Mouthful of Graffiti

Reb Records have been spinnin’ the black circle since the summer of 2019. They got their start in one of the small business incubator locations behind the Bel Air Armory in Downtown Bel Air and have made a slow but steady ascent in the years that followed.  From barely having any walk-up traffic to having lines wrapped around Main Street, Bel Air, there’s clearly no stopping Mark Santoro and Sean...

Jayne Elizabeth McCullough, otherwise known in the tattoo community as Jayne Jazebelle, and owner of Jayne Jezebelle Tattoos, was a student at the Maryland Institute College of Art and most recently has taken her illustrations to the musical front with her duo-group, Isilme’.    She’s a talented artist and is as true to herself as she is to her muse – likely an heiress to Cernunnos, an ancient Cel...

Brian Scott Shealey has been kickin’ ass in the Baltimore alternative rock music scene for a lot of years and his resume reads like that of session musician – from Bloomr to The Country Devils, to Red Valley Nursery, to Orange Horse, it's clear that Brian has been honing his craft for a long time. When he doesn’t have a guitar in his hand, he’s can be found coaching, teaching and mentoring Br...

On this show, I sat down with Indies United Publishing House author, Tim Baldwin. By day he teaches creative writing, film and theater at the high school level, but by night he’s a cigar chompin’, whisky stirrin’ writer with a lot of books under his belt. We first met through our sponsor, Liz Decker at Caprichos Books and recently reunited at Harry Carpenter’s Fright Reads annual book festival. He...

Heather Carson is a prolific dystopian author, the founder of the online group, Dystopian Ink and a mother. I first met Heather at one of Caprichos Book's ‘Drinking With Authors’ events over scotch and high octane beers. It was clear from the jump that being an author wasn’t just her side hustle, it’s who Heather Carson and was meant to be. She currently resides in the Pacific Northwest and l...

The Dodies are a rock n’ roll duo from the southern Israeli Desert. I was introduced to the group via Mr. Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Chinese Democracy-era guitarist for Guns n’ Roses and axe slinger for Art of Anarchy and Sons of Apollo and I’ve been hooked on their music ever since. The Dodies music is organic and honest and its heart harkens back to the time of 90’s alternative grunge, but with a mo...

Russ May may questions if he's 'Interesting' - says the Italian who plays in an Irish rock group, rocks kilts, surfs tabletops and isn’t afraid to bring Metallica deep cuts to your local open mic night. Russ May has been working hard on providing a platform to up-and-coming artists, but also brings a unique brand of rock n’ roll entertainment to Harford County and beyond. He is a ta...

Brett Buehler is a podcaster, musician and hockey enthusiast. We recently had the idea to have each other onto the other’s podcast. I joined his Part-Time Rockstar Podcast back in January and now he’s here. He’s a gifted guitarist and songwriter for the band The Hollow Truths, but you’d never know it because he's soft-spoken and a genuinely modest individual. Join me in welcoming 'Buehle...

Josh Matthew is a prolific and unique creative powerhouse who is best known for his time with Baltimore’s own Megosh, but more recently, his genre-defying group, Pink Elefants [with Finch Flores]. He’s a master lyricist, a truly gifted vocalist and a visual artist for the modern age. I’ve been following Josh’s work for a lot of years and I’m absolutely blown away by his passion and drive toward cr...

Melanie Hemling and her Mandatory Leisure Group is an entire vibe onto its own. Her rhythmic acoustic passages and smooth voice live somewhere between the annual  Hot August festival and an afterhours speakeasy jazz club, hidden behind the walls of a New York City Italian Restaurant. I’ve only seen Melanie perform once, but I was instantly impressed and can’t wait to see how her songwriting and ca...

They may be young at heart, but don’t let that fool you, they’ve already circled the Mid-Atlantic block a couple of times and have even thrown their own Hotbent music festival in the short time they’ve been playing together.   The groups music could be considered pop punk or emo, but in the way that a new group might sound if they helped ignite the genre(s); it’s real, raw and uncompromising.   Th...

On this show, I sat down with the Baltimore based folk-pop duo, Wild Whispers. This collaboration of singer/songwriter music is chock-full of rich harmonies, sure to warm your winter blues with a little downhome #Fire.  The group has made a lot of noise since their inception in 2019 and they have a lot in-store for the future. Catch them next time they’re in a town near you, but for now, sit back,...

Coal has been around since the Dal Dawn of time and they’ve dug in to turn a few of their deep cuts into diamonds. If you didn’t like those Dad jokes, well, settle-in because Dal and I are both old enough to be your father. Mr. Dawn isn’t shy about sharing his opinions or his art, so I’m excited to learn more about his views, lyrics as well as the catalyst for his artistic pursuits – as to say, wh...

Anthony Hurley is a versed singer/songwriter/musician out of Baltimore, Maryland. I’ve had the opportunity to watch his story unfold and I can assure you, it took a hell of a lot more than '7 Days'. We have a lot to unpack because what makes for a good song is a good story and Anthony has one. From 7 Days Torn to Rosabella to branching out on his own, one thing is for certain, the fire t...

On this show we welcomed back one of our first guests to talk about a few of his passion projects, how they’re developing and his plans for the future.  Dan Houtz isn’t just a musician, in a lot of ways he’s entrepreneur and a champion for local artists. I’ve been ‘Tracking’ his growth over the years and just when you think you’ve got him all figured out, well, Think Again. Join me in welcoming Da...

On this show, I sat down with the dreamlike-vocalist of Blind Rhetoric and Vestacension, Mr. Brian Wade. Currently residing in Astoria, Brian Wade has been circling the Mid-Atlantic for the better half of 20 years, writing and releasing his signature brand of beautiful alternative rock poetry. When those bands aren't keepin' him busy, he's also the vocalist for Kingstarn. The audio...

On this show, I sat down with the other half of Thrillkiller; the time travelin’ renegade, Rex Razor, better known to the Baltimore Music Scene as Rob Bradley. Over the summer I had the pleasure of sitting down with his guitarist Sebastian Ochoa, but today I’m excited to be talking with the visionary himself; the future-past rebel known to many as POWER ROB. Rob is best known for his voice and abi...

On this show I down with a man about town, Mr. Jamie Bishop. Jamie isn’t just a musical professional, he also has a very D-I-Y work ethic and has started multiple successful businesses – just in the time I’ve known him. He’s been successful in all of his pursuits and has earned himself a reputation for being a dependable and contributing member of Harford County. But, before we put too much shine...

Bryan Dunaway has been a mainstay in the Baltimore punk rock music scene for a lot of years. His often manic, upbeat acoustic approach is as fun as it is unique. He doesn't shy away at an opportunity and isn't afraid to let it all hang out there. He's the genuine article and stopped by to talk about where he's been, where it's going and what punk rock means to him. As alwa...

On this very special Christmas edition of the Mouthful of Graffiti Podcast, I sat down with singer/songwriter and entrepreneur, Ms. Shelby Blondell. Shelby has had her share of ups and down, but through it all, she’s become stronger and more successful for it. She’s here today on a mission of "HOPE" and to remind us all of how truly special we are. At the risk of sounding like a Hallmark...

Today, on this holiday edition of the Mouthful of Graffiti podcast, I'm joined by a man who left a lot of presents under our tree, before mysteriously disappearing into the ether. Ancient Christmas theorists believe he returned to the North Pole.  Say it how you’d like, it’s all Smantx, but I know a lot of people are excited for the return of this neo-alternative rock group out of Baltimore,...

On this show, I sat down with Charm City Ghostbuster, novelist and event planner for the annual Fright Reads Book Festival, Harry Carpenter. A lot of books have earned Harry Carpenters name and he’s just getting started. I recently attended the Fright Reads Book Festival in Severna Park and I can tell you, it's an event you won't want to miss next year. Harry’s books are often a direct l...

On this show we had a man who needs no introduction. Larry Noto of the legendary Music Land Store in Bel Air stopped by to talk about his store’s 50 years of success, his comedy, his *BIG* band and how it all started. A lot of us were introduced to his father, Joe Noto, in our formative years, but Larry Noto has already taken the Music Land vision to new heights and as a fan of Walt Disney, I know...

Shane Burke is a Baltimore based singer-songwriter with a lot of albums under his belt, dating back to at least 2008. His music could be described as chord-based alternative atmospheric folk-rock and he’s had a lot of success doing it. He stopped by to tell us how it all started, whose ‘Lights’ he hopes to ‘Light’ and what’s left in his briefcase of poetry that he’d like to share with the world. T...

On this episode I sat down with an accomplished and published fantasy author – the author responsible for the Misbegotten book series, Sherri Cook Woosley.  Sherri has managed to blend popular dystopian elements with fairy tales, all while weaving her own  personal autobiographical elements into books you’ll never forget.  She’s a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America; her b...