GG136: Trey Wright

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).

GG131: Sho Baraka & Kim Karris

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.

GG125: Morgan Rowe & author Brian Kirk

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.

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

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.

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

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.

GG119: Musician Gabbie Rotts & James Carr of Farmers Jam

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!

GG117: K Michelle Dubois and author/director Jim Hodgson

K Michelle Dubois has a new album, HARNESS, on Bandcamp. She and DAN DIXON stopped by and played a tune. Her podcast is called ZEN NOODLE PIE and you should check it out!

Jim Hodgson has his new YA series, APPRENTICE QUEST, on Amazon now, does his ATLANTA EXPLAINED at Village Theatre, and has a YouTube channel - with his witty wife - called CROSSTHREADED.

As always, shout out to ALEX GORDON HI FI for the great baritone tweener music.

GG116: Nikki & the Phantom Callers and Angel Poventud

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.

GG112: Julie Gribble and Mike Lowery

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.

GG111: Dave Franklin and Lydia Mays of See Beautiful

DAVE FRANKLIN plays with Nelson Nolan in this episode. Check Dave's music site HERE.

Lydia Mays of SEE BEAUTIFUL shares the story of sharing the beautiful that she found. Her website is www.SeeBeautiful.com.

ALEX GORDON HIFI provides the sweet baritone guitar "tweener" tracks. More HERE.

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GG110: Unproducible Plays and Joshua Fletcher

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.