Mike Garrigan Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Through 2021, Mike will be posting a monthly podcast. This show will feature songs from previously recorded shows as well as essays about life in the 80s and 90s.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the sixth experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song that is written on acoustic guitar but performed with piano as the main instrument" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Everything Belongs." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.
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www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the fifth experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song in the style of Def Leppard's Hysteria" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "I Am the Ocean." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.
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www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the fourth experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song imagined as the lost outtake for 'Penny Lane' and 'Strawberry Fields Forever'" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Space Invaders Champion." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.
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www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the third experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song where everything must pass through a Fat Head ribbon mic" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "No Bunker." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.
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www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the second experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song where the hook is a sample" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Jane's Played the Brewery Last Night." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the first experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song using a 2000s approach (LCD Soundsystem)" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "The Jugger." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan reflects upon growing a mustache. This episode features a piano/vocal version of the Collapsis song "I.O.L."
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan examines the media he consumed in 2023. This episode considers "the nature of evil" and "dystopia." A piano version of the Collapsis song, "Radio Friendly Girlfriend," is shared.
For a complete list of media referenced in this episode, click here.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter reflects on his experience with sitting in with the Maxell 90 and paying tribute to R.E.M. Mike interviews members of the Maxell 90 as well as a few guest singers just before their show at the Be Loud! Sophie concert at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, NC on August 25, 2023.
Mike asked each interviewee "What has been your experience in covering R.E.M. songs with the Maxell 90?" and "What was your first exposure to R.E.M.?" Hear soundbites from Adriana Lapuerta, Tom Mills, Katie Zhou, George Huntley, Andrew Branan, Mike Ivanitch, Alex Lawhon, Victoria Roy, and Scott Carle.
Hear piano version of the Collapsis song "Stumble," too.
View the archived live stream of the show here: Live Stream.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan recalls the process of writing and recording a custom made song, reminisces over a successful baseball season, and insists that The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is the best mystery novel ever.
This episode features the following songs:
- "Bonfire" - previously unreleased
- "Two Egrets" - piano version, previously unreleased
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews singer/songwriter Brent Mathews.
This episode features the following songs:
- "7th Street" by podcast guest Brent Mathews
- "Wonderland" - piano version, previously unreleased
- "Satellites" - single version
Check out Brent Mathews at https://www.brentmathews.com/
Check out the "Satellites" video here.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews fan, musician, and attorney J. Max Davis.
The music contained in this episode is
- "Superhero" - piano version, previously unreleased
- "Jodie" by podcast guest J. Max Davis
- "Seminole Train" - live at the Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC, July 16, 2022
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan reflects on playing Joey Ramone at the BeLoud! Sophie '22 charity concert and shares three original songs.
View the livestream of the Ramones set here.
The three original songs are
- "October" - piano variation, previously unreleased
- "Static" - Live at the Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC, July 16, 2022
- "Sailing to Byzantium" - Live at the Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC, July 16, 2022
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares a show reflection, a brief memoir, and a short story. The short story was inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts. Mike also shares four original songs.
- Show Reflection: Mike and Mark at the Crown - written after the April 22 & 23, 2022 acoustic duo opening for Bus Stop and originally published on mikegarrigan.com
- Zig-Zag-Zug: Confessions of a Little League Soccer Coach - previously unpublished.
- "On/Off" - written on June 10, 2022 in response to the Reedsy prompt "Start your story with the flickering of a light."
The four original songs are
- "Hey, Angel" (Live) - phone version, previously unreleased
- "Believe in You" - piano variation, previously unreleased
- "The Architects/Fool's Gold" - Live at Common Grounds, Greensboro, NC, January 22, 2022
Join Mike Garrigan for an evening of music at the Flat Iron in Greensboro, NC on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 8 pm.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three original short stories and three original songs. Two of the stories were inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts.
One story was inspired by a Vocal Media prompt. Click on the title of the story to read along.
- "Tongue" written on January 12, 2020 in response to the prompt "Write a magical realism story that takes place in the Wild West."
- "The New Parliament" - written on January 27, 2022 in response to the prompt "Share a piece of short fiction that includes a barn owl at any point in your narrative."
- "Scars Don't Lie" - written on September 10, 2021 in response to the prompt "Set your story in a roadside diner."
