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Byron Duffin

Sharing our love of live music, from dive bars, festivals to stadium events. One on one interviews with the artists, song writers and venues, one mile at a time!

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  • S3 · E251
    Yesterday · 29 min

    Erik Stucky: From Colorado to Nashville | Songs, Stories & a Mandolin

    Send us Fan Mail Erik Stucky is a Colorado-born singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends Americana, roots, country, folk, soul, jazz, and bluegrass influences into a sound distinctly his own. Raised among the rugged mountains of Western Colorado, Stucky's connection to music began early when he picked up his first mandolin at just eight years old. That mandolin would eventually take him far beyond Colorado. After releasing his debut album, Stray Clouds, in 2017, Erik packed his instruments and headed for Nashville, where he continued developing his songwriting and building a career as a touring musician. Influenced by artists including New Grass Revival and Lyle Lovett, Stucky has developed an approach that combines thoughtful lyric writing, acoustic instrumentation, and arrangements that aren't afraid to cross traditional genre lines. His sophomore album, Good Vibrations, released in 2021, demonstrated that versatility by bringing together elements of country, soul, jazz, pop, and Americana. Performing primarily on mandolin and guitar, Erik combines the traditions of roots music with a contemporary singer-songwriter sensibility. Over the course of his career, Erik has performed across the United States and Europe and has been featured by outlets including RFD-TV, Today in Nashville, The Cowboy Channel, The Bluegrass Situation, and Nashville Entertainment Weekly. His work has also received praise from Americana UK, Roots Music Report, M Music & Musicians Magazine, and award-winning country music legend Crystal Gayle. Erik's newest chapter is Bag of Bones, his third project and first EP. The five-song collection features "Bag of Bones," "Night Train," "Jealous of the Wind," "Because You're Right," and "Crying Side of You," with Stucky taking on the roles of songwriter, lead singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. In 2026, Erik was also part of the songwriter lineup at the Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival in Cedaredge, Colorado, alongside artists including Martin Gilmore, Andy Sydow, Havilah Rand, Deb Scheer, Susan Gibson, Kalyn Beasley and others, with Rodney Crowell serving as the festival headliner. For Musical Miles Podcast, Erik Stucky represents a great intersection of what the show is all about: Colorado roots, miles traveled, songs written, and stories collected along the way. From picking up a mandolin as an eight-year-old in Western Colorado to pursuing music in Nashville and performing internationally, Erik continues to build his career one song and one stage at a time. Real Roads – Real Songs – Real Stories. MORE ABOUT ERIK STUCKY: Website: https://share.google/eVfzjRNdqasLGmY7B Instagram: https://share.google/qqY65LPOkZXYKpGkA Facebook: https://share.google/CRMsI8mG0HqFQc99W Spotify: https://share.google/LS3OqxtrhFkCJZHHg Bandcamp: https://share.google/ksm2WMxdamgcfvYSr 🎵 In This Episode: • Erik Stucky interview • Folk Music • Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival • Songwriter MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #erikstucky, #mandolinplayer, #folkmusic, #klosguitars, #americanamusic, #songwriter, #grandmesasongwriterfest #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E250
    Wednesday · 30 min

    Andy Sydow | Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist & Producer

    Send us Fan Mail Andy Sydow is a Colorado singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and podcaster whose music blends Americana, folk, roots rock, and the classic singer-songwriter tradition. Originally from the Denver area, Andy spent an important chapter of his career living and working in Nashville before recently returning home to Colorado. Now based once again in the Denver area, he brings the experiences, relationships, and musical growth gained in Music City back to the Colorado music community where much of his career began. A versatile musician and storyteller, Sydow has spent more than a decade developing a sound built around thoughtful lyrics, memorable melodies, and musicianship that can move effortlessly from acoustic guitar and lap steel to piano and full-band roots rock. His music has drawn comparisons to artists including Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. Sydow has toured nationally and internationally and has shared bills with an impressive roster of artists, including John Hiatt, Shane Smith & The Saints, Dawes, Lucero, Brett Dennen, Chuck Prophet, Dick Dale, and Anders Osborne. His songwriting has also earned considerable recognition. He has been a two-time Kerrville New Folk Songwriter Competition finalist and a 2024 Telluride Troubadour Contest finalist, along with receiving recognition in several other songwriting competitions. A major chapter in Andy's recording career came with his 2024 album Night Skin, produced by acclaimed New Orleans singer-songwriter and guitarist Anders Osborne at Dockside Studio in Louisiana. Osborne also performed on the project alongside percussionist Mike Dillon and bassist Casandra Faulconer. The album helped introduce another side of Sydow's songwriting and musicianship while further establishing him within the independent Americana and roots-music community. Andy's creativity extends well beyond the traditional singer-songwriter format. After studying orchestration and film composition, he arranged and scored his own material for classical musicians, resulting in the 2023 EP Measure 1: Orchestral Arrangements by Andy Sydow. He's also worked as a producer, helping other artists develop their music while continuing to write, record, and perform his own material. When he's not making music, Andy also sits on the other side of the microphone as host of the Middle Class Rock Star podcast, where he talks with musicians and music-industry professionals about the realities of building and sustaining a career in music. Andy joined the lineup of songwriters at the 2026 Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival in Cedaredge, Colorado, bringing his songs and stories to an event built around the craft of songwriting. For Musical Miles Podcast, Andy's story is about more than the songs. It's about the miles between Colorado and Nashville, the lessons learned along the way, and ultimately finding his way back home to Denver while continuing to build a career as a songwriter, performer, producer, and storyteller. From intimate songwriter rounds and full-band rock shows to orchestral arrangements, record production, and podcasting, Andy Sydow represents today's independent musician—an artist willing to follow a great song wherever the road leads. More About Andy Sydow: Website: https://share.google/O9NZRIk8JMNzd1cbC Instagram: https://share.google/pwmtiLGTEZHpRcojO Facebook: https://share.google/8gTshSwh7QbT4x4q9 Spotify: https://share.google/Vzud4KuaKHOy7FpK0 🎵 In This Episode: • Andy Sydow interview • Folk Music • Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival • Songwriter MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #andysydow, #folkmusic, #klosguitars, #americanamusic, #songwriter, #grandmesasongwriterfest #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E253
    Tuesday · 19 min

    Byron Duffin | What I Wish I’d Known About Retirement Before Starting a Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail Byron Duffin is the creator and host of the Musical Miles Podcast, but becoming a podcaster was never part of his retirement plan. After a longtime career as a manufacturing executive, Byron unexpectedly found himself retired and facing a question familiar to a lot of people entering a new chapter of life: “What do I do now?” The answer came from his daughter, Kallie, who suggested that Byron and his wife, Shanda, turn their lifelong love of live music into a podcast. In July 2024, Musical Miles Podcast was born. Just two weeks later, Byron conducted his first interview with singer-songwriter Heath Clark—whose family band had performed at Byron and Shanda’s wedding reception in 1983. What started almost on a whim quickly became far more than a retirement hobby. Today, Byron and Shanda travel the country attending songwriter festivals, concerts, Western music gatherings, rodeos and music events, sitting down face-to-face with the people who make the music happen. One principle has remained at the heart of the show from the beginning: the interviews are conducted in person. For Byron, being in the same room with an artist—and often in the places where their music is actually being performed—creates conversations that simply can't be duplicated through a screen. The show has grown dramatically since that first interview. Apple Podcasts currently lists Byron Duffin as the creator of Musical Miles Podcast and more than 240 episodes, while Buzzsprout identifies Byron as host and Shanda Duffin as co-host. Along the way, Byron has interviewed everyone from unknown and emerging independent artists to award-winning performers and Hall of Fame-caliber songwriters. But the mission has remained the same: give artists a place to tell their stories, preserve the stories behind the songs, introduce listeners to new music, and celebrate the venues, festivals and fans that keep live music alive. For Byron, retirement didn't mean slowing down. It meant discovering an entirely different road. The microphone, camera equipment, editing, social media, YouTube, websites, travel schedules and endless hours required to build a podcast were things he had to learn along the way. And that's become part of his story too—the lessons, mistakes, surprises and opportunities that come from starting over at an age when you're supposedly supposed to be winding down. What began with the question “What am I going to do in retirement?” has turned into thousands of miles traveled, hundreds of conversations and an unexpected second act built around something Byron and Shanda have loved their entire lives: music and the people behind it. Real Roads. Real Songs. Real Stories. That's Musical Miles—and for Byron Duffin, it's proof that retirement doesn't have to be the end of the story. It can be the beginning of the best chapter yet. Musical Miles Podcast 🎵 In This Episode: • Byron Duffin • What I Wish Id Known before retiring • Starting a Podcast • What you need to know MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #byronduffin, #musicpodcasthost, #klosguitars, #americanamusic, #songwriter, #songwriterfestivals, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E249
    Monday · 39 min

    Deb Scheer | It’s Never Too Late to Chase the Songwriting Dream

    Send us Fan Mail Deb Scheer is a Colorado singer-songwriter whose music reflects a lifetime of influences ranging from folk and Americana to country, jazz, and musical theater. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Deb has called Colorado home since 1984, bringing both her East Coast beginnings and Western experiences into her songwriting. Music has been part of Deb's life since her teenage years. She began singing and playing in high school, even starting a country band during her senior year. Her passion for music continued into college, where she began writing her own songs and ultimately earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from SUNY Oswego. Like many songwriters, Deb's musical journey didn't follow a straight line. She stepped away from performing and songwriting for a period to raise her family, but the desire to create music never disappeared. Eventually she returned to writing and performing with a renewed perspective, spending recent years learning from and working with accomplished songwriting mentors in Nashville. That commitment to developing her craft earned Deb recognition in 2024 when she was selected as a Bronze Scholar in the inaugural John Cirillo Songwriting Scholarship program, an organization created to support and encourage songwriters through education, mentorship and community. Deb has also become part of Colorado's growing songwriter community. She appeared at the Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival in both 2025 and 2026, joining accomplished writers for intimate performances built around original songs and the stories behind them. Musical Miles Podcast caught up with Deb at the 2026 Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival, where we had the opportunity to talk about her music, songwriting journey and what it means to return to a creative passion after putting it aside to raise a family. Deb Scheer's story is a great reminder that there is no expiration date on chasing a dream. Sometimes the miles between where you started and where you ultimately arrive are exactly what give you the stories worth turning into songs. Real Roads – Real Songs – Real Stories. 🎵 In This Episode: • Deb Scheer interview • Folk Music • Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival • Songwriter MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #DebScheer, #folkmusic, #klosguitars, #americanamusic, #songwriter, #grandmesasongwriterfest #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E248
    September 4 · 27 min

    Martin Gilmore | Award-Winning Songwriter Keeping Bluegrass & Western Music Alive

    Send us Fan Mail Martin Gilmore is an award-winning Colorado singer-songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator whose music lives at the intersection of folk, bluegrass, Americana, and the musical traditions of the American West. Raised on the prairies of the Nebraska Panhandle and now based in the Denver area, Gilmore has built a career around preserving traditional roots music while creating original songs for a new generation. And the accolades are impressive. Martin won the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Troubadour Competition in 2024, the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase in 2024, and was a 2025 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk winner. He was also nominated for the 2025 IBMA Momentum Award for Mentor of the Year. Martin's career reaches far beyond Colorado. He has performed throughout the United States and internationally, including Ireland, Canada, Egypt and Cyprus. He has shared stages with artists including The Infamous Stringdusters, Stephen Stills and Judy Collins, while his Martin Gilmore Trio was selected as an official showcase group at the 2021 IBMA World of Bluegrass. He's also a dedicated music educator. Martin has taught folk and bluegrass music through the University of Northern Colorado, Swallow Hill Music Association, and the University of Denver Enrichment Program, sharing his knowledge of guitar, songwriting, singing, bluegrass and American roots-music history with the next generation of musicians. His recent work continues to explore Western stories and traditions. His 2025 release Thea Is a Light Blue was followed by "The Dry & Dusty West" and the 2026 release "Last Ride of an Old Cowhand." "The Dry & Dusty West" combines traditional bluegrass instrumentation with orchestral arrangements from the Colorado Symphony and celebrates the stories and landscapes of Colorado. Musical Miles Podcast caught up with Martin Gilmore at the 2026 Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival in Cedaredge, Colorado, where we talked about songwriting, bluegrass, Western music, teaching, and a musical journey that has taken him from the Nebraska plains to stages around the world. More About Martin Gilmore: Website: https://share.google/i0wSlLg01ciMeRePh Instagram: https://share.google/UCECvQJ4ddyTvDpcN Facebook: https://share.google/th2qPvlE1UsRr758t Bandcamp: https://share.google/mqgxDz7J9QRZ5MT0G 🎵 In This Episode: • Martin Gilmore interview • Americana Music • Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival • Songwriter MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #martingilmore #bluegrass #klosguitars, #americanamusic, #songwriter, #grandmesasongwriterfest #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E247
    September 2 · 36 min

    Havilah Rand | Songwriting, Storytelling & Inspiring the Next Generation

    Send us Fan Mail Havilah Rand is an award-winning singer-songwriter, performer, and educator whose career has taken her from the jazz halls of New York City and the post-grunge music scene of Seattle to Austin's legendary songwriter community and stages throughout the United States and Europe. Her music moves comfortably between Americana, folk, blues, jazz, and country, driven by thoughtful lyrics, soulful vocals, and a lifelong commitment to storytelling. Havilah's relationship with songwriting began remarkably early. She started composing songs around the age of six on an old piano given to her family and grew up listening to artists including James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, The Rolling Stones, and The Police. Her talent eventually led her to study at Interlochen Arts Academy and the Manhattan School of Music, where she received formal training in jazz and classical vocal technique. After leaving New York, Havilah headed west to Seattle, where she fronted the pop-rock band Wish before picking up the guitar and pursuing a solo career. She recorded her first three albums in the Pacific Northwest and spent more than a decade touring regionally and nationally. Her musical journey later carried her to Europe, including Ireland, the United Kingdom and the Mediterranean, before she relocated to Austin, Texas, in 2007. She is now based in Bellingham, Washington. Over the course of her career, Havilah has released five full-length albums, with songwriting that combines poetic lyricism with groove-oriented Americana. Her catalog includes Superfarmhouse, Bengalese Butterflies and A High Wave, along with more recent releases including "Walk With Me," "Come Back to the Living," and "Catherine." A sixth full-length project, Mountains, is slated for release in late 2026. But Havilah's work reaches well beyond the stage. She is a National Board Certified Teacher with a master's degree in teaching and the founder of Holistic ArtVentures, which uses songwriting to encourage creativity, empathy, collaboration, and confidence. Through her songwriting programs and LifeSong Project, she has worked with hundreds of children and elders, helping people transform their own experiences and stories into songs. Her work has also earned her a nomination for the Esme Barrera Music in Education and Activism Award. In June 2026, Havilah brought those worlds together in Colorado, leading a Young Songwriter Summer Camp connected with the Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival. Young participants learned lyric and melody writing and were given the opportunity to perform during the festival's opening concert. Musical Miles Podcast met up with Havilah Rand at the 2026 Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival in Cedaredge, Colorado, where we had the opportunity to hear more about the life, music, travels, and experiences behind the songs. She's an artist whose story demonstrates that songwriting can be much more than entertainment—it can be a way of connecting generations, preserving stories, and helping others discover their own voice. More about Havilah Rand: Website: https://share.google/x0aHmns79xnVh2ZHE Instagram: https://share.google/BJhHU2EDpibqPpPLM Facebook: https://share.google/ByrX1SlLCkNYLMuRs Spotify: https://share.google/yQbXedhXWCdcAFi5K Soundcloud: https://share.google/9PUO7muooyNCRO68d 🎵 In This Episode: • Havilah Rand interview • Americana Music • Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival • Songwriter MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #havilahrand #klosguitars, #americanamusic, #songwriter, #grandmesasongwriterfest #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E246
    August 31 · 20 min

    Green Room Stories with Braxton Hamblen | Dusty Vaquero Days

    Send us Fan Mail Braxton Hamblen is a Northern Colorado singer-songwriter whose music is firmly rooted in the Western way of life, blending influences from Red Dirt country, cowboy music, and indie folk. Raised around agriculture, horses, and small-town life, Braxton doesn't simply write about the cowboy lifestyle—he lives it, spending time team roping and helping his family train horses when he's not making music. Braxton picked up the guitar at an early age and began developing his own songs while still young. Influenced by artists such as Turnpike Troubadours, Cross Canadian Ragweed, and Stoney LaRue, he's developed a sound built around honest songwriting, Western storytelling, and experiences drawn from his own life. His growing catalog includes his 2024 album Broken Boys Dream, along with songs including "Cowboy Dreams," "Mexican Pony," "Shit Colts," "Watch Me Pack," and "Work in Progress." His music reflects a young artist carrying the traditions of the West forward while putting his own stamp on the independent country and Red Dirt scene. Musical Miles Podcast caught up with Braxton during Dusty Vaquero Days in Gillette, Wyoming, for an informal conversation in the green room. Away from the stage and without the formality of a traditional sit-down interview, Braxton joined us for a relaxed chat about his music, his cowboy roots, songwriting, and the experiences shaping his journey as an artist. Braxton Hamblen represents exactly the kind of artist we love discovering on the road—a working cowboy, songwriter, musician, and storyteller whose songs come from a life genuinely lived. Real Roads – Real Songs – Real Stories. More about Braxton Hamblen: Instagram: https://share.google/GPcxPxTHVabGfVYH1 Facebook: https://share.google/9Os7AABOKRkxIhkIn Spotify: https://share.google/B6c26fzFZ3bYEZZo3 🎵 In This Episode: • Braxton Hamblen interview • Green Room Conversation • Dusty Vaquero Days • Cowboy Music MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #braxtonhamblen, #cowboymusican, #dustyvaquerodays #klosguitars, #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E245
    August 28 · 43 min

    Jimmy Cantwell | Cowboy Songs, Horses & Stories from the American West

    Send us Fan Mail Jimmy Cantwell is a Colorado-based singer-songwriter and second-generation horseman whose music is rooted in the real-life experiences of the American West. A soldier, horse trainer, working cowboy and storyteller, Cantwell has spent years gathering the kind of experiences that can’t be manufactured—and he has turned those miles, horses, hard work and lessons learned into authentic country and Western songs. Cantwell has ridden colts, trained horses for both the public and the U.S. Army, and picked up cowboy day work along the way. That background gives his songwriting an unmistakable authenticity. Rather than simply singing about Western life, Cantwell writes from a life he has actually lived. His music moves comfortably between traditional country, Western music and the storytelling traditions that have long connected cowboys through song. His talent has also earned recognition within the Western music community. Cantwell took first place in the 2024 IWMA Colorado Chapter Talent Round-Up, further establishing himself among a new generation of performers carrying Western music forward. In 2026, Cantwell made his debut at the prestigious 41st National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, presented by the Western Folklife Center. There he performed alongside artists including Brigid & Johnny Reedy and Dakota Holdaway, sharing original songs such as “Maybe Someday,” “Worlds Collide,” “Fiddlers Lament,” “Sleepless, Thoughtful, Nights,” “Cowboy Till I Die,” and “Cicada Song.” That Elko appearance helped introduce Cantwell to an even wider Western audience, with his thoughtful songwriting and musicianship drawing attention as part of the next generation of Western performers. Cantwell continues to write, record and perform, including the 2026 release “Tonight’s The Night I Start Drinking” on Cloverdale Records. At his core, Jimmy Cantwell represents what makes Western music endure: real experiences turned into real songs. Whether the story comes from horseback, military service, a day’s cowboy work or another stretch of road, Cantwell delivers it without pretense. As his National Cowboy Poetry Gathering biography puts it, at the end of the day he’s simply a “good ol’ cowboy singer.” More About Jimmy Cantwell: Instagram: https://share.google/20uveiRrv4TuabFyw Facebook: https://share.google/mpYHj29bQalD0WtzQ Spotify: https://share.google/9tFI4x8DK0rm10nQj 🎵 In This Episode: • Jimmy Cantwell interview • US Cavalry • Dusty Vaquero Days • Cowboy Music MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #jimmycantwell, #cowboymusican, #dustyvaquerodays #klosguitars, #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E244
    August 26 · 36 min

    Zach McGinn of Dolly Shine | The Road, the Songs & the Next Chapter

    Send us Fan Mail Zach McGinn is a Texas singer-songwriter whose music is rooted in the grit, honesty, and storytelling of the Texas and Red Dirt tradition. Best known for his work with Dolly Shine, McGinn has spent years building a reputation through authentic songs, relentless touring, and a genuine connection with the people who come to hear the music. With Dolly Shine, McGinn became part of the Texas music scene with a sound that blends country, rock, Americana, and Red Dirt influences. Years on the road have given him a perspective that reaches well beyond simply writing and performing songs. His story is also about longevity—learning how to evolve as an artist while balancing the demands of touring, family, and fatherhood. McGinn is also entering another exciting chapter as a member of The Moonhowlers, a trio featuring Zach McGinn, Ross Cooper, and Hayden Redwine. The project brings three established songwriters and performers together, combining their individual influences and strengths into a collaborative sound built around songwriting, friendship, and the Texas/Americana music tradition. For Zach McGinn, the road has never been only about chasing the next show. It has been about writing songs that mean something, building lasting relationships with fans and fellow musicians, and continuing to grow without losing sight of the people and experiences that inspired the music in the first place. On this episode of the Musical Miles Podcast, Zach joins Byron Duffin to talk about the journey with Dolly Shine, life on the road, songwriting, family, and what lies ahead as he continues writing the next chapter of his career. More About Zach McGinn: Instagram: https://share.google/c0PtTPoVgpQnTgYal Facebook: https://share.google/iwonl2DhNF4SBlCZF Spotify: https://share.google/3q7lhe9dXfJwZ02pA 🎵 In This Episode: • Zach McGinn interview • Dolly Shine • Dusty Vaquero Days • Moon Howlers MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #zachmcginn, #dollyshine, #dustyvaquerodays #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E243
    August 24 · 16 min

