Welcome back to Shay & The Good People. We have Laura Galindo on today!! She was one of the first 2 guests I ever had on Shay & The Good People back in 2022. She played a set along with Morninglory (who is on episode 02, go back and listen!). Laura is a Brooklyn-based folk-rock, multi-hyphenated musician and theater artist born in Cali, Columbia. Throughout our interview, you will hear actual recordings of her songs as opposed to her S&TGP set. We had some technical difficulties during our very first show and couldn’t record anything. I clip in her produced music and you can stream the real thing after you listen to the pod.
Laura and I have known each other for a few years now, but we’ve never actually gotten a chance to have a real sit-down chit-chat. Laura is one of the most self-aware humans/artists that I know and you can hear it in her frickin’ brilliant lyrics. I really think you are going to enjoy this heart-centered conversation!
In this episode, we talk about:
Using the craziness and drama in our heads to write really good songs.
How Laura is really focusing on what the universe is aligning for her.
Laura explains her triangle approach when saying ‘Yes’ to projects: Is it with friends or people you will have a good time with? Does it pay well? Does it have artistic merit that aligns with me?
Anxiety always has a reason. Doesn’t mean it’s right or wrong, but it’s trying to tell ya something!
The Latin word for an amateur is ‘amātor’, meaning lover. Seeing ourselves as amateurs and to be an amateur is to be a lover.
Being a very chill music teacher!
“What is the point of all of this?”. Asking and living that question!!
Winter Desert in New York is real.
Life, death, life cycle. That’s truly all there is.
Laura played on the March 7th, 2022 show of Shay & The Good People.
Songs in the episode by Laura Galindo:
Listen to more music by Laura Galindo: Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube
Come out and see us live! Shay & The Good People happens monthly at Pete’s Candy Store (709 Lorimer St, Brooklyn NY). The music starts at 8:30 pm!
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Guest - Laura Galindo: @thelauragalindo
Host - Shayna Blass: @shaynablass
Pod edits + mastering by Irving Gadoury: @irvingg_recording
Episode recorded at New Daydream Media: @newdaydreammedia