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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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00:14:48

Episode 190 with Chuck Veri (iNCO FIdO): In Defense...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2023/09/07

In this special episode, Chuck Veri of iNCO FIdO defends the origins of ska, the many different ska subgenres, the truth of whether reggae or ska came first and the idea that ska did not start as a silly style of music. Plus, we play Housewife's Choice by Derrick Morgan You can check out Chuck and iNCO FIdO

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00:35:33

Episode 189 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The...

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2023/08/31

In this episode, we talk to our pal Mark Tremalgia aka Marky T (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) about coming back from The Cruzados European tour, the strike in Hollywood, jamming with actor Tim Russ (Star Trek, Crossroads), and the Richard Fortus versus Nuno media war. Plus, watching GnR rehearsals, the importance of a look for musicians, and a visit from Charlie Thornton. Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in Little Caesar and The Cruzados. He also teaches either in person or via skype. You

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00:14:46

Episode 188 with Rick Girt (The Sneaky Heat...

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2023/08/17

In this special episode, our rad pal Rick Girt (The Sneaky Heat Missiles) attempts to convince us that ska is worth listening to and that Hans Gruber and the Die Hards are a ska band. We play the song My Friend Chuck and discuss. You can check out The Sneaky Heat Missiles at the following

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00:36:02

Episode 187 with Dave Simonich (Signs of the Swarm):...

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2023/08/10

In this episode Dave Simonich (Signs of the Swarm) talks about the evolution of the sound of the band, the importance of growth, acknowledging feedback from the fans, the importance of giving back to the scene/community, and the impact of signing with Century Media. Plus, the resurgence of deathcore, the importance of the message in a song, the impact of Spotify numbers, dealing with the terrible behavior of former members, and reminiscing about shows at 222 Ormsby. You can check out Signs of the

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00:30:21

Episode 186 with Chris Urriola: Message to Myself;...

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2023/08/03

In this episode Chris Urriola (Hollis Brown) talks about his love of bass guitar, his debut EP Illustrator, his day job as an expeditor following school in music management at Berklee, hustling in gig culture/economy, and being a stickler but still being open to ideas. Plus, the art of creating songs and fleshing out ideas with friends in the studio, being patient with developing a career in music, the realities of self managing and touring, and being the nephew of Dave Gahan. You can check out

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00:28:14

Episode 185 with Thomas Andrew Doyle (TAD): I Have...

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2023/07/20

In this episode Thomas Andrew Doyle (TAD) talks about being on the vanguard of the Seattle/grunge scene in the 90's, signing to Sub Pop Records, early influences including music study at university, and subverting listener expectation. Plus, what does the artist owe the listener, the importance of listener interpretation, embracing new things, and running a small record label and recording studio. You can check out TAD at these

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00:40:30

Episode 184 with Neil Rubenstein: I'd Rather Just Get...

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2023/07/13

In this episode, comedian Neil Rubenstein talks about the day to day realities of being a comedian, being on the road, the importance of trying new things, developing material, and what, if any, jokes are off limits. Plus, physical media, social media, day jobs, and performing at punk rock shows versus comedy clubs. You can check out Neil at these

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00:20:13

Episode 183 with Charlie Thornton (Radar): In Defense...

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2023/07/06

In this special episode, our old friend Charlie Thornton (Radar) attempts to convince us that LOCAL H is a good band and not a one hit wonder. We play the song John The Baptist Blues and discuss. Charlie is the Musical Director at Garage Band U and plays in the Chicago area based band Radar. Their latest album is called "Goodnight Nurse" https://www.belowthecollar.com/radar https://www.facebook.com/RadarChicago/ https://radarchicago.bandcamp.com/ https://katzulhu.com/radar You can contact

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00:30:54

Episode 182 with Jason Bieler: It's Like I Have These...

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2023/06/29

In this episode, Jason Bieler (Saigon Kick, The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra) talks about getting a nickname from Maya Rudolph's father, the old Saigon Kick days, having a hit song via fluke or accident, the freedom to move between musical genres, and becoming better as a songwriter by writing songs. Plus, not listening back to releases, writing and releasing tracks within 24 hours as an exercise, singers and shredders, release strategies for albums versus songs, physical copy, and social

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00:31:46

Episode 181 with Matt Morris (Fire Sale): Whenever I...

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2023/06/22

In this episode, Drummer Matt Morris from the very rad Fire Sale talks about what constitutes a super group, imposter syndrome and fitting into the band identity, the importance of having fun in a band, release strategies in putting out new music, and modern production approaches to making music. Plus, how to break through the market noise, the importance of professional product, focusing on the details, touring vs festival shows and making a very funny video. You can check out Fire Sale at these

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00:34:54

Episode 180 with David Rokos: I Don't Want The Music...

