Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Episode 225 features A-Go-Go who are an indie rock group from Columbus, OH. In the interview I spoke with Niko Francis (bass guitar). We talked about the origins of the band, going to Ohio State, skateboarding, and songwriting. I featured two of the bands songs, one is called “Color” and the other is “Like Me For You.” If you dig ‘em you can find them wherever you stream music. The guys have a few...

  Episode 224 features Gloom Doom out of Pittsburgh. In the interview I spoke with Andy & Johnny. Andy is on guitar and Johnny is on bass. They have a new self-title album out now and I featured their song “Immolate” and “Duress” on this episode. If you like it you can stream it wherever you listen to music. If our conversation we avoided talking about pro sports and talked a lot about the Pit...

Episode 223 features Eli Yacinthe of Statesville, NC. He plays a mixture of jazz, blues, country, rock, R&B, and even big band. I featured two of his songs, “I Feel Good Inside” and “One More Night With You.” You can find both wherever you stream music. In our conversation we talked about balancing work/school and music. Eli splits time between Boston where he currently goes to college. He say...

Episode 222 features Cooper Uglow from Durham, NC. His music could be described loosely as indie rock with a touch of other elements, such as blues, ambient, and soul. I featured his songs “Gemini” and “Where there’s a will theres a war.” Both of which you can find on Soundcloud. In our conversation we talked about the music scene in North Carolina, Coopers music and literary interests, NA beer, a...

Episode 221 features Noah from the band FOAMER. They are an indie rock band with some new songs out. I featured “Brain Attack” and “Combust” on this episode. If you like them you can check ‘em out wherever you stream music. This episode continues with my recent focus on the city of Pittsburgh. In our conversation we talked about the origin of the band, Noahs favorite video games, and city in gener...

Episode 220 features VYLTS from Pittsburgh, PA. They are a hardcore band who’ve been releasing music since 2021. In the interview I spoke with Heath and Christian. This episode continues with my recent focus on Pittsburgh’s music scene. They guys filled me in on everything that’s been going on in their world and the city in general. I featured two of their songs; one is called “Church Street Part...

Episode 219 features Ron Parfitt from the DIY label Jean Scene in Pittsburgh. He started the label many years ago and has become a big part of the music scene. He primarily makes records and tapes for bands and he also has a 2 day indie music fest on October 13/14 featuring about 30 bands or so. On this episode I featured 2 bands from his label, one is called Split Silk and the song is called Ocea...

Episode 218 features Max from Sunny Daze & The Weathermen. They are a 7 piece “flower punk” band from Pittsburgh, PA. They have a new self titled EP out and I featured two songs from it. One is called “I dont know what I want” and the other is called “The Munhall Man.” You can find both tracks on Spotify and everywhere else. In our conversation Max and I talked about the Pittsburgh scene, hous...

Bonus episode this week with Eli Hunter from The Moongrove Music Festival in Mohnton, PA which is happening this weekend (July 21-23). This is his second spin on the show and I wanted to get him back on for a quick chat about this years fest. It’s a 3 day naturist fest featuring about 40 musical acts ranging from EDM, acoustic, bluegrass, reggae, and jam bands. Camping is available and tickets are...

Episode 216 features Cody and Matt from the Columbus based metal band Faith in Failure. They have a new single out now that is featured on this episode and it’s called “Hero Part II.” I also featured their “hit” song “Sleepless.” If you like either of them you can check ‘em out wherever you stream music. They have a similar sound to All That Remains and Breaking Benjamin. In our conversation we ta...

Episode 215 features Caleb and Michael of Color Birgade. They are an indie rock band from Chambersburg, PA. I came across some of their stuff on Instagram and wanted to get them on the show. I featured their latest “Nothing Left To Say.” In the interview we talked about the guys respective tastes in music as well as their current academic pursuits. Both guys are studying in the music production wo...

Episode 214 features Rebel Ernie who are an indie rock band in Baltimore. We’ve played a couple shows together and I’ve been meaning to get them on the pod. We broke out the mics last weekend behind The Depot before their set. In our conversation I talked with the whole band: Bryan, Jeremy, Mikey, and Alex respectively. We talked about everything the band has been up to, as well as Bryan’s take on...

