
Boots & Ballads
By Jeremiah Craig

Boots & BalladsMay 21, 2021

Making Custom Cowboy Boots for Those Who Need Them Most: Bill's Boots & Vicky's Bags
I talk to Bill and Vicky about custom cowboy boots and why they make them almost exclusively for folks with orthopedic needs. Learn more about Bill's Boots and Vicky's Bags on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/2HeartsLeatherProductsLlc

Ask the Bootmaker with Jarrett Van Curen
I chat with Jarrett Van Curen of Van Curen Leather in another episode of Ask the Bootmaker! Learn more about Jarrett Van Curen at https://www.vancurenleather.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VanCurenLeather/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/van_curen_leather/

Ask the Bootmaker with Steven Christo of Perrin Creek Custom Cowboy Boots!
Join me for an Ask the Bootmaker interview with Steven Christo of Perrin Creek Custom Cowboy Boots. Learn more about Perrin Creek Custom Cowboy Boots at Website - https://www.perrincreekcustomboots.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/perrincreekcustomboots/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/perrincreekboots Always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com

Ask the Bootmaker with Jose Chavez of BNV Boots!
Learn more about BNV Boots by contacting him at bnvboots@gmail.com or by phone at 915-861-2403.
Follow BNV Boots on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bnvboots/
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Ask the Bootmaker with Morgan Buckert
I speak with Morgan Buckert, custom cowboy boot maker in Idaho. Learn more about her at https://morganbuckert.com/ and send me your questions before live streams by commenting below or on FB and IG.
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How Chase DeForest Uses Technology and Art When Building Custom Cowboy Boots
I spoke with Chase DeForest, custom boot maker in Washington D.C. about her process, her beginnings and her artistic capabilities. She incorporates many modern processes when designing and preparing the boots she makes and it was an awesome experience speaking with her. Listen here on the podcast or watch on YouTube!
Learn more about Chase DeForest and her Custom Boots at https://chasecustomboots.com/
Follow Chase DeForest on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chasecustomboots/
Thanks for listening! Please rate and share the podcast and help spread the news about this great custom cowboy boot maker!

MD Custom Boots Builds Cowboy Boots Mathematically!
Matt Defer of MD Custom Boots talks about his process in building boots with a mathematic focus.
Learn more about MD Custom Boots!
On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/md_custom_boots/
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How Tomasso Arditti Became a "TOP 25" Custom Cowboy Boot Maker
On this session of Ask The Bootmaker, I speak with Tomasso Arditti who has been named a Top 25 bootmaker by Texas Monthly Magazine twice.
Website: https://tomassoarditti.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomassoarditti/
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Revamping Life the Custom Made Cowboy Boot Way with Aly L!
Alyssa Lennell-White is a custom boot and shoe maker in Wyoming and we talk about the sneaker industry vs the cowboy boot industry, where the term revamping came from and her style of custom cowboy boots!
Learn more about Aly L's Custom Boots and Shoes at her website and social media:
👉 http://www.alylscustomboots.com/
👉 https://www.facebook.com/alylscustomboots/
👉 https://www.instagram.com/alylscustombootsandshoes/
This "Ask The Bootmaker" with Aly L's Custom Boots and Shoes was originally live streamed on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/p/CDPTIgtFIn6/
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Long Lasting Impacts of a Cheap Divorce - Break Room Balladeer episode featuring Supportive Divorce Solutions
I recorded this episode in April of 2019 and the world may have changed a lot since then but not in the area of divorce finances. Jillian Jones of Supportive Divorce Solutions tells me about the importance of making sure your finances are in order before signing on the dotted line to have ultimate freedom when you finally are divorced.
Looking into Jillian's industry inspired me to write the song "What's After?" which you can hear on your favorite streaming platforms at the links below.
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/5zqjBbW9UiW3TlLssFmYGQ?si=1y1AXUSeSzWpA58xuO-pOg
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6FfyNFj6XY
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/whats-after-single/1528827127
Amazon Music - https://amzn.to/3aTngd9
Bandcamp - https://jeremiahcraig.bandcamp.com/track/whats-after
Learn more about Supportive Divorce Solutions at https://supportivedivorcesolutions.com/
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Becoming a Full Time Custom Cowboy Boot Maker with Savannah River Boot Company
I speak with Sean Mosley or Savannah River Boot Company, custom boot maker in Savannah, Georgia and making the jump to full time, his inspiration in making boots and more! Follow Savannah River Boot Company on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/savannah_river_boot_co/ and visit their website at https://srbcompany.com/

