Episode 814: Calliope Musicals Return Again!

Hello friends! Carrie Fussell, frontwoman for Austin's colorful, art rock heroes, Calliope Musicals is my guest for episode 814! Their latest album, the gorgeous and empowering, Color/Sweat is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. The Calliope clan is about to embark on a U.S. summer tour starting in July. Go to calliopemusicals.com for music, tour dates and more. Carrie and I have a great conversation about growing up in the small Texas town of Henderson, how Calliope connects with and empowers their fans and created a community for them, writing and making Color/Sweat, how Fleetwood Mac went wrong in the 80's, tackling body image issues, traveling with Project ATX 6 and much more! I had a great time getting to know Carrie. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! 
Ciao! -JG

Episode 801: Shandon Sahm

Hello friends! Former Pariah, Meat Puppets drummer/former Austinite turned Amsterdammer, Shandon Sahm is my guest for episode 801! Shandon has just released a new ep, Sahm Covers Sahm on Friendly Folk Records. It's a collection of his legendary father, Doug Sahm's songs. Shandon moved to Amsterdam a year ago and loves it. We have a great conversation about what prompted his move to Amsterdam, growing up with Doug, The Meat Puppets, what made him record Sahm Covers Sahm, his extreme love of Amsterdam, his up coming ep and much, much more! I had a great time catching up with Shandon. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 777: William Harries Graham Returns!

Hello friends! Austin's own, William Harries Graham returns to the show for episode 777! His new album, the beautiful and dreamy, Jakes, drops next Friday, February 22. He'll be celebrating with a release show at Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden on March 30th and a Waterloo Records in-store on Sunday, March 3rd. You can always catch his Continental Club residency Wednesdays at 9:30 and his all-star Lo-Jinx Orchestra on the first Sunday of every month at Radio Coffee. Go to williamharriesgraham.com for music, show dates and more. William and I have a great conversation about making Jakes, his musical partnership with Abra Moore, balancing a music career and college and much more! I always love chatting with this brilliant, thoughtful and talented gentleman. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 776: Go Fever Returns!

Hello friends! Go Fever's outspoken, outrageous and insanely talented, Acey Monaro returns to to the show for episode 776! Their new ep, the gorgeous, Daydream Hawker is out now and available where ever you stream or download your jams. They'll be playing at The Hole In The Wall here in Austin this Thursday 2/14 and they're doing a Waterloo Records instore this Sunday 2/17 at 5 pm. They're also heading out on a midwest and west coast tour starting on March 20th. Go to gofeverband.com for music, tour dates, videos and more. Acey and I have an amazing conversation about her colorful childhood in Australia, becoming a music business leader at a very young age, being an outsider, making Daydream Hawker and much more! This was one of my favorite conversations I've had on this show. I'm sure it will be one of yours. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 774: Daisy O'Connor IV

Hello friends! Singer/songwriter, Daisy O'Connor returns to the show for episode 774! Her latest ep, the dreamy and raw, Ether, drops this Friday, February 8th! She'll be celebrating with release show at Cosmic Coffee + Beer here in Austin on Sunday, February 10th at 8pm. Go to daisyoconnor.com for music, Patreon link, show dates and more! We have a great conversation about making Ether with her band, her adventurous, artistic journey, the weird times we live in, crazy families, why Austin feels like home and much more! I always have a great time hanging out and talking to Daisy. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 766: AMF's Artist Development Program Class of 2018- Otis Wilkins, Kalu & The Electric Joint, Shy Beast, Aaron Stephens, Superfonicos, Alesia Lani & Western Youth!

Hello gang! The second year of the Austin Music Foundation's, Artist Development Program, which I am part of, is drawing to a close and ready to celebrate!The NEXT is our way to showcase these hardworking bands. Join us at Antone’s Nightclub on Friday, January 18 for performances from all 7 of our current program participants: Aaron Stephens, Alesia Lani, Kalu & the Electric Joint, Otis Wilkins, Shy Beast, Superfónicos and Western Youth. In this episode of "How Did I Get Here?" I took some snippets from conversations I had with each of these artists on the podcast over the last year giving you the chance to get to know them better. For tickets to The NEXT go HERE! I have had a great time getting to know these amazing artists through the Artist Development Program and the podcast. I'm sure you will too. See you at The NEXT! Let's get down!
 
About the Artist Development Program
The Artist Development Program (ADP) was designed by the Austin Music Foundation alongside leading music industry professionals. The intensive seven-month program aims to prepare a select group of emerging Austin artists to take their careers to the next level. ADP artists work closely with a team of mentors through both one-on-one consultations and classroom-focused group sessions, where artists are encouraged to discuss their goals and share ideas with peers.
 

Episode 758: Sheilava / Fausto Faustito

Hello friends! We have a double-header for you  for episode 758! First up, Mike Molnar, Andrew Pacheco, and Chris Sensat from instrumental psychedelic country rock trio, Fausto Faustito and I have a great conversation. Their debut ep, Country Western, drops this Saturday, December 15th and they're celebrating with a release show that same night at Stay Gold here in Austin, TX. Go to faustofaustito.com for more info. Next up, Sheila V.A., Jason Garcia and Mike DeWitt from dreamy, jazzy pop band, Sheilava join me for a fantastic conversation. Their latest single, "Red Room" just dropped in October and their brilliant Christmas ep is available now. Go to sheilava.com for music, videos, show dates and more! I had a great time getting to know both of these great bands. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 757: Obsolete Machines

Hello friends! Adam Diener and Mike Hidalgo from Austin art-rock band, Obsolete Machines are my guests for episode 757! Their debut album, Million White Strands is out and available where ever you stream and download your jams. Go to obsoletemachinesband.com for music, show dates and more. We have a great conversation about two man prog bands, making Million White Strands, making art out of collapsing relationships in real time, finding the balance between gloomy and happy sounding music, dressing up in costume and much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know these guys. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 754: March And Beauty

Hello friends! Austin-based indie pop heroes, March And Beauty are my guests for episode 754! Their gorgeous new album, Star-Lite is available now where ever you stream or download your jams. If you live in Austin, you can see them THIS Friday, November 30th at Cheer Up Charlie's along wth "How Did I Get Here?" favorites, Shy Beast, Moving Panoramas and more. Go to marchandbeauty.com for all of your March And Beauty needs! We have a great conversation about Terri Dittmar's journey from head-cheerleader to indie pop front woman, Bo Bud Greene, the current political climate, making Star-Lite and much more! I had a great time getting to know this great band. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 738: Aaron Stephens / Sam Ravenna / Donnie Henry

Hello friends! I have a three-fer today! First up, artist/musician, Donnie Henry checks in via Skype to talk about his music memorabelia themed art show "Racontour", running for the duration of ACL Festival at Hotel Van Zandt. Find Donnie at hotelreginamtme.com. Next, Lake Tahoe based soul artist, Sam Ravenna checks in via Skype from the road! Sam's latest EP, the soul laden and brilliant, Fragile drops Friday, October 19th and he is currently on tour supporting and playing with, Eric Lindell. They'll be in Austin next Tuesday, October 9th at The Continental Club! Go to samravenna.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. Last but not least, I am joined in the studio by Austin R&B/soul artist, Aaron Stephens. Aaron's latest album, the gorgeous Focus, came out a few weeks ago and I can't stop listening to it! Go to aaronstephensmusic.com for music, show dates and more. We have a great conversation about growing up in a border town, his songwriting process and much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know Aaron. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG