I WAS IN THAT BAND!

I WAS IN THAT BAND! EP 37 - Danny Balis

1 h 45 min · Gisteren
aflevering I WAS IN THAT BAND! EP 37 - Danny Balis artwork

Beschrijving

This week on I WAS IN THAT BAND!, I sit down with my old friend, Danny Balis. You may know Danny from his years in Dallas radio, but at heart he's always been a musician and songwriter. We talk about his current projects, Sir Daniel Esquire and Silver Skylarks, his love for the Denton music scene, and the community that helped shape him. Danny shares stories about growing up in West Texas, finding his way to Dallas, and how music became a lifelong pursuit. We also discuss the creative drive that keeps him writing and recording after all these years. As always, there are plenty of laughs, stories, and reflections from a life spent making music with friends.

Reacties

0

Wees de eerste die een reactie plaatst

Meld je nu aan en word lid van de I WAS IN THAT BAND! community!

Probeer gratis

Probeer 14 dagen gratis

€ 9,99 / maand na proefperiode. · Elk moment opzegbaar.

  • Podcasts die je alleen op Podimo hoort
  • 20 uur luisterboeken / maand
  • Gratis podcasts

Alle afleveringen

39 afleveringen

aflevering I WAS IN THAT BAND! EP 36 - Don Cento artwork

I WAS IN THAT BAND! EP 36 - Don Cento

This week on I Was In That Band!, Grady sits down with guitarist, producer, songwriter, and longtime friend Don Cento. Don has spent decades following his own creative path, whether that meant jazz, rock, Americana, instrumental music, or whatever else happened to catch his imagination. The two share stories from years in the DFW music scene, memories of gigs and mutual experiences, and talk about Don's refusal to chase expectations in favor of following his muse wherever it leads. It's a fun and wide-ranging conversation between old friends about creativity, curiosity, and making the music you want to make. Don Cento is a musician, producer, songwriter, and recording engineer whose work has included the bands Shibboleth and Chomsky, along with collaborations with Sarah Jaffe, Bonnie Whitmore, Jerry David DeCicca, and many others. His newest project, Cento Threeo, features Phil Spencer on bass and Norm Bergeron on drums. Their debut album, Halfway to Mellowtown, is out June 19, 2026.

9 jun 20261 h 38 min
aflevering I WAS IN THAT BAND! EP 35 - Jimmy McDonough artwork

I WAS IN THAT BAND! EP 35 - Jimmy McDonough

Jimmy McDonough joins Grady Sandlin on this episode of I WAS IN THAT BAND! for a sprawling conversation about music obsession, biography writing, bootlegs, producers, record collectors, and the emotional toll of telling someone else's story honestly. Best known for acclaimed books on Gary Stewart, Neil Young, Tammy Wynette, Al Green, and Russ Meyer, Jimmy reflects on the overwhelming response to I Am From The Honky Tonks and the nearly 40-year journey that brought the Gary Stewart story to life. The two dive deep into Gary's unreleased recordings, the mystery and romance of bootleg culture, and the idea that unofficial tapes often reveal the real heart of an artist's story. Jimmy also shares stories about Neil Young, David Briggs, Willie Mitchell, the Hi Records rhythm section, and the producers and sidemen who quietly shaped some of the greatest records ever made. Along the way, the conversation explores the disappearing art of long-form biography, the struggle to preserve music history in a disposable digital culture, and why Jimmy still feels compelled to chase unfinished stories — including a long-discussed Jack Nitzsche project. A funny, emotional, and deeply insightful conversation between two lifelong music obsessives about records, memory, mythology, and the people behind the music.

27 mei 20261 h 0 min