Stud Country (Sean Monaghan)
Summary
Host Dylan Tupper-Rupert interviews Sean Monaghan of Stud Country, exploring his background in Bay Area art schools and punk bands. They discuss the evolution of Stud Country from a small gathering to a major queer line-dancing phenomenon in Los Angeles. The conversation covers the fusion of country music with underground culture and the creation of an inclusive, vibrant community space.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Stud Country overview
Sean's background: Irish dance and punk roots
Bay Area art schools and subculture ecosystem
Forming bands and train hopping adventures
Discovering country music and Oil Can Harry's
Dance etiquette and partner dancing dynamics
History of queer country dancing in LA
Queering traditional folk and line dancing
Stud Country's global influence and legacy
Band dynamics, vision, and closing thoughts
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