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Boots & Ballads

Jeremiah Craigjeremiahcraig.com
Jeremiah Craig is a cowboy boot wearing singer/songwriter. On this podcast you will hear everything from interviews with pros in the cowboy boot industry to full live concerts and behind the scenes in his songwriting process. Episode Schedule: Music Monday, Tuesday Boots Day, Whatever Wednesday, Boot Talk Thursday, Folk Music Friday.
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Episodes

Song Circle with Laura Joy

Independent singer/songwriter from Chicago, Laura Joy, hops on an Instagram live stream with me and we play a few songs! Find her online at laurajoymusic.com and of course you can always find me at jeremiahcraig.com. Enjoy!

Jun 03, 201828 min

Coffee & Music #13

Featuring “Freedom to Love” & “On a Weekend”

Jun 01, 20189 min

Ballad #49: The Strings

Quick episode today talking about the kind of strings I use for my acoustic guitars. Voice messages from Cybershots and Matty Mo

May 31, 20186 min

Coffee & Music #11

Featuring “Thistle Bill” and “Man in the Suit of Mirrors”

May 31, 201811 min

Ballad #48: Artist Interviews

Hear interviews from local artists at the Kirkland Arts Center. Geneva Baldauf, Rupa Palasamudram, Lee Kennedy, and Shima Star.

May 31, 201822 min

Ballad #46: Recording Thistle Bill

Thistle Bill officially drops Thursday May 31 but you can hear it early in this episode! I talk about the final stages of mixing the song, recording process, my favorite parts and isolated snippets from the song, and the album art. Be prepared for one weird ride on this one folks.

May 25, 201825 min

Sun Up Streaming #4

Happy Monday! Today’s morning music features “Dusty Vines” and “Thistle Bill”

May 21, 20189 min

Seattle Hypocrisy: The Head Tax

I don't talk about politics often but this is something that people need to know the truth about because there are a ton of misleading articles in the press. So I'm discussing the newly passed Head Tax in Seattle and why your city should not pass a similar tax.

May 19, 201816 min

Ballad #39: It's all about playing live

Getting back in the groove of things after playing live for the first time in over two months and what a difference it makes. Call ins from Positive Vibes and Patrick from We Live On A Planet Podcast. Featured song: "Voices in the Overtones" Live at Kirkland Arts Center.

May 15, 201819 min

Ballad #35: My First Attempt at Full Time Music

When I first went full time with music, I started a royalty-free music company called Due North Audio. I recorded a ton of tracks to be used in people's videos, podcasts, commercials, where ever! I talk about that experience a little bit, share some songs, explain what it's like recording gun sounds and more. Call ins from Step N 2 My Office (Cyber Shots) and Gypsy Clipper. Featured songs: "Modern Cowboy in the City," "Resistance is Fugile," "Mystery Skies". Find me at http://jeremiahcraig.com.

Apr 20, 201823 min

Being in the Zone with Other Musicians

I have a couple of stories from being on the E-Line in Seattle and one gets me going on a topic I think about frequently but never really bring up in conversation. That's about being in the zone musically with other musicians during a jam session. How musicians can communicate with each other without speaking and how amazing that feels. Call ins from Sheena Diane at Work at Home Mom podcast and TC Rae from Action 25. Featured song: "In the Pines" (with the whole family!)

Apr 10, 201829 min

What's My Problem Asking For Help?

One of my biggest weaknesses is asking people for help and this past weekend I had to do it quite a bit of it after my website went down. People were there to lend a hand though. This also came at a time when I was preparing my new single "3 Villainous Ministers" for release, which I play on the podcast before it drops this weekend. Dsouls Productions, Larry McGuire, Paul O'Mahony and I discuss website issues and asking people for help. Featured music: "3 Villainous Ministers" and "The Ghost Gho...

Mar 30, 201829 min

March is Washington Wine Month w/ Brynna and Geneva Baldauf

Since March is a celebration of Washington Wine, I invite Brynna Baldauf and Geneva Baldauf to share their expertise with me on the podcast. We taste a L'Ecole's 2015 Semillon and Guardian's Chalk Line red blend. Learn something new as we snob it up and enjoy these two bottles. There's always more at http://jeremiahcraig.com.

Mar 28, 201857 min

I wanted to be a history teacher growing up

While recording my latest single, I had the realization that maybe I haven't strayed too far from the career I originally had in mind growing up. Maybe there are aspects to my music that I would have pursued in teaching.

Mar 28, 201848 min

Ballad #34: My Biggest Mistake So Far

I answer the question "what's your biggest mistake?" and more. Call ins from YourNameHere Podcast amd Dsouls Productions LLC. Featured song: "This Particular Cult"

Mar 08, 201824 min

Ballad #32: YouTube Removing Your Content?

We talk about YouTube removing videos after recognizing copyright infringement from music and what can be done moving forward. Call ins from Sheena Diane of WAHM Radio, Books and More, and Sarrah Kaliski. Featured song: "Voices in the Overtones"

Mar 06, 201832 min

Ballad #29: Popular Sayings and their Origins

Today I start the topic of popular sayings and their origins. "Dead ringer" and "saved by the bell" are two such sayings linked to old graveyard tales. Call in from Ron of Mandolin Minute. Featured song: "Busy My Spade"

Mar 01, 201816 min
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