Travis Billy Ross Outlaw Country Show

Last Train to Juarez

Episode 130: Kevin Searle 🎤

Pipe-smoking songwriter Kevin Searle joins Travis Billy Ross & Sweet Kirbs for smoked Gentleman Jack, rat-pack cool, and a deep dive on whether you'd lip-sync for $500K — plus live heartbreak from a French novel title.

🎸 Duplex-church pastor → worship band → Nashville intimidation → guitar back for the hard seasons · mom's Beatlemania (Liverpool pen pal, Let It Be cutting-room LP, practice autographs on a 1964 desk calendar)

🎵 Live: "The Sweet Cheat Gone" (Proust → country infidelity; restart included) · "Tell the Neighbors" on air · Crooked Letter Blues with Melissa (Robert Johnson crossroads Sonic) · album sessions with John Haas / Ramona Music Cen...

Episode 129: Lee Wilder 🎤

Prescott troubadour Lee Wilder rolls through Ramona with Travis Billy Ross & Sweet Kirbs. Going "Lee Deep" on a tape-made album, Palomino-era parents, and a jail talent show for the ages.

🎸 Dogs of Eternity (May 6 release) — ~48 shows since release · recorded in two days on a church-yard-sale Tascam 424, rubber-bridge guitar & delay · prior 2024 album ("only listen to seven of the ten")

🌵 Ventura → Maryland → San Diego (17+ years) → Savannah & Tybee → Prescott · "Don't California my Arizona" · parents' 70s L.A. country (Palomino, Country Music Machine) · mom shared bills with Linda Ronstadt & Gram Parsons lore

🎵 Live in studio: "Gardens"...

Hannah

Episode 127: Amanda Albini

Dolly's Revenge, drummer Amanda Albini joins Travis Billy Ross and Sweet Kirby for an interview that starts with jazz cats, cajón lies, and "Ashley E. Norton's drummer" — then goes deep on wedding-dress drum solos, Sony spreadsheets, and 2010s pop trivia.

Met Ashley at Grant James Winery half-polluted — lied about owning a cajón, nailed the Khoisan gig, and built Dolly's Revenge on a beautiful fib

Jazz since age 7 with accordion-dad gigs at 9 — UCLA marching band, Ellen show cymbals, and a Benny Goodman tribute for 1,200 in a synagogue

Day job...

Episode 126: Chloe Lou

Returning guest Chloe Lou joins Travis Billy Ross and Sweet Kirbs for a Sunday that starts with Guinness World Record dreams, Malort shots, and a France house-party tour — then goes deep on California sober, Dolly Parton tributes, and a Gen X nostalgia spiral.

Chloe Lou’s France mini-tour — British takeover of a French country town, golf course gigs, circus tent at the music school, and dad’s sunflower painting from the exact same angle as her photo three years earlier

Oregon Pavilion Labor Day — 3,500 people, Birdie the Australian Shepherd puppy, and Good M...

...Troy Davis is a Ramona-based songwriter who went from zero to booked in under five months. Army-brat kid from Killeen who ping-ponged Texas, Honolulu, and California — now ranch help on eight acres with three off-the-track thoroughbreds, and the guy the whole town calls when they want Zach Bryan done right.

Army-brat kid born in Killeen — dad was an Army medic, six years in Honolulu, then California, then Texas for high school, then back to Cali after the divorce. New school almost every year; ugly duckling from 5 to 20; now the handsome musician playing in Ramona

Six year...

Episode 124 - A tribute to the queeen; Dolly Parton.

A little overdue; but we really wanted to pause our upcoming episodes to pay tribute to an absolutely wonderful human being. Join us as we celebrate her music and life.

Check it out on your favorite podcast service tomorrow, or catch it early tonight (Ad Free) at 6 on Ramona Radio.

Special thanks to Ramona Family Naturals, Dean's Outlaw BBQ, Smoking Cannon Brewery and

Hold

Episode 122: Alex Bergan

Alex Bergan

Folk Singer, Navy Veteran & SDMA Winner

...Alex Bergan is a San Diego–based folk artist and Navy veteran. A multi-time San Diego Music Awards winner and was named 2025 Male Vocalist of the Year by San Diego Magazine.

Guest Alex Bergan joins for a show that starts with Charlotte the studio spider, a brand-new motorhome, and a full Walk Hard / Dewey Cox recitation — then goes deep on Yokosuka-to-San-Diego Navy life, a six-month writer's block, and why he won't get on stage unless every word is real.

