The Self Portrait Gospel :: Podcast

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Season 4 Ep. #19 - Jake Orrall - Jeff The Brotherhood Apr 28, 2023

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Born and raised in Franklin, TN, the Orrall brothers grew up in the south just like any other kid in the 90's. The family would eventually relocate to Nashville for their father's work in the music industry and it would be a matter of time time that Jake and his brother Jamin started their own scene. Jeff The Brotherhood formed in 2001 as a powerhouse duo of psychedelia and punk. Launching their own label, Infinity Cat Recordings to house their prolific output of muisc, the band quickly became one of the most important groups in the last 20 years in the DYI scene. Influencing so many artists around the world, JTB are legends and have left an important mark on independent music. In this episode of the podcast we explore Jake's youth growing up with his brother in the south, his musical influences, relocating to Nashville and forming JTB, moving to New Orleans, a new JEFF record and much more!

Season 4 Ep. 18 - Jeremy Ivey Apr 14, 2023

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Born and raised in TX, Ivey grew up in a very religious household that limitied his relationship and reach with music and art. But with a certain family member showing him Hank Williams for the first time, Ivey's world sincerely changed forever. He made sure thats what he wanted to do and began playing guitar shortly after. As time went on he met the love of his life, Margo Price, and together they took on the world through their music and passion to create together. Relocating to Nashville, TN, contemporay countries magnificent duo have made a name for themselves both together and seperatley as Ivey has his own body of music he has created. It was a blast to finally have the oppurtuinty to speak to Ivey about life, love, passion, never giving up on your dreams, the church of Paul Simon and Bob Dylan, his lovely wife and family and much more. Happy 420!

Season 4 Ep. #17 - Zach Gill Apr 08, 2023

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Long running pal and musical partner of the great Jack Johnson, Gill has been on the scene with his group ALO and the Jack Johnson band for over two decades now! Having met in college, Gill and Johnson set out together to bring their influences of the island sound to the masses. In this episode of the podcast we explore his upbringing, meeting Jack in the early days, setting out for an incredibly unique music carrer, the philosophy of life, George Harrison and much more!

Season 4 Ep. #16 - Matt Costa Apr 06, 2023

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Born and rasied in Huntington Beach, CA, Costa quickly became influenced and inspired by the rising scene of street skating that took the world by storm in the 1990's. With pioneers such as Jamie Thomas, The Gonz, Ed Templeton, Andrew Reynolds and so many others, Costa knew he wanted to be among his pioneers by becomig a pro rider. But with a severe leg injury, it quickly became apparant that this might not be in the cards for him. Costa began playing music during this time and with the love and support of his friends, he gave it a shot by sharing his other gift, songwriting. I've been a fan of Costa's music for quite some time and had no idea this episode of the podcast would be so genuine and fun! Costa's a special guy and one of the greats of our time. In this episode we explore his early years growing up in California, moving to Florida for a brief time, skatebaording, getting into music, his friendship with Jack Johnson and the Brushfire label, film making and so much more!

Season 4 Ep. #15 - Justin Gage - Aquarium Drunkard Mar 30, 2023

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Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Gage has occupied a few different southern spaces before setting roots in California where he launched, back in '05, one of the most unique and voice driven music publications of all time, Aquarium Drunkard. Nearing its 20th anniversary, AD hosts a trully consistent forecast for the divine, the original and above all, the creative talents of artists, musicians, film makers, authors, etc. all under one cosmic roof. Its a matrix community of folks that appreciate rich culture, incredible human talent and above all, sharing these elements with their dedicated readers. It was a real pleasure speaking to the man behind it all about his humble beginings, how he's sharpened his wonderful taste in the arts over time and what keeps Aquarium Drunkard going strong after all the years!

Season 4 Ep. #14 - Henry Barnes - Amps For Christ Mar 20, 2023

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Formed from the genius of Henry Barnes in the mid to late 90s, AFC has been the ultimate spitritual vessel for Barnes self made, self revolutionized music for over 20 years. As diverse as the universe, as organic as nature, AFC is part of a chemical reaction in the brain and in the land, mixed with stellar stringed instruments (all hand made by Barnes) and vibrating electronic chaos. It was a total honor speaking with Barnes as I've been a huge fan of his work for ten years now! In this podcast we speak about life, death, music, politics, nature, beauty and of course what happens after our bones are too tired to carry on!

Season 4 Ep. #13 - Del Bromham - STRAY Feb 25, 2023

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I don't think STRAY needs much of an introduction. You either know, or you don't! Axe man Del Bromham is our next guest on the podcast this week! Bromham is a legend and has contributed extraordinary guitar work and originality in the world of rock n' roll and we couldn't be more excited to have him on the show. Enjoy!

Season 4 Ep. #12 - Ken Lovelett - D.R. Hooker Feb 08, 2023

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On this episode of the Primitive Man Soundz podcast we take a further dive into the very mysterious, very spirtual D.R. Hooker record, "The Truth", with percussionist and drummer Ken Lovelett. In September of 2022 I conducted an interview for our online publication with bassist George Sheck, but I always knew this story would re-surface again for further exploration, so here we are! Lovelett sheds light on so many unknowns about the creation of this group's lone record, its rare prcoess as well as other cosmic details during that time in 1972. Enjoy!

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Season 4 Ep. # 10 - John Dwyer - OSEES Jan 21, 2023

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We're back after a much needed break and what better way to kick off the rest of the second half of season 4 than to have the legend himself, John Dwyer of the OSEES on the show! Dwyer is an underground powerhouse of innovation, creativity and outrageous discipline! The band has seen many evolutions as well as revolutions in it's 20 plus year life span and Dwyer has no intention of lefting off the gas any time soon! It was a blast talking to him about the struggles and impact the pandemic has had on the music culture/industry this past couple of years, modern day psychedelia, a new OSEES album in the works and much more. Enjoy!

Season 4 Ep.# 9 - Larry Schemel - Death Valley Girls Dec 01, 2022

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A legend and all around wonderful person, Larry Schemel has been on the scene for over 30 years and has no intention of ever stopping. Brother of Patty Schemel, drummer of Hole, the Schemel's became of age during the mid to late 70s and saw the crucial punk/hardcore scene come out of the intensity of the Reagan era chaos of the early/mid 80s. It was completely mind boggling to travel through Schemel's outstanding memory of the late 70s rock god phenomenon, the 1980s righteousness and hardcore energy and into the 90s where he saw bands like Nirvana, Bratmobile and Earth come out from under the mist and into the stratosphere of finance and fantasy. History and cosmic hemisphere. Schemel has survived and thrived and his insight into music, culture, film (specifally horror) are nothing but inspiring and modivating. It was a pure joy speaking to the legend and really getting to know him through this in-depth interview and conversation between two people. Enjoy!

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