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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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00:40:04

Episode 70 with Mark Tremalgia: I'm Tired of Pushing...

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2021/09/16

In this episode, Mark talks about surviving in late 80's LA by collecting shopping carts and pawning gear to get money to be able to eat. Plus how guitar pedal culture has changed over the past 30 years, getting ready to head to Europe for the Little Caesar tour, travel and the art of guitar maintenance and the impact of Covid on touring. 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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00:38:31

Episode 69 with Andy Pohl: You Ran a Label, What's...

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2021/09/13

In this episode, Andy Pohl of Sell The Heart Records talks about joining Tsunami Bomb, the challenges of going on tour when considering life circumstances like family and day jobs and being trapped in a van for days and days. Plus, why establish a record label, digital versus physical copies, setting expectations when signing bands, measuring success and taking submissions from bands. You can follow Andy

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00:33:15

Episode 68 with Fred LeBlanc: Musicians Are Not Known...

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2021/09/09

In this episode, Fred LeBlanc of Cowboy Mouth talks about the impact of having a huge hit ("Jenny Says") along with several other hits, what it means for a band's career and corresponding record label politics. Plus treating the live experience like a gospel tent revival, playing Madison Square Garden, advice about enjoying the moment and being a frontman who happens to be playing drums. You can follow Fred and Cowboy Mouth

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00:33:29

Episode 67 with Lindsey Colby: Here's The Address; If...

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2021/09/06

In this episode, Lindsey Colby talks about trying out for cover bands via Craig's List, vomiting while singing and attempting to split time between family, career and music. Plus, enjoying the relationship side of being in a band and walking the line between being more serious and maintaining the fun in music. Where does vocal talent come from? Lindsey sings in a few cover bands. You can contact her here if you want her in

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00:37:18

Episode 66 with Dave Hause: Hopefully We Have a...

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2021/09/02

In this episode, Dave Hause talks about his punk rock roots and working in the singer/songwriter world now, releasing records and working with various labels, and commercial versus artistic ways of measuring success. Plus he tells us how to pronounce his name correctly, working as a roadie and owning a construction company, regrets coming out of The Loved Ones and thoughts on aging gracefully. Dave has a new record called Blood Harmony coming out 22 Oct 2021. You can keep up with him

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00:32:39

Episode 65 with Drew Neely: Nobody Walks Away From...

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2021/08/30

In this episode, Drew Neely of Drew Neely and the Heroes and Off the Track Recording talks about building out a studio and establishing a recording business while also maintaining a flexible day job schedule with his interior painting business. Plus, writing, recording and releasing a new song every month, getting burnt out, and naming songs after women. You can follow and contact Drew

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00:30:20

Episode 64 with Mark Tremalgia: It's Mostly Bad...

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2021/08/26

In this episode, Mark talks about hanging out at the Forum Club in late 80's LA at a Skid Row show with Baz and a million rock stars. Plus playing guitar as a kid and how that develops into adulthood, getting out of LA and moving to North Carolina for a short period of time, and prepping for the upcoming Little Caesar European tour with a new drummer. 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

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00:36:05

Episode 63 with Chris Trepagnier: The Strings Are...

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2021/08/23

In this episode, Trip AKA Chris Trepagnier of Fuck Yeah Dinosaurs and many other projects talks about learning to play bass from RHCP, having the goals of being a full time musician meet the realities of making a living and being a Person of Color in various music scenes. Plus embracing being a role model, releasing on vinyl, and answering the age old bass question; pick or fingers. You can follow Trip

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00:31:00

Episode 62 with Mark Tremalgia: Wow, That's a Really...

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2021/08/19

In this episode, Mark tells us about how musicianship and showmanship fit together, the secrets of shredding on stage and the rock star pose. Plus, fast guitar playing as a competition in the 80's, mental preparation and nervousness, and playing while Richie Kotzen stands right in front of you. 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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00:31:14

Episode 61 with Risky Tjokrosonto: The Beauty of the...

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2021/08/16

In this episode, Risky Tjokrosonto tells us about moving to Pittsburgh from Indonesia to work on his PHD in Ethnomusicology, focusing on Indie music in Indonesia, the "Politics of Sound". Plus, incorporating theater production values into performance and his band in Indonesia called Risky Summerbee and the Honey Thief. You can follow Risky

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00:37:18

Episode 60 with Joe Queer: I Got My First Royalty...

