how did i get here?

From The Vault- Episode 1183: G. Love (7/12/2022)

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to July 12, 2022 for episode 1183 with Grammy nominated Philly boy G. Love from G. Love & Special Sauce. Below are my original notes from the show. Enjoy!
 
Hello friends! Grammy nominated, festival favorite and Philly boy, G. Love from G. Love & Special Sauce is my guest for episode 1183! His brand new album, Philadelphia Mississippi is available now wherever you stream or download your jams and he'll be on tour this summer. Go to philadelphonic.com music, tour dates, merch and more. We have a great conversation about making Philadelphia Mississippi in Mississippi with producer Luther Dickinson from North Mississippi All-Stars, starting out busking on the streets, getting his first deal and trying to navigate rockstardom in his early 20's, getting back on the road, his Grammy nominated 2020 album, The Juice, collaborations, songwriting, racial acceptance and much more. I had a great time getting to know G. Love. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1392: Matt Hubbard Returns!

Hello friends! Multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and longtime Austinite Matt Hubbard returns to the show for episode 1392! Matt's new album, the beautiful, instrumental, solo piano album Grandpa's Piano comes out Friday, June 7th on all streaming platforms, vinyl, and sheet music. He's also celebrating with a release show that same night at The ABGB in Austin. Go to matthubbardmusic.com for show dates, music and more. We have a great conversation about getting the inspiration for Grandpa's Piano from playing his Grandpa James’ 1950’s Cable & Co. baby grand piano, and starting a weekly live-stream in 2020 from his living room called “Grandpa’s Piano", running a recording studio with engineer Cris Burns, the Austin music community, working with Willie Nelson, Wanda Jackson, Edie Brickell, Ray Price, Rickie Lee Jones, and so many more, Jupiter Records, instrumental music, and much more. I had a great time catching up with Matt. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1391: Ami Plasse

Hello friends! New York born, Austin based, visual and motion artist Amitai "Ami" Plasse is my guest for episode 1391! Ami's energetic live music animations have captured the spirit of Austin's live music culture. From his gonzo-style live iPad animations to live mural drawings backstage at ACL Fest and more. You can see Ami's work on Instagram or his website gonzoviz.com. We have a great conversation about growing up in New York, his years drawing people on the subway which turned into a book AmiUnderground, Drawings from the NYC Subways: 2007-2011, moving to Austin in 2011, Ralph Steadman, live drawings at shows, The Austin Music Awards, ACL Fest, working as an animator on Richard Linklater's "Apollo 10 1/2", being inspired by Austin's music scene and much more. I had a great time getting to know Ami. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1390: Gentlemen Rogues

Hello friends! Danny Dunlap, singer and guitar player from Austin, indie-rock band Gentlemen Rogues is my guest for episode 1390! Gentlemen Rogues' new album, Surface Noise is available now on Double Helix Records/Shifting Sounds on streaming and vinyl. Go to gentlemenrogues.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation about writing and making Surface Noise, power pop, Material Issue, their recent West coast tour, is rock and roll still a thing, touring for the love of touring, songwriting, cover bands, and much more. I had a great time getting to know danny. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1389: Jon Muq

Hello friends! Ugandan born singer-songwriter, Jon Muq is my guest for episode 1389! His debut album, Flying Away, produced by Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys comes out on May 31st on Easy Eye Sound. He'll be heading out on tour with Mavis Staples in Europe in June, but he'll be playing some release shows around Texas before he goes. See him Thursday, June 6th at The Mucky Duck in Houston, and Friday, June 7th at The '04 Center in Austin. Go to jonmuq.com for a full tour schedule, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about growing up in Uganda, hearing the magic of "We Are The World", how following sound has guided his life, working on a cruise ship, coming to America, songwriting, making Flying Away, opening for Billy Joel in England, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Jon. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! 
 
