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Jack Barksdale's Roots Revival

by Jack Barksdale

American Songwriter wrote “Jack Barksdale has insights and awareness far beyond people twice his age, and he’s able to put them into songs that touch listeners." NPR.org said “Jack Barksdale is special.” and Premier Guitar said "Barksdale's talent is rare. He shines with earnest, unjaded passion on a foundation of will and an ability to connect.” Jack Barksdale is a folk/blues/americana singer/songwriter from Texas. Inspired by folk, rock, and blues legends, Jack started performing original music at the age of nine and has already shared the stage with Wynonna Judd, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Junior Brown, John Fullbright, and Hayes Carll. Recently Jack launched a podcast focused on songwriters and songwriting called Jack Barksdale's Roots Revival Podcast.In October 2023 Jack launched a 7 song instrumental EP entitled Phantom Trails. Earlier in 2023 Jack released a single "Dreamer" which was added to Spotify's Emerging Americana Playlist. His previous single “Gone" has garnered well over

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Episodes

  1. Brendan Forrest

    On this episode I interview Brendan Forrest, who is a fantastic multi-instrumentalist, composer, and singer-songwriter. I loved getting to talk to him about his musical background, his approach to his music, his new album, Daydreaming Music Fiend (which is available now!), and much more. I hope…

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  2. Lindi Ortega and Mike Meadows

    On this episode, I talked with my good friends, Lindi Ortega and Mike Meadows, about a project that we actually worked on together. I’ve known Mike for a while and have worked with him a lot over the years. Late last year Mike introduced me to his friend Lindi and shortly afterwards we three…

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  3. Liam St. John

    Liam St. John is an amazing singer-songwriter based out of Nashville, TN. His songs are a modern amalgamation of a wide range of American music. Roots, Blues, Rock, Soul, R&B, he does it all. Liam’s new EP, Believer is a shift from his two previous “stripped back” records. Believer features full...

  4. Van Plating is back with a new album

    In this episode, I sat down once again with Van Plating. Van and I last spoke in 2021 when she was releasing her sophomore album. Now, two years later, we’ve reconvened to discuss her third and most daring album yet, Orange Blossom Child. Chronicling the lives of her and her family, and others...

  5. Ed Snodderly

    Today I sat down with Ed Snodderly, an amazing roots singer-songwriter and musician from Johnson City, Tennessee. We got to talk about his new album (Chimney Smoke) coming out in July, the songwriting class he teaches at East Tennessee State University, how he got started in music, and much more....

  6. Will Payne Harrison

    This week I conversed with singer-songwriter, Will Payne Harrison. Will is a Nashville based Country/Roots artist. He just released his new ten song album, Tioga Titan. The album was produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Will, himself. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you haven’t...

  7. Ever More Nest

    Today I had the pleasure of talking with Ever More Nest (specifically lead singer/songwriter Kelcy Mae). Ever More Nest’s new album, "Out Here Now" was produced by Neilson Hubbard. With contributions from multi-instrumentalists Will Kimbrough, Fats Kaplin and bassist Dean Marold, it’s hard to go...

  8. Caleb Caudle

    This week I was able to visit with Caleb Caudle. Caleb’s new album, Forsythia, will be released in October 2022. It is a treasure trove of great songwriting and self-reflection. On this new album he worked with many fantastic artists and creatives such as John Carter Cash, Jerry Douglas, Sam…

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  9. Kevin Houston

    On this episode of the podcast I talk with Kevin Houston, a music engineer and producer. He’s worked with bands and artists such as Robert Plant, North Mississippi All Stars, Patty Griffin, Buddy Guy, Walter Trout, Lucero and many more. In fact Kevin was the engineer on my new song “Gone”. It was...

  10. Adam Carroll

    This week I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my all time favorite songwriters, Adam Carroll. We talked about how he started, what he's learned over the years, his plans for the future and so much more. I had so much fun learning more about Adam and his music and getting to ask him some...

  11. John “Jz” Zaskoda of Dirty Pool

    John “Jz” Zaskoda is an amazing musician, songwriter and frontman. His band Dirty Pool, after years of playing shows around Texas, have released their debut album, Late Bloomer. The album blends many genres and styles. It doesn’t feel like they’re trying to be anyone else, it feels unique,...

  12. Kyle Nix

    On this episode of the podcast I interviewed singer-songwriter Kyle Nix. Kyle has been recording and touring as the fiddle player in the band Turnpike Troubadours for years, but in 2020 Kyle emerged with his debut solo album, Lightning on the Mountain & Other Short Stories. The album is a a...

  13. Cindy Emch of Secret Emchy Society

    Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Cindy Emch of the band Secret Emchy Society. Cindy’s music is a blend of Americana, California Country, Gothbilly, Honky Tonk and Roots music. It was great getting to talk to her about her band’s new album (Gold Country, Country Gold), her influences, her...

  14. Graham Weber

    This week I interviewed Graham Weber. Graham is a proud resident of Austin, Texas, a phenomenal singer-songwriter and solo artist. He sings torch songs with his jazz combo and rock and roll with Western Youth. He’s the Artistic Director of The House of Songs, which is an organization that invites...

  15. Peter Donovan

    On this episode of the podcast I had the pleasure of talking with Seattle based singer-songwriter Peter Donovan. We discussed his new album, This Better Be Good (his very first solo album, coming out April 29, 2022), some of his prior projects (All The Real Girls, The Rose Petals), his love of…

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  16. Jaimee Harris

    This week I got to talk with Jaimee Harris. Jaimee is a phenomenal songwriter with a wonderful voice and a deep passion for music. Her 2018 album, “Red Rescue,” is an amazing collection of awe-inspiring songwriting and musicality that I highly recommend. Her mix of blunt relatability, beautiful...

  17. Nicholas Edward Williams

    Nicholas Edward Williams is a folk singer, singer-songwriter, and creator and host of the music history podcast, American Songcatcher. I had the honor to interview him this week and It was phenomenal. This episode is a bit longer than usual because there was just so much ground to cover. Nicholas...

  18. Sideways

    To celebrate the release of my single, Sideways, I had an amazing conversation with my co-writer on the song, Jeff Plankenhorn. We talked about how we came up with the premise of “Sideways,” what influences and inspirations we had for the song, how the song warped and shifted from our original...

  19. Anthony Simpkins of GemsOnVHS

    This week I was lucky enough to interview Anthony Simpkins. Anthony is a folk and roots musician and songwriter. With his YouTube channel, GemsOnVHS Anthony acts as somewhat of a modern day Alan Lomax in the way that he finds these great artists and introduces their music to a wider audience. It...

  20. Charles Wesley Godwin

    Charles Wesley Godwin is a country/folk musician and songwriter with a voice so comforting yet powerful that it can knock you off of your feet. His 2019 debut album, Seneca, set the bar high and he continues to deliver with his sophomore album, How the Mighty Fall, coming out November 5th. I had...

  21. Grace Morrison

    I had a great time this week talking with Grace Morrison. Grace has just released her brand new 12 song album entitled Daughter. The album was produced by well respected musician and producer Jon Evans and includes a co-write with Lori McKenna. Not to mention Lloyd Maines makes an appearance on...

  22. Elijah Ocean

    I was fortunate enough to interview Elijah Ocean this week. Elijah has been praised as an artist to watch in Rolling Stone, Saving Country Music, LA Weekly, Uproxx, Wide Open Country, and beyond. He just released his sixth studio album “Born Blue.” According to Elijah, this album has been a long...

  23. Dominique Pruitt

    This week I had the pleasure of talking to singer/songwriter Dominique Pruitt. Dominique has a new 5 song EP called Praying for Rain coming out July 2, 2021. I enjoyed hearing how she got her start in music, her musical goals and how her new EP came together. So for the singles she has already...

  24. May Recap

    On this episode my Mom and I recapped the crazy month that we just had including playing in Houston with Wynonna Judd among other things. As always email me at jack@jackbarksdale with questions or show ideas.

