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Episode 1298: Evan Charles

Hello everyone! Austin, cosmic, rock and roll band, Altamesa's singer and songwriter, Evan Charles returns to the show for episode 1298! Evan is releasing his debut, solo album, Between Two Worlds on Mr. Pink Records next Tuesday, August 3rd. He'll also be celebrating with a release show that same night at Antone's, supporting William Beckman. Go to evancharles.net for shows, music and more. Evan and I have a great conversation about making and releasing his first solo album, the difference between solo and Altamesa, the decision to make and L.P. vs. singles or an E.P., "collaging and repurposing" songwriting style, being inspired by author, Herman Hesse and much more. I had a great time catching up with Evan. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1297: Rival Waves Return!

Hello friends! Joel De La Garza from Austin alt-rock band, Rival Waves returns to the show for episode 1297! Rival Waves' new album, A Meaningless Chaos, produced by Chris "Frenchie" Smith, drops next Friday, August 4th on all streaming services, and will also be available in a special, limited edition double, colored vinyl. They'll be celebrating with a release show Saturday, August, 5th at 3Ten ACL Live here in Austin with special guests, The Dead Coats and Lola Tried. Go to rivalwaves.com for show info, vinyl, videos and more. Joel and I have a great conversation about waiting 3 years to put out A Meaningless Chaos, working with Frenchie Smith at The Bubble, the spirit of collaboration while writing this album, the band going through stuff before being able to release, their great videos and much more. I had a great time catching up with Joel. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Brad Houser (Originally released 9/28/18)

Brad Houser 1960-2023
Yesterday, we lost a great artist/musician and a wonderful human who touched so many lives in our community and all over the world. Brad Houser, bass and saxophone player, founding member of Edie Brickell and New Bohemians, Critters Buggin', The Dead Kenny G's and bass player with Davíd Garza, Suzanna Choffel, Lisa Morales, Patrice Pike and many, many, many more has left this earth, but our hearts. I had a tremendous affection for Brad. I loved watching him play. I cherished the chances I had to play with him and I'll miss laughing with him. Rest in power.
Below are my original notes for the show.
Hello friends! Bass/saxophone player extraordinaire, Brad Houser is my guest for episode 736! You know Brad from countless bands including Critters Buggin', Dead Kenny G's and as a founding member of Edie Brickell & New Bohemians.  Edie Brickell & New Bohemians' gorgeous new album, 'ROCKET" comes out on October 12th and they're hitting the road all over America this fall. Go to ebnewbos.com for their full tour schedule. Brad and I have a great conversation about starting New Bohemians in his parent's garage, the Dallas music scene, life in a successful band, Critters Buggin', the magic of reuniting with New Bohemians and making "ROCKET" and much more! If you want to find out more about Mr. Houser go to basshouser.com. I had a great time hearing Brad's story. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!

Episode 1296: Brodie Lane Returns!

Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, video director, and all-around badass,  A.J. Vallejo from Austin, country-rock band, Brodie Lane returns to the show for episode 1296! Their latest album, the brilliant, Pain Is Gold is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. They'll be celebrating the release of Pain is Gold next Saturday, July 29th at Woody's in Bee Caves. Go to brodielane.net for show dates, music, videos and more. A.J. and I have a great conversation about upping his songwriting game and exploring new lyrical avenues for Pain Is Gold, working with his brothers in Vallejo, how his voice has changed, stepping up for his family, Love & Chaos, where he's going as an artist and a human and much more. I had a great time catching up with A.J.. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1295: Charlie Faye & The Fanimals

Hello friends! Austin based, singer-songwriter, Charlie Faye is my guest for episode 1295! Her new project, a children's album, Charlie Faye & The Fanimals drops this Friday, July 21st and she's celebrating with a release show this Saturday, July 22nd at 10 am at Far Out Lounge. Go to charliefayeandthefanimals.com for show info and more. Charlie and I have a great conversation about becoming a mom and deciding to make a children's record, taking the reins as producer, writing with Sara Hickman, Suzanna Choffel , Joe McDermott and more, working at Cedar Creek Studio with Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello) on drums and Adrien Quesada (Black Pumas) on guitar and other greats, writing a children's album in 2023 and what that means, her partnership with KUTX for children's shows and much more. I had a great time catching up with Charlie. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1294: Cloud Companion

Happy Friday! Aaron Chávez from Austin, bedroom-pop band, Cloud Companion is my guest for episode 1294! Their debut album, Ordinary Time is coming out in September, but they've been dropping singles and will each month until the album release. Go to flyerclub.net/cloudcompanion for streaming and social links, info and more. We have a great conversation about finding the songs in ordinary, daily experiences, working with TC Superstar, Flyer Club Records, the challenges of growing up in a small Texas town when you're different, discovering music and freedom to be themselves and much more! I had a great time getting to know Aaron. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1293: Putumayo World Music CEO/Founder, Dan Storper

Hello friends! Putumayo World Music is celebrating 30 years of bringing you musical treasures from all over the globe and their founder and CEO, Dan Storper is here to tell us all about it on episode 1293! Putumayo started in 1975 as import stores in NYC. Dan launched the label in 1993 and has since released over 300 albums and sold over 35 million albums worldwide. Their latest releases, "Bossanova" and "Acoustic Latino" are available at putumayo.com along with all kinds of treasures. Dan and I have a great conversation about starting Putumayo in 1975, traveling the world in search of amazing music, the episode of Seinfeld that features Putumayo (watch the clip HERE) and much more. I had a great time getting to know Dan and Putumayo. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1292: Jill Andrews

Hello friends! Nashville based, singer-songwriter, Jill Andrews (Hush Kids, The Everybodyfields) is my guest for episode 1292! Her latest album, Modern Age comes out on August 18th but she's dropped three singles from the album, "Connection", "Dark Days" and "Wrong Place, Wong Time" that are all available on the streaming sites. She'll be out on tour in the U.S. in August and in the U.K. in September and October. Go to jillandrews.com for music, tour dates, videos and more. Jill and I have a great conversation about her 7 years on the road with The Everybodyfields until she got pregnant, leaving the music business until she was encouraged to make a comeback, her duo, Hush Kids with Peter Groenwald, being inspired to make Modern Age after singing at a childhood friend's memorial in her home town, touring in the U.K. and much more. I had a great time getting to know Jill. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1291: Brian Beken

Hello friends! I hope you had a great Independence Day! Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Brian Beken is my guest for episode 1291! After 15 years of playing with bands like Robert Earl Keen, South Austin Jug Band, and MilkDrive, Brian has emerged with his brilliant, debut solo album, New Geography which he recorded and performed on his own during 2020 with mixing help from Joe Humel, is available now wherever you stream or download music. Go to brianbeken.com for all of your Brian Beken needs. We have a great conversation about getting started on violin at age 8 then quickly switching to fiddle, playing in bands as a kid, touring the U.S. and Europe with The South Austin Jug Band, making 4 albums with prog-bluegrass band, MilkDrive, his 8 years playing with Robert Earl Keen and much more. I had a great time getting to know Brian. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1290: The Belle Sounds 2023

Hello friends! Noëlle Hampton and Andre Moran from Austin, synth-pop band, The Belle Sounds return to the show for episode 1290! Their gorgeous new EP (and my favorite of 2023 so far) "Four Fathoms Deep" is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. They're celebrating the release of "Four Fathoms Deep" with a release show this Saturday, July 8th at The Pershing in Austin with special guest, Sabrina Ellis. Go to thebellesounds.com for show info, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about Noëlle stepping into the producer's chair, Andre taking over Cedar Creek Recording Studio, sad songs that sound happy, working with Wendy Colonna and Sabrina Ellis, writing songs about situations on TV shows, new music 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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