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. 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. 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, www.longwayhome.com .  So, let’s get rolling with our first episode of 2021 with singer/songwriter Jared LaStracoo! How YOU can support the podcast! If you’re interested in supporting the podcast and helping us FREE CARLY from the bondage of editing every episode CLICK HERE and help us hand off this part of the process to a third party! There’s another way to support the podcast AND ALSO earn some free swag in the process.  CLICK HERE to check it out. You can listen to our wonderful podcast by clicking on any of the following links: The Troubadour Podcast Website, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean