Unsigned518

Welcome to the Unsigned Unwind. This show is an attempt to gather great local music from all over the US and Canada, have a brief conversation with the band/musician and play one of their songs. My goal is that local-music enthusiasts, such as myself, can discover great local music that otherwise may have remained hidden to them. Ultimately, I would love to have local bands from different areas no...

The Motorbabies stop by the Dazzle Den to discuss their origins and future plans for recording music.   The Motorbabies on Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MSA0pZOA1YR7u0VygEWxo?si=8xqZ9kymT7GJtRJkjIdnFw   Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by simplemachine . Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand simplemachine on Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0k...

On this episode I check in with Joseph Biss for Joseph's Folk Corner, talk to Girth Control about their 10 year "girthday" party at No Fun, plus we hear music from Girth Control, The Paper Prince, Cudbear, and AGX. All this and more on this weeks episode of Unsigned518's Weekend Spotlight. Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by simplemachine . Outro music written and performed by ShortWav...

On this episode of Unsigned518/The Unsigned Unwind, I am coming to you from Cookstown, Ontario for Gussapolooza. If you don't know what Gussapolooza is, or how it is remarkably relevant to us here in the 518, please take a listen to the episode to get more information. In the episode, I have conversations with not only some of the insanely talented musical acts that performed at Gussapolooza, but...

thelastmiller stopped by the Dazzle Den to discuss their origin story, as well as what common interests brought them together and has solidified their line up. thelastmiller on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jCkckyTvqFAaDITBR3yIi?si=zvdpzunfSMSN74gWhCMpHA Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by simplemachine . Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand simplemachi...

On this episode, I speak with Russ Robson, co-founder of Gussapolooza, ahead of my trip up to Canada to participate in this festivities. After this conversation, I was very interested in the festival, and I hope you will be, as well. After all, the festival is all about supporting unsigned musicians and bands. I will give a full report when I am back from Ontario, and will even have a post-Gussapo...

This episode features Joseph's Folk Corner, with Joseph Biss, a conversation with musician Chris Caimano, and conversations with some of the staff of the newly relaunched Metroland: James Mullen, TJ Foster, and Erin Harkes. www.themetroland.com Unsigned518's Weekend Spotlight theme song written and performed by Forensic Polaroids (feat. Nick Kossor of Gozer) . Outro music written and performed by...

On this episode of Unsigned518 we meet the William Deuel Band and hear the story of how (and more importantly, when) William began songwriting. We also hear how he has connected with some world-renowned luminaries in the world of music , and how he assembled the William Deuel Band. Get to know William and the gang on episode 139 of Unsigned518.   The William Deuel Band on Spotify - https://open.sp...

On this episode, I talk with SWRB drummer John Woods about our bands (hopefully) triumphant return after 3 months of no gigs to write a record. I also talk to Chad Flewwelling of E.R.I.E., Scott Womer of Song City and we check in with Joseph Biss for Joseph's Folk Corner. This episode features music from ShortWave RadioBand, E.R.I.E., Hayley Jane, and Lemon Law. Unsigned518 theme song written and...

Welcome to the Unsigned Unwind. This show is an attempt to gather great local music from all over the US and Canada, have a brief conversation with the band/musician and play one of their songs. My goal is that local-music enthusiasts, such as myself, can discover great local music that otherwise may have remained hidden to them. Ultimately, I would love to have local bands from different areas no...

Skinpig stopped by the Dazzle Den and we discussed how his interest in music began, and the long road to get to where he is now. We also play a new single off of his upcoming album. Get to know Pete a/k/a Skinpig on Episode 138 of Unsigned518.   Skinpig on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mLRgbGHbudagKChOnnsOV?si=o6nUWC40THKDc2t7n5H_8w   Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by si...

In this episode, in addition to a couple of local shows, I celebrate Candy Ambulance's 10 Year Anniversary. I play clips for my Unsigned518 episode with Caitlin Barker (Episode #23), play some Candy Ambulance songs and check in on the phone with Caitlin to talk about this weekends event.  This episode features music from Candy Ambulance and Hailey Renee Unsigned518's Weekend Spotlight theme song w...

Well, this was certainly an interesting episode. In talking with Doomsday Mechanics, we discovered that 20-something years ago I had played their old band, Frinds In Need Of on a certain little local-music show on the best independent radio station on the planet. I was a fan of that band and played the song a lot on the radio, and listened to the CD a lot in my car. It was pretty wild to realize t...