The three original songs are
- "Tell Me Everything" - piano variation; previously unreleased
- "Dirty Wake" - Live at Common Grounds, Greensboro, NC, January 22, 2022
- "Pure Triangles" - Live at Common Grounds, Greensboro, NC, January 22, 2022
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three original short stories and three original songs. The stories were inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts. Click on the title of the story to read along.
- "Waiting for Manny" - written on March 13, 2020 in response to the prompt"Write about a person who meets with the ghost of an old friend for tea every so often."
- "Exhibits" - written on August 05, 2021 in response to the prompt "Write a story from the point of view of three different characters."
- "Broken Nose" - written on July 16, 2021 in response to the prompt "Write about a mysterious figure in one’s neighborhood."
The three original songs are
- "Comatose" - written with Jonathan Ferreri and released in October of 2021--also available on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp
- "Automatic" - piano variation; previously unreleased
- "Slow Moon Rising" - written in 2003, previously unreleased and broadcasted live on StageIt on May 1, 2021 from the show "Songs About Trains."
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three original short stories and three original songs. The stories were inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts. Click on the title of the story to read along.
- "Royal Orleans" - written on February 1, 2020 in response to the prompt "Write a short story that takes place on a train."
- "Tears of a Dragon" - written on June 16, 2021 in response to the prompt "Write about someone who’s desperately trying to change their luck."
- "Leave" - written on August 27, 2021 in response to the prompt "Start or end your story with a house going up in flames."
The three original songs were broadcasted live on StageIt.com on May 1, 2021 from the show "Songs About Trains."
- "Gone, Gone, Gone" - written in 2020, previously unreleased
- "Seminole Train" - written in 2011, released on Pillar of the Sun (2012)*
- "Where's the A-Train - written in 1998, previously unreleased
On the show, the incorrect release year for Pillar of the Sun* is credited. The correct year is 2012, not 2021 as stated in the show.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Kyle Hanlin recall the July 23, 2021 Collapsis show at Magnolia Roots Music Lounge. "Stumble," "Chartreuse," and "Two Egrets" from the May performance at the Grove are featured.
Show Notes:
- Access the Magnolia Roots Music Lounge website here. I apologize for referring to the venue as "Magnolia Street Music Hall" throughout the show. My mistake.
- The Wake Forest Listening Room is listening space at the Magnolia Roots Music Lounge. We use the terms interchangeably throughout the show.
- Access the entire Collapsis show from the Grove through the Mike Garrigan Community.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three songs from the recent Collapsis reunion show at the Grove Winery & Vineyards. "High Caliber Grease," "Tell Me Everything," and "Sundrop" are featured.
Mike Garrigan shares four previously unreleased outtakes from Semigloss Albatross: "Welcome to Oblivion," "Still Burning," "The Stranger," and "Riptide." Mike also explores a brief history of music formatting.Find the Semigloss Albatross gatefold here.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews singer/songwriter Justin Karpinos about The Smallest of Spheres, Justin's recent EP. This episode features "The Smallest of Spheres," "Borrowed Time," and "Surfing at Night" from The Smallest of Spheres.Visit justinkarpinos.bandcamp.com for more information about Justin and his music.
Mike Garrigan shares the meaning behind the many symbols located on the Semigloss Albatross gatefold. This episode features "Sailing to Byzantium" and "Semigloss Albatross" from Semigloss Albatross.Find the Semigloss Albatross gatefold here.
Relevant links:
- Taurus
- Don Quixoteby Miguel Cervantes
- Animal Farmby George Orwell
- "Photograph" by Def Leppard
- Diver Downby Van Halen
- Flightsby Olga Tocarczuk
- Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari
- "Sailing to Byzantium" by William Butler Yeats
- "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
- "Disintegration" by The Cure
Mike Garrigan shares the production rationale for his new album, Semigloss Albatross. This episode features "Walk in Circles" as performed on Stageit.com on May 15, 2020.
Click here to learn more about the Mega Awesome Cover Show on September 5 at 9:00 PM on StageIt.com.
Mike Garrigan shares the origins of his piano/vocal album Semigloss Albatross. This episode features "The Architects" and "End" from Semigloss Albatross and "Crocodile" as performed on Stageit.com on May 15, 2020.
Click here to learn more about the Semigloss Albatross Album Release Party on August 1 at 9:00 PM on StageIt.com.
Essays:
- "The Odyssey" correlates the events of Homer's epic to the mundane reality of being in the 9th grade.
- "Shreds" gives Mike an opportunity to shred some 80s metal licks.
Music:
- This show features a live piano version of Mike's song "The Secret of Happiness."
- The live recording was taken from Mike's April 2020 show on StageIt.com
Essays:
- "KDF" recalls a talent show debacle.
- "Who's Got the Jamminest Tape?" discerns between a Metallica album and a Queensryche album.
Music:
- This show features a live piano version of Mike's song "Birthday Song."
- The live recording was taken from Mike's October 2019 show on StageIt.com
Essays:
- "The Winslow Incident" remembers a terrible chain of events from elementary school in 1987.
- "Pride" describes the greatest hair metal album of all time.
Music:
- This show features a live piano version of Mike's song "Hey, Angel."
- The live recording was taken from Mike's June 2019 show on StageIt.com
Essays:
- "The Golden Age of Glam Metal" remembers the 1986 metal scene.
- "Barfing at School" describes an unfortunate event.
- "Saturday Morning Cartoons" considers how a 1986 Saturday Morning TV listing might have read.
Music:
- This show features a live piano version of song "Sundrop," previously performed by the band Collapsis.
- The live recording was taken from Mike's October 2019 show on StageIt.com
Essays:
- "Clock Radio Mornings" remembers popular music in 1985.
- "The Twilight Zone - 80s" describes the 1985 reboot of the classic sci-fi series.
- "School Uniforms" recalls wearing school uniforms as well as the worst basketball season of all time.
Music:
- This show features a live piano version of song "Automatic" from the Collapsis album Dirty Wake.
- The live recording was taken from Mike Garrigan: Live on StageIt.com - June 22, 2019, a community exclusive release.
Essays:
- "Boom Box" recalls how we played music in 1984.
- "Gremlins" describes and considers the groundbreaking film of the same name.
- "Four Square" remembers the greatest playground game ever invented and considers new Four Square applications.
Music:
- This show features a live piano version of song "Rusted Radio" from Mike's 2002 album The Promise of Summer.
- The live recording was taken from Mike Garrigan: Live on StageIt.com - June 22, 2019, a community exclusive release.
Essays:
- "Quiet Riot" recalls the phenomenon that was "Cum on Feel the Noise" and its accompanying video.
- "Pitfall II" describes spending two weeks mastering Pitfall II: The Lost Caverns, the Activision classic video game.
- "BMX" remembers the halcyon days of riding bikes, jumping ramps, and standing up for yourself.
Music:
- This show features a live piano version of the Collapsis song "Superhero" from the Universal Records/Cherry Entertainment album Dirty Wake.
- The live recording was taken from Mike Garrigan: Live on StageIt.com - June 22, 2019, a community exclusive release.
Mike Garrigan reflects on his final semester of law school and shares a new song.
Links to things mentioned in this show:
- Basket of Apples by Paul Cézanne
- Uniform Probate Code
- NC Mediation Program
- Felix Frankfurter
- Trailer for Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa
- "In My Dreams" by Dokken
- NPR Review of Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan performs and discusses "Geeks & Bacon," a song from the Scenes, Vol. 3 EP.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan reflects on his fifth semester of law school. A new song, "So Much for Goodbye," appears at the end of the episode.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan explains his rationale for abandoning analog amplifiers in favor of digital ones.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan reflects on various approaches to performing older material. Live, solo acoustic versions of "Superhero," "Automatic," and "Wonderland" are shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Rachel Hirsh discuss gender disparity in the music industry. "Boys Will Be Boys" from Rachel's band Bruxes is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Ashley DiMuzio discuss vampires, including favorite vampire fiction, improving the vampire, and practical considerations for contemporary vamps. "Dark Room" from Scenes, Vol. 2 is featured. Mike reads an essay, "On Salem's Lot."
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter and law student Mike Garrigan debuts two new recordings ("Mulligan White" and (hanging orc)) & discusses media highlights from his daily commute. Hear commentary on Frank Ocean's Blonde, James Salter's Light Years, Oingo Boingo's Dead Man's Party, and David Mitchell's The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Niti Parthasarathy discuss The Purge: Anarchy and dystopian fiction.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan recounts his first semester of law school.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter shares his singing philosophy and processes for long-term vocal maintenance. "Oceans" from the Lessons of Autumn 20th Anniversary Show is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter discusses two promotional strategies. "November" from the Lessons of Autumn 20th Anniversary Show is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan discusses and ranks 10 Miles Davis studio albums.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan recounts life on the road. "Seems" from the May 2016 Collapsis reunion is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares his insights into producing music. “Superhero” from the May 2016 Collapsis reunion is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan offers a tell-all about his songwriting experiences. “October” from the May 2016 Collapsis reunion is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan counts down his favorite live albums. A live version of “Stumble” from the May 2016 Collapsis reunion is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan reflects all-things-guitar. He considers acoustic tastes, electric preferences, and how to get good. "See You Tonight" from The Promise of Summer is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan reflects on his time as an audio engineer. Hear recording tips, tricks, techniques, and secrets. "She Alone" from the summer StageIt show is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan continues his analysis of Star Wars, Star Wars fandom, and the impact of technology on intellectual property. "Sour Milk" from the Summer StageIt show is shared. Contains spoilers.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan considers the origins of divisions within the Star Wars fan community. Evolving technology, and its impact upon intellectual property, is also discussed. “Sigourney Weaver” from the Summer StageIt show is also shared. Contains spoilers.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan attempts to save an azalea bush and finds inner peace. "Sundrop" from the June 11, 2016 StageIt show is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan describes a recent breakfast disaster. He also discusses what happens during an x-ray. Fly-on-the-wall recordings of "What You Will" and "Rusted Radio" from a recent house concert are shared. "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" may or may not have been played.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan considers dog heaven. He also reviews the recent Def Leppard concert in Greensboro, NC.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan delivers a eulogy for Lord Smithfield, his canine companion of 12 years.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan considers Neapolitan ice cream, broadcast system failure, and Spring days. A previously unaired take of "Come Alive" from the April 2016 StageIt show is shared. "Fallin' in Love Too Fast" from the same show is also aired.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan considers the heavy metal worldview vis-a-vis the Megadeth catalog.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan considers the effectiveness of Marlon Brando's refusal of his 1973 Oscar win. Mike goes on to consider matters of taste. "My Heart Is a Vacuum" from the February 2016 StageIt show is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan considers the term "business casual" as well as practical "rock" fashion. Mike shares how Stephen King has been an on-going songwriting influence. Murray breaks into the feed. A new studio recording of "Radio Forever" is shared. The original songwriting demo of the song is also played.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan considers the War of Currents, AC/DC, circus ethics, Ozzy's amazing guitarists, and a direct current world. A studio version of "February Street" is debuted (12:28). A live-in-the-studio version of "September" is shared (25:58).
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan considers tarantula molting and calendar reform. A studio version of "September" is debuted. A live in-the-studio version of "February Street" is performed.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan considers the world's largest Rubik's Cube, Smurf v Smurf (1972), and plumbing methods. New recordings of "Secretly Peculiar" are shared: Scenes, Vol. 1 version at 5:15 and Live-in-the-Studio version at 14:58.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan reminisces about the hottest Christmas in recorded history and the arduous process of upgrading a pro audio system. WARNING: Contains vomit and jargon.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan explains his rationale for attending law school.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan discusses, at length, his next music project.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares more songs from his 2015 on-line concert archive. Playlist: 1) 1:33 - "A Quiet Impostor," 2) 4:40 - "Fallin' in Love Too Fast," 3) 7:58 - "She Alone," 4) 11:30 - "Come Alive," 5) 16:00 - "Out of My Mind," 6) 20:20 - "See You Tonight," 7) 23:00 - "Civil Twilight," 8) 26:01 - "Rusted Radio," 9) 30:24 - "Obscure Momentum," 10) 34:45 - "November"
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray review the year of Mike's on-line concerts on StageIt.com. Commentary appears between songs. 1) 2:17 - "In Warm Blood," 2) 7:19 - "Under the Sky," 3) 11:59 - "The Great Divide," 4) 16:02 - "Seminole Train," 5) 21:10 - "Mulligan White," 6) 25:11 - "Gravity Affects Me," 7) 30:23 - "Salamander," 8) 33:55 - "So Long, Captain America," 9) 37:33 - "Them" 10) 41:47 - "Birthday Song," 11) 49:00 - "Bitter," 12) 52:55 "Sweet & Sour Milk"
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan travels to Rowley, MA for a house concert. He interviews Tim Kasprzyk about the show. "Civil Twilight" and "The Secret of Happiness" from the house concert are shared.
www.gossmanpassion.com - www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Wade Baynham conclude their discussion of The Gossman Passion
www.gossmanpassion.com - www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Wade Baynham continue their discussion of the Gossman Passion. "Eli, Eli Lema Sabbachthani?" is considered.
www.gossmanpassion.com - www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Wade Baynham continue their discussion of The Gossman Passion. "Barabbas" is played and considered.
www.mikegarrigan.com - www.gossmanpassion.com - Mike Garrigan and Wade Baynham continue their discussion of the The Gossman Passion. "Caiaphas" is featured and considered. Further details of the technical aspects of recording the project as well as notions of community are mentioned.
www.mikegarrigan.com - www.gossmanpassion.com - Mike Garrigan and Wade Baynham continue their discussion about the Gossman Passion. "Gethsemane" is shared and considered.
www.mikegarrigan.com - www.gossmanpassion.com - Mike Garrigan & Wade Baynham discuss The Gossman Passion, a musical interpretation of the Passion according to St. Matthew. "Take & Eat" is featured and considered.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss the final song in the series, "Rosencrantz II." On Studio Time, they discuss "Nietzsche & Godot," a song recorded for Winter, but not released on the outtakes collection. Murray has a pet peeve about giving 110%.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss "Slow Night," an outtake from The Echoes of Winter. Studio Time features a live performance of "Bitter" from the Keys & Imagination broadcast. Murray aired no pet peeves.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan and his friend Murray discuss "Fish in the Furnace," a song from the upcoming fan-exclusive outtakes EP from The Echoes of Winter sessions. Studio Time - Drastic Edits - Murray's Pet Peeves - Observed Holidays
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/Songwriter Mike Garrigan discusses an outtake from his album The Echoes of Winter. Murray asks further questions. Studio Time - Get Behind the Kit - Murray's Pet Peeves - The Guitar Pedal Power Paradox
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan discusses the final track on his album The Echoes of Winter. Murray chimes in with commentary and questions. Studio Time - Demoing Duds - Murray's Pet Peeves - Clearly Marking Your Property
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan debuts "My Heart Is A Vacuum," a medley from his album The Echoes of Winter. Murray comments. Studio Time - Changing Cables - Murray's Pet Peeves - Tiny Gym Lockers
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews JimmyFro regarding "A Quiet Impostor," a song from Mike's album The Echoes of Winter. Mike and Murray have a discussion about the Winter Kickstarter. Murray has no pet peeves. Note: Mike's mic cable fuzzed out a bit during the interview with Jimmy.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan and superfan Christina Wingate discuss "Money Is Water," a song from Mike's album The Echoes of Winter. Tori Amos re-issues and the realities of being a certified financial planner are also discussed. Studio Time - Co-Writing - Murray's Pet Peeves - Coffee + Photo Shoot
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan discusses music, art, and life with elementary school friend Peter Lettre. "Rosencrantz, An Underdog" from The Echoes of Winter is featured. Studio Time - Writing Guitar Solos - Murray's Pet Peeves - Pet Peeves + Sharing Rewards
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss "Lazarus Sign" - Studio Time: Re-Recording - Murray's Pet Peeves: Improper Use of the Passing Lane
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews EDM vocalist Quilla regarding the song "Photograph." Quilla also comments upon the arrangement of "Them." Studio Time - "Save Often" Murray's Pet Peeves - "The Ills of Autocorrect"
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews super fan Lewis Slade from the UK, but not before Murray forgets to reschedule a drum tracking session. A new song, "Bridges to Nowhere" is discussed. Studio Time: "Experimentation" Murray's Pet Peeves: "Leash Your Dog"
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan and his friend Murray discuss Mike's song "Them." Studio Time: "Click Tracks" Murray's Pet Peeves: "Parking"
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews super fan Tim Kasprzyk regarding Mike's song "In Warm Blood." Studio Time: "When to Cancel" Murray's Pet Peeves: "A Lack of Specificity in Journalism"
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan and his friend Murray discuss "Fade Away," the first song on Mike's album The Echoes of Winter. Studio Time: "Jumping In" Murray's Pet Peeves: "The Gym"
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss the experience of interviewing creatives during 2014. Murray shares a best of reel of interviews from 2014. Plans for 2015 are shared. Mike's song "I'll Be Around (On Christmas)" is shared. Happy Holidays!
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews author & drummer Nic Brown. Topic's include Nic's writing, Athenaeum, Building a Hole, the great mustache contest of 1999, and the creative process. "Prozac" from the Building a Hole 20th Anniversary StageIt show is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews audio engineer and producer Conrad Hunter (who recorded Building a Hole, Mike's first album). "Orange" from Building a Hole is shared. "Stay" and "Bitter" from the 20th Anniversary Show are aired.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews promoter Lee Wheeler before the 10/10/14 show in New Bern, NC at the Trent River Coffee Company. "Them" and "Silver Screen" from the show are shared. Mike's post-show thoughts are aired. Road trip!
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews podcasting guru Tha Mike Pilot via Skype. Topics include Pilot's podcasting career, Star Wars, and elements of good podcasting. "Another Day in Paradise" from the mg4 StageIt show is also shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews EDM vocalist Quilla. Topics include music, her new album, metaphysical quandary, and celebrity. "A Million Broken Bikes," "Exploding Galaxies," and "Beans" from Beautiful Hybrid are shared and discussed.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews superfan Christina Wingate. Topics include Collapsis, MG4, many of Mike's songs, genre jumping, the creative process, and Christina's top 5 albums. A long lost MG4 demo of "So Strange" is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/Songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews voice actress April Stewart. Topics include musical theater, South Park, voice acting, co-writing, comic book conventions, and Collapsis. A mutual admiration of the Dave Matthews Band is also discussed. A co-written song by April and Mike, "Falling Through Darkness," is debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews author Janine K. Spendlove. Topics include the War of the Seasons trilogy, dystopian YA settings, Aaron Alston's mentorship, awesome elf guitars, the role of music in writing fiction, the creative writing process, and the comic book convention experience.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/Songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews producer John Plymale. Topics include the Pressure Boys reunion, working with Krist Novoselic, Kickball, the Lessons of Autumn, the Promise of Summer, and production philosophy. "Beautiful" and "What We Deserve" from the out-of-print Kickball EP are shared. "Rusted Radio" from the Promise of Summer is aired.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews graphic artist Derek Hunter regarding his latest comic collection Skidmarks. Topics include Slurpees, Adventure Time, Pirate Club, Free Comic Book Day, 24 Hour Comic Day, the creative process, and Star Wars.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews sci-fi author Bryan Young. Topics include Young's book The Serpents Head, the creative process, Star Wars, and Silence in the Library.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews singer/songwriter Adam Pitts. They discuss Adam's upcoming show at the Oak City 7 concert series, the creative process, and musician realities. "Diane Daily," "The Charlatan's Last Stand," and "Through Your Love I've Come Alive" from Adam's upcoming EP are featured.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews the Raleigh, NC band New Reveille. Topics include the band's formation, the creative process, and real-life musician stories. "Conway Shore," "Babylon," and "Miracle" from New Reveille's Cannonball LP are featured.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews Michael Sweet of Stryper. Topics include Michael's autobiography, new solo album, Stryper, and faith.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke about her musical My Mother Has 4 Noses. Visit 4noses.org for more info about this amazing project.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike (and his co-pilot Ike) Garrigan interview singer/songwriter Mark Ivanitch. They discuss the realities of musician life and the creative process. Mark's songs "Tammy & Wayne" and "All Good Deeds" are shared. Mike recorded both songs at Two Egrets.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Greensboro indie rock band The Kneads hang out at Two Egrets after the mixing session for "Toto Recall" and "Deus Ex Machina." Mike Garrigan asks questions about how the band formed, their creative process, and road stories. Hear The Kneads at thekneads.bandcamp.com.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews poet Ross White. They discuss hanging out at Governor's School, the early 90's, poetry forms, the Grind, Ross's poetry, the creative process, and the pros and cons of open mics. An unearthed boombox live recording of "99" from Governor's School is shared as well as "i hate flowers" from Mike's 1993 cassette EP . Ross White can be found on the web at www.rosswhite.com
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews singer/songwriter Matt Pruitt, former guitarist for the band Injected. Mike & Matt discuss songwriting, creativity, and Matt's adventures as a Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization expedition leader. Matt's demo recordings for "The Cause & the Cure" and "Keep It Down" are featured. Does Sasquatch exist? You decide.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews his brother Jay Garrigan. They discuss Jay's new band (The Eyebrows), songwriting, and musician life realities. An alternate mix of Jay's song "Let It Go" is shared as well as a demo of Mike's song "Add It Up."
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews Mysti Mayhem, winner of the 2013 Deep South Open Mic Competition. They discuss "Time for a Change," Mysti's single, as well as what she learned from being neighbors with Bo Diddley. "Out of My Mind" from Mike's recent Atlanta show is also shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan interviews South Florida acoustic duo Chip & Laury. They discuss Catch That Spark, Chip & Laury's new EP which was both produced and partially co-written by Mike. "Broken Arrow" from Chip & Laury is featured. The duo surprises Mike with a cover of "She Alone." Murray concludes the show with a call for guests as well as a song from Mike's recent Atlanta show.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan talks career, creativity, and the road with John Booker and Rachel Hirsh of the Chapel Hill, NC band I Was Totally Destroying It. "Come Out, Come Out" and "Seasonal Low" by IWTDI are featured. Murray invites podcast guests to audition and plays a recent live version of Mike's song "Lost?"
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan talks with independent film maker and super fan Chris Bowen. Topics include the Collapsis reunion, the creative process, and the state of music. Chris asks questions about the seasonal albums as well as what's next. Recent live versions of "Gravity Affects Me" and "Another Day in Paradise" are featured. The Chris Bowen directed Bombadil video discussed on the show can be found at http://vimeo.com/72933121
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan hits the road with two Collapsis reunion shows, two Mark Kano Band shows, and a StageIt show. Live versions of "Charyou Tree" and "See You Tonight" are featured. On location interviews and van discussions are shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mark Kano & Mike Garrigan discuss via Skype the realities of being a musician through different stages of life. Playing out, songwriting, and continuance are topics. Mark's "Calling Saturn" is featured. Mike's "Icicles" and "Parking Lot" are debuted. A special holiday message from Murray concludes the show.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Murray's extended lucid dream concludes. "False Glove," "Avalanche," and "Separate" are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Brian Wiltsey discuss the many roles that emotions play in crafting songs. "Freight Train," "Wild Mistletoe," and "I Won't Let You Go" are shared from Mike's demo reel. "This Time Around" and "It's Good to Be Us" from Brian's 2013 album, This Time Around, are played. Brian closes the show with an exclusive, acoustic on-air performance of "She's the Reason."
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Anna Luisa Daigneault discuss where songs come from. Anna talks about her stage personas Quilla and Banana Lazuli. "Photograph," "Vacuum," and "February Street" are shared from Mike's demo reel. Writing from memory, using fiction as inspiration, and genre jumping are discussed. An excerpt from Quilla's collaboration with Feenixpawl ("Universe") and her vocal and piano de-mix of Sultan + Ned Shepard's "Walls" is shared. "Animales" from Banana Lazuli is also played.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Murray's dream continues. "The Raisin Maids," "Framed in White," and "Fish in the Furnace" are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Kyle Hanlin (former Collapsis tour manager and front-of-house engineer) discuss the upcoming Collapsis reunion. Resonances among Mike's seasonal albums are also entertained. "Money Is Water," "Conservative Blues," and "Rosencrantz III: Silver Screen" are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Murray recalls an extended lucid dream. "Dogs Like Eskimos," "A Quiet Impostor," and "Goodbye" are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss ukuleles and how to get in & out of a rut. "Bridges to Nowhere," "Secretly Peculiar," and "Plush Worm" are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss production decisions regarding the new album. Demos for "In Warm Blood," "Nietzsche & Godot," and "Sweet Milk" are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray debate various considerations regarding the new album. "Slow Night," "Rosencrantz II: Going Nowhere," and "Fade Away" are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss the beginning of a new album. Demos of "Them," "Lazarus Sign," and "Rosencrantz I: An Underdog" are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss the song "Shine On." The heavy demo of "Two Shadows" is aired. "Walking on Elm Street," an outtake, is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss the song "Pillar of the Sun." A live version of "Two Shadows" is debuted. An outtake, "Sparks," is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss the song "Water & Wine." A live version of "See You Tonight" is debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike and Joe Garrigan discuss musicianship and creativity. "Snake Eyes" is featured. Live versions