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Please join me in welcoming Lauren Denitzio of the resplendent indie rock band WORRIERS ! Lauren's journey began with learning to play guitar at summer camp and finding the DIY artists of that generation like Ani Difranco and others. Lauren's knack for creation shines brightly with the latest WORRIERS  acoustic release of "They/Them/Theirs". The tones and emotions that Lauren c...

This week I am joined by Nick Woods of the hard hitting punk band  DIRECT HIT!. Nick brings his unique perspective to the thought of "what if it all went away?" Nick's story telling of his first musical memory is told in technicolor for all to hear AND see. Nick's ability to bring his visions to life can be summed up with the pivotal  DIRECT HIT! Album "Crown Of Nothing&qu...

This week I get to catch up with Sam and John of the Chicago based indie punk/emo/alt rock outfit KALI MASI. To try and describe the sound that is Kali Masi would be a disservice to its creators. Their latest album [laughs] has something for everyone with working ears. Sam, John, and I found ourselves diving down many different rabbit holes all the while pulling answers to our most serious questio...

Another week and another guest. This week I sit down with MAXWELL PLANES. Maxwell is a R&B/Soul/HipHop singer and guitarist. Maxwell's music is as he calls it " a fusion of soul, rap, and country with a layer of smooth R&B licks." Maxwell was heavily inspired by gospel music, and the feeling gospel provides. Maxwell's story is extremely unique in the fact that he grew u...

This week I get to sit down and talk with  THEO KANDEL,  the talented singer/songwriter alt pop sensation. Theo has traversed the gravel road of a musical landscape. Growing up in New York City, then college in Nashville and now landing in Los Angeles. Talk about a musical journey, those three cities alone make for beautiful stories. Theo's most recent release "SPIN CYCLE" was penne...

This week I had the delight of being joined by Austin based Danny Dunlap of GENTLEMEN ROGUES. Danny's career has spanned some glorious years, from his first band JILL (funny story in the show about them)then to the short lived QUIMBY on to THE FALL COLLECTION and now GENTLEMEN ROGUES. Danny has never stopped creating the powerful tunes that bring smiles to the faces that hear them. Danny has...

So I find myself back in "Music City", that's Nashville for those of you who may not know. I meet up with the sensational and ultra talented CALLIE McCULLOUGH . Callie and I discuss the meaning of community and how to find "your people." Callie's journey is unlike many I have heard before, from recording and touring with her mother to finding her own sound and spreadi...

This week I hop over the pond to Limerick, Ireland and chat with Marty Ryan of the alluring outfit known as ANNA'S ANCHOR. What does it mean to be an independent artist and how do the littlest things push you forward? Marty answers those questions with the pure heart of an artist who teaches music to those less fortunate. Marty answers my questions with the sincerest answers you need to hear...

Today I hooked up with NATHAN DUNN from the towering power pop punk band FOREVER STARTS TODAY  out of Austin, TX. Nathan's leap into the pit of melody making comes from the quest to master Guitar Hero. Bridging the gap between virtual guitar and reality of creating true magic on the real thing. Nathan's ride from Death Core to the uplifting anthemic tunes that is FOREVER STARTS TODAY&apo...

We come back to the States this week with El Paso, TX's own JIM WARD!!!  Jim has had quite the extensive career, from co-founding the band AT THE DRIVE-IN, into forming SPARTA and SLEEPERCAR, to now making his solo record "DAGGERS". Jim's new venture of a solo album was created as in his words "by accident." Our discussion leads us down the road of learning about life...

It seems as though I have been spending some time abroad. This week I catch up with my old friend ALBERTO ALONSO in Madrid, Spain .  Alberto has had a long professional career, he’s worked as a director, writer, actor, singer, presenter, teacher, interpreter, and voice over artist. He’s also written the hit books: English Everywhere , This Book Is The Milk & This Book is the ReMilk, English On...

Welcome to another Bonus Episode!!! We are running a SimulPod for this Bonus Show. Dennis Dalelio is an artist, photographer, teacher and host of  THE STOLEN HOURS PODCAST.  Dennis and I go back and forth between our shows platforms whilst we solve the problems before us. Dennis and I will not apologize for the length of show, considering its one of the shortest conversations we have ever had. We...

I decided to stay in Norway for another week when I got the opportunity to interview Kenneth Ishak from  BEEZEWAX.  In a previous episode I stated that "South Of Boredom" by  BEEZEWAX  was a desert island album for me and when you hear it you should know why. Kenneth and I connect on many things when it comes to music, from the bands we love to people we know. Kenneth's journey in m...

This week leads me all the way to Oslo, Norway and the incredible sound that is NEIGHBORING SOUNDS , the latest project of Arild Eriksen. Arild started his first band  Crash, which renamed themselves The First Cut back in the early 2000's. The discussion brings to light what true punk mentality and DIY breeds in the community. Arild is humble in his description of what led him to playing and...

Nathan Ellis of THE CASKET LOTTERY, Able Baker Fox, & Coalesce  joins the show this week. Nathan has taken the time to remain true to where his "sweet spot" is and create the guitar driven rock we need. Our discussion leads us on a journey of friendships and what it means to see your first live rock show. Nathan and I connect on a sibling's introduction to the New Wave Era and h...

This week I welcome Tyler Miller of  TRYINGTOGETBY,  which is Tyler's solo project. Tyler is the guitarist of VOICE OF ADDICTION as well as being a "hired gun" for many other touring bands. Tyler and I discuss his pure and passionate love of punk rock and the DIY scene in which he came up in. Tyler's story is one that must be heard to understand, from his first live performance...

This week I sit down with Matt Lathan and Matt Watkins from the dynamic metal-core  band CAPITAL VICES. The Matt's and I discuss the making of their new E.P. "ZENITH", and what brought CAPITAL VICES to creating an Astrological concept album. The Matt's give us a look behind the proverbial curtain of what it takes to build a complicated expansive metal sound. Our discussion take...

This week's guest NIKI TONIK  has created a distinct sound with her blending of Soul, Pop, Rock, R&B and Hip Hop. NIKI has been compared to Sade by none other the the great producer BABYFACE. I greatly agree with Babyface's assessment, I mean who am I to argue, but when you listen to NIKI TONIK's song "Write On Time" you will be hard pressed to disagree. NIKI TONIK&apo...

This week I sit down with Eleanor Grace from the southern Ontario band EVER ELSEWHERE. Eleanor and I dive in to the deep rich world of post hardcore (emo)/pop punk, which is where EVER ELSEWHERE  turns too for inspiration. Eleanor's journey started with an instrument that is not like the other piano stories we have heard before. Our discussion takes us to the very beginning and to the slow bu...

This week I sit down with  Alie Byland from BYLAND, the folk, cinematic, indie rock artist. Alie's story has some interesting twist and turns that are unlike most stories you may hear. The discussion take us down proverbial rabbit holes filled with captivating tales of finding ones self. Alie has taken to telling heart felt stories of life, love and loss with fascinating sincerity. BYLAND bri...

This week I welcome singer/songwriter KOLBY KNICKERBOCKER to the show. KOLBY and I dive head first into his discovery and love of music. Our discussion travels down many curvy roads that lead to the foundations that music is built on. KOLBY speaks his truths and explains the consequences of giving in to others ideas. KOLBY and I figure out how to cross over the broad spectrum that is today's...

This week's episode leads me to Ben Nichols, frontman and founder of the genre warping band LUCERO. Ben has been able to take to melding different styles of music, such as country, folk, punk, emo, and straight up rock n' roll to great the listening pleasure that is LUCERO. It is no small feat that Ben has been able to take these sounds and styles of music that could end up being a jumbl...

This week's episode brought me to CHRISTIAN SPARACIO. Yes his name is a tough to say as you may think. Christian's story is that of former college Quarterback to soulful indie pop rock  folk crooner. Christian blends his vocals and harmonies around the truthful chords he creates. Christian and I discuss the role that support from those around him has played in helping him find his voice...

This week's episode finds me in an unfamiliar place, the world of Country. Not New Pop Country, but original Traditional Country. I sit down with CODY WEAVER, the talented singer/songwriter/ country artist. With roots in blues, country, and rock n' roll, Cody "Weaver's" his why back to the roots of traditional country music. Cody's E.P. "Southern Noise" hark...

Four opinionated A$$H@LE's talkin' Sh!t on the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and making our picks for this years nominees. We are ruthless, crazy, and annoying, listen at your own risk. Can someone answer our question of why the ‘F’ Phil Collins has never been nominated and is not in the Hall as a solo performer?  Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks...