Don't Quit Your Day Job: The Podcast

Carolyn Rae from Carolyn Rae and the Rumors is back to talk about important things concerning playing in a cover band like bladder control and close-dancers.  Enjoy this highly ADHD-laden conversation! Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a note at  raywmrc@gmail.com   Presented by... Ray's Automotive in Milford,...

Bill Donovan from The Pub Kings and Garden of Hedon is BACK to talk about original vs cover music, Cardi B, music socials and more! Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a note at  raywmrc@gmail.com   Presented by... Ray's Automotive in Milford, MA Rubber Chicken Comics in Bellingham, MA Tim Rice Photo in Medway, M...

Christine and Don... the talent and the muscle.  Christine plays the tunes and Don books the shows, promotes the gigs, carries the gear and manages the room at every show.  It's an effective combination we don't see often and it's worked very well for them so far. Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a note at  ra...

Mike and Missy Maxfield have been married almost as long as they have been playing together.  This local power couple heads up two acts (Mike and Missy Unplugged and The Missy Maxfield Project) so we had plenty to talk about including DIY parade performances and just saying no to unruly venue managers. Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd li...

Newcomer Brian Andersen talks about his first gig just a couple weeks ago, the importance of playing songs that fit his range and the advantages of being 6'9". Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a note at  raywmrc@gmail.com   Presented by... The Looney Bin in Laconia, NH Rubber Chicken Comics in Bellingham, MA T...

Arguably one of the most successful gigging bands in our local area, Whiskey Church has been moving feet for over a decade.  I caught up with Chris (bass) and Jed (guitar) about the state of local music, losing their lead singer in a crowd, song selection and vetos.  Enjoy! Please like the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a no...

Brother Kerry and the Hoptones are a Blues Rock unit, primarily of friends from the great Metro West town of Hopkinton MA. Having performed and recorded with great New England blues players such as James Montgomery and Wolf Ginandes, Brother Kerry and the Hoptones are rapidly progressing in the Massachusetts Blues Rock scene. Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJ...

Sharon Reis from Easily Amused talks about all the roles she plays in her pop/rock/disco party band, her recent trip to Tennessee and connecting with the crowd. https://www.facebook.com/easilyamusedrocks Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a note at  raywmrc@gmail.com   Presented by... The Looney Bin in Laconia,...

Carolyn Rae returns for another conversationally chaotic chat.  Check her band, Carolyn Rae and the Rumors, out at www.facebook.com/carolynrae.therumors Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a note at  raywmrc@gmail.com   Presented by... The Looney Bin in Laconia, NH Rubber Chicken Comics in Bellingham, MA Tim Rice...

My buddy Bill from The Pub Kings stops by to chat about original music and bands.  Bill is a member of Garden of Hedon.  Check them out wherever you get your music and at www.gardenofhedon.com. Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a note at  raywmrc@gmail.com   Presented by... The Looney Bin in Laconia, NH Rubber...

John Waite is a hustler, a singer/songwriter who does not wait for the approval of others. His DIY approach to songwriting and touring has allowed him to share his art with a multi-generational legion of fans freely with received credit where credit is due. I had the pleasure of chatting with John about his current work, songs that matter, Tina Turner, Vision Quest, Led Zeppelin covers and wine be...

Chris Seremetis is a killer songwriter, gutarist, artist and overall personality!  Check out his bands Electric Aces (originals) and Eleven (covers) when you get a sec.  We had a fun talk about whiskey, tequila, local music, promotions and more!  Enjoy! Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a note at  raywmrc@gmail...

I have had the pleasure of playing with this week's guest in a couple projects over recent years.  It took a little while for her to warm up to the idea of baring all on this show but she eventually agreed and we ended up having a great conversation about local music, the future of local music and keeping the memory of loved ones alive through music! Enjoy. Please like the Facebook page  https://w...

Carolyn Chaplin is back talking about crystals, We Are The World, Taylor Swift album titles (I couldn't name one) and everything, and anything, about local music. Follow Carolyn Rae and the Rumors @carolynrae.therumors Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a note at  raywmrc@gmail.com   Presented by... The Looney B...

No guest this week so I killed some time purusing through the Cover Band Central Facebook group looking for stuff to talk about.  I killed an hour... that you'll never get back.  Have fun! Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a note at  raywmrc@gmail.com  Presented by... The Looney Bin in Laconia, NH Rubber Chicke...

BONUS CONVERSATION!  I spent a few minutes with The Voice Season 17 runnner-up Ricky Duran talking about his new album, playing his hometown of Worcester and what it's like behind the scenes of a reality competition show.

Drew Carey has come a long way from his metal days in the late 80s/early 90s.  He has since traded in his double neck for an acoustic and plays solo gigs throughout the local area.  Drew loves performing so much that he is willing to wake up early on Sunday mornings to play for a breakfast crowd at a poplular breakfast joint in Worcester.   Follow Drew @drew.carey.520 and at www.drewrocks.com Plea...

Tim Rice is a local photographer who has been a part of this local music scene as long as any of the rest of us.  He's been shooting bands for the past 12+ years in front of the stage, behind the stage and even above the stage.  Tim brings a different perspective to the local cover band scene.  Enjoy! Follow Tim @timricephoto and at www.timricephoto.com Please like the Facebook page  https://www.f...

Fitch from The Pub Kings joins me to talk about beer, booze, band dynamics, volume level, venue/band relationships and a whole bunch more. We drank some beer, we got honest and we laughed a whole bunch. Follow The Pub Kings @thepubkings and at www.thepubkings.com Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a note at  ray...

Justin and Bill from The Pub Kings return to discuss nothing AND everything.  Favorite whiskey, when drinking gets out of hand at gigs, the origins of a great venue and more! Follow The Pub Kings @thepubkings and at www.thepubkings.com Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a note at  raywmrc@gmail.com

Chris Barber Day Job: Stick Puller Night Job:  Acoustic Solo Cover Artist Chris Barber is one of those guys who I feel like I have known forever but only met a handful of times.  We had a some laughs talking about stardard guest female vocalist songs, beer, unhappy audiences and stand up comedy.  Enjoy!   Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/DontQuitYourDayJobThePodcast If you'd...

David Penza Day Job: IT Night Job:  Acoustic Soloist and now rhythm and vocals in a new classic rock band! Dave is such a nice guy and he has a great story about how and when he started playing the guitar and gigging out.  Enjoy the conversation, with a cold beer... we did!  

March 15th, 2023 Matt Zajac is a good friend who is hustling around the local cover scene with his solo act and, from time to time, with his for-benefits-only band Charity Case. Matt is also a very talented original artist.  His band, Garden of Hedon, is releasing a new album soon.  Matt stopped by my morning show recently to talk about the album.  Check it out!   Garden of Hedon Online Garden of...

Brian Dollaway Day Job: Educator Night Job:  Singer/Songwriter and Acoustic Solo Cover Artist Brian left the local area in search of his musical dreams about five years ago.  He now writes, records and performs in one of my favorite places... Nashville, TN.  Brian talks about the circus that is Broadway, the musical competition in town and playing in trailer parks.  Enjoy y'all! Check out one of B...

Rene Ann Day Job: Firefighter/Paramedic Night Job:  Singer/Violinist/Guitarist in Rene Ann Band Duo Rene and I share a similar love for band promotion, song selection, website design, crowd interaction and Fireball!  Great conversation with this powerhouse half of the Rene Ann Band Duo.  Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/SoLuckyDMBTribute   Please like the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/Don...