GG60: Save the Old Prison Farm & The Currys

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #60
Joe Peery on Save the Old Prison Farm & The Currys

Joe Peery talks about the dreams to SAVE THE OLD PRISON FARM of 300 acres near East Atlanta.

Galen, Tommy, & Jimmy of THE CURRYS explain their unique style of songwriting and which one is the "mysterious one".

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GG58: A3C, 9 String Theory, & ColorATL

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #58
Jade Carter of A3C, 9 String Theory, & William Massey with ColorATL

Jade Carter of A3C talks about the evolution of this Atlanta festival for the Hip Hop Family from coast-to-coast.

John Huston & Angelina Galashenkova-Reed make magical music with guitar & domra in 9 STRING THEORY.

William Massey's new COLORATL book collaboration with Atlanta artists is sure to fire up your creativity and support arts therapy programs at the same time.

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GG57: Georgia Music Partners and Kyshona Armstrong

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #57
Stanley Romanstein from Georgia Music Partners & Kyshona Armstrong

Stanley Romanstein from GEORGIA MUSIC PARTNERS says there is lots more we can do to promote music to kids & the U.S. from Georgia.

KYSHONA ARMSTRONG is promoting her new cd, The Ride, and talking about her recent overseas tour.

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GG56: Photo/Videographer Kate Lord and David Stephens of All Hands Productions

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #56
Photographer Kate Lord and puppeteer David Stephens

KATE LORD uses her photography and videography talents to help non-profits, like Refugee Transitions, tell their compelling stories.

David Stephens has been creating puppet magic through ALL HANDS PRODUCTIONS (get it?) since he was a bit bigger than a Muppet himself.

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GG55: Nick Niespodziani of Indianapolis Jones and Yacht Rock Revue plus Stories on the Edge of Night's Shannon Turner

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #55
Nick Niespodziani of Indianapolis Jones and Shannon Turner from Stories on the Edge of Night

Nick Niespodziani talks about his passion project INDIANAPOLIS JONES  and balancing live between Yacht Rock Revue, Venkman's, CHARM, and a beautiful family. See IJ at The Earl on 10/20 with Diane Coffee.

Shannon M. Turner shares her passion for storytelling and the program she and David Russell have cooked up for this year's STORIES ON THE EDGE OF NIGHT event on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Biergarten at The Wrecking Bar.

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GG54: C4 Atlanta's Chelsea Steverson, Bumpin' the Mango with Ian Bruh, & Xocolatl's Matt Weyandt

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #54
C4's Chelsea Steverson, Bumpin' the Mango, & Matt Weyandt of Xocolatl

Chelsea Steverson of C4 ATLANTA tells how they work to give artists a leg up in business.

Ian Michael Bruh of BUMPIN THE MANGO says passion for the music, and each other, connects these incredible musicians.

Matt Weyandt of XOCOLATL CHOCOLATE explains how folks are starting to learn about small batch chocolate and why it matters.

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GG53: MARTA's Amanda Rhein, Joe McGuinness Trio, & Relay Bike Share

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #53
Timbereley Jones, Joe McGuinness Trio, & Amanda Rhein

Timberely Jones of RELAY BIKE SHARE shares the plan of 500 easy rental bikes in Atlanta for 2017.

JOE MCGUINNESS explains how his trio's version of progressive Americana takes the traditional music down a new path. FREE download HERE.

MARTA'S AMANDA RHEIN wants their Transit Oriented Development projects to benefit neighborhoods & commuters.

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GG52: Elise Witt & Phillip Justman

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #52
Elise Witt and immersive designer Phillip Justman

ELISE WITT teaches you how anybody can sing.

PHILLIP JUSTMAN designs immersive theatre experiences and now Escape Rooms that pit you and your friends against the clock.

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GG51: Felipe Barral & Wasted Potential Brass Band

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #51
Felipe Barral & Wasted Potential Brass Band

Poet, filmmaker, musician FELIPE BARRAL explains his take on storytelling in all its forms.

WASTED POTENTIAL BRASS BAND talk about their humble beginnings and what a good party band should be.

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GG50: Poet Nate Mask, Grassland String Band, & product developer Eric Williams

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #50
Grassland String Band, Eric Williams, & Nate Mask

Nate Mask talks poetry and slams in Atlanta.

Eric Williams explains his Android app that works with the SONOS home sound system. Check out SONOFY.

Grassland String Band shows how "Amerigrass" is the best of both worlds.

Tweener music by Wasted Potential Brass Band.

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GG49: Erin Bernhardt of IMBA MEANS SING and Chris Stalcup & the Grange

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #49
Erin Bernhardt and Chris Stalcup & the Grange

CHRIS STALCUP & THE GRANGE release their new cd on Sept. 16 but you can pre-order now and say, "you knew them before they broke big!" HERE.

IMBA MEANS SING is an incredible documentary by Erin Bernhardt and others shining a light on Uganda's educational challenges and the incredible African Children's Choir.

GG48: Saltwater Brewery, chef Asha Gomez, & The Ormewoods

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #48
Saltwater Brewery, chef Asha Gomez, & The Ormewoods

Florida's SALTWATER BREWERY has found a tremendous way to help the oceans and wildlife but repurposing their spent grains.

Chef ASHA GOMEZ talks about her journey between two Souths in her upcoming cookbook and what she's thinking about next.

THE ORMEWOODS found the best place to record their new cd (over 20 years in the making) was in their bedroom - and the critics agree!

Song breaks: Anthony AparoAnita Aysola

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GG46: Hannah Thomas & The Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #46
Musician Hannah Thomas and the Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival

HANNAH THOMAS talks about being on the road, creating the new album, and the benefits of karaoke.

Bob Herndon, founder of the ATLANTA BAR-B-Q FESTIVAL explains how this 8th year is the best ever.

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GG45: Atlanta Bicycle Coalition's Rebecca Serna and Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #45
Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics and Rebecca Serna from Atlanta Bicycle Coalition

Next GOOD GRACIOUS Variety Show on Sat., 8/13!

With Adron, Dad's Garage Comedy Improv, Georgia Mountain String Band, poet Jericho Brown, Anita Aysola, re:imagine/ATL, 48 Hour Film Project. Tickets HERE.

ATLANTA BICYCLE COALITION's Exec. Dir. Rebecca Serna explains how Atlanta is becoming a great biking city but needs our help and talks about upcoming STREETS ALIVE.

Ruby Velle, Scott Clayton, and Spencer Garn of RUBY VELLE & THE SOULPHONICS plan the release of their new album, share music they're listening to - Ibeyi and The Greyhounds, and brag on Atlanta's compassion during challenging times.

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GG44: Show Announcement with Keely Baker & music by Hunter Callahan

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #44
Show Announcement with Keely Baker & music by Hunter Callahan

KEELY BAKER talks summer, upcoming school year, awesome show poster by Martin Steib, & Aug. 13 show at Plaza Theatre. 

HUNTER CALLAHAN provides the music from an earlier podcast interview. Check him out HERE!

 

GG43: Sans Abri & American Spirit Whiskey

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #43
American Spirit Whiskey & Sans Abri

SANS ABRI is the home for Josh Erwin & Michael Painter's Packway Handle Band side project.

Jim Chasteen & Chad Ralston of AMERICAN SPIRIT WHISKEY explain why craft distilling is the next great food movement.

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GG42: Cleveland P. Jones and Miles Walker

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #42
Cleveland P. Jones and Miles Walker

CLEVELAND P. JONES shares his heart about his upcoming album and performing with ATL Collective.

Mixing Engineer MILES WALKER breaks down Nashville scene, mixing a record like he's done for Rhianna, Katy Perry, Wiz Khalifa, & why Atlanta's a great place to make music.

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GG35: Josh Jackson, Alex Gordon, & Sherry Luo

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #35
Josh Jackson of Paste Magazine, Alex Gordon, & Georgia Poet Laureate winner Sherry Luo

JOSH JACKSON, Editor of Paste Magazine talks about his podcast with John Lennon & how collecting Olympic pins helped start an empire. 

ALEX GORDON explains how Buddy Holly, Back to the Future, & Wally Cleaver helped him develop his distinctive guitar sound.

SHERRY LUO shares what it's like to be the 2016 Georgia Poet Laureate competition winner. You can see the contest guidelines HERE.

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GG34: Anthony Aparo, Ale Sharpton, & Amplify Decatur

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #34
Anthony Aparo, Ale Sharpton, & Amplify Decatur

ANTHONY APARO talks benefits of having singing-songwriting dad & upcoming album release.

ALE SHARPTON explains why he doesn't rate beers, engaging the African-American community in craft beer, and more.

Spencer Smith explains how Amplify My Community flips the typical benefit concert model to look like June's AMPLIFY DECATUR with The Milk Carton Kids, Elephant Revival, Penny & Sparrow, and Eliot Bronson.

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GG33: Kodac Harrison, Georgia Mountain String Band, & Ryan Gravel

GOOD GRACIOUS Podcast #33
Kodac Harrison, Georgia Mountain String Band, & Ryan Gravel

Sat down with KODAC HARRISON and talked art, music, & poetry. See some of his paintings HERE and Natl. Poetry Slam in Decatur HERE.

Jason Waller & GEORGIA MOUNTAIN STRING BAND share their beginnings, upcoming recording, & show on Friday, May 20, in Avondale (link).

Ryan Gravel's new book, WHERE WE WANT TO LIVE, connects the importance of civic projects with a more interesting and vibrant city. He explains why the eyes of the world are on the Atlanta Beltline.

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