Fat Beats NYC - The Upful Life

The Upful LIFE Podcast 097: JOHN SPEICE [drums – Brownout, Grupo Fantasma, Money Chicha, Hairy Apes BMX, Caramelo Haze] + JOHNNY WOODSTOCK [KNON, WWOZ, Blue Nile NOLA]

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 B.Getz austin, brownout, chicha, cumbia, drummer, drums, Fat Beats NYC, funk, funk drummer, grupo fantasma, hairy apes BMX, john speice, Johnny Woodstock, KNON, MaryElla Woodstock, mike dillon, Money Chicha, texas, WWOZ

Veteran drummer and percussionist JOHN SPEICE, prominently based in the Austin scene. Best known for work with Grammy-winning Latin ensemble Grupo Fantasma and its psychedelic-funk offshoot Brownout, more recently Money Chicha. Episode also features JOHNNY WOODSTOCK.

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The Upful LIFE Podcast- ep.064: KATHY IANDOLI [author/journalist: Aaliyah, Lauryn Hill, Lil’ Kim, Prodigy/Mobb Deep, Black Lily]

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 B.Getz aaliyah, Aaliyah biography, Aaliyah book, author, black lily, Commisary Kitchen, Fat Beats NYC, Gods Save the Queens, kathy iandoli, lana del rey, lauryn hill, lil' kim, Lil' Kim memoir, mobb deep, music media, okayplayer, prodigy, Prodigy Mobb Deep book, prodigy of mobb deep, The Fugees, the roots, women-in-hip-hop

Kathy Iandoli is a critically acclaimed journalist, author, podcaster, media coach, and documentarian. Ms. Iandoli is a media professional whom I’ve admired for some time, there’s a lot to glean from how she moves thru music/media industries.

Upful Life is with Larry Berman in Louisiana.

5 days ago

"In the vibrant, horn-heavy heart of New Orleans, an enigmatic new squad is bubbling up from the underground club scene. A self-described psychedelic-rock outfit, Atom Cat is carving out a space in the Crescent City’s crowded ecosystem with a sound built on stylistic commingling, ambitious adventures in loud rock n’ roll, and an unflappable faith in the concept of “Cat Music.”“This band was ready to be born,” says bassist Blue Carl, his voice carrying the humble reverence of someone who knows he’s merely holding the leash of a very large, very loud animal. “It would have happened with or without us. I’m just grateful to have been scooped up and along for the ride".”A window into one of the most exciting young bands on the NOLA underground, just as the masses of music maniacs descend on the Crescent City for our annual Jazz Fest bacchanalia. ~ my latest via @liveforlivemusic ~***LlNQ lN Bl0***#nola #psychedelicrock #neworleans #atomcat ... See MoreSee Less

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