Backstage with Ian and Joel

DeVon Manier joins us to talk about managing bands (The Black Tones, Jaws of Brooklyn) with Sportn' Life Music Group and how running a record label (Sportn' Life Records) helped him gain skills needed to run a successful boutique talent management and consulting agency! He tells us when signing a band makes sense, when it doesn't, when your band should get a manager, what a manager does and much m...

Burlesque Dancer and Lighting Director Paula Oliver joins the show to tell us about her path into the world of burlesque and breaks down how working both in a group and alone works as a performer. Talks a bit about burlesque history broadly and in the NW and lets us behind the scenes of the burlesque world. We learn all about the Triple Door and she shares some insight on her 21st year performing...

Fang frontman Sammy talks touring in the 80s vs now, finding a new way to tour, tour finances, touring China, Colombia, Cuba and much more! Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthed...

Ivy Agency owner/booking agent Mickey Darius tells us how he finds and signs new bands, how agents get paid, when its the right fit and when its time to part ways and how that works plus much more! Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandca...

Legendary radio DJ talks the new Seattle set 90s film Friend Thing, comedian Adam Ray playing him in the movie, finding new music, taking chances on air and much more! Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois -...

Jordan joins us to discuss Bad Dad Clubhouse her boutique marketing/ticketing business + her role working for WANMA (Washington Nightlife Music Association) and what needs to be done to save small independent music spaces! Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd -...

Nickie White joins us to discuss performing arts centers and takes us behind the scenes of the historic Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane. We’ll talk about its history, the role it plays in the local arts scene, and what makes old theaters like this one so fun to explore. #BingCrosbyTheater #Spokane #PerformingArts #HistoricTheater Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack....

Mason Reed joins us to talk owning/operating Tim's Tavern, Beths Cafe, Slims Last Chance Saloon + Together In Music Society (nonprofit) & Seattle Legacy Preservation Partnership on how to reshape the live music world and preserve our important landmark entertainment spaces! Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee....

In this episode, Billy joins us for a conversation about life in music, personal growth, taking risks, and getting outside your comfort zone. We talk about his journey through the music world, lessons learned from the school of hard knocks, and why taking a chance on yourself can lead to new opportunities. A candid conversation about music, mindset, confidence, and stepping outside your comfort zo...

Our good friend and former co-worker Annie Tunnicliffe joins the show to tell us about her journey from booking DIY shows in New York state to working for Ian's company Take Warning Presents to now living on the road 9-10 months a year as a successful tour manager for The Beths (+ merch) and Tara Yummy and being merch manager for Beach House and Noah Cyrus! This was such a good time with one of th...

Our friend Gabi from Hungarian punk band CAFB and Seattle band Sledgeback talks starting his band in Budapest, sneaking into clubs, getting signed to a label, having his songs played on MTV Europe, moving to Seattle to kick heroin and starting over. Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel O...

This week we chat with Cory Blackwood who owns Bellingham record shop Ritual Records about how a record store runs, his favorite thing about owning the shop, physical media, community, being a DJ and more! You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

Nathan Donnel joins us to talk all things diy indie music fests as he navigates year three of Stankoma Aroma in Tacoma, WA! Nathan is a seasoned vet of the live music world and we were lucky enough to have him on for a candid conversation about the joys and difficulties of throwing a multi day, multi venue music festival. Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ Yo...

We had our good friend Lance Neatherlin on the Podcast to talk tattooing, raising a family, being in a metal band, and touring France! For those who don't know, Lance is a killer realism/portrait tattooer here in Seattle as well as an equally badass Metal vocalist with the band Lacabra. We got to have a really lively conversation about balancing work, family and band aspirations. And we talked abo...

Vic Bondi talks his new band and album: Vic Bondi and His Issues released on Alternative Tentacles plus DIY punk ethos, collaborating as a band, infiltrating the industry, still playing shows and much more!

Backstage with Ian and Joel - Episode 7 with legendary Stage Manager Mike Miles. We are so very honored and excited we got to interview an absolute legend in Seattle Theatre Production. Mike was the Stage Manager and Technical Director for Seattle’s Paramount Theater which has hosted everything from Epic Rock Shows to Broadway Plays from all over the world. He retired back in 2023 after 52 years o...

Ian and Joel recap past episodes and talk about ideas for future ones such as instructional 101 episodes, series on important topics and more!

We talk with Jenn Misko ( thebandmom.com ) about venue managing, merch selling, box office and more! You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

Tom Long (president of the non-profit all ages venue Real Art) joins Ian and Joel to discuss all ages music, running a venue, what alternative venues like Real Art need to survive and how music saved his life. Tune in! Real Art - www.realarttacoma.com/ HELP REAL ART FIX THEIR HVAC - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-our-venue-cool-help-replace-the-hvac Thunderdome - https://www.facebook.com/TacomaTh...

This episode we talk to Ethan AKA (as of now, per us) "The Swiss Army Knife" about his many roles working at a bar/venue and some ideas on how to get more sales at venues! Give it a listen!

Joel and Ian talk about the music industry and ways we might be able to fix a broken system. We also remember our friend Kevin Diers.

Join Ian and Joel as they take you behind the scenes of the live music industry with their friend Adrien Way. They talk skating, photography, live music production and more!

Episode 0 where we fill you in on why we're doing this and what we're all about!