Episode 682: Joseph King & The Mad Crush / Colin Macleod

Hello friends! I have a SXSW 2018 double-header for you today. First up, from the remote Isle of Lewis in Scotland, singer/songwriter, Colin Macleod! Colin has a new album on BMG, Bloodlines Produced by the amazing Ethan Johns, dropping this May. The first single, "Kicks In" is out now! Colin is an amazing songwriter and such a great human being. You can find him at colinmacleodmusic.com. Colin and I have a great conversation about growing up and living in a remote area where you grow and raise your own food, Scottish accents, working with Ethan Johns, his upcoming Bonaroo performance and much more. After Colin Macleod, I was joined by Brooklyn trio, Joseph King & The Mad Crush! Joseph is one of my best friends and it's always a treat to sit down during SXSW with him and his bandmates. JP, Will, Joseph and I had a couple of vodka shots and got right into it... how the trio has been a liberating and inspiring transition, Their e.p. I Miss Everything, working on new music, the insanity of SXSW, a whole lot of laughs and much, much more. You can find Joseph and the guys at josephkingmusic.com. I hope you enjoy my conversations with these fine artists. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 681: Anthony da Costa

Hello friends! My guest for episode 681 is Nashville, power pop singer/songwriter, Anthony Da Costa! Anthony came by back in early February when he was in Austin playing some shows. His latest, Da Costa Deluxe featuring the lovely vocals of Grammy winner, Sarah Jarosz. If you live in Nashville, you can see him this Saturday, March 24th at The Kitchen. He'll be heading to Europe on tour in July. Go to anthonydacosta.com for more tour dates, music and more! Anthony and I have a great conversation about growing up in Pleasantville, NY, John Stamos' role in The Beach Boys, the oddity of playing open mics at 13 in an over-sized leather jacket, working with Steve Poltz, his time living in Austin and much, much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know Anthony. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 650: Conrad Keely

Hello folks! Multi-instrumentalist, co-founder of ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, Conrad Keely is my guest for episode 650! Conrad recently moved back to the U.S. after living in a few countries and finally settling in Cambodia for a while where he recorded a brilliant solo album, Original Machines. You can find his music and his amazing art on his Facebook pages conradkeelymusic & conradkeelyart. The Trail Of Dead are currently working on their 10th album and they're playing shows. Conrad and I have a great conversation about recording and living in Cambodia, the story of The Trail Of Dead, his artwork, being influenced by classical music, The Trail Of Dead's reputation of destruction and chaos and much, much more! I had a great time catching up with my old friend. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 636: Jonny 8 Track Returns!

Hello friends! Brittish drummer, singer/songwriter and front man, Jonny 8 Track returns to the show for episode 636! Jonny was on episode 115 way back in 2012 and has returned to the show via SKYPE after five years to catch up. In the last few years Jonny's spent 3 years behind the drums with Psychedelic gurus, Spritualized, he released a brilliant album, 8 Hours Work 8 Hours Sleep 8 Hours For What We Will, Chicken Ranch Records is releasing his back catalog, he just returned to the UK after playing a festival in India and much, much more. You can find all things Jonny 8 Track at jonny8track.com I hope you enjoy our conversation. I sure did. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 635: Deanna Wheeler / Ulrich Ellison Checks In!

Hello friends! Country singer/songwriter, Deanna Wheeler tells her incredible and harrowing story of survival and turning life's challenges into art for episode 635! Her single " Never Be The Same" is available now and you can find out when and where she's playing by going to deannawheeler.com Deanna and I have a great conversation about her incredible trip from Sacramento to Austin, joining the Air Force, being deployed to Afganistan, being a mom, bad relationships, depression and eating disorders and much, much more! Plus, Ulrich Ellison checks in. You can see him and his band at the East Riverside Spirits and Music Festival this saturday October 21st at South Shore District. Find out more at ulrichellison.com Let's get down!

Episode 629: Otis The Destroyer Is Back!

Otis The Destroyer has a new album coming out this Friday called Keep Bashing and it ROCKS! They'll be celebrating with a record release show at Hotel Vegas here in Austin this Friday, September 29th. Otis frontman, Taylor Wilkins has had an amazing year so far and we have a great chat about it, touring with Project ATX 6, putting out solo material under the name Otis Wilkins getting engaged, sexuality, making Keep Bashing with Frenchie Smith and much, much more. Find them at otisthedestroyer.bandcamp.com Let's get down!

Episode 614: Michael Ramos

Hello friends! My guest for episode 614 is keyboard player, producer, songwriter and studio owner, Michael Ramos! Michael has most recently been touring with country artist, Pat Green but he's about to hit the road playing with Shawn Colvin on her tour celebrating 20 years of her album, "A Few Small Repairs". He's also been in his studio, Brown Recluse Studio, producing artists like Jackie Venson and Gina Chavez. Michael has been playing keyboards and on the road since he was a kid and has toured with artists like John Mellencamp, BoDeans, The Rembrants, Charlie Sexton and countless others. He's also produced albums for artists like, Gina Chavez, Nakia, Patty Griffin and many others. His band, Charanga Cakewalk had a great run as well. I've known Michael since I was 15 and have always looked up to him as a musician and great person and we have a fantastic conversation about his illustrious career. I hope you enjoy it. I sure did. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 608: Juice Consulting Founder, Heather Wagner Reed

Hello friends! My guest for episode 608 is publicist extraordinaire, Heather Wagner Reed! Her company, Juice Consulting is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year. Juice Consulting started as a small independent PR firm based in Houston and has grown into a full-service, PR, marketing, strategic consulting, social media, graphic design, web development, video production, artist development and event planning company with a client list that goes from Grammy winning artist, Gloria Gaynor to up-and-comers like Jane Ellen Bryant and many more. You can find them at juiceconsulting.com. Heather and I have a great conversation about her journey doing PR for her college radio station events in Athens Ga, working in Europe, being product manager for Beyonce', starting Juice Consulting, sitting on the board of many non-profits and much, much more! Heather is the real deal and if you're wondering what a publicist does, she is one of the best examples. I hope you enjoy our conversation. I sure did. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 605: Troy Campbell Talks House of Songs and more!

My guest for episode 605 is singer/songwriter, filmmaker and founder of The House of Songs, Troy Campbell. The House of Songs started in 2009 as an international collaboration between Austin artists and artists from Denmark. Eight years later, they've expanded to collaborations with 13 countries all over the world and have opened a new House of Songs in a 90 year-old dormitory in the Ozarks. You can find out all The House of Songs, watch videos and get involved at thehouseofsongs.com Troy and I have been friends since the 90's and we have a great converation about everything House of Songs, bringing the world together using music as the handshake, exploding instruments made of ice in Sweden, House of Songs in the Ozarks and much, much more. I have always loved spending time with Troy and hearing his stories and ideas. This time is no different. I hope you enjoy our conversation. I sure did. let's get down!
Ciao! -jg

Episode 602: Laura Scarborough Returns!

Hola amigos y amigas! Hope you all had a great weekend. I had a weekend jam-packed with travel, gigs and a vodka-soaked, Sunday Funday with my pal, Daisy O'Connor. It was a lot of fun, but terribly exhausting. SKYROCKET! is back at it this week with a private show on Thursday and we'll be back at Fitzgerald's in Houston on Friday, June 23rd and Cedar Street Courtyard in Austin on saturday, June 24th. Come out and party with us!
The amazingly talented Laura Scarborough returns to the show for episode 602. She's just released her first album in 15 years, the gorgeous, Reflection. The album is available on all mediums including vinyl. She's also released a book "Refelction: The Book" that accompanies the album. You can find all of this stuff at laurascarborough.com.  We have a great conversation about what Laura's been up to for the last 15 years since her last solo album, working with Golden Dawn Arkestra, making Reflection, living a creative life, hula-hooping and much, much more! I hope you enjoy our conversation. I sure did. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg