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969)Josh: Poco - Poco (1970) BUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://recklesskelly.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Ryan Bingham is a country music artist from Texas. Ryan has featured in the hit Paramount TV Show "Yellowstone" and been a staple of Americana, Country and Roots music for more than 15 years. Ryan recently released his new album, "They Call Us The Lucky Ones" featuring his touring band, The Texas Gentlemen, on May 15, 2026. BUY TICKETS AND MERCHhttps://www.ryanbingham.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Lauren Watkins is a country music artist from Nashville, TN. Lauren has a new single out today, May 15, called 'Heartbreakaholic". Lauren catches up with Josh in Napa Valley in this episodeBUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://laurenwatkinsmusic.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Josh and Garrett review the year of 2025 in our music world and share our favourite albums, songs, shows, and who's been naughty, and who's been nice this year SUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys https://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Conner Arthur is the frontman of Texas Alt-Country Band, The Droptines. The Droptines recently released their new album, "Drought Flower" and are hitting the road hard this year all across the country. BUY TICKETS AND MERCHhttps://www.thedroptines.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Calder Allen is a singer/songwriter from Austin, TX. He recently released his new album, Fault Lines. Calder comes from a legendary Texas music family, including his grandfather, Terry Allen. We talk about Calder's unique experience in life and his career so far, and dig into his new record. BUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://www.calderallen.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Brit Taylor is a country music artist from Eastern Kentucky. Brit recently released a new record, "Land of the Forgotten", on March 6, 2026. Brit has a big year ahead touring with her own headline shows as well as a support run with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band! Throwback Recommendation of the week: Garrett - Northern Lights/Southern Cross - The Band Josh - Lost Hotel - Wade BowenBUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://www.brittaylormusic.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

William Prince is a folk-country singer/songwriter from the Peguis First Nation in Manitoba, Canada. William is a two-time Juno Award winner, and recently released his fifth LP, "Further From the Country". William was on tour with Vincent Neil Emerson across the USA in January and February 2026, and is currently in the midst of his Canadian Tour. BUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://www.williamprincemusic.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys https://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Clay Street Unit is a band from Denver, Colorado, that mixes traditional sounds of country, bluegrass, and folk music. The band recently released their debut full-length record, "Sin and Squalor". The lead vocalist and acoustic guitar player, Sam Walker, joins the show to talk about the album, CSU's, origins, and their Grand Ole Opry debut. BUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://www.claystreetunit.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Kenny Feidler is a country music artist based in South Dakota. Kenny's latest studio album released in the fall of 2025, "The Western Tragedy", and he is releasing a new live record, "Live at Cain's" on Friday, February 20th. BUY TICKETS AND MERCHhttps://www.kennyfeidler.com/SUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Tyler Halverson is a country music artist born and raised in South Dakota. Tyler is releasing a new record, "In Defense of Drinking" on February 13, 2026. BUY TICKETS AND MERCHhttps://www.tylerhalverson.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Nicholas Jamerson returns to the podcast to talk about his latest record from September 2025, "The Narrow Way", where he is at creatively, and how his past three records came about during the years of his 30s. BUY MUSIC, TICKETS, AND MERCH https://www.nicholasjamerson.com/homeSUPPORT THE PODCAST patreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Julianna Rankin is a Texas Country artist who has recently signed with Big Loud Texas. She recently released "Bad Habits & Good Horses", which will feature on the finale of the hit Paramount TV series, "Landman" this upcoming Sunday. https://juliannarankin.comSUPPORT THE SHOWpatreon.com/hippiesandcowboyshttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Josh and Garrett break down their favourite albums, songs, and shows of 2025 and decide who's been naughty, and who's been nice in 2025.

Drayton Farley joins the show once again to talk about his 2025, as well as writing process, enjoying time at home, and AI music. Drayton recently released two new singles, "Turn Around" and "Touch and Go". BUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://draytonfarley.comSUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboysBUY JOSH'S NEW BOOKhttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster return to the show to talk about their new record, Longleaf Lo-Fi that is OUT NOW. We also get into their tour with Post Malone, being independent and navigating marketing their music, and the upcoming tour they've announced that will be in intimate theatre settings to support this record. BUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://www.muscadinebloodline.comSUPPORT THE SHOWpatreon.com/hippiesandcowboysBUY JOSH'S NEW BOOKhttps://backloungepublishing.com/almostalmostfamous/

Garrett and Josh dive into the Grammy nominations in the country music, Americana ,folk, and bluegrass categories for 2025 and give our picks.

Trenton Fletcher is a Red Dirt artist from Oklahoma. He recently released a new album, "Tornado Alley" and has spent time this year touring as support for Josh Meloy and playing headline shows across the country. BUY MERCH + TICKETShttps://www.trentonfletcher.comOrder your pre-sale for Josh's new book! http://crutchmer.com/

Taylor Hunnicutt is a country music artist from Alabama. BUY TICKETS AND MERCHhttps://taylorhunnicutt.comSUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/c/hippiesandcowboys

Blaine Bailey is a Red Dirt Country artist from the Cherokee nation of Oklahoma. Blaine recently released a new studio album, "Indian Country", which is available NOW. Josh and Garrett get into the depths of early 2010s country music Twitter, U2, new music this week, and more! TICKETS, MERCH, MUSIC https://www.blainebailey.comSUPPORT US ON PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/c/hippiesandcowboys

Evan Honer is an indie folk artist from Arizona. Evan recently released his new full-length record, "Everything I Wanted". We chat with Evan about the new album, creating and running his own independent record label, Cloverdale Records, and much more! https://www.evanhoner.com

Kade Hoffman is a country music artist from the plains of Colorado. Kade has steadily released music on La Honda Records over the past few years, including his debut EP in 2024, "Relics and Remnants", as well as four new singles this year in 2025. The most recent of those four singles, "Echoes" releases TOMORROW on October 3, 2025. https://www.kadehoffmanmusic.com

Josh Meloy is a country artist from Oklahoma. Josh has seen huge success in the past few years, led by his single, "Porch Light", which has amassed over 300 million streams on Spotify alone. Garrett and Josh dive into the Two Step Inn and Stagecoach lineup announcements, Americanafest 2025, Australia, and much more! https://joshmeloy.comSUPPORT US ON PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys

On episode 169 (nice) we have Leon Majcen. Leon is an artist born in the Czech Republic, of Bosnian descent, and raised in Florida. Leon has released two full length records in the past two years, with plans to release 2-3 per year for the next five years. We get into the weeds on the start to his career, and Garrett and Josh dive into Americanafest, the rise of Zach Top, new music from Luke Bell, and much more! https://leonmajcen.com/home

Lance Roark is a country music artist from Oklahoma. Lance has seen early success in his career writing "Chipping Mill" and "Ruby Ann" that have been recorded by the Turnpike Troubadours, and now is set to release his first debut solo record, 'Bad Reputation" on November 21, 2025https://www.lanceroark.com

Cole Chaney is a country music artist from Kentucky. Returning guest of the pod, Cole has his second record, "In the Shadow of the Mountain" releasing on September 19, 2025. We dig into the record with Cole and the development of his sound over these past 5 years. Garrett and Josh kick off the episode talking about Josh's knowledge of drugs, new music from Margo Price and others, as well as the Robert Earl Keen "Applause for the Cause" Flood Relief Benefit at Whitewater Ampitheater this week.

Ray Benson is the frontman and leader of the legendary band from Texas, Asleep at The Wheel. The Wheel is celebrating 50 years of playing music in Texas and all across the world with their new album, "Riding High in Texas" - out August 22, 2025. The album is an eclectic collection of some of Ray and the band's favourite songs about Texas, and has some exciting guests feature on the album. https://www.asleepatthewheel.com

Cody Canada is the frontman for Cross Canadian Ragweed, and Cody Canada & The Departed. In this episode, we catch up with Cody about the reunion of Ragweed, their upcoming show in Waco, and Robert Earl Keen's upcoming Texas Flood Relief Benefit. Garrett and Josh dig in to some new music, the Poconos Mountains, and drivers in the Northeast.

This episode concludes the Soul Gravy Sessions of 2022 recorded by Josh and Cody Canada. Garrett and Josh also discuss some new music, next week with 2025 Cody, and the sights and sounds of Oklahoma City airport hotels.

Cody Canada is the lead singer of his band, Cody Canada and the Departed, as well as legendary Red Dirt Band, Cross Canadian Ragweed. This episode is the first in a two part series that will feature these 5 mini-podcasts. You'll hear episodes 1-3 here this week, and next week will feature 4 and 5. The last instalment of this series will feature a 2025 interview with Cody, and we'll get the updated story from Cody Canada himself.

On this week's episode, Garrett and Josh talk about this year's edition of the Jackalope Jamboree, in Pendleton, OR. Josh sat down with several artists at this year's fest and so this episode has a compilation of these interviews featuring Shelby Stone & Dalton Domino, Adam Odor, Tylor Ketchum of Tylor and the Train Robbers, and Jason Scott.

We are so back. It's a new era on the show and we are happy to welcome our new co-host Josh Crutchmer to the pod. Our guest today is Jon Grace, who has appeared on the show a few times now, he is the Executive Director of Bell County Tourism, and organizer of the wildly successful Laurel Cove Music Festival held every June in Pineville, KY. Music Featured In This Episode:Zach Russell - Born AgainThe website will be back soon. Apologies for my (Garrett) audio on this episode I didn't have my mic or mixer so it's kinda shitty. ALL MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE HAS BEEN USED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE ARTIST AND LABEL.

