At Least There’s Fest

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1.27: Chris Teti of The World Is A Beautiful Place...

At Least There’s Fest ·

2025/08/29

Super fun episode today! Joining the pod is Chris Teti from TWIABP! Chris is a producer (for the band other projects) and is the lead guitarist for this legendary band.The band just released their fifth full length album "Dreams of Being Dust" on Epitaph this past Friday and it is absolutely excellent. Go out to your favorite record store, hit up Bandcamp, or swing by Epitaphs site and buy that thing right now. You won't regret it. Chris and I talk about the formation of the band and their early

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1.26: Danny Attack of Knives

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2025/08/27

**Please share, save, and rate the podcast. Also please consider contributing something to the Patreon if you are enjoying listening. Thanks!**Joining the show today is Danny Attack. Danny is an established solo artist and is also the front person for the Jacksonville, FL band, Knives. Danny and I discuss his growing up in Southern California, moving to FL, the ups and downs of being in a band and depending on others, the benefits of being a solo artist, and what he missed about being in a

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1.25: Ben Snakepit of Carnivorous Flower

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2025/08/25

Today's guest is Ben Snakepit from the Virginia band, Carnivorous Flower. The band started as a J Church tribute band and from there started created original tunes.Ben and I talk about how this unique formation happened, a brief overview of J Church, how three friends being in a band is such a blessing, the new music the band has coming out, and memories of playing Fest 3. The bands self-titled debut album is out on August 29 via Dead Broke Rekerds. They also have a four-way split out the the

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33:49

1.24: Maintenance

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2025/08/23

Joining the show today is Maintenance, proudly hailing from Yonkers, NY. The entire band joined for the show and they brought some pretty serious/unique energy. We had some low volume issues at the start, so hang in there, it's worth a listen. We discuss the bands formation, their melding of several genres, the pure joy in playing live, and the collaboration cookie they have going with Itsa Cookie. Check out Maintenance at How Bazar Saturday night, it'll be a good time.

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36:48

1.23: Josh and Dom of Bear Away (UK)

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2025/08/21

UKs Bear Away stop by the pod to discuss various aspects of their musical journey, covering technical challenges, international touring, and collaborative songwriting.The band is excited to return to Fest and the release of a 7-way split with Sell the Heart Records. Josh's integration since joining in 2022 was addressed, along with adapting to different vocal styles and the impact on their writing. Dom is mixing new EP recordings, while Josh is planning a Simpsons-themed charity gig in Leeds. You

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28:02

1.22: Andrew Patrick of The Carolyn

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2025/08/19

Please save, share, rate, review this podcast wherever you may be listening, thanks so much!Our guest today is Andrew Patrick from the Atlanta band, The Carolyn. The band has been at it for years and has played the last few Fests. The band plays brief, catchy tunes that will get stuck in your head as soon as you first hear them. Andrew talks about playing in and around Atlanta, the benefits of being a trio, scrawling down song ideas when the come, and why Fest is a special place for the

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1.21: Tim DeMarco of ERRTH

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2025/08/17

If you have not heard of the band ERRTH, you are missing out. The Philadelphia band formed in late 2022 and their first full length just came out this year and it is excellent. Joining the show today from the band is Tim DeMarco. Tim talks about how this group of scene veterans got together, playing in Philadelphia, writing short-to-the-point tunes, their new four-way split, and why they are so excited to play Fest this October. You can grab the bands self-titled debut here. You can also keep an

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1.20: Lewis Bloor of Back Teeth

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2025/08/15

Welcome back to another episode of At Least There's Fest. Joining the show today is Lewis Bloor from UK band Back Teeth. Lewis talks being in a band, always wanting to be in a band, and most importantly, always wanting to play Fest. His current band, Back Teeth will be making their first appearance at Fest this year! We also discuss what he did during Covid, past Fest experiences, and all of the bands he is excited to see this year. They have new music out today and a new album coming out soon

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1.19: Rebuilder

At Least There’s Fest ·

2025/08/13

Boston week continues on At Least There's Fest as Sal, Daniel, and Craig from Rebuilder stop by to chat Fest and more. We talk about opening for big time bands on big time stages, their first Fest, impromptu shows with Diarrhea Planet, their unique style and why Daniel officially has no interest in ever reforming with the Dead Ellingtons. No official interest. Check them out this year as they play Sunday on at Bo Diddley. You can buy their latest record via Iodine and you can find more over at

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1.18: Kyle Paradis and Chris Santoro of Oh The Humanity!

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2025/08/11

Joining the show this today is another MA band, Oh The Humanity! The band released a new album "Ground To Dust" through Sell The Heart earlier this year and it is awesome. Please check it out. We talk about the new record, recording new material, Legos, collaboration, and much much more. It's a good chat. The band will be playing at Loosey's just after midnight on Saturday and it will be a terrific show. Be there. Check out their records and merch on Bandcamp. If you are able, please consider

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1.17: Eric Cannon of You Vandal

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2025/08/08

Eric Cannon from Gainesville band You Vandal stops by the show today. You Vandal has been at it for over 15 years and is a regular at Fest...playing their own music and doing cover sets each year. Eric talks about the formation of the band, Seinfeld, the bands AWESOME new album, going to Fest 5 by himself, and the real benefit of living near Fest. He also gives us the scoop on what the indoor Heartwood stage looks like. You can buy the bands excellent new album here and you can find more of their

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41:59

1.16: Joseph Lazzari of Reconciler

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2025/08/06

Welcome to another episode of At Least There's Fest! Our guest today is the delightful Joseph Lazzari of the Atlanta band, Reconciler. Reconciler has played the 8 or so Fests and look forward to playing again this year (at The Wooly no less!). We talk about the formation of the band, how being is a band differs from being a solo artist, and how we can all collectively use and create art to get through tough times. Reconciler has some of the best merch in the game, checkout their Bandcamp so you can

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1.15: Bitters and Distractions

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2025/08/04

Joining the show today we have Jeremy Quitko and Travis Johnides of Bitters and Distractions. The band is proudly "acoustic punk" and their unique take on the genre will surely fit right in at Fest this fall. The guys talk about how the two of them grew up on Long Island together but never connected as musicians until the formation of the band. They also talk about the pros and cons (but mostly pros) of being a band of two and why they are so excited to travel down the Fest this year. Bandcamp

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1.14: Justin Belichis and Liam Murphy of Glazed

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2025/08/02

On today's episode, we welcome Justin and Liam from Glazed to the podcast. Glazed hails very proudly from Jacksonville, FL and has over a decade together as a band. We discuss the start of the band, developing their chops covertly in a church, the Jax scene, begging to be on Fest, getting the call as a replacement band, and how excited they are to play again this year. You can check out their music on all streaming platforms and on their Bandcamp. They have a couple of Jax dates ahead of Fest, check

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1.13: Steve Rovery of American Television

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2025/07/31

Thank you for tuning in to "At Least There's Fest"! Today's guest is Steve Rovery of the Washington DC punk band, American Television. AMTV is playing their 4th Fest this year and is playing the Heartwood on Friday and doing a Green Day cover set on Saturday. Steve talks about the formation of the band, switching record labels mid-release, the pure joy of seeing fans sing along to songs...no matter who is performing, and what he's most looking forward to seeing at Fest 23. The band has a new

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01:08:59

1.12: Josh Goldman of The Raging Nathans/The...

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2025/07/29

One of my favorite conversations so far. Josh Goldman swings by fresh of a trip to Europe with The Dopamines. Josh shoots it real straight from the start and the he was incredibly earnest and honest in describing his experiences in punk over the last 20 or so years.We talk about starting bands when he was young, creating Rad Girlfriend Records, trying to please yourself and others, and the real ups and downs of grinding away to make a living. We probably could have talked for two hours. The Raging

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1.11: Ali Lipman of Cape Crush

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2025/07/27

Welcome back to "At Least There's Fest". Three quick things:1. Save and share and like and rate the pod. Thanks. 2. If you are a vendor at Fest this year and would like to advertise here, I'd love to have you do that. Fest related ads are better than non-Fest ads. 3. I am FULLY booked up all the way to Labor Day. If you are in a Fest band and would like to be on the show, reach out on Instagram or email me at blake.altf@gmail.com. Our guest here on episode 11 is Ali Lipman from the NORTH SHORE,

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1.10: Five Hundred Bucks

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2025/07/24

Hello and welcome back to "At Least There's Fest" thank you for continuing to listen. Please like, save, share and all that jazz if you have the time. They say these things matter. Joining the pod today are Jeff Riddle, Justin Goldman, and Steven Johnson from Five Hundred Bucks. This band is amazing. Please check them out. Please go see them play at The Wooly (but save room for me). The guys discuss how the band formed, making horror movies, their past bands, how living far apart is no big deal at

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50:22

1.9: Adam Davis of Omnigone

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2025/07/22

Welcome back! In this episode Blake talks to Adam Davis from Omnigone and formerly of Link 80. Join them as they talk about "In Defense of Ska" coming to a close, completing college in your 40s, balancing music life and kids, and his work with both Link 80 and Omnigone. Omnigone is playing two sets at Fest this year and is currently bursting at the scene with new music. Adam is a super-nice guy and was a pleasure to talk to. His journey through the 90s Bay Area punk scene to 2025 is joy to hear

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1.8: Middle-Aged Queers

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2025/07/20

Hello and welcome back to "At Least There's Fest"! Today's guests are NOT playing Fest 23 but they've played multiple Fests and hopefully have more in their future, but we could not pass up the chance to talk with Middle-Aged Queers. We are joined by Shaun, Fureigh, and Josh from the band and they discuss influences, purpose, and fun. We discuss the creative process and how being silly allows you to really get some important messages across when you need to. They really are the nicest people, it

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