Kate Blaising

Welcome to the YGSGU X-MAS Special 2022!Thanks to all the musicians that gave up their time and talent. If you are cruel and want to skip over some songs to get to the artist you like… here is the song order:1. Sergio Trevino - Original Song2. Alex Riddle - Original Song3. Kelly Doyle - “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth”4. Michelle Roberts - “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel5. Brendan Hall - “Last Christmas” by Wham!Merry Christmas!

For the past six years, Rob has been the touring photographer for The Killers. He has since settled down in Fort Worth, TX; taking the time to focus on different endeavors… possibly learning how to drive again.Rob’s work - click here

This episode features Houston-based guitar virtuoso Kelly Doyle. A man of immense talent and creativity, he does it all. From shredding on his own projects and others, to making stop animation guitar lessons for those of us hoping to achieve the same level of talent… Kelly is always up to something.Kelly’s performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk hereKelly’s solo music here

This episode features Houston-based drummer Chris Ardoin. He keeps a busy schedule week in and week out - playing gigs, recording in the studio and performing at various churches around town. When he’s not playing, Chris manages a vintage drum shop called “Three on the Floor.”Three on the Floor - click here Follow Chris on IG for all upcoming shows - here

This episode features visual artist Dual. Traveling through the art world incognito, Dual truly believes that the art should speak for itself, no matter the face behind it. From starting out as a graffiti artist, with the arrest record to prove it, Dual is now one of Houston’s most in-demand muralists - gracing the facades of many beloved landmarks throughout the city. He also operates as a studio artist and has taken his artistic expression wherever it leads him. He also has over 100 plants.Dual’s Art - click here

My best friend Dan saw this band at Three Links in Dallas. “You should reach out to these guys” he said. I did. I’m glad I did. This is a recording of us talking to each other after I reached out…King Pari is comprised of Cameron Kinghorn and Joe Christensen. No sooner did they start this new band than Covid happened and did it’s thing. I’m glad to say they persevered, and released their debut album. They are now working on their second one. All around, great dudes.Everything King Pari - click hereSunshine Video - click here

This episode features drummer Nick Wilkerson. He is a founding member of the Louisville, Kentucky bred band White Reaper. He’s come a long way from studying “Drumming for Monsters” as a youth — White Reaper stays busy headlining tours and serving as direct support for acts like Pearl Jam and The Killers. White Reaper website - click hereMusic - click here

This episode features  photographer Kate Blaising. Originally from Dallas, Texas, she eventually made her way to Austin where a chance friendship, fostered at a diner, would jumpstart her passion for music photography. She also has cats.Website - click here Project ATX 6 - click here 

This episode features photographer and music enthusiast Daniel Jackson. #1 his work has been displayed on both billboards and race vehicles. #2 he is just an all around good dude. He has carved out a career in music focused on putting the joy of experience above all else.Website - click hereFollow his socials - @listenyoungman

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sergio for the second time. He’s just a joy to talk to and I will take any and all opportunities to do so.