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
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.
ultimateclassicrock.com
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
open.substack.com
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
Cool morning, warm coffee, softer goals. Just showing up to the page is enough. #GenX #MindfulCreativity #Gratitude
November 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Cool morning, warm coffee, softer goals. Just showing up to the page is enough. #GenX #MindfulCreativity #Gratitude
Before everything was content, there was curiosity. Bring that back. #CreativeLife #GenX #Reflection
November 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Before everything was content, there was curiosity. Bring that back. #CreativeLife #GenX #Reflection
Thanksgiving is more than a meal. It's the annual reminder that the simple act of showing up, connecting, and savoring the moment is the whole point.
New post: open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude
New post: open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude
More Than a Meal
Reflections on gratitude, connection, and celebrating the journey one bite at a time
open.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Thanksgiving is more than a meal. It's the annual reminder that the simple act of showing up, connecting, and savoring the moment is the whole point.
New post: open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude
New post: open.substack.com/pub/houstonh...
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude
Perfection never wrote a great song. Honest scars and quiet mornings did. #GenX #Existentialism #CreativeLife
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Perfection never wrote a great song. Honest scars and quiet mornings did. #GenX #Existentialism #CreativeLife
Real value is noticing the ordinary. Mindfulness teaches us the magic in everyday life, not just big moments. #GenX #Mindfulness #Existentialism
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Real value is noticing the ordinary. Mindfulness teaches us the magic in everyday life, not just big moments. #GenX #Mindfulness #Existentialism
Culture, creativity, and service come together in this Thanksgiving reflection. Learn how the spirit of Seva, giving without expectation, deepens our gratitude and connection. #Gratitude #Service houstonhangout.substack.com/p/what-seva-...
What Seva Taught Me About Gratitude
A Thanksgiving Week Reflection on Culture, Creativity, and Service That Sticks
houstonhangout.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Culture, creativity, and service come together in this Thanksgiving reflection. Learn how the spirit of Seva, giving without expectation, deepens our gratitude and connection. #Gratitude #Service houstonhangout.substack.com/p/what-seva-...
Simplicity is my rebellion: fewer tabs, fewer masks, more presence. That’s the Gen X upgrade. #GenX #Mindfulness #CreativeLife
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Simplicity is my rebellion: fewer tabs, fewer masks, more presence. That’s the Gen X upgrade. #GenX #Mindfulness #CreativeLife
What if letting go is the secret ingredient of every creative breakthrough? Simplify. Trust. Repeat. #GenX #CreativeLife #Mindfulness
November 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
What if letting go is the secret ingredient of every creative breakthrough? Simplify. Trust. Repeat. #GenX #CreativeLife #Mindfulness
The work now is simple: hear the rain, feel the breath, tell the truth. #GenX #Authenticity #Mindfulness
November 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The work now is simple: hear the rain, feel the breath, tell the truth. #GenX #Authenticity #Mindfulness
Turning older? Pause long enough to feel it. Missing someone? Let gratitude fill the space. #GenX #Mindfulness #ArtOfLiving
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Turning older? Pause long enough to feel it. Missing someone? Let gratitude fill the space. #GenX #Mindfulness #ArtOfLiving
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM