Episode 751: Shy Beast Returns! / Castlecomer

Hello friends! We have a double-header today! First up, I met Bede and Patch from Australian rock band, Castlecomer at Antone's here in Austin before their show a couple of weeks ago. Their self-titled, debut album is out now and they'll be on tour promoting it for a while to come. You can find Castlecomer at castlecomermusic.com We have a great conversation about moving to The U.S. from Australia, touring in the U.S., being in a family band and much more! Next up, Mariclaire Glaeser and David Tenczar from Shy Beast return to the show! Their new ep, Leave Me/Let Me drops on Friday, November 30th but if you live in Austin, you can get it at their e.p. release show at Spider House on Saturday, November 24th. Go to shybeast.com for music, videos, show info and more. Shy Beast is Austin Music Foundation's Artist of the Month. We have a great conversation about making Leave Me/Let Me, new music video, their creative process and much more! Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG 

Episode 725: Western Youth

Hello friends! Graham Weber and Brian Bowe from Americana band, Western Youth are my guests for episode 725! Their self-titled album drops on September 21st and they're celebrating with a show that same night at Spider House here in Austin. If you're around this weekend, they'll be playing a fundraiser for Beto O'Rourke this Saturday, August 25th at Cheer Up Charlies. The first single/video from their new album, the politically charged, "Hangin' On" is out now. Go to Western-Youth.com for show dates, music, videos and more! We have a great conversation about having three singer/songwriters in the band, America's current political climate, why people like The Grateful Dead, Ohio and much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know these fine and talented gentlemen. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 685: Cold Fronts / The Teskey Brothers

Hello friends! Welcome to another SXSW 2018 double-header. First up, honoring that old school Motown sound and working it into something of their very own, The Teskey Brothers are an unexpected revelation from Melbourne, Australia! Drummer Liam Gough joins me for a great conversation about this band's amazing independent rise. Their latest album, the soulful, Half Mile Harvest has made it to #1 on the Australian indie album chart, they've been selling out big venues all over Australia and after SXSW they were heading out to Los Angeles to open for Los Lobos! Find their music, tourdates, videos and more by going to theteskeybrothers.com. Next up on this SXSW double-header is Philidephia rock and roll band, Sire recording artists, Cold Fronts! Their latest album, the brilliant and rocking, Fantasy Du Jour, comes out Friday, April 20th. The first single from the album, "Staying In" (which happened to be the story of my life the day these guys came in) is out now and you can find music, videos and tourdates at coldfronts.us. We have a great conversation about getting discovered by Seymore Stein himself at SXSW a few years ago, making records and touring on a major label in the era of social media, the return of rock and roll and much, much more! I had a great time getting to know all of these fine people. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 666: John Spiece / Adam Sultan Stops By!

Hello friends! Drummer/percussionist extraordinaire, John Spiece is my guest for episode 666! You might know John from Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, Brown Sabbath, Money Chicha, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Kalu James & The Electric Joint and many, many more. Grupo Fantasma just finished recording new music at Sonic Ranch out in Tornillo, TX, Brownout is playing some dates and Kalu James is about to head out on the road, so John has a busy February. John and i have a great conversation about heading to Denton to learn percussion, touring with Hairy Apes BMX, the magical music scene of North Texas in the early 90's, doing the Brown Sabbath thing for Ozzy himself and much, much more! Plus, Adam Sultan stops by to talk about his brilliant, new podcast, "Friends With Deficits" where he has candid conversations with friends that have rare dideases. Adam's intelligence, big heart and phenomenal sense of humor make this show a great listen. Check it out here friendswithdeficitspodcast.com Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 664: Suspirians

Hello friends! Marisa Pool, Lisa Cameron and Stephanie Demopulos collectively known as the art/punk band, Suspirian are my guests for episode 664! Their lastest ep, Ti Bon Ange on Super Secret Records is amazing and you can find it where ever you stream music. Find them on the socials or HERE. I came across the band while surfing the world wide web a few weeks ago and fell in love with the music. We have a great conversation about creating songs out of their jams, their upcoming trip to International Noise Fest in Miami, the magic of a rehearsal space, Lisa's rich, legendary musical history and much,  much more. Plus, I got a haircut from Marisa and I love it. Enjoy getting to know these fine ladies. I sure did. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 663: Kenny Sharretts

