Say It Loud! Podcast with Fair City Fire Matt Jones

50th EPISODE ALERT!!! Thanks for all the listens, friends!   It's all about the story. That's the path Jackie Venson set with her manager Louie Carr. They both joined our 50th episode to regale us with stories about their last year pounding the pavement.   Jackie has toured around the world, gaining new fans and spreading her music. She even has her own squad now. Join the JV Squad for fresh music and videos.   Jackie and Louie have dedicated this year to releasing new music every month, which you can get on Spotify or her website. She also has an exclusive new track only available to her Patreon members.    She's working hard and the results are showing. Jackie will be playing at Austin City Limits Music Festival on October 6. Add her to your schedule!   We had a great talk about the music business and dick pics. You guys will love it! Thanks for listening.   #influencer #minorleakage   Jackie Venson Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Mg1yC6 JV Squad: https://bit.ly/2O0CLnq Patreon: http://bit.ly/2vZluEe jackievenson.com   Louie Carr's Own Path Media: https://bit.ly/2N3700i

Do you know what $50,000 in cash looks like? Rikki Hardy, HAAM Director of Marketing and Events, sure does (hint: it's gross). And she's hoping to see a lot more on HAAM Day, September 11 in Austin.   Rikki, along with Katie Crowley, joined the show to tell us how the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians helps local musicians with their healthcare. They are in the final stages of preparing HAAM Day, their biggest donation day of the year.   If you're in Austin, check out some of the hundreds of bands that will be performing across the city on September 11 to support HAAM. Rikki told us about all the plans for that day, and she made the case for all local musicians to visit HAAM for their healthcare needs.   It's an incredible resource for our city and our music culture. Get covered! Support music! #theyounginvincible #annualreports  

Scott Collins is the personification of the Austin music scene. That's because he is a person and he's always playing music in Austin. See?   His new EP "Roadmaps" just released August 3 so check it out at the link below or buy an album when you see him live.   Scott works super hard for what he loves. He spent much of his life growing up in Austin, so he's very familiar with the business.    We talked about his sobriety and how he managed to figure out his solo project. Plus he helped us play a new game. We're gonna learn ya somethin' today! #friendoftheshow #keepyourtrash

You're in luck, friends! Along with Skunk Manhattan, of A Good Rogering, we settled every metal discussion ever. Or we may have talked about sexy internet actors. Who knows!?   It was good to hear Skunk's takes on metal and songwriting. He is influenced by many different genres, which helps him write organically. Check out A Good Rogering's newest EP 'This is Death Metal' on Spotify.   You'll learn what 'A Good Rogering' means and what it's like to play heavy music in front of unsuspecting folks. Get smart and enjoy!  

VICODA visited Austin from Denver to play one gig at Mohawk. They were so good we had to invite them on the podcast. Incorporating unique blends of covers and originals, VICODA energized the Mohawk crowd and had a great first Austin show.   We found out how they came together and what it's like in the Denver music scene. Lead singer Shivani was unable to be on the show but we called her so she could tell us about her lyrics and songwriting with the guys.   VICODA learned a lot in their first road gig, including what they're like when they get Austin drunk. We were lucky to have them on the show before their departure. Follow them! They rock!   #jamminwithdudes #glasswindows

Sometimes we like to switch things up on the show. Sure, we love to have awesome musicians in the studio, but we also like to have awesomeness from other industries.   John and Erin Stecker represent 4th Tap Brewing on this episode. They are an Austin brewing coop and have the best tasting room in town. They regularly host musicians at the tap room, in addition to games, movies, and rasslin'.   We discovered that there are plenty of parallels between the beer and music industries.   John and Erin are married and have a little Stecker on the way, which brought up the important question: what instrument will she play in John's band?   That's right. John has musical history in Austin and we are desperately trying to get his band Naked Empire to join Fair City Fire at a show soon.   Enjoy the show.   #nakedempirereunion

Walker Lukens is having himself a nice musical journey, one that many musicians would envy. But he's still hungry to continue creating and performing.   We enjoyed talking about his prolific writing process and how that is balanced by a sweet mom who really has no idea what Walker is doing.   He has a lot of things he wants to say and do, and he's doing them. Go figure! Check him out on tour this summer. He'll be at Antone's in Austin on August 18.   #summeroflove

Exclusive!   You know the media is all about exclusives these days, and we gotta good one for you!   We invited Kyle and Pat of The Canvas People to the show, where they shared some never-before-heard news. And it will squirt your world!   We had a great conversation, balancing discussions about recording albums and Pat getting a black eye.   The Canvas People take great band photos and they make even better music. Check them out live whenever you can. And listen to their stuff.   The Canvas People Spotify: click me!   Follow The Say It Loud Podcast: FB - facebook.com/sayitloudpodcast Instagram - instagram.com/sayitloudpodcast Twitter -  twitter.com/loud_podcast   And don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows!   Fair City Fire website: faircityfire.com

On this episode we answered the age-old question: can you learn real guitar on Guitar Hero?

Garrett Brown and Alejandro Rios of The Matters joined the show to tell us about their shredding history and to talk about their new self-titled EP. Spoiler alert: it will melt your face!

Check out the new single "Survive" on Spotify

The Matters are about to embark on their first tour, and they're going to make audiences give a shit! Visit their website for dates: themattersmusic.com

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We welcomed Laura Wood, Executive Director of Kids in a New Groove (KING), to the show!

  KING pairs foster kids in Austin with local musicians for instruction, mentorship, and reliable friendship.   Fair City Fire's Brian is a mentor in the program!   Laura told us about the Texas foster system and how KING is working to help stabilize the lives of some of our city's most vulnerable kids.   We also found out about her interest in playing music herself. She'll be covering T Swift songs in no time.