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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! Chase Anderson and Joe Miles from Austin based, electronic/shoegaze/rock band, Elegant Tiger are my guests for episode 1442! Their debut album, Off/On/On/On is available now on all streaming services. Go to eleganttiger.band for music, show dates and more. We have a great conversation about making Off/On/On/On after the pandemic and …
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Hello friends! KUTX and KUT radio personality and podcaster, Laurie Gallardo is my guest for episode 1441! On Laurie's new podcast, "(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen", guests answer the question, "What is the darkness to you?" and that question leads to some pretty amazing answers. She's just released episode 8 with her guest John Doe (X). You can find…
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Hello friends! Musician, producer, engineer, bass tech, and now content creator Bobby Landgraf is my guest for episode 1440! While on tour with Pantera as Rex Brown's bass tech, Bobby started filming the experience of touring the world for himself and the crew on his phone. He started putting the videos up on YouTube as "Crew From Hell 2.0" and peo…
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Hello friends! Nashville-based artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Dex Green is my guest for episode 1439! As an engineer and producer Dex has worked with Elvis Costello, Margo Price and Shemekia Copeland, which earned him a GRAMMY nomination for mixing and engineering her 2022 album Done Come Too Far on 3Sirens Music Group. His debut solo a…
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Hello friends! Nick Spyker, Tal Spackman, and Connor Montoya from San Antonio based, Country & Western string band, Righteous Intonation and Americana singer-songwriter, Anna La Mare are my guests for episode 1438! Righteous Intonation has just released their first studio album, Vaqueros and they're on tour with Anna in support of the album. You ca…
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Hello friends! Keyboard playing songwriter, Micah Motenko from Austin soul band, Motenko returns to the show for episode 1437! Their new EP, "To Grow" drops this Friday, October 25th and they're celebrating with a release show at The Coral Snake in Austin that same night. go to motenkomusic.com for all things Motenko. Micah and I have a great conve…
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Hello friends! We have a double-header today. Nashville-based artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Conner Youngblood is my guest for episode 1436! His new album, Cascades, Cascading, Cascadingly is available now wherever you stream or download music on Missing Piece Records. Go to conneryoungblood.com for music, videos, tour dates and more. W…
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Hello friends! Austin based, singer-songwriter William Harries Graham returns to the show for episode 1435! His new album, the gorgeous Annie's House drops on Friday, October 25th on Strolling Bones Records. He'll also be celebrating the release of Annie's House on Saturday, October 26th at The Continental Club with his dad, Jon Dee Graham also on …
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Hello friends! Legendary singer-songwriter, Iain Matthews is my guest for episode 1434! Iain's 38th solo album, the gorgeous, How Much Is Enough comes out on October 25th wherever you listen to music. He'll be hitting the West Coast on tour in 2025. Go to iainmatthews.nl for tour dates, music, and more. We have a great conversation about making How…
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Hello friends! Ron Byrd from Austin based, indie-rock band, Molecular Steve is my guest for episode 1433! Their self-titled debut album is available on streaming services and vinyl on Strolling Bones Records. You can catch Molecular Steve at the Austin City Limits Music Festival this Sunday, 10/13 at 12:30 on the T-Mobile stage. Go to molecularstev…
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Hello friends! Music legend Ray Benson from Asleep At The Wheel is my guest for episode 1432! Ray just released his first reggae album, Swingin' And Skankin', produced by Doctor Dread and recorded in Jamaica, and it's available wherever you stream or download music. Go to raybenson.com for music, Asleep At The Wheel info, tour info, and more. Ray a…
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Hello friends! We have a double-header today. Texas radio legend, from "The Todd and Don Show" on KLBJ AM and much more, Don Pryor is my guest for episode 1431! For more than 120 years, Members of the Pryor family have been performers, producers and managers in show business. We have a great conversation about talk radio, growing up with his broadc…
