Episode 816: On the Record | An ATX Music Marketplace & Panel w/ Betty Tran & Mobley Live At Native Hostel

Hello friends! Last Sunday, The Austin Music Foundation invited me to do some live panel discussions with two leaders in Austin music about their journey and "how they got here" at the On the Record An ATX Marketplace and Panel event at Native Hostel. First up I talk to digital marketing guru, Betty Tran about digital marketing and social media marketing and we take some questions from the audience. Next up, I talk to artist, Mobley who had just signed a record deal the night before with Last Gang records. Mobley gives some insight to making headway in the music business and also takes some questions. These are great and informative conversations. I hope you enjoy them. I sure did. I'd like to thank Betty and Mobley for coming down and sharing their knowledge. I'd also like to thank Austin Music Foundation, Native Hostel, SXSW, Vinylmnky, Tune Core, Kanto Audio and Culture Map Austin for having me. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 712: Mark Addison - Onetwothreescream

Hello friends! My dear old friend, musician/producer/songwriter, Mark Addison is my guest for episode 712! Mark's latest musical venture, Onetwothreescream, a collaboration with singer/songwriter, Jana Pochop is dropping their debut EP, Lit this Friday, July 13th. You can find the band at www.onetwothreescream.com. You might know Mark from his bands, The Borrowers and Kitty Gordon, or from the songs he's written that have been covered by Joan Baez, Gene Simmons, Cher and more. You might also know him as the prolific producer who's worked with Bob Schneider, Ian Moore, Wendy Colonna, Jess Klein, Mundy and many more. You can find out his whole discography at aeriestudio.com Mark and I met up at Space Rehearsal and Recording last week and chatted about his work with Black Fret, working with Jana Pochop on Onetwothreescream, coming of age in Cleveland, his time in Los Angeles, moving to Austin, Tips Concert series and much more! I had a great time catching with with my old friend and collaborator. I'm sure you will too. 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 663: Kenny Sharretts

Hello everyone! Drum tech, drummer, educator and first-class motivator, Kenny Sharretts is my guest for episode 663! As a drum tech, Kenny's worked with some of the very best including, Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Train, Puff Daddy and many, many more. As drummer, you might have seen him with Monte Montgomery, Kevin Fowler, Joe King Carrasco, Rusty Wier or his own bands, Super Fleek, So Called Underground Music, Custard Pie and many, many more. You might also know him from his many amazing Youtube videos about drum tuning. He actually has a drum tuning clinic coming up on Monday, February 5th Tommy's Drum Shop presents: Austin Drummers Co-Op at One-2-One Bar from 7-8 pm. I was calling it "ATX Drumming and Social Club" but it's actually called "Austin Drummers Co-Op". You can find out all about the clinic and Kenny's music, tutorials etc. at kennysharretts.net Kenny and I have a great conversation about working with Puff Daddy, Stevie Wonder, Kenny Aronoff, Train and more, crazy yet practical drum tricks, American Idol and much, much more! After my conversation with Kenny, I was fired up and ready to go do something. He's a great guy and I had a great time getting to know him. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

Episode 648: Brian Pounds

Hello friends! Singer/songwriter, Brian Pounds is my gust for episode 648! Brian's latest album, the gorgeous, Southern Writer is out now but only available on his website, brianpounds.com. You might know Brian from his stint on season five of "The Voice". Well, Brian came by last week and we had one of my favorite conversations I've had in a long time. We talk about fatherhood, his time on "The Voice", getting a degree in political sciaence, interning at the Texas State Senate, his decision not to release Southern Writer on streaming services, looking at law schools and much, much more. I hope you enjoy getting to know Brian. I sure did. Let's get down!
ciao! -jg

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 610: Jackie Venson Returns!

Hello friends! My guest for episode 610 is guitarist extraordinaire, Jackie Venson! Jackie stopped by last week when she was in the middle of playing some of the biggest shows you can play in Austin and last night she started her run of shows opening for Gary Clark Jr. Her lastest single, "Flying" debuted a couple of weeks ago on Vibe.com. You can find "Flying" and Jackie's other releases, tourdates, videos and bio at jackievenson.com. Jackie and I have a great and sometimes raunchy conversation about touring Europe last month, the "sad sandwich hour", playing to 20,000 people the night before our interview, touring with Gary Clark Jr. and much, much more. I had a blast talking to Jackie. I always do. Enjoy! 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 603: Tje Austin

Hello friends! I hope you've all had a good week. I've had a good week. I have a lot of SKYROCKET stuff going on this week. We played a private show last night here in Austin, we're playing tonight, Friday, June 23rd at Fitzgerald's in Houston and we're back at Cedar Street Courtyard in Austin on Saturday. I got to be a guest bartender with my pal, AJ Vallejo on Tuesday for HAAM (The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians) at Sophia's here in Austin. It was a great time for a great cause. They do it every Tuesday with different guests and different special drinks. Go to myhaam.org for info on the next one and the organization. 
My guest for episode 603 is the incredibly talented singer/songwriter and baker, Tje Austin! Tje's 4th album, the gorgeous, I Belong To You just came a out a couple of months ago. He's playing a special birthday show tomorrow, Saturday, June 24th at 3Ten Austin City Limits Live. Find tickets and more info at mynameistjeaustin.com. Tje and I have a great conversation about growing up in a military family, blowing off a Poli-sci degree to be a professional musician, surviving cancer, being on the firsta season of The Voice and much, much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know Tje. I sure did. Let's get down!
ciao! - jg