In this bonus episode of I Was In That Band, I sit down solo for the first time to share some personal reflections on Bob Weir and what his music has meant to me.

I talk about how I first found my way into the Grateful Dead, what drew me in, and how that music became part of my life. I also reflect on the times I was lucky enough to see Bob Weir live, and how those experiences shaped my relationship with the band and the community around it.

This week on I Was In That Band, I'm joined by Denton native Claire Morales.

Claire has been performing since childhood, and her journey has taken her through songwriting, recording, touring, and learning how to stay creatively engaged when those cycles start to feel routine. We talk about the work behind the work—how to keep things fresh, how to recognize when something needs to change, and how to avoid the trap of creative or performance monotony.

Along the way, the conversation takes some turns you might not expect: trips, cults, reality, space, and the desert all make appearances as we explore the ways experience, environment, and curiosity shape an artist's perspective. It's a wide-ranging, thoughtful conversation about making music, staying present, and following ideas wherever they lead.

This week on I Was In That Band, Grady Sandlin sits down with longtime friend and collaborator Daniel Markham, a prolific West Texas singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose sound moves easily between many genres and influences. Daniel shares stories about his musical origins growing up in West Texas, the creative energy that keeps him constantly writing and recording, and his instinct for knowing when to edit, refine, or simply move on to the next idea. The conversation also looks back on more than a decade of working together, highlighting Daniel's thoughtful approach to music and his commitment to always moving forward. It's an open, engaging episode with one of the most driven musicians around.