Emily Nenni returns to the podcast to talk about her new album, "Drive & Cry" that drops on May 3, 2024 and her MASSIVE tour that she has planned for this year. Don't miss out! BUY MUSIC https://www.emilynenni.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED Emily Nenni - Get to Know Ya - Changes - Amarillo Highway Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonus podcasts! Join for as little as $1 - https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/HippiesCowboys https://www.instagram.com/hippiescowboyspod/ ALL MUSIC IN THIS PODCAST HAS BEEN USED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE ARTIST AND LABEL

Cody Jinks is a country music artist from Texas. He is about to release his new studio album, "Change the Game" on March 22, 2024. BUY MUSIC  https://codyjinks.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST  https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED  Cody Jinks - Hippies & Cowboys Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonus podcasts! Join for as little as $1 - https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/HippiesCowboys https://www.instagram.com/hippiescowboyspod/ ALL MUSIC IN THIS PODCAST HAS BEEN USED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE ARTIST AND LABEL

Logan and Riley join us once again from Low Water Bridge Band to talk on their new album, "Back to the Valley". LWBB Swag: https://lwbbmusic.com/ Our Merch: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Sticker Mule now kindly donates a bundle of free stickers to all of our guests on the show. Check them out! https://stickermule.com/custom-stickers

Mike sits down with TK and the boys for a chat and a game at Rebels and Renegades Music Festival in Monterey, California thehippiesandcowboys.com https://www.tkandtheholyknownothings.com/ https://www.rebelsandrenegadesfest.com/

Mike and BJ write a song together, MadLib style, in Monterey California at Rebels and Renegades Music Festival. thehippiesandcowboys.com https://www.americanaquarium.com/ https://www.rebelsandrenegadesfest.com/

Mike sits down with with Wyatt Flores and his manager, Braden Milford in Monterey, California at Rebels and Renegades Music Festival. thehippiesandcowboys.com https://wyattfloresmusic.com/ https://www.rebelsandrenegadesfest.com/

Mike plays some games with Mike and the Moonpies in Monterey, California at Rebels and Renegades Music Festival. thehippiesandcowboys.com https://www.themoonpies.com/ https://www.rebelsandrenegadesfest.com/

Brent Cobb returns to the podcast to discuss his newest album, "Southern Star". Including a deep dive into the story behind "When Country Came Back to Town". BUY MUSIC  https://www.brentcobbmusic.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST  https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED Brent Cobb - Southern Star - When Country Came Back to Town - Kick the Can BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonus podcasts! Join for as little as $1 - https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/HippiesCowboys https://www.instagram.com/hippiescowboyspod/ ALL MUSIC IN THIS PODCAST HAS BEEN USED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE ARTIST AND LABEL

California's own Victoria Bailey joins Mike & Josh on the podcast to talk about her sophomore album, "A Cowgirl Rides On" set to release on October 20th. On the show you'll here the title track and her brand new single, "Snake Trails", as well as "Skid Row" off her debut album. Victoria's Website: https://www.victoriabaileymusic.com/ Our Website: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Check out Sticker Mule: https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys ALL MUSIC ON THIS PODCAST HAS BEEN USED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE ARTIST AND THE LABEL

Colter Wall joins the podcast to chat about his upcoming album, "Little Songs" that will release on July 14, 2023. BUY MUSIC  https://www.colterwall.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST  https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys STICKER MULE https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonus podcasts! Join for as little as $1 - https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/HippiesCowboys https://www.instagram.com/hippiescowboyspod/ ALL MUSIC IN THIS PODCAST HAS BEEN USED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE ARTIST AND LABEL

Del Barber is a singer/songwriter from Inglis, Manitoba. Del recently released a new album, "Almanac" in April 2023. https://delbarber.com Music featured in this episode  Del Barber - Flash in the Pan - Even God Almighty - Still Got You BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonus podcasts! Join for as little as $1 - https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/HippiesCowboys https://www.instagram.com/hippiescowboyspod/ STICKER MULE: https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers ALL MUSIC IN THIS PODCAST HAS BEEN USED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE ARTIST AND LABEL

WE ARE BACK. With a great update from our pal Josh Crutchmer, author of Red Dirt, as well as his upcoming book "The Motel Cowboy Show: On the Trail of Mountain Music from Idaho to Texas, and the Side Roads In Between" and of course, the Turnpike update source since breaking the news of their return. Music featured in this episode Turnpike Troubadours - Mean Old Sun BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonus podcasts! Join for as little as $1 - https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/HippiesCowboys https://www.instagram.com/hippiescowboyspod/ STICKER MULE: https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers ALL MUSIC IN THIS PODCAST HAS BEEN USED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE ARTIST AND LABEL

Jeremy Short is an artist from Eastern Kentucky, who makes self-proclaimed "Eastern KY Space Funk" music. Jeremy's new record, "Happy Trees" drops on January 13, 2023.  BUY MUSIC https://jeremyshortmusic.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED Jeremy Short - (Falling Into A) Trance - Rock of Ages - Sorry My Brother BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonus podcasts! Join for as little as $1 - https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/HippiesCowboys https://www.instagram.com/hippiescowboyspod/ STICKER MULE https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers ALL MUSIC IN THIS PODCAST HAS BEEN USED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE ARTIST AND LABEL

Emily Nenni is a California-born and Nashville based country music artist. She recently released a new album, titled "On The Ranch".  BUY MUSIC https://www.emilynenni.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED Emily Nenni - Can Chaser - On the Ranch - Useless BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonus podcasts! Join for as little as $1 - https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/HippiesCowboys https://www.instagram.com/hippiescowboyspod/ STICKER MULE: https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers ALL MUSIC IN THIS PODCAST HAS BEEN USED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE ARTIST AND LABEL