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Hello friends! Mario Matteoli and Darren Sluyter from Austin's bad boys of bluegrass, Weary Boys are my guests for episode 1615! After a 19 year break, Weary Boys are back with their 7th album, DARKHORSE out next Friday, November 6th. They're celebrating the release that same day with an instore at Waterloo Records at 5:30 pm and show later that night at C-Boys Heart and Soul here in Austin. Go to...

This is a hard one... Author, attorney, and hero to me, Mark Pryor passed away a few weeks ago. My heart goes out to his wife sarah and their three kids. Mark was best known for his mystery novels featuring Hugo Marston, a former FBI agent from Texas, and now head of security at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. He was a defense attorney for the last few years, but I know him from when he was the lead pr...

Hello friends! I have a great big show for you guys today! Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, author and troubadour, Mary Gauthier returns to the show for episode 1614! Her latest album, the appropriately titled Reckoning on Soundly/Thirty Tigers, is available now wherever you do your music. Mary heads out on tour in November with Americana heroes The Jayhawks. Go to marygauthier.com for music, t...

Hello friends! Josh Robbins from Austin based, cinematic "arts-rock" band The Invincible Czars is my guest for episode 1613! The Invincible Czars have been making adventurous, fun music with a cinematic flare for lovers of everything in the “other” category since 2003. For the last couple of months they've been touring the U.S. and Canada performing live original soundtracks to classic, silent hor...

Hello friends! Austin based singer-songwriter, artist, and author Owen Temple is my guest for episode 1612! Owen's newest album, Closer, Says Love comes out this Friday, October 23rd and his gorgeous book that accompanies the the album, "Watch It Shine - Drawings, Watercolors, and Lyrics" is available now. Go to owentemple.com for music, books, tour dates, and more. We have a great conversation ab...

Hello friends! Austin-based grunge/trip-hop artist e.lissa faden is my guest for episode 1611! Her debut EP, "Daisy Chain", produced by fellow rocker, Dossey, drops next Friday, October 23rd and she's celebrating with a release show that same night at Fortune Teller ATX. Go to elissafaden.com for show info, music, videos, and more. We have a great conversation about making "Daisy Chain" with produ...

Hello friends! Singer-songwriters Ray Prim and Robert Jason Becker, former frontmen of Austin 90's bands, 7 Stones and Sunflower are my guests for episode 1610! Sunflower and 7 Stones are playing a reunion show at Hanover's in Pflugerville on Saturday, October 24th with Robert's solo band opening the show. Tap HERE for more info on the event. We have a great conversation about coming up in the Aus...

Hello friends! Providence, Rhode Island based singer-songwriter Brooke Annibale is my guest for episode 1609! Brooke's new album, Bolder Font is available now wherever you do music. Go to brookeannibale.com for music, show dates, and more. We have a great conversation about almost quitting music until she found her spark that led her to creative reinvention, producing Bolder Font herself, learning...

Hello friends! My dear old friend, former soundman, and tour manager Mark Davis worked in concert halls and record stores from 1977 until he retired in 2020. His brilliant ears, clear headedness, and wonderful personality kept him on the road for 40 years. When Mark wasn't touring with bands like HUM, Paramore, Unified Theory, and many more, he worked in record stores, sharing his love and deep kn...

Hello friends! Austin based, dark, techno-pop artist Caleb De Casper returns to the show for episode 1607! Caleb's latest album, Delirium drops next summer, but he has a host of singles he's been releasing over the last few months. Caleb will also be playing at Cheer Up Charlies on Thursday, October 29th. Go to calebdecasper.com for music, show dates, videos, and more. We have a great conversation...

Hello friends! Nashville based, singer-songwriter Cassandra Coleman is my guest for episode 1606! Her new EP, "End Of Your Love" is available now on Warner Records. Cassandra and her band will be playing at Austin City Limits Festival on Friday, October 9th at 2 pm at the Tito's Handmade Vodka Stage. Go to cassandracoleman.com for tour dates and show info, music, videos, and more. We have a great...

Hello friends! Nashville based artist, songwriter, and producer Mary Bragg is my guest for episode 1605! Mary's new album Secrets To Strangers comes out on October 16th on Single Lock Records. She's currently on tour and will be touring in support of the album for the rest of the year. Go to marybragg.com for tour dates, music, and more. We have a great conversation about making Sectrets To Strang...

Hello friends! Singer-songwriter Graham Weber, frontman of Austin, rock and roll band Restos returns to the show for episode 1604! Their new album, In Plain View drops this Saturday, September 26th on all streaming services, CD, and vinyl. They'll be celebrating the release here in Austin with an instore at Waterloo Records on Friday, September 25th at 5:30 pm and an official release show at The C...

