Live From The Divide Podcast

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Austin, TX based Roots-Rockers the Band of Heathens. They discuss what it's like to have multiple singer-songwriters in one band. The value of friendship on the road and some hard earned advice for the aspiring singer-songwriter. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with The Whiskey Wolves of the West. A newly formed group created by Leroy Powell and Tim Jones based out of Nashville, TN. Together these two bring a familiar mix of roots rock and traditional country music to their songwriting. It's important to understand that Powell and Jones are super musicians that have each experienced success as songwriters, studio musicians, and band leaders and are capable of doing just about anything they want musically. Luckily for those of us that appreciate world class songwriting and incredible live shows they have joined forces to bring us their unique high and lonesome sound. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Texas singer/songwriter Paul Cauthen. Cauthen learned how to play guitar and write songs from his grandfather who also led music for the local Church of Christ congregation. This is where Cauthen and his two sisters learned to sing harmony. After his grandfathers passing Paul wrote his first song and discovered that songwriting could be an outlet for his deepest thoughts and feelings. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Texas troubadour, entertainer and musician Kevin Russell of Shinyribs. They discuss the craft of songwriting and how Kevin's passion to write started at a very young age. After his father taught him a few chords he was off to the races and hasn't looked back since. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Grammy-winning songwriter and professional touring artist Bonnie Bishop. They discuss how she got started with her career as a singer/songwriter and tell’s the incredible story of how after 14 years of grueling touring she was signed to her first record deal at the age of 36. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Austin, TX based songwriting troubadour David Ramirez. They discuss his passion for songwriting, his dedication for his fans and some sage advice for songwriters looking to take on a life as a touring artist. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer/songwriter, guitarist and bandleader Marcus King. They discuss songwriting, playing with his heroes. How he prefers to write alone and some great stories of how songwriting helped him get through his awkward teenage years. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with American rock and folk rock/americana singer-songwriter, guitarist, bandleader, and occasional actor James McMurtry. They discuss some of his life's experiences as an artist, songwriter and touring musician. And of course some very hard earned advice for the aspiring singer-songwriter. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with  Kaycee, WY born and raised  singer-songwriter and son of country music icon Ned Ledoux. They discuss his transition from being a full time touring drummer to international touring recording artist. And some intimate stories about growing up as the son and band member of Chris Ledoux. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with multiple award winning artist, songwriter and musician Jack Ingram. As part 1 of a 2 part series they have lengthy and in depth discussion about his experiences as a major label recording artist CMA “Best New Male Vocalist,” winner. And his passion and sincere pursuit of the craft of songwriting. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with multiple award winning artist, songwriter and musician Jack Ingram. As part 2 of a 2 part series they have lengthy and in depth discussion about his experiences as a major label recording artist CMA “Best New Male Vocalist,” winner. And his passion and sincere pursuit of the craft of songwriting. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with rising star and traditional country revivalists Kelsey Waldon. They discuss her earl influences, the value of sticking to your values. And how she draws inspiration from her deep Kentucky roots. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Purcell, Oklahoma Parker Millsap. They discuss how he got a start with music at a very young age. His many influences that lend to his multi-genre faceted songwriting abilities. And some hard earned advice for the aspiring singer-songwriter. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with country and Americana singer, songwriter, fiddle and guitar player Lillie Mae. They discuss her experiences growing up in a family band and the incredible opportunity of being a full time touring member of Jack Whites band. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Andrew Combs. They discuss his love for making albums with friends. The hard truths of being a DIY independent national touring recording artist. And some hard earned advice for the aspiring singer-songwriter. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with alternative country singer-songwriter Caleb Caudle. They discuss his love for making records and making time to stop at National Parks across the country on his tours.  

Host Jason Wickens sits down with alt-country singer-songwriter from Alberta, Canada Corb Lund. They discuss his early family roots and some of his earliest memories of being drawn to music. Also touch on his nearly decade of making underground rock music. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer and guitarist, originally from Mississippi Jason Eady. They discuss how much he has evolved over the years as an artist and how he views himself as a late bloomer starting his professional music career in his 30's. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with country music singer from Flint, Texas William Clark Green. They discuss what it's like to pull influence in his songwriting from personal family experiences. And some hard earned advice for the aspiring singer-songwriter.