of "Focus, Part One" and "Another Day in Paradise" are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss the song "Paper Staircase." A live version of "Water & Wine" is debuted. An outtake, "The Great Divide," is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss pushing creative boundaries. "The Elephant Rides Again" is featured. Live versions of "Birthday Song" and "Shine On" are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Murray’s dance party is crashed. Mike & Murray discuss “Wicked Light” from Pillar of the Sun. Live versions of “Lost?” and “The Elephant Rides Again” are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss "Out of My Mind" from Pillar of the Sun. Live versions of "Fallin' in Love Too Fast" and "Hey, Angel" are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss songs about trains. "Seminole Train" from Pillar of the Sun is played. Abandoned demos from the Monomer/Steromer project are debuted. A live version of "Seminole Train" is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/Songwriter Mike Garrigan discusses his album Pillar of the Sun in a ten part series. 1/10: First Songs features “Come Alive” and live recordings of “Obscure Momentum” and “Static.” Song origins, production choices, and lyric meanings are considered.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss The Return of Spring. “April Moon” and “Two Shadows” from the new album are played. “Snake Eyes,” an out-take from The Return of Spring, is debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike debuts two new recordings from his forthcoming album The Return of Spring. Special guest Rob Jarosinski from the band Convergence comments on the new tracks. Mike & Rob also discuss the recording of Convergence’s new album Umbrella Spokes.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike debuts three new recordings from his forthcoming album The Return of Spring. Special guest Jay Garrigan comments on the new tracks. Also, the two brothers discuss Jay's band Garrigan, pedalblog.com, and music business realities.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Voyage of the Malamander CD Release Podcast, Vol 3. Mike & Murray discuss the year. “Obscure Momentum” from the September 18, 2010 CD release show is played. Murray debuts three remixes of Malamander songs: “Tornado,” “Malamander," and "Trying to Be Still."
www.mikegarrigan.com - Voyage of the Malamander CD Release Shows Podcast, Vol 2. Highlights from the September 18, 2010, Charlotte, NC CD release show.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Voyage of the Malamander CD Release Show Podcast, Vol 1. Highlights from the September 17, 2010, Greensboro, NC CD release show.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Voyage of the Malamander - Part 5 of 5: Outro; Singer/Songwriter Mike Garrigan and his friend Murray discuss the new album. A studio version of “Changing Form” is played. “Trying to Be Still” and “Malamander” are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Voyage of the Malamander - Part 4 of 5: Arrival; Singer/Songwriter Mike Garrigan and his friend Murray discuss the new album. “Strange Spark” and “Salamander” are debuted.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Voyage of the Malamander - Part 3 of 5: Journey; Singer/Songwriter Mike Garrigan discusses the new album. “Lost?” and “Obscure Momentum” are debuted. An upcoming show is announced.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Voyage of the Malamander - Part 2 of 5: Departure; Singer/Songwriter Mike Garrigan & his friend Murray discuss the new album and feature two new recordings, “Ghost Hotel” & “Slow Change.” A live recording of a new song, “Changing Form," is also played.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Voyage of the Malamander - Part 1 of 5: Intro; Singer/Songwriter Mike Garrigan returns to podcasting, announces a new album in 2010, and features two new recordings, "Jenny" and "Tornado." Upcoming shows are also announced.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/Songwriter Mike Garrigan discusses the latest news, has a dialog with Mark Kano about his new record, suggests ways to prepare for a recording session, and considers the duality of musical life. "Rusted Radio," "Walk in Circles," and "April Moon" (Live) are featured tracks.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike & Murray discuss the recent solo acoustic show in Holly Springs, NC. Three "bootleg" style recordings from that performance are aired: "Shine On," "Nightmares," and "Don't Fade Away." The value of assessing live recordings, pre-production, click tracks, the Statesville World Record contest, and Mark Kano's solo record are discussed.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/Songwriter Mike Garrigan & his friend Murray discuss what's been goin' on since the last podcast. They also discuss topics concerning the economics of music, including company organization and live performances. "Another Day in Paradise (Live)," "Home Again," and "Rusted Radio" is aired.