Ron sits down with Steel Panther’s thunderous timekeeper Stix for a high-voltage pre-show chat. He shares morning writing rituals, why serving the melody matters, the band’s Viper Room origins and on/off-stage chemistry, plus first drum crushes (“When the Levee Breaks”), a little guy-liner talk, what he’s spinning now (Big Wreck/Ian Thornley, Royal Blood, BRKN LOVE, Low Lives), and three-part advice for working musicians, be relentlessly persistent, create because you have to, and don’t chase trends.
🎙️ Ronversations w/ Ron Ross

Don’t miss Steel Panther live—Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races (Charles Town, WV), Friday, September 12. Tickets on sale now:
https://www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment

In this episode of Ronversations, Ron Ross chats with the legendary Ben Bridwell, frontman of the Grammy-nominated indie rock group Band of Horses. With over 20 years of music under their belt, Ben reflects on the band’s origins, his journey as a singer-songwriter, their acoustic album Live at the Ryman Vol. 2, and the unexpected joys of fatherhood and performing with newfound confidence.

Plus, don’t miss Band of Horses live in concert at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Charlestown, West Virginia on Saturday, June 14th! Get your tickets now at hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com

This episode is part of the Listen Frederick Podcast Network — learn more at ListenFrederick.com

In this special episode of Ronversations, Ron Ross sits down with the legendary Ricky Skaggs—an icon in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Bluegrass Hall of Fame. Ricky shares stories from his decades-long career, including his first time playing the Grand Ole Opry at just 16, the mystery of Scaggsville, MD, and the heartfelt tale of his very first mandolin.

Plus, get the inside scoop on his upcoming performance with Kentucky Thunder at the Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown on Friday, June 6th. This is a show you don’t want to miss—tickets are on sale now and expected to sell out quickly!

Event: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Location: The Maryland Theatre, Hagerstown, MD
Date: Friday, June 6th
Tickets: Available now

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