Ep. 44 Brandon Callies

Brandon Callies is a singer song writer from Greenville, Texas. We discuss how Brandon got his start, Metallica looking better than ever in their later age, stage fright, GuitarCenter and repairing broken guitars. Brandon also gives us a detailed insight into the Austin vs. Dallas music scene debate. Stick around to the end for a live performance of a new song from Brandon. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Hit or Shit (Keeping drinks in the box, Getting a brand tattoo, 3D Movies, Head-buts, Having a song for ringtones, Fireworks) 4:20 How did you start playing guitar? 7:20 Metallica sounds better than ever 11:40 Do you ever get stage fright? 12:50 Austin vs. Dallas Music Scene 16:45 Comedy MotherShip / Antones 19:30 Do you struggle to bring an idea into reality? 22:45 Future plans for the band? 24:45 Where do y'all record at? 27:30 Who does your music videos? 29:00 How do vou experience time? 32:15 Last thoughts before you go to sleep? 33:30 Last thing you bought at GuitarCenter? 35:30 How do you find people for your band? 39:30 Repairing broken headstocks on guitars / Fender Telecasters 42:50 Brandon plavs us out with an original song