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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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00:31:25

Episode 240 with Immortal Girlfriend: You Create Your...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/03/27

In this episode, Milwaukee based Dark Wave band Immortal Girlfriend talk about Synth based music, doing new things with old ideas, incorporating visual ideas into the music, creating a feeling, and being creative using limitations. Plus, wrestling fans, destroying a Bass Station II, and the latest album Sojourner.You can check out Immortal Girlfriend at the following

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00:34:56

Episode 239 with Last Ditch Effort: I Wish More Bands...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/03/20

In this episode, Jesse of Last Ditch Effort talks about new EP "Twenty-25" released in February 2025, the state of education in the USA, and we take a deep dive into the topic of politics in music. Plus, do we romanticize the Fat Wreck and Epitaph era of punk, and gatekeeping in the punk scene.You can check out Last Ditch Effort at the following locations:https://lastditcheffortsj.bandcamp.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lastditcheffortsj/Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows

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00:33:52

Episode 238 with Teeth Out: We Played Our First Show...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/03/13

In this episode, Josh of Teeth Out talks about the music scene in Prince Edward Island, releasing music before playing shows, putting together a band as an older musician, new EP "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is", and collaborating with musicians all over the world. Plus, High End Denim Records, being too self critical, and middle aged punk rock dads.You can check out Teeth Out at the following

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00:35:48

Episode 237 with Pathos and Logos: I Was About to...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/03/06

In this episode, Paul Christiansen of Pathos and Logos talks about the intersection of spirituality, magic and music, the new ep Gospel coming out June 2025, being an optimist, the power of art and music, and letting the audience determine what the music means. Plus, dealing with the “punisher”, moving from an instrumental to vocal band, and how to write authentic Meshugga riffs.You can check out Pathos and Logos at the following

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00:29:01

Episode 236 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/02/20

In this episode, old palMark Tremalgia (Little Caesar,The Cruzados) talks about interacting with Yngwie, set time sabotage, Bob Seger versus The Dogs, and “Close Out” bands in LA. Plus, sports versus music, playing basketball with Blossom, and creating songs using the Nashville Numbers system.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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00:36:35

Episode 235 with Chase the Comet: And Then You Get to...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/02/13

In this episode,Nika & AlexanderofChase the Comettalk about the challenges of genre mixing, making an effort to be in nature while on tour, opening for CKY and Yngwie, and having a successful career in Russia and then starting over in the USA. Plus, the challenges of being from Russia, developing skill sets to be self reliant, and dealing with social media.You can check out Chase the Comet at the following

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00:33:43

Episode 234 with Mitch McCallum (Regal Foul): I Just...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/02/06

In this episode, Mitch McCallum of Regal Foul talks about their new release Eyes and whether it is 2 songs or the same song twice, punk rock and the scene in Alberta, Canada, love for the Tragically Hip, and defining success while having a day job. Plus, getting good sounding recordings, finding the right people to work with, and figuring out how to get your music in front of people.You can check out Regal Foul at the following

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00:30:57

Episode 233 with Matt Weiss (Off Guard): We Try to...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/01/30

In this episode, Matt Weiss of Off Guard talks about the pros and cons of NYC, living and performing with OCD, the new EP called Complex Machines, being classically trained vocalists in a rock band, and being stuck in genre boxes. Plus, striking the balance between making money and making music, being an artist first, making high quality videos, and release strategies for new music.You can check out Off Guard at the following

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00:33:34

Episode 232 with Tim Nave (TAKAT): You Have to Know...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/01/16

In this episode, Tim Nave talks about his newest release Watering Dead Plants, the creation of art, lucid dreams and concept albums, the pursuit of success and what that might entail, and the fear of success. Plus, the importance of the right instrument, the crappy music subreddit, content versus art, and becoming viral famous.You can check out Tim at the following

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00:26:49

Episode 231 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/01/09

In this first episode of 2025, old pal Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) talks about the fulfillment of teaching guitar, guitar tabulature as a hinderance to learning, legacy artists playing stadium shows, the importance of nostalgia in live music, and the continued relevancy of David Lee Roth. Plus, the DLR Band almost reunion, and jamming with Dug Pinnick.Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruzados⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. He also teaches

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00:32:07

Episode 230 with Will West (Paperback Tragedy): I...

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2024/12/19

In this episode, Will West of Paperback Tragedy talks about the Baltimore scene, the importance of the song over visuals, how to go viral by falling down steps, defining success as you get older, Allegedly Records, and the value of Fest for a smaller bands. Plus, the Will West Pyramid Scheme, and Will's new solo album Dragon.You can check out Will

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00:32:15

Episode 229 with Pharoah Barrett (Little Caesar): I...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2024/12/12

In this episode, Pharoah Barrett of Little Caesar talks about being an Emmy Award winning visual effects artist in Hollywood for his day job, the rise and fall of The Four Horsemen in the 90's, and the realities of touring and making money as a band. Plus, Gain of Funktion, his connection to The Price Is Right, social media, and hanging with Terry CrewsYou can check out Pharaoh

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00:31:34

Episode 228 with Jonathan Kent (This Is Just A Record...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2024/12/05

In this episode, Jonathan Kent of Ohio based This Is Just A Record Label talks about the vibrancy of the Youngstown OH scene, the shared scene between Pittsburgh and Youngstown, the value of mixed genre shows, Ramones-core style bands, and This Is Just A Record Label. Plus, physical formats, his new That Was The 80’s compilation, and the You Got Dysentery podcast.You can check out Jon's projects

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00:29:37

Episode 227 with Ben Huggins (Galactic Cowboys):...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2024/11/21

In this episode, Ben Huggins of long time band Galactic Cowboys talks about the realities of being signed and then dropped by a major label, pressure to fit into genres or styles, working with Sam Taylor, and running a successful kickstarter campaign to raise money for a new album. Plus, the potential for alienating audiences, and playing wiffle ball in the studio.You can check out Galactic Cowboys

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00:22:49

You Listen To Hot Garbage 009: Defending Slaughter...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2024/11/14

Today on You Listen to Hot Garbage, Tammy Wallace (Stereo Scandal, Creedmoors, Saturn Rise) defends the incredibly generic hair metal band Slaughter. We listen to the song Desperately and learn about Tammy's headbanger past.You Listen to Hot Garbage is a special series where a fan defends an indefensible band, song, or album. Brought to you by the Don't Quit Your Day Job podcast. You can check out Tammy's music

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00:28:24

Episode 226 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2024/11/07

In this special Election Day episode, old pal Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) talks about separating art from artist, the impact of celebrities on elections, working for RotoSound Strings, and reasons to quit a band. Plus, trying out for Love/Hate and the Mr. Crowley solo.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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00:33:41

Episode 225 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2024/10/24

In this episode, old pal Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) fresh off of the Little Caesar UK tour talks about touring with Tyketto, 6 degrees of band member separation, the pressure of not being the headliner, and more stories of gear mishaps. Plus, visiting Mark's hometown of Chester CT and the introduction of keyboards to Van Halen.Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruzados⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. He also teaches either in person or via skype

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00:23:35

You Listen To Hot Garbage 008: Defending Chappell...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2024/10/10

Today on You Listen to Hot Garbage, Tammy Wallace (Stereo Scandal, Creedmoors, Saturn Rise) defends the incredibly popular Chappell Roan. We listen to the song Hot To Go and learn the pitfalls of singing with your car windows down.You Listen to Hot Garbage is a special series where a fan defends an indefensible band, song, or album. Brought to you by the Don't Quit Your Day Job podcast. You can check out Tammy's music

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00:28:54

Episode 224 with Nick McGraw (Buzzbin): We Are The...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2024/10/03

In this episode, we speak with Nick McGraw, owner of Buzzbin, a venue located in Akron, OH about everything you ever wanted to know about owning and running a small live music venue. Plus, the importance of community, working full time, the pushback when hosting a Christian group, and thumb wrestling.You can check out and contact Buzzbin here: ⁠⁠https://buzzbinkenmore.com/ https://www.facebook.com/buzzbinshop/ https://www.instagram.com/buzzbin/?hl=en Paul works a day job, puts out vinyl, and puts

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00:33:52

Episode 223 with Brian McGee (The Danzas): Maybe This...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2024/09/26

In this episode, we speak with Brian McGee of much loved Pittsburgh band The Danzas about the need for bossiness, musical outlets, the three front persons of The Danzas, the importance of a bass guitar, and finding a stopping point for a band. Plus, measuring success, moving to NYC to be part of the music industry, barriers to entry, and reaching an audience.You can check out and contact The Danzas

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