Off Mic, Off the Record
by Aaron Bentley
LJT 2026 Camper Conversations: Sal and the Stonewall Hippes
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 162 episodes
- LJT 2026 Camper Conversations: Sal and the Stonewall Hippes · 41 min · Episode 162Recorded 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…
- Hayden Dean · 1 h 25 min · Episode 161Fast 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…
- LJT 2026 Camper Conversations: Larry Joe Taylor · 23 min · Episode 160Recorded 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…
- Nyles. · 1 h 35 min · Episode 159Long 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…
- LJT 2026 Camper Conversations: Nick Brumley · 60 min · Episode 158What 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…
- From The Vault: Celeste Marie Wilson · 1 h 38 min · Episode 157Lat 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…
- From the Vault: West Texas Exiles LJT 2025 Camper Conversations · 15 min · Episode 156Another 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…
- From The Vault: WCG LJT 2025 Camper Conversations · 23 min · Episode 155How 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…
- Race Ricketts Revisited · 2 h 24 min · Episode 154Fresh 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…
- MIle0Fest 2026 condo conversations Adam Hood · 48 min · Episode 153For 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…
- Mile0Fest 2026 Breakfast Beers with Brad, Kim, and Jerrod · 60 min · Episode 152Join 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…
- Mile0fest 2026 condo conversations Tanner Usrey · 38 min · Episode 151Recorded 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…
- From the Vault: Roy Hudson interviews Me · 2 h 39 min · Episode 150From 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…
- Mile0Fest 2026 Codo Conversations Kaitlin Butts · 42 min · Episode 149Oklahoma 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…
- Mile0Fest 2026 Condo Conversations Graycie York · 37 min · Episode 148We'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…
- Wade Bowen LJT 2025 Camper Conversations · 12 min · Episode 147Simply 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…
- Canaan Bryce LJT 2025 Camper Conversations · 17 min · Episode 146Long 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…
- Graycie York Ljt 2025 Camper Conversations · 11 min · Episode 145Fresh 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…
- Buck Buffalo LJT 2025 Camper Conversations · 32 min · Episode 145Join 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…
- Race Ricketts LJT Camper Conversations 2025 · 27 min · Episode 144Hey 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…







