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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 33 MIN

Between Airplanes and Amplifiers: The Ballad of Frankie G

from Retire Southern with James Lewis · host James Lewis

Most people think success in music looks like the spotlight. The front man. The headliner. The name on the marquee. But there is another path. One built on preparation, consistency, and being ready when the call comes. In this episode, I sit down with Frank Grocholski, a professional guitarist, session player, and touring musician for Cowboy Mouth, to talk about what it really looks like to build a life in music. From getting his first guitar at three years old to teaching himself by ear off Nirvana, The Beatles, and Metallica to touring the world before he was 20 to stepping on stage at Jazz Fest in front of 30,000 people Frankie's story is not about chasing the spotlight. It is about becoming the guy who gets the call. We talk about the grind, the moments that mattered, and what it means to build a career between airplanes and amplifiers. If you have ever wondered what it really takes to do what you love for a living, this one is for you. Read the full feature here: https://www.retiresouthern.com/retiresouthernpodcast/frankie-g-guitarist-cowboy-mouth-story Read. Watch. Listen. Rooted in the South. Driven by Purpose. Built for Living.

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Most people think success in music looks like the spotlight. The front man. The headliner. The name on the marquee. But there is another path. One built on preparation, consistency, and being ready when the call comes. In this episode, I sit down...

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