Backstage Pass Radio

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A podcast created to showcase local/national/ and world-renowned musicians, resellers, and manufacturers on what is new and exciting as it relates to past and current projects. A podcast by the artist...for the artists!

  1. vor 4 Tagen

    S11: E4 - Bubba Westly - Truths, Songs, and Second Chances

    Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: August 12th, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S11: E4 - Bubba Westly - Truths, Songs, and Second Chances SHOW SUMMARY: A song can be “good” for years and still not be ready for the world. Randy Hulsey sits down with Texas country artist Bubba Westly for an honest, boots-on-the-ground conversation about what actually builds a career when you are doing it independently: family roots, long drives, late-night lyric notes, chart pressure, and the humility it takes to keep going when the plan changes.   Bubba performs live in the studio and unpacks the stories behind the music, including “Feel So Good,” a track he wrote years ago and resurrected after audiences kept asking to hear it again. We also talk through his lyric-first songwriting process, how he decides when a song is truly finished, and the business milestones that made it all feel real, like holding his first royalty check and learning how publishing and PROs like BMI work in practice.   The conversation turns deeply personal with “Every Other Weekend,” a vulnerable co-write about parenting, custody, and the emotions that can hit hardest onstage. Bubba also shares how sobriety and faith reshaped his life, why he invites prayer requests online, and how he meets fans at the merch booth after shows to offer encouragement, not just sell merch. If you love Texas country music, country songwriting, independent artists, and behind-the-scenes music industry stories, this one lands with both craft and heart.   Subscribe to Backstage Pass Radio, share this with a friend who loves real artist stories, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM WWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COM Artist Website: www.bubbawestly.com Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

  2. 29. Juli

    S11: E3: Jonathon "Boogie" Long - Courage In The Chaos

    Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: July 29, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S11: E3: Jonathon "Boogie" Long - Courage In The Chaos SHOW SUMMARY: A great guitar player can impress you in 10 seconds, but Jonathon “Boogie” Long is after something harder: a sound that tells the truth. Randy Hulsey talks with the Louisiana blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter about what it takes to build a career when the music industry is driven by algorithms, short-form video, and streaming numbers that can make even a great record feel invisible. Boogie gets real about the pressure to “go viral,” why that can feel forced, and how he’s chosen a more authentic lane through TikTok live streaming, daily improvisation, and genuine fan engagement that slowly moves the needle on Spotify.   We also go back to where it started, from Baton Rouge roots to life in Hammond, and the family gospel tradition that shaped his ear, his phrasing, and his commitment to uplifting songs. Boogie explains how he learned to hear chord progressions without an instrument, why he thinks like a vocalist when he plays guitar, and how early gigs, road work, and mentorship helped him grow up fast in the Louisiana music scene. Along the way we touch career turning points like playing Jazz Fest, winning Guitar Center’s King of the Blues, and the long road from accolades to sustainable momentum.   Then we dig into Courage and the Chaos, the album that pushes through genre lines and lands on the Billboard blues chart, plus the realities of releasing new music while competing with legacy acts. You’ll also hear practical talk on recording sessions, touring goals, future album ideas, and a quick hit of guitar gear favorites for tone chasers. If you care about modern blues, independent artists, and the behind-the-scenes work that never shows up in a highlight reel, this one’s for you.  Subscribe, share this conversation with a music friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the story behind the songs. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM WWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COM Artist Website: www.boogielong.com Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

  3. 15. Juli

    S11: E2: A.J. Vallejo - (Love & Chaos / Brody Lane / Vallejo - The Hustle Behind The Melody

    Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: July 15, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S11: E2: A.J. Vallejo - (Love & Chaos / Brody Lane / Vallejo - The Hustle Behind The Melody SHOW SUMMARY: The music industry loves a clean storyline: one band, one break, one big deal. A.J. Vallejo’s career is the opposite and that’s exactly why it works. From Vallejo to Love and Chaos to Brody Lane, A.J. has built a life in Texas music by stacking skills: songwriter, guitarist, producer, director, band leader, and the kind of connector who can turn a garage hang into a charting project. We dig into the real business behind the art, including why major label contracts and 360 deals can trap artists in endless recoupment, and what it actually takes to keep creative control. A.J. breaks down touring economics, how social media changed discovery, and the strategy he wishes more musicians would talk about: sync licensing. If you’ve ever wondered how songs end up on ESPN, HBO, or long-running TV rotations, he explains the “mailbox money” logic and why catalog placements can fund studios, gear, and future records. Then we head to the river. A.J. shares what he’s building at Grüne Studios near New Braunfels and Canyon Lake: a residential recording studio and songwriter retreat where artists can live, write, record, and reset without the constant distractions of a city room. We also talk about finding young talent, producing regional number ones, supporting musicians through HAM health coverage in Austin, and even the surprising parallels between crafting a hit song and dialing in a hot sauce recipe. If you care about independent artists, Texas country, Americana, rock, and the behind-the-scenes choices that keep careers alive, hit play, share this with a music friend, and subscribe and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM WWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COM Artist Website: www.loveandchaos.com www.ajvallejo.com INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/ajvallejo Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

