how did i get here?

From The Vault - Episode 1312: Firefall (9/12/2023)

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to September 12, 2023 for episode 1312 with Jock Bartley from legendary 70's soft rock band, Firefall. Below are my original notes from the show. Enjoy!
 
Hello friends! Jock Bartley, founding member of legendary 70's band, Firefall is my guest for episode 1312! Firefall's latest album, Friends & Family, a uniquely personal tribute album where they imbue their distinctive sound into songs by Fleetwood Mac, The Byrds, The Band, The Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Heart and other classic rock legends. Friends & Family comes out on September 22nd on Sunset Blvd. Records. Go to firefallofficial.com for tour dates, music, merch and more! Jock and I have a great conversation about the decision to pay tribute to their Friends & Family and some of the stories behind the songs, playing guitar for Gram Parsons on tour, forming Firefall in 1974 in Boulder with Mark Andes, bassist from Spirit and Jo Jo Gunn, Larry Burnett and drummer Michael Clarke from The Byrds and Flying Burrito Bros, keeping a band going for five decades and much more. I had a great time getting to know Jock. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1424: Bang! It's David Starbuckle

Hello friends! Astro traveling pleasure junkie David Starbuckle is my guest for episode 1424! David is releasing a debut album and movie called "Bang! It's David Starbuckle". "Bang! It's David Starbuckle: The Movie" will premiere at AFS Cinema on September 26th. It's a listening party and feature film all in one! Audiences will enjoy ten music videos from local visual artists with new music from "Bang! It's David Starbuckle: The Album" which will be released on Friday, Sept 27th on all streaming services. Get tickets for the movie HERE. Go to davidmessier.com for all of your "Bang! It's David Starbuckle" needs. I'll be hosting a Q&A after the film at the premier. David and I have great conversation about what it took to make 10 videos with 10 different directors, the absence of A.I. in the work, having a movie premier at a theater, staying engaged with music and art, trying to do something different. and more. I had a blast catching up with David. I'm sure you will too. Let's Get down!
 
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Episode 1423: Rett Smith

Hello friends! Austin based, Americana/blues/shoegaze artist Rett Smith is my guest for episode 1423! Rett's latest album, A Weighted Remorse drops on all streaming services and vinyl on September 13th on Imperial/Republic Records. He'll be celebrating the release with a show in Austin at The Mohawk on Saturday, September 14th and then heading out on tour in Europe in October. Go to rettsmithmusic.com for music, tour dates, and more. We have a fantastic conversation about writing and recording A Weighted Remorse, mixing with Peter Labberton (St. Vincent), growing up a skier with his sights on going pro in New Mexico, leaving the skiing world after an injury, coming to music in his 20's, dealing with mental health issues, releasing four albums in four years, the magic of Lubbock, touring as a two-piece, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Rett. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1422: Under The Rock Founder, Dr. Aaron Rochlen Ph.D.

Hello friends! Psychologist Dr. Aaron Rochlen, Ph.D., founder of Under The Rock is my guest for episode 1422! Under The Rock is an innovative live-music series featuring acoustic sets & lyrical discussions from top artists in an award winning listening space, Quack's Soundspace in South Austin. They've just added a show featuring Bob Schneider and Madam Radar on Sept. 25th. You can follow them and find out more about the shows on their Instagram page @undertherockatx. Dr. Rochlin and I have a great conversation about music non-profits, Under The Rock and how it came to be, what "Where music meets psychology" means, music therapy, music's impact on people's emotions and moods, songs and songwriting and much more. I had a great time getting to know Aaron. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1421: Beth Lee

Hello friends! Austin based, Americana artist Beth Lee is my guest for episode 1421! Her latest album, Hardly Matters, drops on October 25, but you can hear the singles, "Blue Skies" and "Only You" wherever you stream your jams, vinyl and CD. She'll be celebrating the release of Hardly Matters at Skylark Lounge on Sunday, October 27th. Go to bethlee.net for music, tour dates, merch, and more. Beth and I have a great conversation about writing and recording Hardly Matters, growing up in Houston and coming up in that scene, playing with her dad, recording in San Francisco, what makes her write songs, touring in Texas and the U.S., and much more. I enjoyed getting to know Beth. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1420: Ashlyn Shanafelt

Hello friends! Austin based drummer, Ashlyn Shanafelt is my guest for episode 1420! You might know Ashlyn from her work with The Reverent Few, Scotty Bee and the Hive, Scott Strickland, Bleeding Heart Confessionals, or sitting in with Madam Radar or PAACK. She'll actually be playing with Scott Strickland tonight (8/23) at Antone's. You can find Ashlyn on Instagram and Facebook. We have a great conversation about growing up in West Texas, studying commercial music in college, living and playing in Fort Worth for six years, how she's been welcomed in the Austin Music Scene, being a student pilot, playing with a bunch of bands, the women of PAACK, her drum influences, crazy drum stuff, her take on music, Benny, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Ashlyn. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1419: Matt Lankes

Hello friends! Austin based photographer Matt Lankes is my guest for episode 1419! Matt has an extensive client list that includes HBO, LiveStrong, Fox Searchlight, Texas Monthly, New York Times, Amazon, Netflix,Time Inc., Newsweek, Austin Monthly, Lee Jeans, CBS, Random House, Warner Brothers, EMI, Sony, Universal, and many more. He currently has his work in the permanent collection of The National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian and at The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University. Matt has also been the photographer on a handful of Richard Linklater films including 2014's Boyhood. His book Boyhood: Twelve Years on Film, captured the progression of the film and the actors through the lens of a 4x5 camera, creating a series of arresting portraits and behind-the-scenes photographs, and is available through University of Texas Press. Find it HERE. Go to mattlankes.com for all of your Matt needs. I had a great time getting to know Matt and his journey as an artist. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1418: Scott Strickland 2024

Hello friends! Austin based, singer-songwriter Scott Strickland returns to the show for episode 1418! Scott has a big show coming up here in Austin next Friday, August 23rd at the legendary Antone's Nightclub with special guest Jo James. You can get tickets for the show HERE. You can also go to scottstricklandband.com for show info, music, videos, and more. Scott and I have a great conversation about his work with the Austin Music Commission, the Austin music industry infrastructure and how it works, the Live Music Fund Grant, his recent trips to the U.K. and the Pacific Northwest, songwriting, faith, playing ticketed shows vs. hired background music shows, finding happiness, and much more. I had a great time catching up with Scott. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1417: Flak Records Founder, Shannon Rierson

Hello friends! Shannon Rierson, founder of Austin based, vinyl label, Flak Records is my guest for episode 1417! Flak Records is a vinyl record label for underground rock music. They have an impressive roster of great artists, like Eric Hisaw, Daily Worker, The Stayers, The Wood Roses recent guests, Larry Seaman, Parker Woodland and many more. go to flakrecords.biz for the full roster and more. Listen to "Flak Records' Summer '24" playlist HERE. We have a great conversation about starting Flak Records in 1997, the indie labels that inspired him, playing in Austin in the 90's, what he looks for in an artist or band, artistic intention, pressing vinyl, and much more. I had a great time learning about Flak Records and getting to know Shannon. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1416: Stephen Doster 2024

Hello friends! Songwriter, artist, and producer, Stephen Doster returns to the show for episode 1416! Stephen's new career-spanning compilation, A Passing Train - A Compilation, featuring released and unreleased material from 1980-2024 comes out on Sept. 6th, but if you pre-order it now, you'll get it now. The double-CD comes with amazing liner notes for each song, gorgeous photos from Stephen's wife Melinda, and stunningly beautiful artwork from son Django. Go to stephendoster.com for music and more. We have a great conversation about, making and putting together A Passing Train - A Compilation, salvaging the recordings he made with Pretenders guitar player James Honeyman-Scott before his death in the early 80's from a cassette, writing songs for Dr. John, Jonny Lang and more, his work with guitarsforafrica.com, his legendary John Lennon Birthday shows, his release show on Sept. 7th at Backstage at El Mercado, staying inspired, and much more. I love Stephen. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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