Episode 563: Daisy O'Connor Returns! / Giulia Millanta Stops By!

Hello friends! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Things are getting weirder all the time with the news, but let's not talk about it here... Deal? Deal. My friend, Giulia Millanta stopped by the other day to talk about her new album, Moonbeam Parade which you can find on itunes and at giuliamillanta.com but you won't find it on Spotify. We have a great conversation about "going electric" for Moonbeam Parade, going to and finishing medical school then deciding to become a professional musician, Blues Cruises, touring Europe and much more! Giulia will be playing tonight, Tuesday 1/31 at The Saxon Pub at 8 pm.
Daisy O'Connor returns to the show for episode 563! Her gorgeous, new album, Lightchasers comes out this Friday, February 3rd and she's playing a record release show that same night at The Cactus Cafe' here in Austin. Go to daisyoconnor.com for all things Daisy. Daisy and i had a great conversation that covers everything from making Lightchasers, touring on her own since she ws last on the show, surviving an awful car accident at the end of last year, dealing with depression, kissing Danny Malone on NYE and much, much more! I love talking to Daisy and I think you'll enjoy listening to us. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 562: The Traveling Ones

Hello friends! I hope you've all had as little stress this week as possible. If you watch the news or engage in social media, you might have noticed there's an unprecidented level of controversy surrounding this country's new prez. There's a lot of unease among folks worried about their rights. A lot of people turning on each other and attacking one and other on social media. A lot of, "I've been too quiet for too long about this but..." posts on facebook from boths sides of the aisle. Just a quick reminder that you should go out and see music. I did that a few times this week and it totally took me out of that "Oh my God! What's happening now?!?!" state of mind I get in when I'm watching the news or what ever CNN has become. Go out and see live music and it will take out of that head and into the beautiful world of art and creativity. 
My guests for episode 562 are Justin Ahmanson and Emily Villareal, professionally known as, The Traveling Ones. Their debut albuum, Meet Me There comes out next Friday, February 3rd and they're playing a release show that same day at Stubb's here in Austin. They'll also be playing other release shows around Texas so just go to travelingones.com to see when they're coming to a town near you. Justin and Emily and I have a great conversation that takes us from their humble beginnings as solo artists to meeting each other, falling in love and joining forces musically, making Meet Me There on their own and much more. It seems to be working for them. I hope you enjoy getting to know Emily and Justin. I sure did. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 548: Carson McHone / Bonnie Whitmore Stops By!

Hello friends! I hope this episode finds you happy and healthy. Bonnie Whitmore stopped by yesterday to talk about a benefit she's having this Sunday at C-boys Heart & Soul. The benefit is to raise money to release Chris Porter's album he had just finished making when he died in a car accident this past October in North Carolina. They have a great line-up including Will Johnson (Centromatic, Monsters of Folk), Alejandro Escovedo, The Mastersons and more. Plus, a tribute to Chris and his music performed by his friends including Bonnie and many others. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased in advance at cboys.com.
My guest for episode 548 is talented singer/songwriter, Carson McHone! Carson is a Black Fret nominee this year and will be performingat the Black Fret Ball tomorrow, Saturday, December 10th at The Paramount Theater. You can go to Blackfret.org for more information. Carson and I had a great conversation about growing up in Austin, getting her first gigs at The Hole in the Wall when she was still a young teen, working with Ray Wylie Hubbard, Shinyribs and more, touring with Gary Clark Jr., writing songs, cowboy boots and much, much more. I hope you enjoy getting to know Carson. I sure did. Let's get down!
 
ciao! -jg

Episode 545: Aly Tadros Returns!

Hello friends! I hope your holiday was a success and that you got to spend time with loved ones. I had a good Thanksgiving. It was a great weekend. I had a blast playing with SKYROCKET! at Fitzgerald's in Houston on Friday. This Friday, we'll be playing at Cedar Street Courtyard here in Austin. This is the best time of year at Cedar Street, cool nights, good friends, the whole thing. I'm recording some this week. I'l let you know how it goes. 
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter, Aly tadros returns to the sow for episode 545! Aly's latest album, the gorgeous, Hungry Ghost, comes out this Friday December 2nd. you can download her latest single, "Rivers" now. Just go to Alytadros.com for all of your Aly tadros needs. We got to sit down and chat when she was here for The Dripping Springs Singwriter Festival back in October. Aly and I have a great conversation about her time at the songwriter festival, virtual assistants, her love of bacon, making Hungry Ghost and much, much more. I hope you enjoy our conversation. I sure did. let's get down!
 
ciao! -jg

Episode 539: Jeff Glatz

Hello friends! Well, it's Election Day. Possibly the most hyped Election Day in my life. In fact, I find that the hype, polarization of the two candidates, setting historical precedence by having the first woman running as the candidate for a major party and on the other hand, having a 70-year-old "Blaine" from "Pretty In Pink" as the other party's candidate. It's pretty fucked up, but it's pretty clear who I am behind. I wonder what the media is going to do after this race is over. What will be the next big hyped thing? Good luck, America. The world is watching. i hope we make the right choice. 
My guest for episode 539 is singer/songwriter, Jeff Glatz! His gorgeous debut e.p., Multiverse, comes out next Tuesday, 11/15 and you can find it at jeffglatz.com and where ever you get your music online. Jeff stopped by a while back and we had a great conversation about growing up in Pittsburgh, Peacefield his band with his brother, hosting living room concerts, making Multiverse and much, much more. I hope you enjoy getting to know Jeff. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao! -jg

Episode 531: Glen Phillips Returns! / Tom Meny Stops by!

