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Episode 1380: Stephanie Sammons

Hello friends! Dallas and Nashville based singer-songwriter, Stephanie Sammons is my guest for episode 1380! Her new LP, Time and Evolution, produced by Mary Bragg, drops on May 3rd on streaming, CD and Vinyl. Go to stephaniesammons.com for music, tour dates and more. Stephanie and I have a great conversation about making Time and Evolution in Nashville, how the songs explore shame, vulnerability, an the complexity of being queer in a Southern, religious community, learning songwriting with her heroes like Mary Gauthier, Jonatha Brooke and more, splitting her time between Dallas and Nashville, her day job as a financial planner, songwriting, touring and much more. I had a great time getting to know Stephanie. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1379: "Runaway Radio" The Rise and Fall of KLOL FM

Hello friends! From 1970 to 2004 Houston radio was defined by one station, 101 KLOL FM. The new documentary, "Runaway Radio" tells the story of the rise and fall of 101 KLOL. Mike McGuff, director, writer, producer, of "Runaway Radio" is my guest for episode 1379! The movie is available now on demand. Go to rock101movie.com to find out where to view it, and more. Mike and I have a great conversation about the history of KLOL, getting Sammy Hagar, Melissa Ethridge, Lyle Lovett, Dusty Hill and so many more in the movie, the rebellious nature of KLOL from the beginning to the end, the D.J.'s and personalities that defined the station, the George Harrison interview, Stevens & Pruitt, Dayna Steele, 70's  counterculture, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Mike and more about KLOL. I'm sure you will too. Let's Get down!
 
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Episode 1378: Jesse Dayton Returns Again!

Hello friends! Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, director, guitar hero, Jesse Dayton returns to the show for episode 1378! Jesse's new album, The Hard Way Blues, produced by Shooter Jennings drops May 31st on streaming, CD, and vinyl. Jesse is currently on tour and you can find tickets, music, videos and more at jessedayton.com. We have a great conversation about making The Hard Way Blues with Shooter Jennings, touring for the last year with Samantha Fish in support of their Grammy-nominated album Deathwish Blues, seeing an endgame to his career, singing in characters, his memoir, "Beaumonster", Mojo Nixon, the magic of Tom Jones, American politics fatigue, his new band with Ian Moore and Johnny Moeller, and much more. I had a great time catching up with my old friend. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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Episode 1377: Call Me Spinster Returns!

Hello friends! Chattanooga-based acclaimed sister trio Call Me Spinster returns to the show for episode 1377! Their debut, full-length album, Potholes, on Strolling Bones Records, is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. They'll be touring the southeast and midwest over the couple of months. Go to Spinsterband.com  for tour dates, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about making Potholes in Athens, GA with producer Drew Vandenberg, making fun videos, their growing families, their team and family that help keep the band going and growing, touring, songwriting, being in a band with your sisters and much more. I had a great time catching up with Amelia, Rachel, and Rosie. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1376: Open2.o

Hello friends! Matt Muehling, Christina Steele and Michael Davila from Austin cinematic, prog-rock band Open2.o are my guests for episode 1376! Their latest single, "Epsilon", which you'll hear on the show, is available wherever you stream or download your music. Go to o2oband.com  for music, videos, show dates and more. We have a great conversation about getting a music education, the story behind the name, finding their sound, how they compose music, being a progressive band in the Austin scene, playing in cover bands vs. original bands, and much more. I had a great time getting to know these talented folks. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1375: Fastball Talks About "Sonic Ranch" in Collaboration with MAGNET Classics Podcast!

Hello friends! For Episode 1375, I’ve partnered with Hobart Rowland of theMAGNET Classics podcast series for an illuminating chat with Miles Zunigaand Tony Scalzo of Austin’s Fastball. The Grammy-nominated power-popstalwarts are celebrating 30 years with the release of their ninth studioalbum, Sonic Ranch. The LP’s ultra-catchy first single, “Rather Be Me ThanYou,” is out now. Sonic Ranch was largely produced by Grammy-winningTexas treasure David Garza. It’s set for release on June 14. In themeantime, check out “Rather Be Me Than You,” find tour dates and more at fastballtheband.com. I has a great time catching up with my old friends. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
 
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Episode 1374: Kimmie Rhodes Returns!

Hello friends! Legendary singer-songwriter, artist, playwright, author, actress, and all-around bad-ass, Kimmie Rhodes returns to the show for episode 1374! Her latest album, the gorgeous, Hypnotized is available wherever you stream or download your jams. Kimmie will be on tour in the U.K. and Ireland in May, but you can see her in Austin this Monday 4/8 with our band, Happyland at The Saxon Pub. Go to kimmierhodes.com for tour dates, show info, music and much more. We have a great conversation about making Hypnotized with her son, Gabriel Rhodes playing and producing, how staying engaged as an artist keeps her inspired, her duet memoir with Joe Gracey "Radio Dreams", working with Willie, Waylon, and Chris Difford, she explains why Lubbock was such a fertile area for artists and creatives, our band Happyland, living in a world with no Tom Petty, and much more. I had a great time learning about Kimmies adventures. I'm sure you will too. Let's get Down!
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Episode 1373: Katrina Cain / Ian Green Checks In About Nané Day!

Hello friends! We have a double-header for you today. Americana-pop artist, Katrina Cain Talks about her new EP, "Gold" (out Fri. 4/5), her new single and video, "New Mercedes", growing up in the Northeast, living in L.A. and Nashville, going full-time musician, showcase gigs vs. money gigs, songwriting, touring, her time on The Voice season 15, and much more. Go to katrinacain.com  for show dates, music, videos, and more. I had a great time getting to know Katrina. I'm sure you will too. 
 
It's been two years since we lost singer and songwriter Daniel Sahad from the amazing rock/soul band, Nané. This Sunday, April 7th, at Empire Control Room and Garage, Nané will return with Quentin Arispe filling in for Daniel for Nané Day. Find out more about the event and get Tickets HERE. So, before we hear from Katrina, I sit down for a short convo with Nané guitarist and songwriter, Ian Green to talk about the event and how he's been doing over the last couple of years. Two great convos. One great show. Enjoy!
 
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Episode 1372: Tracy De Sa

Hello friends! French based pop & hip-hop artist, and feminist, Tracy De Sa is my guest for episode 1372! Tracy was in the U.S. for SXSW this year and stopped by for a chat before her showcase at the International Hip-hop Showcase. Go to tracydesa.com for music, videos and more. She was born in Goa, India, but left with her mother as a child to escape her mother's arranged marriage, and was raised in Portugal and Spain. She now lives in France. We have a great conversation about her work with other women with her Pussy Talks interviews with women from all over the world, her views on life as  a modern woman, writing songs with purpose, touring Europe, romance, and much more! I had a great time getting to know Tracy. I'm sure you will too. 
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Episode 1371: Jason Mellard, Director of the Center for Texas Music History

Hello friends! Cultural historian Jason Mellard, director of the Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University is my guest for episode 1371! We have a fascinating conversation about the Center for Texas Music History and their role in the preservation and study of Texas and Southwest music, The Journal of Texas Music History, the Texas Music Museum, the rich cultural diversity in Texas music, hip-hop in Texas, and much much more. Find out more about The Center for Texas Music History HERE. I had a great time getting to know Jason. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!
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