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Episode 1203: Poet Hawkins

Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, Poet Hawkins is my guest for episode 1203! His single, the gorgeous, "Wild Ride" is available wherever you stream or download music. Click HERE to follow him on Spotify and HERE to follow him on Instagram.  Poet was recently invited to be a part of Austin Music Foundation's Artist Development Program year 6. You can find out more about the Artist Development Program and AMF at austinmusicfoundation.org Poet and I have a great conversation about his Journey in music, moving to Austin from L.A. during the pandemic, open mics, building community, figuring a voice on social media, songwriting, the story behind "Wild Ride" and much more. I had a blast getting to know Poet. I'm sure you will too. 
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Episode 1202: Jack Tempchin

Hello friends! Legendary songwriter, Jack Tempchin is my guest for episode 1202! You know his songs like, "Peaceful, Easy Feeling" and "Already Gone" recorded by the Eagles and "You Belong To The City", Smugglers Blues" and "The One You Love" co-written with Glen Frey. He also penned the Johnny Rivers classic, "Swayin' To The Music (Slow Dancin')" as well as songs for George Jones, Emmylou Harris, Tanya Tucker and many more. His most recent single releases, "Waiting", "Rambling Freeborn Man" and "Bob Dylan's Whiskey" were recorded live with the band, Mrs. Henry and are available wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to jacktempchin.com for music, videos and more. He's also been writing songs every day and putting them out on beachjams.com so check that out as well. We have a great conversation about his journey as an artist, being part of the team that built the "Southern California Sound", the early 70's Troubador scene, his and Glen Frey's "El Blurto" writing style, his band in the 70's, Funky Kings with Jules Shear, working with Mrs. Henry, staying engaged and much more. I had a great time getting to know this powerhouse songwriter and sweet dude. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1201: Christine Albert, Celeste and Adrian Quesada Talk Swan Songs Serenade 2022!

Happy Labor Day! Swan Songs founder and CEO, Christine Albert along with Swan Songs Serenade Event Chairs, Celeste and Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas) are my guests for episode 1201! Swan Songs is a non-profit dedicated to fulfilling musical last wishes for those reaching the end of their life. Christine, Adrian and Celeste talk all about their annual fundraiser, Swan Song Serenade is taking place in person again for on Sunday, October 23rd at The Four Seasons Hotel. The event will be hosted by Austin broadcast legends, Laurie Gallardo and Judy Maggio and features music by seven time Austin Music Awards "Musician of the Year" winner, Bob Schneider along with silent and live auctions and a catered dinner. Go to swansongs.org for tickets and more info on Swan Songs and the Swan Songs Serenade. I had a great time chatting with these lovely leaders of the Austin music industry. Enjoy. Let's get down!
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Episode 1200: Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake)

Hello friends! Legendary bass player, Rudy Sarzo from Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Blue Oyster Cult, The Guess Who and many more is guest for episode 1200! Rudy is currently on tour with Quiet Riot again and they're gearing up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic album, Metal Health next year. Go to quietriot.band for tour dates, merch and more. We have a fantastic conversation about leaving Ozzy's band after Randy Rhoads' death, moving to the U.S. from Cuba, the Miami music scene of the early 70's, his thoughts on sub-bass frequencies, the Quiet Riot line-up, understanding religion through quantum physics, playing with so many legacy bands and much more. I had a great time getting to know Rudy. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1199: Jonathan Terrell 2022

Hello friends! Singer-songwriter and total rockstar, Jonathan Terrell returns to the show for episode 1199! His new EP, "A Couple 2, 3..." produced by Beau Bedford from The Texas Gentlemen, drops September 9th on Range Music / Virgin and he'll be celebrating the release in Austin at Sagebrush on October, 10th. He's currently on tour in the U.K. Go to jonathanterrellmusic.com for tour dates, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about making "A Couple 2, 3...", modern record deals, seeing his future wife at a Paul Simon concert and writing a beautiful song about it called, "I Know", finding his voice at a songwriter, touring with Midland, navigating the political landscape, making the video for "Better For You" produced by Shakey Graves, touring the U.K. and much more. I had a great time catching up with Jonathan. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1198: Heavy Gus

