Tales from the Front Row: The Raised Rowdy Podcast

Jackson Gardner co-hosts this week’s podcast with Nicky T where they sit down with William Clark Green to discuss the his sound, evolution as a songwriter and drive to pursue music.

Front Row or Don’t Go started in the pit and became a lifestyle. This week Nicky T and Jonny G share their first experience in the pit, stories about shows, and tips to have your best experience in the pit.

Nicky T and Jonny G recap another summer festival staple: Windy City Smokeout. If you’re a fan of barbecue, craft beer and (of course) country music, you’ll want to check this one out.

Raised Rowdy is heavily rooted in the annual pilgrimage to Fort Loramie, OH for the one and only Country Concert. In this week’s episode Nicky T and Derek break down CC ’18 camper parties, lineups, and of course, attire.

Nicky T and Derek break down CMA Fest 2018 including Pre-Fest Activities, the many firsts for Raised Rowdy, and showing true dedication to seeing Jon Pardi live.

Frank Vieira meets Nicky T at Raised Rowdy “Headquarters” to talk about the Pittsburgh music scene, becoming a father, and his party fueled single, “Fill It Up”.

Hannah Dasher talks to the boys about selling boats to get to Nashville, the rise of strong women in country music, and her love for Dolly Parton.

Nicky T and Jackson Gardner, artist and Host of Red Dirt Revival, recover from a Dierks Bentley show by discussing the previous night’s events, how being a part of the music community promotes happiness, and planning the night ahead. More of these may be in the works…

Nicky T and Derek discuss favorite venues, approaches to songwriting, and the new Play a Hank Jr. Song EP with the boys from Crawford & Power.

Clark discusses his artistic progression through a review of his discography, the inspiration for his new single “Towns Like Us” and tells some can’t miss tour stories. Watch the music video below first as we cover the production process in the episode.

Ray discusses growing up in Georgia, making connections in Nashville, and the cycles of country music.

Dustin Huff describes his Indiana roots (someone send us his original recordings!), making the leap on moving to Nashville, and goals for the future.

Kenton Bryant discusses his broad musical background, how that influenced his new EP, and the progression from playing barrooms to opening for Willie Nelson.

Nicky T meets Jackson Gardner at Jackson’s hometown venue Rinky Dink’s in Amity Pa to discuss, Life, Music, Jackson’s radio show Red Dirt Revival and Jackson’s new project Half About Women.

The Raised Rowdy crew sits down with Ryan Nelson to discuss his approach to songwriting, production, and where to procure an unlimited supply of fire wood.