Episode 723: Rosie Flores

Hello friends! Guitar hero, singer/songwriter and all-around music legend, Rosie Flores is my guest for episode 723! Rosie's latest album, Simple case Of The Blues, recorded in Nashville and co-produced by Flores and Charlie Sexton doesn't come out until early 2019, but the first single, "Drive, Drive, Drive" comes out Friday, August 31st. She'll be celebrating the release with a show at C-Boys here in Austin on Friday, August 31st. Go to rosieflores.com for music, tour dates, videos and more. Rosie and I have a great conversation about making Simple Case Of The Blues, her early all-female bands, Penelope's Children & Screaming Sirens in Southern California, getting signed in the "outlaw country" movement in the mid 80's, how Jeff Beck keeps popping up in her life and much more. I had a blast getting to know this amazingly talented and fascinating woman. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 721: Kev Bev Returns! / Torino Black

Gang, we have a double-header today! First up, Candace and Kevin Collins from Kev Bev return to the show for episode 721! Their brand new album, the funky and delicious, Love Lemonade drops this Saturday, August 11th and they're celebrating that night with a release show at Threadgill's on Riverside Dr. here in Austin. Go to kevbevandthewc.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation about making Love Lemonade, dropping "The Woodland Creatures" part of their name, going tiny to go big, playing in Spain and much more. I always have a great time hanging with Kevin and Candace. I'm sure you will too. Next, Austin rock band, Torino Black stops by for a chat! Their debut album, Food For A Therapist is available now and they'll be dropping some new singles in the fall. Go to torinoblack.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. If you live in Austin, they'll be playing this Thursday 8/9 at One-2-One Bar. Plus, I have some feelings about the Alex Jones situation. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 718: Gina Chavez Returns! / Scott Collins Stops By!

Hello friends! 10 time Austin Music Award winner, Gina Chavez returns to the show for episode 718! Her gorgeous new EP, LIGHTBEAM drops Friday, September 14th. She's celebrating with a release show here in Austin on Saturday, September 15th at Antone's followed by extensive national touring through the fall. The first single & video for the song, "Heaven Knows" is out now. Go to ginachavez.com for music, videos, tour dates, ticket info and more. We have a great conversation about making LIGHTBEAM with producer Dwight Baker (The Wind + The Wave), the change in direction for the new EP, her non-profit, Niñas Arribas, her honeymoon in Europe and much more! Plus, Scott Collins stops by to talk about his latest EP, Road Maps produced by Frenchie Smith (The Toadies, The Darkness) that drops this Friday, August 3rd. He's celebrating with a release show this Friday, August 3rd at Saxon Pub here in Austin followed by a West Coast tour. Go to scottcollinsproject.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. Have a great week. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 712: Mark Addison - Onetwothreescream

Hello friends! My dear old friend, musician/producer/songwriter, Mark Addison is my guest for episode 712! Mark's latest musical venture, Onetwothreescream, a collaboration with singer/songwriter, Jana Pochop is dropping their debut EP, Lit this Friday, July 13th. You can find the band at www.onetwothreescream.com. You might know Mark from his bands, The Borrowers and Kitty Gordon, or from the songs he's written that have been covered by Joan Baez, Gene Simmons, Cher and more. You might also know him as the prolific producer who's worked with Bob Schneider, Ian Moore, Wendy Colonna, Jess Klein, Mundy and many more. You can find out his whole discography at aeriestudio.com Mark and I met up at Space Rehearsal and Recording last week and chatted about his work with Black Fret, working with Jana Pochop on Onetwothreescream, coming of age in Cleveland, his time in Los Angeles, moving to Austin, Tips Concert series and much more! I had a great time catching with with my old friend and collaborator. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 706: Giulia Millanta

Hello friends! Italian singer/songwriter, Giulia Millanta is my guest for episode 706! Her brand new album, the gorgeous, meditation on loss, Conversation With A Ghost drops this Friday, June 22. Giulia is celebrating with a release show this Saturday, june 23rd at One-2-One Bar here in Austin, TX. Go to gilulamillanta.com for music, info, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation about the magic of recording Conversation With A Ghost mostly live with Dony Wynn on drums and Glenn Fukanaga on bass, touring Europe last month, Italian food, her "& Us" concert series and much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know Giulia. I sure have. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 704: The Sideshow Tragedy IV

Hello gang! Nathan Singleton and Jeremy Harrell, better known as The Sideshow Tragedy return to the show for episode 704! Their new album, the gothic rock statement, The View From Nowhere is out now! They'll be playing New York City, Nashvile, Little Rock and more starting next week. Go to thesideshowtragedy.com for tour dates, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about making The View From Nowhere in Catskill, NY, touring Europe, fatherhood, their deep friendship tha drives the band and much more! I always have a great time hanging out with these two talented dudes. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 701: Sue Foley / Karyn Scott From Care2Rock Stops By!

Hello friends! My guest for episode 701 is the incredibly soulful Sue Foley! Sue has just released her first solo album in a decade, The Ice Queen and it is stunning. The album was produced by Mike Flanigin and features special guests like Jimmie Vaughan, Charlie Sexton, Billy Gibbons and many more. She just started a European tour and will be there through most of June when she returns to the US and her home country of Canada. Go to suefoley.com for tour dates, music and more! We have a great conversation about how she knew she was going to be a musician from 5 years old, discovering the blues at 15 through James Cotton, she started playing professionally at 16, being mentored by Clifford Antone, making The Ice Queen and much much more! I had a great time getting to know Sue. I'm sure you will too.  Plus, Karyn Scott from Care2Rock stops by to tell us about Care2Rock and their innovative virtual music lesson program and how they are able to help children in care. Go to Care2Rock.com to get involved. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 698: Patricia Vonne

Hello friends! Multi-talented artist, Patricia Vonne is my guest for episode 698! Her 7th album, Top Of The Mountain drops this Friday, May 25th. The album was produced by Rick Castillo and Michael Ramos, mixed by Joey Benjamin and features special guests, David Grissom, Johnny Reno, Robert LaRoche and more. She's celebrating with a release show at The Continental Club this Saturday, May 26th at 10 pm. Go to patriciavonne.com for more tour dates, music, videos and more. Patricia and I have a great conversation about growing in San Antonio with her 9 brothers and sisters, discovering herself in NYC, touring Europe with Tito & Tarantula and on her own, making Top Of The Mountain, dance, Castanets and much more! I had a great time getting to know Patricia. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -jg

Episode 693: Sphynx #6

Hello friends! Electro-pop trio, Sphynx return to the show for episode 693! This is their 6th time on the show and they're one of my favorite bands / group of dudes around right now. Their latest single, the electrifying "Patterns" is available now where ever you find music. Go to sphynxmusic.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation about their recent U.K. tour, SXSW adventures, new recordings, their hilarious "Tiny Desk" submission, the cover songs they choose and much, much more! I always have a blast chatting with these guys. Enjoy! Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 691: Mobley

Hello friends! Songwriter/producer/one-man-band/multimedia artist, Mobley is my guest for episode 691! His brand new album, the amazing, Fresh Lies, Vol. I is out TODAY Friday, April 27th! He'll be celebrating with an instore at Waterloo Recrods in Austin today (Fri. 4/27) at 5pm. Mobley heads out on tour of The U.S. next week with some stops in Mexico from May 3rd - July 19th. Go to Mobleywho.com for music, tourdates, videos and much more. We have a great conversation about growing up all over the world with his father in the Marines, his relationship with America, being a completely self-contained artist, making Fresh Lies, Vol. I a couple of times and throwing it out until it was right and much more! I had a great time getting to know this talented and thoughtful artist. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG