Welcome to the YGSGU X-MAS Special 2022!Thanks to all the musicians that gave up their time and talent. If you are cruel and want to skip over some songs to get to the artist you like… here is the song order:1. Sergio Trevino - Original Song2. Alex Riddle - Original Song3. Kelly Doyle - “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth”4. Michelle Roberts - “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel5. Brendan Hall - “Last Christmas” by Wham!Merry Christmas!

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 hereKelly’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 visual artist Dual. Traveling through the art world incognito, Dual truly believes that the art should speak for itself, no matter the face behind it. From starting out as a graffiti artist, with the arrest record to prove it, Dual is now one of Houston’s most in-demand muralists - gracing the facades of many beloved landmarks throughout the city. He also operates as a studio artist and has taken his artistic expression wherever it leads him. He also has over 100 plants.Dual’s Art - click here

My best friend Dan saw this band at Three Links in Dallas. “You should reach out to these guys” he said. I did. I’m glad I did. This is a recording of us talking to each other after I reached out…King Pari is comprised of Cameron Kinghorn and Joe Christensen. No sooner did they start this new band than Covid happened and did it’s thing. I’m glad to say they persevered, and released their debut album. They are now working on their second one. All around, great dudes.Everything King Pari - click hereSunshine Video - click 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 hereMusic - 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 hereFollow his socials - @listenyoungman

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sergio for the second time. He’s just a joy to talk to and I will take any and all opportunities to do so.

This episode features Matthew Logan Vasquez. Best known as the frontman/crooner of Delta Spirit, he shatters the axiom “there aren’t enough hours in the day” by employing his talents in other groups: Middle Brother, Glorietta and his solo project, MLV. He has very strong opinions on sparkling water.Delta Spirit - click hereMiddle Brother - click hereGlorietta - click hereMLV - click hereI know… it’s a lot

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 Austin based artist Taylor Wilkins. Taylor cut his teeth in the college town of San Marcos before settling down in the Texas capital. He loves his dog so much, he named two bands after him: Otis the Destroyer and Otis Wilkins. Unfortunately, my computer decided to re-start towards the end of our conversation... I had to pop in later and finish the story I was telling. Recording is fun.Otis the Destroyer - click hereOtis Wilkins - click here

This episode features native Chicagoan Casey Deeter. She is a guitar player and teacher who uses her Instagram platform to encourage and educate all levels of musicians. What started as a single clip of her working through a Phish song, has turned into  a substantial social media presence centered around music theory and implementation. She is also great at making cookies larger than your face.Instagram Page - click hereYouTube Page - 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 hereBandcamp - Funeral - listen here

This episode features comedian, teacher, writer Dusti Rhodes. Dusti is an integral part of the Houston comedy scene and hosts the spectacular Comedy Open Mic at Rudyard's. She also has a hard time pronouncing the "Guarldi" in Vince Guarldi. Disclaimer: There were some strange, alien audio anomalies while recording this episode. I did what I could to fix them but the quality is not the best... I apologize. Enjoy!