Episode 9: February Check-In w/ Sunny War, John-Allison Weiss, Terry Blade, Jaimee Harris, Izzy Heltai, Tina and Her Pony, Tami Hart
Release Date: 02/24/2023
Episode 30: Girls on Grass
Rainbow Rodeo
Girls on Grass is a scrappy garage/country/cowpunk/whatever band from New York City that fearlessly follows their own arrow. Barbara Endes guides us through the creative process of the band's upcoming EP Stages, playing with a B-bender guitar (and what that is), and why writing about politics an her friends is her happy place. Track Listing Girls on Grass – Goth Punk Hillbilly Angel (1:19) Kim Deal – Nobody Loves You More (11:45) Girls on Grass – Don't Buy It (29:13) Subscribe to for your free weekly queer country newsletter, or support us with a paid subscription for extra...
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Episode 29: Angie K
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Angie K and I scooch up to our mics to discuss her new self-titled EP. (Sorry for the horrendous audio quality on my end – I went out and got a better mic right after this interview.) We talk about Angie's incredible year: she got engaged, she's played the Grand Ole Opry twice, and Angie K was absolutely released on her terms. There's also stories of awkward teenage dating and talent shows – and she taught me about this freaky zodiac thing called Human Design. Song List Angie K – "Red Dirt on Mars" (1:24) Angie K – "You And I" (14:47) Angie K – "I'm Going Under" (17:26) Angie K –...
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Episode 28: Girl In a Hurry - The Shelly Bush Story
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We're 58% of the way to our fundraising goal! Join us over at for exclusive podcasts, art, zines -- and a mixtape of new and unreleased queer country music! Ellen Angelico is one of my favorite people in Nashville – hands-down. They own the stage when they're absolutely shredding on guitar for artists like Brandy Clark and Cam. But everyone gets their start somewhere, and for Ellen that was on Nashville's Broadway in their legendary honky-tonks, led by a singer who was equally legendary: Shelly Bush. In Ellen's six-part series Girl in a Hurry, we learn more about Shelly, but also about the...
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Episode 27: Voices of Trans Strength -- Mya Byrne, Paisley Fields, Abigail Lucas, Flamy Grant, Adrian Blake Enscoe, She Returns From War
Rainbow Rodeo
Howdy, cowpokes. I hope you're hanging in there. This episode is a little bit different. Instead of interviewing one artist, I included excerpts from interviews for an article coming up in No Depression's Spring 2025 issue: how trans artists are drawing strength and preparing for the Trump administration. We hear from Mya Byrne, Paisley Fields, Abigail Lucas, Flamy Grant, Adrian Blake Enscoe, She Returns From War. Subscribe to to read the full article in the Spring 2025 issue. Subscribe to -- paid or free - to stay up-to-date on the latest queer country news and music! This episode was...
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Episode 26: Rett Madison
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A Note on Audio: Sorry that I sound so weird; I sat way too far away from my mic for this one. But Rett really does talk that fast -- faster than me! So much for the stereotype about fast-talking New Yorkers! It's hard enough to be in your 20s, but Rett Madison had to do it all without her mom. One More For Jackie is the deluxe re-issue of Madison's debut album last year, this time with a few extra songs but the same core of love, grief, and dedication to her mother, who died by suicide in 2019. In our interview, we discuss making the album, the making-of documentary that came with it,...
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Episode 25: Flamy Grant
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** This month's episode is sponsored by Damon Beirne of . Damon can clean up your media files for $300 per terrabyte -- mention Rainbow Rodeo for a 75% discount! ** Flamy Grant is a Christian drag queen. Now, at Rainbow Rodeo, we know to revel in the contradiction of gloriously queer life and traditional expectations, and Flamy certainly embodies that. Her first album Bible Belt Baby hit #1 on the iTunes Christian chart and her new album, CHURCH, which we’ll be talking about today, is currently in the top 10 of the iTunes country chart. This is a big deal because iTunes charts are...
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Episode 24: Liv Greene
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Liv Greene checks in about her album Deep Feeler, out on October 18th. We also discuss how her coming out process has reinforced her artistry, moving past imposter syndrome, and putting down roots in Nashville. For subscribers, we also get into a little astrology and a secret that's about a confession. Pre-save or preorder Deep Feeler . Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter ! Music Liv Greene -- "Katie" (2:25) Liv Greene -- "Deep Feeler" (14:23) Liv Greene -- "Flowers" (25:30) Brittany Ann Tranbaugh -- "We Could Be Comets" (36:16) Liv Greene -- "Wild Geese" (41:10)
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Episode 23: Leah Song of Rising Appalachia
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Rising Appalachia has always been a mission-driven, social justice-focused band. On their recent album Folk and Anchor, however, the band decided to take on a more light-hearted project. The sister duo of Leah Song and Chloe Smith went back to their roots and picked out a collection of songs that influenced them -- including some that might surprise you. Leah and I spoke about how the band settled on this project, the songs they chose, and what it means to finally take a break. Music Rising Appalchia -- "On And On (Erykah Badu)" (2:05) Rising Appalachia -- "Texas Hold 'Em (Beyonce)"...
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Episode 22: Chris Housman
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Hey, there cowpokes -- remember when I did podcasts? Me, too. So...I'm thrilled that I get to interview Chris Housman for episode 22! Chris's new album Blueneck is a raucously fun and aggressively queer pop country album. Chris has been in Nashville for 16 years, and we talk about how it's been to be a queer artist in the mainstream country machine, as well as how Chris got his start and why he loves making the catchy music he does. Song Timestamps 2:51 -- "Drag Queen" -- Chris Housman 21:59 -- "Bible Belt" -- Chris Housman 35:33 -- "Backwoods Proclamation" -- Jett Holden 39:08 --...
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Episode 21: River Shook of Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
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Hey there, cowpokes! This time around I interview River Shook about their new album with Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, Revelations. What’s that now? Well, we get into River coming out as nonbinary, changing their name…and still touring under their given name. We’ll also talk about their growing confidence as they continue into sobriety, taking the helm as a producer for their own projects as well as Izzy Rider’s, and why their latest album Revelations kicks so much ass. Thanks to the Nashville Scene for . Check out John Rodney's Deers, Queers, and Carolina Twang playlist I . ...
info_outline- Sunny War, Anarchist Gospel, “Swear to Gawd”
- John-Allison Weiss, The Long Way, “Different Now”
- Terry Blade, Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper, “Won’t Be Around”
- Jaimee Harris, Boomerang Town, “Good Morning, My Love”
- Izzy Heltai, “Running Out” (Single)
- Tina and Her Pony “Beautiful Mess” (Marigolds)
- Tami Hart, “Thanks For Saying Hi” (Thanks For Saying Hi)