Garrett chats about eating at kid's birthday parties, plodding along, his notion of "busy writing love songs", Little Jesus and Little Willie, and the right microphone height for finger-snaps ("OK" from Live at the Listening Room PHX 11/02/17) https://archive.org/details/GAM2017-11-02 www.GarrettAndersonMusic.com
Garrett checks in before (grumpy and nervous), during (grateful to play music for cool people like that one German dude), and after (drunk and proud - apologies for the sound quality when the earbud mic was rubbing my collared shirt) the corporate conference gigs in Grapevine TX. (Outro music = "Bohemian" featuring Ryan from Twiddle at the 8x10 5/26/2012) www.GarrettAndersonMusic.com
Garrett is seeking his "why", got an article from a listener about hunting management not being as scientific as advertised, sang for a lady in red sunglasses, still hates bots and spam, and wraps up with a cover of "Let him Fly" by Patty Griffin by request. www.GarrettAndersonMusic.com
Garrett is in humbled-nervous-prep-mode after landing a gig to perform for a conference in TX, got chills singing at Day of Hope, enjoyed a roasted cauliflower taco at Vegan Fest, and finally learned "Sweet Caroline". Intro and Outro Music = "Texas Honeysuckle" www.GarrettAndersonMusic.com
Garrett wonders if he'll go full vegan after the PHX Vegan Food festival, wishes it wasn't confusing whether it is OK to cheer for Shuan White and buy Jimmy Johns, and shared video of set 2 from his gig last night. Intro / Outro Music is "Dirty Cooking" from 2/16/14.
Happy 2018! Check out the Family Ranch song after Garrett gives thanks that his sister didn't hear the "game over" music and tells a story of a lost dog in the neighborhood.
Garrett went to the PHX Animal Welfare league, saw the Patriot Guard Riders raise the flag, and lost it all on Red. https://www.gofundme.com/kwxphc-cancer-treatment-fund Intro / Outro music = "59th St. Bridge (Feelin' Groovy)" by Simon and Garfunkel, performed by Garrett at Crab Shanty07/25/09
Garrett wraps up with a home studio "Soul Shine" (Warren Haynes) after talking about holidays, green beans, sexual allegations, and slam-reading an agitated writing inspired by insomnia and the Rolling Stone doc on HBO.
Garrett feels strange after his gig for 7 people, shares a self-help acronym C.A.L.M., struggles to find a tweet, and hates when dishes pile up in the sink. Intro / Outro music = "Strange Truth" released 1/24/09 available here: https://garrettandersonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/portraits-of-the-young-man-as-an-artist
Garrett reflects on the serenity prayer, volunteering, Bladerunner, and wraps up with a home-studio cover of "99 Shades of Crazy" (by JJ Grey and Mofro)
Garrett is joined by Stephan Nance to get to know one another ahead of their 11/2/17 Listening Room Phoenix show. Stephan fills us in on how to pronounce his name, songwriting, Japan's use of vertical real estate, birding, and more... Intro and Outro Music "Japanese Garden" by Stephan Nance https://www.stephannance.com/
Garrett slept gratefully last night, joined the PTO, shares some thoughts on the Vegas shooting, and doesn't plan on owning a time share by the next podcast, but we'll haveta see... Intro and outro music "You Wreck Me" (Tom Petty, RIP) by GAB live at The 8x10 12/03/2010
Garrett covers "Leave Something Behind" by Sean Rowe by request. Before that, he likes the idea of "leave it better", wonders if the U.S., North Korea, and the NFL can all just get along, and is it OK to chip golfballs in the neighborhood grassy area?
Garrett is groggy and can't say "conscientious", goes backstage at OneRepublic (thanks Dave!), hits the beach in LA (thanks Dan!), didn't turn right on red (sorry angry lady!), didn't "help" a bunny (sorry bunny!), and shares his latest home studio song "On Wings (Hit the Road)" www.GarrettAndersonMusic.com
Garrett goes direct out from his pedal board for a performance of "Granny" by Dave Matthews Band and then an improvisation loop jam and a quick update on the musical journey including upcoming LA trip and 11/02/17 show at The Listening Room Phoenix. www.GarrettAndersonMusic.com
Garrett kicks off year 2 of the podcast with vacation proposals (congrats Rory and Duncan!), fighting TV bills, some a$$hole hit both my cars, remembering which months have 31 days, recent gig recaps, and more. Music = "Lifted Away" by LUCA Live at the 8x10 5/16/09. www.GarrettAndersonMusic.com
Garrett sits down down to chat with and showcase the music of fellow PHX area singer-songwriter Ben Anderson. Ben performs acoustic versions of "Clay Pigeons" and "Perfect" - discover more at www.BenAndersonMusic.com Intro / outro Music = "Lukewarm" by Ben Anderson
Garrett chats about hustling before vacation, moving, old dogs learning new tricks, Hodor, and elevating personal standards. Music = "New Umbrella" live from The 8x10 on 2/16/14
Garrett checks in before and after his gigs (with a sore throat) and is intrigued by a "meditative music" performance after his set at The Listening Room Phoenix...
Back in August 2016, Garrett marked the 1 year anniversary of attending the Phish festival MagnaBall with an acoustic "Possum" and a reading of his post-festival animal-infested recap. www.GarrettAndersonMusic.com
Updates from the musical front-lines, Dunson's 1M streams, crappy freebie frisbees, getting out from under the shadows of things hanging over your head, and more...
Garrett opens in tribute to Gregg Allman on the acoustic, talks about the passing of musical icons, the recent Manchester attack, and tries to end on a positive note with an update on a potential publishing contract...
(Before and After 5/17/17 gig) Garrett tests his intestinal fortitude (literally) to get to the gig on time, reacts to the bar owner's challenge to play more upbeat next time, and hears back from Old Crow Medicine Show...
Can you hear this podcast while vacuuming? My kids' answers to questions they don't know the answers to are better than Trump's. Garrett recommends checking out Tristan Harris and the Time Well Spent movement (in addition to Me.Now), loves the quote "joy shared is doubled, sorrow shared is halved", and more...
(From LA5) Garrett performs an acoustic "Tea with Einstein", breaks it down line by line, and the family helps him sign-off.
Professor and civic advocate Dawn Penich-Thacker joins Garrett to discuss the landscape of education policy, voucher expansion, being an empowered citizen, community fabric and more... Dawn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorRhetorica www.GarrettAndersonMusic.com
Michael Zimmerlich of 80/20 Records joins Garrett at Co+Hoots to discuss his label, entrepreneurial adventures, witnessing a viral moment at NAMM, and more. Intro and outro music: "The Farce 500-Million" by Captain Squeegee. http://www.8020records.com/ http://www.captainsqueegee.com/ www.GarrettAndersonMusic.com
Garrett plugs Sam Harris , semi-roasts Malcolm Gladwell, recaps his farmers' market gig including the popcorn vendor who is a published musician and the little girl that stole his harmonica, or did she?
(Highlights From LA4) Acting into feeling, my daughter's first school bus ride, an acoustic "Awful Nice", shout out to Sturgill Simpson and a gig audition.
Garrett caught a huge mistake on his taxes, gigged for sexy grandmas, plays an acoustic "My Someone", has hot leads from NARIP, tackles doubts, hates scams and spam bots, and more.
