GG136: Trey Wright

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TREY WRIGHT, jazz guitarist and educator at Kennesaw State University, talks about teaching new musicians how to become self-sustaining "working artists" and how Joni Mitchell continues to inform his work.

Check him out on Sunday, Sept. 29, at VENKMAN’S in Old Fourth Ward where he’ll be performing "A Night of Joni Mitchell" with vocalist Laura Coyle, saxophonist Mace Hibbard (Lyle Lovett Large Band, bassist Robert Dickson and drummer Justin Chesarek (Jazz Percussion Professor at KSU).

We were delighted to welcome guitarist, composer, and educator Trey Wright and vocalist Laura Coyle for their first Blue Pickup Session. Here they are performing the standard "Too Close for Comfort". Blue Pickup Sessions is a space created for capturing and distributing creative performances - all from an Atlanta basement.

GG135: Ariel Fristoe of Out Of Hand Theater on Decatur Dinners

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Check out Ariel Fristoe’s OUT OF HAND THEATER and their fascinating plan to perform at 100 Dinners for 1000 People at the August 25, 2019 DECATUR DINNERS. Get thee to a dinner as a great way to have a civic discussion, delicious meal, and thought-provoking performance!
*Dogs of Rwanda, a prior play produced by OOH, was written by Sean Christopher Lewis

Out of Hand Theater makes games and shows in Atlanta. We produce plays in living rooms, cars, businesses and museums. We are committed to building community and making memories. Out of Hand is a proud member of the Arthur M Blank Family Foundation's Audience Building Roundtable.

GG134: Sassfolk and Nichole Palmietto of Found Stages

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SASSFOLK’s Jana & Ana talk about how they found each other to create beautiful Americana and Nichole Palmetto, of FOUND STAGES, explains their upcoming immersive theatre version of Frankenstein.

Atlanta's Jana & Ana of Sassfolk come by Wondershop for podcast episode 134 of http://www.goodgraciousshow.com. This is their song "HOME". http://www.sassfolk.com

GG133: Musician Tim Kohler and actress/director/promoter Amber A. Harris

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TIM KOHLER shares his musical upbringing and how he’s enjoying the community of music beyond the perimeter. You can catch a good taste of his talent below. AMBER A HARRIS is working on multiple projects at once - film, activism, and stage.

Tim Kohler plays DON'T on Good Gracious Show podcast in Atlanta, GA. Find Tim at https://tim-kohler.bandcamp.com/album/thank-you-for-sharing. More goodness at www.goodgraciousshow.com.

GG131: Sho Baraka & Kim Karris

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Musician, author, and artist SHO BARAKA talks about his latest projects and what inspires him. Kim Karris of the FOOD WELL ALLIANCE is talking up their plans to create better food options for Atlanta and this year's SOIL FESTIVAL on May 4th.

Sho Baraka's studio performance of his new song "Pedantic" off of 'The Narrative, Vol. 2: Pianos & Politics - EP.' Like this song? 'The Narrative, Vol. 2: Pianos & Politics - EP' is available to purchase, stream, and download.
Saturday, May, 4 2019 -- Food Well Alliance and Truly Living Well invite you to the 5th Annual Soil Festival -- and this year it’s bigger and better than ever! Soil Festival is a free event for all ages and serves to raise awareness around the benefits of using local compost to improve and maintain high quality soil and to grow healthy food. Come dig in, and meet fellow gardeners and local exhibitors all while enjoying great tunes and complimentary farm-to-table fare. Visit http://www.foodwellalliance.org/soil-fest-2019 to register now! (If you can get this in there) Soil Festival 2019 will feature: Educational workshops on gardening, composting, and beekeeping Children’s corner with garden-based activities and story time Variety of urban agriculture vendors Petting zoo for the kids! Free compost for your garden Complimentary farm-to-table food and fare

GG128: Musicians Allen Peterson & Glen DeMeritt with improv director/actor Amanda Rountree

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Allen Peterson & Glen DeMeritt talk about the PAYING YOUR DUES FAME STAGE on the Atlanta Beltline this summer each second Sunday, while AMANDA ROUNTREE talks about improv and all the lessons it teaches.

Thanks to ALEX GORDON for the wonderful music between segments!

GG126: Doc filmmaker Erin Bernhardt & Coffee Therapist Jason Waller

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Erin Bernhardt talks about her upcoming documentary CLARKSTON film and Jason Waller opens WALLER’s COFFEE in Decatur to serve java, music, and community support. Also, Alex Gordon HiFi tunes to weave it all together. Closing song was from Jason’s Georgia Mountain String Band.

Sat down and talked mental health and coffee with musician Jason Waller at WALLER'S Coffee in Decatur. A new home for musicians and community. https://www.wallerscoffeeshop.com/ http://www.goodgraciousshow.com

GG125: Morgan Rowe & author Brian Kirk

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Singer-songwriter MORGAN ROWE talks about her musical journey and horror author BRIAN KIRK shares why his Bram Stoker means so much to him and how his upcoming novel will keep you turning pages.

Check out ALEX GORDON HIFI for some of that groovy transition sounds done right.

GG123: Mystery author Susannah Stubbs as Endellion Palmer

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Endellion Palmer, Susannah Stubbs pen name, sits down and talks process of mystery writing, self-publishing, and interesting turns of phrases in her book, The Dead Woman Who Lived.

