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(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job

Did you move to LA in the 80"s to make it on Sunset Strip? There are many stories about making music for a living. Sometimes you need a day job and sometimes you play the worst gig. Let"s talk about the stuff that happened with people who have "made it" or "come close" or played to a dog in an otherwise empty room. There are funny and enlightening stories out there, so I started a podcast to tell these stories.

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00:37:26

Episode 150 with Charlie Thornton (Radar): Music Can...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2022/10/27

For gigantic episode number 150, we chat with old pal Charlie about getting into podcasting, trying to grow audiences when creating art, attempting to be a musician to make money and trying to break through the noise, and the importance of focusing on yourself. Plus, frustrations with lack of opportunity, the concept of fair treatment, developing a gimmick, and wondering if all press is good press. Charlie is the Musical Director at Garage Band U and plays in the Chicago area based band Radar. Their

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00:32:12

Episode 149 with Scott Pasch (DCxPC Live): Just...

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2022/10/24

In this episode, Scott Pasch of the label DCxPC Live talks about the positive and negatives of Florida Man, what it means to get a PhD in Education, the value of the punk rock community, and trying to lose as little money as possible when starting a label. plus, managing time, making money and being creative, choosing projects to take on, and dealing with social media. You can check out DCxPC Live at the following

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00:36:08

Episode 148 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar): I...

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2022/10/20

In this episode, we talk to our old pal Mark Tremalgia from Belgium where he is on tour with Little Caesar. Mark talks about Illness while on tour and getting "stage health" to play, mixed emotions when reaching tour end, giving away 250 picks, and people wanting stuff as a measure of success. Plus, restroom etiquette, the mental impact of technical difficulties, swallowing hair, and the "shredder bracket competition" featuring stories about Kevin DuBrow and Warren Di Martini. Mark is a working

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00:33:41

Episode 147 with Blag Dahlia (The Dwarves, Ralph...

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2022/10/13

In this episode, legendary vocalist of The Dwarves, Blag Dahlia talk about the persona of Ralph Champagne and releasing an outlaw country album, aliases, writing novels and the creation of characters, and exploring different avenues of expression. Plus, desires for commercial success, signing with Sub Pop, notoriety of The Dwarves impacting projects now, and how being the bad guy can be profitable. You can check out Blag and Ralph Champagne at the following

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00:40:58

Episode 146 with Marc Brown (Founder of Byta): You...

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2022/10/06

In this episode, the founder of BYTA, Marc Brown talks about building a platform specifically for audio, early days of the internet and newsgroups, moving from Canada to England to Sweden, and how the lack of barriers to entry in music is a good thing. Plus, working at Creation Records, what getting signed to a label actually means, living and working in Sweden, and what happens when a band blows up e.g. The Darkness, The Hives. You can check out Marc & Byta at the following

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00:33:39

Episode 145 with RATH (RATH & the Wise Guys): I Have...

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2022/10/03

In this episode, RATH of RATH & the Wise Guys talk about living in Florida as a positive or negative, recruiting band members, collaboration, the required drive to achieve success, developing a musical identity, and the importance of connections. Plus, using social media as a resource, playing live, the different Florida scenes, and breaking through consumer noise. You can check out RATH & the Wise Guys at the following

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00:35:00

Episode 144 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar): I...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2022/09/29

In this episode, we talk to our old friend Mark Tremalgia from Spain where he is on tour with Little Caesar. Mark talks about tour itineraries and playing festivals versus headlining shows, being star struck versus feeling like a peer on the musician level, breaking strings, and a puppet show interview in France. Plus, new music from legacy bands, the aesthetics of an amplifier stack versus a combo, and how old is too old to play music. Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in Little Caesar and

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00:35:42

Episode 143 with Rob Courtney (Little Elephant Custom...

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2022/09/22

In this episode, Rob Courtney of Little Elephant Custom Vinyl tells us everything we need to know about the creation of lathe cuts, including the machinery, sound quality, and establishing a successful business. Plus moving from punk rock to audio engineering to lathe cutting, the difficulty of being a music major, the Toledo, OH scene, and being the worst bass player in the orchestra. You can check out Rob and Little Elephant at the following

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00:37:32

Episode 142 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar) &...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2022/09/15

For this episode, in addition to our friend Mark Tremalgia, we also have a special co-host in Alec (AJ) Blume. Mark talks about learning and understanding music theory, understanding how to be a good guitar teacher, developing a playing style, and the importance of live performance and the rush of a crowd. Plus, Little Caesar on tour in Europe, touring back in the day versus now, tour rider requirements, and a trivia quiz about the Allman Brothers and ZZ Top. Mark is a working musician in LA,

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00:32:28

Episode 141 with Time Nave (TAKAT, Overmountain...