    Brady Stovall | Chasing the Cowboy Music Dream Inspired by Dave Stamey

    Send us Fan Mail Brady Stovall is a singer-songwriter bringing an authentic, lived-in voice to the modern Western music scene. Hailing from California’s San Joaquin Valley, Stovall didn’t grow up in the cowboy lifestyle—but once he found it, he dove in headfirst. Today, the experiences he’s collected working with horses, packing mules through the Sierra Nevada and playing late-night stages have become the foundation for his songwriting. Stovall’s music is rooted in traditional country and cowboy storytelling, drawing inspiration from old cowboy ballads, pack-string trails, working ranches and the characters encountered along the way. Rather than simply singing about Western life from a distance, Stovall has lived much of what finds its way into his songs—from packing mules in the Sierras to riding broncs in California’s San Joaquin Valley. That firsthand experience gives his songwriting an honesty and grit that feels increasingly rare in modern country music. His sound combines the storytelling tradition of classic country with a raw, contemporary approach. Songs such as “Headin’ Out Showin’” showcase that connection between working Western culture and original country music. Stovall is also gaining recognition beyond his home territory. He is part of the lineup for the 42nd National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, one of the premier gatherings celebrating cowboy poetry, music and Western culture. Whether he’s horseback in the mountains, riding Ranch Broncs or standing behind a microphone with a guitar, Brady Stovall represents a new generation carrying traditional Western storytelling forward—writing songs about the people, places and experiences that continue to define life in the America More About Brady Stovall: Instagram: https://share.google/RFzBwAdEC1cmRxTpv Facebook: https://share.google/HU7bqIFR6of4xLmd9 Sound Cloud: https://share.google/Jrzh72G3TLJzIIwiR 🎵 In This Episode: • Brady Stovall interview • California Cowboy • Dusty Vaquero Days • Emerging Artist MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #bradystovall, #dustyvaquerodays #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, #emergingartist Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E242
    August 21 · 37 min

    Matt Robertson | The Real Cowboy Behind the Songs | Award-Winning Western Music

    Send us Fan Mail Matt Robertson is the genuine article—a working cowboy, horseman and award-winning Western singer-songwriter whose music is drawn from a life spent horseback. Raised in Wheatland, Wyoming, Robertson grew up starting colts as a young teenager and riding broncs before traveling throughout the American West and Canada cowboying and training horses. Today, he and his wife Paige make their home in Prescott, Arizona, where he continues training horses and writing songs. Robertson began playing and writing music around the age of 16, finding inspiration in legendary Western artists Ian Tyson and Chris LeDoux. Rather than simply writing songs about cowboy culture, Robertson writes from firsthand experience. Horses, bronc riding, ranch work, rodeo, wide-open country and the people who make their living in the West provide the stories behind his music. Over more than two decades as a songwriter and performer, Robertson has built an impressive catalog of original Western music. His albums include Makin' History, Just Cowboyin', Bronc Star, Bronc Scholar, The Dusty Ones, Arizona, and his 2026 release, Too Pretty for the Wagon. Songs including “Just Cowboyin’,” “Day Workin’ Cowboy,” “Makin’ History,” “Bronc Star,” and “Arizona” have helped establish him as a distinctive contemporary voice in cowboy music. His work earned major recognition from the Academy of Western Artists when Robertson received three honors for his 2024 work: Western/Cowboy Male Vocalist, Arizona was named Western/Cowboy Album, and “The Letter” was selected as Western/Cowboy Song. Robertson has also taken his music to some of the most respected stages and gatherings celebrating Western culture. He has appeared as a featured artist at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, performed at the Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Dusty Vaquero Days and numerous events throughout the Mountain West. What separates Matt Robertson from many performers is simple: the cowboy in his songs isn't a character. It's his life. Whether he's singing about a good horse, a hard day's work, bronc riders, ranch families or the disappearing traditions of the West, Robertson brings an authenticity that can only come from someone who has actually lived the stories he's telling. Matt Robertson isn't just keeping cowboy music alive—he's documenting the modern American West one song, one horse and one story at a time. More About Matt Robertson: Website: https://share.google/ZJzAJYM9HgK3Ni9NW Instagram: https://share.google/CCxEKL9wU8ybzrYWl Facebook: https://share.google/WY0NnofgXXUHyQwvF Spotify: https://share.google/z5TMBUpI7KuUAopbs Functional Fit Foundry: Paige Callaway Owner\Designer Website: https://share.google/n1XQJ9oljIvRj1c5h Instagram: https://share.google/fq4tpQmWN44kw69aR 🎵 In This Episode: • Matt Robertson interview • Colt Starting • Dusty Vaquero Days • Award Winning Artist MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #mattrobertson, #coltstarting , #dustyvaquerodays #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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    August 19 · 49 min

    Trinity Seely | Award-Winning Western Singer-Songwriter | Songs from a Life in the Saddle

    Send us Fan Mail Trinity Seely is an award-winning Western singer-songwriter, horsewoman and storyteller whose music comes directly from a life lived in the saddle. Raised in the rugged Chilcotin region of British Columbia, Seely grew up working on her family’s guest ranch before her journey carried her across the American West, including cattle ranches in Wyoming, Nebraska and Montana. Those experiences became the foundation for songs that capture the realities of ranch life, horses, family, cowboys and the enduring traditions of the West. Seely released her self-titled debut album in 2011, followed by Old Poly Rope in 2013, Cowboy’s Wage in 2015, Camp to Camp in 2018 and her latest full-length album, Lessons I’ve Learned, in 2024. Her songwriting blends traditional Western music, folk and country with something that can’t be manufactured — firsthand experience. Her work has also earned significant recognition within the Western music community. Seely was named one of True West magazine’s favorite Western artists of 2012 and received multiple Western Music Association and Academy of Western Artists nominations. Her song “Cowboy Hat” earned the Western Music Association’s 2014 Song of the Year honor. Another career highlight came with “The Hand,” co-written with legendary cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell. The song earned the Western Writers of America Spur Award for Best Song in 2016. Her album Cowboy’s Wage was also archived in the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, further recognizing Seely's contribution to preserving the musical traditions and stories of the American West. Seely has appeared at some of Western culture’s best-known gatherings, including the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, the Heber City Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival, the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering and the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering. Her music has even taken her internationally, including performances in Germany where she shared the stories and traditions of Western ranch life. Today, Trinity serves as Director of the Horse Department at The Thacher School in Ojai, California, the same school she attended as a teenager. There she combines another lifelong passion — horses — with mentoring young people. The role continues a remarkable journey that has always revolved around horses, family, ranching and music. At the heart of Trinity Seely’s music is authenticity. She isn't simply singing about Western life from a distance — she has lived it. From British Columbia to ranch country across the American West, her songs preserve the perspective of the cowgirl, ranch wife, mother and horsewoman while carrying those stories forward for another generation. Trinity Seely represents Western music at its most genuine: real horses, real ranches, real experiences and songs written from a life lived beneath a Western sky. More About Trinity Seely: Website: https://share.google/dpnafiU3lrVthuOg2 Instagram: https://share.google/69AwbRDQ285t60D3H Spotify: https://share.google/STwJe8X3k9DWof9Ol 🎵 In This Episode: • Trinity Seely interview • Thatcher School • Dusty Vaquero Days • Award Winning Artist MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #trinityseely, #thatcherschool, #dustyvaquerodays #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E240
    August 17 · 26 min

    Ryan Klein | The Man Behind the Music — Songwriter, Manager & Promoter

    Send us Fan Mail Ryan Klein has built a career in independent country music by understanding the business from both sides of the stage. A songwriter, musician, artist manager, and promoter, Klein has been closely connected with The Lowdown Drifters, first as a guitarist and songwriter and later helping guide the band's career through Gold Towne Music. His songwriting credits include “Give Up On the Dream,” recorded by The Lowdown Drifters with Dalton Domino, as well as “The Ballad of the Reef Shadow.” As the owner of Gold Towne Music, Klein has expanded his role from making music to developing and managing artists. His management work includes The Lowdown Drifters and singer-songwriter Kellen Smith, giving him firsthand experience in the challenges of building careers in today's independent country and Americana landscape. Klein is also one of the driving forces behind Dusty Vaquero Days in Gillette, Wyoming. Working alongside cowboy, filmmaker, and Dusty Vaquero founder J.B. Zielke, Klein helped create a festival centered on artists with genuine connections to ranching, agriculture, Western culture, and the cowboy way of life. The event brings together regional and national performers while keeping authentic storytelling and independent music at its core. Ryan Klein represents the increasingly important independent side of the music industry—someone who has written the songs, played the shows, traveled the miles, managed the artists, and helped create the stages for others to perform on. His perspective offers a unique look behind the curtain at what it really takes to build an artist's career, promote live music, and keep authentic country and Western music moving forward. 🎵 In This Episode: • Ryan Klein interview • Event Promoter • Dusty Vaquero Days • Songwriter MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #ryanklein, #dustyvaquerodays #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E239
    August 14 · 36 min

    Richard Inman | The Canadian Troubadour Keeping Real Country Music Alive

    Send us Fan Mail Richard Inman is a Canadian country and folk singer-songwriter whose deep baritone voice, understated guitar work, and unvarnished storytelling have earned him a devoted following throughout Canada and beyond. Raised in southeastern Manitoba and shaped by time spent on the Canadian prairies, Inman writes songs about ordinary people, hard miles, heartache, home, and the landscapes that surround them. Country music was part of Inman’s life from an early age. He grew up hearing artists such as Johnny Cash and George Jones, eventually beginning to write his own songs as a teenager. Those traditional influences remain evident in a style that favors honest lyrics and memorable stories over polished trends. Inman has built his reputation the old-fashioned way: one song, one stage and thousands of miles at a time. His touring has taken him from intimate prairie bars to festivals and international performances in countries including Denmark and Germany. His years of relentless touring and a residency at Winnipeg's celebrated Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club helped establish him as an important voice in the Canadian country and roots scene. His catalog includes releases such as 30 Days, Richard Inman, Hasta La Vista, Come Back Through, Inman, and more recent songs including “Lethbridge County Blue,” “Gone,” and 2025's “Hell Of A Daydream.” His 2022 album Come Back Through was recorded in Manitoba and Alberta, with Inman handling vocals, acoustic guitar and drums and co-producing the project with Kevin Peters. What makes Richard Inman especially suited for the Musical Miles Podcast is the authenticity behind the music. He's a road-tested troubadour whose songs feel lived rather than manufactured—music rooted in country tradition, prairie life and the experiences of the people he's encountered along the way. In this episode, Byron Duffin sits down with Richard Inman for a conversation about songwriting, life on the road, the experiences behind his music, and the kind of authentic country storytelling that continues to connect with listeners on both sides of the Canadian border. Richard Inman doesn't just sing country songs—he tells the stories of the people and places encountered along the road. More About Richard Inman: Instagram: https://share.google/E2pegNAePy2bA8Z37 Bandcamp: https://share.google/DUYA8MmBmDW0nlGC6 Spotify: https://share.google/IwZrfnL2jPbu6H9zw 🎵 In This Episode: • Richard Inman interview • Canadian Troubador • Dusty Vaquero Days • Songwriter MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #richardinman, #canadiantroubador, #dustyvaquerodays #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E238
    August 12 · 27 min

    Leah Sawyer | Champion Fiddler Keeping Western Music Alive | Musical Miles Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail Leah Sawyer is a singer, songwriter, and accomplished fiddler whose music is deeply rooted in Western Swing, traditional country, bluegrass, and Texas fiddle music. Raised in a musical family, Leah began fiddling and singing at an early age and grew up performing with Simple Gifts, the Sawyer Family Band, laying the foundation for a career built around traditional American music. Leah's talents as a fiddler quickly earned recognition on the competition circuit. She became a Junior World Fiddling Champion and National Twin Fiddle Champion, while also competing successfully in Texas fiddle contests, including a first-place finish in the Freshman Division at the Texas State Championship Fiddler's Frolics. Her musical journey eventually took her to Nashville, where she spent time developing her craft and working as a professional musician in one of the country's most competitive music communities. That experience broadened her musical range while allowing her to perform alongside and work with accomplished artists and musicians across country, Western, Western Swing, and bluegrass. Today, Leah resides in Colorado, where she continues to perform, write, and carry forward the traditions that have shaped her musical life. Her versatility on fiddle, vocals, guitar, and harmony has allowed her to work with artists including Michael Martin Murphey, Red Steagall, Mary Sarah, and Kylie Frey, as well as groups such as The Western Flyers and Dave Alexander's Big Texas Swing Band. More than simply a gifted instrumentalist, Leah is a singer and songwriter in her own right. Her original music reflects her appreciation for cowboy culture, Western Swing, traditional country, and the musicians who built those genres, while bringing her own generation's perspective to the music. In this episode of the Musical Miles Podcast, we sit down with Leah Sawyer to talk about her musical beginnings, becoming a champion fiddler, her experiences in Nashville, life and music in Colorado, songwriting, and what it means to help keep the traditions of Western and roots music alive. Singer. Songwriter. Fiddle Player. Leah Sawyer is helping carry the sound of the American West into the next generation. More About Leah Sawyer: Website: https://share.google/KxUvV7wl4qgQPfYDV Instagram: https://share.google/0H7zhkkSyqbWr1r2V Facebook: https://share.google/fJ7pfEOLLOCXqbu2r Apple Music: https://share.google/3INCbWpIfOmJqt7G6 🎵 In This Episode: • Leah Sawyer interview • Touring with Michael Martin Murphy • Dusty Vaquero Days • Award Winning Fiddle Player MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #leahsawyer, #fiddleplayer #championfiddleplayer #michaelmartinmurphy, #dustyvaquerodays #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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    August 10 · 26 min

