Episode 148

John Maestas: Fostering a Creative Community

Published on: 16th May, 2022

Meet Juan Tigre, the bilingual alt-rock alter-ego of guitarist/vocalist John Maestas. Inspired by the iconic high desert imagery of New Mexico and imbued with the expansive folklore of the southwest. Psychedelic distorted guitars float over a video game sound palette with rhythms & melodies that draw upon influences from J Dilla, Jimi Hendrix, Pixies and Thundercat. Based in New Orleans, Maestas has become well known locally for his guitar and production talents through his work with Nicholas Payton, Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah, Alex Ebert, Papa Jon Gros, Fiend, Elzhi, and Nesby Phips. Juan Tigre’s debut album ‘The Dream Catcher’ was released April 17th, 2020 and established the band as a new voice in the alt-rock scene. The upcoming album ‘Azúl Arriba, Blue Below’ is a collection of ambient instrumental songs set for release on May 13th, 2022.

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The Working Artist project is our attempt to answer questions and confront challenges that artists face on a daily basis. We are taking the time to get to know artist from every field with the intent of debunking the myths, and shedding light on the...
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Created in 2016 by Darrian Douglas, The Working Artist Project is a podcast that sheds light on the realities facing today’s working creatives. The podcast provides lovers of the arts with an up-close look at the lives of their favorite performers.