Gold Soundz

Episode 13 with the incredibly multi-talented Artist, Musician, Composer, Teacher Raven Chacon. Spanning a huge breadth of artistic and musical possibilities, Raven is a part of the art collective Post Commodity, has collaborated with Kronos Quartet, and Deerhoof's John Dieterich to name just a few. We talk about his early musical education, running The Beatles backwards, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Mr. Bungle, and the benefits of not sleeping. It was a real honor to get to chat with him. Stay Gold!

Episode number 12 with the fabulous Mauro Woody! She's an excellent singer and songwriter who you may know as Lady Uranium or from the awesome band Chicharra. We had a real blastie and got into all kinds of zany stuff including the mysterious wizard Melanthius, and Star Wars on Ice! She turned me on to Laura Nyro, and Anna Mall, and we got to appreciate the greatness of Cocteau Twins. Also, please check out Gatas Y Vatas which starts tonight! http://www.gatasyvatas.com/ So golden!

Episode number 11 with my man Mr. Jasper Schriber of I ❤ Metal, Ghost Circles, and Cherry Tempo fame! Event though I've known Jasper since high school, we managed to cover new territory. We chat about film, t.v. his love of Paul Simon's Graceland album, how Modest Mouse changed his life and emo revival stalwarts The Hotelier. Plus Jasper sings a fabulous song he's written called TV Set. Great times! Stay golden!

Hey! It's episode number 10 with the fabulous Peri Pakroo! This the first episode where I've talked with someone I hadn't met before, and it couldn't have gone better! During our whiskey laden chat, we found out we had a lot in common; including a love of The Beatles, and a fondness for Americana. Peri introduced me to Howe Gelb of Giant Sand and got me to appreciate The Greatful Dead! As an added bonus Peri brought in her guitar and sings one of her lovely ditties! So golden!

Episode #9 with the fabulous Mr. Billy Bellmont, as he would say so himself this one was a banger! We talked about his songwriting process, tricky ways to use tired chord progressions, the genius of U2's With or Without You, Modest Mouse, and he introduced me to my new favorite group Land of Talk. Also we're treated to an awesome soulful unreleased cut from his group Bellemah. Great times! Check out more Bellemah jams here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Bellemah

Episode #8 with my old pal the talented designer/calligraphist and musician Rodney Ibarra. We talked about design, growing up in El Paso, graffiti writing, Peter Tosh, The Dead Kennedys, Cloud Nothings and get to a hear an awesome new demo from his band Surefire Broadcast that he recorded with one of my favorite producers J. Robbins. Great to see him after all these years!

Episode #7! With the marvelous Mr. Rob Motes of These Wild Plains, Constants, and local legends Coma Recovery. I caught up with Rob fresh off a plane from Boston to chat about his church upbringing, The Everly Brothers, Swedish country music and everything in between. We even get treated to a demo of his upcoming solo album! Good times! Great oldies! Check out These Wild Plains here: http://www.thesewildplains.com/

After a short break we're back with Episode #6 with one of my best friends, Mr. Amado Abeyta of Sol Fire and our new duo Palace Youth. We chat about growing up in Santa Fe in the early 80's, his dad's band Lumbre Del Sol, and listen to songs from The Everly Brothers, The Beach Boys and some wonderful new demos he's been working on. Good times! Here's a photo of Amado and I back in 1st grade right before a wrestling meet: https://goo.gl/Sdwmqv

Episode Numero Cinco (#5)! With my good pal the venerable Mr. Dave Jordan. Comic Book Creator, Musician, and ex-bandmate from the Cherry Tempo days stops by for some fizzy water, "space jazz", Foreigner, and Fun! We listen to tracks from Jimi Hendrix, Gorilla Biscuits, and Hierophant. Check out Dave's comics here: http://davejordanart.com

Episode #4 - With the delightful and hilarious Erin Adair-Hodges. This one was so much fun! We listen to Michael Jackson / Paul McCartney, R.E.M., and Radiohead, and talk about the writing process, our favorite soap operas, knock-knock jokes, life in central NM, and modern parenting. Listen to Erin's poem "The Jennifer Century" here: https://soundcloud.com/pbsnewshour/the-jennifer-century-by-erin-adair-hodges. Here's her website for info on her and her upcoming book: http://www.erinmolly.com/