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The never seen, recently revised 1995 mixes I half-heartedly started in early 1996, completed a few years ago…and tweaked until recently. This collection blends all the C&W influences I grew to enjoy through Austin and KGSR.

We talk. We drink. We movie. About Kelly Stocker: Alarming familiarity is how I like to approach the world at large - and it hasn't failed me yet. I live in the spaces between creative and analytical, social and strategic, public persona and 100% authentic ambassador. Most recently, I've been working with small businesses to optimize their properties, understand their community and move their presence to the next level. I keep my finger on the pulse of the city via market consulting for Zagat and contributions to Thrillist, CultureMap, the Austin Visitors Guide & TimeOut. You can also find me at Alamo Drafthouse and 93.3 KGSR. About Jason Dick:Jason Dick, has been host of the Morning X since 2004 and became part of the “Morning X” when he was joined by Deb O’Keefe. An edgy sense of humor has resulted in Jason being recognized as the “Best Radio DJ” in the Austin Chronicle’s readers poll (2007-2009 & 2011-2014). Off the air, Jason enjoys playing poker, golfing, video gaming and live music. About Piranha 3D: Spring break turns gory when an underground tremor releases hundreds of prehistoric, carnivorous fish into Lake Victoria, a popular waterside resort. Local cop Julie Forester (Elisabeth Shue) must join forces with a band of unlikely strangers -- though they are badly outnumbered -- to destroy the ravenous creatures before everyone becomes fish food. Release date: August 20, 2010 (USA) Director: Alexandre Aja Film series: Piranha 3D Featured song: Show Me the Way to Go Home Budget: 24 million USD About Jason Jepson: Jason has launched multiple beverage brands, played an instrumental role in taking two companies public, and garnered international media attention for the world’s most expensive sport-fishing tournament. More importantly, Jepson is a Paradigm Shifter – Coffee Trailblazer – Certified 80’s Movie Buff – Beer Evangelist – Wanna Be Pizza Ninja

This week’s guest is Kelly Stocker. Kimya likes to call her the most famous not famous person in Austin as she is connected to nearly everybody--seriously ask someone in your life if they know Kelly. She honed this title when she was the Austin community manager of Yelp, and now she’s a gal who does a bit of this and a bit of that. And she’s also a DJ on a local radio station KGSR which is where we’re recording from right now and she writes for the local branch of Culturemap. Oh, and she has a funny and informative newsletter called the Friday Five that you should all subscribe to.

The soulful voice of Austin-based R&B, soul and pop singer-songwriter Lauren Silva leads listeners to wonder how someone so young can sing of life so authentically. But with a career that began with singing, dancing, and acting at the age of five and now includes touring nation-wide and writing and producing her own music and videos, she has a lifetime of experience.And still there's something more behind the perfect pitch tone she passionately belts out. In the midst of a successful childhood career that included dancing, acting, singing and modeling, the tragic death of her best friend and cast mate led her to years of challenges with substance issues and gang influence. Extracting herself by sheer inner strength and her spiritual practices she poured herself into her passion for creating and performing with amazing results. Not content to simply perform and take a bow, Lauren uses her experiences to inspire and mentor youth throughout the country by working with organizations assisting inner city youth, the homeless and human trafficking coalitions.After an initial album with an independent label in her native California at the age of 18, Lauren grew into her own as an R&B, soul and pop artist, most recently expanding into writing and co-writing for herself and other major artists alongside several American and international teams with Sony and Universal. Vocally compared to a mix between pop sensations, Adele, Pink and Alicia Keys, she has been gaining major label, publishing, and music licensing interest with her previous EP, which garnered airplay in Austin, New York and Canada, and recently recorded EP.Lauren has toured nationally performing in venues ranging from sold-out shows at the Cox Arena to renowned Austin venues such as Antone's, the Saxon Pub and Threadgill's opening for five-time Grammy-nominated artist Marcia Ball. She has opened for established recording artists such as P.O.D., Kirk Franklin, L.F.O., and has worked with a growing number of well-respected musicians such as Lester Abrams (writer of “Minute By Minute” of Doobie Brothers), Traa (Bass player for P.O.D.) Tomi Aros (Luis Miguel, Santana), Kiko Cibrian (Santana), Carl Evans J.R. (Fattburger, Stevie Wonder) and more.Though her journey began in Southern California, Lauren's Portuguese heritage led her to Hawaii where, in addition to continuing to write and perform music, she also did missionary work. While there, she collaborated with the Grammy award-winning Carrie Underwood and can be seen singing next to Underwood in the opening scene of the major motion film “Soul Surfer.”In 2012 her original single “Hurt,” was nominated for Best Pop Song in the Hollywood Music in Media Awards where she performed to great reviews. “Hurt” was placed on TV's Oxygen Network amongst rotating network shows and earned her first radio play in New York, Canada and charting on local radio in Austin, TX claiming the number one spot on R&B/Soul station KAZI for over six weeks in a row. Followed by her song “Shadow,” which also claimed the number one spot on KAZI and has also been nominated for Best R&B/Soul Song of the Year for the 2013 Hollywood Music in Media Awards. She is currently getting more radio play all over Austin, TX including the very popular KGSR radio station with her new self produced EP "Back to Bridges" which released in June of this year. She also recently had two of her original songs licensed for a pilot for an HBO Television Series.In 2013 Lauren is back in the studio in Los Angeles, CA working with Pop Billboard charting producer Mario Marchetti on a full length album. She is also working with an Los Angeles-based film director, writing for a major films.

Driving? Then listen to this here.Strings  on Grass Sunset Concert Seriesfeaturing Jimmy LaFave and surprise mystery guestGreat Austin musicians in a country setting, under the stars featuring new arrangements by Will TaylorSunday, April 19, 2015(Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30)at private home near Slaughter and Manchaca RSVP to get complete informationLike us on FacbookGo to our websiteStrings on Grass is a donations-based concert series,  so pay what you can or feel.Suggested contribution: $20/person at the door. We are pleased to bring back Jimmy Lafave and a secret mystery guest, lover of Barton Springs in from Vermont. (See videos of Jimmy here) The last few years we’ve been in the studio with Jimmy, recording a cut with him on his Jackson Browne Tribute album, and two songs on his most recent album release.  Back in the 80’s my high school best friend and I would take our strings downtown and sit in at the Chicago House open mike frequently hosted by Jimmy Lafave.  Years later I ran into Jimmy at a live KGSR radio tribute to Bob Dylan; from that radio show the first season of  Strings Attached was born.Here are a few songs I arranged for that first show back in 2001:Never is a MomentWhen It Starts to Rain (KUT Radio Appearance)Jimmy LaFave was born in Wills Point, Texas, a small town 30 miles east of Dallas. He began school down the road in Mesquite and by Junior High was making music perched behind his Sears & Roebuck drum kit. It wasn’t long before his mother traded a drawer full of green stamps for his first guitar and the switch to singer–songwriter was in progress. His family later moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he finished high school. Although he has lived in Austin for over 20 years, many people think of him as being from Oklahoma, because of his strong musical ties to the state and what he often refers to as its “red dirt music.” It was in this landscape that he began to define his sound and soak up a combination of his experiences among authentic songwriters from the tradition of Woody Guthrie. Before leaving Oklahoma for Austin, Jimmy did some independent recording and toured the southwest with the first version of his band Night Tribe. Read more here…."Jimmy LaFave sings like a soul caught up in the rapture."--Claudia Perry, The Houston PostJimmy LaFave is a musician, songwriter, and performing artist of unprecedented talent. An artist's artist."--Bob Johnston, Producer: Blonde On Blonde, Nashville Skyline, Johnny Cash, Paul Simon"Jimmy LaFave's songs move me 'cause he sings them with grit, passion, and uncommon beauty."--Lucinda Williams, Recording Artist"Jimmy LaFave uncovers the soul of America. And he does that so movingly and so beautifully that words fail."--Niew Revue, European newsweekly"Jimmy LaFave delivers with foot-to-the-floor passion." --Playboy"Jimmy, your words and music have captured new audiences who appreciate the Austin soundscape and the songwriting it encompasses. You are one of Austin's favorites, and you know that I'm one of your biggest fans."--Ann Richards, Former Governor of TexasStrings on Grass is a handicap accessible, smoke free, outdoor house concert series located near Slaughter Creek Dr. and Manchaca. Well-behaved youngsters any age are welcome.All attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic, their own seating, pillows, blankets as needed.  Attendance is by invitation only and RSVPs are required. Directions will be emailed to those with confirmed reservations.2 ways To RSVP for the Jimmy LaFave concert1) Online: click here or 2) By mail: please fill out the form below and mail it before April 14, 2014 toWill TaylorStrings on Grass Series – Jimmy LaFave9300 S IH 35Suite A500Austin, TX 78748Suggested donation is $20/person.Checks made out to Strings Attached.After April 14, please RSVP here http://stringsattached.orgRSVP for the Jimmy LaFave house concert,  April 19, 2015Please note that we will acknowledge receipt of your donation by email.  If you do not hear from us, please contact us.To: Strings on Grass Series – Jimmy LaFave9300 S IH 35Suite A500Austin, TX 78748Name: _______________________________  Number of people in my party: ________  Email address: ___________________________       Phone #____________________Please check one:___  I am enclosing my donation now.  (Make checks payable to "Strings Attached" and  postedated for 4/19/2015. Suggested amount: $20/person.)___  I would prefer to take my chances and wait to make my donation ($20/person) at the door.2015 Strings on Grass SeasonChristine AlbertDavid Glaser and Songs of James TaylorAbbey Road Re-ImaginedGina ChavezDana CooperLibby KirkpatrickGurf MorlixStrings on Grass Sunset Series 2015 Season(We are accepting donations in advance for all concerts.  Suggested donations made in advance are $20/person.  Checks should be made out to Strings Attached)MAY 16  Christine AlbertRSVPJUNE 6Music of James Taylor / David GlaserRSVPJULY 11Abbey Road Re-ImaginedRSVPAUGUST 15   Gina ChavezRSVPSEPTEMBER 12Dana CooperRSVPNOVEMBER 7Libby KirkpatrickRSVPDECEMBER 5Gurf MorlixRSVPWant to HELP STRINGS ON GRASS?Join our tag team (Let us tag you a few times a month on FB and get some free music as thanks)Become a PatronVolunteerGetting too many emails from us?Before you sever our digital relationship, try one of these non–email ways of staying in touch with our shows and music releases:Texting list (just monthly) Be our friend here.Subscribe to our podcast (great for the morning drive)You are receiving this email because you previously asked to be on our mailing list.Our mailing address is:Will Taylor9300 S IH 35Suite a 500Austin, 78748

