how did i get here?
”Johnny Goudie is the Marc Maron of Austin music. The veteran singer/guitarist – best known for fronting early Nineties pop band Mr. Rocket Baby and, later, his major-label rock act, Goudie – stepped up to the microphone with a new intention in 2011 and launched the How Did I Get Here? podcast. Now 840-some episodes in, the hourlong, twice-weekly interview show gives the host a platform to really connect with his Austin music guests, not just on what’s happening in their careers, but also in the shared experience of music appreciation – and that’s where he truly shines.” -The Austin Chronicle 2019
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Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
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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Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
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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Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
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.
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
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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Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
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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Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
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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Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
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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Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
Hello gang! Hope you're staying healthy and sane. Musician/award-winning visual artist Billie Buck from Austin Music Award winners for best punk band, Sailor Poon is my guest for episode 917! Their latest single, "Be My Dog" is available now where ever you stream or download your jams. Find them on Bandcamp! Billie and I have a great convo about growing up in the Austin music scene with her dad, Mike Buck, her visual art, recording "Sailor Poon's First Album", life under quarantine and much more! I had a great time getting to know Billie. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG
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Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Hello friends! I hope this episode finds you healthy and sane. Roger Joseph Manning Jr. from new supergroup, The Lickerish Quartet is my guest for episode 916! The Lickerish Quartet drops their debut album, the brilliant, "Threesome Vol. 1" This Friday, May 15th. The Lickerish Quartet features former members of Jellyfish and Imperial Drag (Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Eric Dover and Tim Smith) who haven't recorded together since Jellyfish's "Spilt Milk" was released in 1993. Their debut single, the epic, "Lighthouse Spaceship" is available now. You can find the band at thelickerishquartet.com. Roger and I have a great conversation about getting the band back together, the thrill of writing and recording together again, life under quarantine and much more. I had a blast catching up with Roger. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG
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Sunday May 10, 2020
Sunday May 10, 2020
Hello friends! Legendary singer/songwriter, Jimmie Dale Gilmore is my guest for episode 915! Jimmie will be performing a set of music for a very special event for Interfaith Action of Texas (iACT) Presents: "Courage To Hope" A virtual fundraiser and celebration of community to take place Tues. May 12 at 6:30 pm streamed on Zoom and is honoring Cookie Ruiz (executive director at Ballet Austin). Go HERE for tickets and info. Jimmie and I have a great conversation about his involvement in iACT and how he found Buddhism, his latest album with Dave Alvin, life under quarantine, Smokey from The Big Lebowski and much more! I had a blast catching up with Jimmie. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
Ciao! -JG
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