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Episode 1388: Kev Bev Returns Again! / EAR's Keep Austin Weird Concert

Hello friends! Kevin Collins, the driving force behind Austin, 13-piece funk, and indie rock band Kev Bev returns to the show for episode 1388! Their latest single/video "History Books" inspired by The History Channel's Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre documentary is available now where you stream your music. Go to kevbevmusic.com for show dates, music, videos, and more. We have a great conversation about the inspiration for writing "History Books" and all of the history left out of them, 70's West African Funk, playing in Spain, touring with smaller versions of the band, and much more. Plus, my old friend Leila Bela checks in about a fabulous event she's putting on EAR's Keep Austin Weird Concert, Celebrate Janis Joplin, Talent Show and Free Candy on Friday, May 13th at River Place Country Club with live music from various artists as well as Leila Bela, Johnny Goudie, Alicia MV, Roderick Sanford much and more with a portion of the proceeds going to Austin Pets Alive. Get Tickets HERE and use the discount code JOHNNY. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1387: Monte Warden and the Dangerous Few Return!

Hello friends! Platinum selling singer-songwriter, and two-time Texas Music Hall of Famer, Monte Warden and drummer, co-producer Mas Palermo from Monte Warden and the Dangerous Few are my guests for episode 1387! Their new album, the gorgeous Jackpot! drops this Friday, May 17th on all streaming services, CD, and vinyl. Jackpot! was recorded live, without a net in two days at Arlyn Studios and produced by Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam, Tin Machine), Brandi Warden, Mas Palermo and Erik Telford. They're playing an instore on Friday 5/17 at 5 pm at Waterloo Records in Austin. Go to thedangerousfew.com for music, vinyl, show dates and more. We have a great conversation about writing songs in the tradition of The Great American Songbook, recording Jackpot! LIVE, working as a production team, the history of the Monte & Mas bromance, The Parker Jazz Club, recording live vs. piecemeal, Brandi's co-writing and production contributions, and much more. I had a great time catching up with my old friends. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1386: Wang Chung

Hello friends! Singer, songwriter, guitar player, and co-founder of Wang Chung, Jack Hues is my guest for episode 1386! Wang Chung is kicking off  headlining their Abducted By The 80's Tour of the U.S. right here in Austin next Friday, May 17th at The Railhouse in Kyle with shows in Houston and Dallas that weekend. The Motels and Naked Eyes are also on the bill. Go to abductedbythe80s.com for tickets, show dates, and more. Go to wangchung.com for all of your Wang Chung needs. Jack and I have a great conversation about the Abducted By The 80's Tour, their orchestral album ORCHESOGRAPHY recorded in Prague in the Czech Republic featuring rchestral versions of the hits and other lesser known Wang Chung songs, a new greatest hits and rarities collection Clear Light Dark Matter (out in Sept.), the history of Wang Chung, scoring the William Friedkin movie "To Live and Die in L.A.", the cultural impact of "Everybody Have Fun Tonight", keeping Wang Chung going with co-founder Nick Feldman for over 40 years, guitar sounds, his incredible solo music (listen HERE) and his jazz group, Jack Hues & The Quartet (listen HERE), staying inspired, the music business, and much more! I had a great time getting to know Jack. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1385: Madam Radar 2024

Hello friends! Austin, Americana rock band, Madam Radar return to the show for episode 1385! Kelly, Jace, Violet and Kody are embarking on their biggest project yet; a live album, film and documentary all being recorded next Saturday, May 18th at Austin's legendary Antone's Nightclub. Go to madamradar.com for tickets, music, videos, merch and more. We have a great conversation about the inspiration to make a live album, some of our favorite live albums, Kelly's great Guitar World article, being a real family band (Jace Cadle is married to Kelly Green who is the sister of Kody Lee who is engaged Violet Lea) and their dedication to the band, touring, new music, PAACK, and much more. There are a lot of laughs in this episode. I always have a blast hanging with these lovely and talented folks. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1384: Anders Osborne

Hello friends! New Orleans based, singer-songwriter Anders Osborne is my guest for episode 1384! His latest album, the rock-based, Picasso's Villa, recorded in Anders’ hometown of New Orleans with an all-star cast of backing musicians,including Waddy Wachtel (Warren Zevon), Chad Cromwell (Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Joe Walsh), and Bob Glaub(Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne), is available now. Go to andersosborne.com for music, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation about making Picasso's Villa, what he looks for in a producer nowadays, his works as a producer, growing up in Sweden and discovering New Orleans in his teens, getting sober after years of drinking and being homeless, meditation, songwriting, touring, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Anders. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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