Episode 864: Susan Gibson

Hello friends! Singer/songwriter, Susan Gibson is my guest for episode 864! Her latest album, the gorgeous and cathartic, The Hard Stuff, is out now and is getting amazing reviews. Go to susangibson.com for music, tour dates, videos and more. We have an amazing conversation about songwriting, how writing "Wide Open Spaces" for The Dixie Chicks changed her life, The Groobies, getting sober, dealing with loss, making The Hard Stuff with producer Andre Moran and much more! I had a great time getting to know Susan. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 861: Fastball Returns!

Hello friends! Miles Zuniga and Tony Scalzo from Fastball return to the show for episode 861! Their seventh album, the gorgeous, The Help Machine is being heralded as their best album yet and is available wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to www.fastballtheband.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation about working with legendary producer Steve Berlin (Alejandro Escovedo, Faith No More, Rickie Lee Jones), what makes a Fastball song?, recording as a four piece with bass player, Bruce Hughes, writing songs as grown ups, running the their own label, touring and much more! I always have a great time talking to Tony and Miles. Enjoy! I hope you all have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Let's get down! 
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Episode 859: Shwa Losben Returns!

Hello friends! San Francisco based screenwriter/songwriter, Shwa Losben returns for episode 859! Shwa's first album in 9 years, the beautiful, You Would have Loved It, produced by Lang Freeman, dropped a couple of weeks ago and is available wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to shwamusic.com for more music and info. Shwa was in a few weeks ago for a screenwriting conference and we had a chance to sit down and catch up. We have a great conversation about his years on tour by himself, making You Would have Loved It, moving to San Francisco and studying screen writing, married life and much more! I had a great time catching up with Shwa. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 857: Beat Root Revival

Hello friends!Ben Jones and Andrea Magee, better known as multi-instrumentalist roots duo, Beat Root Revival, are my guests for episode 857! Their brand new album, the Paul Leary produced, Up just dropped in October and is available where ever you stream and download your jams. You can see them on Saturday, November 30th at Saxon Pub in Austin. Go to beatrootrevival.com for more tour dates, videos, music and more. We have a great conversation about staying a team after being a couple, the move from the U.K. to Austin,  making Up, touring with Brian Wilson, Jeff Bridges, Brian Setzer and much more! I had a great time getting to know Andrea and Ben. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 856: Indian & The Jones

Hello friends! Jesse Schaefer, Tanner Evans and Sarah Dossey from Americana band, Indian & The Jones are my guests for episode 856! Their debut album, Texas drops next Friday, November 15th and they're celebrating with a release show on Thursday, November 14th at The 04 Center in Austin, TX. Go to indianandthejones.com for show dates, music and more. We have a great conversation about making Texas, Bluegrass vs. Country, songwriting, Tanner's knowledge of traditional American music and much more! I had a great time getting to know these talented folks. I'm sure you will too. Plus, we got an award! Check it out HERE! Thank you Austin Chronicle. Let's get down!
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Episode 846: Larry Seaman

Hello friends! Legendary Austin musician/artist, Larry Seaman is my guest for episode 846! Larry's new album, the brilliant, Resurrectionist drops next Friday, October 18th and he's celebrating with a release show on Sunday Oct. 20 at Saxon Pub here in Austin. Go to larryseamanartmusic.com for show info, music, art and much more. We have a great conversation about 70's Austin, the punk scene including Raul's, The Beach, his band Standing Waves, living in New York in the 80's, his visual art, making Resurrectionist with co-producer Ron Flynt and much more! I had a great time getting to know Larry. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 845: Keelan Donovan / Christine Albert Stops By To Talk About Swan Songs Serenade!

Hello friends! Nashville to Austin transplant, songwriter, artist, Keelan Donovan is my guest for episode 845! Keelan's latest release, the pop flavored ep, "Disco Confetti" is available wherever you stream or download your jammy jams. Go to keelandonovan.com for music, tour dates, videos and more! We have a great conversation about growing up in Maine, his INSANE high school talent show performance, Nashville co-writing, touring for the last 5 years, impending fatherhood and much more! I had a great time getting to know Keelan. I'm sure you will too. Plus, My dear, old friend, singer/songwriter Christine Albert stops by to talk about the 9th Annual Swan Songs Serenade taking place place on Sunday, October 20th at The Four Seasons Hotel. Swan Songs is an Austin-based music non-profit and Swan Songs 9th annual benefit will celebrate the power of intimate musical experiences for those nearing the end of life. For event tickets and more info on Swan Songs go to swansongs.org. Let's get down!
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Episode 842: Allen Hill / "Women To Watch" Showcase Organizer, Gfire Stops By!

Hello friends! It's HAAM Day in Austin, TX. There will be music all over town today raising money and awareness for HAAM ( The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians). Go to myhaam.org for music listings and more. The Allen Oldies Band's own, Allen Hill has released his first solo album, All Over The Map with Allen Hill and he's my guest for episode 842! You can find show dates, music and more at allenhillentertainment.com. Allen and I have a great conversation about Banana Blender Surprise, booking music for events, backing up Archie Bell, making All Over The Map and much more! Plus, Gfire stops by to talk about her "Women To Watch" Showcase taking place Saturday, 9/28  from 1-7pm at Opa here in Austin. Go to gfiremusic.com for more info. Let's get down!
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Episode 841: Stephen Kellogg

Hello friends! Connecticut based Singer/songwriter, Stephen Kellogg is my guest for episode 841! Stephen's latest album, the gorgeous Objects In The Mirror and the rest of his catalog are available now wherever you stream and download your jams. He's currently on tour with Will Hoge and they'll be making a stop at The Cactus Cafe' next Friday, September 27th. Go to stephenkellogg.com for music, videos, The Kellogg family Store and to find out when he's coming to a town near you. We have a great conversation about growing up in Connecticut, "seeing the light' at a Whitesnake show, ups and downs with the major labels, taking control of his career, doing it for his family and much more! I had a great time getting to know Stephen. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 840: Shawnee Kilgore

Hello friends! Singer/songwriter, Shawnee Kilgore is my guest for episode 840! Shawnee is just finishing up a new album, Beginning At The Wilderness. You can look for that in 2020. For now, you can hear her amazing music including the gorgeous, Back To Eden ep which is a collaboration she did with director, Joss Whedon. Go to shawneekilgore,com for music, show dates and more. Shawnee and I have a great conversation about growing up in Maine, discovering her voice as a songwriter, connecting with Hollywood director, Joss Whedon, her "Wonder What Wednesdays" at Threadgill's, her Song Bird Society and much more! I had a great time getting to know Shawnee. I'm sure you will too. Plus, we say goodbye to Ric Ocasek of The Cars. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG