Episode 662: The Big Fix Returns!

Hello friends! My dear old friend and frontman for Austin pop-rock and, The Big Fix, Nathan Harlan returns to the show for episode 662! The Big Fix is releasing their debut e.p. on March 1st on all streaming outlets, but you can get a physical copy of the CD at their release show at The Townsend here in Austin on Saturday, February 3rd. Go to thebigfix.band for more info on shows and music releases. Nathan and I have a great conversation about making the e.p. with producer James Stevens, how hard it is to be effective on social media on the regs, adjusting your goals and expectaions of the music business as you get older, his television pilot he's shopping and much, much more! I always have a great time hanging out with Nathan. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 660: Go Fever

Hello friends! Acey Monaro and Benjamin Burdick from 2017/1018 Austin Music Awards "Best New Band" nominees, Go Fever are my guests for episode 660! Their absolutely brilliant self-titled, debut album (I call it and e.p. in the show. I don't know why and I'm sorry) came out last year. Acey was part of the 2017 ATX-6 Project and traveled to Japan and Europe this year. You can find Go Fever, their music and when they'll be playing by going to gofever.com We have a great conversation about Acey's Austrailian origins, Benjamin's Humbolt County origins, being married and being in the same band, making their debut album with Danny Reisch, how it's hard to be enigmatic when you talk too much, Smooth Move Tea, your family is on Facebook and much, much more! I had a blast getting to know Acey and Benjamin and I'm pretty sure I'll be on their couch watching "Planet Earth" with them soon. Let's get down!
ciao! jg

Episode 640: Matt Hammon

Hello friends! Congratulations to the world champion Houston Astros and the city of Houston. That was a much needed win. My dear old friend and the drummer behind artists like Mineral, Bob Mould, David Rice, The Damnwells and many, many more, Matt Hammon is my guest for episode 640! Matt has just released his first solo album, Siver Suitcase which he wrote, recorded and played all of the instruments himself in his home studio. Silver Suitcase is a gorgeous record and Matt's songs tell the his incredible story. Matt and I have a great conversation in my hotel room in Houston about being everyone's drummer in the 90's and early 2000's, how his life was altered by 9/11, the struggle and ultimate triumph of making Silver Suitcase, surviving cancer and changing his life, we get evacuated from my hotel room at the beginning of the conversation and much, much more! You can find out where he's playing and more about Matt at matthammonmusic.com I had a great time catching up with my dear old friend, Matt. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 639: Jaimee Harris Returns!

Hello friends! Jaimee Harris stopped by yesterday to do the intro today's show with me and talk about some shows she has this week, but we were having so much fun, we didn't stop and made it episode 639! Jaimee is playing this Thursday, 11/2 at The cactus cafe' with her friend and former Jimmy Lafave bandmate, Danny Click and on Saturday, 11/4, Both Jaimee's band and Danny's band are playing at One-2-One Bar here in Austin. Go to jaimeeharris.com for info on all things Jaimee. We have a great conversation about finishing her debut album, our time at the All ATX show on Sunday, the sadness of hipster bingo, her mom was born on Halloween and my mom died on Halloween (which is spooky), how No Depression spoke to her and much, much more! Plus, she sings a beautiful song live!!! I hope you enjoy my conversation with this wonderful woman. I sure did. 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 630: The History Department / Baby Island Checks In!

Hello friends! Jack Thornton and Matt Leslie from garage-rock/power-pop trio, The History Department are my guests for episode 630! Their brand new e.p., Alchemy is avaialble now on Bandcamp and will be available on all platforms next Tuesday, October 3rd. They're also playing a release show here in Austin at Cheer-up Charlie's on Tuesday, october 3rd. I had a great time talking to Matt and Jack about making Alchemy, Jack's work with Shivery Shakes, Matt's sobriety and what it brings to the band and much, much more. I had a great time hanging with these guys. I'm sure you will too. Plus, Eli Moore from Seattle WA area garage-pop band, Baby Island checks-in via Skype. Their brilliant new album, Break The Lease is out now. Find it on their Bandcamp page. Two great conversations on one show! Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

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 627: The Human Circuit / Chris Searles Talks Saving The Rainforest With Biointegrity

Hello friends! Mat Oldiges and Mickey Christopher from the 9-piece, orchestral, power/pop powerhouse, The Human Circuit are my guests for episode 627! Their briliant, new album, Electric City is available now and the video for their single, "Greeves" is featured in the Austin Music Video Festival going on right now. You can see the videos, hear the musics and find out when you can see The Human Circuit by going to thehumancircuit.org You can catch them at The 37th Annual Pecan Street Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23rd at 7pm on the Trinity Stage. I had a grat conversation with Mat and Mickey and I'm a huge fan of The Human Circuit. I'm sure you will be too.
Plus, my old friend, Chris Searles from Biointegrity.net checks in via Skype. Biointegrity is an amazing non-profit that is committed to empowering people to protect and restore the Earth's biological integrity. I'll be playing in a fundraiser for Biointegrity, it's "Neil and Us" a tribute to Neil Young featuring Giulia Millanta, Michael Fracasso, Darin Murphy, Gabe Rhodes, Kacy Crowley, Noelle Hampton and more! "Neil and Us" Takes place Wednesday, September 20th at 7:30 pm at Lemon Lounge in Austin, TX Go HERE for more info. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 624: Joseph King & The Mad Crush

Hello friends! Things are still a mess on the Gulf Coast of Texas and cities like Houston, Beumont and others still need your help. People have really gone above and beyond for each other over the last week in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Donate to The Salvation Army, The Red Cross and The Central Texas Food Bank HERE. Keep it up, they're going to need it for a while.
New York City singer/songwriter, raconteur and one of my best friends, Joseph King from Joseph King & The Mad Crush returns to the show! Their brilliant new e.p. I Miss Everything is available now. Joseph was doing a solo tour in Texas last week and stopped by the apartment to chat about his new band, I Miss Everything, what happens when your team breaks down prior to release, the secret meaning of "sofaplaya", connecting with your audience, his next recording peoject and much, much more. Joseph is a great artist and a great guy. I Miss Everything is his best work yet. Find music, show dates & more at josephkingmusic.com I hope you enjoy our conversation. I sure did. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg
 

Episode 619: Wiretree Returns!

Hello friends! Kevin Peroni from indie pop band, Wiretree returns to the show today! Their newest album, the incredible Towards The Sky is out now. Wiretree will be playing at the 37th annual Pecan Street Festival  on Saturday, September 23rd at 2 pm on the Neches stage. Go to Pecanstreetfestival.org to find out who all is playing that weekend. Go to wiretreemusic.com to find out how to get Towards The Sky and find out when and where they're playing. Kevin and I have a great conversation about making Towards The Sky, dealing with the loss of a parent, being a parent, playing shows in China, we try to figure what "pop music" is and much, much more. I love talking to Kevin. He's an extremely talented and and an all around good guy. Enjoy our conversation. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg