North Texas Music Fanatics

NTXMF - 0210 Mike Graff

In this episode, Mike talks about growing up with a musically gifted father, seeing bands perform at classic Deep Ellum venues like Theater Gallery and Tommy’s, and starting his own band… Course of Empire.

NTXMF - 0209 Cliff Willingham

In this episode, Cliff discusses his time working at the Galaxy Club and Bronco Bowl, managing a band and handling label promotions, and booking Radish to play a sold-out show while he was still in high school. 

NTXMF - 0208 Kyle Thomas

In this episode, Kyle shares memories of his time in Reverend Horton Heat, Shallow Reign, and a number of other amazing North Texas bands.  

NTXMF - 0207 Mike Schwedler

In this episode, Mike talks about his time in bands like Killbilly and US Kids, managing Old 97’s, and running the historic Majestic Theatre.

NTXMF - 0206 J. Isaiah Evans

In this episode, Isaiah talks about going on the road with his musical heroes and mentors, growing up singing in church, and his time as a child star on a long-lost television show.  

NTXMF - 0205 Mark Pirro

In this episode, Mark discusses how he first met his fellow Tripping Daisy and Polyphonic Spree bandmates, the struggles of making music in the age of social media, and the FBI’s “interest” in his Copperphone microphones!  

NTXMF - 0204 Guyton Sanders

In this episode, Guyton discusses his path across several different states that eventually led him to Dallas, and we hear the story behind his drum kit played on Alice Cooper’s live album and DVD. 

NTXMF - 0203 Andrew Sherman

In this episode, photographer and musician Andrew Sherman talks about his time honing his music photography skills in Dallas, his time trying to make it as an actor in LA, and all the other projects that keep his creative passion alive.

NTXMF - 0202 Mark Ridlen

In this episode, we talk with Mark about his early bands, his time DJing at the infamous Starck Club, and his passion for Tiki music. 

NTXMF - 0201 Scott Tucker

In the season two debut, we talk with musician, writer, and vintage toy expert Scott Tucker about his time in various bands performing throughout Dallas, as well as touring through cities like Chicago and New York, not to mention his cameos on reality show Pawn Stars.