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(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 237 with Pathos and Logos: I Was About to Disavow the NerdinessIn this episode, Paul Christiansen of Pathos and Logos talks about the intersection of spirituality, magic and music, the new ep Gospel coming out June 2025, being an optimist, the power of art and music, and letting the audience determine what the music means. Plus, dealing with the “punisher”, moving from an instrumental to vocal band, and how to write authentic Meshugga riffs.You can check out Pathos and Logos at the following locations:https://www.pathosandlogos.comhttps://www.instagram.com/pathos.logos/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS7lhs9MmsbHIXrl35p184...
2025-03-0635 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 184 with Neil Rubenstein: I'd Rather Just Get The Parking TicketIn this episode, comedian Neil Rubenstein talks about the day to day realities of being a comedian, being on the road, the importance of trying new things, developing material, and what, if any, jokes are off limits. Plus, physical media, social media, day jobs, and performing at punk rock shows versus comedy clubs.
You can check out Neil at these places:
http://neilrubenstein.com/
https://www.patreon.com/NeilRubenstein
https://www.youtube.com/c/NeilRubensteinReviewsIt
https://www.facebook.com/ItsNeilRubenstein
https://www.instagram.com/neilrubenstein/
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2023-07-1340 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 168 with Paul & Emily Slayton (Skeleton Key Brewery): We Couldn’t Be More Thankful for the Way the Community Came to Support UsIn this episode, Paul and Emily Slayton of Skeleton Key Brewery talk about starting a brewery, how to get a business off the ground, and what happens when a tornado devastates your business. Plus, the mindset required to start a rebuild, being a springboard for other people’s opportunities, sharing knowledge and helping the community, the process of bringing music and gaming into the business, and creating an old timey radio drama called Spectral Silhouette.
You can check out Skeleton Key Brewery at the following locations:
https://www.skeletonkeybrewery.com/
https://www.facebook.co...
2023-03-1633 min
(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 116 with Paul Del Bello (Dobermann): I Wouldn't Play Any of the Songs That I Wrote at 16 NowIn this episode, Paul Del Bello of Dobermann talks about the realities of being a true independent touring musician, cutting his teeth playing with the legendary Adam Bomb, playing 100 shows in a row and 308 shows in a single year, and fun with fire-breathing on stage. Plus, developing a YouTube audience of bass players, writing good songs, making pro videos, and what it means to be a modern, connected musician.
You can check out Paul and Dobermann at these places:
http://www.pauldelbello.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSecretPolicemanXX
https://www...
2022-03-3130 min
(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 96 with Pete Magliocco: Horn Players Are Different Because We Are Better MusiciansIn this episode, Pete Magliocco of Quincy Square Music Company talks about his band experiences while simultaneously working as a chef, choosing to play the trombone and the ability to read music, providing entertainment during the early days of the pandemic and the risks of starting a music store from the ground up.
You can check out Pete at the following locations:
https://www.facebook.com/quincysquaremusic
https://squaremusic.co/locations/quincy-il/
https://www.facebook.com/pete.magliocco
https://www.instagram.com/maglioccopete/
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https...
2022-01-1037 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 95 with Brian Forsythe (Kix): Everybody Wants To Be Rich and FamousIn this episode, Brian Forsythe of Kix talks about the early days of Kix and the arrival of hair metal, playing a showcase for Atlantic Records and what it meant to get signed, and the band peaking with Blow My Fuse. Plus, being an east coast band, headlining the M3 Festival, and being 2 million dollars in debt.
You can check out Brian at the following locations:
https://brianforsythe.com/
https://www.facebook.com/brian.forsythe
https://www.kixband.com/
https://twitter.com/RealBrianDamage
https://www.rhinobucket.rocks/
2022-01-0632 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 94 with Eli Tyler: They Sell You This Dream of People Just Busting Into SongIn this episode, experimental artist Eli Tyler talks about what makes a performance Avant Garde, visualizing soundscapes, costumes and choreography into a performance, mental preparation, and collaborating with the fashion industry. Plus, being told that Asians can't sell, definitions of success, and playing the Asian Television Awards.
You can check out Eli at the following locations:
https://www.tuneintoeli.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tuneintoeli/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gQ29l3EHwaR2WNPbUEK2z?si=caWgjeRCSIOSgmmV7hD7JA&nd=1
https://www.facebook.com/tuneintoeli
https://www...
2022-01-0331 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 93 with Justin Burket (The Snipped): My Lifelong Dream Was To Be a Wide Receiver for the SteelersIn this episode, Justin Burket of The Snipped talks about "dadcore" and band vasectomy requirements, why drummers are the worst, creating interesting merch and signing with Allegedly Records. Plus, material handling, putting out physical copies of music, and how the expectations of success change over time.
You can check out Justin and The Snipped at the following locations:
https://www.allegedlyrecords.com/copy-of-the-snipped
https://www.facebook.com/thesnipped
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBxrpxmk9aTaDhpes0pTwOQ
https://www.instagram.com/thesnipped/
Paul works a day job and...
2021-12-2029 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 92 with Nathan Gray (The Iron Roses, BoySetsFire): I Don't Feel Angry, I feel FocusedIn this episode, Nathan Gray of The Iron Roses and BoySetsFire talks about performance as a ministry, being approachable at shows, varying levels of popularity in EU versus USA and turning new fans on the recent Frank Turner tour. Plus, building a new career with purpose, the importance of a support network and dealing with social media vitriol.
You can check out Nathan at the following locations:
http://www.nathangraymusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nathangraymusic
https://www.instagram.com/nathangraymusic/?hl=en
https://nathangraymusic.bandcamp.com/
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2021-12-1632 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 91 with Jimi Bell (Autograph, House of Lords): My Hair Was Already Spiked, But They Made It Extra SpikedIn this episode, Jimi Bell of Autograph and House of Lords talks about being a left handed guitar player, the connotations of being a "shredder", trying out for Ozzy's band versus Zakk Wylde, and being in a movie with Joan Jett. Plus playing the hits in legacy bands, inventing Shredneck, and playing abilities changing as you get older.
You can check out Jimi at the following locations:
https://www.jimibell.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAV0EnpWVOoL8S6rDxBs6w
https://www.instagram.com/jimibellmusic/?hl=en
Paul...
2021-12-0939 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 90 with Connor Frost (Dizzy Bats): You're Gonna Look Back On That Release And You Might Not Like ItIn this episode, Connor Frost talks about developing a viable music career in punk rock bands and providing songwriting coaching and mentoring. Plus, tempering expectations, deciding a song is good enough, touring in China and being a role model for Asian-Americans
You can check out Connor at the following locations:
http://www.connorfrost.com
http://www.instagram.com/connorlfrost
https://www.facebook.com/dizzybatsmusic
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
2021-12-0633 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 89 with Mark Tremalgia: They May Have Sprayed Their Hair, But They Didn't Go Full Make-upIn this episode, Mark talks about legacy bands including Kix and his friendship with Brian Forsythe, being the sole guitar player in what was a 2 guitar player band, and organizing schedules for busy bands with busy members. Plus, hanging out with Ray Gillen, on stage volume wars and dispensing therapy as a guitar teacher.
Mark plays a solo on Sunday mornings: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook...
2021-12-0231 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 88 with Time Nave (TAKAT, Overmountain Sound): Every SIngle Dumb Cartoon Character Had My AccentIn this episode, Tim Nave talks about developing his hillbilly musical identity in eastern TN, playing punk shows in church basements, working night shifts and taking the business of music seriously. Plus, what is experimental folk, the impact of religion on musical expression, and does Gen Z have bad taste in music?
You can check out Tim Nave at the following locations:
https://www.theartistknownastim.com/
https://www.facebook.com/The-artist-known-as-Tim-685181168581739/?__xts__[%25AB0%25BB]=68...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZaXLYi_P88QKAb6233M5g
https://www.instagram.com/artist...
2021-11-2935 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 87 with Mike Jacobs (On The Cinder): We're From Buffalo, There's No Expectation At AllIn this episode, Mike Jacobs from On The Cinder talks about never leaving upstate NY, starting out in ska bands, living with bandmates and touring in vans that get gradually less lousy over time. Plus being a particularly thorough DIY band, the usefulness of pros and cons lists, releasing vinyl on your own label and being a stay-at-home dad
You can check out On The Cinder at the following locations:
https://onthecinder.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/onthecinder/
https://www.instagram.com/onthecinder/?hl=en
Paul works a...
2021-11-2235 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 86 with Daniel Formica (Your Vocal Teacher): I Can Write a Lousy Song For You If You Want ItIn this episode, Daniel Formica talks about vocal coaching, dealing with vocals problems before it is too late, the tribulations of singing in a professional cover band, and some common singing myths. Plus, aging vocalists, performing "Jane" by Jefferson Starship and what the heck was yarling in the nineties?
Check out Daniel singing Jane as discussed in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ_ZaEGqJ7k
Daniel is a professional singer and vocal coach. You can contact him at the following locations:
Your Vocal Teacher
https://www.youtube.com...
2021-11-1833 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 85 with Aaron Smith (Elvis Tribute): I Wanted To be Elvis, But Then I Realized You Have To Sound GoodIn this episode, Elvis Tribute Artist Aaron Smith talks about his love of Elvis from an early age, developing his era specific Elvis act and spending time with members of Elvis' inner circle. Plus, how the Elvis Tribute community is like the punk rock community. the importance of both stage moves and vocals, and living with autism.
You can check out Aaron here:
https://www.facebook.com/AaronElvistribute/
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
2021-11-1530 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 84 with Mark Tremalgia: Sometimes I Pick Up The Guitar And Think "That Is So Bad"In this episode, Mark talks about joining a legacy band and handling the resulting expectations from the band, the fans, as well as bringing some of his own personality to the songs while paying the respect to the original playing. Plus, recording ideas on a phone, writing jingles and playing basketball at the YMCA in late 90's Los Angeles with movie stars.
Mark plays a solo on Sunday mornings: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook...
2021-11-1133 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 83 with Rick O Mortis (Children of October): We Just Wanted to Make a Couple of Records And Play ShowsIn this episode, Rick O Mortis of Children of October and October Studios, talks about longevity as a primary goal of the band, having 30(!) different bass players, being on tour when COVID hit and the practice requirements of playing drums extremely fast. Plus, the official band haircut, being the type A personality in the band and opening a recording studio.
You can check out Rick O and his projects here:
https://www.facebook.com/childrenofoctober
https://www.facebook.com/OctoberRecordingStudio
https://childrenofoctober.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/childrenofoctober...
2021-11-0829 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 82 with Jeff Dean (Heavy Seas, Airstream Futures): I Never Had The Ambition of Being The Front Guy In a BandIn this episode, Jeff Dean of Heavy Seas and Airstream Futures, talks about the need to get out of your creative comfort zone, the impact of luck on finding success in music, getting label support from Little Rocket Records and Sell The Heart Records, and a day job as a recording engineer. Plus touring plans coming out of covid, choosing singles, and seeing Metallica at The Metro in Chicago
You can check out Jeff and his projects here:
https://www.facebook.com/jeffdeanrecording/
https://www.facebook.com/heavyseaschicago/
https://radgirlfriendrecords.bandcamp...
2021-11-0427 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 81 with Mark Tremalgia: You Think I've Never Had a Tech That's Been Drunk All The Time?In this episode, Mark talks about finishing up the Little Caesar European tour, decompressing when coming back home, the tour bus lifestyle and how touring has changed since the late 90's. Plus, getting royalties when you hear funk guitar on Jimmy Kimmel, shining flashlights into actors' eyes, and deciding what to do next musically.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook...
2021-10-2830 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 80 with Chuck Veri (iNCO FIdO): I Have a Big Ass Band Because I Want to Play With These PeopleIn this episode, Chuck Veri of iNCO FIdO, one of the best bands in Pittsburgh talks about the difficulties in having a band with 11 members including rehearsal time, fitting on small stages and songwriting, and what it means to be a band with horns that is not a ska band. Plus, having a hype man in the band and not owning a computer.
You can check out Chuck and iNCO FIdO here:
https://incofido.com/if
https://www.facebook.com/incofido/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/07IYJTJgYOuRcH0c3bxOGu
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2021-10-2534 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 79 with Chris Lowe (Volk): I Had to Learn a Lot of Things That I Didn't Really Want to LearnIn this episode, Chris Lowe of the amazing Cowpunk duo Volk talks about working day jobs to stay afloat as a DIY musician in Nashville, the concept of "selling out" and how to build up a small band, and comparisons to White Stripes and bringing influences into the music. Plus, "nudie suits", the demented Dwight Yoakum, and why it is important to be nice to people.
https://www.livevolk.com/
https://www.facebook.com/livevolk
https://www.youtube.com/volkband
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DC7DTFiH8DZXydAIOgABV
https...
