how did i get here?

Episode 927: The Black Shape-Shifter With Brannen Temple

Last Monday, my friend James Robinson reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in sitting down and talking about racism in light of the recent murder of George Floyd and the need for America to wake up to systemic racism. We had our conversation and I'm continuing with more. Today I am joined by native Austinite, musician and father, Brannen Temple. He shares his story about racism, experiences with the police, his wonderful mentors and much more. I would like to thank Brannen for sharing his story and time with me. We have a lot of work to do. Listening is the best place to start. Black Lives Matter.

Episode 926: What Can We Do? With Jonathan Horstmann

Last Monday, my friend James Robinson reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in sitting down and talking about racism in light of the recent murder of George Floyd and the need for America to wake up to systemic racism. We had our conversation and I'm continuing with more. Today I am joined by musician, director, artist, multimedia director and father, Jonathan Horstmann. Jonathan shares his experience with racism, what we can do to end it, The Race Based Stress Model, the informational videos he's been making, gives ideas where to donate time and money and much more. I would like to thank Jonathan for sharing his story and time with me. We have a lot of work to do. Listening is the best place to start. Black Lives Matter.
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Episode 925: Black Is The Apex! With Bevis Griffin

On Monday, my friend James Robinson reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in sitting down and talking about racism in light of the recent murder of George Floyd and the need for America to wake up to systemic racism. We had our conversation and I'm continuing with more. Today I'm joined by musician, songwriter, entrepreneur, manager, raconteur, Bevis Griffin. Bevis shares his experience growing up in South Central Los Angeles in 50's and 60's to Wichita Falls, TX in the late 60's and Austin from the 70's to now. I would like to thank Bevis for sharing his story with me. We have a lot of work to do. Listening is the best place to start. Black Lives Matter.
Hear Bevis' first appearance on "How Did I Get Here?" ep. 59 from April 2012 HERE.

Episode 924: The Reverend Shawn Amos & The Brotherhood

Hello friends! The Reverend Shawn Amos & The Brotherhood dropped their new album, the organic masterpiece, Blue Sky back in April and it has topped the blues charts and garnered much deserved critical acclaim. The Brotherhood is an all-star band featuring Brady Blade on drums, Christopher Thomas on bass and Chris "Doctor" Roberts on guitar. You can find Blue Sky where ever you get your music. Go to shawnamos.com for music, videos, essays and more. Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking to The Reverend Shawn Amos. We have a great conversation about his unique upbringing in Hollywood (which is depicted in a brilliant piece he wrote for The Huffington Post), putting together The Brotherhood and making Blue Sky in Wimberley, TX, the recent essay about his experience being black in America available HERE, his musical journey from singer/songwriter to the blues and beyond and much more! I really enjoyed getting to know Shawn. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG
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Episode 923: Bob Hillman

Hello friends! I hope you're all doing well. San Francisco singer/songwriter, Bob Hillman is my guest for episode 922! Bob's latest album, Some Of Us Are Free, Some Of Us Are Lost is available now where ever you stream or download your jams. He's celebrating his 50th birthday this Friday, June 5th at 6 pm PST with a special birthday live stream show on Facebook where he'll be launching a Kickstarter campaign for his next album as well. Go to bobhillmamusic.com for music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about life under quarantine, making Some Of Us Are Free, Some Of Us Are Lost with Jonny Flaugher and an all-star band, leaving music for stability in the world of plastics, returning to music and working with Peter Case (The Plimsouls), weekly songwriting groups and much more! I had a great time getting to know Bob. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG
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Episode 922: Where Do We Go From Here? With James Robinson

James Robinson called me today and asked if I would be interested in sitting down and talking about racism in light of the recent murder of George Floyd and this weekend's protests. I said yes and headed to his studio in Smithville, TX this afternoon and recorded our conversation. I want to thank James for having me and sharing his experiences. We have a lot of work to do. Talking is the best place to start. Black Lives Matter.

Episode 921: Grace Pettis

Hello friends! I hope you're all healthy and sane. Singer/songwriter, Grace Pettis is my guest for episode 921! Grace's latest single, "Landon" on MPress Records is available now where ever you stream or download your jams. Go to gracepettis.com for music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about staying prolific under quarantine, landing a record deal, publishing deal and booking agent in the last year, her band, Nobody's Girl with Rebecca Loebe and Betty Soo, growing up in a cabin on a mountain with her singer/songwriter dad, Pierce Pettis and much more! I had a great time getting to know Grace. I'm sure you will to. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG
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Episode 920: Scott Collins V

Hello friends! I hope you're all healthy and sane. Singer/songwriter, Scott Collins returns for episode 920! Scott's latest EP, the powerful and gorgeous "Headed North" is available now on Bandcamp.com. The EP was recorded and produced by Chris "Frenchie" Smith and Einar Pedersen at The Bubble back in February. Find and buy "Headed North" now at scottcollins.bandcamp.com for just $5! We have a great conversation about writing and recording "Headed North", life under quarantine, releasing music during a pandemic, live stream culture and much more! I always have a great time catching up with Scott. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG
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Episode 919: Marble Empire

Hello friends! I hope you're all healthy and sane. British singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Matt Berry known professionally as Marble Empire is my guest for episode 619! Marble Empire's new single, "Hold Me Up" drops next Wednesday, 5/27. Go to marbleempire.me for links to music and socials. We have a great conversation about the London pop music scene, growing up on nu-metal, his journey to pop music, life under quarantine and much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know Matt. I sure did. Let's get down!
Ciao -JG
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Episode 918: Money Chicha Returns!

Hello friends! I hope you're all healthy and sane. Greg Gonzalez from Grupo Fantasma, Brownout and of course, Money Chicha is my guest for episode 918! This conversation took place back on March 12 while we were still able to meet face-to-face. Greg was on HDIGH to promote a show that Money Chicha had planned for March 28th with special guests, José Caballo and Kiko Villamizar. That shaw has been tentatively rescheduled for August 1st. Go to moneychicha.com for more info on the show. Greg and I have a great conversation about José Caballo's influence on Chicha music, some Chicha history, winning "Best Latin Band" at the Austin Music Awards with Grupo Fantasma and much more! I had a great time catching up with Greg. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG
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