N...

Episode 121: Ariel Levine

Episode 120: Sara Petite She's Back!!

Returning guest Sara Petite brings Ashley E. Norton and Thea the Band and Slyvia along for a Sunday that starts with porch wolf spider Frank, ceiling spider Charlotte, and Sweet Kirbs back on "hey, hey" — then goes deep on Her Story, healing through music, and selling out the Belly Up.

Sara Petite's New Album drops September 2 at Belly Up — Honky Tonk Angels opening, Resounding Joy Inc. partnership

The cancer-patient edible = eight hours flat on your back

Married a year, bonus daughter, musician/bartender husband who "gets up a...

Episode 119: Faith Bell

You have heard her recently at The Barn in Ramona; Singer-songwriter Faith Belle joins Travis Billy Ross and Sweet Kirbs for a Sunday that starts with Fred the porch wolf spider, snake dance battles, and whether aliens are secretly dogs — then goes deep on finance, fate, and finding your voice.

From Jersey Shore to Manhattan finance; to quitting her job by email on a California vacation — and getting discovered singing while shopping

The story behind "Dear Dad" — last words to her father the night before he passed, and the letter on the...

Episode 118: Ethan Brown – Jimmy's Buffet

Legendary keys artist from The Jimmys Buffet joins us! From picking out melodies at age four in Santa Barbara to running an earthquake network by 28 — Ethan Brown pulls up a chair to talk piano, career, and a life spent 30 feet from stardom.

Master tuner who'll work with anyone on price — because what matters is that Ramona has pianos worth playing

Keys man for Jimmy's Buffet (yes, one "T"), plus Barry Manilow and Toto tributes on the side

Coder too — built WheresTheGig.com back in 2000, now used by 700 b...

Episode 117: Kimber Williams – Robin's Nest

From a Texas ranching family to a Ramona animal sanctuary — Kimber Williams pulls up a chair to talk about the rescue she built from a pandemic dream, and the 25 misfit critters who now call it home.

Meet Fern, the kissing alpaca and self-appointed "queen of the ranch" — bossy, judgmental, and beloved

Neptune, the 24-year-old alpaca who survived a mountain lion attack

Eddie the deaf blue heeler — named after Edison — who dodged the needle and became the ranch's biggest love bug

Tortoises that outlive us all: Jonat...

Episode 116: Robin & Mel – Rewind 🎤

From karaoke nights to packing a Tierrasanta park with thousands — Robin, lead voice of North County cover band Rewind, and her husband Mel pull up a chair with guitarist Travis McKenzie and tell it all.

🎸 Four Non-Doctors → Casual Six → Rewind: how one band time-traveled through the 70s, 80s & 90s

🎤 The living-room band practice that turned a karaoke singer into a frontwoman

🇵🇭 Why "My Way" is banned from Filipino karaoke machines — and why Mel sang it anyway (after a few whiskeys)

🎶 Backstage at Guns N' Roses rehearsals before they blew...

Episode 115: James Cramer - Barbwire

Frontman of San Diego country outfit Barbwire, 20-year Navy vet, and the guy who didn't pick up a guitar until he was almost 30 — James Cramer pulls up a chair and tells it all.

Carrying Grandpa's amp & belting out Hank Sr. at 11 years old

"You either need tits or you play an instrument" — the advice that started it all

The gig he booked by lying about having a band… then had one weekend to find one

Dragging an entire mariachi band onstage — and other Swallow's Inn mayh...

Episode 114: Roni Lee

She is a legend in the rock music scene spanning decades. The stunning, gorgeous, guitar-shredding Roni Lee is going to tell it all.

Those 'interesting' nights at the Whisky A Go-Go

One way to get a 'start'

Sometimes, you just show up and win

Live Studio Performance

You did what? With who? No way...

Tonight at 6 PM on Ramona Radio, or listen weekly on your favorite podcast service.

Special thanks to Ramona Family Naturals,

Episode 113: Stacey Mae Rudge - Ramona Barn Owls

When a fascinating and wonderfully beautiful human being! The lovely Stacey Rudge takes on her journey from a 'hobby' to being the 'Barn Own Lady'. Loved by fans worldwide, her cameras shine a light on the Barn Own Life; Her merchandise is considered collectible and her knowledge of Barn Owls makes her saught after everywhere.

Brought to you by Ramona Family Naturals, Smoking Cannon Brewery, Dean's Outlaw BBQ and Ramona Radio

Tonight at 6 on

Episode 112: The stunning Liz West!