    Carin Mari on Touring with Michael Martin Murphey | Musical Miles Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail Award-winning Colorado singer-songwriter Carin Mari has built a career on authentic storytelling, exceptional musicianship, and a deep love for the American West. Inspired by the mountains where she was born and raised, Carin's journey into country music began when longtime friend and mentor Michael Martin Murphey encouraged her to learn the classic "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart." That moment sparked a lifelong passion that has led to a remarkable career as both a recording artist and touring musician. Over the years, Carin has earned numerous accolades, including 2009 NACMA Entertainer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, Female Vocalist and Female Entertainer of the Year honors from South Plains College, and an impressive eight Colorado Country Music Awards. In 2010, she won the Texaco Country Showdown Southwest Regional Championship, earning the opportunity to perform one of her original songs on the legendary stage of Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, where she finished as the national runner-up. Carin first toured with her brothers as Carin Mari & Pony Express, releasing five albums and building a loyal fan base throughout the Western and country music communities. She later launched a successful solo career, recording acclaimed albums including Miles Per Hour, Rambling Daughter, Queen of the Mountains, and Home, showcasing her growth as both a songwriter and performer. Beyond her solo career, Carin serves as the lead guitarist in Michael Martin Murphey's Rio Grande Band, performing alongside one of Western music's most influential artists. She was also featured as a guest vocalist on Murphey's acclaimed album Tall Grass and Cool Water, singing the closing duet "Springtime in the Rockies," a performance praised for its warmth and authenticity. She has also shared the stage with artists such as Clint Black, continuing to establish herself as one of today's leading voices in Western and traditional country music. In this episode of the Musical Miles Podcast, Carin Mari shares the stories behind her music, the lessons she's learned performing alongside Michael Martin Murphey, and her passion for preserving the traditions of Western music while continuing to write songs that connect with audiences across generations. It's an inspiring conversation with an artist whose talent, humility, and dedication have made her one of the most respected singer-songwriters in the Western music community. More About Carin Mari: Website: https://share.google/qtsycxV7eszrwh0h7 Facebook: https://share.google/at2NSAVFiMvrL1wVk Instagram: https://share.google/2ab4tygQwIG6PjXsW Spotify: https://share.google/Ra1IWxjr9gPFItctv 🎵 In This Episode: • Carin Mari interview • Touring with Michael Martin Murphy • Dusty Vaquero Days • Award Winning Artist MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #carinmari, #michaelmartinmurphy, #dustyvaquerodays #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E236
    August 7 · 37 min

    Zach Aaron | The Cowboy Songwriter You Need to Know

    Send us Fan Mail Zach Aaron is the kind of songwriter whose music can only come from a life that's been lived. Hailing from Cleveland, Texas, Aaron is a singer-songwriter whose authentic blend of Texas country, folk, and Americana is rooted in hard work, real experiences, and timeless storytelling. His weathered voice, intricate finger-picked guitar style, and deeply personal lyrics have earned him a growing reputation as one of the most compelling independent artists on the Texas music scene. Before dedicating himself fully to music, Aaron served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a fighter aircraft mechanic. Today, when he's not writing songs or touring, he works as a horseshoer, and has competed in the Texas amateur rodeo circuit as a saddle bronc rider—experiences that give his songs a level of authenticity few artists can match. His music reflects the grit, sacrifice, and beauty of rural America, drawing inspiration from legends like Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Doc Watson, Willie Nelson, and Justin Townes Earle. Over the years, Zach has released four studio albums while building a loyal following through relentless touring and unforgettable live performances. His songs—including fan favorites like "Arizona Cowboy," "Lubbock," "Animal of Burden," and "Southeast Texas Trinity River Bottom Blues"—capture the spirit of the American West with honesty, heart, and poetic craftsmanship. In 2026, he added the live album Live Across the Tracks to his growing catalog, further showcasing the raw emotion and musicianship that define his performances. In this episode of the Musical Miles Podcast, Zach Aaron shares the stories behind his songs, the lessons learned from life on the road, rodeo arenas, and blue-collar work, and why authentic storytelling still matters in today's music. It's a conversation filled with memorable songs, hard-earned wisdom, and the unmistakable voice of an artist who writes exactly what he lives. More About Zach Aaron: Website: https://share.google/YUsCQMoHdxPMju0ca Facebook: https://share.google/aJ8afQQT8NviCPFw4 Instagram: https://share.google/t4xGGsIcj2zo36DfO Spotify: https://share.google/NlzN59jtWD50GNG52 🎵 In This Episode: • Zach Aaron interview • Texas Songwriter • Dusty Vaquero Days • Rodeo Cowboy Life MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #zachaaron, #texassongwriter, #dustyvaquerodays, #texascowboy, #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E235
    August 5 · 46 min

