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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GG85: Grut & Matt Weyandt of Xocolatl

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GRUT is an improv ensemble of musicians creating their own signature sound in Atlanta.

Matt Weyandt of XOCOLATL craft chocolate makers, talks about upcoming documentary and their efforts to uncover new flavors out of Peruvian cacao.

*music tweens Candyman is by the New Millenium Jelly Rollers & Pocketful of Rainbows is by Alex Gordon

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GG83: Musician Rex Hussmann and GPB's Rickey Bevington

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Multi-instrumentalist REX HUSSMANN shares his experiences in West Africa learning to play the gyil, as well as so much more.

RICKEY BEVINGTON, of GPB's 88.5 radio, shares insight into her upcoming TedxPeachtree talk on making sound media choices.

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GG82: Artist Allen Peterson and singer-songwriter David Robert King

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ALLEN PETERSON talks about sculpture on the Beltline, murals in the Kirkwood tunnel, and his fascination with bees.

DAVID ROBERT KING connects the dots of him playing at The Bluebird Cafe to playing with Mary Gauthier and recording a new cd in Canada.

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GG80: Artist Dirk Hays and pianist Joe Alterman

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DIRK HAYS sometimes is known as "Uncle Daddy" in the art space. His colorful, creative works are a perfect blend of his sense of humor.

JOE ALTERMAN is making his name as a talented pianist with a jazz background and a love for interpreting modern songs with a jazz spin.

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You can see some of Dirk's work at the World of Coke.

You can see some of Dirk's work at the World of Coke.

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!

GG77: Casey Hood & Chad Elkins of Community Piece Project

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CASEY HOOD, formerly of Lily & the Tigers, talks about travel, how she creates, and her new album.

Chad Elkins of 25TH CENTURY GAMES explains how the COMMUNITY PIECE PUZZLE helps Atlanta non-profits until JULY 11!

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GG74: ChooseATL's Kate Atwood and Abby Wren of Secondhand Swagger

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Kate Atwood of CHOOSEATL talks about the resurgence of Atlanta's creative and business community. The non-profit she founded is pretty cool too - Kate's Club.

Abby Wren of SECONDHAND SWAGGER shares her tale of Southern goodness that knows no black or white.

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GG73: Matthew Kaminski and animator Joanna Davidovich

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Atlanta Braves organist MATTHEW KAMINSKI is all over Atlanta playing organ and accordion with multiple bands.

JOANNA DAVIDOVICH, besides being singer for Penny Serenade, is an animator extraordinaire!

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Special #68: Atlanta Music Roundtable #2

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Second Atlanta Music Roundtable at Grocery on Home (thanks to Matt Arnett) where we talked about what can be improved or is needed. Producer/The Ormewoods Don McCollister, performer Doria Roberts, and Hubbub Music Talent/Event manager Tod Elmore were on the panel.

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

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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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GG52: Elise Witt & Phillip Justman

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

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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

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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 Aparo & Anita Aysola

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