Starting Small Music

Mark ”Taco” Annino : Drummer for Morgan Wallen

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music."  In this episode, I am joined by Mark  "Taco" Annino, drummer for Morgan Wallen. Hear the story of Mark growing up in Florida and what first got him into music. Also hear the stories of touring with Atom Smash, early days on the road playing cover shows with Morgan Wallen on the road, and his favorite memories from Morgan's Dangerous Tour this past year.
 
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Kyle Manner : Producer and Chief Engineer at Station West

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Kyle Manner, producer and Chief Engineer at Station West. Hear Kyles story on how he got into music, going to Engineering school, the stories behind recording sessions of hit songs like Dierks Bentley's "Free and Easy (Down The Road I Go)" and MORE!
 
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Jon August : Drummer for Niko Moon

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Jon August, Drummer for Niko Moon. Hear the story of Jon growing up in Nashville, Mason Ramsey Tour Memories, and what it's like touring on the road as the drummer for Niko Moon.
 
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Alex Wright : Session Keyboardist

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by session keyboardist, Alex Wright. Hear the stories of Alex growing up in Maryland, and what the music scene was like on the east coast. Also hear the stories of his time at Berklee, touring with Brett Eldredge, and recording keyboards on over 10 #1 songs. 
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Danny Rader : Guitarist for Kenny Chesney

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Danny Rader, guitarist for Kenny Chesney. Danny has played on over 62 #1 songs, and has toured with Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban. Hear his story of how he got into music, touring, and his advice to the next generation of musicians.
 
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Will Weatherly : Songwriter & Producer

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by hit songwriter, producer and programmer, Will Weatherly. Hear Will's story of growing up in Ocala, FL, writing "Thinking 'Bout You" for Dustin Lynch, "Good As You" for Kane Brown, and "The Worst Country Song Of All Time" for HARDY, Brantley Gilbert and Toby Keith. 
 
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John Byron : Songwriter at Big Loud

Thank you for tuning in "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by hit songwriter for Big Loud, John Byron. Hear the story behind the writing of "865" recorded by Morgan Wallen, and getting to hear a sold out hometown arena sing his song. Also hear about growing up in Nashville, his time at Belmont, and more!
Stream John's latest release "Key West & Colorado" recorded by Chase Rice out now!
 
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Austin Taylor Smith : Songwriter & Guitarist for Devin Dawson

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Austin Taylor Smith, hit songwriter and touring guitarist for Devin Dawson. Austin tells the story behind the day he and Devin Dawson wrote Dawson's #1 "All On Me." Recording guitar for Devin Dawson's "Pink Slip EP", and MORE!
 
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Travis Vance : Bassist for Thomas Rhett

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Travis Vance, bassist for Thomas Rhett. Here the stories behind Travis's time studying at Berklee, the move to Nashville, how he met TR, and MORE!
 
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Dennis Matkosky : Hit Songwriter & Producer + Head of Relative Music Group

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by hit songwriter, producer, and the head of Relative Music Group, Dennis Matkosky. Dennis talks about the writing of some of his biggest hits such as "You'll Think Of Me" by Keith Urban, and "Maniac" by Michael Sembello. Matkosky also covers launching Relative Music Group with his son, and signing Michael Hardy (HARDY) as their first songwriter. 
 
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