  4. 8. Juli

    S11: E1: Vern Vennard - Touring, Tones, and Toughness

    Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: July 8, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S11: E1: Vern Vennard - Touring, Tones, and Toughness SHOW SUMMARY: A touring guitarist sells his house, moves to rural France, builds a recording studio, and finally feels momentum, then the world shuts down. That is where our conversation with Vern Vennard starts, and it only gets deeper from there. Vern is a sideman, producer, and studio problem-solver who has spent decades alongside Zak Perry and the Beautiful Things, and he brings the kind of behind-the-scenes honesty you rarely hear from working musicians. We talk about what actually holds a creative partnership together for 30+ years when money is not the engine: owning the work, protecting the sound, and chasing steady improvement record after record. Vern shares the origin story that begins in New York, includes two “run over” accidents, and turns into a lifelong musical bond. We also get practical about musicianship, from learning to stay out of the way in an acoustic duo to building parts that make the singer and the lyric land. Along the way we get into guitar influences, Europe touring culture, and why some crowds still listen like it matters. Then we pivot into craft and standards: podcast audio quality, editing headaches, and why listeners quit fast when the sonics feel cheap. Vern also opens up about training Krav Maga later in life, the focus on de-escalation, and what pressure testing does to your brain under stress. We close with what is next for the band, including the new release The Rodeos in Town, plus where to find Zak Perry and the Beautiful Things on streaming. If you like real stories about touring, music production, songwriting, and building a creative life through setbacks, hit subscribe, share this with a musician friend, and leave us a review. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM WWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

  5. 24. Juni

    S10: E10: Jovana Cubric - From War To Wisconsin

    Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: June 24, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S10: E10: Jovana Cubric - From War To Wisconsin SHOW SUMMARY: War, immigration, and starting over are not the kind of topics we usually chase on a music podcast, but Jovana Cubric's story is too powerful to keep off the mic. We talk about her move to Sedona and why the outdoors feels like medicine, then rewind to the bigger leap: leaving Croatia during the Yugoslavia conflict, living in Serbia as refugees, and being resettled in small town Wisconsin by pure chance. Hearing how her family navigated uncertainty, separation, and survival puts “stress” in a whole new perspective.   We also get into identity, language, and the quiet tension that shows up over time: parents who keep the native tongue, kids who just want to fit in, and what it feels like when you’re translating between generations. Jovana shares how those experiences shaped her independence, discipline, and ability to solve problems without spiraling. If you’ve ever wondered how people rebuild after trauma or how immigrant families adapt in the United States, this conversation is honest and surprisingly hopeful.   Then we switch gears into practical business: B2B lead generation, outbound sales, and why cold calling is needed more than ever after COVID. We break down what SDRs and BDRs actually do, how to create a repeatable sales development process, and why quality targeting and human connection beat inbox noise. We also talk coffee operations and what scaling cafes taught Jovana about leadership, plus a few coffee facts that will change how you order tomorrow.  Subscribe to Backstage Pass Radio, share this with a friend, and leave a review if it helped. What part of Jovana’s story stuck with you most? Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Artist(s) Web Page: www.mpi-impact.com Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

