MATT JAMES from Blacktop Mojo on The Boston Chris Podcast | Episode 68 | IN DEPTH INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 68 featuring POWERHOUSE frontman and vocalist Matt James from Blacktop Mojo sponsored by our friends at The Speakeasy Coffeehouse & Palmyra StudiosWe chatted with Matt about growing up in Rusk, TX, some lessons he learned growing up, his musical influences, the differences between his solo project and his band Blacktop Mojo, trying to find success as a rock band starting out in East Texas, the collaborative process for the songwriting, balancing family with touring & TONS more!Follow Matt and all his endeavors at https://www.mattjamesofficial.comCheck out Blacktop Mojo's page here: https://blacktopmojo.comCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:09: Theme Song00:59: Intro01:44: Becoming a family man02:45: Matt’s Favorite Drinks03:25: Growing up in Rusk, TX04:05: Lessons he learned as a kid05:26: His influences06:45: Why he started a solo project09:54: Focusing on his vocals as part of their sound11:40: Regrets from the studio12:39: Playing their own music in the studio13:41: 13 years of Blacktop Mojo & Starting Out then15:54: Their strategy for choosing cover songs to record/play live17:45: The band’s writing process20:39: Having deadlines or not in writing22:41: What’s more fun the road or the studio?24:06: Balancing Family & Music26:11: Pappy Middleton Ad27:36: Something Matt’s fans may not know!27:58: Mt. Rushmore of bands28:47: What the Heck?!29:56: Who is the ONE ARTIST they wish everyone knew about?30:17: What’s on their Wishlist?30:36: What is their biggest accomplishment?31:13: Matt’s biggest impact on his life31:45: The future for Matt JamesSupport Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0