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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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00:30:09

Episode 30 with Mark Tremalgia: Either I’m a Jukebox...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2021/04/29

In this episode, Mark talks about balancing musical interests, learning from other guitar players and evolving your guitar style over time. Plus getting compliments from Duff McKagan, touring in the early 2000's with Mark Knight (Bang Tango) and hanging with Quentin Tarantino and Johnny Knoxville. 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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00:30:55

Episode 29 with Anthony Allen: Guitars For Metal? The...

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2021/04/26

In this episode, Anthony Allen of the band Inoculation and Xeno Guitars tell us about starting a guitar company and measuring success a working metal band in the Cleveland Scene. Plus working a day job as a plumber but dropping it all to go on tour, competitive guitar playing in the metal scene and building the pointiest guitars around. Anthony is the Chief at Xeno Guitars and the Cleveland based death metal band Inoculation. You can check them out

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01:05:07

Episode 28 with Matthew Farrow: It Sounds Like a...

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2021/04/22

In this episode, Matthew Farrow of Disaster Area Designs and Alexander Pedals tells us about playing in bands and building pedals. Topics of conversation include building a company and measuring success as the ability to pay bills; developing pedals starting with a name/idea; taking input from forums, pedal symmetry and the impact of Covid crisis. Matthew is the Chief at Disaster Area Designs and Alexander Pedals. You can check them out

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00:30:06

Episode 27 with Kevin Koch: Showmanship is Trying Not...

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2021/04/19

In this episode, we talk to Kevin about stick twirls and other aspects of drummer performance artistry. Plus mailmen love dogs, unless they are assholes; musical theater experiences; breaking gear; and the possibility that non-drummers are ogres when they get on the kit. Kevin is not a drum teacher, but suggests playing along to The Beatles Anthology, My Aim is True by Elvis Costello, and This is the Modern World by The Jam. Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu

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00:35:26

Episode 26 with Mark Tremalgia: You Take a Solo; The...

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2021/04/15

In this episode, Mark tells us an amazing and funny story about playing with Steve Stevens (of Billy Idol fame). Plus finishing up the new Los Cruzados record, recording and playing while drunk, jamming with Mitch Perry and Dug Pinnick (King's X) and guitar player volume wars. 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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00:28:02

Episode 25 with Kevin Koch: Is It Possible to...

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2021/04/12

In this episode, we talk to Kevin about politics in music and whether it is possible to separate the artist from their politics. Plus, changing names from The Me Too's to Los Vampiros Amarillos; opening for The Posies, and describing your band's sound and building cool show bills. Kevin is not a drum teacher, but suggests playing along to The Beatles Anthology, My Aim is True by Elvis Costello, and This is the Modern World by The Jam. Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via

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00:29:00

Episode 24 with Mark Tremalgia: Are You Gonna Play...

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2021/04/08

In this episode, Mark talks about trying out for Little Caesar, getting comfortable in the band and dealing with occasional nerves. Feeling pressure when putting out his "Sunday Solos". Plus Try outs on the LA scene including a couple of disasters like auditioning for Love/Hate with a blown up Marshall. 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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00:35:38

Episode 23 with Jakob Braun: The Only Way to Clean...

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2021/04/05

In this episode, Jakob tells us about moving from technician to accordion player and learning more than 120 songs. Is the mark of success having your own bartender onstage while playing in a beer tent? Plus playing huge shows and missing the tiny dive bar, adapting EDM into pop songs, and recording bands remotely. 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 Jakob is a working musician and

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00:30:09

Episode 22 with Mark Tremalgia: Big Shows With Famous...

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2021/04/01

In this episode, Mark talks about playing big shows with famous drummers and resulting nerves; the name-dropping episode! Plus playing with Jon E. Love and the Haters, playing baseball with Jeff Bagwell, and friends from Connecticut who found success including Matt Starr and Rivers Cuomo. 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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00:31:13

Episode 21 with Jakob Braun: Recording in Rehearsal...

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2021/03/29

In our first episode with Jakob Braun, we learn about building a recording studio and making a career out of recording in rehearsal spaces and taking opportunities as they arise. Plus opening for Mad Caddies, engineer vs. producer, real amps vs. digital amps, and recording bands before they are ready. 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 Jakob is a working musician and

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00:27:41

Episode 20 with Mark Tremalgia: Wearing Your Guitar...

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2021/03/25

In this episode, Mark talks about bad nicknames (hello "Mark Blaze") and looking cool while wearing your guitar high. Hanging out with Joe Perry and Johnny Depp. Plus how he got a sideman gig with Linda Perry, playing all the hits, and going home for a visit as a rock star. 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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00:33:48

Episode 19 with Kevin Koch: Are You a Brick Guy or a...

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2021/03/22

In this episode, we talk to Kevin about using bricks or rugs to hold the drum kit in place. Plus we discuss favorite venues in Pittsburgh, canceled gigs in the wake of the plague, livestreaming, roasting bands on social media and preparation for recording. Kevin is not a drum teacher, but suggests playing along to The Beatles Anthology, My Aim is True by Elvis Costello, and This is the Modern World by The Jam. Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu

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00:30:47

Episode 18 with Loren Molinare: Opening for Kiss and...

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2021/03/18

In this episode, Loren tells us about opening for Kiss. Twice. Plus hustling to play gigs and make money in NYC in the early seventies, the dream of getting signed to a label, moving from The Dogs to Little Caesar and working in artist relations after the break-up of Little Caesar in the early 90's. Check out the newest video from The Dogs here: https://youtu.be/EqUuDM6uheI Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu

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00:27:15

Episode 17 with Kevin Koch: Keep the Day Job or Go on...

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2021/03/15

In this episode, we talk to Kevin about whether or not the Post Office is a federal Agency and if there is any danger of closure. Plus we ask if Kevin would walk away from the security of his day job to go on tour with Paul Weller, talk about bad nights, preferred performance slots and sharing gear. Kevin is not a drum teacher, but suggests playing along to The Beatles Anthology, My Aim is True by Elvis Costello, and This is the Modern World by The Jam. Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and

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00:28:56

Episode 16 with Loren Molinare: Opening for MC5 and...

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2021/03/11

In our first episode with the guitarist from The Dogs and Little Caesar, Loren Molinare tells us about starting The Dogs while still in high school and opening for MC5. Plus moving to Detroit and then NYC in the early seventies, the many other guitar players in Little Caesar and working a day job for Korg and Blackstar. Check out the newest video from The Dogs here: https://youtu.be/EqUuDM6uheI Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu

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00:34:02

Episode 15 with Mike Dunn: Cover Band Break-up Drama

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2021/03/08

In this episode, we talk to Mike about finding potential band members from Craig's List and playing the worst gig ever while trying to recruit new band members. Plus learning to play from guitar tab before learning how to tune your guitar and band break-up drama. 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 Mike works a day job and plays guitar sometimes.

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00:31:25

Episode 14 with Mark Tremalgia: Over the Donner Pass...

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2021/03/04

In this episode, Mark talks about giving lessons until your students die, joining the Chambers Brothers and seeing your face on a giant arena screen while you are playing. Plus the complications of splitting songwriting credits, hanging out with Warren Haynes, rehearsing with Quincy Jones and The Brothers Johnson and driving over the Donner Pass in a snow storm without resorting to cannibalism. Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning:

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00:36:05

Episode 13 with Mike Dunn: Cover Bands and Jimmy Page...

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2021/03/01

In this episode, we talk to Mike about learning Jimmy Page licks and then having fun playing in cover bands in the suburbs of Chicago which includes all of the important topics like drinking Coors Light, starting songs in the wrong tuning, and realizing that no one cares about your gear. Plus playing so loud that you get dizzy, and not wanting to be a better band. Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu

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00:31:34

Episode 12 with Mark Tremalgia: Becoming a Guitar...

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2021/02/25

In this episode, Mark talks about Los Angeles landmarks in the late eighties including Tower Records, Hamburger Hamlet and watching Stevie Wonder jam at Guitar Center; jamming with Rivers Cuomo back in CT; plus working at Sam Ash and meeting every musician in LA and moving into teaching guitar. 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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00:31:44

Episode 10 with Kevin Koch: Musical Theater to Mailman

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2021/02/22

In this episode, we talk to Kevin about his career arc from working as an actor in musical theater to enjoying his day job as a mailman while playing in bands as a drummer. We discuss meeting Dick Dale and the positives of having the security of a day job. We wonder who was the definitive singer in Jesus Christ Superstar. Plus, the best and worst gigs and opening for The Posies. Kevin is not a drum teacher, but suggests playing along to The Beatles Anthology, My Aim is True by Elvis Costello, and

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