69. Austin Leonard Jones

69. Austin Leonard Jones

Author: Markly Morrison February 17, 2023 Duration: 55:16
Austin Leonard Jones is a singing storyteller, spinning narratives based in fact and fiction with a penchant for writing country-flavored tunes that feel familiar from the get-go.  Born and raised in Texas, he currently calls Ojai, CA his home.  In the past year he’s released four albums on cassette tape: a live record, a collection of new songs called “Dead Calm,” and a ten-year retrospective in two volumes, called “The Wonder Years of Austin Leonard Jones” on Perpetual Doom records.  He’s the guy who helped to facilitate my season one interview with Bobby Frank Brown, one of the most popular episodes I’ve put out to date, and since then I’ve discovered Austin’s albums and I literally cannot stop listening and singing along.  I rank him along side my favorite American songwriters, right up there with Kris Kristofferson and David Berman.  You might have heard his live performance and interview from the Scherler Sundays 2022 concert series, if not, you might wanna check that out after this is over to get a double dose of goodies from this guy.  Today we’re talking tour stories, wholesome activities in Mexico, veggie burgers, the Beach Boys, being a strict band leader, and riding around in the pickup with his best friend Shenandoah.The illustration for this episode is by Lani Morrison.Low Profile is supported by you at patreon.com/lowprofileFind all episodes archived at lowprofilepodcast.comThanks to Olympia WA in-kind supporters Schwartz's Deli, San Francisco Street Bakery, Old School Pizzeria, Rainy Day Records and Scherler Easy Premium Shitty American Lager from Three Magnets Brewing Company.

There’s a whole world of essential music made by people who never became household names. Low Profile with Markly Morrison seeks out those artists, producers, and behind-the-scenes figures, blending their stories with the music they created. Host Markly Morrison, an audio journalist and musician based in Olympia, Washington, approaches these conversations as oral history-less about fame and more about the craft, the context, and the often overlooked contributions that shaped sounds we love. You’ll hear intimate, detailed interviews that pull back the curtain on influential work, paired with the tracks that define these careers. The show originates as a radio program on KAOS 89.3 FM but finds its enduring home as a podcast distributed by Ruinous Media, allowing these deep-dive stories to be savored anytime. Each episode is a chance to discover not just new music, but the rich human experiences behind it, focusing on the genuine artistry that exists far from the glare of the mainstream spotlight. This podcast is for anyone who believes the most compelling stories in music are often the ones you haven’t heard yet.
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