GG87: Singer Macy Todd and Samuel Cho of Kollaboration ATL

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MACY TODD explains why she recorded but never released her first album.

Samuel Cho of KOLLABORATION ATL says the organization aims to help Asian-American artists get their start.

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GG86: Singer-songwriter Eliot Bronson and Amanda Plumb of Pecha Kucha

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ELIOT BRONSON talks about his new cd, James, growing up in Maryland, and the joys and challenges of a musical life. He's at Eddie's Attic on Sat., Sept. 23!

Amanda Plumb explains the Japanese origins of the international experience known as PECHA KUCHA. You like storytelling done in 20 slides with 20 seconds of talk per slide? Next one is Sunday, Nov. 12. Click HERE for Dana Robinson's presentation.

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GG85: Grut & Matt Weyandt of Xocolatl

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GRUT is an improv ensemble of musicians creating their own signature sound in Atlanta.

Matt Weyandt of XOCOLATL craft chocolate makers, talks about upcoming documentary and their efforts to uncover new flavors out of Peruvian cacao.

*music tweens Candyman is by the New Millenium Jelly Rollers & Pocketful of Rainbows is by Alex Gordon

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GG84: Musician B.E.N and Goodr founder Jasmine Crowe

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B.E.N interprets Blink 182's album Enema of the State with his bass-driven sound.

Jasmine Crowe founded GOODR in order to solve two problems: hunger in Atlanta and lost value in food-based businesses. She'll be sharing her story at the upcoming TedXPeachtree.

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GG83: Musician Rex Hussmann and GPB's Rickey Bevington

Multi-instrumentalist REX HUSSMANN shares his experiences in West Africa learning to play the gyil, as well as so much more.

RICKEY BEVINGTON, of GPB's 88.5 radio, shares insight into her upcoming TedxPeachtree talk on making sound media choices.

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GG82: Artist Allen Peterson and singer-songwriter David Robert King

ALLEN PETERSON talks about sculpture on the Beltline, murals in the Kirkwood tunnel, and his fascination with bees.

DAVID ROBERT KING connects the dots of him playing at The Bluebird Cafe to playing with Mary Gauthier and recording a new cd in Canada.

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GG81: Jason Collier & playwright Travis Sharp

Trumpeter, composer, & singer JASON COLLIER keeps busy between bands & sharpening his musical craft.

TRAVIS SHARP is one of the stalwarts of Dad's Garage improv theatre and he's written a very special musical based on a Star Wars character you just might remember - Wicket!

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GG80: Artist Dirk Hays and pianist Joe Alterman

DIRK HAYS sometimes is known as "Uncle Daddy" in the art space. His colorful, creative works are a perfect blend of his sense of humor.

JOE ALTERMAN is making his name as a talented pianist with a jazz background and a love for interpreting modern songs with a jazz spin.

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You can see some of Dirk's work at the World of Coke.

You can see some of Dirk's work at the World of Coke.

GG #9 LIVE SHOW on 8/26

Come see our next LIVE show on Saturday, Aug. 26, at a new venue - The Switchyards Downtown - with Andi Kezh, Dad's Garage, Alex Gordon, Pony League, Mark Kendall, Paint Love, Shannon Turner, Tray Dahl & the Jugtime Ragband, & more. Get your tix HERE!

GG79: Broadleaf Writers & Andi Kezh

Zachary Steele of BROADLEAF WRITERS ASSOC. shares details of upcoming conference in Decatur, Sept. 23-24, 2017, connecting great Southern writers.

ANDI KEZH shares her new single and what it's like being a new artist in a sea of talented musicians.

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GG78: James Carr and Lilac Wine

James Carr creates LONGLEAF MEDIA as a way to connect people to their food their farmers and their community in a sustainable way.

LILAC WINE turns your traditional cover band on its ear to create some magical new twists on songs you know and love.

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GG76: Alyssa & Peter Olson and Atlanta Chief Bicycle Officer Becky Katz

Alyssa & Peter Olson go from Yacht Rock Revue singing to a side project family duet at VENKMAN'S.

Atlanta's CHIEF BICYCLE OFFICER Becky Katz explains the position's creation and exciting project coming to the city. You can see a list of projects at RENEW ATLANTA.

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GG74: ChooseATL's Kate Atwood and Abby Wren of Secondhand Swagger

Kate Atwood of CHOOSEATL talks about the resurgence of Atlanta's creative and business community. The non-profit she founded is pretty cool too - Kate's Club.

Abby Wren of SECONDHAND SWAGGER shares her tale of Southern goodness that knows no black or white.

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GG73: Matthew Kaminski and animator Joanna Davidovich

Atlanta Braves organist MATTHEW KAMINSKI is all over Atlanta playing organ and accordion with multiple bands.

JOANNA DAVIDOVICH, besides being singer for Penny Serenade, is an animator extraordinaire!

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GG71: AHC's Party with the Past & Death Beard

Martha Tye & Bess Meade of the Atlanta History Center explain how fun history and happy hour can be at their PARTY WITH THE PAST (next one April 27 at Center for Puppetry Arts).

Amanda Henke & Andy Liechty of DEATH BEARD join me by the railroad tracks, MARTA tracks, & airport to talk about their upcoming album.

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GG70: Southern Surf Stomp's Chad Shivers & mural archivist Jill Melancon

Chad Shivers of SOUTHERN SURF STOMP works monthly to expand the opportunities for surf musicians and fans.

JILL MELANCON is a junkie for murals and street art. She's on a mission to catalog Atlanta's most visible artists before the scene changes.

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GG69: The Global Village Project and GGDA's Andrew Greenberg

Elise Witt & Teni-Ola Ogunjobi talk about the power of song and education at the GLOBAL VILLAGE PROJECT in Decatur.

Andrew Greenberg explains the explosive growth of gaming in Georgia and the work of the GEORGIA GAME DEVELOPERS ASSOC.

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GG68: The Farmer Fund and Dwayne Shivers

Lauren Carey of THE FARMER FUND explains how their annual calendar project has galvanized chefs and farmers around the state. Go buy a calendar!

Micah Dalton and Anthony Aparo share their desire to create handcrafted, authentic music as DWAYNE SHIVERS.

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GG67: Mike Rizzi of The Vista Room & Jugtime Ragband's Tray Dahl

Songwriter-drummer-musician-booker Mike Rizzi explains what makes THE VISTA ROOM such a unique music venue for Atlanta. Check out Mike on drums on beautiful video below!

Tray Dahl of the JUGTIME RAGBAND loves the sounds of the 1930s & 1940s and brings their party to ears today.

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