The Butcher & The Band Podcast

STP Productions

Hosted by Andy Holmes | Holmes by Design & TN Craft Butcher Welcome to The Butcher & The Band — the podcast where meat and music meet at the table. Hosted by Andy Holmes, owner of Holmes by Design and co-owner of TN Craft Butcher, this show brings together two timeless forces that unite people everywhere: great food and great songs. Each episode features incredible singers, songwriters, and performing artists who pull up a chair to talk about: 🔥 Their favorite cuts of meat 🔥 The best ways to smoke, grill, and prepare them 🔥 Wild stories about the most exotic or unexpected meats they've ever tried 🔥 The real stories behind their songs And yes — every guest plays live music and shares the inspiration behind it. This isn't just a music podcast. It isn't just a food podcast. It's a celebration of craft, culture, and conversation — where stories are told, songs are played, and meat is smoked low and slow. If you love backyard cookouts, live music, authentic storytelling, and the kind of conversations that only happen around a grill or on a stage… this show is for you. Pull up a chair. Turn up the volume. Welcome to The Butcher & The Band. Be sure to like, follow, share, and leave a 5-star review to help us keep the fire burning.

Episodes

  1. Grammy-Winning Songwriter Aaron Raitiere on Nashville Stories, Songwriting & Favorite Cuts of Meat

    Mar 11

    Grammy-Winning Songwriter Aaron Raitiere on Nashville Stories, Songwriting & Favorite Cuts of Meat

    This week on The Butcher & The Band, host Andy Holmes (Holmes by Design & co-owner of TN Craft Butcher) is joined by his cousin Beau Tatum for an incredible conversation with Grammy-winning songwriter, artist, and storyteller Aaron Raitiere. Aaron is one of Nashville's most respected songwriters, known for co-writing the Grammy-winning song "I'll Never Love Again" from the film A Star Is Born, performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.  His songs have also been recorded by artists like Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Ella Langley, Midland, and more, cementing his reputation as one of the most creative voices in modern country and Americana songwriting.  In this episode, Andy, Beau, and Aaron dive into: 🎸 Aaron's journey from Kentucky to the Nashville songwriting scene 🎶 The stories behind some of the biggest songs he's written 🥩 His favorite cuts of meat and how he likes them cooked 🔥 The most random and unexpected piece of meat he's ever tried 👊 Life as a touring songwriter and performer As always on The Butcher & The Band, the conversation is filled with great stories, plenty of laughs, and incredible live music. Aaron also performs a couple of his original songs, sharing the inspiration and stories behind them. Aaron's music and songwriting can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, and you can learn more about his projects, tour dates, and releases at: 👉 https://www.aaronraitiere.com/ If you love songwriter stories, live acoustic performances, backyard BBQ culture, and real conversations with incredible artists, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Pull up a chair, fire up the smoker, and turn up the volume. Welcome back to The Butcher & The Band. Be sure to like, follow, share, and leave a 5-star review to help us keep the fire burning.

    45 min
  2. Feb 25

    From Fairfield to Nashville: Beau Tatum on Music, Family, and Favorite Cuts | The Butcher & The Band Ep. 1

    Welcome to the very first episode of The Butcher & The Band Podcast — where meat and music bring people together. Host Andy Holmes (Holmes by Design & co-owner of TN Craft Butcher in Murfreesboro, TN) kicks off the series with someone who made perfect sense for Episode One — his cousin, singer/songwriter and performing artist Beau Tatum. In this debut session, Andy and Beau dive into: 🥩 The story behind opening TN Craft Butcher in Murfreesboro 🎸 Beau's journey from Fairfield, Illinois to performing in Middle Tennessee 🔥 Favorite cuts of meat and the best ways to smoke and grill them 🎶 The stories behind Beau's songs and what inspires his writing 👊 The grind, the sacrifice, and the family roots that shaped them both Beau shares powerful insights into chasing a music career, the influence of small-town beginnings, and what it takes to keep showing up week after week in the Nashville scene. And of course — he performs live and breaks down the meaning behind his songs. This episode sets the tone for what The Butcher & The Band is all about: Authentic conversation. Real stories. Great meat. Even better music. If you love backyard cookouts, live acoustic sessions, country storytelling, and conversations that feel like they belong around a smoker — this show is for you. Pull up a chair. Turn it up. Welcome to The Butcher & The Band. Be sure to like, follow, share, and leave a 5-star review to help us keep the fire burning.

    59 min

About

Hosted by Andy Holmes | Holmes by Design & TN Craft Butcher Welcome to The Butcher & The Band — the podcast where meat and music meet at the table. Hosted by Andy Holmes, owner of Holmes by Design and co-owner of TN Craft Butcher, this show brings together two timeless forces that unite people everywhere: great food and great songs. Each episode features incredible singers, songwriters, and performing artists who pull up a chair to talk about: 🔥 Their favorite cuts of meat 🔥 The best ways to smoke, grill, and prepare them 🔥 Wild stories about the most exotic or unexpected meats they've ever tried 🔥 The real stories behind their songs And yes — every guest plays live music and shares the inspiration behind it. This isn't just a music podcast. It isn't just a food podcast. It's a celebration of craft, culture, and conversation — where stories are told, songs are played, and meat is smoked low and slow. If you love backyard cookouts, live music, authentic storytelling, and the kind of conversations that only happen around a grill or on a stage… this show is for you. Pull up a chair. Turn up the volume. Welcome to The Butcher & The Band. Be sure to like, follow, share, and leave a 5-star review to help us keep the fire burning.