Dead Dialect Podcast

Ku Egenti is a Houston based stand-up comedian who was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Ku is frequently a staple in the many comedy festivals and showcases that make up a big part of Houston's surging comedy scene. He has also never seen the original Star Wars trilogy despite claiming he's a fan of Harrison Ford.

Zia McCabe and Peter Holmström are the respective keyboardist/bassist and the guitarist for The Dandy Warhols, a four piece band from Portland, OR who have achieved a status as one of the most prominent alternative rock bands ever since forming in 1994. Having gained commercial success early in their career, the band has since built an extensive catalogue of music that incorporates a wide spectrum of influences, ranging anywhere from psychedelia and shoegaze to blues rock and synth pop. They are currently on tour for their latest and tenth ever full length entry, Distortland. Find our news and tour dates at www.dandywarhols.com

Bob Lane is a Houston musician and a well known figure in the local music scene. He is one of the original members of Another Run, a band known for its eclectic mix of everything from indie, pop, and post-hardcore incorporated in its sound. Bob is also a member of Whit, a band that is often a staple in some of Houston's strongest lineups, along with front-woman Maddie Whitaker. Find out more about Bob at www.anotherrun.net

Jonathan Perez is a Houston musician currently known for his one man project, Pitter Patter, as well as being one half of the duo that formed the late great Female Demand, a band that helped shape the Houston underground music scene into what it is today. As Pitter Patter, Jonathan has released a new album titled "Realms" which serves as his first entry in the project's three year existence.

Realms is available on any major streaming service and can be streamed at: http://www.pitter-patter-music.com/#realms

Andrew Youngblood is a Houston stand-up comedian, booking agent, and a key figure behind The Secret Group, a collective as well as a movement dedicated to fostering Houston music and comedy. The Secret Group has been the main driving force behind reviving comedy in Houston, effectively ushering in a new era and providing a platform for a new generation of local comics. With the opening of their brand new venue/bar/comedy club, they will continue to make this city a destination. For more info, visit: www.thesecretgrouphtx.com

Sobe Lash is an urban punk musician out of Houston who just released her third EP, "Pretty Reckless". Mark Drew is rapper out of Houston who also released his third EP, "Seasons". He also currently holds a 0-1 record against Brandon in NBA2K

Recorded in front of a live audience inside the powerful The Raven Tower, we snagged a podcast with all three original members of the Fall of Troy. On an extensive world tour for the release of OK, their newest and most DIY album yet, the band has been surging since their highly anticipated reunion in December of 2013. This episodes covers topics from their current songwriting process as a 14 year old band known for their technical savagery, ideas behind their "pay what you want" album release, and side projects. It is also the first in our new live podcast video series. So go watch this episode on YouTube! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=280-ItNUo3Q

Harry Sheppard is a jazz vibraphonist out of Houston. He is 88 years old and quite literally a living legend. He has played with the likes of Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and even opened up for comic like Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor. He plays every Monday at Brasil Cafe!

In keeping with a tradition of having on our favorite drummers, we're honored to have John Clardy return to the podcast! John is the drummer for one of our most favorite bands ever (and former guests), Tera Melos, along with Nick Reinhart at Nathan Latona. He was featured in Modern Drummer, and is known for his technically brilliant and complex drum style. Apart from working in the pre-alpha stages of a new Tera Melos full length, John is currently on a short tour performing solo.

After a string of music-centric guests, this episode features Li Lu and returning guest Zahid Dewji to keep things fresh. Li is a director and filmmaker from Houston who is about to release her first ever feature length film titled, There Is A New World Somewhere. She is currently on tour to screen the film in select cities. Zahid is a stand-up comedian and musician who is credited with co-writing the film's score. Bam!