Episode 709: Johnny Fury / Mike Nicolai

Hello friends! We have a double-header on "How Did I Get Here?" today. First up, Arizona born/Berklee College of Music grad blues guitarist, Johnny Fury! Johnny's latest album, Johnny Fury II which was recorded in the "old school" analog way, is available now where ever you stream or download your jams. You can find him on 6th Street here in Austin every Thursday & Friday at Bat Bar and every Sunday at Maggie Mae's. Go to johnnyfury.com for music, videos and more Johnny stuff.
Next up is midwestern rocker, Mike Nicolai! Mike lived and made music in Austin for more than 20 years and recently moved back up to Minnesota! His latest release, the brilliant and rocking, A Line Cook's Guide To New Satanic Empires is available now. Go to Mikenicolai.com for his many releases, shows and more. We have a great conversation about coming up in the  fertile Minneapolis/St. Paul misc scene, The Hole In The Wall scene in the 90's, his bands, Mike and the Stares and Bremen Riot and much more! I had a great time getting to know these dudes. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!

Episode 707: Chill Russell / Brian Pounds Checks In!

Hello friends! Chase Matkin and Patrick Barrow from Austin rock band, Chill Russell are my guests for episode 707! Their self-titled, full-length album came out this past May. They'll be playing tomorrow, Saturday, June 23rd at Fun Stop Fest. Go to chillrussell.com for music, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation about The Woodlands, producing their new album themselves, changing up band members and much more! Plus, Brian Pounds with his young daughter in tow and we catch up on what he's been up to since he was last on and about his show next Thursday, June 28th at The Townsend here in Austin. Go to brianpounds.com for music, show info and more. Have a great weekend! Let's get down!

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 703: Daisy O'Connor Returns!

Hello friends! The talented and always entertaining, Daisy O'Connor returns to the show for episode 703! Daisy's new EP, the raw and brilliant, Mixtape dropped yesterday, June 7th. Daisy is celebrating the release of Mixtape with a show at The Cactus Cafe' here in Austin next Thursday, June 14th. Go to daisyoconnor.com for tour dates, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about recording Mixtape on 4-track cassette in Norman, OK, the fun involved when not recording on computers, working with her new band, she plays a brand new song called, "Crazy" live in the studio, her summer touring and vacation plans and much more! I always have a great time hanging with Daisy. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 696: Built By Snow / Shy Beast Stops By!

Hello gang! JP and Matt from Austin rock band, Built By Snow are my guests for epsiode 696! Their latest album, Mega is available now where ever you download or stream your jams. They don't have any shows on the books but you can find their music, videos, shows and more at builtbysnow.com I have a great conversation with JP and Matt about their journey as a band, our love of strange electronic instruments, making Mega, what it takes to be a rock band in the 21st century and much, much more! I had a great time getting to know thee dudes. I'm sure you will too. Plus, my friends, MC and Andrew from Shy Beast stop by to talk about their latest single, the brilliant, "My Stride" out this Saturday, May 19th and their release show at The Mohawk here in Austin that same night. Go to shybeast.com for more info. Also, don't forget to join us THIS Sunday, May 20th at 6pm at One-2-One Bar here in Austin for a live recording of episode 700! I have a great panel of guests lined up and there's no cover. More info HERE! Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 689: Candace / Gold Casio

Hello friends! We have a Portland-centric, SXSW 2018 double-header for you guys today! Julius and Brock from Portland, Oregon's big and crazy Nu-Disco band, Gold Casio came by the apartment while they were here for SXSW 2018! Their brand new e.p. Sinners is out TODAY Friday 4/20! Go to goldcasio.band for tour info, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about being a gold plated nu-disco band, touring their way down to SXSW, the logistics of keeping a big band on the road, making Sinners and much more! After that, I am joined by Portland country-shoegaze trio, Candace! Their gorgeous new album, New Ruins is out now. The album was recorded in rural Iowa and mixed by the legendary, Larry Crane (The Tape-Op magazing guy). You can find their music, tourdates and more at candaceisaband.com. We have a great conversation about making New Ruins in the aftermath of the 2016 election, the meaning of "country-shoegaze", touring their way down to SXSW 2018, The similarities between Portland and Austin and much, much more! I had a great time getting to know both of these amazingly talented bands. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 688: The Accidentals Return Again! / Ty Richards Drops By!

Hello friends! Traverse City, Michigan's own Sony Masterworks recording artists, The Accidentals return to the show today! Their latest album, the amazing and fully-realized, Odyssey is out now and they're currently out on tour supporting it. See them on April 24th at The Mill in Iowa City, Iowa, April 25th at Knuckle Head's Saloon in Kansas City, MO and more. Go to theaccidentalsmusic.com for more tour info, music, videos and more. Katie, Sav and Michael stopped by the apartment while they were in town for SXSW 2018 and we had a great conversation about making Odyssey, what they've been up to for the last two years since they were last on the show and much, much more! I always have a blast talking to these lovely kids. Plus, Ty Richards stops by to talk about his sophomore album, the amazing, Welcome To Flat Earth and his release show this Friday 4/20 at Mosaic Sound Collective. Go to tyrichards.com for show and ticket information. Enjoy my conversations with these great 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 679: Ty Richards Returns!

Hello friends! If you're in Austin tight now, I hope you all are surviving SXSW 2018. My guest for episode 679 is one of my favorite new artsists to come out in years, Ty Richards! His debut release, 2017's Zillion was my favorite album of 2017 and made it to #4 on the college music charts and many others. Well, Ty Richards is back with a new brilliant album, Welcome To Flat Earth out April 20th.The album recorded entirely on the Tascam 388 8-track reel-to-reel tape machine! He's dropped two single from Welcome To Flat Earth, "Merry Go Round" and "Killjoy". Go to tyrichards.com to find out when and where you can find him and his music. Ty and I have a great conversation about the Tascam 388, the artistically inspiring political climate we're in, his new label Tremolo Records, his successful year promoting Zillion and much, much more! I lways have a great time hanging with Ty. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 678: Calliope Musicals III / Daisy O'Connor Stops By!

Hello friends and Happy SXSW! Austin's own psychedelic space cadets, Calliope Musicals return to the show for episode 678! They're hitting the ground running at this year's SXSW with tons of shows this week starting two today Tuesday, March 13, 2018, including their showcase tonight at Central Presbyterian Church at 11 pm. Go to calliopemusicals.com for all of your Calliope Musicals needs. As always, I have a great chat with these guys and gal about projections, costumes and confetti, recording with Frenchie Smith, what insects would be creepiest at human size, touring as a big band, their plans for SXSW and much, much more! I always love to talking to this amazingly talented and super sweet group of people. I'm sure you will too. Plus, the lovely Daisy O'Connor stops by to talk about her brilliant new 4-track e.p. Mixtape Sessions available only on her Patreon patreon.com/daisyoconnor You can find out more about Daisy at daisyoconnor.com Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG