Andrew Shapter December 2, 2011

It's a sad day in the world of art, film and music. Over the weekend, one of the great ones, photographer/director, Andrew Shapter lost his battle with cancer and left this world. Andrew will be missed by so many. His artistic reach was huge and he also had such an amazing impact on so many people on a personal level. My heart and thoughts are with his wife and children, his family and his amazing collection of close friends. This conversation was from December of 2011. Andrew and I had breakfast at Curra's here in Austin and talked about his beautiful 2006 documentary, "Before The Music Dies". 

Episode 759: Jaimee Harris Returns Again!

Hello friends! Singer/songwriter, recent Black Fret grant winner and one of my favorite artists/people in the world, Jaimee Harris is back for episode 759! Her debut album, Red Rescue is finally available where ever you stream or download your jams. Go to jaimeeharris.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation about touring the U.S. and Europe this year with Mary Gauthier, quitting her day job and hitting the road, making Red Rescue, what 2019 is starting to look like and much more! I absolutely adore Jaimee and I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 745: Austin Music Foundation Presents Jackie Venson / Kydd Jones Live From Austin City Limits Music Festival!

Hello friends! This year I was invited by Austin Music Foundation and ACL Cares to do a couple of live podcasts at Austin City Limits Music Festival. So, the first weekend, I got to sit down with guitar hero, Jackie Venson after she tore up the Tito's stage on Saturday, October 6th about her journey to ACL, releasing a single a month, touring Europe 4 times this year and more! Go to jackievenson.com for all things Jackie Venson. On Sunday, October 14th I sat down with hip-hop artist, Kydd Jones after his scorching set about his journey to ACL, the Austin hip-hop scene, the LNS Crew and more! Go to kyddjones.com for all of your Kydd Jones needs. I had a blast chatting with these fine folks. I'd like to thank Jackie and Kydd for taking the time on a very busy day to sit down and chat. I'd like to thank the fine folks at Austin Music Foundation and Austin City Limits Festival especially, Jennifer Dugas and Emily Miller. Special thanks to my homeboy Einar Pedersen for recording the shows and hanging out with me. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 743: Luke Bellet From Luke & The Lonely And LIP / Rev. Merrill Wade & Rev. Christian Hawley Check In!

Hello friends! We have another double-header for you today. Luke Bellet from the bands, Luke & The Lonely and LIP is my guest for episode 743! You can find Luke & The Lonely HERE and LIP HERE. Luke and I have a great conversation about growing up in choir, concept albums, the problem with Billy joel and much more! I had a great time getting to know Luke. I'm sure you will too. Plus, "Soul Of A Musician Series" just started a new season and Rev. Merrill Wade and Rev. Christian Hawley stop by to tell us all about it.  You can find out all about it on their Facebook Page.
Ciao! -JG

Episode 742: Jonathon Zemek "Hillcrest" / Ley Line Checks In!

Hello friends! Comic book/rock opera/album, "Hillcrest" creator, Jonathon Zemek, is my guest for episode 742! "Hillcrest" is a graphic novel with an accompanying album conceived and written by musician, Jonathon Zemek. Jonathon teamed up on the music with producer Matt Smith and guest vocalists, Guy Forsyth, Malford Milligan, Roderick Sanford and more. He also got artist Chris Rogers to bring the visual part to life. Go to zenmixmusic.com to find out more about "Hillcrest". I had a great time getting to know Jonathon and learning more about this ambitious project. I'm sure you will too. Plus, Lydia Froncek from Austin's Ley Line stops by to talk about their event,  Sonora Festival ATX taking place this Sunday, October 21st at Cheer Up Charlies. Click HERE for more info and to RSVP for the event. Sunday Funday! Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 730: Johnny Goudie W/ Guest Host Eric Tessmer

Hello friends! Eric Tessmer takes the role of interviewer and talks to ME on episode 730 about my new EP, "Leper Hands" that drops next Thursday, September 13th! I'll be celebrating this release with a release show on Thursday, September 13th at One-2-One Bar here in Austin with my band and Friday, September 14th at Opening Bell in Dallas solo with special guest, Scott Collins and Jonathan Pilgrim. Go to johnnygoudie.com for shows, music and more! I would like to thank Eric Tessmer for taking the time to sit down and chat with me about the new EP and doing such a great job. We have a great conversation about working with producers, making "Leper Hands", the songwriting game, getting older without looking like an idiot and much more! I hope you enjoy our conversation. I sure did. Plus, it's HAAM DAY next Tuesday September 11th and I'll miss Burt Reynolds. Let's get down!
Ciao!- JG
 

Episode 723: Rosie Flores

Hello friends! Guitar hero, singer/songwriter and all-around music legend, Rosie Flores is my guest for episode 723! Rosie's latest album, Simple case Of The Blues, recorded in Nashville and co-produced by Flores and Charlie Sexton doesn't come out until early 2019, but the first single, "Drive, Drive, Drive" comes out Friday, August 31st. She'll be celebrating the release with a show at C-Boys here in Austin on Friday, August 31st. Go to rosieflores.com for music, tour dates, videos and more. Rosie and I have a great conversation about making Simple Case Of The Blues, her early all-female bands, Penelope's Children & Screaming Sirens in Southern California, getting signed in the "outlaw country" movement in the mid 80's, how Jeff Beck keeps popping up in her life and much more. I had a blast getting to know this amazingly talented and fascinating woman. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 709: Johnny Fury / Mike Nicolai

Hello friends! We have a double-header on "How Did I Get Here?" today. First up, Arizona born/Berklee College of Music grad blues guitarist, Johnny Fury! Johnny's latest album, Johnny Fury II which was recorded in the "old school" analog way, is available now where ever you stream or download your jams. You can find him on 6th Street here in Austin every Thursday & Friday at Bat Bar and every Sunday at Maggie Mae's. Go to johnnyfury.com for music, videos and more Johnny stuff.
Next up is midwestern rocker, Mike Nicolai! Mike lived and made music in Austin for more than 20 years and recently moved back up to Minnesota! His latest release, the brilliant and rocking, A Line Cook's Guide To New Satanic Empires is available now. Go to Mikenicolai.com for his many releases, shows and more. We have a great conversation about coming up in the  fertile Minneapolis/St. Paul misc scene, The Hole In The Wall scene in the 90's, his bands, Mike and the Stares and Bremen Riot and much more! I had a great time getting to know these dudes. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!

Episode 706: Giulia Millanta

Hello friends! Italian singer/songwriter, Giulia Millanta is my guest for episode 706! Her brand new album, the gorgeous, meditation on loss, Conversation With A Ghost drops this Friday, June 22. Giulia is celebrating with a release show this Saturday, june 23rd at One-2-One Bar here in Austin, TX. Go to gilulamillanta.com for music, info, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation about the magic of recording Conversation With A Ghost mostly live with Dony Wynn on drums and Glenn Fukanaga on bass, touring Europe last month, Italian food, her "& Us" concert series and much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know Giulia. I sure have. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG

Episode 704: The Sideshow Tragedy IV

Hello gang! Nathan Singleton and Jeremy Harrell, better known as The Sideshow Tragedy return to the show for episode 704! Their new album, the gothic rock statement, The View From Nowhere is out now! They'll be playing New York City, Nashvile, Little Rock and more starting next week. Go to thesideshowtragedy.com for tour dates, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about making The View From Nowhere in Catskill, NY, touring Europe, fatherhood, their deep friendship tha drives the band and much more! I always have a great time hanging out with these two talented dudes. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG