Episodes

Episode 110- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacey sit down with David Messier at The Brixton and they talked about highlights from 2019, the Dallas Mavericks, Rubik’s Cubes, New England slang, the Music Modernization Act, Same Sky Productions and robot overlords. They close things out with a ...

Episode 109- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacey sit down with PAACK at Austin Eastciders and they talked about superpowers, fashion, puppy stickers, how and why the band came together, future plans, embracing differences and women empowering and supporting women. They close things out with ...

Episode 108- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacey sit down with Kydd Jones at Space 2055 and they talked about Kydd’s advice to his younger self, puppet busses, advantages to being an Austin native, DIY Musician’s Conference, Festivals, developing a brand and IHOP. They close things out with ...

Episode 107- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacey sit down with Roland and the Roots Riddim at Austin Eastciders and they talked about how the band celebrates single releases, being a nerd, being able to trust bandmates, time travelling, being a multi-instrumentalist and the importance of giv...

Episode 106- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacey sit down with Modern Day Midas at Hyatt Regency and they talked about Frat bros yelling Free Bird, Lil Nas X, candy corn, meeting Jared Padalecki, costumes, Raul’s custom-designed visual art on repurposed vinyl records and the importance of se...

Episode 105- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacey sit down with Donovan Keith at Austin Eastciders and they talked about Lindyfest, Meatloaf, Austin Music Export, bird attacks, teaching kids’ voice lessons and performing at sorority parties. They close things out with a game of “Would You Rat...

Episode 104- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacey sit down with Robin Mordecai at Space 2055 and they talked about the first song he ever wrote, The Jonas Brothers, scooters, coming from a family of musicians, future plans with music, HAAM and Robin’s personal Best of Austin picks. They close...

Episode 103 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Anna Irving sit down with eBurner at Austin Eastciders and they talked about favorite home cooked meals, name origins, muzak, cartoons/anime, dream Halloween costumes and proper cast iron skillet care. They close things out with a game of “Porn Music or...

Episode 102 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts Kim Stacy and Anna Irving sit down with Claudia Gibson at Hyatt Regency and they talked about brussel sprouts, not listening to creepy old guys, Kerrville Folk Festival, her years as a freelance journalist, song stories and scary movies. They close things out with a game...

Episode 101 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Clint Manning at Hyatt Regency and they talked about trashing on bandmates, getting lost, how to balance being in lots of projects, being fancy, how to survive a zombie apocalypse and white claw. They close things out with a game...

Episode 100 Part II – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Mobley at The Pershing and they talked about dancing skills, how Mobley unwinds after a show, yearbook photos, boring performance riders and they closed out the conversation with a game of “Never Have I ever”. Followed by...

Episode 100 Part I – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Demi the Daredevil at The Pershing and they talked about Power Ranger movie soundtracks, crawling around unlit caves, where the name “Demi the Daredevil” comes from, Bob’s Burgers and the future of emo music. They close ou...

Episode 99 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with The Canvas People at Austin Eastciders and they talked about board games, glockenspiels, Christian rock, music videos, Questlove and they revealed their desert island album/snack picks. They close things out with a game of “Band S...

Episode 98 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Colin Gilmore at Hyatt Regency and they talked about marriage tips, pushy cats, signatures on his guitar, SXSW hacks, fake accents, touring with Nobody’s Girl and growing up in Lubbock. They close things out with a game of “Dolly,...

Episode 97 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with My Mistress at Austin Eastciders and they talked about haunted houses, the songwriting process, funny band riders, band likes/dislikes, recording at Art Institute of Austin and hot tubs full of hummus. They close things out with a...

Episode 96 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Ghostboy Jay$ee at Austin Eastciders and they talked about their favorite shots to take, go to karaoke songs, fashion, Trickfinger Records, thirsty DMs, 8th grade recordings and playlists to run to. They close things out with a ga...

Episode 95 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Cari Hutson & Good Company at The Velveeta Room and they talked about fashion, the importance of shedding backup plans, the stage production of “A Night with Janis Joplin”, collaborating with David Getz of Big Brother and the Hold...

Episode 94 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Kate Howard at Austin Eastciders and they talked about hats, open mics, Strange Brew, Women, the animatronic Chuck E Cheese band, her gofundme campaign and the process of stepping out on her own as a songwriter. They close things ...

Episode 93 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Mike Hidalgo at Hyatt Regency and they talked about stage wear, working as a roadie, k-pop, being inspired by other musicians in town, video games and Grandma’s cooking. They close things out with debuting a new game called “ATX P...

Episode 92 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Neel Cole & Southern St at Austin Eastciders and they talked about celebrity look-a-likes, band name origins, song lyric tattoos, Eddie Vedder and the best life advice everyone on stage has received. They close things out with 2 g...

Episode 91 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Cold Jackets at Austin Eastciders and they talked about dinosaur masks, song meanings, airports, their debut album, cassette tapes, shades and their UK tour. They close things out with a game of “Tourly-weds”! Plus… great live per...

Episode 90 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Shawnee Kilgore at The Brixton and they talked about chickens, collaborating with Joss Whedon, Kickstarter, getting weird with songwriting, the Songbird Society and armadillos. They close things out with two games, “2 Truths and a...

Episode 89 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Gilded Lows at Austin Eastciders Collaboratory and they talked about music videos, Barbie doll heads, True Detective, Filmmaking vs. Songwriting, fake band names and creating music in different places. They close things out with a...

Episode 88 – Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy sit down with Frederico7 at Hyatt Regency and they talked about traveling the world, music videos, animal masks, Instagram-able bathrooms, Austin Pets Alive and using multiple languages in songs. They close things out with a game of “Would You ...