Podcast 456: Scott Ballew

Scott Ballew is an Austin, Texas-based filmmaker and musician.
For years, he’s directed unforgettable videos and documentaries
for Yeti and others. In 2020, he decided to take up songwriting
and recorded his first album just a year later.


This week, Ballew releases his third album, Rio Bravo. It’s an
exceptional work that somehow combines Ballew’s affinity for
Townes Van Zandt and other Austin legends with his love for
reverb-drenched Ennio Morricone soundtracks. We love it. 


During our chat, Scott tells us about his unlikely journey from
football star to director to songwriter and about how filmmaking
has shaped his music output. We also talk about the making of Rio
Bravo, Scott’s growing guitar collection, the time he spent with
Townes Van Zandt’s Gibson, and how – thanks to Pearl Jam – he
ended up playing football for the University of Washington.
 


Scott's site: https://www.leisurerodeo.com


Recommended viewing:


Can You Hear Me Smiling: A short doc on Scott Ballew’s
songwriting


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEkWxtLjD-4&t=1s


My Old Man | No. 4 - Anchor Point: Scott’s Yeti doc featuring JT
Van Zandt


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KadKx5k6XoY


Leisure Rodeo: A Short Film by Scott Ballew


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65vd-PjEBnY&t=2s


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