Episode 948: How We Survive With Kate Priestley

The week after Memorial Day, my friend James Robinson reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in sitting down and talking about racism in light of the recent murder of George Floyd and the need for America to wake up to systemic racism. We had our conversation and I'm continuing with more. Today I am joined by soul singer, songwriter and soon-to-be-mom, Kate Priestley! We have a great conversation about growing up in the U.K., racism in America vs. U.K., life under quarantine, her thoughts on her child's future, British soul music and much more. I would like to thank Kate for her time and insight. Go to kpbbmusic.com for more info on KP and the Boom Boom. We have a lot of work to do. Listening is the best place to start. Black Lives Matter.
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Episode 940: Drint

Hello friends! I hope you're all doing well after the long weekend. Austin R&B artist, Drint is my guest for episode 940! His debut EP, the gorgeous and deeply personal, "Don't Save Me" is available now where ever you stream or download your jams. You can also purchase the album and kick Drint a little something if you wish at Bandcamp.com. We have an amazing conversation about "working it out" in his songwriting, coming out after growing up in the church, overcoming homelessness, heartache and loneliness, life under quarantine and much more! I had a great time getting to know this amazingly talented young man. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG
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Episode 912: Ray Prim Is Back!

Hello friends! I hope you're hanging in there. Singer/soulwriter and my very entertaining friend, Ray Prim is back for episode 912! Ray has been very, very busy under quarantine making videos on the Acapella app and he started a new show on his Primonitions, Lies and Video Tapes group page on Facebook. Go to rayprim.com for music, videos and more! We have a great conversation about living, creating and staying entertained under quarantine, making music remotely with his band, starting a TV show and much more! I always have a great time catching up with Ray. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG
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Episode 879: Tomar And The FCs

Hello friends! Tomar Williams from Austin Music Awards nominees for best Soul/R&B band, Tomar And The FCs is my guest for episode 879! They're releasing a new album called, Rise Above this Saturday, February 1st and they're celebrating with a release show at Antone's here in Austin that same night. Go to thefcs.band for music, tour dates, videos and more. Tomar and I have a great conversation about growing up in a musical family, the Austin party band scene in the 80's, producing bands, going from bass and keys to frontman, making Rise Above and much more! I had a great time getting to know Tomar. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 878: JaRon Marshall / Federico Pacheco Checks In About 25 Years Of KOOP Radio!

Hello friends! Keyboard player, JaRon Marshall from the Grammy-nominated Black Pumas is my guest for episode 878! JaRon has been in the studio and is preparing to release a brand new solo e.p. this year in between Black Pumas tours. You can find his music and more at jaronmarshall.com. We have a great conversation about growing up in Louisiana, starting out on the piano in church, his solo e.p., hooking up with Black Pumas, Grammy nom and much more! I had a great time getting to know JaRon. I'm sure you will too! We wish Black pumas luck this Sunday. Plus, KOOP Radio general manager, Federico Pacheco stops by to talk about KOOP Radio 25th Anniversary Bash taking place this Saturday Jan. 25th at Antone's with music from A Giant Dog, Dale Watson and Cilantro Boombox! get tickets and find out more about the event at koop.org. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 874: Pike and Sutton

Hello friends! Patrice Pike and Wayne Sutton from Pike and Sutton are my guests for episode 874! Their new album, Heart Is A Compass drops later this spring. They've put out a couple of singles, the title song from their new album, "Heart Is A Compass" and "New Year's Resolution" with John Popper from Blues Traveler available where ever you stream and download the jams. Go to pikeandsutton.com for music, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation about bringing it all back home after a 30 year partnership, Little Sister and Sister 7, hit songs and major label insanity, their solo projects, the One Step Onward Foundation, making Heart Is A Compass and much more! I had a blast catching up with my old friends. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG

Episode 828: Trouble in The Streets

Hello friends! Nnedi Nebula Agbaroji, Andy Leonard and Bobby Snakes from 2017/2018 Austin Music Awards "Best New Band" winners and Black Fret Grant recipients, Trouble In The Streets are my guests for episode 828! Their latest ep, the riveting "Rule Breaker" is available now wherever you stream or download music. Go to troubleinthestreets.com for music, show dates and more. We have a great conversation about winning the Black Fret grant, food, our shared love for Giorgio Moroder, the Austin music scene and much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know these fine folks. I sure did. Plus, tomorrow, Saturday, August 10th is the 8th anniversary of the release of episode 1 of "How Did I Get Here?". Happy birthday to us! Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG 

Episode 826: Nané

Hello friends! Daniel Sahad and Ian Green from Austin Indie rock/soul band, Nané are my guests for episode 826! Nané doesn't have any music available on streaming sites yet. They one song on YouTube, "Do It Alone" recorded live at Ice Cream Factory Studios and it's amazing. They're currently recording their debut album with producer, John Speice and engineer, Adrien Quesada. You can see them playing live around Austin. They'll be opening for Black Pumas on August 8th at Mohawk but that show is sold-out. Go to nanetheband.com for more info on shows and more. We have a great conversation about seizing opportunity, working with John and Adrien, their songwriting process and much more! I had a great time getting to know Daniel and Ian. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Ciao! -JG 

Episode 819: Hector Ward & The Big Time

Hello friends! Singer, guitar player, songwriter and all-around powerhouse of soul and positivity, Hector Ward from Hector Ward & The Big Time is my guest for episode 819! Their latest album, the uplifting, Smile Into Life is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to hwbigtime.com for videos, show dates, music and more. Hector and I have a great conversation about making Smile Into Life with JT Holt and some of Austin's finest musicians, the Texas Cuban food trailer, growing up in Houston, working with the Senior Olympics, Sly Curtis, The Saxon Pub documentary, the "Cuban part of Houston" and much more! I had a great time getting to Hector. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 800: Live At Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden w/ Ray Prim, Laurie Gallardo, Nöelle Hampton and Acey Monaro

Hello friends! Welcome to episode 800 recorded live at Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden in Austin, TX on Sunday, May 5th.  I want to thank everyone who came out and celebrated with us, Cosmic for having us, Travis from Klayman Productions for recording the show and running sound, you for listening and my wonderful guests, Ray Prim, Laurie Gallardo, Nöelle Hampton ( The Belle Sounds) and Acey Monaro (Go Fever)! We have an insane conversation about Ray's love of television shows, Laurie's new podcast that asks the question, "What's your darkness?", Nöelle's teenage pal, Tupac, Acey's wild Saturday night and much, much more! I hope you enjoy it. I sure did. Thank you so much for listening to "How Did I Get Here?". It's been a true blessing in my life to connect with my music community and to bring this show to you guys. Thank you. Let's get down!