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”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 ...
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Hello friends! Multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and longtime Austinite Matt Hubbard returns to the show for episode 1392! Matt's new album, the beautiful, instrumental, solo piano album Grandpa's Piano comes out Friday, June 7th on all streaming platforms, vinyl, and sheet music. He's also celebrating with a release show that same night a…
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Hello friends! New York born, Austin based, visual and motion artist Amitai "Ami" Plasse is my guest for episode 1391! Ami's energetic live music animations have captured the spirit of Austin's live music culture. From his gonzo-style live iPad animations to live mural drawings backstage at ACL Fest and more. You can see Ami's work on Instagram or …
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Hello friends! Danny Dunlap, singer and guitar player from Austin, indie-rock band Gentlemen Rogues is my guest for episode 1390! Gentlemen Rogues' new album, Surface Noise is available now on Double Helix Records/Shifting Sounds on streaming and vinyl. Go to gentlemenrogues.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation a…
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Hello friends! Ugandan born singer-songwriter, Jon Muq is my guest for episode 1389! His debut album, Flying Away, produced by Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys comes out on May 31st on Easy Eye Sound. He'll be heading out on tour with Mavis Staples in Europe in June, but he'll be playing some release shows around Texas before he goes. See him Thurs…
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Hello friends! Kevin Collins, the driving force behind Austin, 13-piece funk, and indie rock band Kev Bev returns to the show for episode 1388! Their latest single/video "History Books" inspired by The History Channel's Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre documentary is available now where you stream your music. Go to kevbevmusic.com for show dat…
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Hello friends! Platinum selling singer-songwriter, and two-time Texas Music Hall of Famer, Monte Warden and drummer, co-producer Mas Palermo from Monte Warden and the Dangerous Few are my guests for episode 1387! Their new album, the gorgeous Jackpot! drops this Friday, May 17th on all streaming services, CD, and vinyl. Jackpot! was recorded live, …
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Hello friends! Singer, songwriter, guitar player, and co-founder of Wang Chung, Jack Hues is my guest for episode 1386! Wang Chung is kicking off headlining their Abducted By The 80's Tour of the U.S. right here in Austin next Friday, May 17th at The Railhouse in Kyle with shows in Houston and Dallas that weekend. The Motels and Naked Eyes are also…
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Hello friends! Austin, Americana rock band, Madam Radar return to the show for episode 1385! Kelly, Jace, Violet and Kody are embarking on their biggest project yet; a live album, film and documentary all being recorded next Saturday, May 18th at Austin's legendary Antone's Nightclub. Go to madamradar.com for tickets, music, videos, merch and more.…
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Hello friends! New Orleans based, singer-songwriter Anders Osborne is my guest for episode 1384! His latest album, the rock-based, Picasso's Villa, recorded in Anders’ hometown of New Orleans with an all-star cast of backing musicians,including Waddy Wachtel (Warren Zevon), Chad Cromwell (Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Joe Walsh), and Bob Glaub(Bob Dyl…
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Hello friends! Nashville based, singer-songwriter Tim Easton is my guest for episode 1383! His new album, Find Your Way drops on May 17th and he is out on tour now through the summer. He'll be in Texas in early June with a show on 6/5 at The Saxon Pub in Austin. Go to timeaston.com for tour dates, music, merch, and more. We have a great conversatio…
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Hello friends! I'm still covid-y, but feeling better each day. Austin based, singer-songwriter JM Stevens is my guest guest for episode 1382! His new LP, Nowhere to Land is available now on all streaming services, CD and vinyl. JM is currently on tour in the Northeast. Go to jmstevens.net for tour dates, music, and more. We have a great conversatio…
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Hello friends! I tested positive for covid yesterday and it sucks. I guess it's still out there, taking people out. Stay safe out there. Singer-songwriter, voice, piano and guitar instructor gfire is my guest for episode 1381! Her new EP, "Choosing My Own Colours", made using Austin's Live Music Fund Grant and comes out next Thursday, May 9th on st…
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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 Nash…
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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 vie…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Hello friends! For Episode 1375, I’ve partnered with Hobart Rowland of the MAGNET Classics podcast series for an illuminating chat with Miles Zuniga and Tony Scalzo of Austin’s Fastball. The Grammy-nominated power-pop stalwarts are celebrating 30 years with the release of their ninth studio album, Sonic Ranch. The LP’s ultra-catchy first single, “R…
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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 Mond…