  25. Scott Nolan

    I was fortunate enough to sit down and talk with Scott Nolan. I’m a big fan of his and it was so much fun to get to interview him. Scott’s an accomplished singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Winnipeg, Canada. He has a very rare and unique sound that I absolutely love and I hope you...

  26. What We're Listening to Right Now

    Today my mom and I talk about songs that have been in our heavy rotation lately. Our lists span from John Prine and Townes Van Zandt to Lucinda Williams and Adam Carroll to Kaitlin Butts and Kyle Nix. It was a whole lot of fun. Enjoy! As always email me at [email protected] for show ideas or...

  27. Jimi Palacios

    This week my guest is Jimi Palacios of Gimme Radio and Gimme Country. Jimi also hosts a great radio show featuring roots and Americana music called Country Du Monde. I had a great time talking with Jimi about how he got into radio, who some of his favorite artist are and what some of his goals…

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  28. Diana Cox

    On today’s episode of the Roots Revival Podcast I interviewed Diana Cox with the Kessler Theater, the Heights Theater and the Kessler Presents. We talked about her numerous callings, talents, and goals. She even gave some great advice for up and coming musicians looking to book more shows. I…

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  29. Van Plating

    One of my favorite things about this podcast is getting to meet and learn about people like Van Plating! This was my first time meeting Van and I’m so glad that I had the chance to do so. We talked about her story, her music and what led her to where she is now, with an article in American...

  30. Grady Spencer

    I’m so glad to have had the opportunity to interview Fort Worth based musician, Grady Spencer. Grady and his band, The Work, have been working on a brand new album that should be coming out sometime this year! Grady shared with us some of his advice, stories, and music goals. I had such a great...

  31. H. Jack Williams

    On this week’s podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing H. Jack Williams! H. Jack has accomplished some unbelievable things over the years, like touring with The Who and writing songs for Gregg Allman, The Oak Ridge Boys, Montgomery Gentry, and Kevin Costner (Yes, that Kevin Costner!). Lately…

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  32. Billy Hartman

    On the latest episode of the Roots Revival Podcast I talk with my good friend, fellow songwriter and musical mentor, Billy Hartman. We got to talk about his writing (and how it’s changed since becoming a dad), his biggest influences, and his ideas for his second album. Billy has an amazing album...

  33. Ken Valdez

    I met Ken Valdez last year at the NAMM show in Los Angeles. Ken is an accomplished guitarist and songwriter based in Minneapolis, MN. He has played with some absolutely astonishing artists, such as Buddy Guy, Billy F. Gibbons, The Black Crowes, BB King, The WallFlowers, Jeff Healey Band, Sammy...

  34. Brandon Callies

    My latest guest on the Roots Revival Podcast is Brandon Callies. Brandon is a Texas based singer songwriter with a new album coming out April 30th called "Sunrise Diner." We talk about his album and more. Check it out!

  35. Hayes Carll

    I’ve been a fan of Hayes Carll’s music and songwriting for years and I’ve also been able to hang out and share a stage with Hayes. He’s always been just as great and as cool as his music! On this week’s episode of the podcast Hayes and I talk about how he got started in music, his dog Winnie,...

  36. Sad Songs

    On the latest episode of the Roots Revival Podcast we discuss the songs that make my mom and I cry. Sad, poignant, or sentimental — what brings on the tears for us?Listen to find out. We might even make a playlist of the songs that make us cry. As always email [email protected] for questions...

  37. Dan Navarro

    Have you ever heard the song "We Belong" performed by Pat Benatar? Well Dan Navarro co-wrote that song. I talk to Dan talk about the song, his advice for young songwriters, how he has adapted to live streaming during the pandemic and so much more. You definitely don't want to miss this episode.

  38. Jody Lee Caudle

    On this week’s episode I talk with one of my favorite people, Jody Lee Caudle. He’s a radio host, a singer/songwriter, and my friend. It was a really fun conversation and I think you will enjoy hearing some of Jody Lee’s story.

  39. The Folk Episode

    On this week's episode we talk about our favorite contemporary folk singers. Tune in to see if your favorites made the list. If we missed someone you like send me an email at [email protected].

