Bird Brown and Amanda Brown are two of the musicians who play with the Fender Benders, a Fort Worth Texas band that recently won the "Best Blues Band" by Fort Worth Weekly. Bird and Amanda attended GPISD and still live in Grand Prairie. We talk about all things music, growing up in the suburbs of Dallas in the 90s and being raised in a musical family. This was a fun conversation!!
For more about the Fender Benders Band and their upcoming gigs, go to https://fenderbenders.band/. Music clip credit:
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Episode Time Stamp:
00:00Podcasting Beginnings and Technical Challenges
07:02Exploring Musical Backgrounds and Influences
14:01The Journey into Music and Band Dynamics
21:50Live Music Scene: Fort Worth vs. Dallas
24:51The Evolution of Local Music Scenes
28:02Recognition and Awards in the Music Community
30:10Balancing Music and Day Jobs
32:40The Creative Process Behind the Music
37:52Gender Dynamics in the Blues Scene
39:12The Joy of Performing and Musical Identity
42:03Nostalgia for the 90s Music Scene
48:17The Changing Landscape of Music Consumption
51:21The Evolution of Music Identity
54:04Music as a Bridge Across Generations
58:49Local Music Scenes and Shared Experiences
01:02:38Cultural Integration and Community Influence
01:05:20The Joy of Jamming and Community Engagement
01:08:45Pursuing Music Passion at Any Age
01:11:20The Power of Music and Lifelong Learning