In addition to a couple of local shows, I also talk about my first visit to an esthtician, and how kick-ass it turned out to be. I also talk to Brooklyn-based musician Thomas Piper about his gig this weekend at Mojo's Cafe in Troy, and Joseph Biss checks in with another edition of Joseph's Folk Corner.  This episode features music from The Snorts, Canella, The Abyssmals and JB!! aka Dirty Moses. U...

Welcome to the Unsigned Unwind. This show is an attempt to gather great local music from all over the US and Canada, have a brief conversation with the band/musician and play one of their songs. My goal is that local-music enthusiasts, such as myself, can discover great local music that otherwise may have remained hidden to them. Ultimately, I would love to have local bands from different areas no...

On this episode, the boys from SuperKart stopped by the Dazzle Den to discuss their origin story, including how quickly they went from playing some covers to writing more than a dozen killer original tunes. They are a great bunch of dudes and I had a great time hanging out with them, as I know you will too. Get to know SuperKart on Episode 136 of Unsigned518.   SuperKart on Spotify -  https://open...

A few weeks ago I got a DM that asked if I would be interested in appearing on a local "game show" being put on by The Dojo: Beyond Time and Space. I wasn't too familiar with The Dojo, but in asking my good friend Mikey Baish what he thought of the Dojo, I was given an enthusiastic endorsement of the Dojo, and more specifically, Aidan. So, I agreed to participate, which got me pretty curious about...

On this episode, in addition to highlighting a couple of local, live shows, I play some music from local artists, and we hear from Joseph Biss for another edition of Joseph's Folk Corner. This episode features music from Elliott Woods, Anacortez, Twilight Drive, and Mista Pigz. Information on Scally's Summer Slam can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/975708480799362 Unsigned518's Week...

On this episode I speak with Jason Brown of Starling Studios in Saratoga Springs. We discuss not only music production, but podcast production as well. Jason has worked with several local musicians, as well as work on audiobooks, national podcasts and much more. This episode should be of special interest to anyone who has ever had any desire to work in audio production, but it will be a very engag...

This episode features a conversation with Ben Gorman of Boss Crowley, the first installment of "Josephs Folk Corner" with Joseph Biss, and music from Architrave, Boss Crowley, and Sons of Eden. Unsigned518's Weekend Spotlight theme song written and performed by Forensic Polaroids (feat. Nick Kossor of Gozer) . Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand Please like, rate and subscribe...

Welcome to the Unsigned Unwind. This show is an attempt to gather great local music from all over the US and Canada, have a brief conversation with the band/musician and play one of their songs. My goal is that local-music enthusiasts, such as myself, can discover great local music that otherwise may have remained hidden to them. Ultimately, I would love to have local bands from different areas no...

Same Old Rat came by the Dazzle Den to tell the story of the band, how they came together, where the name came from and more. We also get sidetracked and laugh a bunch. They were a really cool bunch of guys that I enjoyed having on the show. So, check out Same Old Rat on episode 134 of Unsigned518.   Same Old Rat on Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PrcbbgM2MK4v8wgyh5aBQ?si=O-BEwwKFSBaHg...

Wolfgang and Louie, the founders and organizers of AP Live, stopped by the Dazzle Den recently to tell me all about their music festival that takes place in Averill Park. We talked about the origin of the event, the planning that goes into it, and what the attendees can expect. I think it is a really cool festival, that is put together by two forward-thinking, driven and hard-working teenagers. Th...

On this episode, in addition to a few events featuring local musicians, I talk with Crowseph Campbellz of Short Strawman Collective , and check in with James Mullen of Seize Atlantis to talk about their show with TV Doctors this weekend. This episode features music from Zeffler, No Such Thing As Ghosts, and St. Vith. Unsigned518's Weekend Spotlight theme song written and performed by Forensic Pola...

Skull Mason is a project from Aaron Holland. While, as of now, Aaron is the only full-time member of Skull Mason, he is looking to round out the line-up and find some permanent members. So, if you are looking to join a band, and think you can keep up with him, Aaron would be happy to talk to you about it. Learn about Aaron, Skull Mason, and how you might be able to become a member on episode 133 o...