Episode 919: Marble Empire

Hello friends! I hope you're all healthy and sane. British singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Matt Berry known professionally as Marble Empire is my guest for episode 619! Marble Empire's new single, "Hold Me Up" drops next Wednesday, 5/27. Go to marbleempire.me for links to music and socials. We have a great conversation about the London pop music scene, growing up on nu-metal, his journey to pop music, life under quarantine and much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know Matt. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao -JG
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Episode 907: Abram Shook

Hello friends! I hope you are staying safe, healthy and sane. Pop artist, Abram Shook is a my guest for episode 907! His latest album, The Neon Machine is available now wherever you stream and download your jams. Find more HERE. We have a great conversation about growing up in Santa Cruz, California surfing, his love of jazz, Brazilian and West African music, playing bass with Erika Wennerstrom and others, his list of home improvements during quarantine and much more! I had a grea time getting to know Abram. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG
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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 854: Demi The Daredevil Returns!

Hello friends! Jeff Azar from Austin pop band, Demi The Daredevil returns to the show for episode 854! Demi The Daredevil has a brilliant new EP out, "Magic + Accidents" available wherever you stream and download your jams. Go to demithedaredevil.com for music, videos, show dates and more. Jeff and I have a great conversation about the musical changes between 2017's "Secret Schitzoid" and the brand new "Magic + Accidents", the amazing video for "Not Having A Blast", changing up the band, dealing with heavy issues through music and much more! I always have a great time hanging with Jeff. I'm sure you will too. Plus, I'm sick. :(
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 842: Allen Hill / "Women To Watch" Showcase Organizer, Gfire Stops By!

Hello friends! It's HAAM Day in Austin, TX. There will be music all over town today raising money and awareness for HAAM ( The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians). Go to myhaam.org for music listings and more. The Allen Oldies Band's own, Allen Hill has released his first solo album, All Over The Map with Allen Hill and he's my guest for episode 842! You can find show dates, music and more at allenhillentertainment.com. Allen and I have a great conversation about Banana Blender Surprise, booking music for events, backing up Archie Bell, making All Over The Map and much more! Plus, Gfire stops by to talk about her "Women To Watch" Showcase taking place Saturday, 9/28  from 1-7pm at Opa here in Austin. Go to gfiremusic.com for more info. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 836: JD Torian / The Beatbox From Rhythmo Creator, Ethan Jin Stops By!

Hello friends! I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. Singer/songwriter/former owner of Austin's Pizza, JD Torian is my guest for episode 836! JD's brand new ep, Acoustic just dropped last Friday, August 30th and is available wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to jdtorian.com for show dates, music and more! We have a great conversation about his fascinating life, selling Austin's Pizza, getting more into music, playing with Kevin McKinney, making Acoustic, going through his adoption agency to find his original family and much more. I had a great time getting to know JD and I'm sure you will too. Plus, Ethan Jin, creator of The Beatbox From Rhythmo stops by to tell us all about his new instrument, The Beatbox. They're launching their Kickstarter campaign today and you can order your own Beatbox at a discount! Go to rhythmo.io for more info on The Beatbox. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG
 

Episode 834: Don Harvey / Foxtales

Hello gang! We have a great, big show for you guys today. Legendary drummer, Austin Rehearsal Complex co-owner, SIMS Foundation co-founder, Don Harvey is my guest for episode 834! Don has played drums for many artists you might have heard of like Charlie Sexton, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, Joe Ely, Alejandro Escovedo and this goes on and on. His latest project, the instrumental, Don Harvey and A Is Red is out playing shows and recording. You can find them at donharveymusic.com. Don and I talk about his musical journey, The SIMS Foundation, real estate and much more! To find out about The SIMS Foundation go to simsfoundation.org and for Don's realty page go to austinmusicrealty.com. Plus Jonathan Fox from the band, Foxtales stops by  to talk about their new single, the pop driven, "Save Ya" that drops this Friday, 8/30. Plus they're playing a release show at The Spider House Ballroom this Friday 8/30 with Abram Shook and the amazing Dossey! Go to foxtalesmusic.com for music, show dates and more!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 831: Flora & Fawna / "Wet Hot Americana Summer" Organizer, Cruz Crase

Hello gang! Austin electronic pop duo Lily Hickman Walden and Mason Able, also known as Flora & Fawna are my guests for episode 830! Their latests singles, "Slow Burn" and "Blame It On The Stars" are available wherever you stream and download the jams. We have a great conversation about how they got together, trying to rap, writing songs together and much more! Plus, Cruz Crase from "Wet Hot Americana Summer" stops by to talk about the festival taking place this Friday, August 23rd and Saturday August 24th at Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden here in Austin. The festival will have an outdoor movie, vendor booths, summertime water activities, drink specials and, of course, music from some of Austin's top Americana bands. Go to marrymelodyproductions.com for more info. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 827: Primo The Alien w/ Joe Barlow

Hello friends! Laura Lee Bishop, A.K.A. 80's synth hero, Primo The Alien and her "Heavy Friending" podcast co-host, Joe Barlow are my guests for episode 827! Primo's 80's synth, dance sound can be heard on her 2017 debut, the infectious and tongue-in-cheek "To The Max". She'll also be playing this Saturday, August 10th at Swan Dive here in Austin, TX. Go to primothealien.com for music, show dates and more. She also co-hosts a podcast called, "Heavy Friending" and is joined by her co-host, Joe Barlow. Find "Heavy Friending" where ever you stream podcasts including Podbean. We have a great conversation about taking on an alien persona for her music career, "The Joe & Laura Show", Wilson Phillips, 80's music, their podcast and much more! I had a great time getting to know Laura and Joe. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 807: Swells

Hello friends! Taylor Baker and Drew Walker from electronic, indie-pop duo, Swells are my guests for episode 807! They just got off a month-long, 11, 000 mile tour opening for Missio and Blackillac. Their latest single, "Lights Out"  featuring Mobley dropped in April. Go to swellstheband.com for videos, music and more. We have a great conversation about making music as a duo, working with Dwight Baker, touring in a van opening for a band in a bus, going from folky-singer/songwriter to electronic indie-pop and much more! I really enjoyed getting to know Taylor and Drew. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG