Fiddles, Friends, & Texas Bands: The Heartbeat of Texas Music
04/25/25 • 28 min
Steve Helms ... Born and raised in Cleburne Tx...."I’ve been playing music my entire life."
Following in his dad's footsteps Steve has made a career of the music business. He spent 12 years playing and touring with his cousin Sonny Burgess as they played the Texas Honk Tonk circuit and eventually the Grand Ole Opry. Steve has spent his adult life honing his music and songwriting skills, and says he wouldn't change a thing.
We sat down with him in Las Vegas where he was playing the stage at the Westgate Hotel and Casino during the NFR.
For more information about Steve Helms and his music:
https://stevehelmsband.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/stevehelmsband
https://www.instagram.com/stevehelmsband/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3srFkHkWH15AEcO3c36miK
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Steve Helms ... Born and raised in Cleburne Tx...."I’ve been playing music my entire life."
Following in his dad's footsteps Steve has made a career of the music business. He spent 12 years playing and touring with his cousin Sonny Burgess as they played the Texas Honk Tonk circuit and eventually the Grand Ole Opry. Steve has spent his adult life honing his music and songwriting skills, and says he wouldn't change a thing.
We sat down with him in Las Vegas where he was playing the stage at the Westgate Hotel and Casino during the NFR.
For more information about Steve Helms and his music:
https://stevehelmsband.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/stevehelmsband
https://www.instagram.com/stevehelmsband/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3srFkHkWH15AEcO3c36miK
More information about Musical Miles Podcast
https://musicalmilespodcast.com/
https://www.instagram.com/musical_miles_podcast/
https://m.facebook.com/61563297476931/videos/
MORE ABOUT TETON GUITARS
https://tetonguitars.com/ref/musicalmilespodcast/
Support the show
FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426
[email protected]
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Musical Miles Podcast:
https://musicalmilespodcast.com
More Info about TETON GUITARS
https://tetonguitars.com/affiliate-area/
FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426
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Inside Las Vegas’ First Ever Songwriter Festival
For the first time ever, the Vegas Strip is the backdrop for the Songwriter Festival of epic proportions - 50+ hitmakers with a combined 350 + Billboard #1's and hundreds more top 40 hits, will make the Mandalay Bay their stage for 4 days in August.
Get ready to hear the stories behind the songs, straight from the voices who wrote them. From the intimate details to the wild inspirations, this is your backstage pass to the magic of the music.
In this episode of the podcast we sit down with Matt Warren and Rob Hatch the event promoters and #1 Hitmaker Nashville Songwriters. They share the vision behind the festival, and give us a taste of what to expect at this event.
More about the guests:
Rob Hatch
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Songs_written_by_Rob_Hatch
https://pumphouserecords.com/rob-hatch/
https://www.instagram.com/robhatchmusic/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/robhatchmusic/
Matt Warren
https://entersong.com/artist/matt-warren/
https://www.facebook.com/TheMattWarrenMusic/
https://www.instagram.com/themattwarren/?hl=en
More about the event & promoters:
https://vegassongwriters.com/
https://entersong.com/
https://www.instagram.com/entersongentertainment/
https://m.facebook.com/100076047829512/photos/707415738470014/
https://musicrow.com/2025/02/first-ever-las-vegas-songwriters-festival-set-for-august/
https://mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/las-vegas-songwriters-festival.html
More information about Musical Miles Podcast
https://musicalmilespodcast.com/
https://www.instagram.com/musical_miles_podcast/
https://m.facebook.com/61563297476931/videos/
MORE ABOUT TETON GUITARS
https://tetonguitars.com/ref/musicalmilespodcast/
Support the show
FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426
[email protected]
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Musical Miles Podcast:
https://musicalmilespodcast.com
More Info about TETON GUITARS
https://tetonguitars.com/affiliate-area/
FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426
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Next Episode
Biker bars of Texas to the Bright Lights of VEGAS
Randy Hoyet is an independent singer/songwriter who has cut his teeth in the Texas scene while finding his path to a ruckus bluesy sound. Hoyet released his debut EP “Acoustic” in October of 2021, solidifying himself as a voice to be heard in Texas music. With tracks like “Lonely and Scared” to “Shameless”, Hoyet’s songwriting is raw power in real time. He has continued to create motion in the Texas music scene with his latest two full band singles, “Notices”, and “Drawn”. After almost two years of shows and studio time, Randy Hoyet is set to release his highly anticipated debut Album in 2025.
We sat down with Randy in Las Vegas at the Westgate Hotel and Casino where he was performing during the NFR. Humble beginnings in the music business, but Randy has proven he has the staying power to be a successful artist. Go check out his latest Full Album release "Shameless" from March of 2025, the soulful rocking blues of the title track will hook you from the start!
For more information and to follow Randy Hoyet:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ddv8bumVxixdKzleVemDZ
https://www.facebook.com/randyhoyetband/
https://www.instagram.com/randy.hoyet/?hl=en
More information about Musical Miles Podcast
https://musicalmilespodcast.com/
https://www.instagram.com/musical_miles_podcast/
https://m.facebook.com/61563297476931/videos/
MORE ABOUT TETON GUITARS
https://tetonguitars.com/ref/musicalmilespodcast/
Support the show
FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426
[email protected]
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Musical Miles Podcast:
https://musicalmilespodcast.com
More Info about TETON GUITARS
https://tetonguitars.com/affiliate-area/
FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426
[email protected]
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