“I want people to feel like somebody relates. Whether it’s having fun, being sad, being mad.”
Welcome Cole Phillips:
We’re joined on the Starline by a country star on the rise. He once wore #7 on the diamond, now he’s just an Oklahoma Gypsy Shuffler on the road with the “Steel Toes and Texacos Tour”. We welcome Cole Phillips.
Cole, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “I want to show it’s possible to come from a place where it seems like nothing is happening and do something.” What is Bridge Creek like?
How did leaving Bridge Creek to share your music open your eyes to the world?
You’re on the road singing at every joint, festival and opportunity someone gives you. Where is the one place that is special to you musically?
The Rockin’ 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. You played football as a wide receiver and played baseball. Which did you enjoy doing more?
2. You had a tattoo for your grandpa done. How did Grandpa Merle influence you?
3. It is closed now but what was the best dish at La Luna Cantina when you worked there?
4. Biggest fish you caught was what and where?
5. If you could make someone else’s dream come true, who would you help 1st?
6. Go to order at Braum’s is what?
7. Best lesson your dad ever taught you?
8. If you could buy your mom one thing, what would it be?
The Back Half:
What’s the one thing at Bass Pro Shop your manager won’t let you go shopping for?
How has fighting to leave the claustrophobia of a town just north of I-44 change your music?
Now I’m not gonna tell, but your 1st song “Drinking alone” was influenced by you drinking alone. You’re 18, what were you drinking and how has that song changed you?
Tell everyone about picking up the guitar for the first time and how did you learn it?
So what was your first guitar, who bought it and what string breaks the most on it?
How has your family, friends and relationships influenced your music?
You talk about doing wrong, what are you doing right?
Music:
Who influenced musically?
Favorite three songs for you listen to?
Where’s your holy grail of places to play?
If you could open for anymore, who would it be?
You’ve talked about how family and friends have helped you. How has getting into good trouble influence your music?
What makes your song “West Tx” important as an Okie?
They always say, write what you know. What are you afraid to learn?
How has being part of a family of 8 made you a better man?
What does music mean to you?
One Big Question:
What do you want people to feel in your music?
The Wrap:
His manager keeps him from adding to his duck call collection, wants to buy his mom a car and wants you to hear his latest song “West TX”. On the road with the “Steel Toes and Texacos Tour” Cole Phillips, thanks for taking the time talking with us today.
And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.
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