Tx2Tn Podcast Ep250 Gracie Yates & Brock Burton

<p>North Springs Music Festival with Gracie Yates and Brock Burton</p><p>Gracie Yates and Brock Burton talk about how they built their music careers from local shows into regional touring, all while staying grounded in songwriting, fan connection, and a strong online presence. They also share what makes North Springs feel less like a traditional festival and more like a family reunion, with artists, fans, and venues all mixed together.In this episode, they get into their musical roots, how TikTok helped them reach new listeners, and why original songs still matter most to them. They also discuss festival culture, the difference between corporate events and community-driven shows, and the realities of booking, traveling, and building momentum as independent artists.</p><p><a href="https://www.gracieyates.com/">Gracie Yates | Singer + Songwriter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brock.burton_music/">Brock Burton (@brock.burton_music) • Instagram photos and videos</a></p><p>Key topics</p><ul><li>Gracie Yates shares how her music started during COVID with TikTok, after years of playing drums in bar bands and gradually finding her voice as a singer.</li><li>Brock Burton talks about being a songwriter first, playing originals from the start, and learning how to balance original material with covers in long bar sets.</li><li>Both artists explain how social media helped them connect with fans, book shows, and turn online attention into real-world ticket sales and audience growth.</li><li>They discuss North Springs Music Festival as a community-centered event that feels more like a family picnic or reunion than a corporate festival.</li><li>The conversation highlights the importance of venue and festival support, including how scenes like Unbroken and Laurel Cove create closer artist-fan interaction.</li><li>Gracie and Brock describe what it feels like when strangers and peers respond strongly to their songs, from requests at open mics to emotional reactions at listening rooms.</li><li>They talk about building a touring life through persistence, networking, and cold outreach, including Gracie booking herself across the country.</li><li>Brock and Gracie both mention upcoming releases, with new singles already out and more studio work planned for later in the year.</li><li>The episode closes with a rapid-fire conversation about merch, favorite concerts, and dream podcast guests like Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jason Isbell, and Evan Felker.</li></ul>