Episode 738: Aaron Stephens / Sam Ravenna / Donnie Henry

Hello friends! I have a three-fer today! First up, artist/musician, Donnie Henry checks in via Skype to talk about his music memorabelia themed art show "Racontour", running for the duration of ACL Festival at Hotel Van Zandt. Find Donnie at hotelreginamtme.com. Next, Lake Tahoe based soul artist, Sam Ravenna checks in via Skype from the road! Sam's latest EP, the soul laden and brilliant, Fragile drops Friday, October 19th and he is currently on tour supporting and playing with, Eric Lindell. They'll be in Austin next Tuesday, October 9th at The Continental Club! Go to samravenna.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. Last but not least, I am joined in the studio by Austin R&B/soul artist, Aaron Stephens. Aaron's latest album, the gorgeous Focus, came out a few weeks ago and I can't stop listening to it! Go to aaronstephensmusic.com for music, show dates and more. We have a great conversation about growing up in a border town, his songwriting process and much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know Aaron. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 737: Superfonicos

Hello friends! My guests for episode 737 are bassist Nico Sanchez and guitarist Erick Bohorquez from Afro Colombian Funk band, Superfonicos! Their debut EP, the amazing, Suelta drops this Friday, October 5th and they'll be playing next Sunday October 14th at Austin City Limits Festival. Go to superfonicos.com for music, shows videos and more! We have a great conversation about discovering Latin Music in the era of nu-metal, the creative process in a big band, spreading the word about the depth of Colombian culture, bringing a divided America together through conversation, how Suelta came together and much more! I had a great time getting to know Nico and Erick. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -jg

Episode 731: DOSSEY w/ Mariclaire Glaeser / ¡MAYDAY! Checks In!

Hello friends! Sarah Dossey from Austin dreampop band, DOSSEY is my guest for episode 731! DOSSEY's dreamy new single, "Plastic Diamonds" is out now and they'll be at The Mohawk in Austin, TX on Friday September, 21st. Go to Dosseymusic.com for music, shows, videos and more! Sarah came over last week with occasional DOSSEY member, Mariclaire Glaeser from Shy Beast and we had a great conversation about anthemic 80's jams, playing banjo Indian & the Jones, songwriting collaborations, faith and much more! I had a great time getting to know Sarah. I'm sure you will too. Plus, Miami hip-hop band, ¡MAYDAY! checks in via SKYPE! Their brilliant new album, the reggae flavored, South Of 5th is out now. They'll be on tour through the middle of November and they'll be in Austin This Saturday, September 15th at Flamingo Cantina. Go to maydayonline.com for tour dates, music videos and more! Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 705: Barbie De Facto

Hello friends! The lovely and talented pop artist, Barbie De Facto is my guest for episode 705! Barbie's debut EP comes out saturday, June 23rd and she's celebrating with an EP release show at The Townsend here in Austin that same night. Go to barbiedefacto.com for more info on Barbie and her release show. We have a great conversation about growing up in the church, leaving home at 17 to pursue Pop Stardom in Arizona, being a karaoke host in Miami, making her debut EP, staying true to yourself and your dreams and much more! I had a great tme getting to know Barbie. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 693: Sphynx #6

Hello friends! Electro-pop trio, Sphynx return to the show for episode 693! This is their 6th time on the show and they're one of my favorite bands / group of dudes around right now. Their latest single, the electrifying "Patterns" is available now where ever you find music. Go to sphynxmusic.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation about their recent U.K. tour, SXSW adventures, new recordings, their hilarious "Tiny Desk" submission, the cover songs they choose and much, much more! I always have a blast chatting with these guys. Enjoy! Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 689: Candace / Gold Casio

Hello friends! We have a Portland-centric, SXSW 2018 double-header for you guys today! Julius and Brock from Portland, Oregon's big and crazy Nu-Disco band, Gold Casio came by the apartment while they were here for SXSW 2018! Their brand new e.p. Sinners is out TODAY Friday 4/20! Go to goldcasio.band for tour info, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about being a gold plated nu-disco band, touring their way down to SXSW, the logistics of keeping a big band on the road, making Sinners and much more! After that, I am joined by Portland country-shoegaze trio, Candace! Their gorgeous new album, New Ruins is out now. The album was recorded in rural Iowa and mixed by the legendary, Larry Crane (The Tape-Op magazing guy). You can find their music, tourdates and more at candaceisaband.com. We have a great conversation about making New Ruins in the aftermath of the 2016 election, the meaning of "country-shoegaze", touring their way down to SXSW 2018, The similarities between Portland and Austin and much, much more! I had a great time getting to know both of these amazingly talented bands. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 688: The Accidentals Return Again! / Ty Richards Drops By!