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Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to October 27, 2023 for episode 1325 with Bryan Bassett from legendary 70's multi-platinum, classic rock band, Foghat. Below are my original notes from the show. Enjoy! Legendary, multi-Platinum, classic rock band, Foghat, the band that brought you the classics "Slow Ride", "…
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Hello friends! Nashville based singer-songwriter, Jett Holden is my guest for episode 1430! Jett's new album, The Phoenix drops next Friday, October 4th on Black Opry Records. Find Jett's music, tour dates and more HERE. We have a great conversation about making The Phoenix with producer Will Hoge, growing up in Virginia, moving to nashville to mak…
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Hello friends! Writer, actor, and poet Karl Anderson, and musician-producer Rob Halverson of The Anderson / Halverson Experience are my guests for episode 1429! Their debut album, featuring 25 spoken word gems, Get Ready For The Wild Ride is available to stream or on vinyl at karlanderson.bandcamp.com. We have a fantastic conversation about how thi…
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Hello friends! Musician and author of White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story, Sean Kelley and Continental Drifter and Guitar player of The Bangles, Vicki Peterson are my guests for episode 1428. White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story follows ten disparate musicians from humble beginnings at a dive bar residency in …
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Hello friends! Trumpet player and Mike Sailors is my guest for episode 1427! He has a new jazz album with Elias Haslanger called, "Elias Haslanger Meets Mike Sailors" and it's available wherever you stream music. Go to mikesailors.com for more information. Mike and I have a great conversation about Making his first album of his own with Elias Hasla…
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Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, radio personality, and the first guest of this podcast, Suzanna Choffel returns for episode 1426! Suzanna's latest album, the gorgeous, Bird By Bird, produced by Davíd Garza drops on 9/27. She's celebrating with a dual release show with Kelley Mickwee at The State Theater here in Austin on Saturday, September 28th!…
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Hello friends! Austin based, singer-songwriter Kelley Mickwee returns to the show for episode 1425! Her new album, the gorgeous and soulful Everything Beautiful drops on Friday, September 27th on all streaming platforms. Kelley is celebrating the release of Everything Beautiful on Saturday, Sept. 28th at The State Theater with a dual release show w…
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Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to September 12, 2023 for episode 1312 with Jock Bartley from legendary 70's soft rock band, Firefall. Below are my original notes from the show. Enjoy! Hello friends! Jock Bartley, founding member of legendary 70's band, Firefall is my guest for episode 1312! Firefall's late…
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Hello friends! Astro traveling pleasure junkie David Starbuckle is my guest for episode 1424! David is releasing a debut album and movie called "Bang! It's David Starbuckle". "Bang! It's David Starbuckle: The Movie" will premiere at AFS Cinema on September 26th. It's a listening party and feature film all in one! Audiences will enjoy ten music vide…
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Hello friends! Austin based, Americana/blues/shoegaze artist Rett Smith is my guest for episode 1423! Rett's latest album, A Weighted Remorse drops on all streaming services and vinyl on September 13th on Imperial/Republic Records. He'll be celebrating the release with a show in Austin at The Mohawk on Saturday, September 14th and then heading out …
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Hello friends! Psychologist Dr. Aaron Rochlen, Ph.D., founder of Under The Rock is my guest for episode 1422! Under The Rock is an innovative live-music series featuring acoustic sets & lyrical discussions from top artists in an award winning listening space, Quack's Soundspace in South Austin. They've just added a show featuring Bob Schneider and …
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Hello friends! Austin based, Americana artist Beth Lee is my guest for episode 1421! Her latest album, Hardly Matters, drops on October 25, but you can hear the singles, "Blue Skies" and "Only You" wherever you stream your jams, vinyl and CD. She'll be celebrating the release of Hardly Matters at Skylark Lounge on Sunday, October 27th. Go to bethle…
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Hello friends! Austin based drummer, Ashlyn Shanafelt is my guest for episode 1420! You might know Ashlyn from her work with The Reverent Few, Scotty Bee and the Hive, Scott Strickland, Bleeding Heart Confessionals, or sitting in with Madam Radar or PAACK. She'll actually be playing with Scott Strickland tonight (8/23) at Antone's. You can find Ash…
