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Stage Fright, Love at First Sight, and Legendary Artists | A Valentine’s Special on Music and Passion


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Season 3: Episode 41 - Love Lockhart


Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins, takes us through a night of live music, heartfelt love stories, and the creative spirit of Lockhart. We experience the energy of Arts & Crafts Open Mic Night, hear touching “How We Met” stories, and highlight incredible local talent, including Voxtrot and Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa, with beautiful artwork displayed at the Commerce Gallery. Plus, we get an exclusive chat with Jaston Williams, the legendary co-creator of Greater Tuna, as he prepares for his Paramount Theater performance.


Guests in This Episode:

Ben White (Paul) & Luke Langston (Reign the Barbarian) - Local musicians sharing their open mic experiences.

Lew & Patti - Their “How We Met” love story.

Voxtrot - Featured in this week’s Local Tracks segment.

Wendy & Ray - Another heartwarming love story.

Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa - Artist spotlight on her broom-making and creative journey.

Jaston Williams - Texas theater legend on his new show High Heels and Cowboy Boots at the Paramount Theater.


What’s Inside:
  1. The magic of Arts & Crafts Open Mic Night and its impact on the Lockhart music scene.
  2. Lew & Patti’s love story, from a chance meeting to nearly 50 years of marriage.
  3. Local Tracks: Voxtrot and their influence on the indie rock scene.
  4. Wendy & Ray’s journey from high school sweethearts to a 51-year marriage.
  5. Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa and the art of broom-making as a spiritual and artistic practice.
  6. Stunning artwork by local artists showcased at the Commerce Gallery.
  7. Jaston Williams on Greater Tuna, Texas humor, and his love for Lockhart’s characters.


Episode Breakdown:

[01:19] - Open Mic Night experiences with Ben White (Paul) & Luke Langston (Reign the Barbarian)

[06:04] - How We Met: Lew & Patti’s five-decade love story for Valentine’s Day

[12:49] - Local Tracks: Voxtrot’s music, influence, and Lockhart connection

[17:06] - How We Met: Wendy & Ray’s love, obstacles, and a hippie van

[23:45] - Artist Spotlight: Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa on broom-making as art & spirituality

[27:34] - Beautiful artwork of artists showcased at the Commerce Gallery

[28:45] - Jaston Williams shares stories from his latest solo show High Heels & Cowboy Boots and the colorful journey of a life in the theater


Follow Our Guests:

🎶 Voxtrot: https://www.instagram.com/voxtrot_atx

🎭 Paramount Theatre: https://www.instagram.com/paramountaustin/

🖼️ Get Lucky Gallery: https://www.getluckylockart.com/

🎨 Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa:

- Blue Cypress Botanicals: https://www.instagram.com/bluecypressbotanicals/

- Brooms & Baskets: https://www.broomsandbaskets.com/ 

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