Ep 238: The Heartstrings
In this episode, Popko is joined by Jacob from The Heartstrings, the rising country-rock band making serious waves out of Williamsport, PA. From humble beginnings with broken sound systems to playing packed-out festivals like River Wave Country Music Festival , Jacob shares the band’s 10-year journey, the stories behind their emotionally charged debut album Sad Cowboy, and what it’s like creating music with his real-life siblings.
We talk about heartbreak, beer-fueled shows, influences like Kip Moore and Coe Wetzel, and the wildest things the band has seen on (and off) stage—including bar fights, tasers, and a literal warning shot.
Jacob also opens up about balancing the grind of gig life, building a fanbase, and what’s coming next for the band.
Sad Cowboy is streaming everywhere now. Tune in to hear why Popko says, “This album needs to be heard by everyone.”
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