Join us in this episode as we talk with Mark Holcomb, guitarist for the Grammy-nominated band Periphery, co-collaborator for Haunted Shores, and founder of the 3 Dot Recordings record label and the Bottom Ramen line of clothing. What makes Mark tick? How is he handling the pandemic? How does he use music as therapy?
0:19 - Intro and Banter
2:16 - Welcome Mark Holcomb
4:38 - Tell us about yourself, Mark
7:40 - Work vs. Passion
9:28 - Fan Service vs. Original Vision
14:40 - Accessibility and Fame
17:10 - Austin, Texas
20:30 - Tell Me Something Good(e)
26:38 - Mental Health, Therapy and Better Choices
35:55 - Music as Therapy
38:57 - What is Mark listening to now?
42:14 - Thread-chasing
45:30 - When your heroes listen to your music...
52:55 - Lightning Round
57:00 - The Wrap
1:01:10 - End Credits
Attribution:
Intro song: "Upbeat Party" by Scott Holmes (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Upbeat_Party)
Ending credits song: "Highride" by Blue Dot Sessions (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/RadioPink/Highride)