George's Live

Patti Steel, a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and instrumental piece of the NW Arkansas music community, joins us on the podcast to discuss her upcoming shows at George's Majestic Lounge. We also dive into the creation of her band, he past projects, and her experience stepping into writing and performing her material. 

Patti Steel - https://pattisteel.com/

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
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Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
Hosted by Travis Smith (@Beatsbytravis)

On this episode, Gary Hutchison joins us to talk some history! We dive into his start into music, playing guitar and songwriting, and his travels that led him to his journey with Oreo Blue, and more. Gary has been a beloved and respected member of the region's music community for a long time, performing at venues EVERYWHERE and a staple at Bikes Blues and BBQ, and multiple more festivals. We dove into his start on guitar, his bands through the 70's & 80's, and some of the paths that he took to build a multi-decade career in the music industry.

Gary Hutchison - https://www.facebook.com/GaryLeeHutchison/

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
Hosted by Travis Smith (@Beatsbytravis)

Cole Birmingham joins us to chat about his band, Cole Birmingham Band, and other town projects. Cole has been everywhere in Northwest Arkansas over the last couple of years, and if you are out and about enough, you may see him wearing multiple hats. We talked about his move to the area, his songwriting process of starting with horn charts, and his thoughts on our music community.

Cole Birmingham Band - https://www.instagram.com/cbbofficialmusic/

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
Hosted by Travis Smith (@Beatsbytravis)

Anthony Ball returns to the podcast to talk about The Music Depot, a new music venue by Music Moves located in downtown Rogers, Arkansas. We also chatted about his new band, Cowboy Mania, and what inspired him to create a new country music project. Anthony has been moving and shaking and is a shining light in the NW Arkansas music community!

The Music Depot - www.musicdepotnwa.com
Cowboy Mania at George's Majestic Lounge - https://stubs.net/tickets/5306/cowboy-mania-party

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
Hosted by Travis Smith (@Beatsbytravis)

On this episode, we are joined by Kelly Rich, leader of the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition, an initiative to provide a voice for downtown businesses, help curate and propose future events, community building, and so much more that is covered. We had the opportunity to hear Kelly's approach to her position and her journey to NW Arkansas via Jacksonville and Shreveport, Louisiana. We look forward to seeing what Kelly helps building within our community!

Fayetteville Flyer article on Kelly Rich: https://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2023/05/12/downtown-fayetteville-coalition-to-host-first-event-during-joe-martin-stage-race/

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
Hosted by Travis Smith (@Beatsbytravis)

Chris Moore, founder and owner of East Hall Recording, joins us to talk about his almost 20 years operating a recording studio in Fayetteville, AR. We talked about some of the projects there at the studio, recording during the pandemic, how Chris got the recording bug, and more!

East Hall Studio - www.easthall.com

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
Hosted by Travis Smith (@Beatsbytravis)

Randall Shreve returns to the podcast to discuss his upcoming album and new single, "Pretty Little Freaks." We took a super deep dive into Randall's writing process with his band and why this album is different for him, and we even delve into his approach to time management as a full-time musician. Randall also performs as Freddie in the Fabulous Freddie Mercury Tribute, which has been EVERYWHERE and sells out venues and theaters nationwide. We got to hear his approach to juggling these two unbelievable bands.

Listen to "Pretty Little Freaks" here: https://open.spotify.com/track/70XFxXS9iRe8m47dxqRIva?si=c5bb60b210bd4a9b
Randall Shreve - www.randallshreve.com

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
Hosted by Travis Smith (@Beatsbytravis)

Colton and Scott from 90lb Wrench come on the program to talk about their upcoming date at George's Majestic Lounge, as well as a deep dive into their 15+ year history in Northwest Arkansas, their upcoming return to Rocklahoma this year. 2023 is looking GREAT for this rock staple of our region.

90Lb Wrench - www.90lbwrenchofficial.com

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
Hosted by Travis Smith (@Beatsbytravis)

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The Brook and The Bluff describe themselves as an "evocative blend of vocal harmony, soulful air, and groovitational pull." Those that know the band knows this to be very accurate. Joseph, the songwriter & frontman for the band, joins us on the George's Live Podcast to talk about their upcoming concert on April 20th, as well as share his experiences on the road, and we dive into performing at festivals with their heroes.

The Brook and The Bluff - https://www.brookandbluff.com/
Tickets for April 20th at George's Majestic Lounge - https://stubs.net/tickets/5046/the-brook-and-the-bluff

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
Hosted by Travis Smith (@Beatsbytravis)

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On this episode, Michael and Chris from the Fansub app join us to talk about their platform and how they are helping artist and fans engage with one another. The app features a lot of features from streaming, to tour dates, biographies, press kits, and more. Fansub is also presenting a showcase on December 7, 2022 at George's with talent from multiple genres. We dive into the creation of the app, its features, and we discuss the music industry at large.

Fansub: https://fansub.live/

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
Hosted by Travis Smith (@Beatsbytravis)

This podcast is sponsored by Backwoods Rags. Type in promo code: GEORGES to receive 20% off your purchase at www.backwoodsrags.com

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The Love More Records artists (Pura Coco, Lil Yei, BAANG, & Sarah Lily) and founder Raquel Thompson (See Episode #68 - DJ Raquel) joins us on the podcast to talk about their upcoming show at George's Majestic Lounge, as well as a chat with each one of the artists about their music. 

Parker Millsap joins us to talk about his musical background, being on the road, writing new music, and his upcoming show at George's on June 2, 2022. We also dive into what gear and tools he uses for his songwriting and growing up playing in Central Arkansas and moving to Nashville.

Parker Millsap - https://www.parkermillsap.com/

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge     
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic

This podcast is sponsored by Backwoods Rags. Type in promo code: GEORGES to receive 20% off your purchase at www.backwoodsrags.com

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George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge     
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic

This podcast is sponsored by Backwoods Rags. Type in promo code: GEORGES to receive 20% off your purchase at www.backwoodsrags.com

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Fred Meyers joins us to talk about his podcast, The Promotion Man, which covers his career at Warner Brothers and in the music industry, including working with greats like Van Halen, The Ramones, and tons of other rock icons. Fred recently located to NW Arkansas from Austin, TX, and is putting together some fascinating projects across multiple media platforms.

The Promotion Man - https://promotion-man.com/


George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge     
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic

This podcast is sponsored by Backwoods Rags. Type in promo code: GEORGES to receive 20% off your purchase at www.backwoodsrags.com

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Dan Robinson joins us to update us on what has been shaking over at Fayetteville Public Television. If you are an artist or content creator in Fayetteville, AR, or have ambitions to be one, this is the episode for you. We also talk about content creation and overcoming your own anxiety in building content.

Fayetteville Public Television - https://faypublic.tv/


George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge     
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic

This podcast is sponsored by Backwoods Rags. Type in promo code: GEORGES to receive 20% off your purchase at www.backwoodsrags.com

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Orson Weems joins the show to talk about The Music Education Initiative, as well as his work with The Juke Joint Project, his time at the University of Arkansas, traveling with Uncle Al Bell, and so much more. Thank you to Orson and his team are putting together such necessary and great programs in NW Arkansas!

The Music Education Initiative - https://musiceducationinitiative.org/

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge     
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic

This podcast is sponsored by Backwoods Rags. Type in promo code: GEORGES to receive 20% off your purchase at www.backwoodsrags.com

Produce by LensAudio: Content Creation Specialists
www.lensaudio.com