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In conversation with Dawn Okoro, a painter and visual artist based in Austin, Texas. We discuss her leap into pursuing art full time; her struggles with imposter syndrome and self-doubt; her first international solo exhibition and a recent collaboration with LIFEWTR; and her love for fashion and the Austin alternative scene. Keep up with Dawn via Instagram and Twitter @dawnokoro.

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Justin Lyons, best known as the guitarist for The Band Six (the touring band for Korean pop group BLACKPINK), explains the K-pop phenomenon and shares how he became the go-to guitarist for YG Entertainment. Lyons (stage name: Guitar Slayer) shares how he got his first break, what he learned from his early years of touring with Eric Roberson, and the artists (Prince, Jimi Hendrix) that have inspired his aesthetic and playing style.

We talk about his creative projects—from a signature guitar to a footwear line and a production studio—to his quarantine experience, which involved starting up a video series, and even working at Amazon.

We also play a clip from the latest single, "As Is." 

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We're back! In this episode, trumpeter / arranger / producer and 11x GRAMMY winner Phil Lassiter talks to us from the Netherlands, where he and his family have lived for almost a year. After college, he moved to Texas for a job, and as he says, that's when he truly felt like "school was in session," musically speaking. He tells me about how he met Michael League and the origins of Snarky Puppy, growing up in the gospel scene and recording/arranging with Kirk Franklin, and what is was like working with the late Justin Townes Earle.

Phil spent a few years touring with Prince and was in charge of putting together an 11-piece horn section, and he gave me the details on the audition process and what it was like working with the Purple One. (If you're into stories about Prince, this episode is for you.)

We also discuss his forthcoming album, "Live in Love," and how it came to feature musical legends like TOTO's David Paich and Juan Luis Guerra.  We also share a clip of "Sugar Coat Me (ft. Durand Bernarrr), the latest single off the LP.  

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Kenny Withrow is the guitarist for Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, and is one of my favorite guitarists in general. We talk about the new EBNB album "Hunter and the Dog Star," from the way in which it's structured to how it differs from previous records.

Kenny also talks about the Grateful Dead, its influence on his musical career, and what it was like playing with Jerry Garcia. We also chat about playing Dead tunes in Dallas, and why his favorite group to collaborate with is his own band (EBNB).

I loved hearing Kenny's take on jamming, practicing, and creating—and how he and Edie start the songwriting process. As Edie puts it, "there's stories all around if you pay attention. It's limitless...and they want to be told."

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DJ EZ Eddie D has the longest running hip-hop radio show in the world. He's also a DJ, with a vinyl collection comprising roughly 8,000 records that ranges from Curtis Mayfield and Billie Holiday to Skinny Puppy and Jefferson Starship. We get into some tricks of the trade in terms of DJing, from blending vs. scratching to sampling. Eddie talks about becoming friends with Erykah Badu in the '80s, the state of rap and hip-hop today, and how he got his stage name (his real name is Eddie Murphy). Eddie is an OG of the Texas music scene and he's got some great stories. 

His weekly show "Knowledge Dropped, Lessons Taught" airs Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. CST on KNON 89.3. Listen to previous episodes on the KNON app. If you're in Dallas, you can catch him spinning at Whitehall Exchange and Tacos y Vino (listen to the episode for specific dates/times). 

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This week we talk to Ryan Berg about his time spent on The Voice (Season 19). From filming the show during the pandemic to connecting with fellow contestants, his experience is both unique and inspiring. We also chat about some of his favorite Texas songwriters and how his career trajectory has shifted since being on the show. If you love the podcast, consider supporting at the PayPal donation link below. (You'll be helping out a woman-owned business during Women's History Month, too, so it's a win-win.)

Visit our YouTube channel for the full version of Ryan Berg's exclusive performance of "The Resolution," listen to his debut album here, and follow him at @ryanbergdtx to see where he'll be playing / streaming next. 

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As a composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, community organizer, and founder of a local nonprofit, Jess Garland is, quite frankly, the definition of a boss babe. She's an artist in every sense of the word.

The classical guitarist and harpist is also a seasoned teacher, and in this episode we talk about how music lessons have been a saving grace for many students—particularly during the pandemic.

We talk about how Jess got her start and how she stays grounded amidst her insane schedule. We also discuss how she’s raising awareness about social issues and environmental racism through her multimedia projects, and how she’s affecting change at the local level.

Finally, we share a clip of her latest single, “Glow.”

To learn more about Justice For Mont, visit www.justiceformont.com. Check out her 501c3 Swan Strings here. 

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Dallas native/six-time Grammy winner/world-class musician Robert "Sput" Searight talks to Jaimie Siegle about joining Toto as its new drummer, and what playing/rehearsing in the legendary rock band has taught him about creating timeless music, in Pt. 1 of this very special two-part episode!

He also talks about his love for funk music and his current band Ghost-Note and what makes Dallas a unique place for musicians; plus, we get the scoop on a new project in the works with Dywane "MonoNeon" Thomas Jr. and Dominique "Xavier" Taplin. They call themselves Zaftiggg!, so follow them on Instagram for updates and listen to this episode for an **exclusive** preview of some of their music. 

We dive a little deeper in Pt. 2 of our interview with Sput, which comes out next Friday. Subscribe so you don't miss it! ;)  

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To say that Austin's Jackie Venson has been blowing up lately would be an understatement. The coolest part is she's done it all on her own—that is to say, independently and without the help of a label or record deal. Venson released five (yes, 5!) albums last year, including "Live in Texas" and "Vintage Machine; her fan base has been growing exponentially; and it seems like she's loving every minute of it. (She also has some of the best metaphors and you'll have the pleasure of hearing some in this episode.)

Through frequent multi-platform streaming and steady Bandcamp sales, Venson talks candidly about how she's been able to thrive as a musician, despite the pandemic and in spite of the "industry." We also talked about her alter ego, jackie the robot, and the journey that led her to write "Vintage Machine," her sophomore studio LP.

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We're switching things up for our final episode of Season 1! This week, Lone Sound photographer and podcast producer Andrew Sherman interviews host Jaimie Siegle to talk about what Lone Sound is, and why we started a new Texas media outlet for music and modern culture (digital + print).

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Violinist and singer/songwriter Scarlett Deering talks about touring with the Eagles, situational songwriting, and navigating the return to live performances with live audiences. We also discuss how she's been developing her skills in the control room at Acoustic Kitchen, a recording studio with some great history (it was originally built by country singer Charley Pride) that she operates with her parents, and the in-studio projects keeping her occupied as of late.

We also preview the song  "A Lullaby" from Scarlett's 2017 album There Is A Moon, available on Bandcamp. 

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Jaimie talks to artist and medical illustrator Alfonso Apodaca about turning an art degree into a successful “day job,” preventing burnout, spray-painting, mixing styles and techniques, and more. Check out his work on Facebook and Instagram as well as on our website.

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Singer-songwriter and musician Simon Flory talks to Jaimie Siegle about adding “film director” to his resume with the 2020 release of “Paper Thin Lines,” along with its companion EP, “Songs from Paper Thin Lines.” From his affinity for analog production to the story behind his 2019 album “Radioville” and his love for Guy Clark, this episode is one of our favorites of the season. We also discuss finding respite in writing (as opposed to songwriting) during this year's absence of live music.

This week's PSAs from #SaveOurStages and HeadCount...have y'all checked to make sure you're registered to vote? 

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I hope y'all have as much fun listening to this episode as much as I had fun talking to Dallas-based musician Kwinton Gray. We talk about Kwinton's diversified career thus far, from touring with a dance company and performing in theater productions (Hair, The Rocky Horror Picture Show) to playing keys for Janet Jackson. Also, he plays in like, four bands (at least) at any given time, and also manages to teach music classes to kids.

We dive deep into the genius of Disney ("It's about songwriting and storytelling," he says), the awesomeness of "Hamilton," guilty pleasure songs, influential film composers, '90s nostalgia, and oh-so-much more! We've got a ton of show notes for this episode (see below). I also highly recommend the latest Kwinton Gray Project livestream.

At the end of the episode, Kwinton mentions Ashleigh Smith's "In the Rain," which he co-wrote, and which you might have heard on SiriusXM's Watercolors. Listen to it on YouTube or Spotify || Follow Kwinton Gray Project on Facebook and Spotify  || Listen to "Colors of the Wind" by The Grays || Get to know The Funky Knuckles

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Jaimie talks to guitarist Mark Lettieri about the North Texas jazz fusion scene, from how he found is way into it to how it led to him joining Snarky Puppy. He shares what he's learned from playing music with living legends like Bernard Wright and Bobby Sparks, and how he became a part of the Fearless Flyers, the Vulfpeck spinoff super group. (Watch Mark and the Fearless Flyers in their latest music video "Ace of Aces" here.)

We play a song from his 2019 album "Things of That Nature" and find out what's going on with Mark's follow-up to his other 2019 record "Deep: The Baritone Sessions"). Check out all of Mark's music on Bandcamp, Spotify, and all other platforms. 

Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association for all that they are doing to #SaveOurStages. NIVA recently endorsed the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act to offer relief to independent venues affected by the pandemic. Read more and PLEASE take action here.

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Who is Lou Charle$? Find out in this episode in Ep. 112, when Jaimie Siegle talks to the up-and-coming Texas rapper about growing up in Cairo, going to TCU, and making the decision to do music full-time. Having grown up on Houston rap, Lou reveals how he met Paul Wall—at a Beto rally, of all places—and wound up collaborating with The People’s Champ on “Showin’ Out,” which was released this spring. (We play some of it here, too!)

He shares his experience at the George Floyd / Black Lives Matter protests in Fort Worth, gives a little insight into his forthcoming full-length album, and reflects on how he’s honed his craft and found his voice over the last five years.

Listen to Spotify’s “This is Lou Charle$” playlist or find him on IG. His latest music video for “Hate Me 4 (ft. Brandon Marcel)" drops the same day as this episode, so might as well check out both, right? ;)

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In this very special episode, we chat with Rhett Miller (solo artist, frontman of Texas band the Old 97's) about the band's new album "Twelfth," which came out today (Friday, Aug. 21)! We discuss the "juicy" linguistics of that title and the significance of putting Dallas Cowboys legend Roger Staubach on the album cover. We talk about songwriting, and the new "Belmont Hotel" song in particular, as well as how he's been dealing with lockdown and livestream culture.

:: Listen to Rhett's podcast, Wheels Off :: Check out the new Old 97's album, Twelfth :: See Rhett's livestream schedule on StageIt ::

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I love a good story, but even more so when there's a good storyteller that comes with it. Such is the case with Norman "MouseQuake" Barrett, an audio engineer and producer who is as full of wisdom and great advice as he is of unbelievable anecdotes. An Air Force veteran with degrees in English and audio engineering (plus a few certifications), he is an advocate of reading and continuing education, as well as self-discipline and brutal honesty.

Today he works with artists ranging from Rakim Al-Jabbaar to an up-and-coming East Texas rock band. His latest project, "Love's Paradox," features award-winning musicians and vocalists in a composition about, well, love: the good, the bad, and the bittersweet.

We also play an unreleased track mixed by MouseQuake from Pimp C's 2015 posthumous album "Long Live the Pimp," on which Mouse mixed several tracks.  From working under Grammy Award-winning producer Gerald Hall in Atlanta to Houston's Mr. Lee, MouseQuake has had a lifetime of experiences that have led him to where he is 

Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association for all that they are doing to #SaveOurStages. NIVA recently endorsed the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act to offer relief to independent venues affected by the pandemic. Read more and PLEASE take action here.

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Joshua Ray Walker is putting the storytelling back into the tradition of Texas country music. In this episode of the Lone Sound Magazine Podcast, we talk about the making of his sophomore album "Glad You Made It" (State Fair Records), released last month. He tells me about his 2019 tour through Scandinavia following the success of his debut LP "Wish You Were Here," and why his surprisingly large fan base there has such an appreciation for Texas songwriters. 

We talk about what he's been up to during quarantine, which has been quite a lot: recording with Ottoman Turks (the other band he's in); preparing to record his third album (he already has the title!); working with State Fair Records label; and launching High Wide & Handsome, a size-inclusive clothing brand.

Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association for all that they are doing to #SaveOurStages. NIVA recently endorsed the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act to offer relief to independent venues affected by the pandemic. Read more and PLEASE take action here. 

Please consider supporting The Other Ones Foundation, an Austin-based nonprofit that provides aid, employment and case management to people experiencing homelessness. 

You can stream Joshua Ray Walker's music on all platforms, and you can even purchase the latest album on vinyl (check your local record store first, or get it on Amazon). 

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At his core, though, he’s a songwriter; just check out the volume of music he’s released on Bandcamp. Aptly titled “Let’s Be Miserable Together,” his latest EP was released in May of this year and we’re sharing a catchy tune from it in this week’s episode.

Salim also tells me about Pleasantry Lane, a modern recording studio with a mid-century modern feel that you wouldn’t know existed (and you wouldn’t be able to find) unless someone told you. It’s also the headquarters of the label Palo Santo Records, whose niche is discovering up-and-coming artists not necessarily from Texas.

We talk about how his friendship with Dallas musician Rhett Miller developed, and he gives me the back story on a few songs on which he’s worked with Rhett and the Old 97’s. (Also, if you are a fan of the Old 97’s, Salim has some scoop about their new album “Twelfth.”)

Finally, the National Independent Venue Association needs our help, and the Houston Arts Alliance would love your participation at its Arts Town Hall. (NIVA recently endorsed the #SaveOurStages Act to offer relief to music venues affected by the pandemic. Read more about that here.) 

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We cover a lot of ground in this week's episode with Fort Works Art's Lauren Childs—gallery owner, artist, mom, and constant supporter of the arts. Her gallery quickly became one of my favorite places in Fort Worth when it opened 2016, first for its unique roster of artists but eventually for its continued dedication to bringing international attention to Texas artists.

In Episode 106, we talk about some of my favorite artists from previous Fort Works exhibitions (Dan Lam, Marshall Harris, Kate Simon), as well as a few of my favorite things: art activism, Art Basel, the Burning Man experience, and how we can help one another as we navigate these uncertain times.  

We also explore the collective nature of the Fort Worth arts scene, the state of art in 2020, and how she's remained busy organizing fundraising efforts for the city's creative community through her nonprofit foundation, Gallery of Dreams. (Head's up: the latest grant initiative for musicians is called Sounds of Resilience—details here.)

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Charlie J Memphis, songwriter/musician and bass player for Vincent Neil Emerson, is wise beyond his years and one of the most self-motivated musicians I know. Here, we talk about how the Texas Gentlemen welcomed him into the music scene and what it was like touring with Vince, Colter Wall, and Charley Crockett. How is he pivoting to make money during this pandemic? And finally, why are Texans so dang proud?

You'll also hear an exclusive live performance of Charlie's latest single, "Trophy Wife" (full version on our YouTube channel).

Find Charlie J Memphis' music on all streaming platforms, and catch him hosting Memphis Mojo Hour every month on Deep Ellum Radio!

Also, please check out our messages from Foundation45 and KNON 89.3! Give what you can to support these organizations that continue to support our community.

Thanks for listening! See y'all next week. :) 

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Singer/songwriter Rania Khoury and I get into some deep talks in this week's episode: dealing with anxiety, especially amid today's current events; managing expectations in relationships; and whether or not we inherit past trauma from our parents. Concepts of mental health, desire, love, and loneliness are addressed in Rania's ultra-catchy third EP "Tired/Wired," and I loved chatting with Rania about how she's bringing authenticity and real talk to the pop landscape.  You'll also get a preview of her latest single off the EP, called "Wait for Me."
*Special thanks to Foundation 45 for sharing their message on this podcast episode. The Dallas-based nonprofit organization offers mental health support by licensed professional counselors to adults, and we are so grateful for all they do here. Check them out*

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Rania Khoury's latest EP "Tired/Wired" is available on all streaming platforms. Check it out via Soundcloud here. 

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Where do I even begin to describe how special it was to speak with Gino "Lock Johnson" Iglehart ... I mean, this man is a legend. Remember that Erykah Badu album, Mama's Gun? (And if not, please Google it.) Well, Gino was a producer and musician on that album, and that's kind of what jumpstarted his career in music. During his time working with Ms. Badu, he had the opportunity to hone his songwriting skills and learn the ins and outs of the industry. Two decades later, Gino remains "in the business" in multiple capacities: owner of events/promotion company Lock Johnson's Playground, which is cautiously rolling out a few live music events this summer; drummer for Kirk Thurmond and the Millennials; writer/producer for his own band, IvorY JeaN; promoter/brand ambassador for the GroundUP community; marketing consultant for up-and-coming artists; and founder of his new music label, Playground Recordings. 

And yes, we do talk about the pandemic. We talk about the protests, and the state of affairs in Texas and nationwide. We talk about the necessity of gathering together—safely—and digging deeper to find ways to create and collaborate as the music industry continues to evolve.

Special thanks to Foundation 45 for sharing their message on this podcast episode. The Dallas-based nonprofit organization offers mental health support by licensed professional counselors to adults, and we are so grateful for all they do here. Check them out!

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LONE SOUND MAGAZINE PODCAST | Host: Jaimie Siegle | Producer: Andrew Sherman | Music: David Wilson

Alec Jhangiani is a co-founder/principal of Fortress Presents, the company behind Fort Worth's Fortress Festival that launched in late April 2017. (Like most everything else this spring, the festival was canceled due to COVID-19.) In this episode, Alec talks about the likelihood of Fortress Festival 2021 (book your calendar for April 24-25 ... in pencil) and the drive-in concert "trend." He's got his hands in a few other projects as well, from a new live music venue in Fort Worth (hint: Wild Acre Brewing) to a concept album he's producing called Alamo Bootleg. Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see y'all next Friday!

Special thanks to Foundation 45 for sharing their message on this podcast episode. The Dallas-based nonprofit organization offers mental health support by licensed professional counselors to adults, and we are so grateful for all they do here. Check them out! 

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LONE SOUND MAGAZINE PODCAST | Host: Jaimie Siegle | Producer: Andrew Sherman | Music: David Wilson