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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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00:31:11

Episode 50 with Mark Tremalgia: George Thorogood...

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2021/07/08

In our 50th episode, Mark talks about some possible regrets in following trends; dealing with promoters and the similarities/differences between then and now; and getting the right vibe when preparing to rehearse or record. Plus the neighbor that was Ricky in the "18 And Life" video and playing basketball at the YMCA with Denzel Washington and the Wayans Brothers. Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585 Paul works a day job and puts

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00:28:45

Episode 49 with John Stoecker: I Want You, But I Want...

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2021/07/05

In the start of our conversation with John Stoecker AKA Johnny Razor, we find out what it means to be a Pittsburgh music legend, making a band sound the way that band sounds, and balancing day job responsibilities with a family, a popular band and running a busy recording studio. Plus, how close did Johnny and the Razorblades come to being a country band? John is a busy guy with Johnny and the Razorblades and Razorblade Recordings. You can contact him

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00:29:52

Episode 48 with Ron Young: He's Not Doing Himself Any...

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2021/07/01

In this episode, Ron Young talks about a friendship with James Cameron that resulted in him becoming "Pool Cue Biker" in Terminator 2; the break-up of Little Caesar after album two, getting sober and figuring out a day job. Plus, the new project with Cruzados, different vocal approaches for different projects, and getting ready for festivals, cruises and shows coming back. Ron is a working musician in LA, singing in Little Caesar and The Cruzados. You can contact him

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00:32:59

Episode 47 with Dave Bovyn: Tight Jeans, Tights...

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2021/06/28

In this episode, we talk to Dave Bovyn about growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, big afros, and pushing hard with his band Myllhouse to keep egos in check and win the "Million Dollar Battle of the Bands" in the early 2000s. Plus getting flown out to NJ to sing for Marc Anthony and J Lo's backing band and moving into the realtor business and continuing to play live as an acoustic musician. Contact Dave via his realtor business or book his acoustic

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00:29:19

Episode 46 with Ron Young: The Expectation Levels and...

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2021/06/24

In this episode, we start our discussion with Ron Young of Little Caesar and The Cruzados where he talks about signing with Geffen Records in the late 80s, creating the first Little Caesar record with Bob Rock producing, a crazy story about the label manager getting fired and subsequently getting dropped by the label. Plus getting Mark Tremalgia in the band on guitar and getting photo advice from Jon Bon Jovi. Ron is a working musician in LA, singing in Little Caesar and The Cruzados. You can

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00:29:05

Episode 45 with Abby Malczon: I Do Know a Couple...

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2021/06/21

In this episode with our youngest guest so far, Abby Malczon talks about the challenges of completing her senior year in high school and subsequently joining the Musical Theater program at Slippery Rock University; the competition within the program and performing remotely during her freshman year. Plus, opportunities when she completes her degree, the punk rock scene in Slippery Rock and the classic skit "Irish Jig and Crying Baby". Abby is a Taylor Swift super fan and is soon to start her

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00:33:36

Episode 44 with Mark Tremalgia: This Isn't The Kip...

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2021/06/17

In this episode, Mark talks about crashing a motorcycle at EVH's house, taking in some mud wrestling, and meeting Steve Martin and Magic Johnson. Plus getting ready for the music industry to come back to life, practicing stage moves, and working in movies and TV as a Set Lighting technician. 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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00:36:46

Episode 43 with Stephen Hazel: That Video Is Unlisted...

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2021/06/14

In this episode, Stephen Hazel talks about starting a YouTube channel dedicated to Math Rock, leaving in the mistakes, and wearing pajamas while shooting videos. Plus, living in South Korea and teaching as a day job, using Patreon to allow him to do the thing that he is passionate about, and recording vocals in a car. You can check out Stephen's YouTube channel Let's Talk About Math Rock and band

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00:35:40

Episode 42 with Daniel Formica: Is It Your Birthday?...

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2021/06/10

In this episode, Daniel Formica talks about being a vocal coach, starting a business teaching people to sing, and playing at a party celebrating a successful Elon Musk rocket launch. Plus, playing a VH1 event with RuPaul, the impact of nerves, alcohol and smoking on singing and making a career performing in a corporate band. Daniel is a professional singer and vocal coach. You can contact him at the following locations: Your Vocal

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00:26:38

Episode 41 with Charlie Thornton: So Now I Am Fatter...

