Rowdy Alternative Podcast

Today we chat with Derrick from Multi Ultra about rock in Nashville, his approach to creating and much more. Follow on Social Media: Multi Ultra: @multiultra_ Sam Burgh: @raisedrowdysam Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk to CJ from Hill Country Revival about the Texas scene, wide range of influences and their upcoming release. Follow on Social Media: @hillcountryrevival Sam Burgh: @raisedrowdysam Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with Josh Mitcham about the Kentucky music scene, the music industry and his upcoming album. Follow on Social Media: Josh Mitcham: @joshmitcham Sam Burgh: @raisedrowdysam Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy  

Today we talk with Dylan Ault about his brand new album, the sounds he is exploring and much more! Follow on Social Media: Dylan Ault: @dylanaultmusic Sam Burgh: @raisedrowdysam Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk to Grizfolk about their sound, evolving with the times, and what is to come. Follow on Social Media: Grizfolk: @ Sam Burgh: @raisedrowdysam Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with Magi about their sound, how they got their start and what they have coming up. Follow on Social Media: Magi: @thebandmagi Sam Burgh: @raisedrowdysam Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy  

Today we talk to Yelawolf about his upcoming album ‘45’, trying other sounds and styles, his come up and reminisce on where he’s been and where he’s at. Follow on Social Media: Yelawolf: @yelawolf Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with Tobacco Road about how they formed, their interesting sound, touring with Flatland Cavalry and more. Follow on Social Media: Tobacco Road: @tobaccoroad.band Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we chat with Maggie Miles. We discuss her unique sound, experience in Nashville, her new single “Placebo” and what else is to come. Follow on Social Media: Maggie Miles: @_maggiemiles Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with Tori Forsyth about country music in Australia, the magic of Kentucky, her latest single and much more. Follow on Social Media: Tori Forsyth: @tori.forsyth Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with Sons of Habit. We chat about the Kentucky scene, their creativity in the studio, their upcoming music and much more. Follow on Social Media: Sons of Habit: @sonsofhabit Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk to Roger Clyne about his time in The Refreshments, his approach to songwriting and his new record Hell to Breakfast. Follow on Social Media: Roger Clyne: @rogerclyneandthepeacemakers Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk to Hannah Wicklund and chat about what she’s been up to lately, her upcoming album, her live shows and what she’s has planned coming up. Follow on Social Media: Hannah Wicklund: @hannahwicklund Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with Mike McClure and Chrislyn Lawrence of Crow & Gazelle. We chat about their new album, their partnership, creative process and much more Follow on Social Media: Crow & Gazelle: @crowandgazelle Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy  

Today we talk with Jordan Lee King about his upcoming music, his sound, Laurel Cove and much more Jordan Lee King: @jordanleeking Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with John Baumann about his creative process, his last release ‘Guy on a Rock’ and much more! Follow on Social Media: John Baumann: @johnebaumann Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk to Mac Saturn about their return, what it took to keep going and what we have to look forward to. Follow on Social Media: Mac Saturn: @mac.saturn Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we chat with Toadies drummer Mark Reznicek about their upcoming album, his process in the studio and much more! Follow on Social Media: Toadies: @thetoadies Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with Sam Morrow about his specific style, Robert Palmer’s early work being extremely underrated, his upcoming music and more. Follow on Social Media: Sam Morrow: @mamsorrow Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we chat with Talise about where she comes from, the style she plays, and the journey she has been on! Follow on Social Media: Talise: @talisetunes Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy  

This week we chat with Henry Cruz about his blues rock style, playing in Nashville, and much more! Follow on Social Media: Henry Cruz: @henrycruzmusic Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk to Dylan Ault. We chat about his rockabilly roots, his sound and what else is to come Follow on Social Media: Dylan Ault: @dylanaultofficial Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with Emily Woodhull about getting her start, finding her audience and her love for the Red Dirt scene. Follow on Social Media: Emily Woodhull: @emilywoodhullmusic Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we chat with Jack Browning about his embrace of Appalachian music and vice versa, his painting, paying tribute to Luke Bell and much more Follow on Social Media: Jack Browning: @jackbrowningartistmusician Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we chat with Dustin Brown about the scene he’s landed in, his writing methods and what is to come. Follow on Social Media: Dustin Brown: @dustinbrownsongs Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy  

Today we chat with Chloe Halpin about the scene she came up in, her songwriting, the Nashville scene, the importance of social media and more. Follow on Social Media: Chloe Halpin: @chloehalpinmusic Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk to Brother Dusty about Nashville, his very unique style, his big year ahead and what is to come. Follow on Social Media: Brother Dusty: @brotherdusty Sam Burgh: sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with Taylor McCall about his journey so far, kicking off 2026 in a great way, experimenting during his writing process and much more! Follow on Social Media: Taylor McCall: @taylormccallmusic Sam Burgh: sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy  

On this week’s Rowdy Alternative Sam interviews Nigel Dupree, exploring his musical journey, influences, and the evolution of his sound. Follow on Social Media: Nigel Dupree: @nigel_and_the_heat Sam Burgh: sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy  

Today we talk with Coyle Girelli about his impressive resume in the music work, his style and working with Mac Davis Follow on Social Media: Coyle Girelli: @coylegirelli Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk to Jeremy Pinnell about his newest record, ‘Decades’, working with Shooter Jennings, his creative process and more. Follow on Social Media: Jeremy Pinnell: @jeremypinnell Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with Cristina Vane. We chat about her blues/Americana infused style, deep dive into her writing process and look forward to what’s to come.

Today we talk to Lukas Hugunin of The Sounds of Many about the scenes they’re involved in, coming up in the modern industry and what is to come. Follow on Social Media: Lukas Hugunin: the_sounds_of_many Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with guitarist Bella Perron about her many projects over the years, the art of the guitar, her solo work and much more. Follow on Social Media: Bella Perron: @bella.perron Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we chat with Tommy Prine about taking his own paths musically, the current state of the industry, what is to come and much more. Follow on Social Media: Tommy Prine: @tommyprinemusic Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy  

Today we chat with Jess Woodland about the Nashville scene, rediscovering her passion for songwriting and what is ahead for her music. Follow on Social Media: Jess Woodland: @justjesswoodland Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with Kate Sykes. We chat about music scenes in different regions, her grunge inspired style, songwriting and much more. Follow on Social Media: Kate Sykes: @katesyykes Sam Burgh: @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative: @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy  

Today we chat with The Band Solstice. We talk about the indie rock scene, balancing music and normal life and how they experiment in the studio. Follow on Social Media: The Band Solstice (Guest): @bandsolstice Sam Burgh (Host): @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative (Podcast): @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with Enzo of the Nu-Nu Metal band, Maybe Not Safe. We chat about the current state of the scene, his fresh yet familiar style and what else is to come. Follow on Social Media: Enzo (Guest): itsmaybenotsafe |@imenzoferrari Sam Burgh (Host): @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative (Podcast): @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Today we talk to Scarhaven about their “Nu-grunge” sound, their approach to the music industry today and much more. Follow on Social Media: Scarhaven (Guest): @scarhaven Sam Burgh (Host): @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative (Podcast): @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with True Villains about their creative process, experience on America’s Got Talent, touring and much more! Follow on Social Media: True Villains (Guest): @truevillainsnashville Sam Burgh (Host): @sam_burgh Rowdy Alternative (Podcast): @rowdyalternative Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Today we talk with the CEO of nu metal himself- Holiday Kirk. We chat about the old and new of the genre, the industry, his Nu Metal Moments page, and how the scene is experiencing a current revival. Follow on Social Media: Holiday Kirk (Guest): @holidaykirk | @numetal_moment | @numetal_agenda Sam Burgh (Host): @sam_burgh Rowdy […]

In this week’s episode of Rowdy Alternative, host Sam Burgh sits down with St. Louis rock band Fivefold for an in-depth conversation about their two-decade journey through the evolving music industry. The band reflects on the growth of the local St. Louis scene, how they’ve adapted to changes in music distribution and technology, and what […]

In this episode of The Rowdy Alternative, host Sam Burgh sits down with Adam and Josh from the iconic 90s alternative rock band The Flys. Together, they reflect on the band’s early days, their rapid rise in a competitive music landscape, and the creative bond between the brothers that drove their unique sound. The conversation […]

In this week’s episode of The Rowdy Alternative, Sam Burgh sits down with Missouri-based rock band Hang Your Hate for a raw and honest conversation about their journey, sound, and upcoming projects. The band opens up about their evolution—from early connections and jam sessions to the collaborative chaos of the studio. They discuss their unique […]

Today we talk with Noah Bowman about the Red Dirt community, playing Calf Fry, his songwriting and much more. Follow on Social Media:Noah Bowman (Guest): @_noahbowman_Sam Burgh (Host): @sam_burghRowdy Alternative (Podcast): @rowdyalternativeRaised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

In this week’s episode of The Rowdy Alternative, host Sam Burgh sits down with rising country artist Trenton Fletcher for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation. Trenton opens up about his evolving creative process, the intentionality behind his songwriting, and how personal loss and resilience have shaped his music. They dive into the emotional journey […]

In this week’s episode of The Rowdy Alternative, Sam Burgh sits down with singer-songwriter Zach Russell for a candid conversation about creativity, authenticity, and carving out a unique path in today’s music world. Zach shares how leaving Nashville reignited his inspiration, leading him to embrace the natural beauty of Appalachia and reconnect with his roots […]

In this week’s episode of The Rowdy Alternative, Sam Burgh sits down with Emerson Woolf of Emerson Woolf and the Wishbones for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation. Emerson opens up about the band’s early days, their first mini-tour, and the energy fueling their upcoming EP. They discuss the origins of their breakout track “Not a […]

In this week’s episode of The Rowdy Alternative, host Sam Burgh catches up with recurring guest Graycie York, the Texas-based singer-songwriter making waves with her latest single, Call Me Crazy. Graycie opens up about her ongoing creative evolution, reflecting on how her sound continues to shift while staying rooted in honesty and emotion. They dive […]