Hello friends! Denver based singer-songwriter Maddie Medley is my guest for episode 1603! Maddie's latest album, the lush and dreamy Fawn's Enemy comes out next Friday, 9/25 on Soundly Music / Thirty Tigers. She'll be celebrating with a release show at The Basement in Nashville on Saturday, 9/26. Go to maddiemedley.com for tour dates, music and more. Maddie and I have a great conversation about ma...

Hello friends! Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Chris Pierce is my guest for episode 1602! His latest album, Songs For The Heavy Hearted is out now on all streamers, CD, and vinyl. If you're at Americana Fest this week, you can catch Chris at Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown, after that, he'll be on tour on the east coast and southeast. Go to chrispierce.com for tour dates, music, an...

Hello friends! Nashville based singer-songwriter Lily Meola is my guest for episode 1601. You might have seen Lily earlier this year at Luck Reunion at SXSW, on the road supporting the Willie Nelson & Family tour, or Willie's 4th of July Picnic. Her latest album Lucky To Be is available now on all streaming platforms. Go to lilymeolamusic.com for tour dates, videos, merch, and more. We have a...

Hello friends! Singer, songwriter, author, and advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, Courtney Santana is my guest for episode 1600!  After decades of singing back-up for the likes of Shinyribs, Jesse Dayton, and others and singing on over 30 albums, Courtney has released her debut album, the deeply soulful Living Through It All available now on all streamers, vinyl, and CD on Hardcharger Recor...

Hello friends! Musician, animator, and filmmaker Andrew Leeper is my guest for episode 1599! Andrew co-wrote, edited, animated and helped produce "You Can Color Outside The Lines: The Story Of The Big Boys" a documentary about Austin punk pioneers, Big Boys. Go to youcancoloroutsidethelines.com for screenings, info, merch, and more. Andrew and I have a great conversation about the importance of pr...

Hello Friends! Singer-songwriter, actress, film maker and three time Austin Music Award winner, Patricia Vonne returns to the show for episode 1598! Her 10th album, My Heart's Got A Mind Of It's Own,  produced by Rick Del Castillo, comes out on September 25th and she's celebrating the release with a show at The Continental Club here in Austin that same night, Go to patriciavonne.com for show dates...

Hello friends! Singer-songwriter Jenny Reynolds returns to the show for episode 1597! Jenny's latest album, Willow & Stone is out now and has been burning up the NACC chart. Willow & Stone was produced by Mark Hallman and features a host of Austin luminaries including Nöelle Hampton, Betty Soo, Gabriel Rhodes, Barbara Nesbitt, Chip Dolan and more. Jenny is celebrating the release with a bi...

Hello friends! Singer-songwriter and bass player Ruby Dice returns to the show for episode 1596! Ruby has a new album about Austin called Take Me Back coming out this Friday, August 28th and featuring some of the town's brightest stars like Shinyribs, Suzanna Choffel, Nakia, and more. She's celebrating the release with release shows on Friday, 8/28 at The Continental Club in Houston and Saturday,...

Hello friends! Singer-songwriter and mandolin player Lincoln Mick from Nashville based Americana pop band, The Arcadian Wild returns to the show for episode 1595! Their new album, Make It Out Alive came out last Friday and is available now. They'll be Touring for the rest of the year and might be in Austin in January. Go to thearcadianwild.com for tour dates, music, videos, and more. We have a gre...

Hello friends! Flickerstick frontman Brandin Lea is my guest for episode 1594! After a decade hiatus, Dallas based, alternative-rock band, Flickerstick is back with a gorgeous new album, Superluminal, available on vinyl, CD, and wherever you stream. They've been touring and they have a new documentary coming out soon called, "Flickerstick: Band on the Brink". Go to flickersticlofficial.com for mus...

Hello friends! Houston based singer-songwriter, activist, writer, producer, orator, actress, model, and lead singer of The Suffers, Kam Franklin is my guest for episode 1593! Her Debut solo album, Land of the Neon Sun, co-produced by Margo Price drops on August, 28th on Homegirl Island Records/Missing Piece Records. Go to kamfranklin.com for music, tour dates, and more. We have a great conversatio...

Hello friends! Saxophonist, composer, and band leader Elias Haslanger returns to the show for episode 1592! His latest album, Legacy is out now on all streaming platforms, CD, and vinyl. Go to elijazz.com for music, show dates, lessons, and more. You can see Elias' Church on Monday shows every Monday at 8:30 at The Continental Club Gallery. I highly recommend it. We have a great conversation about...