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JOHNNY GOUDIE TOP FIVE RECORDS

May 26th, 2020

Today I am rapping with Johnny Goudie. He’s a staple in the Austin music scene and has his own podcast called How did I get here. He’s been in multiple bands including Mr. Rocket baby, Goudie and he now performs under his name. One thing I did not know about him was that he lived in Mexico. I sure do love Mexico.

We talk about how My Bloody Valentine uses a ton of loops and it’s hard to distinguish if what you are hearing is a guitar or keys. He describes their sound as a symphony of noise. We talk about how Tom Petty was on the verge of becoming an amazing songwriter but still had his aggressive youth mannerisms. I love how he said that the Velvet Underground spent $10 thousand on an album that created 10 thousand bands.

Close your eyes. You’re back on that desert island again. What five records do you have? Until next time.

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https://www.thebiggunshow.com

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DAVE SCHER TOP FIVE RECORDS

May 12th, 2020

This whole COVID pandemic is throwing everyone for a loop. Bars are closed. Restaurants are closed. The only live music is now live streamed. Service industry workers, musicians and artists can’t work. The economy has hit the crapper and oil prices just went negative recently. In short our world has been turn up on it’s head. Crazy.

I’ve figured out how to do a decent podcast so I am going to keep on doing it. It took a little figuring out but I have decided that using Zoom with a dynamic mic and an audio interface is doing the job pretty dern good.

Tonight I’m talking to Dave Scher. I met him about 6 to 8 months ago at CBoys when his girlfriend was rocking the venue with her all female band called Girl PAACK. I told him about this podcast and we tried to schedule an episode, but alas, he HAD to go on tour with Eric Johnson. I guess I can let that slide, right? Anyway, he is a phenomenal guitarist. His main axe is a strat which does nothing but NOT surprise me.

I really love how he describes the music that has influenced him as colored, transparent and believable. He describes Roy Buchanan’s Tele as liquid smooth, wild tone and glassy. He talks about listening to Rage Against the Machine on a high school bus and that makes me realize how old I am.

Let’s get to the conversation. But first…

Close your eyes. You’re stranded on a desert island. What 5 records do you have?

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Jay Stiles Top Five Records

April 28th, 2020

Today I am speaking with Jay Stiles AKA Crystal Finger. I met Jay when I was playing in an Austin club called the Rattle Inn. We we’re playing after him. Once he was done, he asked if I wanted keys. He said, “I’ve got a pretty good ear if you’re into it.” I remember smiling as I said sure. Since then he sits in with The Big Gun Show. He’s got the look. He’s got the chops. And so fun to play with.

He talks about how he studied with Victor Wooten and how he relates to mangled musicians

Close your eyes. You're on that desert island again. What five records do you have?

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JAY STILES SOCIAL

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NICK JAMES TOP FIVE RECORDS

March 17th, 2020

I’m talking to Nick James. His real last name is Boettcher but everyone knows how to pronounce James over Boettcher. He’s the lead guitar of the Reverent Few, a killer Austin band with a ton of soul and groove. I loved talking with Nick about his top five. It’s just so lovely how everyone picks their top five for different reasons. Some day I will understand Bob Dylan. Believe me. I want to get it. I just don’t yet.

They’ve got an album coming out later this month on Saturday, March 28th, at the Continental Club. They hit the stage at 10pm. It’s gonna be epic. You should really check this out.

If you want to check out the Reverent Few on social or the web

www.thereverentfew.com

Close your eyes. You’re back on that desert island again. What five records do you have?

Until next time...

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AJ Vallejo’s Top Five Records

March 3rd, 2020

Tonight I am talking to AJ Vallejo. AJ is the frontman of Austin’s legendary rock band called Vallejo. He has produced my band’s two albums and was Producer of the Year from 2014 thru 2016. He’s an amazing guitarist and vocalist and I am honored to call him my friend.

You're going to love AJ’s top 5. Motorhead would never be in mine but I guess I can see why it’s in his. If I had to guess one of AJ’s I would have scored as I knew RATT would be one of them.

My favorite part of this episode was what AJ was wearing. It was Halloween night and he showed up as Prince. He had the gold chains hanging in his face. Really made me laugh.

Close your eyes. You’re now on a desert island. What 5 records do you have?

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AJ SOCIAL:

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https://www.instagram.com/ajvallejo/

MY SOCIAL:

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https://www.facebook.com/mytopfiverecords

CAMPFIRE GATHERING:

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PATRICE PIKE’S TOP FIVE RECORDS

February 4th, 2020

Tonight I am speaking with Patrice Pike. She’s been in Austin as long as I have. She actually was one of the people that inspired me to start chasing music. Tonight she inspired me to let some episodes be longer than the 30 to 40 minute length that I thought was originally appropriate.

We talk about how all the records that she picked were before she turned 24 and how they are all her mother’s fault. Mom was playing Songs in the Key of Life to her when she was three! I love how she says that Prince throws SEXY LOVE DARTS and that Stevie Wonder’s voice is a kind of fingerprint.

Campfire Gathering is coming up next month. I am the Camp Counselor/Director. It's between the two SXSW weekends in March.

Let’s get to the conversation. But first…

Close your eyes. You’re stranded on a desert island. What 5 records do you have?

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PATRICE SOCIAL:

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MY SOCIAL:

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CAMPFIRE GATHERING:

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Rosie Flores Top Five Records

January 21st, 2020

In this episode I am talking with Rosie Flores. She is a friend and she is my guitar teacher. She has won multiple Ameripolitan awards as well as a Peabody Award for her narration of the documentary "Whole Lotta Shakin". She has an actual day named after her in Austin on August 31^st and was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2007. She’s been on both Austin City Limits and Late Night With Conan Obrien. It’s pretty awesome having one of your good friends as a hero.

In 2012 she released WORKING GIRLS GUITAR and in 2019 she dropped her long awaited blues album called SIMPLE CASE OF THE BLUES. Please check them out. They’re amazing.

Close your eyes. You’ve been locked up for 10 years. What 5 records do you have?

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ROSIE SOCIAL:

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MY SOCIAL:

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CAMPFIRE GATHERING:

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Jeff Plankenhorn’s Top Five Records

January 7th, 2020

In this first episode of My Top Five Records, I'm talking with Jeff Plankenhorn. I think he might be the best multi-instrumentalist in Austin. If you’ve never seen him play at dobro or guitar, get out there. It’s epic.

Plank co-hosted Sun Radio’s Texas Radio Live at Guero’s a month or so ago so I brought down my mobile set up and we thought we could use the back room at Gueros… BUT… they had a big party back there so we went down to Jo’s Coffee. You’re going to hear some stuff in the background. Some cars, a motorcycle and maybe some tables being shuffled around. That’s OK because the conversation is incredible.

Close your eyes. You’ve been locked up for 10 years. What 5 records do you have?

PLANKS SOCIAL:

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