Ray Benson is the frontman and leader of the legendary band from Texas, Asleep at The Wheel. The Wheel is celebrating 50 years of playing music in Texas and all across the world with their new album, "Riding High in Texas" - out August 22, 2025. The album is an eclectic collection of some of Ray and the band's favourite songs about Texas, and has some exciting guests feature on the album. https://www.asleepatthewheel.com
Aug 21, 2025•52 min
Cody Canada is the frontman for Cross Canadian Ragweed, and Cody Canada & The Departed. In this episode, we catch up with Cody about the reunion of Ragweed, their upcoming show in Waco, and Robert Earl Keen's upcoming Texas Flood Relief Benefit. Garrett and Josh dig in to some new music, the Poconos Mountains, and drivers in the Northeast.
Aug 18, 2025•1 hr 12 min
This episode concludes the Soul Gravy Sessions of 2022 recorded by Josh and Cody Canada. Garrett and Josh also discuss some new music, next week with 2025 Cody, and the sights and sounds of Oklahoma City airport hotels.
Aug 07, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Cody Canada is the lead singer of his band, Cody Canada and the Departed, as well as legendary Red Dirt Band, Cross Canadian Ragweed. This episode is the first in a two part series that will feature these 5 mini-podcasts. You'll hear episodes 1-3 here this week, and next week will feature 4 and 5. The last instalment of this series will feature a 2025 interview with Cody, and we'll get the updated story from Cody Canada himself.
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 47 min
On this week's episode, Garrett and Josh talk about this year's edition of the Jackalope Jamboree, in Pendleton, OR. Josh sat down with several artists at this year's fest and so this episode has a compilation of these interviews featuring Shelby Stone & Dalton Domino, Adam Odor, Tylor Ketchum of Tylor and the Train Robbers, and Jason Scott.
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 44 min
We are so back. It's a new era on the show and we are happy to welcome our new co-host Josh Crutchmer to the pod. Our guest today is Jon Grace, who has appeared on the show a few times now, he is the Executive Director of Bell County Tourism, and organizer of the wildly successful Laurel Cove Music Festival held every June in Pineville, KY. Music Featured In This Episode: Zach Russell - Born Again The website will be back soon. Apologies for my (Garrett) audio on this episode I didn't have my mi...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Emily Nenni returns to the podcast to talk about her new album, "Drive & Cry" that drops on May 3, 2024 and her MASSIVE tour that she has planned for this year. Don't miss out! BUY MUSIC https://www.emilynenni.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED Emily Nenni - Get to Know Ya - Changes - Amarillo Highway Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonu...
May 01, 2024•51 min
Cody Jinks is a country music artist from Texas. He is about to release his new studio album, "Change the Game" on March 22, 2024. BUY MUSIC https://codyjinks.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED Cody Jinks - Hippies & Cowboys Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonus podcasts! Join for as little as $1 - https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowbo...
Mar 20, 2024•43 min
Logan and Riley join us once again from Low Water Bridge Band to talk on their new album, "Back to the Valley". LWBB Swag: https://lwbbmusic.com/ Our Merch: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Sticker Mule now kindly donates a bundle of free stickers to all of our guests on the show. Check them out! https://stickermule.com/custom-stickers
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Mike sits down with TK and the boys for a chat and a game at Rebels and Renegades Music Festival in Monterey, California thehippiesandcowboys.com https://www.tkandtheholyknownothings.com/ https://www.rebelsandrenegadesfest.com/
Oct 31, 2023•11 min
Mike and BJ write a song together, MadLib style, in Monterey California at Rebels and Renegades Music Festival. thehippiesandcowboys.com https://www.americanaquarium.com/ https://www.rebelsandrenegadesfest.com/
Oct 31, 2023•5 min
Mike sits down with with Wyatt Flores and his manager, Braden Milford in Monterey, California at Rebels and Renegades Music Festival. thehippiesandcowboys.com https://wyattfloresmusic.com/ https://www.rebelsandrenegadesfest.com/
Oct 29, 2023•7 min
Mike plays some games with Mike and the Moonpies in Monterey, California at Rebels and Renegades Music Festival. thehippiesandcowboys.com https://www.themoonpies.com/ https://www.rebelsandrenegadesfest.com/
Oct 29, 2023•12 min
Brent Cobb returns to the podcast to discuss his newest album, "Southern Star". Including a deep dive into the story behind "When Country Came Back to Town". BUY MUSIC https://www.brentcobbmusic.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED Brent Cobb - Southern Star - When Country Came Back to Town - Kick the Can BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcem...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min
California's own Victoria Bailey joins Mike & Josh on the podcast to talk about her sophomore album, "A Cowgirl Rides On" set to release on October 20th. On the show you'll here the title track and her brand new single, "Snake Trails", as well as "Skid Row" off her debut album. Victoria's Website: https://www.victoriabaileymusic.com/ Our Website: thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Check out Sticker Mule: https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowbo...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr
Colter Wall joins the podcast to chat about his upcoming album, "Little Songs" that will release on July 14, 2023. BUY MUSIC https://www.colterwall.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys STICKER MULE https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonus podcasts! Join for as li...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Del Barber is a singer/songwriter from Inglis, Manitoba. Del recently released a new album, "Almanac" in April 2023. https://delbarber.com Music featured in this episode Del Barber - Flash in the Pan - Even God Almighty - Still Got You BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonus podcasts! Join for as little as $1 - https://www.patreon.co...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 149
WE ARE BACK. With a great update from our pal Josh Crutchmer, author of Red Dirt, as well as his upcoming book "The Motel Cowboy Show: On the Trail of Mountain Music from Idaho to Texas, and the Side Roads In Between" and of course, the Turnpike update source since breaking the news of their return. Music featured in this episode Turnpike Troubadours - Mean Old Sun BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, earl...
May 05, 2023•53 min•Ep. 148
Jeremy Short is an artist from Eastern Kentucky, who makes self-proclaimed "Eastern KY Space Funk" music. Jeremy's new record, "Happy Trees" drops on January 13, 2023. BUY MUSIC https://jeremyshortmusic.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED Jeremy Short - (Falling Into A) Trance - Rock of Ages - Sorry My Brother BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest ann...
Jan 09, 2023•49 min
Emily Nenni is a California-born and Nashville based country music artist. She recently released a new album, titled "On The Ranch". BUY MUSIC https://www.emilynenni.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED Emily Nenni - Can Chaser - On the Ranch - Useless BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early guest announcements, giveaways, ask questions to our guests, and bonu...
Dec 21, 2022•37 min
The Local Honeys, Montana Hobbs and Linda-Jean Stokley, are a versatile traditional music band from Kentucky. The Honeys released their self-titled album on July 15, 2022. BUY MUSIC http://www.thelocalhoneys.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED The Local Honeys - Last Mule in the Holler - The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore - Throw Me in the Thicket (When I Die) BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreo...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Jonathan and Abigail Peyton join Mike on the episode to chat about their current musical endeavors, including the insane snow storm Red Rocks show with Charles Wesley Godwin and Zach Bryan. We also take a listen into Jonathan's new EP "Learning to Survive", as well as the backstory of how that came to be. Follow Jonathan on Social Media: @jonathanmpeyton (All Social Platforms) Support our show: www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys Subscribe to our YouTube Check out our merch: www.thehippiesandcowbo...
Nov 08, 2022•51 min
Robert Greer plays lead guitar, and is one of the lead vocalists in Town Mountain. Town Mountain is set to release their new album, "Lines in the Levee" on October 7, 2022. BUY MUSIC https://www.townmountain.net SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED Town Mountain - Lines in the Levee - Firebound Road - Seasons Don't Change BUY OUR MERCH https://www.thehippiesandcowboys.com/shop Join our online community on Patreon! Gain access to exclusive content, early gu...
Sep 30, 2022•57 min•Ep. 143
Arlo McKinley is a singer/songwriter from Cincinnati, Ohio. Arlo has recently released a new album, "This Mess We're In" in July 2022. Arlo is signed to Oh Boy Records, and we chat about the new album, songwriting, late night fast food, and much more in this one! Check out our previous episodes with Arlo in #40 and #71! BUY MUSIC https://www.arlomckinley.com https://healingappalachia.org SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys MUSIC FEATURED Arlo McKinley - Stealing Dark Fr...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Diana Ralston is the founder of the nonprofit organization, Cand'Aid. Arthur Hancock is a bluegrass musician and songwriter from Kentucky, formerly of the Wooks, and actively with Wolfpen Branch, and Cole Chaney. "Can’d Aid is a nationally recognized nonprofit that rallies volunteers from all walks of life to build thriving communities. Through our unique integrated approach, we distribute water, provide access and opportunities for underserved youth to experience music, arts and the outdoors; a...
Jul 27, 2022•47 min•Ep. 141
Sydney Adams is a phenomenal talent out of southeast Kentucky. We play songs off of her brand new EP "A Lot Like You", which came out last Friday (6/17/22). Sydney is still young in her career as this is only her second EP release, and we truly believe the sky is the limit for her. Songs Featured: It Never Was A Lot Like You A Sad Song Check Out Sydney's Merch: sydneyadamsmusic.com Check out our Site: thehippiesandcowboys.com...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Mike and the Moonpies have been the hardest working band in country music over the past decade, making it highly likely that they'll be coming to a show near you soon. Not only are they the hardest working, but their Texas sound has shot them to amongst the greatest, if not the greatest country act out there right now. It is an honor every time we get to do anything with this fun group of musicians. Adam Odor (their manager) is one of the most influential members of country music today and also ...
Jun 16, 2022•44 min
Caleb Allemand is a man of many trades. He is working on his career as a singer/songwriter, as well as tour managing for Mike and the Moonpies. In this episode we dive into Caleb's attempt at making a career out of the rodeo, discovering music of his own, and becoming the tour manager and guitar slinger of the Moonpies. Caleb has some exciting music coming out this winter, so keep your eyes peeled for that! Songs: Cotton into Watermelon Born to Lose Website: www.thehippiesandcowboys.com ALL MUSI...
Jun 16, 2022•37 min
Skinny Dyck is a country music artist and an outstanding pedal steel player based out of Lethbridge, Alberta. Skinny released his debut solo record "Get To Know Lonesome" in 2020 and is set to release an EP this fall. His two singles from that project are premiered here on the podcast and will be available on 7" vinyl this summer. BUY MUSIC https://skinnydyck.bandcamp.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/hippiesandcowboysMUSIC FEATURED Skinny Dyck - Dreamin' - In On the Upswing - TV B...
Jun 02, 2022•55 min•Ep. 137
Jason Dea West is a true American singer songwriter from the Midwest. Jason sits down and chats with Mike and Josh in Ben Tod's air BNB in Madison Wisconsin for part 2 of this series. Jason plays a song with Benjamin Tod and Keith Smith to kick off the show, we chat about his past music experiences, what's to come, and he plays "Songs to Write With a Weary Mind" to close the show. All of the songs are available on YouTube www.thehippiesandcowboys.com
May 05, 2022•36 min