    Ross Cooper | PRCA Cowboy to Nashville Songwriter | Musical Miles Podcast ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Send us Fan Mail Ross Cooper is a West Texas-born singer-songwriter, storyteller, and second-generation rodeo cowboy whose music bridges authentic cowboy culture with Texas country, Americana, and the songwriting traditions of the Lone Star State. Raised around Lubbock, Cooper grew up balancing a love of horses with a love of songs, eventually earning a college rodeo scholarship and competing in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) before trading the rodeo arena for a life devoted to music. Influenced by legendary Texas storytellers including Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Robert Earl Keen, and Joe Ely, Cooper developed a songwriting style rooted in real experiences—the road, relationships, family, West Texas, and the cowboy life he actually lived. After moving to Nashville, he established himself not only as a recording and touring artist but as a respected songwriter whose songs have been recorded by artists including Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, and William Clark Green. Albums including I Rode the Wild Horses, Chasing Old Highs, and Lightning Heart have showcased Cooper's ability to combine traditional Western imagery with contemporary country and Americana storytelling. More recently, he released Live From Hotel Turkey, capturing his songs in an intimate setting at the historic Hotel Turkey in Turkey, Texas—a place that has become closely connected to his music. At the heart of Ross Cooper's music is something increasingly rare: authenticity. He isn't simply writing songs about cowboys from the outside—he's writing about a world he knows firsthand. His music carries the grit of the rodeo, the wide-open landscape of West Texas, and the emotional honesty of a songwriter determined to tell stories that mean something. More About Ross Cooper: Website: https://share.google/oxRdZCViwpDoZPlvh Facebook: https://share.google/XyOwO0iCW4U90TyAf Instagram: https://share.google/VENTFZIVjruyEAehL Spotify: https://share.google/SX786yZbwEyFcnK9h 🎵 In This Episode: • Ross Cooper interview • Nashville Songwriter • Dusty Vaquero Days • Rodeo Cowboy Life MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #rosscooper, #nashvillesongwriter, #dustyvaquerodays, #westtexascowboy, #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E234
    August 3 · 26 min

    Danielle Bennett-Chavers Remembers Her Dad | Personal Stories of Pinto Bennett

    Send us Fan Mail Step back into the rich history of Western music as Danielle Bennett-Chavers, daughter of legendary cowboy entertainer Pinto Bennett, joins the Musical Miles Podcast for a heartfelt conversation recorded during the famous Motel Cowboys Reunion in Boise, Idaho. Surrounded by the musicians and lifelong friends who helped shape Pinto's remarkable career, Danielle shares personal stories that reveal the man behind the legend and the family legacy he left behind. From growing up immersed in cowboy music and Western traditions to preserving her father's influence on today's artists, Danielle offers a unique perspective on one of the Northwest's most beloved musical pioneers. This episode explores Pinto Bennett's lasting impact on Western swing, cowboy culture, and the close-knit community that continues to celebrate his music at the annual Motel Cowboys Reunion. Whether you're a longtime fan of Pinto Bennett, a lover of Western music, or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind the legends, this is a moving conversation about family, friendship, tradition, and the enduring spirit of the American West. Recorded on location during the legendary Motel Cowboys Reunion in Boise, Idaho, this episode is a tribute to the music, memories, and people who continue to keep Pinto Bennett's legacy alive. 🎵 In This Episode: • Danielle Bennett-Chavers interview • Stories about Pinto Bennett • Famous Motel Cowboy Reunion • Songwriter Interview MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #daniellebennett-chavers, #guitarplayer, #indiecountrymusic, #indieartist , #PintoBennett, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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  • S3 · E233
    July 31 · 37 min

    JB Zielke | The Lost Cowboy and his Incredible Journey Across Six Continents

    Send us Fan Mail JB Zielke is a modern-day cowboy, adventurer, award-winning author, and storyteller whose relentless pursuit of authentic cowboy culture has taken him farther than almost anyone alive. Raised on horseback in the mountains of Colorado and the high plains of Wyoming, Zielke followed his passion for ranching and rodeo despite having no agricultural background, turning an early love for the cowboy way of life into an extraordinary global journey. Known around the world as "The Lost Cowboy," JB has cowboyed on six continents, working alongside ranchers and stockmen in places as diverse as Australia, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, Sweden, and Mongolia. His adventures have included breaking wild horses, gathering cattle in the Australian Outback, working with South American gauchos, surviving cartel violence in Mexico, and even riding reindeer with the Tsaatan people of Mongolia—one of the last cultures on Earth to use reindeer as their primary mode of transportation. His bestselling memoir, The Lost Cowboy, chronicles these unforgettable experiences while highlighting the shared values of hard work, grit, horsemanship, and stewardship that unite cowboys across the globe. The book earned two prestigious Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America, one of the highest honors in Western literature, recognizing both its compelling storytelling and contribution to preserving Western heritage. Today, JB continues to celebrate the Western way of life through his Dusty Vaquero project, documenting the craftsmen, ranchers, horsemen, poets, musicians, and everyday cowboys who keep Western traditions alive. Whether he's helping on a ranch, speaking at Western events, or sharing stories from the trail, Zielke remains committed to preserving a culture built on integrity, resilience, and adventure. On this episode of Musical Miles Podcast, JB Zielke shares incredible stories from a life spent chasing adventure around the world, the lessons he learned from cowboys on six continents, the inspiration behind The Lost Cowboy, and why the Western way of life still matters more than ever. More About JB Zielke: 🎵 In This Episode: • JB Zielke interview • The Lost Cowboy ~ Book • Dusty Vaquero Days • Cowboy Continent Hopper MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #jbzielke, #thelostcowboy, #worldtravelingcowboy, #dustyvaquerodays #cowboymusic, #songwriter, #countrymusic, #musicalmilespodcast, #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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