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Episode 1339: The Living Pins

Hello friends! Pam Peltz and Carrie Clark from indie-rock band, The Living Pins are my guests for episode 1339! Their new EP, "Let It Be So" is available now wherever you stream, or download your jams. They're playing a show this Thursday, 12/14 at Swan Dive in Austin, TX. Go to livingpins.com for show dates, music and more. We have a great conversation about making "Let It Be So" with producer, Chris "Frenchie" Smith and drummer Joey Shuffield (Fastball) and bass player, Bobby Daniel (Fastball and more), starting the band in the 90's as a side project, getting singles played by and meeting Simon Lebon, the 90's Austin music scene, Sixteen Deluxe, Pam's work with Daniel Johnston and much more. I had a great time catching up with these talented ladies. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Nathan Olivarez 1965-2023

It's a sad day in the Austin music scene. Yesterday, rocker, Nathan Olivarez from Stupid Drama passed away. Nathan's spirit and music will be missed by so many. He's been a huge part of this music scene for over 30 years. His encouragement and generosity touched so many. Myself included. My thoughts are with his wife, his family and close friends. I loved Nathan and am so saddened by this loss. This conversation is from ep 833 in August of 2019 with Nathan and his Capzeyez partner, Dave Prewitt. Rest in peace Nathan. You'll be missed.

From The Vault - Episode 1200: Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake)

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 1200 with legendary bass player, Rudy Sarzo from Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Blue Oyster Cult, The Guess Who and many more. This show was originally released on 9/22/2022. Below are my original notes.
Hello friends! Legendary bass player, Rudy Sarzo from Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Blue Oyster Cult, The Guess Who and many more is guest for episode 1200! Rudy is currently on tour with Quiet Riot again and they're gearing up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic album, Metal Health next year. Go to quietriot.band for tour dates, merch and more. We have a fantastic conversation about leaving Ozzy's band after Randy Rhoads' death, moving to the U.S. from Cuba, the Miami music scene of the early 70's, his thoughts on sub-bass frequencies, the Quiet Riot line-up, understanding religion through quantum physics, playing with so many legacy bands and much more. I had a great time getting to know Rudy. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1338: Loveme

Hello friends! Sammi Drogosch, Ernesto Grey, and Kelly Gibson from brand new, Austin based, alt-pop band, Loveme are my guests for episode 1338! Loveme just dropped their debut singles, "Loom" and "Promise" are available now wherever you stream or download your jams. Find them on Instagram and Spotify. We have a great conversation about growing up with classical music training, why opera singers have accents, getting acceptance from your parents, playing synths and guitars, writing music, playing live and much more. I had a great time getting to know these talented folks. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1337: nolo

Hello friends! Brett Mayers, Richard Wall, Drew Vena and Jason Amato from Austin based rock band, nolo are my guests for episode 1337! Their brand new single "Appetite" drops this Friday, December 8th and they're celebrating with a single/video release show at The Hole in the Wall in Austin. Go to nolotheband.com for music, show dates, merch and more. We have an amazing conversation about how they all met in rehab, how that bonded them, how they formed the band, recording at Orb, writing songs, their times on drugs and how they ended up in Texas for rehab, how Drew died and came back to life, what happens when you're dead, and much more!
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Episode 1336: Nancy Coplin

Hello friends! Have you ever wondered who came up with the "Live Music Capital of the World" slogan or who's idea was it to have local musicians playing at the airport? The answer is Austin music industry veteran, Nancy Coplin! Nancy has been working behind the scenes in Austin's music industry since the 80's. She ran the Austin Music Commission and brought the Music Industry Loan Program, the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue, the "Live Music Capital of the World" slogan, and so much more to fruition. She brought local music and musicians to the Austin airport creating work and exposure for local musicians. She's booked the music for the Armadillo Christmas Bazar for 34 years. Her current passion and work is serving on the board of non-profit, HOME Austin and they're having their yearly holiday fundraiser, HOME Cookin' For the Holidays live stream show on Wednesday, December 6th featuring Bob Schneider, Jackie Venson, ray Benson and many more. Go to homeaustin.org to find out how to tach the event and to find out more about HOME Austin. Go to nancycoplin.com for your Nancy Coplin needs. I had a great time getting to know Nancy. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1335: Saint Loretto

Hello friends! Evan Crowley, singer, songwriter and guitar player for Austin, alt-pop band, Saint Loretto is my guest for episode 1335! Their latest album, the infectious, Blooming is available now wherever you listen to music. Saint Loretto will be playing at The Hole in the Wall in Austin on Friday, December 8th with fellow alt-pop band, nolo. Go to saintloretto.com for show dates, music, videos and more. Evan and I have a great conversation about writing and recording Blooming, the definition of alternative-pop, the music of Manchester, England, growing up in Oklahoma City, The Flaming Lips and OKC, The Cure, songwriting, how fans connect with music and the people that make it, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Evan. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1334: Harvest Thieves

Hello friends! Cory Reinisch from Austin based, six-piece, alt-country band, Harvest Thieves is my guest for episode 1334! Their latest album, As The Sparks Fly Upward, is available now wherever you stream or download your music. You can see them live on Saturday, December 30th at C-Boy Heart & Soul in Austin. Go to harvestthieves.com for music, show show dates and more. Cory and I have a great conversation about writing and making As The Sparks Fly Upward, writing songs about what was happening around them without making a musical time capsule, growing up in a small town in the Texas Hill Country, touring the Southeast and Colorado, being in a band of grown-ups, Waterloo Records, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Cory. I'm sure you will too. Let's get Down!
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Episode 1333: Trashy Annie

Hello friends! I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving. 2023 CMA of Texas "Americana Artist of the Year", Trashy Annie's Annie Davis is my guest for episode 1333! Her debut album, Sticks & Stones is available on all streaming services and vinyl on Cleopatra Records. They'll be playing a show on Saturday, December 2nd at Captain Quackenbush's in Austin. Go to trashyannie.com for all of your Trashy Annie needs. Annie and I have a great conversation about growing up poor, starting out on a gifted trumpet, going to college and getting a doctorate, working in the nutrition field, writing her first song at 44 during the pandemic, making Sticks & Stones, songwriting, getting back at the haters and much more. I had a great time getting to know Annie. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1332: Tamara Gamez & Dorian Grace

Hello friends! Alt-pop-rock artist, Tamara Gamez and her co-producer & bandmate, Dorian Grace are my guests for episode 1332! Tamara's latest album, the pop-rock manifesto, Genesis is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. You can see them live on Tuesday, 12/5 at Mohawk in Austin, TX. Go to tamaragamez.com for music, show dates, videos and more.  We have a great conversation about writing the songs for and making Genesis after discovering her true musical self, not being self-conscious, recording and touring with Cupid's Victim, living in Philadelphia, what brought her back to Texas, having a cool husband and much more. I had a great time getting to know Tamara and catching up with my old pal, Dorian. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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