Frank & Falls

Ramona Martinez from Ramona and the Holy Smokes on her musical upbringing

A new episode of Roots Music Rambler drops tomorrow! This week we talk country and alt-country music with Ramona Martinez from @ramonaandtheholysmokes! Their new album is charting on multiple charts, even reached No. 3 on the Alt-Country Speciality Chart right out of the gate.

Ramona talked to us about her diverse musical background that led to her becoming a country artist in the show.

Frank and Falls also share Pickin’ the Grinnin’ choices and talk about country music radio from years gone by.

Be sure to visit rootsmusicrambler.com, watch the show on YouTube or find it on your favorite podcast app. The episode drops tomorrow morning.

#ramonaandtheholysmokes #altcountrymusic #americanamusic #countrymusic @ivprnashville

Describing the Sound of Ramona and the Holy Smokes

A new episode of Roots Music Rambler is on tap for Friday! (That’s right! Four weeks in a row!) This week, we get to know Ramona Martinez from @ramonaandtheholysmokes! Its first full-length studio album is out and has already climbed up to as high as No. 3 on the Alt-Country Specialty chart and is making noise in most of the others, too.

Falls offered up a description of their music in the show which you see in this clip.

Be ready Friday to spend some time with us and Ramona. The episode drops Friday morning. You can watch on YouTube or subscribe and download wherever you get podcasts.

#ramonaandtheholysmokes #americanamusic #altcountrymusic #countrymusic #musicpodcast

Which artists does Brit Taylor listen to when she’s not making music?

We learned a lot talking to the amazing @brittaylormusic on Roots Music Rambler for the second time this week. (She was episode 16 way back in February of 2024). She joined us to talk about her new single, (maybe) new album, playing Bourbon & Beyond while 8 months pregnant, and of course, the coming state of motherhood. (She and husband Adam Chaffins are due any day now.)
Another thing we learned, because we asked, is who she listens to when she’s not making or performing music. Nice list including Jake Worthington, Maggie Rose and the classic Kentucky country folks.
Check out the full episode on YouTube, RootsMusicRambler.com or wherever you get podcasts.
Frank and Falls also talk about artists they haven’t seen live they would like to and have their usual Pickin’ the Grinning’ recommendations for new music this week.
#brittaylor #countrymusic #americanamusic #musicpodcast

Why Brit Taylor doesn’t listen to other artists for inspiration

On the latest episode of Roots Music Rambler, the amazing @brittaylormusic joins us to talk bout being a pregnant badass at Bourbon & Beyond, impending motherhood, her new single (maybe new album) and a lot more. We asked her if she listens to other artists for inspiration. She explained that’s what got her stuck for many years. So no.
Taylor is the first repeat guest on RMR as well, and we are tickled to have her back. Check out the full episode on YouTube, RootsMusicRambler.com or wherever you get podcasts.
Frank and Falls also talk about artists they haven’t seen live they would like to and have their usual Pickin’ the Grinning’ recommendations for new music this week.
#brittaylor #countrymusic #americanamusic #musicpodcast

Kentucky’s Brit Taylor drops new single, hints at new album as motherhood approaches

The new single from country singer-songwriter Brit Taylor “All for Sale” presents a cautionary tale for men who mess up. If you do, all you stuff is going on sale and you can take a hike. The song probably wasn’t intended for Taylor’s husband Adam Chaffins. He co-wrote and produced the track for the Kentucky native. And the couple, very much mad about one another, are expecting their first child together any day now.

With all that news in the Brit Taylor universe, we couldn’t resist the chance to invite her on as our first-ever repeat guest on Roots Music Rambler. Taylor sat down with us recently to talk about her soon-to-be motherhood, new music, balancing the business of both her and Chaffins having solo careers and more.

She even answered the question of whether or not the new single implies a new album is around the corner. Certainly after a bit of maternity leave.

We first chatted with Taylor in February of 2024 after the launch of her Kentucky Blue album. Since then, Taylor turned that album into a bluegrass cover album called Kentucky Bluegrassed, played the main stage at this year’s Bourbon & Beyond and a lot more.

You’ll definitely learn some things and have fun catching up with her on this episode.

Frank and Falls also talk about artists they have not seen live who are on their bucket list and share their Pickin’ the Grinnin’ choices for music recommendations for you.

Download the episode and subscribe at rootsmusicrambler.com, watch the full episode on YouTube, or download wherever you get your podcasts.

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Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It’s a new episode of Roots Music Rambler.

Notes and links:
Brit Taylor online – https://www.brittaylormusic.com/
Brit Taylor on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TEiV7NyfVSUuVGxTVEHYC?si=UYa8t31kSUyOkWtKfO2KCQ
Brit Taylor’s “All for Sale” music video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4UdwZNp_4k
Adam Chaffins online – https://www.adamchaffins.com/
Adam Chaffins on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/7u8QKSBu9RZDBjCn0H4jlj?si=MKoVB9OIRlWzjgxH5_aUgw
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Pickin’ the Grinnin’ Recommendations

Grace Ann Rogers – https://linktr.ee/gracerogersmusic
Information Society – https://open.spotify.com/artist/6bJUzb3mLEYCkTAp7eNJgO?si=L08iwrTmQeyI74TmDqJ78A

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Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Copyright 2025 – Falls+Partners. All music on the program is licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Roots Music Rambler is a member of the Americana Music Association.