Show music by ALEX GORDON HI FI.

GG122: Singer Ansley Stewart and Laura Hennighausen of Freedom Park Conservancy

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ANSLEY STEWART shares her musical journey from Athens to Atlanta and Laura Hennighausen, Executive Director of FREEDOM PARK CONSERVANCY, shares plans for upcoming year to connect more people with Atlanta's massive greenspace.

Learn more about ALEX GORDON HI FI, whose music you heard on this episode, HERE.

Ansley Stewart performs for Good Gracious Show podcast at Wondershop in Atlanta, GA January 2019. http://www.goodgraciousshow.com http://www.ansleystewartmusic.com

GG121: Singer-songwriter Rob Vincent Agocs & Veoleo publishing's Janike Ruginis

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Time spent with VEOLEO children's book publisher Janike Ruginis and ROB VINCENT AGOCS who talks about his music and name changes.

Learn more about ALEX GORDON HI FI, whose music you heard on this episode, HERE.

Filmed in one take during the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 in Hiawassee, Georgia. I wanted to make a video that showed off the cool environment created by a total eclipse. There are so many videos out there of closeups of the eclipse. Not enough wide shots that show you the big picture.

GG115: Singer-songwriter Sara Rachele & E.R. from Charis Books and Charis Circle

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SARA RACHELE talked recording and played a couple tunes down at Wondershop.

E.R. from CHARIS CIRCLE and CHARIS BOOKS shared the history of this legendary Southeastern Feminist book store and their plans to move to Agnes Scott in the new year.

Sara Rachele performs for Good Gracious Show podcast at Wondershop in Atlanta, GA in 2018. Podcast #115 available at http://www.goodgraciousshow.com https://sararachele.bandcamp.com/#sararachele #southernmusic #goodgraciousshow #atlvarietyshow #gosouth

GG113: Musician Wilder Adkins and actor Minka Wiltz

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WILDER ADKINS shares his beautiful music.

MINKA WILTZ has an upcoming one-woman show with Out of Hand Theater being played out in homes around Atlanta.

ALEX GORDON HI FI plays that sweet baritone guitar music throughout.

Wilder Adkins performs for Good Gracious Show podcast at Wondershop in Atlanta, GA in 2018. Podcast #113 available at http://www.goodgraciousshow.com http://www.wilderadkins.com #wilderadkins #southernmusic #goodgraciousshow #atlvarietyshow #gosouth
Experience a hilarious play in private Atlanta homes. Shaking the Wind is the true story of black girl growing up in Atlanta. Funny, moving and filled with song, Minka Wiltz plays 10 characters from her youth ranging from street preachers to her comic and tragic drunkcle. outofhandtheater.com

GG112: Julie Gribble and Mike Lowery

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JULIE GRIBBLE talks making music and movies, plus her one big dream for this year.

MIKE LOWERY explains how life is like the movie Witness, and what it means to be an author/illustrator with a new book (Slightly Jet Lagged) coming out, all while being the husband of a true superstar children's book creator named KATRIN WIEHLE.

ALEX GORDON HI FI plays that sweet baritone guitar music throughout.

Julie Gribbles newest Album Single 'What If' music video directed by Brady Brandwood

GG110: Unproducible Plays and Joshua Fletcher

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UNPRODUCIBLE PLAYS East by Southeast Festival (Aug. 5-19) has Amee Vyas, Michelle Pokopac, & Pam Joyce giving opportunities to Asian-Americans to have their work seen by larger audiences.

JOSHUA FLETCHER plays Eddie's Attic on Aug. 9th. Hear about his journey from punk to Nashville to Americana.

An acoustic version of "A Little Out of Tune" from "Ready, Aim" featuring Lauryn Peacock on piano and vocals. "Ready, Aim" is available now: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ready-aim/id984056805 Lauryn Peacock's "Euphonia" is available June 26th http://laurynpeacock.bandcamp.com/

GG94: Nick Rosen & Village Micro Fund

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NICK ROSEN talks about composing and being on the road with the likes of The Shadowboxers.

VILLAGE MICRO FUND hopes to amplify the knowledge of Wall Street's Nathan Jones & Donte Miller to empower entrepreneurs and communities to support each other.

41 by Dave Matthews Band off Step Into The Light on Ropeadope Records. feat. Saunders Sermons - Voice Terreon Gully - Drums - Joel Powell - Bass - Nick Johnson - Guitar - Nick Rosen keys https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/step-into-the-light/id960127505 http://nickrosen.bandcamp.com/releases Video by Michael Moss

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GG 93: Cody Matlock and Peter McDade

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CODY MATLOCK and his Mothership are take all kinds of music to brew up a danceable, funky, soulful stew.

Peter McDade translates his experiences in pop-rock bands Uncle Green and 3 Lb. Thrill into his first novel THE WEIGHT OF SOUND.. and you get a soundtrack to boot! Hear Pay Me Now at the end of his interview.

Music video by 3 LB Thrill performing Something Will Come. (C) 1996 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Live at Atlanta's Northside Tavern, 2.3.2017. Cody Matlock performs the original song "Heavy on Your Mind" from his upcoming debut album. http://www.codymatlock.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cody_matlock/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/cmatlockmusic Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/codymatlockmusic

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