JD CLAYTON INTERVIEW

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We’re also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!     Today is Sunday, March 19th, 2023 and Carly and I are thrilled to release this episode with a young singer and songwriter that’s on his way up.   But first, let me remind you that the #1 way you can support our podcast is by becoming a patron at our Patreon Page.   We’re also an affiliate for Sweetwater now so anytime you need to buy new gear, make sure to use the link on our website.  Both can be found by clicking the “Support The Podcast” tab at thetroubadourpodcast.com.   Today’s guest, JD Clayton is a native of Fort Smith, Arkansas and things are really starting to happen for this kid.  His new Album “Long Way Home” is getting lots of attention and if you check out his tour schedule at www.jdclaytonofficial.com you’ll see just how busy he is right now.  As you’ll hear during the interview, the songs that make up the album were born during Covid, mostly while JD was working for a landscaping company in Nashville.  So, in the past few years, JD has went from a day laborer to a guy who’s opening shows for the likes of Dwight Yoakam and being a featured artist on the ever-popular Jam in the Van series.   JD and I also go down the rabbit hole on vintage Gibson J-50 guitars and his performance of one of my favorite John Denver songs called “This Old Guitar”.   Links for all this stuff can be found in the show notes for this episode.   So let’s get into it!  Here comes Episode #170 and our visit with a great new artist I expect you’re going to be seeing and hearing a lot of soon; JD Clayton.