The Story Behind Sho-Bud: Nashville’s Legendary Steel Guitar Legacy | Dawn & Will Jackson | Music City Mindset

What does it take to build a legacy in Nashville’s music scene? On this episode of Music City Mindset, hosts Blake Harris and Evan Butler sit down with Dawn and Will Jackson, owners of Sho-Bud, to hear the story behind one of the names deeply connected to Nashville’s steel guitar tradition.

Dawn and Will share how Sho-Bud got started, the history behind the business, and what makes the world of steel guitars so unique. They dive into the differences between instruments like the lap steel and pedal steel, the role these instruments have played in country music, and why Sho-Bud continues to be an important part of Nashville’s musical heritage.

They also discuss an upcoming Sho-Bud show, giving listeners a look at what they can expect and why events like this are important for keeping Nashville’s music history alive.

Whether you’re a musician, country music fan, guitar enthusiast, or simply interested in the people and businesses that make Music City what it is, this episode is packed with stories, history, and insight.

In This Episode:

  • The story of how Sho-Bud got started
  • Dawn and Will Jackson’s journey with Sho-Bud
  • The history of Sho-Bud and steel guitars
  • Lap steel vs. pedal steel
  • The role of steel guitar in country music
  • Nashville’s rich musical history
  • The upcoming Sho-Bud show
  • Preserving the legacy of iconic Nashville instruments

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