North Texas Music Fanatics

NTXMF - 0304 John Pedigo

In this episode, John talks about the wild times spent touring the world in Slick 57, why he loves making records with a variety of Texas artists, and the challenges of trying to keep up with a legend like Ray Benson. 

NTXMF - 0303 Christopher Holt

In this episode, Chris talks about the greatness that was Carter Albrecht, joining the legendary rock band Eagles, and why he changed his performing name from Chris to Christopher.  

NTXMF - 0302 Tami Thomsen

In this episode, Tami discusses what it’s like to manage various North Texas bands, her efforts to improve mental health awareness with Amplified Minds, and what it was like living next to ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons.  

NTXMF - 0301 Frank Campagna

In this episode, Frank reminds us just how punk Dallas used to be.  He discusses the birth of the modern Deep Ellum, his career creating album covers and handbills for a variety of punk bands, and how the “wrong” steps still take you down the right path in life.

NTXMF - 0225 Susan Carson

In this episode, Susan talks about her early days of playing music in clubs on Oak Lawn, Greenville Ave, and Elm Street.  She reminisces about her various bands, like Jane Doe, Bratz, and Bandmates.   

NTXMF - 0224 Danny Balis

In this episode, Danny talks about the different paths he’s taken, including his time on the radio, as a Deep Ellum bar owner, and as a musician in various bands.

NTXMF - 0223 Justin Lyons

In this episode, Justin talks about the wild path from his church choir to playing with Machine Gun Kelly, and all the steps in between.  His time playing at Oak Cliff nightspots, a decade performing in the KPOP world, and collaborating with the Dallas Mavericks all make for a great conversation!  

NTXMF - 0222 Ricky Rasura

In this episode, Ricky discusses sharing a keg with members of Tripping Daisy, improvising with The Polyphonic Spree, and starting a food fight in Interpol’s dressing room. 

NTXMF - 0221 Dezi 5

In this episode, Dezi talks about growing up in Deep Ellum at his grandmother’s restaurant, moving to New York and returning home to Dallas, and the creation of the Dallas Entertainment Awards. 

NTXMF - 0220 David Allen Trammell

In this episode, David talks about how the Denton scene shaped his musical style, recording with some of his favorite area musicians, and inspiring new generations of music fans.