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Hello friends! Austin based photographer Matt Lankes is my guest for episode 1419! Matt has an extensive client list that includes HBO, LiveStrong, Fox Searchlight, Texas Monthly, New York Times, Amazon, Netflix, Time Inc., Newsweek, Austin Monthly, Lee Jeans, CBS, Random House, Warner Brothers, EMI, Sony, Universal, and many more. He currently has…
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Hello friends! Austin based, singer-songwriter Scott Strickland returns to the show for episode 1418! Scott has a big show coming up here in Austin next Friday, August 23rd at the legendary Antone's Nightclub with special guest Jo James. You can get tickets for the show HERE. You can also go to scottstricklandband.com for show info, music, videos, …
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Hello friends! Shannon Rierson, founder of Austin based, vinyl label, Flak Records is my guest for episode 1417! Flak Records is a vinyl record label for underground rock music. They have an impressive roster of great artists, like Eric Hisaw, Daily Worker, The Stayers, The Wood Roses recent guests, Larry Seaman, Parker Woodland and many more. go t…
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Hello friends! Songwriter, artist, and producer, Stephen Doster returns to the show for episode 1416! Stephen's new career-spanning compilation, A Passing Train - A Compilation, featuring released and unreleased material from 1980-2024 comes out on Sept. 6th, but if you pre-order it now, you'll get it now. The double-CD comes with amazing liner not…
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Hello friends! The amazingly talented, multi-instrumentalist Chris Nine is my guest for episode 1415! You might know Chris from the many bands she actively plays in like Stella and the Very Messed, Schatzi, Yacht Z, Brass in Pocket, Tender Wolf, Devotees, Wings Over Austin, and even more. She spent 12 years playing with the live karaoke band, Karao…
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Hello friends! Nashville based, singer-songwriter Grace Pettis returns to the show for episode 1414! Her latest album, the beautiful and cathartic, Down To The Letter, Produced by Mary Bragg (Natalie Price), mixed by Jon Estes (Robyn Hitchcock, Dolly Parton) is available now on MPress Records. Down To The Letter chronicles the end of a marriage and…
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Hello friends! Legendary, Austin power-pop artist Larry Seaman returns to the show for episode 1413! Larry's latest release, the powerful Ernesto Sardonicus, is available now on all streaming services, CD, and vinyl on FLAK Records. go to larryseamanartmusic.com for music, show dates, art, and more. We have a great conversation about making Ernesto…
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Hello friends! Mike Harmeier from roots country band, Silverada is my guest for episode 1411! Their self-titled album is available now wherever on all streaming services and vinyl. They are playing tomorrow, Sat. 8/3 at Haute Spot in Austin. Go to silverada.com for music, tour dates, music, and more. We have a great conversation about rebranding th…
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Hello friends! Modern-day, classic crooner L.C. Franke is my guest for episode 1411! His new album, the gorgeous Still In Bloom is available now wherever you stream your music and on vinyl. L.C. and his small orchestra are celebrating the release of Still In Bloom with a release show this Saturday, August 3rd at The State Theater here in Austin wit…
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Hello friends! Peter Holsapple from legendary, and influential power-pop band, The dB's is my guest for episode 1410! Their 1981 album, Stands For Decibels, originally released on the UK-based Albion label, was known as one of the great "lost" power-pop albums of the 80's until now. Stands For Decibels is available now wherever you stream your musi…
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Hello friends! I hope you're all hanging on to your sanity. Austin, ethereal-rock band, March and Beauty are back for episode 1409! Their new single, the gender equality and women's rights anthem, "Change" is out now wherever you stream or download your music. They're celebrating the release of "Change" with a show this Thursday, July 25th at The M…
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Hello friends! Matt Lowell, frontman for Los Angeles based, rock band, Lo Moon is my guest for episode 1408! Their latest album, the gorgeous, I Wish You Way More Than Luck is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. Lo Moon will be heading to Europe and U.K. in October and touring the U.S string in November. Go to lomoonofficlial.c…
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Hello friends! Jaime Ospina from Austin Colombian funk / Caribe soul band, Superfonicos is my guest for episode 1407! Their latest album, the celebratory Renaceré (Re-na-ce-ré) which means “I will be reborn” in Spanish, drops this Friday, July 19th on Spaceflight Records. Superfonicos is celebrating in Austin with an instore at Waterloo Records on …
