Out of the ashes of addiction, redemption, love, loss, and existential confusion comes the story of Dusty G. & The Heartache (DG&TH). Finding his muse in Austin, TX, Dusty G. creates lush, ambitious, pop arrangements; writing songs in where he finds himself reflecting on the tragedies and missteps of his life in an eccentric, whimsical,

Out of the ashes of addiction, redemption, love, loss, and existential confusion comes the story of Dusty G. & The Heartache (DG&TH). Finding his muse in Austin, TX, Dusty G. creates lush, ambitious, pop arrangements; writing songs in where he finds himself reflecting on the tragedies and missteps of his life in an eccentric, whimsical, almost fun, manner. Blending textures and themes from the 1960’s with a modern edge and huge song arranging; Dusty G. pieces together cellos, violins, horns, backing vocalists, and more into a cohesive pop-rock format. DG&TH creates a catchy, uniquely refreshing take on pop music that’s both original, yet familiar.

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Dusty G. & the Heartache is:

Dusty G. - Vocals, Acoustic/Electric Guitars

Alex Alcocer- Drums, Percussion

Alex Lopez- Bass

John Takanikos- Keys, Synth, Piano

Lucy Bergin- Backing Vocals/Harmonies Megan Flechaus- Backing Vocals/Harmonies Sara Nuttle- Backing Vocals/Harmonies (tracks 1, 2, & 5)

Sadie Wolfe- Cello

Felicia Hellems- Violin

Samuel Howden- Trumpet (all tracks but track 1) William Sterling Steffen- Saxophone (track 6) Aaron Garcia- Trombone (track 6) Jesus Estrada- Trumpet (track 1) Dexter Zabriskie- Saxophone (track 1) Josh Thompson- Trombone (track 1)

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All songs, lyrics, and music written and composed by Dusty G.

Recorded and mixed by- David McDonald Mastered by- Travis Kennedy

Tracked at- King Electric Recording, Church House Studios, ACC Northridge Campus

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Cover Art- Cat Barrera

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Special thanks to David McDonald for all the time and energy spent in helping this project become a reality, it truly wouldn’t be the same (or be at all) without you! And to Alco, my musical brother, my dear friend and lifelong collaborator, who never let me sleep on these songs.

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This EP is dedicated to Crescencio Amado Urby and Jeremy Amesquita.

Sorry it took so long.