Episode 793: Billy Harvey V

Hello friends! Singer/songwriter, producer and all around "cat", Billy Harvey returns to the show today! His latest album, the amazing The Arsonist, is available now where ever you stream or download your jams. If you live in Austin, Billy and his band will be playing tonight, Friday, April 12th at The Townsend with special Guest, William Harries Graham. Go to billharvey.com for show dates, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about making The Arsonist with our dear friend, George Reiff, the state of the world, dealing with depression, living in Nashville, how being a father has changed his life and much more! I always have a great time hanging with Billy. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 790: Jackie Venson Returns Again!

Hello friends! Winner of "Best Guitar" at the 2019 Austin Music Awards, Jackie Venson returns for episode 790! Jackie's latest album, the amazing, Joy drops THIS Friday, April 5th and she is celebrating with a release show at The Paramount Theater on Friday, April 12th with special guests, Sweet Spirit. Tickets may still be available. Go to Jackievenson.com ticket info, tour dates, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about her last year of touring the U.S. and Europe, opening for Gary Clark Jr. what it too to write and record Joy, her new "profiling" amplifier, her plans for 2019 and much more! I always have a great time hanging with Jackie. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! - JG

Episode 785: Shiny Soul Sisters

Hello friends! If you're in the depths of SXSW, I hope you're enjoying it. Shinyribs recently won "Austin Band Of The Year" at The Austin Music Awards and their Shiny Soul Sisters, Alice Spencer and Kelley Mickwee  are my guests for episode 785! They'll be playing SXSW shows today, Friday 3/15 at Lucy's and tomorrow Saturday, 3/16 at The Belmont. Go to shinyribs.org for more show dates, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about winning "Austin Band Of The Year", finding their beautiful and unique vocal blend, touring, award shows, their solo music, Morocco and much more! I love these amazing, talented women. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 781: Löwin Returns! / Lindsey Kappa Checks In!

Hello friends! We have a double-header for you today! Sara Houser and and Michael Sanders from Austin rock band, Löwin return to the show for episode 781! Their first full-length album, the gorgeous Heavy As The Sun just dropped on Tuesday and is available where ever you stream and download your jams. They're celebrating with a release show tomorrow, Saturday, March 2nd at Cheer Up Charlies here in Austin. Go to lowinband.com for music, videos, tour dates and more! But before that conversation, recording artist/recording engineer, Lindsey Kappa checks in to talk about her newest single, "Someday" which dropped yesterday! Go to iamlindseykappa.com for music, show dates and more! I hope you enjoy my conversations with these fantastic artists. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 773: The Higher Ups / Altamesa Returns!

Hello friends! I have a double-header for you today! First up, Gray Parsons, who's one-man recording project The Higher Ups have just released it's debut album, the brilliant, Eternal Return. Gray wrote, recorded and produced the album all by himself on his Tascam 388 analog tape recorder (my all time favorite machine) and you can find it The Higher Ups Bandcamp page. Gray and I have a great conversation about making an album by yourself on analog equipment, the biblical imagery on the album, what is a nihilist and more. Next up, Altamesa frontman Evan Charles joins me. Their new album, the dark and dreamy, Idol Frontier drops next Friday, 2/8. They're celebrating with a release show on that same night at Cheer Up Charlie's here in Austin. Go to altamesamusic.com for show dates, music and more. Evan and I talk about the gothic element in their sound, his musical journey, co-producer Jonas Wilson, recording to tape and much more! I had a great time getting to know these brilliant artists. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 767: Kyle Shutt

Hello friends! Guitarist, Kyle Shutt from The Sword and Doom Side of the Moon is my guest for episode 767! Kyle has just finished his awesome, debut solo album where he plays all the instruments and wrote all the songs. The self-titled album drops on May 6th, but if you live in Austin, you can see him perform the songs on the album at his first solo show with his new band on Monday, January 28th at The 13th Floor. Kyle will also be touring with The Road Podcast with JT Habersaat in Houston, Dallas, FT. Worth and Hot Springs Arkansas later this month. Go to theroadpodcast.com for more info. Kyle and I have a great conversation over Skype about making his new solo album, working alone, Doom Side of the Moon and everything that goes into it, touring with Metallica, secret commissioned velvet paintings, traveling with his family and much more. I had a great time getting to know Kyle. I'm sure you will to. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 766: AMF's Artist Development Program Class of 2018- Otis Wilkins, Kalu & The Electric Joint, Shy Beast, Aaron Stephens, Superfonicos, Alesia Lani & Western Youth!

Hello gang! The second year of the Austin Music Foundation's, Artist Development Program, which I am part of, is drawing to a close and ready to celebrate!The NEXT is our way to showcase these hardworking bands. Join us at Antone’s Nightclub on Friday, January 18 for performances from all 7 of our current program participants: Aaron Stephens, Alesia Lani, Kalu & the Electric Joint, Otis Wilkins, Shy Beast, Superfónicos and Western Youth. In this episode of "How Did I Get Here?" I took some snippets from conversations I had with each of these artists on the podcast over the last year giving you the chance to get to know them better. For tickets to The NEXT go HERE! I have had a great time getting to know these amazing artists through the Artist Development Program and the podcast. I'm sure you will too. See you at The NEXT! Let's get down!
 
About the Artist Development Program
The Artist Development Program (ADP) was designed by the Austin Music Foundation alongside leading music industry professionals. The intensive seven-month program aims to prepare a select group of emerging Austin artists to take their careers to the next level. ADP artists work closely with a team of mentors through both one-on-one consultations and classroom-focused group sessions, where artists are encouraged to discuss their goals and share ideas with peers.
 

Episode 761: Sydney Wright Returns!

Hello friends! Austin pop artist, looper extraordinaire and scooter accident survivor, Sydney Wright returns for episode 761! Sydney's long-awaited album, the dreamy and beautiful, Seiche is available now where ever you stream or download your jams. She'll be playing tomorrow, Saturday, 12/22 at The Horney Toad Pub and Grub in Snyder, TX. Go to sydneywrightmusic.com for music, videos, shows and more. Sydney and I have a great conversation about her scooter accident, making Seiche, the power of looping, new music and much more. I always have a great time hanging out with Sydney. Enjoy! Happy Holidays!
Ciao! JG

Episode 753: Alex Marrero

Hello friends! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving or at least made it through the holiday unscathed. Multi-instrumentalist, freelance musician and all around awesome guy, Alex Marrero is my guest for episode 753! You might know Alex as the singer of latin funk supergroups, Brownout and Brown Sabbath, the percussionist of Golden Dawn Arkestra, the guitarist for The Sword's Doom Side of the Moon and many, many more. Doom Side of the Moon, a metal tribute to the classic Pink Floyd album at Emo's in Austin on Friday November 30th. We have a great conversation about performing Brown Sabbath for Ozzy himself, discovering the drums, becoming the singer of Brownout and much more! I had a great time getting to know Alex. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 739: Hamell On Trial / Christine Albert Checks In!

Hello friends! Anti-folk legend, Hamell On Trial is my guest for episode 739! His latest albums, the layered and timely, Tackle Box produced by Phil "The Butcher" Nicolo on New West Records and the raw and aggressive, The Night Guy At The Apocalypse Profiles Of A Rushing Midnight, recorded entirely on his phone, are both brilliant and available now. He's about to head out on a UK tour next week. Go to hamellontrial.org for tour dates, music and more. Ed was in town last weekend and we had a great conversation about his time in Austin, being the weirdest guy on the major label, navigating the current political atmosphere, composing the music and lyrics for the Columbus, Ohio based Shadowbox Live's play "F#(K Cancer: The Musical" and much more! I had a great time getting to know Ed Hamell. I'm sure you will too. Plus, my old friend, Christine Albert stops by to talk about her non-profit, Swan Songs, that fulfills musical last wishes for those at the end of their lives. They're having their annual celebration, "Swan Songs Serenade" featuring music by Shiny Ribs next Wednesday October 17th at Riverbend Community Center here in Austin. Go to Swansongs.org for tickets and info. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG