how did i get here?

Episode 1302: Maia Sharp / Lance Keltner Checks In About Connor’s Heart!

Hello friends! We have a big show for you today. Singer-songwriter, producer and artist, Maia Sharp is my guest for episode 1302! Her new album, the gorgeous, Reckless Thoughts comes out next Friday, August, 18th on all streaming services. She's also be heading out on tour. Go to maiasharp.com for tour dates, music and more. We have a fantastic conversation about growing up in L.A., writing songs for Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, Cher and more, writing songs with Carol King & Howard Jones, writing songs with veterans in Soldier Songs, producing an Art Garfunkel album and much more! I had a great time getting to know Maia. I'm sure you will too. Plus, my old friend, Lance Keltner talks about losing his stepson to Fentanyl and starting the Connor's Heart foundation with his wife Lisa, the fundraiser this Sunday, August 13th at Emo's featuring Eric Johnson, Vallejo, David Grissom, Lance Keltner and Nuevo Retro and special guests including me. Get tickets HERE. Find out more about Connor's Heart HERE. 
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From The Vault - Episode 1080: 10th Anniversary Show - Johnny Talks To Primo The Alien About A Decade of ”How Did I Get Here?” (8/10/21)

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 1080 from August 10, 2021 where I talk to Laura Lee Bishop, a.k.a. Primo The Alien about a decade of "How Did I Get Here?" Below are my original notes from the show.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!! "How Did I Get Here?" is 10 years old today! Episode 1 with Suzanna Choffel dropped on August 10th 2011 and now here we are a decade later. My friend and fellow musician and podcaster, Laura Lee Bishop a.k.a. Primo The Alien sits down with me to talk about the last 10 years doing this podcast. If you would like to hear her podcast, "Heavy Friending" HERE and you can find Primo The Alien music HERE. I want to thank Laura for doing this. I want to thank everyone who has come on the show. and trusted me with their story.  I want to thank all of the publicists for sending me guests. Most of all, I want to thank YOU for listening and joining me on this journey to answer the question, "How Did I Get Here?" Let's get down!
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Episode 1301: Me Nd Adam

Hello friends! Adam Walker and Vince Winik from Austin, art-rock, country-pop band, Me Nd Adam are my guests for episode 1301! Their latest album, American Drip pt. 1 is available now wherever you stream or download your jams and on vinyl. They're hitting the road through the west coast and midwest in October. Go to mendadam.com for tour dates, vinyl, videos, merch and more. We have a fantastic conversation about how Vince and Adam met in New Orleans and started working as a productions team, making their first single, "Foolish Lover", writing anthems for the disenfranchised and connecting with them, seeing the humanity in everyone, opening for The Killers on NYE in Vegas, paying homage to their heroes, art-rock and much more. I had a great time getting to know Adam and Vince. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Connor's Heart Presents a Night of Music in Texas with Eric Johnson, Vallejo, David Grissom, Lance Keltner and more on Sunday, August 13th at Emo's. Get tickets HERE
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Episode 1300: Cilantro Boombox Returns!

Hello friends! Felix Pacheco from Austin, synth-pop, rock, Afro-Carribean band, Cilantro Boombox returns to the show for episode 1300! Their new single, "Little Sign", featuring backing vocals by Austin's, Ley Line, is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to cilantroboombox.com for show dates, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about coming back from a two-year hiatus and rethinking and reworking the band, pushing new musical boundaries with "Little Sign", live streaming from a boat, our love of The Cars and new wave music, and much more! i had a great time catching up with Felix. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1299: Beth Bombara

Hello friends! St. Louis based Americana artist, Beth Bombara is my guest for episode 1299! Her new album, the dreamy, It All Goes Up comes out this Friday, August 4th on Black Mesa Records on all streaming services and vinyl. She'll be hitting the road this month, playing all through the Midwest. Go to bethbombara.com for tour dates, music and more. Beth and I have a great conversation about making It All Goes Up, the amazing cover art by her husband, growing up in Michigan and finding the magic of playing music with her friends, the St. Louis music scene, songwriting, touring with bands, getting inspired by Wilco, putting some light and hope in her new songs and much more. I had a great time getting to know Beth. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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From The Vault - Episode 1113: Kathy Valentine 2021 (11/22/21)

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to November 22, 2021 episode 1113 with musician, songwriter, Go-Go, author, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee! Below are my original notes from the show.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, author and Go-Go, Kathy Valentine returns to the show for episode 1113! Kathy has spent the last year and a half promoting her amazing memoir, "All I Ever Wanted: A Rock 'N' Roll Memoir", promoting the Go-Go's documentary and finally being inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a couple of weeks ago. Go to kathyvalentine.com for links to her book, music, socials and more. We have a fantastic conversation about her experience being inducted to, attending and playing The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, meeting Paul McCartney, her memoir and the album she wrote to accompany it, the Go-Go's documentary and their upcoming tour and much more. I always have a great time hanging out with Kathy. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!

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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