Hello everyone! Drum tech, drummer, educator and first-class motivator, Kenny Sharretts is my guest for episode 663! As a drum tech, Kenny's worked with some of the very best including, Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Train, Puff Daddy and many, many more. As drummer, you might have seen him with Monte Montgomery, Kevin Fowler, Joe King Carrasco, Rusty Wier or his own bands, Super Fleek, So Called Underground Music, Custard Pie and many, many more. You might also know him from his many amazing Youtube videos about drum tuning. He actually has a drum tuning clinic coming up on Monday, February 5th Tommy's Drum Shop presents: Austin Drummers Co-Op at One-2-One Bar from 7-8 pm. I was calling it "ATX Drumming and Social Club" but it's actually called "Austin Drummers Co-Op". You can find out all about the clinic and Kenny's music, tutorials etc. at kennysharretts.net Kenny and I have a great conversation about working with Puff Daddy, Stevie Wonder, Kenny Aronoff, Train and more, crazy yet practical drum tricks, American Idol and much, much more! After my conversation with Kenny, I was fired up and ready to go do something. He's a great guy and I had a great time getting to know him. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 659: Brian Mendes

Hello friends! Drummer extraordinaire, Colossal Cable guy, Brian Mendes is my guest on the show for episode 659! You might know Brian from being the guy behind the drums for Malford Milligan, Stephen Bruton, Cory Morrow, Jeff Plankenhorn, David Grissom, Ray Prim, Dave Scher, Jake Andrews and many, many more. Brian and I have a great conversation about his journey from Postal Service mail sorter,  drummer to some of Austin's brightest and leaving town, making amplifiers in Los Angeles, being the founder of Colossal Cables, returning to Austin and playing with folks he loves and making amazing cables. It's been quite a journey for Brian... so far. You can find his magic cables at Colossalcable.com I had a great time getting to know Brian. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 654: Andy Macintyre / Chris Searles & Giulia Millanta Stop By!

Hello friends! I hope you all have a very happy holiday! Austin-based frontman,songwriter and guitar aficionado Andy Macintyre is my guest for episode 654! Andy's kick-ass new EP, Melomania doesn't drop until April 14th, but the first single, "Meloman" drops in January. Melomania was recorded at at Wire Recording ​studio with Stuart Sullivan (Sublime, Meat Puppets, Jimmie Vaughan) ​and Eric Harrison at Studio 601 (MGMT, Capital Cities,​ ​Jason​ ​Isbell)​, and mixed by the legendary Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam, U2, Tears for Fears, Blue October). You can find him at macintyrerocks.com Andy and I have a great conversation about growing up in Chicago with hippie parents that hipped him to the good music, his alternative rock influence mixed with blue-based guitar and much much more! I had a great time getting to know Andy. I'm sure you will too. Plus, Chris Searles from Biointegrity.net and singer/songwriter Giulia Millanta stop by to talk about the  "Tom & Us" event next Thursday, 12/28 at One-2-One Bar here in Austin. Go to the "Tom & Us" Facbeook page for more info. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 640: Matt Hammon

Hello friends! Congratulations to the world champion Houston Astros and the city of Houston. That was a much needed win. My dear old friend and the drummer behind artists like Mineral, Bob Mould, David Rice, The Damnwells and many, many more, Matt Hammon is my guest for episode 640! Matt has just released his first solo album, Siver Suitcase which he wrote, recorded and played all of the instruments himself in his home studio. Silver Suitcase is a gorgeous record and Matt's songs tell the his incredible story. Matt and I have a great conversation in my hotel room in Houston about being everyone's drummer in the 90's and early 2000's, how his life was altered by 9/11, the struggle and ultimate triumph of making Silver Suitcase, surviving cancer and changing his life, we get evacuated from my hotel room at the beginning of the conversation and much, much more! You can find out where he's playing and more about Matt at matthammonmusic.com I had a great time catching up with my dear old friend, Matt. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 636: Jonny 8 Track Returns!

Hello friends! Brittish drummer, singer/songwriter and front man, Jonny 8 Track returns to the show for episode 636! Jonny was on episode 115 way back in 2012 and has returned to the show via SKYPE after five years to catch up. In the last few years Jonny's spent 3 years behind the drums with Psychedelic gurus, Spritualized, he released a brilliant album, 8 Hours Work 8 Hours Sleep 8 Hours For What We Will, Chicken Ranch Records is releasing his back catalog, he just returned to the UK after playing a festival in India and much, much more. You can find all things Jonny 8 Track at jonny8track.com I hope you enjoy our conversation. I sure did. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg