{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Johnson City Living","title":"244. Mahto and the Loose Balloons","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2602,"description":"Summary\nIn this episode of the Johnson City Living Podcast, host Colin Johnson interviews Mahto Addison-Browder, a musician and local community member. They discuss Mahto's journey to Johnson City, his experiences in the local music scene, and the importance of community connections. Mahto shares insights about his band, Mahto and the Loose Balloons, and the establishment of Downspout Records, which aims to promote local artists. The conversation also highlights the Shamrock as a social hub, the Music in the Park initiative, and various hidden gems in Johnson City. Mahto emphasizes the creative spirit of the area and the importance of supporting local musicians and events.\nFollow Mahto on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mahtoandthelooseballoons/?hl=en\nTakeaways\nMahto has been a part of the local music scene for over 10 years.\nThe Shamrock serves as a social hub for the community.\nMahto's band, Mahto and the Loose Balloons, was inspired by his previous group.\nDownspout Records was created to support local musicians and promote their work.\nJohnson City offers a vibrant music scene with various genres represented.\nMusic in the Park is a community initiative to support local artists.\nMahto enjoys rollerblading and spending time outdoors in Johnson City.\nThe local community is very supportive of musicians and creatives.\nMahto believes everyone deserves the opportunity to play music.\nJohnson City is a more affordable and welcoming place for musicians compared to Nashville.\nBuy your next home, or list your current home with us! \nhttps://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/\nBe a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf_qLsH2l73s8fTV40Oebx8kSAGlIFS_y50ij7CRneeNX3I6NzzfQMUKP-7hw_aem_xHCpTZ5r_cOfc22X1DNvmw","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kVR7xJ03NYhfF8_sXtvBTfSHl3i_ZVCt1UjNi6axA5o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMjQw/NGFjNzI2N2RiMTky/ZmZiMTFmOTA5YThl/MWViNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}