Episode 901: Andy Macintyre Returns Again!

Hello friends! I hope you're all safe and healthy. Singing/songwriting, guitar hero, Andy Macintyre returns for episode 901! His latest single, "Dirty Conversation", recorded at Austin's 601 Studios and London's legendary, Abbey Road and was mixed by the the great Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam). "Dirty Conversation" is available wherever you get the musics. Andy made a video for for the song and it premiers tomorrow, 4/4/2020. Go to macintyrerocks.com for music, videos and more. Andy and I have a great conversation about life under quarantine, making "Dirty Conversations" at different studios, working at Abbey Road, recording at home and much more! i always have a great time hanging with Andy. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 900: Highlights From Live Shows!

Hello friends! I hope you are all safe and healthy. Welcome to episode 900!!!! I can't believe we're actually here. I can't believe it! First, I want to thank you and everyone who has listened to the show. I want to thank all of the artists who have come in and shared their story and made this show worth listening to. Thank you. I have loved doing this show. I have connected with so many artists and been inspired by their music and their stories. I hope you have too.
Since episode 400, we've done a live show for each hundred episodes. Obviously, this was not an option for episode 900, so I put together some snippets from other live shows. What Made Milwaukee Famous' Michael Kincaid explains himself from ep. 15 Live at Momo's, AJ Vallejo talks us through the Vallejo label shuffle from ep 182 Live at Strange Brew, Suzanna Choffel & Nakia talk about being on The Voice from ep. 400 Live from The Townsend, Kathy Valentine talks about the magic of being in a band and winning over an audience from ep. 415 Live at The Townsend, Suzanna Choffel talks about Jem and the Holograms with Nakia and AJ Vallejo from ep. 500 Live at The Townsend, AJ Vallejo and Nakia talk metal and Alabama from ep. 600 Live at The Townsend, Acey Monaro (Go Fever) tells a crazy story about El Paso while Ray Prim, Laurie Gallardo and Nöelle Hampton react to her bad decisions from ep. 800 Live at Cosmic Coffee + Beer.
Again, thank you so much for listening. I'm going to keep on bringing you stories from your favorite artists, introducing you to artists and spreading the word of music as long as I possible can. This show is, has and will always be available for free. However, if you would like to kick in a little something for all of the work, you can contribute here: Johnny's PayPal it is always appreciated. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 894: The Cuckoos Return!

Hello friends! I hope you're all staying safe and healthy. Dave North and Kenneth Frost from Austin's modern, new wave rock band, The Cuckoos are my guests for episode 894! Their latest album, the synth and rock laden, I Hate Love is available now on streaming services and vinyl. Go to thecuckoosaustin.com for music, videos and more! The Cuckoos will be live streaming sets from their rehearsal space tonight (3/17-3/20) through Friday on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitch. We have a great conversation about their plans for a weekly streaming show, making I Hate Love with producer Frenchie Smith, Dave tells me about some new "black metal" bands and much more! I had a great time getting to know these talented fellows. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 893: Think No Think

Hello friends. Hunter S. Thompson said, "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Well, things are officially weird. Austin rock and roll trio, Think No Think are my guests for episode 893! Their latest album, the raucous, Paul Leary produced, Nothing Really Matters is available wherever you stream or download your jams. John Dowey, Jimmy Vela, Lee Adams and I have a great conversation about making Nothing Really Matters, working with the legendary Paul Leary, when a band is a gang, touring with Gary Clark Jr. and much more! I had a great time getting to know these fine folks. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 890: Matt Giles Returns!

