Episode 913: James Hyland

Hello friends! I hope you're all healthy and sane. Singer/songwriter, cofounder and frontman of The South Austin Jug Band, James Hyland is my guest for episode 913! His latest album, the "How the transcontinental railroad changed the American West" themed, Western is out today! Go to jameshylandmusic.com for music and more. We have a great conversation about the massive undertaking of writing Western, the play he wrote along with it and much more! I had a great time catching up with James. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG
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Episode 898: Jeff Warren Johnston

Hello friends! I hope you're safe and healthy. Country singer/songwriter, Jeff Warren Johnston is my guest for episode 898! His Rich Brotherton produced album, Undiscovered Country is available now. Go to jeffwarrenjohnston.com to buy the album and for more info. We have a great conversation about growing up in Austin, making Undiscovered Country with some of Austin's best, taking his time making the album, working in the nursing field, dealing with voice issues and much more. I had a great time getting to know Jeff. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 896: Deanna Wheeler Returns Again!

Hello friends! I hope you're all healthy and safe. Country singer/veteran/single mom/survivor, Deanna Wheeler is back for episode 896! Deanna and I have a great conversation about her recent trip to the U.K., Texas Country Radio, haters, getting through TBI (traumatic brain injury) and guillain-barré syndrome, her upcoming live streams, life under quarantine and much more. Go to deannawheeler.com for music, social media links and much more! Hang in there. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 880: Pelvis Wrestley

Hello friends! Benjamin Violet from electronic country band, Pelvis Wrestley is my guest for episode 880! Their debut single, "Susanna" is available now on Spotify and Bandcamp. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram. Benjamin and I have a great conversation about growing up in Austin, moving to Seattle for love and staying to learn animation, making videos for Polyphonic Spree and The Toadies, making electronic country music, efficient partying, drag names and much more! I had a great time getting to know Benjamin. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 869: Ladder To The Moon

'Tis the season to wish one and other joy and love and peace. I wish you joy, love and peace this holiday season. Colin Gilmore and Nicolette Good, also known as, folk-pop duo, Ladder To The Moon are my guests for episode 869! Their debut ep, Brown Eyes is now available wherever you stream and download your jams. They'll be playing Folk Alliance International in New Orleans next month. You can find show info, videos and more on Facebook at Ladder to the Moon Band. We have a great conversation about forming Ladder To The Moon, finding their vocal blend, making Brown Eyes and much more! I had a great time getting to know these sweet and talented folks. I'm sure you will too. Have a very merry Christmas. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 867: Kevin Lance

Hello friends! Drummer/percussionist extraordinaire and my old friend/bandmate, Kevin Lance is my guest for episode 867! Kevin plays drums with Carolyn Wonderland, The Damn Torpedoes, The Texas Tycoons and many more. He's played with some of Austin's finest including, Alejandro Escovedo, Fastball, Paula Nelson, Nakia, SKYROCKET! and countless more. You can find Kevin online on all of the socials and his website kevinlance.com  We have a great conversation about growing up in Austin, Willie's drummer Paul English, his first "buzz band" Zulu Time, touring the states and Europe, my screaming phone call in the middle of the night in '95, photography, Carolyn Wonderland, The Argyles, Super-Ego and so much more! I love Kevin and we go long and deep on this one. Enjoy! Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG
 

Episode 864: Susan Gibson

Hello friends! Singer/songwriter, Susan Gibson is my guest for episode 864! Her latest album, the gorgeous and cathartic, The Hard Stuff, is out now and is getting amazing reviews. Go to susangibson.com for music, tour dates, videos and more. We have an amazing conversation about songwriting, how writing "Wide Open Spaces" for The Dixie Chicks changed her life, The Groobies, getting sober, dealing with loss, making The Hard Stuff with producer Andre Moran and much more! I had a great time getting to know Susan. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 856: Indian & The Jones

Hello friends! Jesse Schaefer, Tanner Evans and Sarah Dossey from Americana band, Indian & The Jones are my guests for episode 856! Their debut album, Texas drops next Friday, November 15th and they're celebrating with a release show on Thursday, November 14th at The 04 Center in Austin, TX. Go to indianandthejones.com for show dates, music and more. We have a great conversation about making Texas, Bluegrass vs. Country, songwriting, Tanner's knowledge of traditional American music and much more! I had a great time getting to know these talented folks. I'm sure you will too. Plus, we got an award! Check it out HERE! Thank you Austin Chronicle. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 850: Steel Betty / Souls Extolled Stop By!

Hello friends! Traditional and original American music trio, Steel Betty are my guests for episode 850! Their latest album, the gorgeous, So Darn Lonesome is available now on CD Baby. Go to steelbettyband.com for music, videos, show dates and more. We have a great conversation about Ken Burns' "Country Music" documentary, the culture of Bluegrass Festivals, their love of traditional American music and much more! I had a great time getting to know Steel Betty. I'm sure you will too. Plus, Zach Black from psychedelic, hard rock, ska band, Souls Extolled stops by to talk about their debut album, Follow The Ghost, playing "Frights and Sounds Fest" in San Marcos this weekend. Go to soulsextolled.com for music, show dates and more. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 810: Stone Wheels

Hello friends! Singer/songwriter/drummer, Andrew Gerfers from psychedelic country/rock band, Stone Wheels is my guest fro episode 810! Their self-titled album came out last year and is available where ever you stream or download your jams. You can find them, their whereabouts and their music at stonewheelsmusic.com. Gerf and I have a great conversation about 90's Austin, co-op parties, his old bands, The Adults & Friends Of Dean Martinez, making the Stone Wheels album, playing Austin City Limits Music Festival and much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know Gerf. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG