Western AF made its first trip to the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival (FWAARM Fest) this year and found something special. There were more incredible artists than we could possibly film, and every conversation and performance reminded us why this gathering has become such an important home for […]
I recently traveled to the family farm to meet with Jason Dea West, and see where his story started. Jason is one of my old pals, we’ve checked in with him at various times over the years. Hopping trains with Benjamin Tod (https://youtu.be/wwxAqeSMc0k?si=O7Hk3pzQt7nYDzMi) and stopping at a random truckstop and […]
Antenna The End brings their art rock pop music to Jam in the Van! Subscribe to Jam in the Van: http://bit.ly/subthejamvan Experience the full energy of Antenna The End at Jam in the Van, with a dynamic fusion of art rock, pop, and progressive influences. This 2026 release showcases the […]
Swamp Dogg, born Jerry Williams Jr., is one of the most influential and unconventional figures in American music. With a career spanning more than seven decades, he has built a reputation for blending soul, R&B, country, and blues while challenging musical and cultural boundaries. Beyond his own recordings, he has […]
Arlo McKinley is a real one. Recently, one of my very good friends was in a car wreck. He was drunk, rear ended someone and totaled his car. He didn’t realize that if you put someone in your iPhone as an “emergency contact”, it sends out a SOS location ping […]
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Shelby Means ft. Joel Timmons | High Plains Wyoming | Western AF đź”” Subscribe to Western AF: https://bit.ly/4h0PK56 Born in Kentucky and raised on the Wyoming plains, Shelby Means is one damn talented upright bass player and vocalist. Featuring her partner, Joel Timmons, this field recording feels like sitting on […]
Winner of the Gems in the Rough 2023 content, Jordan Smart. We recorded this one when he visited Nashville, as part of the grand prize, picking up his Gold Tone instrument and filming with us. This is the song that really turned me into a Jordan Smart fan. He has […]
Alejandro Aranda brings his acoustic indie rock to Jam in the Van! Subscribe to Jam in the Van: http://bit.ly/subthejamvan California native and American Idol finalist Alejandro Aranda delivers a mesmerizing acoustic performance of “The Darkness” with his signature blend of indie rock. The singer and multi-instrumentalist transcends genres, offering a […]
We’re back again for a trip to Korea. Some of y’all might remember Ye Ram from our longer video (https://youtu.be/3AurW0e2X-c?si=3j92PvnfcxPQQzZ_). We filmed this one on the same day, in another room in her apartment in Seoul. That room was her home studio setup, and I spied a two channel red […]
