Kalsey Kulyk on “Your Side of the Bar” & the road to the Grand Ole Opry
Country artist Kalsey Kulyk talks about her musical journey, her latest single, “Your Side of the Bar,” and the exciting news that she’ll make her Grand Ole Opry debut. Originally from Saskatchewan, Kalsey shares stories of performing from the age of three, picking up the guitar as a kid and so much more.
Keep readingMeet Ghostwood Whiskey: Four-Grain Bourbon & Western Roots
We sit down with Lachlan Perks, brand manager and co-owner of Ghostwood Whiskey, to explore the story behind the Montana whiskey brand and its approach to whiskey.
Keep readingRyan Jewel on Barrel Full of Whiskey, songwriting & his journey from a park ranger to Nashville
We sit down with country artist and songwriter Ryan Jewel to talk about his journey to Nashville and the release of Barrel Full of Whiskey. Ryan shares how growing up in the Shenandoah Valley, spending summers with his grandfather in South Carolina, and discovering music at a young age helped shape him.
Keep readingOwen Martin on Angel’s Envy, having fun and what’s next
At the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, Neat & Mixed sits down with Angel’s Envy Whiskey Maker Owen Martin to talk about his journey to the brand, the art of blending, experimenting with whiskey finishes, and what’s next for Angel’s Envy.
Keep readingWade Forster on Australia, ‘Can of Worms’, rodeo & The Aftermath
We chat with Australian singer-songwriter and rodeo cowboy Wade Forster to talk about his journey from a 60,000-acre cattle station in outback Queensland to an international country music career.
Keep readingWhat Is American Whiskey Scholar?
We talk with Colin Blake, co-creator and instructor of American Whiskey Scholar (AWS), about a new approach to American whiskey education. Colin explains what American Whiskey Scholars is, why the program was created, and how it aims to make whiskey knowledge functional rather than simply academic.
Keep readingMichael Lee on Texas Blues, BB King & The Wartime Limousine
We chat with Michael Lee, of the soul and blues band Michael Lee & The Wartime Limousine, ahead of the group’s album arriving Oct. 30. Michael talks about growing up in Texas, discovering the blues, sneaking into Dallas blues clubs as a teenager, and so much more.
Keep readingHow heirloom corn shaped 10 years of Jeptha Creed bourbon
Jeptha Creed’s Joyce Nethery joins us to talk about the Kentucky distillery’s first decade and the story behind its 10th Anniversary Bourbon. Joyce shares how Jeptha’s use of heirloom corn has shaped its whiskey, why the distillery brought nine of its heirloom corn varietals together for a Solera-aged bourbon, and what’s next.
Keep readingKinsley on music, vulnerability & her debut EP “Learn to Live”
Kinsley talks about about her journey into music and the story behind her debut EP Learn to Live, which arrives September 25. Kinsley talks about growing up between California, Texas and Tennessee, her early love of poetry, discovering songwriting, and finding an audience through her intimate “Midnight Sessions” on YouTube.
Keep readingBlake Layfield on Maker’s Mark, innovation and more
At the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, we catch up with Maker’s Mark Master Distiller Blake Layfield to talk about innovation, how that works at Marker’s Mark and more.
Keep readingMatt Koziol on his $10 Guitar, “90 Proof” & songwriting success
Matt Koziol is back on Bar Conversations for his second appearance on the show. The country artist and songwriter talks about growing up in New Jersey, Elvis’ influence, buying his first guitar for $10, recording his first demo at 15 and so much more.
Keep readingKentucky Bourbon Festival sets 2027 dates
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival announced next year’s festival returns to Bardstown on Sept. 16-19, 2027.
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