Starting Small Music

Darrick Cline : Drummer for Dylan Scott

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Darrick Cline, drummer for Dylan Scott. Recorded backstage at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, Justin and Darrick talk about Darrick growing up in Kentucky and getting his first drum set at age 7. Darrick also talks about playing music in church, and now touring and recording with Dylan Scott. 
 
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Read Connolly : Steel Guitarist for Zach Bryan and Charles Wesley Godwin

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Read "Two Show" Connolly, steel guitarist for Zach Bryan and Charles Wesley Godwin. Hear Read's story of growing up in Pennsylvania, Buddy Emmons influence on the steel guitar, recording steel on "Something In The Orange" for Zach Bryan, and MORE! 
 
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Tyler Tomlinson : Guitarist for Morgan Wallen

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Tyler Tomlinson, guitarist for Morgan Wallen. You will hear Tyler's story of growing up in Georgia, his time playing with Eric Paslay, and his favorite memories from the Dangerous Tour this past year now touring with Morgan Wallen.
 
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Justin De Graaf: Bassist for Seaforth

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Justin de Graaf, bassist for Seaforth. Recorded backstage at the iconic Troubadour in Los Angeles, CA, Justin talks with Justin about growing up in Canada, making the move to Nashville, and what it's been like playing on the road with Seaforth.
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Lance Martin : Steel Guitarist for William Michael Morgan

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Lance Martin, steel guitarist for William Michael Morgan. You will hear Lance's story of growing up in Kentucky, his time studying psychology, and his favorite song in the set when playing for William Michael Morgan. 
 
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Braden Griffith : Manager at Big Loud

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Braden Griffith, manager at Big Loud. Hear his story of growing up playing drums, touring with the Eli Young Band, working at Big Loud, and now managing Ben Burgess. 
 
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Arjun Singha : Producer

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Arjun Singha. Arjun talks about growing up in LA, producing for DDG, working with Lil Mosey and more. 
 
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Chandler Walters : Steel Guitarist for ERNEST

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Chandler Walters, steel guitarist for ERNEST. Hear the story of how Chandler joined ERNEST's band after posting a cover of "Your Man" by Josh Turner on TikTok. Also hear his story of moving to Nashville out of high school, what originally got him interested in steel guitar, and his songwriting career. 
 
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Curtis McDonald : Guitarist for Jo Dee Messina

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Curtis McDonald, guitarist for Jo Dee Messina. Hear the stories of Curtis studying classical guitar, his time on the road with Chris Janson, his session work, and now touring with Jo Dee Messina.
 
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Sam Burke : Crew Chief + Guitar Tech for HARDY

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Sam Burke, Crew Chief and Guitar Tech for HARDY, and Product Manager at Relative Music Group. Hear about how Sam got into music, his time tour managing HARDY, the weirdest thing on HARDY's rider, how he pitches songs to the top artists, and MORE!
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