Great conversation with my friend Eric Hofmanis about his show called "A Man Named Cash" which has been selling out shows across the country!

COMING TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE on November 21st and 23rd!

Check out their full schedule and info at - www.amannamedcash.com

Episode: On the Cusp and Off the Cuff

Guest: Sean Darby

Host: Adam Pope

Location: Choteau, Montana

Date: July 23, 2025

## 🔨 What We Talked About:

- The story behind Music Ranch Cabins and how it all started with Frank Smith

- Sean Darby's journey from contractor to cabin builder

- The genius behind the cabins' steel base foundation and modular design

- What makes these cabins strong, mobile, and versatile

- The unexpected connection between music and log cabins

- Adam & Amy Pope’s vision of using cabins as performance spaces at festivals

- Plans for the first cabin/music booth combo at the Threshing Bee in Choteau (Sept 20–22, 2025)

## 🪵 Key Quote:

> "These cabins aren’t for everybody—but they’re for anybody." — Sean Darby

## 📍 Mentioned in the Episode:

- Choteau, Montana (C-H-O-T-E-A-U)

- Music Ranch Cabins

- Frank & Karen Smith

- John Long, Mark Crawford, Ryan & Sonny Keplin

- Homestead Festival (Columbia, TN)

- The Threshing Bee (Sept 20–22, 2025)

## 🔗 Stay Connected:

- Learn more about Music Ranch Cabins (Website coming soon)

- Follow Adam & Amy Pope on social media

- Subscribe for future episodes and festival appearances!

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After 6 months away from the podcast, I give an update on our year so far, look back on the "Mountain Mission", discuss current projects, upcoming shows, and my attempt at starting a side-business. Still on the cusp with nowhere to go but up!