This week we turned the tables on radio host Tracey Schultz to ask him about how he got into radio, the subtlties of interviewing, podcasts, and his show "What's New."  Follow him on Twitter @TraceySchulz, find him on Facebook, and check out his show here.   We also talked about: The Austin comedy scene, the Moontower Comedy Festival, SXSW, KGSR, KLBJ, Charlie Hodge, Katie Pengra, Dale Dudley, Matt Bearden, Chris Hardwick, Nerdist, Scott Auckerman, Richard Linklater, social media, 101X, Jason and Deb, Don Pitts, Luke Winky, Howard Stern, KOOP radio, and more!

Johnny Cash: Folsom Prison Blues (At Folsom Prison/San Quentin,Sony)Jim Bryson: Somewhere Else (The North Side Benches,Factor)Duane Jarvis: Still I Long For Your Kiss (Certified Miracle,Blue Buffalo Records)Michael Nesmith: Different Drum (Listen to the Band,BMG Entertainment)Richard and Linda Thompson: Dimming of the Day / Dargai (The Best of,Island)Gretchen Peters: On A Bus To St Cloud (Circus Girl (The Best Of),Scarlet Letter Records)Lori McKenna: Fireflies (Pieces of Me,Signature Sounds)Buddy Miller: Hole In My Head (Your Love And Other Lies,Hightone)George Jones: Why Baby Why (The Essential George Jones: The Spirit Of Country,Sony)Jim Lauderdale: The King Of Broken Hearts (Planet of Love,Reprise Records)Bob Dylan: Buckets of Rain (Blood On The Tracks,Columbia)Blaze Foley: Clay Pigeons (Wanted More Dead Than Alive,Waddell Hollow Records)John Prine: Speed of the Sound of Loneliness (live) (The John Prine Anthology,Rhino Records)Steve Goodman: City of New Orleans (No Big Surprise: The Steve Goodman Anthology,Red Pyjamas)Del Amitri: Driving With The Brakes On (Twisted,A&M)Patty Griffin: Top of the World (KGSR Broadcasts Vol 12,KGSR)

The arrival of the new Stan Rogers “Best of” collection got us started on a set of new music and and clever cover versions. We heard some classics from Lyle Lovett, and a great set of music requested by one of our most loyal listeners.

The arrival of the new Stan Rogers “Best of” collection got us started on a set of new music and and clever cover versions. We heard some classics from Lyle Lovett, and a great set of music requested by one of our most loyal listeners.