Jake Houston: Touring Musician to Custom Cowboy Boot Maker!
Join me for another "Ask the Bootmaker" featuring Jake Houston from Houston Boot Co. as he talks about being a touring musician, thoughts on the industry, what got him into boot making and more! Learn more about Houston Boot Co. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houstonbootco/ Always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com

How La Saboteuse Mixes Art and Custom Cowboy Boots in Massachusetts
La Saboteuse is a custom cowboy boot maker in Massachusetts who mixes her experience in art and architecture into making cowboy boots.
Learn more about La Saboteuse at http://www.saboteuse.com/
Follow La Saboteuse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saboteusebespoke/
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From Shoe Repair to Custom Cowboy Boots with Paul Krause
I chat with Paul Krause of PK Bootmakers out of Presscott, AZ about his career starting out in shoe repair and then making custom cowboy boots.
Learn more and order your own pair from PK Bootmaker at http://www.pkbootmaker.com/
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Music City Leather on Making Custom Cowboy Boots in Nashville
Wes Shugart of Music City Leather joins me for an Ask The Bootmaker session live on Instagram and we talk about what it's like making custom cowboy boots in Nashville, his background as a bootmaker and more. Learn more about Music City Leather at https://www.musiccityleather.com/

3 "Click" Moments for My 3 Passions
Learn a little bit more about me as I talk about when I realized I should pursue Music, Cowboy Boots and Marketing more seriously. There's always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com and feel free to call me and leave a message at 253-254-5898.

The Characteristics of a Traditional Cowboy Boot (featuring Hondo Boots)
Fil from Hondo Boots joins me to explain what makes up a traditionally made cowboy boot. Learn more about Hondo boots at http://hondoboots.com and remember you can call me with your comments, questions or suggestions at 253-254-5898 leave a message and I may use it in future videos and podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Yeehaw Cowboy Support Small Facebook Live Concert
Take a listen to my Support Small Facebook Live Concert originally performed on April 20th, 2020. Always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com

Don't Be Insecure About Wearing Cowboy Boots!
Many people have asked me about how to get over their insecurities about wearing boots and what people might think of them when they do... I'm here to tell you not to worry about any of that! Listen to find out why....
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New Songs from the Week 5/24/20
I wrote two new songs this week. The first is "Make this now then" and the second, more energetic, is called "Someone's Gotta Pay." Cheers and thanks for listening!

What Makes Good Songwriting with Levi James
Levi James joins me as we talk about what makes for good songwriting. Find Levi online at https://www.facebook.com/levijames.musician/

Appreciating the Perfect Custom Cowboy Boot Fit with Dustin Lauw
I talk with Duck's Heritage Custom Cowboy Boots owner and bootmaker, Dustin Lauw about fit, favorite leathers, trends and more. Follow Duck's Heritage Cowboy Boots on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksheritageleather/ Like Duck's Heritage Cowboy Boots on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksheritagecowboyboots/
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My Top 4 Musical Influences
Thanks to Rich Allen for the question! I talk about my top 4 musical influences when it comes to songwriting.

How to Spread Contagious Joy for Cowboy Boots!
Spread contagious joy for boots not COVID!
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JW Boot Company Support Small Facebook Live Stream
I play a Facebook live stream concert on JW Boot Company's Facebook page as a part of my Support Small live tour
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5/17/20 New Songs of the week
New song "Race Against the Spectors" was this week's only song I wrote. I hope you like it!

Finding Your Singing Voice
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How The Mad Tailor Makes Cowboy Boots Wearable Art
I talk with The Mad Tailor about his process in becoming a boot maker. Follow him on Instagram @mad_tailor_leather.

Having a Musical Family
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Why Hondo Makes Cowboy Boots the Old Way
I talk with Fil Guijarro of Hondo Boots about the cowboy boot industry and why they continue to make cowboy boots they way they used to when starting in 1965.