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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, an…
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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 esc…
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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 M…
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Hello friends! Joe Kollar and Claire Byrne from Upstate NY-based Americana band Driftwood are my guests for episode 1370! Their latest album, December Last Call is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. They'll be playing shows all over the Northeast in April and May. Go to driftwoodtheband.com for tour dates, videos, merch and mo…
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Hello friends! Austin born, L.A. based, electro-art-rocker, Kym Priess, who plays under the name STUNTDRIVER is my guest for episode 1369! You can find STUNTDRIVER's 2021 album, Saga wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to stuntdrivermusic.com for all of your STUNTDRIVER needs. We have a great conversation about her crazy life story growin…
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Hello friends! I hope you had a wonderful SXSW. Austin School of Music founder, Dave Sebree and director, Jasmine Jew are my guests for episode 1368! The Austin School of Music and Rock Camp ATX will celebrate their 30th anniversaries next year and Dave and Jasmine tell us all about the origins of The School of Music, getting working musicians to b…
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Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 430 with legendary British singer-songwriter, Frank Turner! This episode was originally released on October 30, 2014. Below are my original notes from the show. Enjoy! My guest for episode 430 is the amazing singer/songwriter, Frank Turner! Frank was in Austin on t…
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Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, Danny Kiranos a.k.a. Amigo The Devil is my guest for episode 1367! His latest album, the amazing, Yours Until the War is Over is available now wherever you stream or download your music. Yours Until the War is Over is currently shooting up the Billboard charts and Amigo The Devil is out on the road supporting it. G…
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Hello friends! I hope you're all ready from SXSW 2024. Guitar playing singer-songwriter, David Jimenez from The Last Jimenez is my guest for episode 1366! The Last Jimenez will be playing a couple of SXSW shows on Friday 3/15 at The Continental Club Gallery at 8 pm, and The Soco Stomp at C-Boy's Heart and Soul on Sunday 3/17 at 2:30 pm. Find The La…
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Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 576 with Aaron Behrens and Jonas Wilson from The Midnight Stroll. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the SXSW Podcast Stage Presented by Tunein on Thursday, March 16th! This episode was originally released on March 21, 2917. Below are my origi…
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Hello friends! Jammy Violet from Austin dreamy, electronic, southern gothic band, Pelvis Wrestley is my guest for episode 1365! Their latest album, the gorgeous, Andy, or: The Four Horsegirls of the Apocalypse is available now wherever you stream or download your music. Pelvis Wrestley will be playing The Marshall Funhouse at The Parish on Friday m…
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Hello friends! Musical superhero, Roger Joseph Manning Jr. returns to the show for episode 1364! Roger's resumé includes co-piloting the likes of Jellyfish, Imperial Drag, The Lickerish Quartet, TV Eyes, and The Moog Cookbook, being Beck's touring keyboardist for over 25 years, and playing on thousands of recordings. In between all of his crazy gig…
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Hello friends! Venezuelan-American pop-rock artist Sisi is my guest for episode 1363! Her latest single/video, "Who's Gonna Worry About Me" is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. Sisi and I have a great conversation about growing up in Venezuela, moving to the U.S., songwriting, finding her band, playing ACL Fest 2023, singing …
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Hello friends! Austin based, pop-rock artist DOSSEY returns to the show for episode 1362! Her latest single, "Alone Together" feat. Jake Lloyd is available now wherever you stream or download music. She's also closing out her February residency, Glitter Grunge Fest, at the Hole In The Wall tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 28. Go to Dossey.World for show i…
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Juno nominated, Canadian First Nation musician, activist, and author, Adrian Sutherland is my guest for episode 1361! Adrian's second LP, Precious Diamonds comes out on March 19th wherever you stream or download your music. Go to adriansutherlandmusic.com for music, show dates and more. We have a great conversation about recording Precious Diamonds…
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Hello friends! Musician, songwriter, writer, podcast host and one of my favorite guitar players around, Adam Sultan returns to the show for episode 1360! Adam is releasing an EP in the next couple of months and has dropped the first single, "The Great Divide", and it's available where you stream or download your jams. His podcast, Friends With Defi…
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Hello friends! Australian, Nashville-based artist Wesley Dean returns to the show for episode 1359! Wesley's latest album, Music From Crazy Hearts drops on April 26th on all formats. You can find the first singles, "Burn The House" and "Don't Look Back" wherever you stream or download music. Go to wesleydeanmusic.com for music, videos, merch and mo…
