Confessions of a Wedding Band

In this episode, the guys tell the story behind “Stoner Thanksgiving,” a late-night Martini Shot memory after a gig in Littleton, Colorado. After the show, Brian made a convenience store run and came back with enough random late-night snacks to feed an army. The massive junk food spread quickly earned the nickname “Stoner Thanksgiving,” and the story has stuck with the band ever since. The episode...

In this episode, the guys welcome their first-ever guest, Rob Hall, also known as “Max Bones,” his James Bond-style alter ego. The conversation leans into the character as they have some fun with the Bond-inspired vibe. They wrap the episode by talking about their original song “Why Me” from their 2002 self-titled EP.

In this episode, the guys pull back the curtain on how their original songs come to life. What starts as a simple idea, a riff, or even a quick voice memo can grow into a full song through a collaborative process involving the entire band. They share stories from writing sessions in a cabin in Westcliffe, late nights of playing until sunrise, and the moments that shaped some of their songs. Along...

In this episode, the guys drift a bit from their usual format to share the story of what it was like performing at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre. From the nerves and excitement leading up to the show to the surreal moment of stepping onto that iconic stage, they talk through the experience and what it meant to them as a band. They also reminisce about some of their favorite concerts they ha...

In this episode, the guys tell the story of meeting Julia Roberts and her husband and immediately spiraling into a full internal debate about how to get a photo without becoming the people celebrities warn their friends about. They wrap the episode by talking about their original song “Brountry (When I’m Drinkin’)” from their 2016 album release Last Call.

In this episode, the guys look back on the band’s early heyday - from auditioning at The Ritz during a blizzard, to discovering Gavin DeGraw had slipped in to see their set, to Greg’s first packed gig at Southside Johnny’s. It’s a snapshot of the years when momentum, late nights, and nonstop shows defined The Martini Shot.

In this episode, the guys share their memories of a particular fundraising event where the food had exploding tendencies. They conclude the episode by discussing their original, “Just One More Time” from their 2008 album release, Shakin' and Stirred.

In this episode, the guys dive into Greg’s original metal project, Sicosis. They wrap up by exploring their original song “Stranger to Yourself” from the 2016 album Last Call.

In this episode, the guys share memories of a trip where they donned capes in search of the jacuzzi—like you do. They conclude the episode by discussing their original song, “It’s Up to You,” from their 2008 album Shakin' and Stirred.

In this episode, the guys share their memories of Ryan “Sizzle Pizzle” inventing the term, “Sanshoe!”. They conclude the episode by discussing their original, “Too Much Fun” from their 2008 album release Shakin' and Stirred.

In this episode, the guys share their adventures of traveling to Aspen, Colorado. They conclude the episode by discussing their original, “Good Luck” from their 2016 album release Last Call.

In this episode, the guys share how Ryan’s “Sizzle Pizzle’s” passion for things he loves often lead to trouble. They conclude the episode by discussing their original, “So Much Trouble” from their 2016 album release, “Last Call”.

In this episode, the guys share their favorite late night foods after the gig. They conclude the episode by discussing their original, “Night and Day” from their 2016 album release, “Last Call”.

In this episode, the guys discuss their introduction and interactions with a local Colorado musician. They conclude the episode by discussing their original, “Let Me In” from their 2016 album release, “Last Call”.

In this episode, the guys recall the time they were playing a seemingly uneventful gig, when suddenly women’s undergarments came flying from the rafters. They conclude the episode by discussing their original, “I Don’t Mind” from their 2005 album release, “Dry & Dirty”.

Welcome to Confessions of a Wedding Band! This is a podcast where we document our shenanigans both on and off-stage and discuss our originals. We hope you enjoy!