Hello friends! I hope our friends in Florida and the southeast are all safe and sound from the hurricane cruising up the east coast. Things are okay in my world. I'm sick and i have shows all weekend. That's always a stressful situation. in SKYROCKET!, there are a lot of other singers that can sing songs so it's not as bad, but i'm supposed to sing three songs at this John Lennon birthday celebration benefit show on Sunday and i want to be okay for that. Here's a link to the Lennon show, link to Lennon show It's a great band and lots of great guest singers and all for a great cause. do it!
My guest for episode 531 is singer/songwriter, Glen Phillips! You might know Glen as the front man for Toad The Wet Sprocket and he was on the show like 4 years ago. Well, Glen has a gorgeous new album out, Swallowed By the New out today, Friday October 7th! He'll be touring through Texas next week go to glenphillips.com for tour info and to pick up the album. We have a great conversation about Swallowed By the New, the dissolution of his 23 year marriage, finding his happiness, accepting mortality, moving to Nashville and much, much more! Plus, Tom Meny stops by to talk about his brilliant new ep, Love & Pay out Friday, October 14th! Thanks for listening. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 529: Reckless Kelly

Hey gang! I hope you've all had a great week. Things are going well here. Heading out to Houston to spend some time with my grandmother. She's 94 now. We're very, very close, so i'm trying to spend as much time with her as i can. SKYROCKET! will be playing in Houston tonight at The Continental Club. People were saying it's sold out. As of last night, it was not, so if you live in Houston, come out tonight Friday 9/30 and party with us! I'll be going to ACL Festival this weekend. I'll let you know how it goes on Tuesday's show. 
My guest for episode 529 is the amazing Cody Braun from Reckless Kelly! For 20 years Reckless Kelly has been making amazing americana music and touring the country relentlessly. They've just released their 11th album, the stunning, Sunset Motel. The album is a gorgeous example of a band taking a sound and running with it and 20 years down the road, there's amazing growth and depth beyond what they even expected. Cody and I have a great conversation about growing up in Idaho, playing in his dad's band with his brothers, moving to Austin and starting Reckless Kelly, their experiences with releasing albums and touring the U.S. for 20 years, the importance of art in everything from writing songs to album packaging, making Sunset Motel and much, much more. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Cody as much as I did. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 527: Alesia Lani / Bonnie Whitmore Stops By!

Hello friends! i hope you're all doing well and living the dream. Bonnie Whitmore stopped by last week to talk a little bit about her new album, Fuck With Sad Girls which is officially available everywhere on October 28th. However, if you want to get the album early and you live in Austin, Bonnie and her band will be playing at The Continental Club next Thursday, September 29th at 10 pm and you can buy a copy of Fuck With Sad Girls at the show. Bonnie and i have a quick conversation about the album, the show, The Beatles and more. 
My guest for episode 527 is the amazing soul singer, Alesia Lani! Alesia's latest single, "Love You" is available now where ever you find music online. Alesia is playing the 36th Annual Fall Pecan Street Festival here in Austin, tomorrow, Saturday, September 24th at 3:15 pm on The Neches Stage. Alesia is an amazing singer and her first album, First Impression and latest single, "Love You", are absolutely gorgeous. We have a great conversation and i hope you enjoy getting to know this talented and charming woman as much as i did. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 521: The Nightowls / Jaimee Harris Stops By!

Hello friends! i hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. i did. i played a couple of shows with Skyrocket, went to an awesome benefit for my friend, George Reiff at C-boys on Sunday night. It was a good time and i think they raised some good money for George. If you would like to contribute, here's a link to George's Gofundme page He could use al the help he can.
My guest for episode 521 is Ryan Harkrider from The Nightowls! They've just released a new e.p. called, The Royal Sessions recorded at the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis, TN and are about to embark on a midwest. east coast tour at the end of September. You can find if they're coming to a town near you at wearethenightowls.com Ryan and i have a great conversation about recording in legendary studios, keeping a 10-piece band together and going, finding your own voice playing funk music, touring with the full-band and much, much more. Plus, Jaimee Harris stopped by a couple of weeks ago to talk about her show coming up this Saturday Sept. 10th at Strange Brew here in Austin and her new album that's due out in a few months. Big show. Great conversations. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 489: Bonnie Whitmore

hello friends! i hope this episode finds you living the dream. i'm good. i have tonight (friday) off, so i'm going to see john evans' record release show. zuri and i also got invited to a special "invite only" acoustic show before the actual show, so i guess we're making it a john evans night! heads up! the austin music foundation is having a panel next wednesday, may 18th at 7pm called, "recording your music: how? when? why?". the panel will take place at the legendary arlyn studios here in austin. panelists include dwight baker, mark hallman, gina fant-saez, jacob sciba and i will be moderating it. just go to austinmusicfoundation.org  for more info and to rsvp. see you there!
my guest for episode 489 is the amazing singer/songwriter, bonnie whitmore! bonnie is about to make a new album and needs your help so she started a pledgemusic campaign. check it out at pledgebonnie.com 25% of all donations go to planned parenthood. bonnie and i had a great conversation about naming her new album, fuck with sad girls, dealing with sexual abuse through music, the detrimental effects of growing up on disney movies, having a female support network, her electronic project, coyotes: life and after life (only available when you donate to her pledge campaign) and much, much more. i had a blast getting to know bonnie. i'm sure you will too. let's get down!
ciao! -jg