Quiet on the Set! podcast

They say everything is bigger in Texas. That saying holds true when it comes to the voice of Ron Shumate. With a voice like an old friend, he sings songs that will take you to that special place in your life. Through good and bad times, his voice carries you through times in your life as if he was right there by your side when you were making those precious memories. With his wide vocal range and style, his voice can be as soothing as a hot cup of cocoa on a cold winter’s morning or as wild as a hurricane in the Texas Gulf! Born in Waxahachie, Texas, Ron was raised on legends such as Porter Wagner, Buck Owens, George Jones, Faron Young, Hank Williams Sr., Little Jimmy Dickens, Hank Snow, Johnny Horton, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, and Waylon Jennings, just to name a few. His love for country music goes all the way back to his childhood where he would put on “shows” for the whole family on weekend nights when his family would gather around the television to watch shows like Hee-Haw, The Porter Wagner Show, and the Buck Owens’ Ranch Show. As a teenager, he developed a wider range of musical taste and began listening to pop, R & B, and good old rock-n-roll, but his roots always led him back to his first love - country music. Voices like Ronnie Milsap, George Strait, Keith Whitley, Lee Greenwood, Kenny Rogers, and Charley Pride inspired him to create a new style of country that is all his own today. He spent the first part of his adult life trying to be “normal”, but the desire to sing his heart out in front of other country music fans finally won the battle. He left the Fort Worth/Dallas area and moved to Waco, Texas where he began playing in small bands around town. A whole new person came alive whenever he took the stage for the first time in a smoky little bar that is probably as far gone now as cheap gasoline! After singing cover tunes on stage for several years and “paying his dues”, Ron decided to try his hand at writing songs. Drawing inspiration from his own life and the lives of friends and family, he has written a number of songs that have touched the hearts of many fans on stage and off for many years. Not really knowing where to go or what to do, he spent several years honing his vocal abilities in dancehalls and nightclubs all around the U.S. trying to be “discovered” by a record label. With the newfound hope of the internet and the ability to reach the listener directly, he is recording his first album that has been a long time coming!!! You may have never heard of Ron Shumate before, but it’s a sure thing that once you have heard his voice and his songs you’ll understand why they say, “Everything is BIGGER in Texas!”

Our guest is Nicolas DeMeo, President of Seacoast Records! Nicolas DeMeo is the President of Seacoast Records, a New Major Label in Kentucky, United States ( State registered license 12/3/09). Nicolas has been in the music industry for 29 years while working as a home builder which he has been retired for 3 years . He decided to put all his effort into the Seacoast Records music label at this point in his life. He puts Jesus first and all else is secondary. Join us Wednesday night at 9 pm EST.

Stevin Marsh started his journey down the long road of Country Music and the age of 10. Stevin Traveled all over the US. Along this path Stevin had the chance to open for some wonderful Country Music Artist like: Perfect Strangers, Janie Freaky, Bobby Clinton, Brian Black, and many others. Stevin is looking forward to all the wonderful things that will be happening in 2010. Starting with the release of his album and the CMT Video’s to follow.

Dave played country music the majority of his life. From the age of 8 at the old ice house to all around Texas for 23 years, he got married, had a daughter and decided to stay at home and be a father. June 10, 2001 he gave his life to the Lord and has never looked back. God laid the words to a song in his heart called Honkytonks to Heaven and continues to give him lyrics that reflect his life, past present and future, and the chains that Jesus broke that hot summer night in June on his back porch.

We welcome country singer/songwriter Gary Helms to our show. From the hotspots of east Texas and southwest Louisiana to the traditional toe-tapping dance-halls of central and west Texas, Gary Helms has played to standing room only audiences and kept them screaming for more. Few artists have made such and impact on the Texas country music scene. Nonstop touring and professionalism have made him one of the most in demand country artist in Texas.

LaSal is a psychic medium who has been seeing the other side since she was very young. As a small child she remembers seeing 'shadow people' walking around her bedroom at nght. She has participated in Festivals for fun and entertainment, and Special Events to help raise money for charitable causes. For a long time LaSal tried to avoid acknowledging the things she was seeing, but a life altering dream she had after 9/11 changed her mind. She realized she needed to connect those on the otherside with those still here. She now does readings on her show, The Other Side Speaks. And as she always says, "If you are hoping to contact someone who has passed on, be here. You never know who will show up...." Plus she is a writer and artist! You don't want to miss this show!

We welcome Lauren Baratz-Logsted to the show. Tune in for our first 2009 show. Long time listeners may remember Lauren from her first appearance February 5th, 2008. Her newest book, "Sisters 8: Durinda’s Dangers" was released December 2008 and is making its way into the hearts of children and adults alike. Tune in to her how this book, while a great read, is also a family event. Lauren tells us how she's included her entire family into the publishing aspect.

Shelly's a late bloomer making up for lost time. She's finally going global with sharing the greatest gift God gave her... her sense of humor. Laughter is truly therapeutic, and her mission is to help you lead a happier, healthier life. Don't let the mild-mannered, middle-aged mom persona fool you. Her mantra is "If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun" -- and this Atlanta writer and comedian never misses the fun! Long time listeners may remember Shelly's first appearance April 2, 2008. Also, Shelly does the Seriously Weird News segemnt weekly for Quiet on the Set!

White Soaring Eagle joins the show. And folks, what a great show! I cannot think of a greater way to celebrate 2008 and 43 episodes than WSE outlook for 2009. Tune in to hear this amazing show!