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Hello friends! Songwriter, producer, and business woman extraordinaire Brandi Warden is my guest for episode 1406! Brandi comes from a music industry family that has had 8 decades of someone in the family having a song on the billboard charts. Brandi is no different. She most recently co-wrote and co-produced the album Jackpot! by her husband's ban…
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Hello friends! Akina Adderley and Andy Beaudoin from Austin, "jazz-adjacent" band Nori are my guests for episode 1405! The five-piece band which also features Erik Telford, Nick Litterski, and Aaron Allen, have been putting out music since 2016. Nori, along with a nine-piece string orchestra, has a Nina Simone tribute show this Saturday, July 13th …
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Hello friends! Alt-folk-pop, singer-songwriter, and record label owner Rachael Sage is my guest for episode 1404! Rachael's latest album, Another Side, an acoustic reimagining of her critically acclaimed album, The Other Side, is available now wherever you do music. Go to rachaelsage.com for music, videos, tour dates, and more. We have a great conv…
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Hello friends! Irish born, Austin based singer-songwriter, and entrepreneur Andrea Magee returns to the show for episode 1403! Andrea is currently gearing up for her second annual, Andrea Magee's She Rises Festival taking place Labor Day weekend at Kit Carson Park in Taos, New Mexico, featuring performances by Yola, KT Tunstall, Jade Bird, Mary Gau…
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Prominent Austin music journalist, author, and historian Michael Corcoran passed away. He was best known for writing for The Austin American-Statesman, The Dallas Morning News, SPIN Magazine, The National Lampoon and many more. He'll be missed by the Austin music and arts community. Rest in peace, Michael. This conversation in from episode 133 rele…
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Hello friends! Jackie Popovec and John Anthony from Youngstown, Ohio, pop-rock band, The Vindys are my guests for episode 1402! The Vindys are heading out on tour with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo starting next Saturday, July 6th in Atlantic City, NJ. Go to thevindys.com for tour dates, music, videos, merch and more! We have a great conversation ab…
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Hello friends! Texas-based NAACP award-winning author, lauded songwriter, Grammy-nominated producer, andmultimedia storyteller The Reverend Shawn Amos returns to the show for episode 1401! His latest album, the 70's soul and funk inspired, Soul Brother No. 1 is available wherever you stream your jams. Go to shawnamos.com for music, his book "Cookie…
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Hello friends! We made it to 1400 episodes! Thank you for listening. We have a double-header for episode 1400! Brady Stablein, singer and guitar player from Nashville based, rock and roll band, Brother Elsey joins me. Brother Elsey, made up of siblings Brady Stablein (vocals and guitar), Beau Stablein (bass), and Jack Stablein (lead guitar), plus h…
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Hello friends! Rosie Flores and Fausto Faustito drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter Chris Sensat, is my guest for episode 1399! His debut, full-length, self-titled album is out today, Friday, June 21st on Mule Kick Records wherever you stream your music. Go to chrissensat.com for music, videos and more. We have a great conversatio…
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Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Curtis McMurtry returns to the show for episode 1398! Curtis has just released the first of four forthcoming albums inspired by seasons (in this case, spring), The Pollen & The Rot, is available now on Bandcamp or wherever you stream music. You can see Curtis live this Sunday, 6/…
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Hello friends! Juno, Academy, and Grammy award nominated songwriter, composer, and producer Stephan Moccio has written songs for Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, James Blunt, Seal, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion and many many more. Now he's stepped out of the mainstream and released a gorgeous instrumental piano album, Legends, Myths and Lavender on…
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Hello friends! Austin based, Americana singer-songwriter Steven Ray Will is my guest for episode 1396! His new album, Sex and Lies and Petty Crime, comes out later this summer, but he's released the first single "Lorraine" and it's available on all stream services. Go to stevenraywill.com for music, show dates and more. We have a great conversation…
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