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2022/09/08

In this episode, Tim Nave talks about being the Governor of Appalachia, whether or not being "southern" is positive or negative, having a chip on your shoulder, the connection between the "Bitter as Hell" songs, and strategies for releasing physical copy. Plus, not being understandable at a McDonalds due to accent, building an audience, making a living playing music, and other bands named Takat. You can check out Tim Nave at the following

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00:36:52

Episode 140 with Jonathan Kent (This Is Just a Record...

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2022/09/01

In this episode, Jonathan Kent of This Is Just a Record Label and This Is Just a Phase Podcast talks about the virtues of living in Ohio, the Youngstown, Akron, and Cleveland music scenes, podcasting and developing a show, and the importance of developing positive relationships. Plus, the idea of collaboration vs competition, participating in communities, gatekeeping in punk rock and getting older. You can check out Jonathan

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00:33:43

Episode 139 with Mike Jacobs (On The Cinder): We Just...

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2022/08/25

In this episode, Mike Jacobs from On The Cinder talks about the pros and cons of being a fan of ska, scenes getting older and attracting new fans, the key to success is not breaking up, and the inevitability of gear breaking on tour. Plus touring in Canada, the logistics of creating an indie tour, playing Fest, selling things besides vinyl or t-shirts, and recording new material and looking for opportunities to put it out. You can check out On The Cinder at the following

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00:30:07

Episode 138 with Marcos Mena (Standards): The...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2022/08/18

In this episode, we catch up with Marcos Mena of the instrumental prog/math rock band Standards while on tour supporting the new album Fruit Town. Marcos talks about math rock, taking lessons from Nick Reinhart and evolving stylistically, music evoking the feeling of playing video games, the clash of art and commerce, and juggling the responsibilities of being in a touring band. Plus guitar endorsements with Aristides and Fishman pickups, playthrough videos, and nail polish choices. You can check

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00:36:23

Episode 137 with Mark Tremalgia: Ugh, Don Cheadle...

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2022/08/11

In this episode, we talk to our old friend Mark Tremalgia about working on TV sets and his new gig on a sitcom, the possibility of being "discovered" by virtue of working on studio lots and becoming an actor, the cyclical nature of music, and getting ready for the upcoming Little Caesar European tour. Plus, musical Hot Takes part 2. Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in Little Caesar and The Cruzados. He also teaches either in person or via skype. You can contact him

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00:33:49

Episode 136 with Shahab Zargari (Geykido Comet...

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2022/08/08

In this episode, Shahab Zargari of Geykido Comet Records talks about the Las Vegas scene and the impact of large sports franchises, running and maintaining a label for 22 years, the positives of the early days of file sharing, and working at UNLV. Plus, day job pros and cons, making videos and films, meeting your heroes, and the Kevin Smith connection. You can check out Shahab's projects

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00:31:11

Episode 135 with Rachel Blume (Rebel Chef): I Feel...

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2022/08/04

In this episode, Rachel Blume of Rebel Chef cooking talks about starting your own business from the ground up and the freedom and stress that comes with it, the importance of local music scenes when growing up and the corresponding impact on adult life, and measuring success. Plus ska, getting tattoos of your favorite band, the importance of hobbies, and creating D&D characters. You can check out Rebel Chef here: https://www.rebelchefcooking.com/ https://www.instagram.com/r.e.b.el_chef3/ Paul

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00:31:09

Episode 134 with Athena Athens (Little Lost Girl...

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2022/07/28

in this episode, Athena Athens of the label Little Lost Girl Media talks about developing a label and fostering a community around music and art, scenes getting older, music as dating, and the nuts and bolts of creating and selling 8 Track cassettes. Plus physical media as collectables, measuring success, skateboard decks, and honoring John Ramone. You can check out Little Lost Girl Media

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00:27:48

Episode 133 with Bree Myers (Allegedly Records): I...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2022/07/21

in this episode, Bree Myers of the label Allegedly Records tell us about creating a community around small, independent record labels and bands and then finding ways to support that community together. Plus, choosing bands for the label, changes to the punk scene, playing too much, and arm wrestling skills. Bree is one of the the honchos at Allegedly Records. You can check them out and contact them

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00:33:21

Episode 132 with Pathos and Logos: Retain As Much...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2022/07/14

In this episode, progressive metal band Pathos and Logos talk about creating songs out of divergent sounds and styles while still being metal, creating a mythos and lifestyle to go along with the music, and how new album CULT is a journey and every song is a spell. Plus, playing live as a two member band, the connection with Doc Coyle, and measuring success while building for the future. You can check out Pathos and Logos at these

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00:37:11

Episode 131 with Nik Nocturnal (artist and content...

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2022/07/07

In this episode, metal content creator and guitarist Nik Nocturnal talks about his love of music and guitar but not taking the traditional band path, the differences between Twitch and YouTube, learning and developing the business mindset along with the passion for music, and collaborating with famous musicians. Plus, branding and developing content, measuring success and what it means to be famous. You can check out Nik at these

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