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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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00:33:51

Episode 90 with Connor Frost (Dizzy Bats): You're...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2021/12/06

In this episode, Connor Frost talks about developing a viable music career in punk rock bands and providing songwriting coaching and mentoring. Plus, tempering expectations, deciding a song is good enough, touring in China and being a role model for Asian-Americans You can check out Connor at the following locations: http://www.connorfrost.com http://www.instagram.com/connorlfrost https://www.facebook.com/dizzybatsmusic Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu

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00:31:19

Episode 89 with Mark Tremalgia: They May Have Sprayed...

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2021/12/02

In this episode, Mark talks about legacy bands including Kix and his friendship with Brian Forsythe, being the sole guitar player in what was a 2 guitar player band, and organizing schedules for busy bands with busy members. Plus, hanging out with Ray Gillen, on stage volume wars and dispensing therapy as a guitar teacher. Mark plays a solo on Sunday mornings: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/ Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu

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00:35:57

Episode 88 with Time Nave (TAKAT, Overmountain...

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2021/11/29

In this episode, Tim Nave talks about developing his hillbilly musical identity in eastern TN, playing punk shows in church basements, working night shifts and taking the business of music seriously. Plus, what is experimental folk, the impact of religion on musical expression, and does Gen Z have bad taste in music? You can check out Tim Nave at the following

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00:35:47

Episode 87 with Mike Jacobs (On The Cinder): We're...

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2021/11/22

In this episode, Mike Jacobs from On The Cinder talks about never leaving upstate NY, starting out in ska bands, living with bandmates and touring in vans that get gradually less lousy over time. Plus being a particularly thorough DIY band, the usefulness of pros and cons lists, releasing vinyl on your own label and being a stay-at-home dad You can check out On The Cinder at the following

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00:33:35

Episode 86 with Daniel Formica (Your Vocal Teacher):...

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2021/11/18

In this episode, Daniel Formica talks about vocal coaching, dealing with vocals problems before it is too late, the tribulations of singing in a professional cover band, and some common singing myths. Plus, aging vocalists, performing "Jane" by Jefferson Starship and what the heck was yarling in the nineties? Check out Daniel singing Jane as discussed in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ_ZaEGqJ7k Daniel is a professional singer and vocal coach. You can contact him at the following

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00:30:54

Episode 85 with Aaron Smith (Elvis Tribute): I Wanted...

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2021/11/15

In this episode, Elvis Tribute Artist Aaron Smith talks about his love of Elvis from an early age, developing his era specific Elvis act and spending time with members of Elvis' inner circle. Plus, how the Elvis Tribute community is like the punk rock community. the importance of both stage moves and vocals, and living with autism. You can check out Aaron here: https://www.facebook.com/AaronElvistribute/ Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu

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00:33:49

Episode 84 with Mark Tremalgia: Sometimes I Pick Up...

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2021/11/11

In this episode, Mark talks about joining a legacy band and handling the resulting expectations from the band, the fans, as well as bringing some of his own personality to the songs while paying the respect to the original playing. Plus, recording ideas on a phone, writing jingles and playing basketball at the YMCA in late 90's Los Angeles with movie stars. Mark plays a solo on Sunday mornings: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/ Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and

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00:29:45

Episode 83 with Rick O Mortis (Children of October):...

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2021/11/08

In this episode, Rick O Mortis of Children of October and October Studios, talks about longevity as a primary goal of the band, having 30(!) different bass players, being on tour when COVID hit and the practice requirements of playing drums extremely fast. Plus, the official band haircut, being the type A personality in the band and opening a recording studio. You can check out Rick O and his projects

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00:27:46

Episode 82 with Jeff Dean (Heavy Seas, Airstream...

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2021/11/04

In this episode, Jeff Dean of Heavy Seas and Airstream Futures, talks about the need to get out of your creative comfort zone, the impact of luck on finding success in music, getting label support from Little Rocket Records and Sell The Heart Records, and a day job as a recording engineer. Plus touring plans coming out of covid, choosing singles, and seeing Metallica at The Metro in Chicago You can check out Jeff and his projects

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00:30:44

Episode 81 with Mark Tremalgia: You Think I've Never...

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2021/10/28

In this episode, Mark talks about finishing up the Little Caesar European tour, decompressing when coming back home, the tour bus lifestyle and how touring has changed since the late 90's. Plus, getting royalties when you hear funk guitar on Jimmy Kimmel, shining flashlights into actors' eyes, and deciding what to do next musically. Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/ Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via

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00:34:07

Episode 80 with Chuck Veri (iNCO FIdO): I Have a Big...

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2021/10/25

In this episode, Chuck Veri of iNCO FIdO, one of the best bands in Pittsburgh talks about the difficulties in having a band with 11 members including rehearsal time, fitting on small stages and songwriting, and what it means to be a band with horns that is not a ska band. Plus, having a hype man in the band and not owning a computer. You can check out Chuck and iNCO FIdO

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00:37:09

Episode 79 with Chris Lowe (Volk): I Had to Learn a...

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2021/10/21

In this episode, Chris Lowe of the amazing Cowpunk duo Volk talks about working day jobs to stay afloat as a DIY musician in Nashville, the concept of "selling out" and how to build up a small band, and comparisons to White Stripes and bringing influences into the music. Plus, "nudie suits", the demented Dwight Yoakum, and why it is important to be nice to

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00:32:44

Episode 78 with Amy Morris: Well, I Definitely...

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2021/10/18

In this episode, Amy Morris of the label Allegedly Records tell us about starting a business with partners that you have never met in person, splitting up responsibilities, choosing bands and taking submissions. Plus, launching the subscription service Punk Box, getting merchandise submissions and turning down bands while trying to offer encouragement. Amy is one of the the honchos at Allegedly Records. You can check them out and contact them

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00:32:51

Episode 77 with Frankie Stubbs: The Older You Get,...

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2021/10/14

In this episode, Frankie Stubbs of the hugely influential band Leatherface talks about how Sunderland, England is like Pittsburgh and thoughts of living in other places, learning how to write and record songs and label expectations, and dealing with right wing fans who completely miss the point of lyrics. Plus how it feels to be an influence on other bands, touring Germany in blazing heat and getting inspiration from bands on Instagram. You can follow Frankie

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00:28:13

Episode 76 with Matt Glasgow: If Lagwagon Isn't...

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2021/10/11

In this episode, Matt Glasgow of the band Last Point talks about the effort it takes to play punk drums super fast, learning the trade of carpentry and being able to be a day laborer while out on tour, and signing with Allegedly Records. Plus breaking into California punk rock scenes, getting tattoos, and maintaining a passion for playing in a band. You can follow Matt

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00:27:45

Episode 75 with Mark Tremalgia: So That Means I Have...

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2021/10/07

In this episode, Mark remains on the road in Europe with Little Caesar and we catch up with him in Bratislava where he tells us about what to do on long van rides, washing clothes in a hotel sink and pooping in venue bathrooms. The tour finishes up in Budapest and France and hopefully Mark will remember where his hotel room is! Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/ Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu

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00:39:22

Episode 74 with Gerry LaFemina: Let's Face It, Every...

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2021/10/04

In this episode, Gerry LaFemina talks about his passions for literature, poetry and punk rock and how being a tenured Professor of English can be subversive. Plus how the literary community is like the punk rock community, the healthy expression of anger via his band The Downstrokes, poetry versus lyric writing, and the development of the Savage Mountain Punk Festival. You can follow Gerry

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00:29:47

Episode 73 with Mark Tremalgia: Once The Show Starts...

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2021/09/30

In this episode, Mark is still on the road in Europe with Little Caesar and talks about what it's like to replace members in legacy bands, super fans who follow the band around, shows where people are sitting and how to deal with gear trouble. Plus going to places where he has never been, like Amsterdam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mijrfZzczbg Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/ Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on

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00:29:07

Episode 72 with Mark Tremalgia: I Ate a Whole Pizza...

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2021/09/23

In this episode, Mark talks to us all the way from Germany where he is currently touring with Little Caesar. Topics of conversation include COVID precautions, set lists, travel days and days off. Plus rehearsing and tightening up during sound check, giving lessons remotely from another continent and planning finances when going out on tour. Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/ Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows

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00:42:05

Episode 71 with Justin Palencsar: I Didn't Even Know...

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2021/09/20

In this episode, Justin Palencsar talks about how far a positive attitude will get you; becoming interested in and apprenticing as a tattoo artist and then building a tattoo business from the ground up called In The Blood. Plus, moving from the country to city, racing motocross and having successful bands in The Last Hope, The Havoc, and Middle Finger You can follow Justin

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