Hi gang! Singer/songwriter/frontman/sideman, Matt Giles is my guest for episode 890! Matt's just recorded a brand new album, Year Of The Dog with producer Eldridge Goins and it's up for pre-order now! Just go to mattgilesmusic.com to order, see when he's playing and more. We have a great conversation about making and writing Year Of The Dog, what to do with an album you make, being a sideman and much more! I always have a great time chatting with Matt. Enjoy! Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 889: Brownout

Hello friends! Alex Marrero and Beto Martinez from Austin's ever-prolific funk band, Brownout talk about their new album, "Berlin Sessions" (out Friday 3/6) and working with producer Steve Berlin, the band's unique path from instrumental psych-funk to Brown Sabbath to "Fear of a Brown Planet" to "Berlin Sessions" and much more! See them this Fri 3/6 and Sat 3/7 at 3Ten Austin City Limits Live. Go to brownoutmusic.com for music, show dates, videos and more! Let's get down! 
Ciao! -JG

Episode 888: The Boleys

Hello gang! Psychedelic rock, sibling trio, The Boleys are my guests for episode 888! Their latest release, El Toro is available wherever you stream or download the jams. Go to theboleys.bandcamp.com for music, social media links and more. We have a great conversation about making music in their barn in Florence, TX, getting started as teen band in the Austin scene, life-changing Ozzy show, making music as a family, building their community and much more. I had a blast getting to know these fine folks. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao -JG

Episode 884: Jonas Wilson Returns! / Jenna Barrett Checks In About Her "Static Exposure" Podcast

Happy Valentine's Day! Musician/composer/producer/engineer and all-around brilliant artist, Jonas Wilson is my guest for episode 844!  When Jonas isn't making records for other artists like Alta Mesa or making music in bands like The Midnight Stroll, he's writing and recording his own music in his studio. He's taken 50 songs he's written and recorded over the last decade and is releasing them this year. The first song, the dreamy, "Somebody Save Rock n Roll" is available now on Bandcamp.com. He's dropping another 20 songs tomorrow, Sat. 2/20 and celebrating with a show at Lockhart Arts & Crafts in Lockhart, TX. Go to jonaswilsonmusic.com for music, show dates and more. We have a great conversation about rock & roll and why it needs saving, his record label Mr. Pink Records and the artists that have joined, the rise of the cassette, our run-in with Mick Fleetwood and much more! I have been friends and been making music with Jonas for almost 20 years and I always love hanging out with him. I'm sure you will too. Plus, my valentine, photographer, Jenna Barrett joins me in the intro to chat about her new podcast, "Static Exposure", where she and her co-host, Julie Davis talk with others in the photography and fashion industry. You can find "Static Exposure" on Spotify and wherever you stream the pods. Great show! Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 882: Löwin Returns Again! / Patrick Armstrong Checks In about "The Lone Star Plate" Podcast

Hello friends! The amazing Sara Houser from indie-pop band, Löwin returns to the show for episode 882! They've just released a brand new single with a brand new sound, the dreamy, "A Fool For Thinking" and Sara brought along producer, Adam Mason to talk about it. If you live in Austin, you can see Löwin tonight, Friday, 2/7 at Cheer Up Charlie's. Go to lowinband.com for music, show dates, videos and more! We have a great conversation about going electronic with "A Fool For Thinking", keys vs. guitar, playing to tracks, writing the songs, singing and playing on other people's music and much more! I always have a great time talking to to Sara and it was a pleasure getting to know Adam. Plus, my pal, Patrick Armstrong has a new food-centric podcast called, "The Lone Star Plate" and he stopped by to talk about it. It's a great show where Patrick and a guest share a meal from a local restaurant and get to know each other. You can find it at texasrealfood.com or wherever podcast are served. "The Lone Star Plate", Check it out!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 875: Travis Kennedy

Hello friends! My guest for episode 875 is prolific mixer/producer, Travis Kennedy! You might know him from his work on records by Erin Ivey, Quiet Company, Otis Wilkins, Blue October, The Deer and many more. Go to traviskennedysound.com for more info. He's launched a new recording program called Audio Pro Bootcamp. An immersive 6-week recording program where students work under some great engineers, producers and mixers. Find out more about it at audioprobootcamp.com. Travis and I have a great conversation about starting out at Electric Lady Land Studios under Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, KISS), working under and with producer mixer, Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam, U2), making and mixing albums, Audio Pro Bootcamp and much more. I had a great time getting to know Travis. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG