Outside The Round w/ Matt Burrill

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Rome Ramirez Jun 21, 2024

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On episode 179 we're joined by the legend, Rome Ramirez! Rome shares his story of coming up you in the LA scene and getting to work with Sublime for years as 'Sublime With Rome'! He also shares his decison of moving to Nashville, writing songs in LA vs Music City, and what he has been cooking up in solo project! Lots of new music and good vibes to come from a longtime journeyman in the industry!

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Rome Ramirez (Guest): @romeramirez | @sublimewithrome

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Brian Fuller (Round 2) Jun 11, 2024

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On episode 178 we're joined by longtime friend of the program, Brian Fuller! We last had Brian on just before the pandemic. We share past experiences, quitting drinking, and Brian shares his love for hunting. We also reminisce about our last episode together recorded back in 2019 and talk about the changes in their lives since then. Brian also shares the therapeutic benefits of silence, and his gratitude for working with the leghendary Joey Hyde. We of course also touch on Brian's music career, the impact of Randall King cutting his song 'I Could Be That Rain', and his decision to sign with Sony Publishing. Brian also emphasizes the importance of patience when considering publishing deals, the financial challenges of being an artist and songwriter, the importance of having faith and finding one's true identity, and the evolution of his music.

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Brian Fuller (Guest): @brianfullermusic

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Nikki Sanz, Founder & CEO of Giggs Jun 04, 2024

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On Episode 177 we're joined by Nikki Sanz, founder of Giggs the music industries top new job posting board! Nikki has great experience touring and working in many different roles! She shares the story of how Giggs came to be, what she's seen in the music industry over her career and some great touring stories! We also talk about the impact the 2020 shut down had on the industry, the many moving parts that make up a tour and what is on the horizon for Nikki and Giggs in the future! Use code 'raisedrowdy' when joining Giggs! Follow on Social Media:

Nikki Sanz (Guest): @nikkisanzz |@giggs.live

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Austin Williams May 31, 2024

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On Episode 176 we're joined by a new face on the scene, Austin Williams! Austin a Nashville native from just north of town in Robertson County! Austin shares his journey from growing up in a small town to touring with Larry Fleet, Warrens Zeiders and more! He discusses the impact of his farming background on his work ethic and how it translates into his music career. We also touch on the importance of social media, the success of his 90s rap mashup and the role fellow Nashville native Chase Matthew has played in his young career. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of social media on the music industry, the importance of building a fan base, the experience of hunting, the love for hometowns, and the significance of self-reliance. It also delves into the artist's personal preferences, such as food, baseball, and music projects! Follow on Social Media:

Austin Williams (Guest): @austinwilliams_music

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Grady Smith (Round 2) May 28, 2024

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On Episode 175 we're joined by recurring guest, Grady Smith! Grady shares his thoughts on being in Nashville, what he's had going on and of course we discuss the evolving and everchanging landscape of country music! We also touch on networking, music festivals, and the contrast between Nashville and other music scenes, including the challenges of staying above the Nashville bubble and the dynamics of music shows in Nashville. Follow on Social Media:

Grady Smith (Guest): @gradywsmith

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Zach John King May 24, 2024

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On Episode 174 we're joined by a fresh face in Nashville, Zach John King! Zach shares his story of moving to Nashville, his indie rock days back in Athens Georgia, and of course the details on his debut EP 'Wannabe Cowboy'! We also talk about the Nashville scene, new music that's coming out and how right now is a great time to be starting an artist career in Country Music! Check out Zach's new EP 'Wannabe Cowboy' out everywhere now!

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Zach John King (Guest): @zachjohnking

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Ole 60 (Jacob Young and Aden Wood) May 21, 2024

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On Episode 173 we're joined by Jacob Young and Aden of Ole 60, a band from Kentucky that has seen alot of success recently. The boys discusse their journey from playing in local bars to selling out shows and gaining millions of monthly listeners on Spotify. jacob and Aden also talk about how they formed the band, their organic growth through social media and the upcoming tour dates they're about to embark on. We also dive into the themes of their music, which often revolve around relationships and personal experiences, and how they resonate with listeners, and where the slogan 'Not Your Father's Country Band' comes from!

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Ole 60 (Guest): @ole60music

Jacob Young (Guest) @notjacobty

Aden Wood (Guest): @aden_wood

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Chase McDaniel May 17, 2024

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On Episode 172 we're joined by longtime friend, Chase McDaniel! Chase discusses his journey in the music industry, from his upbringing in Kentucky to his move to Nashville and most recently signing a record deal with Big Machine Label Group! We talk wild nights in Midtown, the early days and struggles we both had when we first moved to town, and the importance of work ethic when it comes to growing your career and posting on social media! We also get an inside look at what went into Chase's 'Blame It All On Country Music' EP and what he's got coming next in his career!

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Chase McDaniel (Guest): @chasemcdanielmusic

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Josh Terry (Round 2) May 14, 2024

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On Episode 171, we are joined by the one and only Josh Terry! This is Josh's 2nd full episode on OTR since we first met back in 2020. We share what our initial impressions were of each other and how we became good buddies, the importance of staying true to yourself, Josh's passion for taboo topics such as mental health, and his latest chapter going back and forth online with Cody Wolfe. Josh also shares some great stories about his daughter, Gracie and his mischievous Basset Hound, Woodrow! We also hear about what Josh has coming up for his live in town events and podcast studio! Be sure to check out The Josh Terry Podcast wherever you enjoy your podcasts!

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Josh Terry (Guest): @jlterry87

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

Cole Goodwin May 10, 2024

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On episode 170 we're joined by one of our favorite up and comers, Cole Goodwin. Cole is one of the latest products of the great region of South Georgia playing a lot in the Statesboro scene. He recently started making trips to Nashville and has had a huge buzz around him. Cole shares the story of how he got his start, the values that his family has instilled in him, why Georgia Southern is a hot bed of country music talent, touring with Zach Top and of course the new music that he's got coming out!

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Cole Goodwin (Guest): @colegoodwinmusic

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy