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For the past six years, Rob has been the touring photographer for The Killers. He has since settled down in Fort Worth, TX; taking the time to focus on different endeavors… possibly learning how to drive again.

Rob’s work - click here

This episode features Houston-based guitar virtuoso Kelly Doyle. A man of immense talent and creativity, he does it all. From shredding on his own projects and others, to making stop animation guitar lessons for those of us hoping to achieve the same level of talent… Kelly is always up to something.

Kelly’s performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk here
Kelly’s solo music here

This episode features Houston-based drummer Chris Ardoin. He keeps a busy schedule week in and week out - playing gigs, recording in the studio and performing at various churches around town. When he’s not playing, Chris manages a vintage drum shop called “Three on the Floor.”

Three on the Floor - click here
Follow Chris on IG for all upcoming shows - here

This episode features drummer Nick Wilkerson. He is a founding member of the Louisville, Kentucky bred band White Reaper. He’s come a long way from studying “Drumming for Monsters” as a youth — White Reaper stays busy headlining tours and serving as direct support for acts like Pearl Jam and The Killers.

White Reaper website - click here
Music - click here

This episode features  photographer Kate Blaising. Originally from Dallas, Texas, she eventually made her way to Austin where a chance friendship, fostered at a diner, would jumpstart her passion for music photography. She also has cats.

Website - click here
Project ATX 6 - click here 

This episode features photographer and music enthusiast Daniel Jackson. #1 his work has been displayed on both billboards and race vehicles. #2 he is just an all around good dude. He has carved out a career in music focused on putting the joy of experience above all else.

Website - click here

Follow his socials - @listenyoungman

This episode features Jack O’Brien from The Bright Light Social Hour. Since their first record came out in 2010, Bright Light has been grinding out a career with energy, fervor and unbridled enthusiasm. They’ve evolved, lost members, gained members, updated Wikipedia and, above all else, focused on the music. It’s been a joy watching them over the years.

Everything Bright Light - Click Here 

This episode features Carolyn Patten. What started as an improvised, two-week trip to Budapest in 2020 turned into a 7-month sabbatical that altered the course of her life. Carolyn has been on a life journey ever since and is focused on re-discovering the joys of living.

The second installment of the YGSGU Christmas Special is here. Thanks to all the musicians who gave freely of their time and talents to make this possible. Merry Christmas!

This episode features my high school band director, Donald Thoede. I still call him "Mr. Thoede" - old habits and all. Mr. Thoede has taught at St. Thomas High School, here in Houston, for over 20 years where he directs the Concert Band, Jazz Band and Marching Band (that refuses to march). This one's for all the nerds out there.

This episode features, Houston based singer-songwriter, Max Flinn.  After years of toiling away working for an oil and gas company, Max has spent the past four years cultivating a music career that spans from Houston to Nashville and any state that has good camping. He has never played a Bar Mitzvah... but he is open to the idea.

Head to Max's website for music and merch - click here

This episode features singer/songwriter Adam Bricks. We discuss his ventures to New York, Tel Aviv, back to New York and back to Houston. He recently released an album of Demos from 2014 and he is working on a new album to be released some time in the future. Also, he hates cantaloupe.

Demos & B-Sides 2014 - listen here

Bandcamp - Funeral - listen here