Fox Farm Vineyards Support Small Live Stream Concert
Performed on Fox Farm Vineyards Facebook page on 4/18/20. Call my Google Voice number and leave a message! 253-254-5898

New Songs This Week 5/10/20
Here are a couple new songs I wrote this week! One for Mother's Day called "WWMD" and another called "Cherry Blossoms in the Wind." If you have any suggestions, questions or comments, call me at 253-254-5898.

How Long Does It Take To Write A Song?
I answer this question then play a song I wrote in five minutes.
Call me at 253-254-5898 and leave a message for questions, comments or suggestions,
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How Lisa Sorrell Became One of The Best Custom Cowboy Boot Makers
Lisa Sorrell is a legend in the custom cowboy boot industry! We talk about her YouTube channel, making boots for Arnold Schwarzenegger and so much more. Learn more about her boots at https://customboots.net/. Also feel free to leave me a message on my Google Voice at 253-254-5898 and I may use it in future videos or podcasts.

Why I Started Making Cowboy Boot Videos
While hanging out with Raul de Lara in Provincetown, MA we got to talking about why I make videos about cowboy boots! I hope you enjoy this episode. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, leave a message on my Google Voice at 253-254-5898. Always more at https://jeremiahcraig.com

Why Sarah Ford Makes Ranch Road Boots in Spain!
I talk with Sarah Ford of Ranch Road Boots about why she makes Ranch Road Boots in Spain and more! Call me at 253-254-5898 and leave a message to be featured in future podcasts and videos.

Support Small Live Stream Concert with Vintage Vino & Espresso
Originally live streamed on 4/17/20

Characteristics of Traditional Folk Ballads
I talk about the characteristics of traditional folk ballads in this podcast episode. Call 253-254-5898 to be featured in future podcasts and videos!

How Jose Diaz Sells Cowboy Boots Online with Yeehaw Cowboy
I chat with Jose Diaz, owner of Yeehawcowboy.com about his strategy in selling boots online, how he got into the business and so much more! I hope you enjoy this interview. Call me and leave a message at 253-254-5898 if you want your question or comment featured in future content.

All Businesses Have Their Own Unique Path
Here's a little segment from Break Room Balladeer episodes I did in the past. Remember you can call me a 253-254-5898 and leave a message to be featured on future podcasts and videos.

Will Roman made the Chisos Cowboy Boot Company in Just 11 Months
I talk with Will Roman of Chisos Boots. We chat about his quick leap into the cowboy boot industry and how he approaches his business. Remember you can call me with questions or comments at 253-254-5898 and I can include those messages in future podcasts and videos.

Let's Ride Boots and Apparel Live Stream Concert
This is a live stream concert I played on Let's Ride Boots and Apparel's Facebook page on 4/16/20. Call me and leave a message at 253-254-5898.

#AudioMo Day 4: Late one
Late day but sticking to it!

#AudioMo Day 3 - Trying New Formats?
Thinking about new ways to do the podcast during this month. I put in a segment when I was recently on the Over Conversation podcast.

#AudioMo Day 2: Buying Weed in Washington vs Massachusetts

#AudioMo Day 1: Getting Back Into It

Writing a Song about Boots
I have a Break Room Balladeer episode coming up at a Montana boot and shoe repair shop and here is my process writing a song for that episode.
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Coffee & Music Schedule
Monday: YouTube
Tuesday: Facebook
Wednesday: Instagram
Thursday: Twitter/Periscope
Friday: Twitch

What is a Folk Ballad?
I explain the rules of folk ballads and celebrate International Women's Day on Coffee & Music

Blending All My Passions Together
I ramble on about seeing my passions of music, marketing and cowboy boots mix together
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Find my Music
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If you want to use my music in your videos and podcasts for free, go to http://royaltyfreemusic.jeremiahcraig.com/
Let’s Be Friends
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The Struggles Adopting New Technology
We're getting back into things talking about time management, music and the struggles adopting new technologies.
Coffee and Music #212 features "The Connector" and "Lass of Glenshee"
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Find my Music
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Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jeremiah-craig/432664795
Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Aticapamu35e25mgz4tci5euexe?t=Jeremiah_Craig
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Onx1aR
If you want to use my music in your videos and podcasts for free, go to http://royaltyfreemusic.jeremiahcraig.com/
Let’s Be Friends
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremiahcraig
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