  6. 10. Juni

    S10: E9: Charlie Marie - From Rhode Island to the West

    Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: June 10, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S10: E9: Charlie Marie - From Rhode Island to the West SHOW SUMMARY: A single comment from a vocal coach can change a life, especially when it points you toward the voice you were meant to sing with. I’m Randy Hulsey, and I sit down with classic country and Americana artist Charlie Marie to talk about how a Rhode Island upbringing, a Patsy Cline-sized inspiration, and years of real-world experience shaped a sound that feels both vintage and fiercely personal. We get into the early music that raised her, the pressure to fit a mold, and the moment she realized she had to stop imitating and start telling the truth.   Charlie opens up about a defining childhood moment on Star Search, how public critique planted a fear of being seen, and why that old wound resurfaced when her career started gaining attention years later. From there, the conversation turns into an honest look at healing and the music industry: the myth that success fixes what hurts inside, the hard work of facing emotions you would rather avoid, and the choice to stay true to your inner compass even when it costs you comfort.   Then we hit the road. Charlie shares stories from a cross-country journey that took her deep into the American West, with car camping, unexpected kindness from strangers, and nature as both refuge and creative fuel. We also talk about her singles “Heart” and “Kancamagus Highway,” plus her upcoming record Signs (out June 5) and what it takes to release music independently, from vinyl preorders on Bandcamp to doing the shipping yourself. If you love classic country storytelling, indie artist grit, and songwriting that doubles as self-discovery, this conversation delivers. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Artist(s) Web Page: www.charliemariemusic.com Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show Support the show

  7. 27. Mai

    S10: E8: Brad Gillis (Night Ranger / Ozzy Osbourne) - Where Ya Gonna Run To Now

    Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: May 27, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S10: E8: Brad Gillis (Night Ranger / Ozzy Osbourne) - Where Ya Gonna Run To Now SHOW SUMMARY: One phone call can redraw your whole life, especially when it comes from Sharon Osbourne and ends with Ozzy saying, “Go get your guitar.” We sit down with Brad Gillis, the legendary Night Ranger guitarist whose tone and vibrato helped define 80s rock radio, to unpack the real stories behind the hits and the hard parts that never make it into the liner notes. From KLOL’s wild Rock And Roll Auction jam culture to today’s packed touring calendar, Brad makes a case that rock and roll longevity is built, not wished into existence. We go back to Brad’s early years, from Rubicon’s funk rock experimentation to the by ear approach that trained him to learn fast under pressure. Then we dig deep into 1982: the shock of Randy Rhoads’ passing, the audition gauntlet, the scramble to learn nearly 20 songs, and what it’s like to step onto a sold-out stage when fans are still grieving. Brad shares the human side too, including what surprised him most about Ozzy’s professionalism and nerves before showtime. From there, we trace the rise of Night Ranger, the MTV era acceleration, and the business choices that reshaped the band’s identity when ballads started stacking up. Brad also gets wonderfully nerdy about guitar tone, from his iconic red Strat and early Floyd Rose history to building and actually playing a serious vintage guitar collection. We also talk StewMac, prototype pickups, and the creative push that keeps him inventing new tools and sounds. If you love Night Ranger, Ozzy Osbourne history, 80s rock, classic guitar rigs, or the behind-the-scenes truth of touring musicians, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of Brad’s journey do you want us to go deeper on next? Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Artist(s) Web Page: www.nightranger.com Co-hosted by: Dayna Steele www.daynasteele.com Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

  8. 15. Apr.

    S10: E7: Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper) - Shock Rock Guitar Life

    Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: April 15, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S10: E7: Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper) - Shock Rock Guitar Life SHOW SUMMARY: Shock rock looks wild from the crowd, but from the stage it’s a craft built on repetition, tone, and trust. We sit down with Ryan Roxie, guitarist in the Alice Cooper band, to get the real behind-the-scenes view of what it takes to deliver one of the most legendary rock shows on the planet while still growing as a player.   We talk guitars first, because that’s where Ryan lives: acoustic choices, why the “magic” often starts in the right hand, and how modern tools like YouTube, slow-down features, and looping can accelerate learning while also raising the bar. Ryan shares his best advice for guitar students and working musicians alike: train your ear, learn the 12 tones, and build daily consistency instead of chasing quick hacks. If you care about guitar technique, rock rhythm parts, and developing your own sound, this is a masterclass in practical musicianship.   Then we widen the lens to tour life and longevity. Ryan explains why he calls Cape Town home, how he “chases the sun” between hemispheres, and what’s coming next for the Alice Cooper touring calendar, including a new production and a Las Vegas run combining rock and large-scale illusions. We also dig into his touring guitar rig, in-ears, modeling setups like Kemper, Marshall-style tones, and why front-of-house separation matters on a huge stage.   Finally, Ryan breaks down his solo single “Fight Another Day,” the mindset behind the song, and the three Ps that keep him moving: practice, persistence, and patience. If you enjoy the conversation, subscribe, share it with a fellow guitar nerd, and leave a review so more music fans can find Backstage Pass Radio. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Artist(s) Web Page: www.ryanroxie.com Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

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A podcast created to showcase local/national/ and world-renowned musicians, resellers, and manufacturers on what is new and exciting as it relates to past and current projects. A podcast by the artist...for the artists!

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