BAMC Showcast

I was lucky enough to get a quick zoom interview with TAJ, hours before they opened up for The Butcher Babies at the Launch Pad in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We talk about their formation, lineup changes in the beginning, to recently transitioning from a 3 piece to a 4 piece band. They talk about their numerous shows and tours, (playing show number 71 right after this interview). The band also goes...

I sat down today for a quick chat with Rockhouse General Manager, Marlene Luna. She talks about the grand reopening of her ice cream parlor; The Shiver Shack Express, in a new location in a different part of town. She tells us what it took her to get to this point, and of course all of the upcoming Rockhouse shows. Give it a quick listen and be there mid March for the grand opening. #shivershack #...

I sat down with one of my favorite artists, Joel Gomez. He is the interior artist for Coffin Comics titles La Muerta and Lady Gunfighter. We did a deep dive on his career, how he got started, his time at Top Cow, Aspen, WildStorm, and of course Coffin Comics. He told me all about his process and how he transforms the scripts to the art we see on the pages. A very fun interview and one of my favori...

Starting off 2026 with a bang. I was fortunate enough to have a chat with one of the pioneers of American Death Match Wrestling, Mad Man Pondo. He's about to release his 2nd book in 2026. We talk about both books, him being in 2001 Maniacs with Robert Englund and Kane Hodder, his love for horror, and his wrestling career. He has wrestled all over the U.S. and 6 countries. He has worked for var...

I had a long fun chat with Hector C, El Paso's musical jack of all trades. He does music full time for a living. We talk about his beginnings learning how to play and make diy recordings at a very young age, his various bands, his work as a sound technician on tour and at local venues, and his recoding and production work including his current role at Strange Daze Productions. A very fun and infor...

I had a long fun chat with Hector C, El Paso's musical jack of all trades. He does music full time for a living. We talk about his beginnings learning how to play and make diy recordings at a very young age, his various bands, his work as a sound technician on tour and at local venues, and his recoding and production work including his current role at Strange Daze Productions. A very fun and infor...

I sat down with Steve Salazar (Vocalist) and Mike Mosholder (Guitar) of Ojo Malo, El Paso's favorite Doom Metal band. They talk about the history of the band, how they originally started as Brother Strange and evolved with new members into Ojo Malo. We also talk about their upcoming EP Sludegment Day, recording at Strange Daze Studios with Jamz Rockmoore and Hector C, and their current busy sh...

Thundersail made their Texas stage debut at The Rockhouse at Southwest Power Fest Level 1. This band formed in 2022 and hails from Denver, Colorado. We chat briefly about how they all met, came together, their journey thus far, and plans for the future. Our tale with them actually started when they road tripped to the Rockhouse last year to see Tyr. This was recorded Friday night, right before the...

We just had Southwest Power Fest Level 1 at the Rockhouse. Right before our Talk Like a Pirate Karaoke Launch Party I sat down with our headliner's Valkyrie's Fire, an epic six piece power metal band out of Nashville, Tennessee. They talk about their backgrounds, how they came together, what they've accomplished so far, the EP they currently have out, and their first full length album this will be...

Bassist and front woman Abby K makes her return to the Rockhouse almost 4 years after playing here on tour with Nita Strauss. This time she's taking her charity concert series Girls Rock Nashville on the road, and El Paso is the first stop. Abby talks about this concert series, how it came together, as well as her career up to this point. This was a very fun interview and a very fun all female fro...

I had a chat with Travis Manning, New Mexico Musician and the Promotor of South West Metal Fest 3. We talk all about the event, bands, vendors, and what people can expect at this 13 band festival that has no cover charge. We also talk about his bands Shalem, Flat Blak, and the south west music scene in general.

In my first ever zoom episode I interviewed hip hop artst Taiyamo Denku, who just performed at the Rockhouse on 8/7/2025 as a feature on the I-25 Cypher tour. Taiyamo gives us a run through of his whole career. We touch on his his musical journey from childhood beatboxing to releasing 46 albums while balancing his career with a day job and parenting responsibilities. Taiyamo shares insights about...

