Matt Fockler and Tyler Bills: Songwriting, Festivals, and Community in Music

The Scene Projects

Scott Jacobs introduces Bubba Startz, Matt Fockler, and Tyler Bills. Diving into Matt's community-focused music festival and its programs. They touch on festival merchandise and Bubba's new album. Tyler Bills shares insights into his career and upcoming projects. The trio discusses the challenges of performing and songwriting inspirations. Bubba highlights The Scene Projects and the vital role of audience energy. Matt reflects on music appreciation, overcoming prejudice, and life on the reservation, while Tyler talks about his new shows and website. Bubba’s daughter humorously compares Matt to Woody Harrelson. The episode wraps up with mentions of the Montrose Music Festival and heartfelt thank yous. (0:00) Introduction and Matt Fockler's background and community-focused music festival (3:19) Festival programs, merchandise, and Bubba Startz's new album (6:06) Tyler Bills' career and new projects (8:27) Preparing for and live performances by Tyler Bills, Bubba Startz, and Matt Fockler (25:07) Challenges of performing and songwriting inspirations (35:50) Discussion on songwriting inspirations and career changes (44:00) Bubba Startz plugs The Scene Projects and discusses audience energy (50:20) Matt Fockler on music appreciation, overcoming prejudice, and life on the reservation (58:22) Tyler Bills on new shows, website, and Bubba Startz's band and new record (59:33) Montrose Music Festival mention (1:00:05) Bubba Startz's daughter compares Matt Fockler to Woody Harrelson (1:01:01) Closing remarks and thank yous