Welding Legacy, Creative Hustle, Relentless Discipline for Performers Balancing Grit and Passion

In this episode of the 78644 Podcast, host Steven Collins sits down with some incredible people who are shaping the cultural scene in Lockhart, Texas. We start with Rider Kiesner, a world champion trick roper, who talks about his journey into the Western arts and how he’s kept cowboy traditions alive through his performances. Next, we chat with Nathan Colt Young, a country musician who shares the story behind his passion for music and how Pure Country sparked his musical journey. We also get a glimpse into the Cajun music world with Louis Michot & Andre Michot, the founders of Grammy Award winner band Lost Bayou Ramblers, as they tell us about their roots and how they’re keeping Cajun music vibrant. In our Local Tracks segment, we feature The Lovely Sparrows with their heartfelt song “Take Care.” To wrap things up, we meet Leigha Struthers & Ryan Struthers, the creative minds behind Artisan House by Struthers & Co., who share how they turned a love for crafting candles into a thriving business focused on clean, natural products.Guests in This Episode:Rider Kiesner - World champion trick roper and gun spinner.Nathan Colt Young - Country musician inspired by Pure Country.Louis Michot & Andre Michot - Founders of Lost Bayou Ramblers, keeping Cajun music alive.The Lovely Sparrows - Featuring their song “Take Care” in the Local Tracks segment.Lee & Ryan - Owners of Artisan House by Struthers & Co., creators of handmade candles.What’s Inside:The dedication behind becoming a world-class trick roper with Rider Kiesner.Nathan Colt Young on how Pure Country shaped his music career.How Louis & Andre Michot founded Lost Bayou Ramblers and kept Cajun music alive.The soulful sound of The Lovely Sparrows in “Take Care.”Lee & Ryan Struthers share their journey of crafting sustainable candles at Artisan House by Struthers & Co.🎟️Catch Nathan Colt Young live at Chisholm Trail Roundup on Saturday, June 14 for great music and fun!Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Rider Kiesner: The Art of Trick Roping and Gun Spinning[06:08] - Nathan Colt Young: The Heart of Country Music and Its Roots in Pure Country[19:52] - Louis Michot & Andre Michot: Lost Bayou Ramblers & Cajun Music[28:09] - Local Tracks: “Take Care” by The Lovely Sparrows[30:40] - Lee & Ryan Struthers on handmade candle craftingFollow Our Guests:Rider Kiesner: https://www.instagram.com/rider_kiesner/ https://www.facebook.com/rider.kiesner/ / https://www.kiesnerentertainment.com/ Nathan Colt Young: https://www.instagram.com/nathancoltyoungmusic/ https://www.nathancoltyoung.com/ / https://www.facebook.com/nathancoltyoungmusic/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Nathan-Colt-Young-Music-100062951064323/ Chisholm Trail Roundup: https://www.facebook.com/ChisholmTrailRoundup/ https://lockhartchisholmtrailbbq.com/ / https://www.instagram.com/chisholmtrailbarbq/ Louis Michot: https://www.instagram.com/louismichotmusic/ https://www.louismichot.com/ Lost Bayou Ramblers: https://web.facebook.com/LostBayouRamblers/ https://www.instagram.com/lostbayouramblers/ / https://www.lostbayouramblers.com/ The Lovely Sparrows: https://www.instagram.com/thelovelysparrows/ Leigha Struthers: https://www.instagram.com/leigha.strut/ Artisan House by Struthers & Co.: https://www.hartofthesquare.com/ https://www.instagram.com/artisanhouse.lockhart/ https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551347170303 Follow our Host:Steven Collins: https://www.instagram.com/deadmanonline This Episode is Sponsored by:Wella Foods: https://www.instagram.com/wellafoods/Thunderbird Bar: https://www.instagram.com/thunderbirdbar/ PrintingSolutionstx: https://www.instagram.com/printingsolutionstx/ Gaslight Baker Theatre: https://www.instagram.com/gaslightbaker/ Courthouse Nights: https://www.instagram.com/courthousenights/ Crystal Glaze Photography: https://www.instagram.com/crystalglazephotography/ Gray Beard Films: https://www.instagram.com/graybeardfilms/ Texas Hatters - HishatLady: https://www.instagram.com/hishatlady/ Follow 78644 Podcast:Website: https://www.78644podcast.com/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/people/78644-Podcast/100089192381124/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/78644podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@78644Podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/78644/exclusive-content