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The Mrs. Drummer Andra Liemandt: A Mom On A Mission

by backstagechats | Oct 27, 2020 | Country & Americana, Episode, Rock & Blues

In This Episode – The Mrs.’s Andra Liemandt The Mrs. drummer Andra Liemandt co-founded the pop band formed by a group of moms who have been on a mission to promote self-love and empowerment since 2013. That mission and a powerful music video featuring a...

Female Guitar Techs Who Don’t Fret The Small Stuff

by backstagechats | Sep 24, 2020 | Country & Americana, Episode, Rock & Blues

In This Episode – Guitar Techs Guitar Techs Lauren Ellis & Jessica Baker Don’t Fret The Small Stuff… Today, we’re coming at you from Strait Music, Austin’s 3rd generation, family-owned music store that has won the Austin Music Awards Best Instrument...

Shelley King is Ready To Ramble – Texas Style

by backstagechats | Sep 1, 2020 | Country & Americana, Episode, Rock & Blues

In This Episode – Shelley King Having moved ~28 times by age 21, nomadic singer/songwriter Shelley King found her heart and her home in Austin, Texas. Shelley is a singer-songwriter, band leader, and the first woman to be appointed Official State Musician of...

Kendal Conrad: Country Pop’s New Leader of The Pack

by backstagechats | Aug 5, 2020 | Country & Americana, Episode, Pop & Electronic

In This Episode – Kendal Conrad Don’t let the sweet smile and upbeat outlook fool you. Throw Kendal Conrad to the wolves, and she’ll come back the leader of the pack. Kendal is country pop’s rising star who isn’t afraid to create her own opportunity in an...