how did i get here?

Episode 1480: Christopher Holt

Hello friends! Dallas based, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, Christopher Holt is my guest for episode 1480! Christopher released his last solo album in 2016 and has spent the last 10 years playing guitar for Don Henley, Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs, and is now playing guitar for the Eagles. In that time he wrote and recorded the gorgeous, Across The Milky Way, out May 9th. He played all of the instruments on the album except for guest appearances by Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) and his son. He'll be playing one show in celebration of the album's release on Friday, may 16th at The Kessler in Dallas, TX. Go to christopherholtmusic.com for show info, music, vinyl, and more. We have a great conversation about making Across The Milky Way, his Dallas bands, Sorta and A Hard Night's Day, playing with Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs and the Eagles, playing The Sphere in Las Vegas and much more. I had a great time getting to know Christopher. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1479: Chaparelle

Hello friends! Indie-pop star,  Zella Day, and Indie-rock star, Jesse Woods from Austin-based country band, Chaparelle, are my guests for episode 1479! Their debut album, the gorgeous, Western Pleasure just came out on Friday and is available on all streaming services and vinyl. They're about to hit the road in May through the rest of the year. Go to chaparellemusic.com for tour dates, music, and more. We have a great conversation about falling in love, writing songs together, starting a band with a focus, the documentary being made about them falling in love and making their first album, touring, how they handle emotions in public, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Zella and Jesse. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1478: Goldpine

Hello friends! Benjamin and Kassie Wilson from Nashville-based harmony duo, Goldpine are my guests for episode 1478! They've been dropping singles from their upcoming album, Three, due later this year. Their singles "Alabama Born", "Lean Into The Turns" (feat. Radney Foster), and "Confessions" are all available wherever you stream your music. They'll also be touring through Texas from May 2nd to May 10th. Go to goldpinemusic.com for tour dates, music, videos, and more. We have a great conversation about making Three, their journey in music, working and living together, the Nashville scene, working with radney Foster and much more. I had a great time getting to know Kassie and Benjamin. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1477: Roger Blevins Jr.

Hello friends! Guitar playing singer-songwriter, Roger Blevins Jr. is my guest for episode 1477! You might know Roger from his long time band Mingo Fishtrap, or his Blevins Guitar Company. Roger is currently recovering and rehabilitating from a three-year bout with tongue cancer that ended with him having to get 80% of his tongue removed last summer. It's been a long road back to the stage, but Roger played some songs a couple of weeks ago at the 11:59 Songwriter Group show at Saxon Pub and he's playing a songwriter-in-the-round with Ray Prim, Tom Meny, and Dan Dyer on June 11th at The '04 Center. Go to rogerblevinsmusic.com for show info, music, and more. We have an incredibly inspiring conversation about Roger's journey, having an amazing and supportive partner in his wife, his gratitude, building guitars, relearning to speak and sing and much more. I had a great time getting to know Roger. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1476: Tony Kamel Returns!

Hello friends! Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Tony Kamel returns to the show for episode 1476! His latest album, We're All Gonna Live, produced by Tony and Bruce Robison, drops on Friday 4/18 on Blue Corn Records. He'll be celebrating the release here in Austin on May 16th at The Continental Club. Go to tonykamelmusic.com for show dates, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about recording We're All Gonna Live live to tape with co-producer Bruce Robison, touring, making a more contemplative album, comedy, and much more. I had a great time catching up with Tony. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1475: Peter Holsapple Returns!

Hello Friends! Legendary artist Peter Holsapple from The dB's, R.E.M., Hootie and the Blowfish, Continental Drifters and more returns to the show for episode 1475! Peter's latest solo album, the rocking The Face of 68 produced by Don Dixon (R.E.M. The Smithereens) comes out on April 18th on Label 51 Recordings. Click HERE for music, tour dates and all things Holsapple. We have a great conversation about making The Face of 68 with legendary producer Don Dixon, his need to rock out on this album, The dB's tours, songwriting, touring, Continental Drifters, R.E.M., songwriting, playing all of the instruments on songs, and much more. I had a great time catching up with Peter. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
Listen to my first conversation with Peter Holsapple on episode 1410 from 7/25/24 HERE!
 
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From The Vault - Episode 800: Live at Cosmic Coffe + Beer Garden w/ Ray Prim, Laurie Gallardo, Noëlle Hampton, and Acey Monaro (5/5/2019)

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 800: Live At Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden with Ray Prim, Laurie Gallardo, Nöelle Hampton and Acey Monaro released on May 7, 2019. Below are my original notes from the show.
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!
 

Episode 1474: Taylor Rae

Hello friends! Austin based singer-songwriter Taylor Rae is my guest for episode 1474! Taylor's new album, The Void, produced by Grammy winner Eric Krasno drops on April 18th and she's celebrating with a release show on April 23rd at The 04 Center here in Austin. Go to taylorraemusic.com for music, tour dates, and more. Taylor's song "Breezeblocks" has over 7 million plays and NPR named her one of the top 10 artists they saw at SXSW 2025. We have a great conversation about growing up in Santa Cruz, California, studying vocal performance at The Musician's Institute, living in L.A., moving to Austin just before the pandemic, making The Void, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Taylor. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1473: Ruby Dice Returns!

Hello friends! Colorado-born, Austin based bass playing singer-songwriter, Ruby Dice returns to the show for episode 1473! Ruby's been busy writing and recording new music. Her new single, "Tasha" is dropping on April 17th and she'll be celebrating with a release show that same night at Sagebrush here in Austin. Go to rubydice.com for show info, show dates, music, and more. We actually premier the "Tasha" on the show. Ruby and I have a great conversation about growing up in the church in Colorado, getting to Austin, playing bass with bands 300 nights a year until 2020 when she started writing her own music and stepping out front to sing it, her new music, our dog park adventures, and much more. I had a great time chatting with Ruby. Enjoy! Let's get down!
 
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From The Vault - Episode 1208: The Smithereens (9/26/2022)

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 1208 with Jim Babjak from legendary power-pop band, The Smithereens. This show was originally released on 9/26/2022. Below are my original notes from the episode.
 
Hello friends! Jim Babjak from legendary power-pop band, The Smithereens is my guest for episode 1208! On Friday The Smithereens released, The Lost Album recorded in between record deals in 1993 and not released until now. Find it wherever you stream or download your jams. The Smithereens are back out on the road with guest singers, Marshall Crenshaw and Robin Wilson of The Gin Blossoms. Go to officialsmithereens.com for music, tour dates and more. Jim and I have a great conversation about where the band was at when they recorded The Lost Album, how The Smithereens came to be, carrying on after the loss of their amazing singer, Pat DiNizio, working with guest singers, his coffee brand Babjax Coffee and much more! I had a great time getting to know Jim. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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