The chef, author, and irresistible internet personality Brad Leone offers a glimpse into his life in rural Connecticut. Interview by Steve Schwartz and photos by Maaike Bernstrom.

It was a broken heart that cracked and splintered, leaving Kimmy Rohrs wide open to mold a different life at the potter’s wheel. At 23-years-old, newly single, and working as a bookkeeper for a tech company in Annapolis, Kimmy followed a friend to her first pottery class.

Drawing from a full spectrum of musical sounds, Angel White finds his own in his forthcoming record, GHOST OF THE WEST. This summer, on a warm night in our shared neighborhood of Oak Cliff, Texas, we caught up with White to talk about inspiration for his new project, his signature ‘fits, and the spirit of the cowboy.

Stephen Smith moves at the speed of life. From touring South America on a motorcycle, to artistic pursuits, to entrepreneurship — moments of collected stasis are hard for him to come by. Queue his latest endeavor, Onda Wellness, delivering natural CBD products that bring calm to the chaos. Our friends at Modern Huntsman sat down with Smith to learn what drives him and how he finds peace in between life’s adventures.

We jumped at the opportunity to shoot Whitney Rose in our new women’s boots in and around a couple of Austin’s most iconic music venues. There may have been some cold beers at the end of the day and a chance to catch up on what she’s been up to during this crazy time.

I’ve known Shane Smith for nearly a decade and have borne witness to the hustle and trajectory of his career. The band has predominantly remained the same with only a couple of new members through the years, a testament to the magic that exists within their band family. They have electricity on stage and their harmonies are mesmerizing.

The vastness of West Texas inspires us at Tecovas. In fact, our name comes from a geological formation in Palo Duro Canyon. We look to it for inspiration and continue to find it an endless source of exactly that. Our friends Richard and Cory ventured west recently and we asked them to share their thoughts on this amazing part of our home state.

From shaping the law to breaking the law during perilous times, these fascinating female outlaws left lasting impressions that still linger in the American ethos today.

At Tecovas, we believe wide open spaces should be protected and conserved for everyone. With that, we’re proud to announce Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation as our partner for Giving Tuesday where $10 will be donated for every purchase made in support of their mission to conserve our home state’s natural beauty and wonder.

Like all of humanity, Caleb Caudle had different plans for 2020. His new record was gaining steam, and he had a long list of tour dates to prove it. Alas, Covid. With momentum and opportunity crashing to a halt, what was a busy year became one of change. Caleb and his wife left a strangely calm Nashville to return home to the woods of North Carolina. The quiet of nature opened his thoughts to all the paths in front of him. What does a touring musician do when he can’t tour? He writes.

Written by Jessica Bayramian Byerly and photos by Ian Mahathey

Brick Vault Brewery & Barbecue Marathon, Texas Words and content by Flint Field Tx

It must have been hard, if not impossible, for Josh Eilers to imagine that he would become a cattle rancher. After all, he’s just spent the better part of his adult life either in combat or training for combat with the elite Army Rangers. After an injury in battle, for which he received a Purple Heart, he decided it was time for his next chapter. He’d saved money during his time in the military and was daydreaming about being a cowboy. A chance encounter at a bar piqued his interest in Wagyu beef. That was on a Saturday. On Tuesday, he bought a small herd of Wagyu cattle. Today,

Cait Oponski, owner and operator of Corral West Horse Adventures in Goodyear, Arizona, runs a trail riding business with her fiancé, Alex Luca. They use the proceeds from CWHA to fund their non-profit, Lucky Break Rescue, and their mission to foster and rehabilitate neglected and abandoned horses.

If you’ve visited Austin recently, you know what a hub of activity and development South Congress is these days. Yet, too many iconic buildings, facades, and pieces of art have been ditched in favor of what’s new and next. As we looked to move into our new flagship store, it was important to approach this special part of our hometown with respect. With careful consideration we asked Austin artist Federico Archuleta to reimagine a massive entire wall while preserving the mural of La Virgen de Guadalupe that he had painted more than 15 years prior. We couldn’t be more proud of the way it turned out. Here’s more about our friend, El Federico.

Portland, Oregon might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think “rodeo”, much less one centered around connecting Black cowboys with the community. But for photographer, designer, and now rodeo boss — Ivan McClellan, the opportunity and challenge of creating 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo was all part of the allure. We caught up with Ivan after the event to chat about the inspiration behind it, the hard work that went into it, and what’s on the horizon.