In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with musician and songwriter Ben Zuniga to talk about his journey from picking up a pawn shop guitar at age eight to becoming a central part of Bastrop’s growing music scene. Ben shares how the community shaped his early years, what inspired him to step into a solo career, and the story behind his debut album People Who Dance and his latest project, the SWEETHEART Sessions.

Ben and Matt also dive into what makes Bastrop’s music culture unique, the joy of creating alongside his brother Theo, and why authenticity is at the heart of everything Ben does—whether on stage, in the studio, or in the community.

Location: Bastrop TX
Guest: Ben Zuniga
Topics: Bastrop, Music, Community, Songwriting, Performance, Albums, Collaboration, Authenticity, Creativity, Family
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📸 Instagram: @benzunigamusic

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