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Hosted by Aaron Bentley · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 162 episodes
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Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes and backstage for some of your favorite artists? Well, here's your answer. Unscripted off-mic conversations clouded with a chance of finding your new favorite tune. It's a train wreck, but it's my train wreck. Join me as I ask those oh-so not important questions and generally just BS with some of the best known or soon-to-be know independent artists. It's organic, it's not so professional( I say um and so way too much) and most likely I'll cuss a lot too. Well, the concept is simple, those off-mic conversations brought to the forefront and allows you that peek behind the curtain to what these artists are all about, and we end it with the off the record tune, that one song that hasn't ever been recored (as of yet) but holds a special place in the musician's song book. I'm just fan, one who's logged thousands of hours behind a windshield on my way to see live music, and one who has a passion for learning about the human condition
Aaron Bentley hosts Off Mic, Off the Record, a music show with 162 episodes published.
Recorded live from LJT 2026, had a chance to play catch up with my good friend Sal. On this episode we chat about: Making relationships work while on the road, old habits that die hard, new music, the cyclical nature of
Fast rising upstart Hayden Dean has been cutting his teeth in the footsteps of the rich melting pot of north Texas singer/songwriters, and he stopped by to share some tunes and stories with us. On this episode, we talk:
Recorded live from Thursday 2026 Texas Music Festival I sit down with the man himself, Larry Joe Taylor. We discuss: early beginnings, Guy, Townes, the festival birthplace, and I cough. Until next time friends, adios! Do
Long time front man for Shaker Hymns, Nyles has created a foothold on the Texas Music scene. On today's episode we discuss: Life lived through the lens of Texas, what drives us to achieve more, when he fell in love with
What a way to kick off the 2026 LJT Texas Music Fest. Nick and I discuss: humble beginnings in music, life in East Texas, the hospitality of Louisiana culture, and life well lived. Nick share two songs, and I cough three
Lat summer I had the pleaser of being introduced to Celeste Marie Wilson and her dynamic approach to making music. On this episode we discuss: life inside of Texas, her journey with the equestrian life, why good coffee m
Another one I dropped the ball on, hell I fumbled this one. A super group of Texas musicians who are no strangers of the road dog life, the West Texas Exiles have a story to tell and just barely make a dent in the few mi
How did I miss releasing this little gem? Back on day four of LJT 2025 William stopped by for a quick chat about life, we get into the weeds about Will's songwriting process, being a dad, and he drops a bit of knowledge
Fresh off the release of New Settlers Reunion Race and I sit down and catch up. On this episode we discuss: how to buy you own grab bag of frozen school cafeteria food, the brilliance of Drive By Truckers, what makes sma
For the fourth time folks, I get the pleasure of sitting down and chatting it up with Alabama singer songwriter Adam Hood. On today's episode we discuss: The ins and outs of releasing music in the current climate of the
Join in as Brad Beheler (Galleywinter), Kim Brian (Mile0Fest), and Jerrod Lane (Red Dirt Shirt Club) discuss all things festival, what we love about music, the island, who impressed us, and general horseplay and shenanig
Recorded live from Mile0Fest 2026 in the Duval house, I sit down and play catch up with my bud Tanner Usrey. On this episode we discuss: best day old foods, the awesomeness that is Dave Cobb, favorite writing spots, and
From back on April 2nd 2025 Roy Hudson of Ghosts of Hill County came by to well, interview me. Roy ask for stories on firsts in music, when I fell in love with this concept, and well we just really talked about what make
Oklahoma singer songwriter Kaitlin Butts is no stranger to the spotlight these days, but on today's episode we dive into the early days. Kaitlin and I discuss: skateboard sitting, hit clips, new music, what she's obsesse
We're kicking things back off for 2026 with show favorite and one of my favorite friends Graycie York! From the Dupont house Graycie and I talk all things Ragweed, the brilliance of Cameron Crowe films, what's new in Gra
Simply a bucketlist moment for me, join in as I sit down and chat with the one and only Wade Bowen, where he shares where his passion for music comes from, what life is like on the road, and several other topics. Cheers,
Long time friend of the show and genuine rockstar, Canaan Bryce has found his niche and is delivering Texas Rock n Roll his way. Join us as we discuss: humble beginnings, how a dream becomes reality, and other banter as
Fresh off the Release of several incredible singles, Graycie joins us after her set at LJT 2025. We talk all about how her Father's taste in music helped shape her career, and tons of other topics and the nexts steps in
Join in as Buck and I get pretty Deep into the weeds as we discuss life lessons learned through hardships, mental barriers, and the roots of what spawned The Buck Fuffalo Family Christmas event that happens in December a
Hey friends, join me and Race Ricketts as we talk all thing life and music with two amazing new songs from Race sprinkled in exclusive to OMOTR, I promise it's worth a listen. And until time friends, my name is Aaron Ben
Adam Hood
2 appearances on this show
Mike Ryan
Hall of Fame NFL athletic trainer and sports medicine expert · Wintrust Financial Corporation
1 appearance on this show
Jason Scott
Vice-Chair, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee · Progressive Crop Consultant
1 appearance on this show
Brad Beheler
Galleywinter
2 appearances on this show
Jerrod Lane
RedDirtShirtClub
2 appearances on this show
Kim Brian
Mile0Fest
1 appearance on this show
Taylor Ashlynn
PickinPetalsMusic
1 appearance on this show
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