The Grazing Groove, Pastures Pints and Playlists

The Grazing Groove, Pastures Pints and Playlists
Podcast Description
The Grazing Groove is a podcast where the rhythms of farm life meet the melodies of live music. Hosted from the heart of Roberts Family Farm in Sandwich, Illinois this show dives into the stories of cattle ranching, farm life, craft beverages and the artists who bring music to the countryside. With a laid-back country vibe, each episode blends conversations with musicians, farmers, and storytellers, capturing the spirit of wide-open spaces and down-home entertainment. Whether you're a rancher, a music lover, or just someone who enjoys the simple joys of rural living, The Grazing Groove delivers a unique mix of pastures, performances, and pure country soul.
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The podcast focuses on topics such as cattle ranching, agritourism, craft beverages, and live music, featuring episodes like interviews with musicians like Maygen and The Birdwatcher discussing songwriting, and experts like Travis Meteer covering the beef cattle industry and grazing practices.

The Grazing Groove is a podcast where the rhythms of farm life meet the melodies of live music. Hosted from the heart of Roberts Family Farm in Sandwich, Illinois this show dives into the stories of cattle ranching, farm life, craft beverages and the artists who bring music to the countryside. With a laid-back country vibe, each episode blends conversations with musicians, farmers, and storytellers, capturing the spirit of wide-open spaces and down-home entertainment. Whether you’re a rancher, a music lover, or just someone who enjoys the simple joys of rural living, The Grazing Groove delivers a unique mix of pastures, performances, and pure country soul.
Dré Anders is a singer, songwriter, and performer whose music floats effortlessly between genres—blending Americana, pop, and jazz influences into a sound that feels both timeless and refreshing. She grew up surrounded by music, inspired by powerful female vocalists and classic songwriters, and she brings that inspiration into her own work, writing songs that are deeply personal yet universally relatable.
In the interview, Dré shares how her journey began with small performances in local venues, slowly building a reputation for her soulful voice and captivating stage presence. She describes the way her creative process often begins with a lyrical phrase or melody that captures a mood, and how her songs often evolve from intimate stories of love, longing, and resilience.
She speaks with passion about her recent collaborations—especially her work with celebrated bluegrass duo The Gibson Brothers. Their duet, “Lonely Me, Lonely You”, has been featured on SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction, introducing her to a wide new audience. Dré explains how the partnership came about naturally, through mutual respect and shared love for authentic songwriting, and how blending her modern, genre-crossing style with the Gibsons’ harmonies created something special.

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