Carlos Sosa Chats About Touring, Founding Grooveline, and Getting Good | CKC EP 19

In Episode 19 of the Cody Kai Cast, we sit down with Grammy-nominated saxophonist, arranger, and Kill Tony band member Carlos Sosa for a high-energy, no-holds-barred conversation about life on the road, building a legacy, and the wild cross-section of music and comedy that is Austin, TX.Carlos talks playing with James Taylor, Jason Mraz, Zac Brown Band, and how he went from touring the world to becoming the horn-blasting heartbeat of the Kill Tony band. He breaks down the emotional toll of performance, the grind behind the glamour, and what it means to be “a good hang” in the industry.We also get real about creativity, burnout, musical freedom (hello, Tuesday nights at C-Boys), and why failure is often the best fuel. Whether you're a musician, a comic, or just someone trying to chase a dream without a Plan B, this episode is packed with hard-won wisdom and hilarious war stories.Topics Include:Touring with pop giants vs. bar gigs for drunk frat boysWhy social batteries matter more than solosThe Kill Tony glow-up and writing original theme songsMusic school myths and making it without a Plan BPimp My Ride, piccolo solos, accordion assassins, and moreGuest:Carlos Sosa – Saxophonist, arranger, producer, Kill Tony band member, and co-founder of the Grooveline Horns.Hosts:Cody O’Dell & Kai Steines🎧 Subscribe, share, and take a mental snapshot—this one’s special.