Hello friends! Indie-rock band, Heavy Gus featuring, Stelth Ulvang from The Lumineers, Ryan Dubrowski from Blind Pilot and the amazing Darota Szuta are my guests for episode 1198! Their debut album, Notions on BMG Records is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. They'll be touring the East coast starting next week. Go to heavygus.com for tour dates and more. We had a great conversation (for the second time due to technical issues) about how the idea for the band came up backstage at a Lumineers concert, making Notions in Nashville, Darota's musical journey starting with violin and patient parents, becoming a marine scientist, Ryan's first tour from Vancouver to San Francisco ON BICYCLES and falling in love with music, Stelth's hitchhiking, accordion busking and general, lovable insanity. I had a great time getting to know these lovely and talented people. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1197: Jeremy Nail 2022

Hello friends! One of my favorite people and singer-songwriters, Jeremy Nail is my guest for episode 1197! His new album, the dreamy Behind The Headlights comes out this Friday, August 26th and he's celebrating with an instore at Waterloo Records on Fri. 8/26 and a release show at The Cactus Cafe on Saturday, 8/27. Peep his gorgeous new video directed by Todd V. Wolfson for "Something More" HERE. Go to jeremynail.com for show dates, music, videos and more. Jeremy and I have a great conversation about making Behind The Headlights at The Zone with Pat Manske, Bukka Allen, Greg White and more, how growing up in the expanse of West Texas informed the album's dreamy expansive sound, getting through 2020 and beyond mentally and emotionally, the coolness of drum machines and much more. I had a great time catching up with Jeremy. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1196: Lenise Bent - Legendary Recording Engineer / Producer

Hello friends! Legendary recording engineer and producer, the first woman to record a certified platinum album, Lenise Bent is my guest for episode 1196! She's worked on such classic albums as Aja by Steely Dan, Breakfast In America by Supertramp, The Last Waltz by The Band, AutoAmerican by Blondie and so many more. Go to lenisebent.com for a full discography, her work as an educator and much more. Lenise and I have an amazing conversation about her journey as an engineer from being the only female in her class of 50 at recording school in the 70's, getting help from a young Roger Linn (inventor of the Linn Drum), working in the studio with legendary artists making classic albums, beating cancer, being a Foley mixer/editor, foreign dub supervisor for Disney, making analog records in a digital world and much, much more. I had a blast getting to know this amazing woman. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1195: Bruce Smith

Hello friends! Austin based, singer-songwriter, Bruce Smith is my guest for episode 1195! His latest album, 1,000 Horses, co-produced by Smith and Randy Caballero is available now wherever you stream or download music. Go to brucesmithband.com for music, show dates and more. Bruce and I have a great conversation about what it means to be from Detroit, getting a degree in political science and working on Capitol Hill in D.C., holding Buddy Holly's amp, his band featuring Spencer and Zeek Jarmon, Connor Church and co-producer Randy Caballero and much more. I had a great time getting to know Bruce. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1194: Moon Walker

Hello friends! Harry Springer from Brooklyn based, alt-rock band, Moon Walker is my guest for episode 1194! Their sophomore album, The Attack of Mirrors, is due out October 21, 2022. You can hear their debut album, Truth to Power and the singles, "I'm Afraid I'll Go To Heaven", "The Price Of Life Itself" and the latest, "Needles & Pins" are all available wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to listentomoonwalker.com for show dates, videos and more. Harry and I have a great conversation about growing up in Denver, moving to L.A., starting Moon Walker during the lockdown of 2020 when he started making music for sound libraries, songwriting, playing shows and much more. I had a great time getting to know Harry. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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