North Texas Music Fanatics

NTXMF - 0114 Eric Martin

In this episode, Eric Martin tells us how a preacher’s son became a Deep Ellum regular with bands Hi-Fi Drowning, The Memory Shivers, and more.

NTXMF - 0113 GI Sanders

In this episode, GI Sanders discusses his time in Deep Ellum, cofounding the band SouthFM, and starting a record label.  

NTXMF - 0112 Ashley Leer

In this episode, Jason talks with Ashley Leer about her time in Record Hop, Def Rain, and getting to tour with Fred Armisen.

NTXMF - 0111 Nick Metzger

In this episode, we hear about Nick’s time spent in Deep Ellum helping rock band The Orange, his time as an area DJ, and his vintage audio business.

NTXMF - Mini Episode 01/2024

A quick hello and some Texas music you probably haven’t heard in years!

NTXMF - 0110 Gabriel Pinon

In this episode, Jason and Gabriel discuss a variety of great music, from psychedelic and jam bands to punk and garage rock.  

NTXMF - 0109 Glen Reynolds

In this episode, Jason sits down with Glen Reynolds to discuss his time in various North Texas bands, including Chomsky and Weener.  Glen talk about his collaborations with artists around the world and his move from Dallas to Canada.  

NTXMF - 0108 John Jones

This week’s episode is full of fun stories, as Jason sits down with his longest and best friend.  He and John talk about meeting Willie Nelson, Drew Barrymore, Mark Cuban and more.

NTXMF - 0107 Ken Bethea

In this episode, Jason talks with Ken Bethea of Old 97’s fame.  Find out what it was like growing up in east Texas and how alt-country’s best guitarist developed his tone.

NTXMF - 0106 Brandi Beakley

Brandi Beakley not only worked merch tables for bands and interned with MCA Records, but she also became close friends with many of Deep Ellum’s most respected musicians, club owners, and more.  Her music memories run deep.