Reviving Lockhart’s music scene with Gravity Hotel’s raw sound!

Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins chats with Danny Manning and Dan Goodman of the band Gravity Hotel. They share their journey of forming the band in Lockhart in 2023 and how they blend post-punk and alt-metal influences. The duo talks about their unique sound, drawing from bands like Queens of the Stone Age and Alice in Chains. They discuss how their creative process is shaped by a mission statement and how themes like sci-fi and horror inspire their lyrics. Plus, they share their excitement about being part of Lockhart's growing music scene.

Guests in This Episode:

• Danny Manning & Dan Goodman: The duo behind Gravity Hotel, Lockhart’s rising post-punk and alt-metal band inspired by sci-fi.

What’s Inside:

• How Danny Manning and Dan Goodman mix post-punk and alt-metal in their band Gravity Hotel.
• Why do they use sci-fi and horror themes in their lyrics
• The story of starting Gravity Hotel in Lockhart and their growing music scene.
• Their creative process and the mission statement that guides their music.
• Why they love performing in small, local venues and the magic of their community.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Meet Gravity Hotel, blending sci-fi sounds with punk rock in Lockhart’s music scene.

[00:27] - Forming Gravity Hotel in Lockhart and blending alt-metal with post-punk

[02:48] - Creating a mission statement to guide their creative process

[03:45] - Why Gravity Hotel loves performing at small, local venues

[04:43] - The growing music scene in Lockhart and its special community

[06:54] - How the band's unique sound is influenced by their favorite artists

[08:05] - Telling real-world stories through sci-fi themes

[09:39] - Using music to make listeners reflect and feel

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• Danny Manning: https://www.instagram.com/sweetdannylonglegs/ 
• Gravity Hotel:  https://gravity-hotel.com/  https://www.instagram.com/gravity_hotel_band/ 

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