how did i get here?

Episode 1265: Robert Ellis

Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, musician, producer and studio co-owner, Robert Ellis is my guest for episode 1265! His latest album, the stark, melancholy and utterly beautiful, Yesterday's News, drops on May 19th. The singles "Yesterday's News", "Gene" and "Close Your Eyes" are available wherever you stream or download music. Go to robertellis.website for music, tour dates, merch and more. Robert and I have a great conversation about making Yesterday's News in two days with one microphone and a bass player, leaving his label and management company and taking his career into his own hands, playing with his hero, Paul Simon, co-owning Niles City Sound Studio, moving fluidly through musical genres, prog, family and much more! I had a great time getting to know this amazingly talented artist. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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From The Vault - Episode 1161: John Doe (4/29/22)

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today, we go back to episode 1161 with Songwriter, musician, poet, actor and straight-up legend, John Doe from Los Angeles punk band, X. This show was originally released on 4/29/22. Below are my original notes form the show. 
Songwriter, musician, poet and author, John Doe from legendary Los Angeles punk band, X is my guest for episode 1161! His latest solo album, Fables In A Foreign Land, where all the songs take place in the 1890's, drops on May 20th. You can hear the singles, "Never Coming Back" and "El Romance-O" now wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to https://theejohndoe.com for music, tour dates, videos and more. John and I have a great conversation about what brought him to Austin, playing with the John Doe Folk Trio along with Kevin Smith (bass) and Conrad Choucroun (drums), making Fables In A Foreign Land, the L.A. punk scene that spawned X and the books he's written on the scene, live streaming, his acting career, "Urgh! A Music War" and much more. I had an amazing time getting to know John Doe. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1264: Mary Lee Kortes

Hello friends! New York City based, singer-songwriter and author, Mary Lee Kortes is my guest for episode 1264! Her latest album, produced by the legendary Hal Wilner, Will Anybody Know That I Was Here: The Songs of Beulah Rowley is a musical exploration of the songs of dustbowl era regional singer Beulah Rowley - a character created by Kortes whose story remains elusive and tragic. The album will be released on vinyl as a "Record Store Day Exclusive" on April 22nd, but you can go hear the first singles from the album wherever you stream or download music. Go to maryleescorvette.com for music, videos and more. Mary Lee and I have an amazing conversation about coming up with the concept for Will Anybody Know That I Was Here: The Songs of Beulah Rowley and the years it took to complete, working with legendary producer Hal Wilner before his passing in 2020 and Joe Jackson, writing songs for Amy Grant and The Pointer Sisters in the 80's, Mary Lee's Corvette, working at the United Nations and much more. I had a great time getting to know Mary Lee. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1263: Mitch Ballard, BMI Executive Director – Creative Austin, TX

Hello gang! Songwriter, guitar player and BMI's Executive Director – Creative Austin, TX, Mitch Ballard is my guest for episode 1263! Founded in 1939 to represent songwriters in emerging genres to protect public performances of their music, BMI is the largest music rights organization in the world. In 2019, BMI and Mitch opened their Texas office here in Austin. For more information on BMI go to bmi.com. Mitch and I have a great conversation about BMI's role in the music business and the services he and the Austin office provide, his journey as a songwriter, playing with and tour managing legendary singer B.J. Thomas for 15 years, the BMI Songwriter Series at The Saxon Pub, how he sees the Austin music scene and much more. I had a great time getting to know Mitch. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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From The Vault - Episode 847: Marcia Ball (10/11/19)

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today, we go back to episode 847 with piano-playing, blues legend, Marcia Ball! Marcia takes us on a journey from her days in the 60's, playing Louisiana bars and dance halls to being a part of the 70's, cosmic music scene at The Armadillo in Austin to taking American blues music to the world. This show was originally released on 10/11/2019. Below are my original notes form the show. 
Legendary, award winning blues artist, Marcia Ball is my guest for episode 847! Marcia is performing at The 9th Annual Swan Songs Serenade taking place on Sunday, October 20th at The Four Seasons Austin. She will be joined by special guests, Lou Ann Barton, Shelley King and Sarah Brown. Go to swansongs.org for tickets and more information. Marcia's latest album, Shine Bright is available where ever you stream and download your jams and you can always get physical copies, find out when she's playing and more at marciaball.com. We have a great conversation about growing up in Louisiana, the Austin music scene in the late 60's and early 70's, Freda And The Firedogs, passing on Jerry Wexler's offer, blossoming as a solo artist and much more. I had a great time getting to know Marcia. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1262: The South Austin Moonlighters 2023

Hello friends! Lonnie Trevino Jr., Chris Beall and Hunter St. Marie from Americana band, The South Austin Moonlighters return to the show for episode 1262! They're new album, From Here To Home, produced by Steve Berlin from Los Lobos drops on June 16th and their first single, "Make A Livin'" drops on May 1st, but we have a preview for you on today's show. They'll be playing a show in Austin at The Haute Spot opening for Cory Morrow tomorrow, Sat. April 1st. Go to thesouthaustinmoonlighters.com for show dates, music and more. We have a great conversation about making From Here To Home, working with Steve Berlin, losing an integral member and gaining a new integral member while keeping their sound intact, their plans for 2023 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 1261: Britny Lobas

Hello friends! Cleveland born, Austin based, rock and pop artist, Britny Lobas is my guest for episode 1261! Her new, latin-pop flavored single, "Marina", drops on Friday, April 7th and Britny was nice enough to let us give you a preview of it on the show. She'll be celebrating her release with a show at The Pershing in Austin on Sat 4/8. Go to britnylobas.com show dates and info, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about her choice to become a solo artist and how she's enjoyed discovering her sound, getting sober 9 months ago after a life-threatening, alcohol-related illness, how sobriety and therapy have helped her navigate this crazy world and much more. I hope you enjoy Britny's inspiring story. I sure did. Let's get down!
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Episode 1260: Scott Strickland Returns Again!

Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, Scott Strickland returns for episode 1260! Scott is on the bill at The 36th Annual Old Settler's Festival this year along with Yola, Shinyribs, Sunny War, Matt The Electrician, Ley Line and many more taking place April 20th -23rd at Old Settler's Homestead. Go to oldsettlersmusicfest.org for tickets, complete line-up, camping info and more. He's currently on tour in Pacific Northwest with fellow Austin songwriter, Natalie Price. Go to www.scottstricklandband.com for tour dates, music, videos and more. Scott was on the show a year ago right before he released his self-titled, debut album. We talk about how the release went and how the year that followed has been loaded with all-kinds of opportunities and insanity. I had a great time catching up with Scott. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1259: Chessa Rich

Hello friends! Durham, North Carolina based, singer-songwriter, Chessa Rich is my guest for episode 1259! Her new album, Deeper Sleeper, an autobiographical account of Chessa’s experience living with an undiagnosed sleep disorder, drops April 7th on Sleepy Cat Records. Go to Chess'a LINKTREE for music, videos, merch and more. We have a great conversation about dealing with an undiagnosed sleep disorder and how it affected all aspects of her life including her creativity, writing and recording Deeper Sleeper in New York’s Milan Hill Studios with members of Hiss Golden Messenger, Mipso and more, getting into Joni Mitchell, playing live and much more. I had a great time getting to know Chessa. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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From The Vault - Episode 1001: The Lickerish Quartet Returns! (12/18/2020)

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! In celebration of 30 years of Jellyfish's classic album, Spilt Milk, today we go back to episode 1001 with Roger Joseph Manning Jr. and Tim Smith from Jellyfish! They were on the show promoting their now definct band, The Lickerish Quartet featuring Eric Dover from Jellyfish as well. This show was originally released on 12/18/2020. Below are my original notes form the show. 
Hello friends! Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (Jellyfish, Beck) and Tim Smith (Jellyfish, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds) from The Lickerish Quartet return to the show for episode 1001! Their second EP, "Threesome Vol. 2" comes out on January 8th, but you can check out the first single, the brilliant, "Snollygoster Goon" wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to thelickerishquartet.com for music, merch, fan experiences and more. We have a fantastic conversation about their writing and recording collective, life under quarantine, touring, fan experiences, why Hispanic people love Morrissey, Clint Eastwood and doo-wop, woking with Jellyfish, Beck, Noel Gallagher and much more! I had a great time catching up with Roger and Tim. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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