The Rugged Revival Podcast | Home of the UK’s Country, Americana, and Roots Music Community.

The Rugged Revival Podcast brings you laid-back, real conversations with country music artists, songwriters, and storytellers. We dive into their journeys, music, and everything in between—all while keeping it authentic, fun, and true to the rugged spirit we stand for. Follow us on social media and join our Facebook group to become part of the Rugged Revival community!

The Rugged Revival Podcast | Home of the UK’s Country, Americana, and Roots Music Community. is a music podcast hosted by The Rugged Revival, with 137 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Rugged Revival hosts The Rugged Revival Podcast | Home of the UK’s Country, Americana, and Roots Music Community., a music show with 137 episodes published.

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  Episode #63

  The Time for Bullsh*t Has Passed | Justin Wells on Honest Music in an Artificial Age

  Aug 18, 202624 min

  Justin Wells is a Kentucky singer-songwriter and former frontman of Fifth on the Floor, known for honest songwriting, a fiercely independent spirit, and years spent earning his stripes on the road.We talk about finding your own voice, the DIY years, life on tour, modern country music, and why making something that actually means something still matters.Learn more about Justin Wells: https://justinwellsmusic.com/Chapters00:00 Growing Up, Kentucky & Picking Up the Guitar05:02 Finding Your Voice in an Artificial Age07:00 DIY Touring & the Early Fifth on the Floor Years11:04 Authenticity, Performing & “The Time for Bullsh*t Has Passed”19:36 Life on the Road, Blown Vocal Cords & Dad ModeSubscribe to The Rugged Revival. Share it with your friends. Support independent music!Listen to the full podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wnHcgA73o1aiiKaz882vH?si=30aabdaa220a4628Follow The Rugged Revival:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theruggedrevival/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theruggedrevivalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094507520679Website: www.theruggedrevival.comEmail: ruggedrevival@hotmail.com

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  Episode #62

  Inside Life on the Road with American Aquarium | Guitarist Shane Boeker

  Aug 11, 202611 min

  Shane Boeker, guitarist for American Aquarium, joins Camden to talk about life on the road, playing guitar for a living, and the experiences that have shaped him as a musician. We get into how Shane got started on guitar, touring and playing live with American Aquarium, his approach to gear and playing, side projects, new music, and plenty of stories from along the way. A laid-back conversation about guitars, music, touring, and what life in a working band actually looks like.Chapters00:00 Meet Shane Boeker & His First Guitar02:08 From Local Bands to Touring Musician04:38 Life on Stage, Style & the Road10:02 American Aquarium’s New Record & What’s Next Subscribe to The Rugged Revival. Share it with your friends. Support independent music!Listen to the full podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wnHcgA73o1aiiKaz882vH?si=30aabdaa220a4628Follow The Rugged Revival:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theruggedrevival/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theruggedrevivalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094507520679Website: www.theruggedrevival.comEmail: ruggedrevival@hotmail.com

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  Episode #56

  An Emotional Time Machine Through Vintage Country Music | Effy Harvard

  Aug 10, 202643 min

  Texas singer-songwriter Effy Harvard joins TJ on the Rugged Revival Podcast to talk about her love of vintage country music, the artists who shaped her sound, and why she describes her music as "an emotional time machine."From growing up on Brooks & Dunn and 1950s oldies to modelling around the world before pursuing music full-time, Effy shares the story behind her unique artistic journey. We also discuss songwriting, stage fright, recording with live musicians, the inspiration behind her vintage aesthetic, and her upcoming single "Heat Wave."If you love Country, Americana, Rockabilly, or discovering independent artists before everyone else, this episode is for you!Chapters00:00 – Why Music Feels More Personal Than Modelling00:48 – Meet Effy Harvard & Her Musical Journey02:59 – Growing Up in Texas & Finding Country Music07:17 – Modelling, Vintage Style & Creative Identity12:51 – "An Emotional Time Machine" – Defining Her Sound22:08 – New Music: Heat Wave & Life Playing Texas Dive Bars24:46 – Quick Fire Questions: Influences, Albums & Live Shows29:07 – Songwriting, Mental Health & What's Next for EffySubscribe to The Rugged Revival. Share it with your friends. Support independent music!Listen to the full podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wnHcgA73o1aiiKaz882vH?si=30aabdaa220a4628Follow The Rugged Revival:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theruggedrevival/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theruggedrevivalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094507520679Website: www.theruggedrevival.comEmail: ruggedrevival@hotmail.com

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  Episode #61

  The TRUTH About Life as a Tour Manager (You Better F*ing Love It!) | Caitlin Wilhoit

  Aug 4, 202615 min

  What is it really like to be a tour manager in the music industry?In this episode, Cam sits down with Caitlin Wilhoit, an experienced tour manager, to pull back the curtain on life behind the scenes of touring. From the long hours and constant travel to the realities that fans never see, Caitlin shares what it actually takes to keep a tour running smoothly.Whether you're an aspiring musician, a touring artist, or just curious about the music business, this conversation offers an honest look at the sacrifices, challenges, and rewards of life on the road!Chapters00:00 Introduction & Meet Tour Manager Caitlin Wilhoit01:00 Growing Up in Texas & Finding a Career in Tour Management04:18 The Reality of Life on Tour & Advice for Aspiring Tour Managers08:05 Mental Health, Burnout & Self-Care on the Road12:10 Tour Essentials, Personal Style & What's Next for CaitlinSubscribe to The Rugged Revival. Share it with your friends. Support independent music!Listen to the full podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wnHcgA73o1aiiKaz882vH?si=30aabdaa220a4628Follow The Rugged Revival:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theruggedrevival/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theruggedrevivalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094507520679Website: www.theruggedrevival.comEmail: ruggedrevival@hotmail.com

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  Episode #60

  From Punk Rock to Tex-Mex Troubadour | Marshall Falcon

  Jul 28, 202628 min

  Marshall Falcon has played close to 3,000 gigs, toured the world, shared stages with some huge names, and built a life around music. Now he joins Camden, a.k.a. the Honky Tonk Hair Machine, on the podcast.Born in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico and raised in Houston, Texas, Marshall’s musical journey has taken him from discovering country, blues and punk rock as a kid to joining Houston punk band 30footFALL, touring relentlessly and developing a sound and style shaped by both his Texas upbringing and Mexican heritage.Marshall sits down with Camden to talk about learning guitar, his early punk-rock days, life on the road, playing thousands of shows, opening for artists including Linkin Park, Blink-182, Ice-T and KRS-One, and why performing live remains one of the greatest joys of his life.They also get into Marshall’s distinctive Tex-Mex style, his travels around the world, the stories and experiences that have shaped him as a musician, and what comes next — including his new album, Todo Chido.This is a conversation about music, identity, creativity, life on the road and what happens when you spend decades doing what you love.Chapters00:00 Meet Marshall Falcon04:20 Picking Up the Guitar & Discovering Punk Rock08:00 3,000 Gigs, Touring & Life on the Road16:14 The Story Behind Marshall’s Tex-Mex Style26:27 New Album “Todo Chido” & What’s NextSubscribe to The Rugged Revival. Share it with your friends. Support independent music!Listen to the full podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wnHcgA73o1aiiKaz882vH?si=30aabdaa220a4628Follow The Rugged Revival:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theruggedrevival/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theruggedrevivalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094507520679Website: www.theruggedrevival.comEmail: ruggedrevival@hotmail.com

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