Episode 7 - Russ Flynn of X Ambassadors

This week, I sit down for a drink with Russ Flynn, guitarist and bassist of X Ambassadors.

Russ shares his passion for the culinary world, which led him deep into the world of spirits and cocktails. We chat about his whiskey hunting adventures on tour, and how he bakes artisan bread when he's home (he literally has a loaf of rye in the oven as we speak).

We also dive into the band's performance at the Bourbon and Beyond Festival, followed by Russ’s private tour at Starlight Distillery on the Huber Farm. Naturally, we enjoy some Starlight Family Reserve Bourbon and White Port Bourbon as Russ shares highlights from his visit.

Though easily spooked by horror movies, Russ discusses his appreciation for their musical scores and how they’ve influenced him as a musician.

It was a pleasure hanging with Russ—we could talk drinks and music for hours! I hope you enjoy this week's extra-long episode, and do yourself a favor: catch X Ambassadors on tour if you can. Easily one of the best live shows I’ve seen.

Stay Spooky!

 

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