Episode 213 features Gordon Anderson from the North Carolina punk band Oort Patrol. I will likely be focusing on the Raleigh/Durham area a bit this month and Oort Patrol is our first guest. They are also dropping a brand new EP July 12th and I featured two songs from it which have not been released yet, so if you are friends of fans of Gordon’s, you will hear them first on the this episode. I feat...

This week we did not have any interviews so I figured I'd post a radio segment that I did with MM-Radio over in Switzerland. It's an overview of  our current catalogue of material and some short stories behind the songs. Big gratitude and thanks to Magpie for having me on. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. See ya next week.    If you'd like to be a guest on the show hit the podcast...

Episode 211 features Tanner Spaulding of the Baltimore based band Moraine. We have a show together this Friday June 23rd at Zen West. Eons and Still Mountains are also on the bill. I wanted to get Tanner on the show to get to know their story. They have one song out now and it’s called “Life in this Haunted House” which you can find wherever you stream music. Moraine describes their sound as heavy...

Episode 210 features Levi Hebeisen of Blue Cadet and Alaska’s Angels. Two indie rock bands from the Montgomery County area in Maryland. Levi also hosts his own house shows called Live From The Garage. He has shows most weekends and  if you're listening to this episode it’s possible you or someone you know has played there over the past couple years. You can follow the Live From the Garage page on...

Episode 209 features Travis Daniels of the Virgina hardcore band Bend The Knee. They have a brand new album that dropped today called “The Eyes Behind the Algorithm” and I featured the track “The Darkness Shines A Light.” Travis and I used to work together so I’ve been trying to get him on the show for a while now. We had a fun time catching up and talking about everything he’s been up to. He’s a...

This week's episode recaps this weekends event at Fishhead Cantina in Baltimore where we hosted 14 bands. Big Tthanks to everyone who came out and to all the bands who played. It was certainly a success. This episode also features the debut of a new song by The Hollow Truths called 'Boring Day' which will be out next week. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.    Please rate/subscribe t...

Episode 207 features Will Barkley who is a singer & songwriter originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Currently residing in Arlington, Virginia. He is jumping on the bill TOMORROW SATURDAY JUNE 3RD AT THE 2ND ANNUAL PART TIME ROCKSTAR FEST. Will is currently writing and recording an album called “3115” that’s being recorded in Leesburg, Virginia with producer Indichi Makeyzo. The album falls und...

Episode 206 features Liam & Mikey of Kruiser who are a hard rock band originally from Hartford County, MD. They have a new song out called “Take You For A Ride”  which I featured on this episode. I would describe their sound as a bit throwback to 80’s hair metal. Although they definitely add some modern elements. In our conversation we talked about the new music that they’ve been making and the ci...

Episode 205 features Andrew Janosek of Rock Creek Revival. He also plays in Bildgewater Bluegrass. This is his second spin on the show so far. We wanted to catch up because I’ve been seeing him around town and he has some new music out. The song in question is “Take Me Back To The Country” by Rock Creek Revival. You can find it wherever you stream music. In our conversation we talked about the cur...

Episode 204 features John Marshall of the band Chay Vicious who a hard rock group from Washington DC. They say they formed through a mutual obsession with heavy riffs and shredding guitar solos and that they actually formed when one of their guitarists met their singer CJ while he was singing at a karaoke bar in Philly.  They have a song out called “Witch Queen” which is featured on this episode....

Episode 203 features Cody & Gingy from the Harbor Boys. They have a brand new song dropping today called “Sunday Hangover” and they are also playing a show tonight at the Crazy Tuna in the Essex wonderland. It is the first show of their 2 week tour with Ballyhoo!. So definitely go check them out on some of the dates if you’re in the neighborhood. In our conversation we talked about all the new Har...

Episode 202 features Stephen of Truly Strings Guitar Shop. He is a local luthier based out of Laurel, MD and has been the O.G. sponsor of this show. I’ve wanted to get him on the pod for a long time and we finally made it happen. He’s got a cool story behind how he got into working on guitars and we also talked some of the other things he’s into such as Yoga, songwirting, and “finding the muse.” I...

Episode 201 features Lunatic High who are a hard rock band from Baltimore, Maryland. In the interview I spoke with Rob and Natalia. They have a brand new song out called “Paper Roses” which I featured on this episode as well as their song “Rage.” In our conversion we talked a lot about Natalia’s home country of Brasil as well as the band’s writing style and some of their upcoming dates. You can fi...