About this episode

This episode features Jim Ward discussing his journey from his family roots to his experiences in music with At The Drive-In and Sparta.

We go on a real journey this episode with At The Drive-In and Sparta founder, Jim Ward. From his frontier family roots, arriving in Texas via covered wagon up thru his discovery of the outside world during early tours, to the pitfalls of grand success. Along the way we find out about his favorite pedals and that he's an "aggressive sleeper". Sparta online

People in this episode

Hosts: Benny Horowitz, Brad Worrell

Guest: Jim Ward

Topics covered

• music
• interviews
• personal journey
• success
• instruments
• touring

Keywords

• Jim Ward
• At The Drive-In
• Sparta
• music journey
• Texas
• pedals
• aggressive sleeper

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: At The Drive-In, Sparta

Places: Texas

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