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2021/08/12

In this episode, Joe Queer of The Queers tells us about growing up in NH and going to punk rock shows, becoming a restauranteur then getting signed to Lookout Records, pretending to be Richard Hell's cousin and becoming friends with Joey Ramone. Plus never growing out of a love for music, writing songs for the new Queers record and buying gear with your last dollar. You can follow Joe and The Queers

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00:28:20

Episode 59 with Dean Collier: I Gave Up The Idea of...

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2021/08/09

In this episode, Dean Collier tells us about the music scene in Bowling Green, KY, training to be a professional drummer, working at the famous Forks Drum Closet in Nashville and doing tech work on Music Row. Plus deciding to go back to a day job, creating the Captain Deen persona, not wanting to play in a cover band and loving the tourist trap that is Gatlinburg, TN. You can contact and follow Dean

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00:31:58

Episode 58 with Jennifer Batten: Most Known About Me...

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2021/08/05

In this episode, Jennifer Batten tells us about playing with Michael Jackson, including playing at the Super Bowl halftime in 1993, meeting and then playing with Jeff Beck and developing an online guitar course called Guitar Cloud Symposium. Plus moving from LA to Oregon and wanting to be rich and famous playing the guitar. You can follow Jennifer and get involved with Guitar Cloud Symposium

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00:29:14

Episode 57 with David Wince: I Look Like I'm Famous...

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2021/08/02

In this episode, David Wince from City Escape Artist tells us about the highs and lows of being in bands, naming yourself after your dog, switching labels to Allegedly Records and measuring personal success. Plus, why being on a label matters and the impact of politics on playing shows. You can check out Dave and City Escape Artist

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00:54:48

Episode 56 with Jude Gold: All of a Sudden I Was On a...

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2021/07/29

In this episode, all around guitar ambassador Jude Gold tells us about how he became the guitar player in Jefferson Starship, creating the No Guitar Is Safe podcast, working as the Los Angeles Editor of Guitar Player magazine, and being Chair of the Guitar Department at Musicians Institute. Plus getting yelled at by Ace Frehley, playing in JGB, and releasing solo music. Jude also plays guitar for us in the episode! You can keep up with Jude and check out all of his

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00:28:34

Episode 55 with Mike Park: My Mom Makes Me Lunch...

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2021/07/26

In this episode, Mike Park of Asian Man Records tells us about building up his label from the remnants of Dill Records, working from his mom's garage since 1996, putting out music that is pleasing to his ear while trying to stay relevant and being a role model for Asian-American kids. Plus, The Bruce Lee Band and dealing with Bruce Lee's estate, playing huge venues on Nickelodeon tours and why it feels good to push the delete button. You can keep up with Mike and buy some cool music from the

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00:29:51

Episode 54 with Mark Tremalgia: He's Got A Fan...

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2021/07/22

In this episode, Mark is back from playing the huge M3 Festival in Maryland and he tells us all about it; from sound checking after Night Ranger, to the mechanics and behind the scenes of playing a festival and ending with meet and greets with the fans after playing. Plus hanging out with all the rock stars in the hotel lobby! Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585 Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu

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00:29:20

Episode 53 with Josh Latshaw: I Didn't Play On That...

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2021/07/19

In this episode, Josh Latshaw of BoySetsFire tells us about the career arc of his band including getting burnt out, break-ups, dealing with labels and the struggles that can come with being a full time musician as well as dealing with popularity differences in different parts of the world. Then learning to work on one's own terms, establishing a record label and successfully balancing a day job with music. Plus, why did BoySetsFire cover a Motley Crue song? Josh is a guitar player and vocalist in

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00:41:17

Episode 52 with Mark Tremalgia: Everybody Went From...

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2021/07/15

In this episode, Mark talks about meeting and working with Matt Sorum and subsequently playing with Billy Gibbons, Steve Lukather, Slash, and Duff at a large charity event. Plus becoming a side-man; the changing scene in LA as grunge took over, and what it means to be in a "legacy" band. Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585 Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu

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00:37:15

Episode 51 with John Stoecker: Going Up To Play I Was...

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2021/07/12

In this episode, John Stoecker AKA Johnny Razor, talks about being first call for fill in live shows or recording, preparing for the first show post-pandemic and being too busy to go on tour. Plus, getting the best performance out of bands and the difference between being "bad" and "punk rock bad". John is a busy guy with Johnny and the Razorblades and Razorblade Recordings. You can contact him

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