Jared LoStracco

<p>I’m sure we have quite a few successful and up and coming artists who listen to our podcast, so for all of you imagine this:  Your very first quote, unquote gig is opening for Toby Keith…well, that was reality for today’s guest Jared LoStracco.  You’ll hear all about how that happened in today’s episode.</p> <p>Jared LoStracco’s career as a musician wasn’t that of a lot of the guests we have.  He’s a graduate of the US Naval Academy and was a Naval officer for 6 years.  However, if it hadn’t been for his time in the military and especially that day he spent on a rocky beach at Guantanamo Bay barbequing, which ultimately led to the gig with Toby Keith, we might not even be talking to him today.</p> <p>Eventually finding success in a few songwriting contests and invitations to one of the biggest songwriter festivals in the states, he’s gone on to record a record that’s available through his website, <a href= "http://www.longwayhome.com">www.longwayhome.com</a> . </p> <p>So, let’s get rolling with our first episode of 2021 with singer/songwriter Jared LaStracoo!</p> <p><strong><em>How YOU can support the podcast!</em></strong></p> <p>If you’re interested in supporting the podcast and helping us <a href= "http://www.thetroubadourpodcast.com/welcome-to-our-free-carly-campaign/"> FREE CARLY</a> from the bondage of editing every episode <a href= "http://www.thetroubadourpodcast.com/welcome-to-our-free-carly-campaign/"> CLICK HERE</a> and help us hand off this part of the process to a third party!</p> <p>There’s another way to support the podcast AND ALSO earn some free swag in the process.  <a href= "http://www.thetroubadourpodcast.com/heres-your-way-to-support-the-troubadour-podcast/"> CLICK HERE</a> to check it out.</p> <p>You can listen to our wonderful podcast by clicking on any of the following links:</p> <p><a href="https://www.thetroubadourpodcast.com">The Troubadour Podcast Website</a>, <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/troubadour-podcast-premier-red-dirt-texas-country-independent/id1455733180">