It's been an amazing and interesting year since Liz was on the show last year, including a few scares. It is always such an amazing treat to get to catch up with the gem of a human being. We love her so very much!

Sometimes, you just 'get the call'

She opens up about her latest challenge

Live Studio Performance

All of Liz West's Hits

Brought to you by Ramona Family Naturals, Dean's Outlaw BBQ, Smoking Cannon Brewery and Ramona Radio

Episode 111: Justin Craddock

Guitarist for Slightly Jaded; Justin Craddock joins Sweet Kirbs & Travis Billy Ross. He'll talk about his path to music; why you don't try complicated songs after a few drinks and his love of his town.

If you don't want to wait until tomorrow to find it on every Podcast service, catch it early, tonight at 6 on Ramona Radio

Brought to you by Ramona Family Naturals, Smoking Cannon Brewery, Dean's Outlaw BBQ and

Episode 110: Lefty Martin & His Right Hand Band

Martin & Cory with Lefty Martin & His Right Hand Band join Travis Billy Rossis Billy Ross and Sweet Kirby.

Martin's journey

Live Studio Performance

NTT Chaos

Who in the F would take a blind man's beer?

Brought to you by the generous support of Ramona Family Naturals Dean's Outlaw BBQ,

Episode 109: Dr. Brian Horne

OK, this is different but also absolutely AMAZING! As one of the leading herpetologists (turtle expert if you must) in the world! We have been waiting a while to get this guy on the show and he, and his work, are absolutely FASCINATING! We could have gone for hours and hours....

His work with Law Enforcement to stop turtle smuggling.

He has brought a number of species back from the brink of extinction and is frantically working to save a number of them.

What we should know...

Episode 108: Dave Churchville

A world-class harmonica, song writer & blues artist, Dave Churchville is a legend. We'll catch up with him tonight on the Travis Billly Ross Outlaw Country Show.

World debut of his new single "Sky is falling"

Live Studio Performance - Travis Billy Ross & Dave Jam on a song on the fly!

Brought to you by Smoking Cannon Brewery, Ramona Family Naturals, Dean's Outlaw BBQ and

Episode 107: Nate Soule with Boogiexpress!

This professional, multi-talented musician with Boogiexpress has been instructing in music for a long time and we are taking some time to get to know him much more. What an honor to hang out with Nate!

Brought to you by Ramona Family Naturals,

Episode 106: Travis, Bryan & Kyly - Blind Miles Blues

We catch up with three members of Blind Miles Blues! What a great group of guys. Their band and their music is taking San Diego by Storm and it was amazing to catch up him

His name is 'T-BONE' from now on.... Spread the word.

Does T-BONE sing too?

Bryan is the perfect image of the blues. We prove it.

-> TWO

Episode 105: ZB Savoy

Legendary musician ZB Savoy has been entertaining country music lovers for a long time and it is an amazing opportunity to get to know this wonderful example of a human being. Genuine, entertaining and oh so very talented!

Breaking down his upcoming "Willie Nelson" show at LuLu's

Entertaining ZB's Way

Music Origin's

Live Studio Performance

Check out his new single 'Black Sheep' on all streaming platforms!

Made possible with the loving support of Dean's Outlaw BBQ, Ramona Family Naturals, Smoking Cannon Brewery...

Episode 104: Brian Gaylord

Full-Time Touring Artist, Brian Gaylord joins Travis Billy Ross and Sweet Kirby to talk Rodeo, Country Music, Touring and his success. What a very cool guy and will soon be appearing regularly at the Ole Red Las Vegas.... Please catch him when you can! You will be blow away by his stage show, his original work and much more.

Influences - Touring

His National Rodeo Career - Including years of appearances at the Ramona Rodeo.

Two Original Studio Performances

Check out his work at https://countrystarentertainment...

Episode 103: Vincent Ciampoli

So very proud and excited to have Vincent Ciampoli, President of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce on the show!

Along with his thriving construction business Ciampoli Construction San Diego, Ca, his dedication to service of his community led him to follow his passion for small business and be selected as the next president of YOUR Ramona Chamber of Commerce. Aside, from all of that, he is one HELL of a cool guy.

Brought to you by Smoking Cannon Brewery...

Episode 102: Tom Kahre

Tonight we meetup with Tom Kahre; a highly recognized audio engineer and musician. We talk music, touring with some of the biggest names in music, his music, his journey to where he is now and plans for the future.