  40. Kat Hasty

    Kat Hasty is such a talented songwriter and I’m incredibly excited she made time to be on the podcast. We covered a lot of ground in our conversation including how she went viral on TikTok, Dalton Domino and her new music. If you have any questions or have show ideas email me at...

  41. Reilly Phillips

    This week's guest comes from us all the way from California. Not only is Reilly Phillips an incredible musician and songwriter, he is also my cousin. In fact, Reilly and his family have been a huge inspiration for me and my love for music. Make sure you check out Reilly and his music on Spotify,...

  42. Matt Bizer

    I’m extremely excited about this week’s guest. Matt Bizer Is the Executive Producer and Co-Founder of the Luck Reunion and Luck Productions based at Willie Nelson’s Luck, Texas Ranch. In the episode we talk about how Luck was created, how they have navigated the pandemic, how Matt and I met in…

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  43. Influential Women Songwriters and More (Part 2)

    We’re back with another episode of the Roots Revival Podcast. It’s part 2 of our discussion of influential women songwriters. One episode just wasn’t enough and to be honest we will probably have a third episode in the near future. We discuss over 20 of our favorite artists including Holly...

  44. Matt Sorum

    We are ending 2020 with a bang. Our final Roots Revival Podcast episode of the year features my interview with Matt Sorum. Matt has played with some of the most iconic bands on earth including The Cult, Guns and Roses, Velvet Revolver and most recently he has been touring and making records with...

  45. Buck Fuffalo Family Christmas

    My guest on this episode of Jack Barksdale’s Roots Revival is my good friend Buck Fuffalo. I wanted to talk to Buck about his 6th Annual Buck Fuffalo Family Christmas benefit happening December 17-19. His event will feature 50 artists including Ray Wylie Hubbard, Cody Canada, Bart Crow and so…

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  46. My Christmas List...of Songs

    'Tis the season to talk about Christmas songs. Robert Earl Keen, Johnny Cash, Ella Fitzgerald are just a few of the artists that made our list of favorite Christmas songs. Take a listen to this episode to see who else made the cut. What are your favorite Christmas songs? Email me at...

  47. New Song

    I haven't really done a podcast like this before, but I wanted to share a new song I wrote with my friend, Billy Hartman. It's called "Painted White Line." It started as a trucker song, but I guess it really ended up being a song for anyone who travels and misses home. Let me know what you think....

  48. What We've Been Listening to Lately

    On the latest episode of the Roots Revival Podcast we discuss what music my mom and I have been listening to lately. We both made playlists of 20 songs that we’ve been spinning a lot this fall. You know we love a good playlist so if you have one we should listen to or songs and artists we should...

  49. Verlon Thompson

    On the latest episode of the Roots Revival Podcast we discuss Verlon Thompson. Verlon is an expert-level songwriter, guitarist, singer, storyteller and also one of my favorite people in the whole world. On the podcast my mom and I discuss some of my personal interactions with Verlon, his work…

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  50. Influential Women Songwriters and More (Part 1)

    On the latest episode of the Roots Revival Podcast my mom and I discuss our trifecta of women songwriters that are heavily influential on the music we love. Then we spiral off into other women songwriters, singers and musicians that we love — we talked way longer than we usually do on a regular...

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American Songwriter wrote “Jack Barksdale has insights and awareness far beyond people twice his age, and he’s able to put them into songs that touch listeners." NPR.org said “Jack Barksdale is special.” and Premier Guitar said "Barksdale's talent is rare. He shines with earnest, unjaded passion on a foundation of will and an ability to connect.” Jack Barksdale is a folk/blues/americana singer/songwriter from Texas. Inspired by folk, rock, and blues legends, Jack started performing original music at the age of nine and has already shared the stage with Wynonna Judd, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Junior Brown, John Fullbright, and Hayes Carll. Recently Jack launched a podcast focused on songwriters and songwriting called Jack Barksdale's Roots Revival Podcast.In October 2023 Jack launched a 7 song instrumental EP entitled Phantom Trails. Earlier in 2023 Jack released a single "Dreamer" which was added to Spotify's Emerging Americana Playlist. His previous single “Gone" has garnered well over

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