Today, is the 1st time that I am have co-host, and he has been in the music industry for over 40 plus years. He loves collaborating with musicians from all world, and has sang in several bands. Raymond Hayden, has such so much knowledge in the music, we had so much fun talking with Joel, I hope you enjoy the show. I am playing 4 of his brand new songs.... I am so excited to have Mr. Joel Gibson Jr. is the premier independent Country & Rock artist in the PNW! Some of his amazing Highlights include: Has opened for Joe Nichols, Trace Adkins, Chris Janson, Chris Lane, Ned Ledoux, Paul Overstreet, and many others.   Independent Music Awards Winner for “Best Country Band” ​ NW-CMA Winner of Best Music Video for “Damn Sure for Me” & Platinum Regional Touring Artist.   Two-time winner of the “Best of the Best Kitsap” for Outdoor Concert ​ Two-time winner of the Bob Kingsley’s Country 40 Video Challenge ​ Nominated as a “Top 5 artist to watch 2023” by Nashville’s Country Evolution ​ Bob Seger’s “Night Moves” cover is 2nd most viewed just under Frankie Ballard. ​ Nashville stages include Nudie’s, Second Fiddle, Redneck Riviera, Luke’s 32 Bridge, Tootie's & more. ​ Watershed 10th Anniversary Kickoff Party ​ World famous “Behind the Chutes” at the Ellensburg Rodeo ​ Writer’s session with “Fancy Like” artist Walker Hayes ​ Creator of the “Couch Concert”, “Tailgate Tour”, “Anchors Down Around the Sound™️” & the “Eclectic Outlaws™️” ​ Has performed in the Hawaii, Virgin Islands, Mexico, Washington, Oregon, California, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Tennessee and North Carolina. ​ 3 Studio Albums: “Joel Gibson Jr.” – 2019, “Small Town Truth” – 2021 and “Eclectic Outlaw” – 2024 His accolades are incredible.... Please check out his website www.joelgibsonjrmusic.com For more about his brand new album and his new line of IPA Electric Outlaw beer and he has a brand new wine out as well. Also as always THANK YOU to my sponsors, please check them out. Lone Star Donuts, located in Silverdale WA, Port Orchard WA, & Poulsbo WA, the number at the Silverdale location is 360-204-5021. Taquiza & Taquiza Street: They are both located in Silverdale, Taquiza is at the Kitsap Mall & Taquiza Street is a stationary food truck, both serve fantastic authentic food. Give them a call at for Taquiza call 360-698-4335 or Taquiza Street call 360-200-7315. The 19TH Hole Bar & Grill; a great place, fun atmosphere to check out, always great specials. Stop by or give them a call and place your order at 360-813-3501. Check out Chico Chicken & Pizza, great tasting fried chicken & delicious pizza, call and place you order today at 360-550-4041. The Big Apple Diner 360-373-8242- they have over 30 shakes available & great tasting burgers too. Get transported back in time when you eat there. Also if you are looking to improve your business with some amazing tumblers, t-shirts, signs, coffee cups & much much more then you have to check out the Dandelion Sticker Company, Amanda can bring you vision to a reality. You can email her @ dandelionstickerco@gmail.com or check out her Facebook page and you can see what she has done. Check out: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandelionStickerCo Give her an idea and she can created it. Head over to my website at WWW.CHITNCHATPODCAST.COM, I have links to each one of these businesses. You have the ability to click on each on and get more info about each of these AMAZING businesses. Eat Well, Eat Local. If you haven't subscribed or are following the podcast, please do so. You can find us on Spotify, I-Heart Radio, and platforms. Also you can hear the podcast on Total Mixx Radio, which can be heard on WWW.TOTALMIXXRADIO.ORG, where it is played there as well during the week. This podcast is always fun, encouraging and uplifting, I hope you can subscribe and follow, we are also now on Youtube. Thank you for your continued support & encouragement, Until next time, encourage one another.