From Bluegrass Banjo to Honky Tonk: Jackie Straw on Music, Style & Reinvention

From playing Scruggs-style banjo in an all-female bluegrass band to carving out her own lane in honky tonk music, Jackie Straw joins Camden for a candid conversation about her musical journey, performing live, and embracing fearless self-expression.Jackie shares how she transitioned from bluegrass to guitar, the challenges of being a solo performer, and what she's learned from years of playing Nashville's Broadway scene. The conversation also dives into her passion for fashion design, stage aesthetics, and how moving to California has inspired a bold new creative direction.If you love independent country music, honky tonk, Americana, bluegrass, and conversations with artists who are forging their own path, this episode is for you.Chapters00:00 Introduction & Meeting Jackie Straw00:36 From Bluegrass Banjo to Honky Tonk Guitar03:03 Performing Live: Touring, Solo Shows & Nashville Stories06:42 Stage Style, Fashion & Creative Expression10:00 New Music, Touring Plans & Where to Follow Jackie#honkytonk #nashville #bluegrass Subscribe to The Rugged Revival. Share it with your friends. Support independent music!Listen to the full podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wnHcgA73o1aiiKaz882vH?si=30aabdaa220a4628Follow The Rugged Revival:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theruggedrevival/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theruggedrevivalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094507520679Website: www.theruggedrevival.comEmail: [email protected]