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No matter how you like it, grab your favorite drink and join us for a fun conversation. Bar Conversations features interviews musicians, personalities and entertainers as they talk about their careers, new projects coming and so much more. A new podcast is released every week.
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Matt Koziol on his $10 Guitar, “90 Proof” & songwriting success (opens the original)
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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, and recording his first demo at 15. Matt also shares the advice from his junior high music teacher Reggie Turner that helped shape his approach to music and life. He discusses signing with Casual Records, his new single “90 Proof,” and the music he has coming next. Matt also breaks down his work
Onoleigh talks “Love Bomb,” Nashville & finding her voice (opens the original)
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Rising singer-songwriter Onoleigh joins the Bar Conversations to talk about her journey from a small town in Illinois and a career in social work to pursuing music full-time in Nashville. She shares the moment she decided to take the leap, her early days playing Broadway at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, her breakthrough 2025 EP First Rodeo, and the experiences that shaped her as an artist and songwriter. Onoleigh also discusses her upcoming EP Love Bomb, arriving in October, including songs like “Cop
Dan Alley on Nashville, No. 1 Hits & “Keepin’ On” (opens the original)
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Country singer-songwriter Dan Alley joins Bar Conversations to talk about his journey from growing up in a musical family in Ohio to becoming a Nashville songwriter and recording artist. Dan shares stories from playing local bars as a teenager, moving to Nashville, and learning from legendary songwriters like Dean Dillon and Brent Cobb. Dan also discusses writing hits for artists including Luke Bryan, Hudson Westbrook, Lainey Wilson, Jon Pardi, and Luke Combs, and what it means to finally step i
The Woods on 'Same Boat', their Nashville Journey & harmonies (opens the original)
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Nashville-based trio The Woods joins the Bar Conversations for a wide-ranging chat about music, friendship, songwriting, and the unlikely paths that brought Dan O'Rourke, Raquel Cole, and Leland Rooney together. Dan shares the wild story of winning a karaoke contest at a retirement community in Arizona before going on NBC's The Voice, while Leland and Raquel talk about their own journeys through Nashville and what drew them to build something together as a band. The trio also discusses forming T
Danny Griego talks "Angelina," being struck by lightning & Freedom Horse Ranch (opens the original)
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Country singer-songwriter Danny Griego joins Bar Conversations for an incredible conversation about resilience, music and the life experiences that shaped his career. Danny shares the unbelievable story of being struck by lightning just before law school, how learning classical guitar became part of his recovery, and why his grandfather's Spanish guitar remains one of the most meaningful instruments in his life. He also reflects on owning Matt's Saloon in Prescott, paying his dues in Nashville,
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