Hello friends! Traverse City, Michigan's own Sony Masterworks recording artists, The Accidentals return to the show today! Their latest album, the amazing and fully-realized, Odyssey is out now and they're currently out on tour supporting it. See them on April 24th at The Mill in Iowa City, Iowa, April 25th at Knuckle Head's Saloon in Kansas City, MO and more. Go to theaccidentalsmusic.com for more tour info, music, videos and more. Katie, Sav and Michael stopped by the apartment while they were in town for SXSW 2018 and we had a great conversation about making Odyssey, what they've been up to for the last two years since they were last on the show and much, much more! I always have a blast talking to these lovely kids. Plus, Ty Richards stops by to talk about his sophomore album, the amazing, Welcome To Flat Earth and his release show this Friday 4/20 at Mosaic Sound Collective. Go to tyrichards.com for show and ticket information. Enjoy my conversations with these great artists. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 687: The Nightowls Return! / Arthur Yoria Checks In!

Hello friends! Ryan Harkrider, frontman for Austin soul band, The Nightowls returns to the show for episode 687! The Nightowls are releasing a new album, the brilliant, We Are The Nightowls, on April 27th. I've been listening to it like crazy lately. Check out the first single, "Don't It Feel Weird?" out now. If you live in Austin, you can get one early as they'll be selling them early at their release show at The Continental Club on Friday, April 20th. They're also heading to the West Coast starting at the beginning of May. Go to wearethenightowls.com for tour dates, music, videos and more. Ryan and I have a great conversation about the changes the band has gone through since his last visit, making We Are The Nightowls, touring as a large band, their long-running Sunday residency at Icenhauer's here in Austin and much, much more! Plus, my old friend and one of my favorite songwriters, Arthur Yoria checks in. He's just released a gorgeous new album, After You on Splice Records and he's celebrating with a release show here in Austin TONIGHT, Friday, April 13th at The Cactus Cafe'! Go to arthuryoria.com for more info and get After You. I love it! Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 686: The Vettes / Andy Macintyre

Hello friends! My guest for episode 686 is Rachel Vette, leader of New Orleans, electronic rock band, The Vettes! Their incredible new album, Gold Star is available now and features songs produced by Zak Loy from the band Live and songs mixed by Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam, Blue October, Robert Plant). They'll be playing Freanch Quarter Fest in New Orleans this Sunday, April 15th. Go to thevettes.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. Rachel stopped by during SXSW and we had a great conversation about having a family band, touring with your brothers, making Gold Star and much, much more! Plus, Andy Macintyre stops by to talk about his amazing new e.p., Meloman that drops this Saturday, April 14th. The album was recorded with legendary, Grammy winning engineer, Stuart Sullivan (Sublime, Butthole Surfers) and, like The Vettes, mixed by Tim Palmer (Ozzy Osbourne, Tin Machine, Quiet Company). Andy is celebrating this release with a show this Saturday, April 14th at Antone's here in Austin. Go to macintyrerocks.com for more info. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 673: Donovan Keith

Hello friends! Former Soul Track Mind frontman, Donovan Keith is my guest for episode 673! Soul Track Mind disbanded in 2016 and Donovan took the reigns of his solo career and released a solo e.p. Carry Me On in 2017 to great acclaim. His new band is on the road as of the day this podcast comes out playing in San Angelo, TX on Friday, February 23rd and Alpine, TX on Saturday, February 24th. Go to onesoulsinger.com for music, videos, tourdates and more! Donovan and I have a great conversation about his time in Soul Track Mind, making Carry Me On, his podcast, "Ginger Got Soul Podcast" on Soundcloud, touring, West Texas and much, much more. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Donovan. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG