Mike Venezia

Cover to Covered

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Cover to 'Covered' is rooted in a passion for music and the music industry. In each episode, Mike and Nick will discuss the newest releases on vinyl, have tips for new and seasoned collectors, chat about musical instrument nerdery, and unapologetic reviews of some BAD tunes! We'll also feature special guests from time to time! Every podcast will feature 2 running segments: - "This Song Sucks": Great bands write and record Great songs. They also record some real stinkers. In this segment, we will absolutely SHRED some real clunkers from some of the biggest and best bands out there.- "Dis-Covere...

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Ep 5: Cult Stars From Mars/Fuzzbubble - Part 1 18.11.2020 58:33

On this episode of Music: Cover to Covered, my guests are Cult Stars From Mars – a band formerly known as Fuzzbubble. There was so much to cover that we needed TWO episodes to fit it all, so they are showcased in Episodes 5 AND 6! Originating from Long Island, NY in the late ‘90’s, Fuzzbubble was a ‘power pop’ band in the vein of The Beatles, Cheap Trick and Jellyfish…but with their own uniqu...

Ep 6: Cult Stars From Mars/Fuzzbubble - Part Deux 18.11.2020 1:38:00

In Episode 6, we talk a bit more about CSFM and tributes to friends lost, but we also celebrate the 20 th Anniversary of Fuzzbubble’s self-titled debut album! We talk about the production process and the musical titans involved, how we all swoon a bit for Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, and the super deluxe digital re-release of the album coming on November 20 th . Also, we talk about how,...

Ep 4: Rock the Vote, Mr. Bungle and a Double Shot! 31.10.2020 1:06:55

This is a 'solo' episode of M:C2C - meaning, I have no guest this episode. Why? Because there is an election coming up and I wanted to discuss voting - why you should do it and why you shouldn't tell anyone who YOU are voting for! DISCLAIMER - I am speaking for no one but myself and not on behalf of anyone else. These opinions are mine and mine alone. If you agree, fine. If you don't, fine. This i...

Ep 3: The Low Spark(Man) of High Elevation boys 10.10.2020 1:01:52

This episode 'Music: Cover to Covered' sits down with Frankie Sparkman of the punk band 'Sparkman'. We talk about how living in a area more removed from metros -in this case Lake Arrowhead, California - both positively and negatively affect your process as a songwriter and as a musician trying to 'make it'. A prolific songwriter in any setting, Frankie talks about his process and inspiration for w...

Ep 2: Artists Behind the Artists 06.09.2020 1:29:24

Our special guest on the second episode of 'Music: Cover to Covered' is none other than Artist Manager Rob McDermott. Throughout his career, Rob has worked with high profile artists such as White Zombie, Pantera, Static-X, Linkin Park, and most recently Perry Farrell, and gives us a unique look at the 'Artists behind the Artists' - the managers that help direct the careers of artists. Rob talks ab...

Welcome! This is NOT 'The Phantom Menace'! 26.08.2020 1:04:56

The very FIRST episode of Music: Cover to 'Covered' features the guitarist of former Arista recording artists, Stick - Mike Tobin - and the debut of your 2 staple segments - 'This Song Sucks!" and "Dis-Covered". Mike gives a very unique overview of how he went from being a huge fan of recorded music to picking up a guitar and recording his own in a short period of time, being a heavy rock band on...