Jake Garcia

13th Floor owner/operator Jake Garcia is a busy man. In addition to running one of Red River’s key venues for emerging bands, he performs with multiple bands himself, including the Black Angels, the Ugly Beats, the Ripe and Love tribute act Forever Changes. Dive in as we learn about how Garcia’s San Antonio roots influence his approach to music, including his dad’s 60s Teen Canteen band the Rhythm Beats, his own teen Southern punk combo Chicken Fried Steak, and crashing the stage at Ram Ayala’s legendary Alamo City dive Tacoland. Find out how the 13th Floor continues to advance the legacy of its namesake band the 13th Floor Elevators and what new acts Garcia has an eye on. The podcast is a collection of real stories, history, memories and perspectives from people connected to the cultural district - past and present. Everyone remembers the past a little differently, and some tales include sensitive and explicit topics. These stories don’t always reflect the view, mission or endorsements of our organization - they’re simply part of the rich, complicated history of the place. We’ve done our best to honor each storyteller’s voice, but can’t promise every detail is fact-checked or free from the occasional fuzzy memory. Think of this podcast; heartfelt, imperfect, and full of character. Thanks for listening with an open mind and for celebrating the many layers of our District’s shared heritage. Support the Red River Cultural District at: www.redriverculturaldistrict.org Follow us at: @redriverculturaldistrict The host of The Red River Podcast is: Greg Beets Special thanks to: Richard Whymark Explore Richard and Greg's work at: www.acuriousmixofpeople.com Music for this podcast is provided by: KindKeith KindKeith (they/them), the musical project of Fort Worth native Keith Galloway Jr., is an Alternative Rap/R&B artist known for blending soulful...