His New Songs

Live Studio Performance

Brought to you by Smoking Cannon Brewery, Ramona Family Naturals, Dean's Outlaw BBQ and Ramona Radio

Episode 101: Hanne Ashbaugh!

"I heard The Kingston Trio and I knew I was gonna be a banjo player someday.." and now, she is. With mentor legends like Jason Winters and Jon Hasz, she is well on her way and enchanting people everywhere. So... let's catch up and hear her story.

Brought to you by Ramona Family Naturals, Smoking Cannon Brewery, Dean's Outlaw BBQ and Ramona Radio

Photo Credit:

Episode 99: The Beard and the Bird

Bringing us right up the our big 100th Episode Music Festival, we are bringing back two fan favorites in The Beard and the Bird. Jon & Cat Hasz are both unbelievably funny, talted and wonderful human beings. This year they have a nomination for the 2026 San Diego Music Awards and we take the time to get to know them, listen to some of their music and just catch up. We love them so much, we know you all do....

Sponsored by Ramona Family N

Tonight; Episiode 98: Rhy Thornton!

Best known as that 'Fiddle Guy' for LeperKhanz; Rhy is a multi-talented lifetime career musician. An amazing talent and it was an honor to get to know him. Tune in tonight on Ramona Radio or catch him on your favorite Podcast service tomorrow.

Catch his performance at the TBR 100th Episode Music Festival!

Original Song - Studio Performance.....

He's back from an 'unplanned' and 'extended' trip to Hawaii, so where will he be soon?

Brought to you by The Barn, Ramona Family Naturals,

Only three more episodes before the TBR 100th Episode Music Festival and we so happy that Nathan & Jessie will be there! They are that "Power House" musician duo that tour the world bringing a passionate joy to the masses. They are just magic and we so enjoyed getting to know them, their story and most of all..... Their MUSIC! Tonight, you can spend two hours getting to know them as well. Or.... If you miss it tonight on Ramona Radio @ 6PM, you can listen anytime on your favorite podcast service. Need to know where to listen? Here: https://tbroutlawshow...

Episode 96: Melissa with The Mudchuckers!

With special guest Aaron!

This newly formed band is established with long established, amazing musicians and they are bringing their own spin to Bluegrass. We catch up Melissa as she breaks down her road to The Mudchuckers and much more!

Brought to you by Ramona Family Naturals, The Barn, Dean's Outlaw BBQ, Smoking Cannon Brewery and

Episode 95: Indian Joe

For over 50 years, Indian Joe has lived a life deeply engaged with music and a truly fascinating life story.

Life Under the Kickstand

His Easy Rider connection

His Other Wordly Skills and connections.

This is a truly fascinating interview and we loved having him on the show.

Brought to you by The Barn, Ramona Family Naturals, Dean's Outlaw BBQ, Smoking Cannon Brewery & Ramona Radio.

Tune in tonight around 6 on

Episode 94: Garrett Gross of Rootful !He's known as the cool cat on the brass for the Reggae sound of San Diego; but he's a hell of a Bass player as well!

We learn about his new project and invite him to the TBR 100th Episode Music Festival!

Brought to you by Ramona Family Naturals, Dean's Outlaw BBQ, The Barn & Smoking Cannon Brewery. Available NOW on your favorite podcast service.

On loan to Nashville for many years, we finally have her back! An amazing musician; recording a number of albums across a number of genres including an all French album, Abryn is a truly talented musician who embraces everything she is. We loved having an opportunity to get to know this wonderfully talented artist.

Yacht Rock is awesome

Eric & Aubryn break down the "Assassin's Creed"

In studio LIVE PERFORMANCE!

You ever been to Uranus, MO? It's interesting!

Aubryn still has the pink mustache for her car....

Her...

Episode 92: Ashley E Norton

Listen; she is the hardest working woman in show biz these days and she's adorable, talented and highly respected. So much show we let her take over the Travis Billy Ross Outlaw Country show for a full hour! Come see how she did.

Brought to you by The Barn, Ramona Family Naturals, Smoking Cannon Brewery and Dean's Outlaw BBQ.

Tonight at 6 on

Episode 91: Kaleb Weakley with BackCountry Heroes

We check in on our favorite warrior doing good things for other warriors! PLUS...

Details about the upcoming 100th Episode ; THREE day music festival! Ticket on sale TONIGHT!!!

https://ramonaradio.com/tbr-100-promo

Thank you Ramona Family Naturals, The Barn, Smoking Cannon Brewery, Dean's Outlaw BBQ and