This week on I Was In That Band!, Grady sits down with songwriter Daniel Rush Folmer. They talk about Daniel's music, their shared history in the North Texas scene, and the web of mutual friends and collaborators that shaped their journeys. The conversation also touches on addiction, recovery, and the healing power of creativity.
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I WAS IN THAT BAND! EP 21 - G.I. Sanders
This week, Grady sits down with G.I. Sanders — musician, label owner, and lifelong advocate for North Texas music. From his early days playing in local bands to running a record store and a DFW-centric reissue record label, G.I. shares his story with candid humor and honesty. They talk about the evolution of the DFW music scene, lessons learned from life on both sides of the stage, and the passion that keeps him creating new opportunities for Texas artists.
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I WAS IN THAT BAND! EP 20 - Poppy Xander
This week on I Was In That Band, Grady sits down with instrumentalist, singer, composer, and creative force Poppy Xander. Known for her wide-ranging projects across genres, Poppy opens up about what it means to live as an artist with many interests and identities. We talk about feminism in the music world, the creative challenges of juggling multiple projects, and the balancing act between authenticity and self-promotion. Poppy shares her thoughts on developing a strong work ethic, carving out space for creative freedom, and staying true to her artistic instincts in an industry that often pushes artists to pick a lane.
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I WAS IN THAT BAND! EP 19 - Steve Carter (Little Jack Melody)
This week on I Was In That Band!, my guest is Steve Carter—better known as Little Jack Melody. We dig into questions of identity, chasing success, band life, and the unforgettable disasters of the stage. Steve's singular perspective on music and living shines through in this candid and entertaining conversation.
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I WAS IN THAT BAND! EP 18 - Ryan Thomas Becker
This week we welcome our friend and longtime collaborator Ryan Thomas Becker to the podcast. Ryan has a deep history with both Grady and producer Brian Hutson, and together they revisit years of shared experiences—musical projects formed, bands dissolved, and everything that came in between. Ryan opens up about his creative path, the lessons learned along the way, and the excitement around his upcoming solo album, #1 Honey Puppy Momma. It's a candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation with one of North Texas's most original voices in music.
I Was In That Band is a music-based interview podcast, hosted by Grady Sandlin. Grady is a 30-year veteran of the Dallas/Fort Worth music scene. This podcast features conversations with musicians, singer-songwriters, producers, and other music industry professionals. Topics discussed are the creative and artistic process, musical partnerships, inspiration, road stories, and the little things all musicians share. Produced by Brian C. Hutson
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