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.

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.

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!

GG127: Madmen & Poets plus Trey & Laura Duo

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Madmen & Poets at Dad's Garage mixes improv comedy and spoken word poetry (tickets HERE). Mark Kendall & Theresa Davis explain. Laura Coyle & Trey Wright Duo talk about his new jazz album Begin Again.

Just You, Just Me Laura Coyle & Trey Wright Churchill Grounds @ Mason Tavern, Decatur, GA Fri Apr/14/2017 Laura Coyle - vocals Trey Wright - guitar video by: Unknown Vincent also: Fascinating Rhythm https://youtu.be/uv99OactahY Close Your Eyes https://youtu.be/vqQ8HkRvV_E Just You, Just Me https://youtu.be/dClnWLAJo1c Photos: (latest @ bottom) https://www.flickr.com/photos/unknownvincent/albums/72157667375884440/with/33213572084/

GG124: Broadleaf Writers Assoc. & Nathan Evans Fox

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Zach Steele of Broadleaf Writers Assoc. talks about the nonprofit and it's hope to help writers fulfill their destiny and Nathan Evans Fox takes music full-time in a powerful way, also turns you on to the Folk Alliance Intl (pretty cool!).

We've officially moved to Atlanta, and couldn't be more excited to be near so many family and friends. Check out this new song inspired by the move!

GG119: Musician Gabbie Rotts & James Carr of Farmers Jam

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GABBIE ROTTS talks about making punk music her mother will like and how to best torment your friends.

James Carr is organizing FARMERS JAM on Wed., NOV. 14, to gather some musical farmers from the region and highlight jam made from local produce. Proceeds benefit future good food in your belly. Show’s at The Star Bar!

Hot live content from our album release show. Check out our debut album "Pink Drink Season" on Spotify or Bandcamp!

GG116: Nikki & the Phantom Callers and Angel Poventud

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NIKKI & THE PHANTOM CALLERS are making some beautiful music for your earholes.

Angel Poventud shares his suggestions for engagement to create a more affordable, easily accessible, and better connected Atlanta through the potential light rail asked for by BELTLINE RAIL NOW. Learn more about the More MARTA plan being voted on this week.. tell your friends and let folks know what you think!

ALEX GORDON HIFI provides the marvy “tweener” music.

Nikki & the Phantom Callers perform for Good Gracious Show podcast at Wondershop in Atlanta, GA August 2018. http://www.goodgraciousshow.com https://www.facebook.com/NikkiandthePhant0mCallers/ Nikki Speake - acoustic Anna Kramer - bass Aaron Mason - lead guitar Russell Owens - invisible drums

GG114: LIVE show #13 - Strong Southern Women & Patsy Cline's Bday

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Octave Atlanta, Lexi Street, Nicki Salcedo, Friday Jr., Kate’s Club, Kyshona Armstrong, and Critical Crop Top (audio removed due their internal artistic contracts) all performed.

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Deliciously, deep, dark, chocolate birthday cake was served the audience by the super-awesome Ashley Sue’s Baked Goods!

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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: LIVE 13 Announcement & Ticket Discount

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Show is Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 at Switchyards Downtown Club and $15 tickets are available for another week - then $20 and at the door.

Kyshona Armstrong, Blaire Erskine, Lexi Street, Nicki Salcedo, Friday JR, Critical Crop Top, Kate's Club, Octave Atlanta and MORE will surprise and delight at this Patsy Cline Birthday celebration of STRONG SOUTHERN WOMEN. Get your tix HERE.

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GG109: Derek Yaniger with musicians Bradley Cole Smith & Nelson Nolen

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Get all the details on the Bradley Cole Smith Band HERE

Check out Derek's work at www.DerekArt.com or www.MisterRetro.com

 

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GG Special Paint Love Artist Challenge: Hannah & the Cosmos

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Six artists will take part in the 2018 Artist Challenge created by PAINT LOVE to deliver a magical night of art, music, food, and fun while supporting their mission to bring art programs to children in need. HANNAH PEARMAN is the second profile for the SATURDAY, June 23, event.

The event is Saturday, JUNE 23, at experience design agency MAXMEDIA on the westside of town.

Over the past two years, Paint Love has had the privilege of bringing some of Atlanta's greatest artists to serve and inspire hundreds of incredible students. At Paint Love, we believe art is therapeutic, emotionally healing, and ultimately transformational.

GG Special Paint Love Artist Challenge: Josh LaFayette

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Six artists will take part in the 2018 Artist Challenge created by PAINT LOVE to deliver a magical night of art, music, food, and fun while supporting their mission to bring art programs to children in need. JOSH LAFAYETTE is the first profile for the SATURDAY, June 23, event.

The event is Saturday, JUNE 23, at experience design agency MAXMEDIA on the westside of town.

Over the past two years, Paint Love has had the privilege of bringing some of Atlanta's greatest artists to serve and inspire hundreds of incredible students. At Paint Love, we believe art is therapeutic, emotionally healing, and ultimately transformational.

GG102: Jailhouse Gypsies & writer/comedian Blaire Erskine

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Blaire Erskine - HERE.  Grrrls Nite Out Comedy Show 3/31. Watch her Amazon series SIDES HERE

Jailhouse Gypsies - HERE, Omgrown, Smokey's Farmland Band, Blaire Crimmins & the Hookers.

GG92: AJ Ghent and Thomas Helland (TDawg)

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AJ GHENT has a new cd in the works, and he's taking his neo blues sound on the road in 2018.

The 7TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY to support Habitat for Humanity is coming on Dec. 20. TDawg talks about the amazing musicians in attendance and the nod to their missing friend Col. Bruce Hampton.

Yield Not to Temptation Col Bruce Hampton Holiday Hootenanny @ Terminal West, Atlanta Sun Dec/27/2015 Col Bruce Hampton - vocals, guitar Johnny Knapp - piano Jacob Deaton - guitar Darren Stanley - drums Bandon Boone - bass Rick Burgess - guitar Chuck Bithorn - congas Daniel Wytanis - trombone Joe Gransden - trumpet Paul Garrett - trumpet Sam Skelton - tenor sax Jim Basile - tuba video by: Unknown Vincent also: Space is the Place https://youtu.be/QrUKFLoELe4 Photos: (latest @ bottom) https://picasaweb.google.com/UnknownVincent/ColBrucePt3
From the DVD release AJ Ghent Band - Live at Terminal West. Purchase the CD/DVD combo here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TGBYVM2

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GG86: Singer-songwriter Eliot Bronson and Amanda Plumb of Pecha Kucha

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ELIOT BRONSON talks about his new cd, James, growing up in Maryland, and the joys and challenges of a musical life. He's at Eddie's Attic on Sat., Sept. 23!

Amanda Plumb explains the Japanese origins of the international experience known as PECHA KUCHA. You like storytelling done in 20 slides with 20 seconds of talk per slide? Next one is Sunday, Nov. 12. Click HERE for Dana Robinson's presentation.

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Eliot Bronson performs from his new cd, James, during podcast recording for GOOD GRACIOUS SHOW at Wondershop ATL.

GG #9 LIVE SHOW on 8/26

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Come see our next LIVE show on Saturday, Aug. 26, at a new venue - The Switchyards Downtown - with Andi Kezh, Dad's Garage, Alex Gordon, Pony League, Mark Kendall, Paint Love, Shannon Turner, Tray Dahl & the Jugtime Ragband, & more. Get your tix HERE!