Dr Womack joins us for another episode of Geeking On Music. His second book on George Martin, The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin, The Later Years, 1966–2016, was just recently published so we go hard in the paint on the Beatles and George Martin. Intro song is Sociopathic Love Song by The Swinging Lights off their new album Trouble with the Truth

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Dr Ken Womack on The Beatles and George Martin

Today's podcast was a fun conversation with the two busiest men in Austin, Richard Lynn and Ray Colgan. Richard runs four record labels, puts on a quarterly music and film festival and owns the revered venue, Beerland on Red River St in Austin. Ray works at Antone's record store and helps Richard bring his ideas to fruition. Enjoy!

Richard Lynn and Ray Colgan of Super Secret Records

We're joined by Patsy Dolan Bouressa, clinical director of the SIMS Foundation to talk about mental health and addiction and help available to musicians. The SIMS Foundation's primary mission is to provide these services to the Austin music industry. 

Addiction and Depression

Bill Bentley joins us to talk about his new book Smithsonian Rock and Roll: Live and Unseen. It would take too much space here to list all of the musicians Bill has worked with over the past with while in the music industry over the past 40 years, but if anyone can write a book about Rock and Roll with authority it is certainly him. We talk Doug Sahm, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, and The Flaming Lips to name a few. I hope you enjoy the podcast and make sure you check out the book. This episode's featured artist is Ought. We share Disgraced In America from their new album Room Inside The World. If you would like to support Geeking On Music, please leave us a rating and review. You can also support us by shopping on Amazon using this link.

Bill Bentley

Lindsay and I talk to Lizzy Lehman of the band Carry Illinois. They have a new EP out called Work In Progress. We dive into her new songwriting direction, the importance of honesty in art, and a number of other subjects. 

Lizzy Lehman of Carry Illinois

Lindsay and I had a great chat with Kid Koala, who is one of myall-time favorite artists. We get deep into Deltron 3030, his new project Floor Kids, digging for instruments, and his creative process. Enjoy! 

Conversation with Kid Koala

Yoke Lore is the project of the very talented Adrian Galvin.  We had a chance to talk to him about growing up in New York and our mutual fanboy crush on Dan Carlin. Adrian has a unique vision for his music and puts n an impressive show. Featured song is Yoke Lore's Good Pain from the Good Pain EP.  If you would like to support Geeking On Music, please leave us a rating and review. You can also support us by shopping on Amazon using this link.

Adrian Galvin of Yoke Lore

We had a chance to talk to J. Blake Fichera, author of Scored To Death: Conversations with Some of Horror's Greatest Composers, several months back about the importance of film scores in horror movies. I guarantee you'll find inspiration for this year's All Hallow's Eve movie and/or your next vinyl purchase. Enjoy! **Queue the evil Thriller laugh** This episode's featured artist is Arizona's Draa. We share Even In My Dream (All My Life) from their new single. If you would like to support Geeking On Music, please leave us a rating and review. You can also support us by shopping on Amazon using this link.

Does the film score make a great horror movie? 

Bob Mehr joins us to talk about his brilliant book, Trouble Boys: The True Story of The Replacements. We discuss the impact and legacy of, arguably, the most important band of the 80s. We also talk about the new live album, For Sale: Live At Maxwell's 1986, the first official live album from The Replacements.  Featured song is My Children off of Protomartyr's excellent new album Relatives In Descent. 

Talking The Replacements with Bob Mehr

Thor Harris is a musician's musician and a man's man with a heart of gold. The last 6 years have been spent with the experimental noise avant-rock band Swans and has recorded with Adam Torres, Bill Callahan, Shearwater and a number of other bands. His current project Thor & Friends delves into the hypnotic world of Minimalism. We joined Thor at his East Austin home to talk about life and music as well as his bid to run for Texas Governor. Featured song is Whose Fingers? off Thor & Friends.  If you would like to support Geeking On Music, please leave us a rating and review. You can also support us by shopping on Amazon using this link.

Thor Harris

Yogi Bailee Thoreson joins us to talk about her unique practice of yoga that focuses on freedom of movement. Schole Yoga is a music and movement based system that creates freedom on and off the mat. Featured song is My Only off the new album The Echo Of Pleasure by the amazing The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart.  If you would like to support Geeking On Music, please leave us a rating and review. You can also support us by shopping on Amazon using this link.

Music Is My Mantra

Justin Allen drops by to talk about the 15 UK Rock & Pop acts beyond Radiohead, Oasis & Blur that should have received more attention in America. Download the Spotify playlist for a more immersive experience. This episode's featured artist is Oklahoma's Broncho. We share their new song Get In My Car. If you would like to support Geeking On Music, please leave us a rating and review. You can also support us by shopping on Amazon using this link.

Criminally Underrated UK Rock & Pop from the 90s and 00s

J. Blake Fichera joins us to talk horror film scores. Blake recently published the book Scored to Death: Conversations With Some of Horror's Greatest Composers. A peek into the how and why behind the music that nightmares are made of. This episode's featured artist is Arizona's Draa. We share Even In My Dream (All My Life) from their new single. If you would like to support Geeking On Music, please leave us a rating and review. You can also support us by shopping on Amazon using this link.

Horror Film Scores with author J. Blake Fichera

Clay and Lindsay cruise up to Boise, Idaho for 3 days of good food, fun and amazing music. This episode features music by the artists we were fortunate enough to see: Delicate Steve, Cy Dune, Weaves, Mac DeMarco, Andy Shauf, Jonathan Richman, Máscaras, The Album Leaf, Kate Tempest, and Angel Olsen  . Please support them if you enjoy their music. Go to their shows, buy their music, share with your friends. SUPPORT ART! If you would like to support Geeking On Music, please leave us a rating and review. You can also support us by shopping on Amazon using this link.

TREEFORT MUSIC FEST: ADVENTURES IN BOISE

Dr Womack, world-renowned authority on the Beatles, joins us to talk The Beatles and George Martin. He has a new George Martin biography coming out in September titled Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin (The Early Years, 1926-1966). If you would like to support Geeking On Music, please leave us a rating and review. You can also support us by shopping on Amazon using this link.

The Beatles & George Martin with Dr Kenneth Womack

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