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).

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.

GG132: Singer-songwriter Tyler Jarvis and entrepreneur/author Darrah Brustein

Singer-songwriter TYLER JARVIS shares his journey as a working musician and DARRAH BRUSTEIN talks of the importance of financial literacy, networking, and what led her to working with Deepak Chopra.

The Attic Sounds is proud to present - Tyler Jarvis - it may be summer, but he's about to make you feel all sorts of ways "In the Fall"! LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE Book your session today at atticsounds@eddiesattic.com Go visit www.tylerjarvismusic.com for more updates and tunes from our man!

Money is a huge cause of stress and tension for many. Deepak and Darrah discuss how to have a healthy relationship with money, the power of abundance mindset, and even, how to uncover your purpose through it. Want more? Enjoy a free masterclass with Deepak & Darrah on having a more meaningful life (which also includes a guided meditation).

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.

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

GG130: Ferrill Gibbs and Ashley Jones

Songwriter and podcast host of "UNHAND THE MONSTER" Ferrill Gibbs talks music while Ashley Jones of LOVE NOT LOST explains why she uses her photography to help hurting families heal.

Thanks to ALEX GORDON HIFI for the wonderful music between segments!

Theme song for the Houston Chronicle's new Apollo 11 podcast, "Cigarettes and Rocket Fuel." Podcast created by Scott Kingsley - music produced by Brent Busby. Cigarettes and Rocket Fuel link here:http://cigarettesandrocketfuel.houstonchronicle.libsynpro.com/ For the new songwriting podcast by Ferrill Gibbs called "Unhand The Monster," go here: http://unhandthemonster.com/

"I still have days where everything seems to blow up in my face. I don't know if I'm going to be successful, but I get to live my passion every single day." - Ashley Jones Ashley Jones is the founder of Love Not Lost, a charity that arranges photoshoots for families who have a member with terminal illnesses.

GG129: Clayton Wyatt and Michael Halicki

CLAYTON WYATT talks about being a songwriter and plans to tour Europe while Michael Halicki of PARK PRIDE shares their 30-year journey to help communities build better greenspaces.

Clayton Wyatt performing "Depending on the Outcome" at Sofar Atlanta on August 16th, 2018 Sofar puts on hundreds of intimate shows each month around the world.

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

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

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/

GG126: Doc filmmaker Erin Bernhardt & Coffee Therapist Jason Waller

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

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.

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

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.

GG120: Author Nicki Salcedo & singer-songwriter Michael McArthur

Author and creative catalyst NICKI SALCEDO talks about her writing journey and singer-songwriter MICHAEL MCARTHUR shares his take on how to maintain a focus on songwriting.

Fantasy Woman is available now: iTunes​ - http://smarturl.it/ForElaineiTunes Apple Music​ - http://smarturl.it/ForElaineAppleMusic Spotify​ - http://smarturl.it/ForElaineSpotify Amazon Music​ - http://smarturl.it/ForElaineAmazon Google Play​ - http://smarturl.it/ForElaineGooglePlay Directed and filmed in California by Myles Shank (mylesshank.com) Song produced by Greg Wells (gregwells.net) A very special thank you to Chris McLaughlin, Jennifer Smurr, and Sarah Shank.

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!

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

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.

Film producer, director, Brent Dey, and Spoke Creative Services Inc, pay homage to iconic album covers in Dey's vision for K Michelle DuBois tune, Reckless Needs (featuring Chris Lopez). Like this video? See more work like this at www.spokecreative.com For more music and information from K Michelle DuBois visit www.kmichelledubois.com

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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/