Astro Joe Garcia
@astrojoe888.bsky.social
Gigging Houston musician exploring music, creativity, entrepreneurship and culture with stories, local flavor, and the perfect song for every post. #TexasMusic #Creativity #MindfulLiving #GrowthMindset #CraftBeer
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Astro Joe Garcia
@astrojoe888.bsky.social
· Jan 15
Houston Hangout | Astro Joe Garcia | Substack
Houston Hangout explores the intersection of creativity and strategy, blending music, business, and community insights to inspire meaningful, lasting impact. Click to read Houston Hangout, by Astro Jo...
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Ever wonder how music, craft beer, & mindfulness can fuel your creative journey? I explore that intersection on Houston Hangout, sharing my entrepreneurial path, one song & story at a time. houstonhangout.substack.com #CreativeLife #MusicInspiration #CraftBeerThoughts #MindfulEntrepreneur #Houston
Rest isn’t lazy. It’s called rebooting, like we did every day in ‘98. #GenX #CreativeLife #Existentialism
December 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Rest isn’t lazy. It’s called rebooting, like we did every day in ‘98. #GenX #CreativeLife #Existentialism
The Road Goes On Forever: Lessons from a Song, a Story, and a Life on the Move #RIPJoeEly open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
The Road Goes On Forever: Lessons from a Song, a Story, and a Life on the Move
How a Texas classic teaches us about the journey, embracing the moment, and celebrating the creative grind.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The Road Goes On Forever: Lessons from a Song, a Story, and a Life on the Move #RIPJoeEly open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
Hit the wall lately? You don't have to carry it all alone. A holiday reminder about the weight of expectation and the power of community, inspired by It's a Wonderful Life. Read and reflect.
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#CommunityOverCompetition #SelfReflection #ItsAWonderfulLife
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#CommunityOverCompetition #SelfReflection #ItsAWonderfulLife
You Might Already Be Living the Dream
A December reminder, inspired by It’s a Wonderful Life, that contentment and ambition can co-exist.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Hit the wall lately? You don't have to carry it all alone. A holiday reminder about the weight of expectation and the power of community, inspired by It's a Wonderful Life. Read and reflect.
open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
#CommunityOverCompetition #SelfReflection #ItsAWonderfulLife
open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
#CommunityOverCompetition #SelfReflection #ItsAWonderfulLife
The last full week of the year isn’t for doing more. It’s for remembering why you do it at all. #Reflection #GenX #Philosophy
December 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The last full week of the year isn’t for doing more. It’s for remembering why you do it at all. #Reflection #GenX #Philosophy
The most creative thing you can do today might be to sit still for five minutes and see what stirs. #Mindfulness #GenX #ArtLife
December 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The most creative thing you can do today might be to sit still for five minutes and see what stirs. #Mindfulness #GenX #ArtLife
December 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
December 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Stop chasing the category. Create your own.
Remembering Raul Malo’s legacy: A masterclass in radical authenticity. If you feel like your work doesn't "fit," this one's for you.
#AuthenticVoice #CreativeInspiration #GenX
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Remembering Raul Malo’s legacy: A masterclass in radical authenticity. If you feel like your work doesn't "fit," this one's for you.
#AuthenticVoice #CreativeInspiration #GenX
open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
Remembering Raul Malo: Be the Genre
Raul Malo didn’t fit into a scene. He became one. Lessons in creativity, authenticity, and honoring your voice.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Stop chasing the category. Create your own.
Remembering Raul Malo’s legacy: A masterclass in radical authenticity. If you feel like your work doesn't "fit," this one's for you.
#AuthenticVoice #CreativeInspiration #GenX
open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
Remembering Raul Malo’s legacy: A masterclass in radical authenticity. If you feel like your work doesn't "fit," this one's for you.
#AuthenticVoice #CreativeInspiration #GenX
open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
December 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
You can't copy soul. That is the one thing they can't replicate. #Authenticity
December 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
You can't copy soul. That is the one thing they can't replicate. #Authenticity
December 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
There’s beauty in the near-miss and the comeback alike. Both tell you who you are. #GenX #Reflection
December 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
There’s beauty in the near-miss and the comeback alike. Both tell you who you are. #GenX #Reflection
The 2026 rumor mill is stacked: Tool, Oasis, Guns N Roses, The Cure. Will we actually see any of these long awaited records or is this just another year of wishful thinking? The journey is the destination, I guess?
ultimateclassicrock.com/2026-new-music-releases/
#RockRumors #NewMusic2026
ultimateclassicrock.com/2026-new-music-releases/
#RockRumors #NewMusic2026
Big Rock Releases and Reissues Will Heat Up 2026
Here's a constantly updated look at pending rock-related music releases set to arrive in 2026.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The 2026 rumor mill is stacked: Tool, Oasis, Guns N Roses, The Cure. Will we actually see any of these long awaited records or is this just another year of wishful thinking? The journey is the destination, I guess?
ultimateclassicrock.com/2026-new-music-releases/
#RockRumors #NewMusic2026
ultimateclassicrock.com/2026-new-music-releases/
#RockRumors #NewMusic2026
A grounded Monday sets the week’s rhythm. Start with presence, not pressure. #GenX #CreativeLife #MindfulLiving
December 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A grounded Monday sets the week’s rhythm. Start with presence, not pressure. #GenX #CreativeLife #MindfulLiving
If you needed a reminder that Dan Brown is the master of the coded thriller, grab "The Secret of Secrets." Listened to the end and loved the ride. The journey truly was the destination on this one.
#DanBrownBook #NewRelease #Storytelling
#DanBrownBook #NewRelease #Storytelling
December 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
If you needed a reminder that Dan Brown is the master of the coded thriller, grab "The Secret of Secrets." Listened to the end and loved the ride. The journey truly was the destination on this one.
#DanBrownBook #NewRelease #Storytelling
#DanBrownBook #NewRelease #Storytelling
Remembering Pearl Harbor is choosing to face history instead of numbing out. #PearlHarborDay #GenX #Mindfulness
December 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Remembering Pearl Harbor is choosing to face history instead of numbing out. #PearlHarborDay #GenX #Mindfulness
We learned to stop fearing curveballs and start composing with them. #GenX #CreativeLife #Existentialism
December 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
We learned to stop fearing curveballs and start composing with them. #GenX #CreativeLife #Existentialism
December 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It'sthe anniversary of the legendary FREE Van Halen concert in Dallas (12/4/91). I wrote about the story behind that show, why Sammy insisted on honoring his promise, and why "Top of the World" remains the song that still lifts me up.
Read: open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
#VanHalen #MusicHistory
Read: open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
#VanHalen #MusicHistory
The Song That Still Lifts Me Up
How Van Halen’s Hagar Era Became the Soundtrack of My Youth and a Lesson in Creative Momentum
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December 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It'sthe anniversary of the legendary FREE Van Halen concert in Dallas (12/4/91). I wrote about the story behind that show, why Sammy insisted on honoring his promise, and why "Top of the World" remains the song that still lifts me up.
Read: open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
#VanHalen #MusicHistory
Read: open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
#VanHalen #MusicHistory
December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Not every project needs to scale. Some just need to mean something. #GenX #Authenticity #CreativeLife
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Not every project needs to scale. Some just need to mean something. #GenX #Authenticity #CreativeLife
Profit isn't the enemy. But extraction at all costs is. If you starve the soil that grows your business just to hit a quarterly goal, you're eating your own seed corn. Responsible Capitalism vs. The Extraction Model: houstonhangout.substack.com/p/the-invisi...
#BusinessEthics #SlowGrowth
#CraftBeer
#BusinessEthics #SlowGrowth
#CraftBeer
The Invisible Cost of Pure Profit
The Philosophical Breakdown Where Does The Pursuit of Profit Stop Serving the Journey
houstonhangout.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Profit isn't the enemy. But extraction at all costs is. If you starve the soil that grows your business just to hit a quarterly goal, you're eating your own seed corn. Responsible Capitalism vs. The Extraction Model: houstonhangout.substack.com/p/the-invisi...
#BusinessEthics #SlowGrowth
#CraftBeer
#BusinessEthics #SlowGrowth
#CraftBeer
The sound of rain is creativity’s reminder: slow down, listen, let ideas drip through. #CreativeLife #GenX #Stillness
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The sound of rain is creativity’s reminder: slow down, listen, let ideas drip through. #CreativeLife #GenX #Stillness