Episode 969: Bobby Sparks II

Hello friends! I hope you're all doing well. Legendary keyboard player, Bobby Sparks is my guest for episode 969! You might know Bobby from his work with Snarky Puppy, Marcus Miller, Tower of Power, St. Vincent and so many more! His solo album, Schizophrenia: The Yang Project, an album 20 years in the making, is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to bobbysparks.com for music and more. We have a great conversation backstage at the Love and Liberation show at The Amani Room in Smithville, TX about the magic of making music "in the moment", getting started playing keyboards at 3 years old in Corsicana, TX, multi-generational homes, making Schizophrenia, playing with all of the greats he's had the chance to play with, the Yamaha DX-7 and much more! I had a great time getting know Bobby. I know you will too. I'd like to thank my friend James Robinson for setting this interview up and providing such a wonderful night. Let's get down!
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From The Vault: Episode 472: Brannen Temple (3/15/16)

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Just like the title says, we'll be digging into our vault from the last 9 years, pulling out an old episode and shining it up for you. Today we go back to March 15, 2016 with legendary drummer, Brannen Temple! Below are my original notes from the show.
My guest for episode 472 is drummer, Brannen Temple. You might know Brannen from his bands, The Temple Underground, Black Red Black, Blaze and more. You might also know him from his work with, Sheena Easton, Eric Johnson, Janet Jackson, The Dixie Chicks, Boz Skaggs and many, many more. Brannen is one of the best drummers and musicians i've ever seen in my life. Most people that know him say that too. he's also one of the coolest guys i've meet and have had on the show. We have an in-depth conversation about what music means, what it does, what it can do. Brannen's approach to studio and live playing. This is honestly one of my favorite episodes. Prepare for a lesson in true cool. Enjoy my conversation with this masterful musician and soulful human being. I sure did. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 968: Cilantro Boombox

Hello friends! Happy Labor day! Félix Pacheco and Joe Woullard of Austin, latin/pan African band, Cilantro Boombox are my guests today! Their latest singles, "Wahoo" and "You" are available now wherever you stream or download your jams. If you buy the songs during the month of September on Bandcamp proceeds will be donated to DAWA who provide emergency financial aid to people of color. You can find music, videos and more at cilantroboombox.com. We have a great conversation about recording and releasing music during a pandemic, the meaning of "Wahoo", why they're donating donating proceeds to DAWA, the current racial and political climate in America, life under quarantine and much more. I had a great time getting to know Joe and Félix. I know you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 967: James Ethington III / Dorian Grace

Hello friends! I have a double-header today. First up, it's 80's rocker, Dorian Grace! Dorian wrote and recorded a full album since covid hit. Right now the whole album is only available through his website, where can find other merch, videos and more thedoriangrace.com. We have a great conversation about making his new self-titled LP on his own under quarantine, what made 80's records sound the way they do, the DX7 and much more. Next up, alt acoustic artist, James Ethington III joins us! James' debut EP, "Rheacycle" is available where ever you stream or download your jams. Click HERE to find it. James and I have a great conversation about his journey in music, making "Rheacycle", race relations in New Mexico and much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know these great artists. I sure did. Let's get down!
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From The Vault - Episode 308: Tommy Taylor (9/12/14)

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Just like the title says, we'll be digging into our vault from the last 9 years, pulling out an old episode and shining it up for you. Today we go back to September 12, 2014 with legendary drummer, Tommy Taylor! Below are my original notes from the show.
My guest for episode 308 is legendary drummer, Tommy Taylor. I'm sure you've heard Tommy play he's the drummer on the Christopher Cross album with "Ride Like The Wind" and he's played with Eric Johnson for decades. I met Tommy when I was 16 years old. He's always been a great hang and such a great talent. I got to jam with him a lot in the 90's when he played in the "Sunday Monsters" at Steamboat with Stephen Doster and Will Sexton. I've been trying to get Tommy on the show since I started it. I know he started playing in bands here in Austin when he was just a teenager. He ended up playing with Christopher Cross when he was 20, won Grammys. toured the world, played on all the tv shows, went on to play with Eric Johnson, on Spotify alone, songs he's played on have been played over 15 million times. It was an honor to sit down and chat with such an amazing part of rock and roll history. I hope you enjoy our conversation. I did. Let's get down!
 
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