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2023/06/15

In this episode, our old friend David Rokos talks about the recording and release process for his new record This Is Landing, how to navigate the perils of social media, defining success when livelihood is not at stake, the fun in recording and performance, and how to write personal songs. Plus, the question to release physical copy, playing solo versus in a band, and how to get people to listen to your music. You can check out David at these

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00:32:28

Episode 179 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The...

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2023/06/08

In this episode, we talk to our friend Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) about the current multi-week tour of Europe by The Cruzados including member illness, crowd size, fan interaction, driving long distances, and fancy hotel rooms. Plus, where does 80's music fit in the current climate of live music, what are the possible levels of success, the difficulty in making money on tour, and the big question of whether of not Mark was ever a jerk. Land of the Endless Sun

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00:30:22

Episode 178 with Black Guy Fawkes: I Am Making This...

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2023/06/01

In this episode, Black Guy Fawkes talks about the response to new album Intrusive Lullabies, the labels of singer-songwriter versus punk versus folk versus protest songs, working through writers block, intimacy and connection, the importance of sequencing the songs and how they flow into each other, messaging for a certain audience. and the potential for turning off certain listeners. Plus, the fallout from getting dropped from a tour, the importance of mental health and a support system, the impact

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00:32:22

Episode 177 with Knox Colby (Enforced): Everyone Just...

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2023/05/25

In this episode, Knox Colby of the metal band Enforced talks about the Richmond, VA music scene, support between different musical genres, being inspired by Queen at Live Aid, the feeling of being on stage, growth and changes within the band, and the Metal Archives. Plus, communicating with the audience, self evaluation, balancing a day job with touring, imposter syndrome, and signing to Century Media. You can check out Enforced at the following

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00:32:10

Episode 176 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The...

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2023/05/18

In this episode, we talk to our friend Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) about being star stuck after moving to Hollywood, giving guitar lessons to actors and the kids of movie stars, the very odd phenomena of "no eye contact", how the childhood friendship with Rivers Cuomo ended after he became a star, and the question of a band owing more to the fans than just the performance. Plus, meeting Rikki Rockett in Hollywood, "check out this guitarist", and the new Cruzados

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00:33:18

Episode 175 with Ryan Foster (Slightly Fuzzed): That...

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2023/05/11

In this episode, Ryan Foster of Slightly Fuzzed talks about all things stoner rock including the surprisingly small and close-knit scene, memes and parodies, inclusivity and the desire to be a part of something, the importance of audio quality and vinyl to the scene, and how to grow small businesses along with the scene. Plus, Rick Nielson's house for a birthday, a day job in marketing and graphic design, and the fuzz club, which is similar to a book club for stoner rock. You can check out Ryan

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00:33:19

Episode 174 with HIM (Sermon): My True Aim Is To Make...

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2023/05/04

In this episode, HIM of the prog-metal band Sermon talks about the reasons for the anonymity of the name and the mask that he wears, the mask as a reflection of the music, songwriting as an extension of mood and feeling in a particular moment, creating alone and then bringing it to others for completion, and developing vocal skills. Plus, the Marillion connection, finding the ease of listening in metal, choosing topics for lyrics, and the significant cost with the vision of live performance. You can

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00:30:21

Episode 173 with Dave Shelton (author, voice actor):...

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2023/04/27

In this episode, multi award winning film and TV writer, cartoonist, author, musician, and voice actor Dave Shelton talks about cultivating a very long and extremely varied career starting out at Tiger Beat magazine and moving on to National Lampoon, Everybody Loves Raymond, Mtv, Marvel and working with Cheap Trick, Cynthia Rothrock, and Jamie Kennedy amongst many others. Plus, listen to a pitch for the craziest movie you have ever heard. You can check out Dave at the following

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00:35:35

Episode 172 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The...

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2023/04/20

In this episode, we talk to our friend Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) about his recent shows with Little Caesar and Junkyard, doing only weekend tours rather than longer tours for financial reasons, sharing backline and loading gear on your own versus having techs, and the difference between a "has been" or an "almost was". Plus, collapsing label support, the mental impact of playing smaller places, reliving the past as a band versus as a fan, and guitar skill as

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00:35:16

Episode 171 with Mike Jacobs (On The Cinder): Let’s...

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2023/04/13

In this episode, Mike Jacobs from On The Cinder talks about the big ten year anniversary show which included friends and bands from each era of On The Cinder. Plus, changing motivations as the band matures, what it means to put on a good show or performance, the financial realities of going on tour including having lives/jobs that allow for touring, the possible ways to assess yourself, value in expression, and encouraging young bands. You can check out On The Cinder at the following

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