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2021/06/07

In this episode, we chat with Charlie about what has happened in the six months since we last spoke, including becoming a sellout by purchasing a home in the suburbs and getting a day job, even if that day job is as a Musical Director. Plus, getting ready for the first live show in more than a year, shaking off the rust and nerves and planning next steps as the world re-opens. Charlie is the Musical Director at Garage Band U and plays in the Chicago area based band Radar. Their new album is called

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00:26:47

Episode 40 with Daniel Formica: Let's Go To LA, It's...

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2021/06/03

In the first episode with professional singer Daniel Formica, he talks about the early days in CT, the motivation to move to LA and subsequently trying to decide what to do next. Plus learning to be a singer, taking lessons and the eureka moment; sipping chardonnay from a Dixie cup, and playing a gig at the Playboy Mansion. You can contact Daniel at the following locations: Your Vocal Teacher https://www.youtube.com/user/danformica https://www.facebook.com/danielformica Paul works a day job and puts

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00:34:51

Episode 39 with Michael Treetop Voss: The Fascists...

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2021/05/31

In this episode with Treetop, he talks about using his trumpet as a weapon to fight fascist rallies in Munich and the resulting sometimes tense situations. Plus the Doping the Void Akron King Burger story, the differences between Munich and Berlin, and starting a new project with label support called Feed LA which is based on spontaneous composition. Treetop plays trumpet in Doping the Void and Feed LA. You can check him out here: The Poets of Rhythm live in 1994:

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00:30:50

Episode 38 with Mark Tremalgia: We Were So Green...

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2021/05/27

In this episode, Mark talks about the vibrant rehearsal space scene in early 90's Los Angeles; being so inexperienced that you don't realize that most bands do not rehearse in the apartment and seeing a fur clad Axl Rose at a party. Plus playing a show with Bob Weir at NAMM and then driving home while he takes a jet. 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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00:32:36

Episode 37 with Michael Treetop Voss: I’m Not Really...

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2021/05/24

In the first episode with Treetop, he talks about growing up as the son of a Bavarian brass band conductor and learning to play the trumpet. Plus earning his stripes in Poets of Rhythm, joining a punk band and experiencing complete freedom of expression, and digging through crates of old records for hours at a time. Treetop plays trumpet in Doping the Void and Feed LA. You can check him out here: The Poets of Rhythm live in 1994: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIe3LvyrXoI Label:

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00:34:57

Episode 36 with Mark Tremalgia: The Hollywood Flyer...

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2021/05/20

In this episode, Mark talks about making music videos now versus the late eighties, the great Hollywood Flyer Wars and playing the "clear out band" slot. Plus Hung Up On It Now by Mark Knight and the Unsung Heroes 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 Productions https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12 https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu Mark is a working musician in

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00:31:00

Episode 35 with Chuck Kowalski: Creativity Comes From...

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2021/05/17

In this episode, Chuck Kowalski of the band The Filthy Lowdown talks about the development of his satirical news site Pittsburgh Unfiltered, creativity and the writing process, and submitting article headlines to The Hard Times. Plus trying to get your output in front of people, the impact of social media and satire in "news" consumption, being wrong about stuff and releasing video game music. Check out Chuck's band and writing output here: The Filthy

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00:35:44

Episode 34 with Mark Tremalgia: Don't Play the Solo...

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2021/05/13

In this episode, Mark talks about Little Caesar as a legacy band and the importance of having a supporting team behind the band. Plus, trying out for and joining Michael Des Barres' backing band, using social media, going on cruises and playing festivals. 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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00:27:35

Episode 33 with Chuck Kowalski: For All I Know He Has...

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2021/05/10

In this episode, Chuck Kowalski of the band The Filthy Lowdown and satirical news site Pittsburgh Unfiltered tells us about whether it is easier to be a German Teacher or a punk rock bass player. Plus favorite German soccer clubs, what exactly is a "yinzer", why someone might love hockey and wondering how a band survives living together. Check out Chuck's band and writing output here: The Filthy

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00:34:44

Episode 32 with Mark Tremalgia: Got On the Highway...

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2021/05/06

In this episode, Mark talks about touring in the south (part 2) with Matt Abts (Gov't Mule) and some resulting disasters. Plus developing different revenue streams as a musician, pawning gear to eat ramen, and preparing for many different projects all at the same time. 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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00:31:05

Episode 31 with Bree Myers: Punk Rock Has Saved My...

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2021/05/03

in this episode, Bree Myers of the label Allegedly Records tell us about starting a record label from scratch, then launching a whole year earlier than planned and working with Ska Box. Plus we talk about women in the music industry, the different flavors of ska, supporting local bands and the famous green jacket. Bree is one of the the honchos at Allegedly Records. You can check them out and contact them

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