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Hello friends! We have a double-header today. First up, I talk to Kevin Galloway from the recently reunited Uncle Lucius. Their new album, Like It's The Last One Left is available now wherever you stream or download music. It's also available on vinyl. Go to yourunclelucius.com for show dates, music, videos and more. Kevin and I have a great conver…
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Hello friends! The Journal of Texas Music History just released its 23rd volume featuring an in-depth oral history of Texas Black Rock Maverick, Bevis Griffin written by musician and research librarian at Texas State University, Jason Crouch. Bevis Griffin and Jason Crouch are my guests on the show today. We have a great conversation about the stor…
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Hello friends! Reggie O'Farrell from indie noise-pop band, The Western Civilization is my guest for episode 1356! Their new album, Fractions of a Whole drops next Friday, February 16th and they're celebrating with a release tour around Texas. They'll be playing at The 13th Floor in Austin on the 16th. Go to www.thewestercivilization.com for show da…
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It's a sad day in the world of music and radio today. Yesterday, legendary rock and roll madman, activist, thinker, talker, Mojo Nixon passed away. Mojo will be missed by so many. His musical reach was huge and he also had such an amazing impact on so many people on a personal level. Myself included. My thoughts are with his family and close friend…
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Hello friends! Renowned guitar player, band leader and singer/songwriter, James Mastro is my guest for episode 1355! His new solo album, Dawn of a New Error, featuring Ian Hunter and produced by Tony Shanahan, drops on February 21st on MPress Records. Go to www.jamesmastro.net for show dates, vinyl and more. We have a fantastic conversation about m…
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Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to January, 12, 2012, episode 652 with Steve Terebecki & Austin Jenkins from Austin rock band, White Denim! Below are my original notes from the show. Enjoy! My guests for episode 37 are, Steve Terebecki & Austin Jenkins from White Denim. The guys came by the apartment. I had…
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Hello friends! Music business consultant, podcaster, writer, musician, and producer, Lisa Machac is my guest for episode 1354! Lisa has a music business coaching company called Little City Sounds, writes for Tape-Op Magazine and is the director for Omni Sound Project, a music production and audio engineering publication, fostering an inclusive and …
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Hello friends! Austin based, singer-songwriter, Matt The Electrician returns to the show for episode 1353! His latest album, the gorgeous, The Ocean Knocked Me Down comes out this Friday, Feb 2nd and he's celebrating the release with a release show the next night, Saturday, Feb 3rd at The '04 Center here in Austin. Along with streaming services, Th…
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Hello friends! Nashville based, indie-folk artist, Izzy Heltai is my guest for episode 1352! Izzy's gorgeous and powerful, new EP, "Mostly Myself Again" is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to www.Izzyheltai.com for all of your Izzy needs. We have a great conversation about growing up in Western Massachusetts learning clas…
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Hello friends! Ellis Ludwig-Leone from Brooklyn based, indie-folk band, San Fermin is my guest for episode 1351! Their new album, Arms comes out on February 16th on their own label, Better Company Records. They're also heading out on a U.S. tour starting this spring and they'll be at The Parish in Austin on June 11th. Go to sanferminband.com for to…
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Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, master saw player, and Austin treasure, Guy Forsyth returns for episode 1350! Guy's latest release, the EP, "Rider" is available wherever you stream or download your music. Go to guyforsyth.com for music, show dates, and more. Guy and I have a great conversation about the emotional punch of "Rider" and working with…
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Hello friends! 3-time Austin Music Award recipient James Bookert (Whiskey Shivers/Wild Child) has been releasing dreamy, bedroom-pop music that he recorded in a liquor store for the last couple of years under the name, San Gabriel. San Gabriel is a 2023 Sonic Guild Grant recipient and will be showcasing at SXSW 2024. Go to sangabrielmusic.com for s…
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Hello friends! The new documentary, "Bloody & Bruised: The Untold Story of The Back Room" is the untold story of the most infamous heavy metal club to live and die in Austin, Texas, as told by the people who survived it. Today, the film's director, J. Budro Partida, and executive-producer, Ray Seggern are my guests for episode 1348! You can see the…
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Hello friends! New York-based one man band of multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter and producer Jonathon Linaberry, The Bones of J.R. Jones is my guest for episode 1347! His new album, Slow Lightening is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. The Bones of J.R. Jones just returned from a European tour and are about to head out o…
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