Today I sat down with Rock for Ruidoso 2 promoters/organizers John Summerford aka Johnny Crash and Rockhouse Bartender, Krystal Lee Raven. They did this benefit last year for the wild fires, and they're doing it again this year for the floods. Bigger, better, and at The Rockhouse. We talk about how both events came together, our mutual love for Ruidoso in general, and how people can help out....

I sat down and had a good interview with our Southwest Power Fest Cosplay Contest Judges Panel. Hear from Reina, JTaps, Killer Galaxy, and the Head Judge/Organizer Lexiii Soft. They talk all about how they got into cosplay, the various cosplays they've done over the years, and what attendees can expect at Southwest Powerfest. We even get into a little gamer talk at the end. A very fun episode. Get...

There's a female comedy special at the El Paso Playhouse on 7/19 at 6pm. I sat down with the stars Sha Rita and Lee Garay. They talk out the event, what we can expect, and what goes into putting on your own comedy special. Get your tickets. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-tickets-1406792677769

In this episode, I sit down talk in detail with my partners Dani Pinion (creator of Southwest Power Fest) and Laura Chacon. We discuss how Dani came up with this idea/concept as well as everything that lead up to the creation of the event, and everything that will be featured. Bands, Lucha Libre, Fire Dancers, Belly Dancing, Mermaids, Karaoke, and Adult and Child Cosplay Contests. In addition ther...

I had a brief chat with Javi Gonzalez, he's the owner of Camp Santo Texas Leather. He makes all kinds of leather products including boots, belts, and vests. He has made custom boots Slash, Pharrell Williams, and even refurbished an old pair for Gene Simmons. He will be a vendor at Southwest Power Fest Level 1, and will be helping me with my attire as well. Get your advanced tickets for $15 at chir...

I had very good chat with long time friends of the show Among The Living. We do a deep dive on their entire run as a band, so far. They talk the beginnings, getting the correct line up, shows, recording, signing a record deal, releasing their album, and now their post label independent journey; as well as the work on their sophomore album. This is legit one of the most fun interviews I've ever...

Before night 2 of our Mistress of Reality double shot event, I sat down with Jason and Kristen Nix, the owners of The Rock It Rocket.  This is an instrument store/repair shop/music venue in one, located in down town Alamogordo, NM.  They partnered with Bart Man (Burning Sunday),Rockhouse, and myself to help make both of these shows happen.  We talk about their backgrounds, how these events came to...

This weekend we did a double shot event Friday at the Rockhousein El Paso, TX and Saturday in Alamogordo, NM at The Rock it Rocket.  My guests were our headliners Mistress ofReality, The Word’s First All Female Tribute To Black Sabbath.  They sat down with me in Alamogordo before their2nd performance.  Paulette andthe girls talk about the formation and history of this band as well their AC/DCTribu...

I sat down with DJ Larry Loud right before the BAMC Showcast 420 Hip Hop Celebration. He was a much welcomed last minute addition to the line up. In this interview Larry talks about his back ground, growing up in a family of DJ's, serving in the United States Navy, and relocating to the Southwest where he's a radio, party, and show DJ. He just got off tour with Taiyamo Denku which is how we met. A...

I sat town and had a chat with Sleaze, El Paso's newest 80's cover band. 3 familiar faces, and a new one from out of town. We talk about their projects, what songs we can expect, and future plans.

The El Paso 2024 Battle of the Bands Champions, A Minor In Crypto Zoology join us for a chat today. We talk their formation, history, recording process (including 3 songs at Sonic Ranch utilizing David Bowie's bass guitar), and their upcoming future. A very fun hang with some funny stories with the first ever BAMC Promotions Headliners.

I sat down with El Paso Comedian Anthony Austin Brown who has his first comedy special on December 20th, 2024 at The Davenport Social Club. He talks all about his upcoming special, and all about his overall journey in comedy. We also touch on his music projects, and of course the time he went viral for singing Purple Rain on the street in California. He sure to go to massivetix.com and get your ti...

Tug Keith had his album release party/show in El Paso Texas at The Rockhouse Divebar Kitchen Venue. Him and DJ Ickymac sat down and chatted quickly right before the show started. They talk about their backgrounds, the Albuquerque Hip Hop Scene, and their various project. Catch Ickymac on 96.9 kmrd out of Madrid, NM on Friday nights from 9-midnight.