2021-10-2137 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 78 with Amy Morris: Well, I Definitely Wouldn't Mind a Space ShipIn this episode, Amy Morris of the label Allegedly Records tell us about starting a business with partners that you have never met in person, splitting up responsibilities, choosing bands and taking submissions. Plus, launching the subscription service Punk Box, getting merchandise submissions and turning down bands while trying to offer encouragement.
Amy is one of the the honchos at Allegedly Records. You can check them out and contact them here:
https://www.allegedlyrecords.com/
https://linktr.ee/allegedlyrecords
https://www.facebook.com/allegedlyrecords
https://www.instagram.com/allegedlyrecords/
2021-10-1832 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 77 with Frankie Stubbs: The Older You Get, The Less You Care About What People ThinkIn this episode, Frankie Stubbs of the hugely influential band Leatherface talks about how Sunderland, England is like Pittsburgh and thoughts of living in other places, learning how to write and record songs and label expectations, and dealing with right wing fans who completely miss the point of lyrics. Plus how it feels to be an influence on other bands, touring Germany in blazing heat and getting inspiration from bands on Instagram.
You can follow Frankie here:
https://www.instagram.com/frankie_stubbs_/
https://frankiestubbs.bandcamp.com/
https://leatherface.bandcamp.com...
2021-10-1432 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 76 with Matt Glasgow: If Lagwagon Isn't Coming Home With a Bunch of Cash, I Better Get a Side JobIn this episode, Matt Glasgow of the band Last Point talks about the effort it takes to play punk drums super fast, learning the trade of carpentry and being able to be a day laborer while out on tour, and signing with Allegedly Records. Plus breaking into California punk rock scenes, getting tattoos, and maintaining a passion for playing in a band.
You can follow Matt here:
https://www.facebook.com/lastpointband
https://www.facebook.com/matt.glasgow.3
https://www.instagram.com/glasgowwoodworks/
https://www.facebook.com/allegedlyrecords
2021-10-1128 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 75 with Mark Tremalgia: So That Means I Have a 1 In 5 chance To Find The Right RoomIn this episode, Mark remains on the road in Europe with Little Caesar and we catch up with him in Bratislava where he tells us about what to do on long van rides, washing clothes in a hotel sink and pooping in venue bathrooms. The tour finishes up in Budapest and France and hopefully Mark will remember where his hotel room is!
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook...
2021-10-0727 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 74 with Gerry LaFemina: Let's Face It, Every Punk Venture Is Not For ProfitIn this episode, Gerry LaFemina talks about his passions for literature, poetry and punk rock and how being a tenured Professor of English can be subversive. Plus how the literary community is like the punk rock community, the healthy expression of anger via his band The Downstrokes, poetry versus lyric writing, and the development of the Savage Mountain Punk Festival.
You can follow Gerry here:
https://www.facebook.com/gerry.lafemina
https://www.facebook.com/thedownstrokesMD
https://www.facebook.com/svgmtnpunkarts
https://www.instagram.com/savagemountainpunkarts/
https...
2021-10-0439 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 73 with Mark Tremalgia: Once The Show Starts I Might Turn It Up One or Two ClicksIn this episode, Mark is still on the road in Europe with Little Caesar and talks about what it's like to replace members in legacy bands, super fans who follow the band around, shows where people are sitting and how to deal with gear trouble. Plus going to places where he has never been, like Amsterdam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mijrfZzczbg
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www...
2021-09-3029 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 72 with Mark Tremalgia: I Ate a Whole Pizza Before I Went On Last NightIn this episode, Mark talks to us all the way from Germany where he is currently touring with Little Caesar. Topics of conversation include COVID precautions, set lists, travel days and days off. Plus rehearsing and tightening up during sound check, giving lessons remotely from another continent and planning finances when going out on tour.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www...
2021-09-2329 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 71 with Justin Palencsar: I Didn't Even Know What a Dominatrix WasIn this episode, Justin Palencsar talks about how far a positive attitude will get you; becoming interested in and apprenticing as a tattoo artist and then building a tattoo business from the ground up called In The Blood. Plus, moving from the country to city, racing motocross and having successful bands in The Last Hope, The Havoc, and Middle Finger
You can follow Justin here:
https://www.facebook.com/inthebloodtattoo
https://inthebloodtattoo.com/
https://www.instagram.com/inthebloodtattoo/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/havocpunks
https://www...
2021-09-2042 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 70 with Mark Tremalgia: I'm Tired of Pushing Shopping Carts to Get a Quarter to Buy RamenIn this episode, Mark talks about surviving in late 80's LA by collecting shopping carts and pawning gear to get money to be able to eat. Plus how guitar pedal culture has changed over the past 30 years, getting ready to head to Europe for the Little Caesar tour, travel and the art of guitar maintenance and the impact of Covid on touring.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook...
2021-09-1640 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 69 with Andy Pohl: You Ran a Label, What's Your Advice? "Just Don't."In this episode, Andy Pohl of Sell The Heart Records talks about joining Tsunami Bomb, the challenges of going on tour when considering life circumstances like family and day jobs and being trapped in a van for days and days. Plus, why establish a record label, digital versus physical copies, setting expectations when signing bands, measuring success and taking submissions from bands.
You can follow Andy here:
https://www.selltheheartrecords.com/
https://selltheheartrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/selltheheart
https://tsunamibomb.net/
https://www.facebook.com...
2021-09-1338 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 68 with Fred LeBlanc: Musicians Are Not Known To Be The Most Mature and Sane PeopleIn this episode, Fred LeBlanc of Cowboy Mouth talks about the impact of having a huge hit ("Jenny Says") along with several other hits, what it means for a band's career and corresponding record label politics. Plus treating the live experience like a gospel tent revival, playing Madison Square Garden, advice about enjoying the moment and being a frontman who happens to be playing drums.
You can follow Fred and Cowboy Mouth here:
https://www.facebook.com/cowboymouth1
https://www.cowboymouth.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvOUPMsxOS4
P...
2021-09-0933 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 67 with Lindsey Colby: Here's The Address; If I'm Not Out in Two Hours, Send The PoliceIn this episode, Lindsey Colby talks about trying out for cover bands via Craig's List, vomiting while singing and attempting to split time between family, career and music. Plus, enjoying the relationship side of being in a band and walking the line between being more serious and maintaining the fun in music. Where does vocal talent come from?
Lindsey sings in a few cover bands. You can contact her here if you want her in yours:
https://www.facebook.com/lindsey.johnson.581525
https://www.facebook.com/donttellred
Paul works a day...
2021-09-0633 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 66 with Dave Hause: Hopefully We Have a Better Night Than We Would Have If We Didn’t Get TogetherIn this episode, Dave Hause talks about his punk rock roots and working in the singer/songwriter world now, releasing records and working with various labels, and commercial versus artistic ways of measuring success. Plus he tells us how to pronounce his name correctly, working as a roadie and owning a construction company, regrets coming out of The Loved Ones and thoughts on aging gracefully.
Dave has a new record called Blood Harmony coming out 22 Oct 2021. You can keep up with him here:
http://store.davehause.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DaveHauseMusic
2021-09-0237 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 65 with Drew Neely: Nobody Walks Away From Seeing a Band Humming the BasslineIn this episode, Drew Neely of Drew Neely and the Heroes and Off the Track Recording talks about building out a studio and establishing a recording business while also maintaining a flexible day job schedule with his interior painting business. Plus, writing, recording and releasing a new song every month, getting burnt out, and naming songs after women.
You can follow and contact Drew here:
https://www.facebook.com/drewneelyandtheheroes/
https://drewneelyandtheheroes.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drewneelyandtheheroes/?hl=en
https://offthetracksrecording.com/
Paul works a...
2021-08-3032 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 64 with Mark Tremalgia: It's Mostly Bad Decisions That I've Made That I Am Just SharingIn this episode, Mark talks about hanging out at the Forum Club in late 80's LA at a Skid Row show with Baz and a million rock stars. Plus playing guitar as a kid and how that develops into adulthood, getting out of LA and moving to North Carolina for a short period of time, and prepping for the upcoming Little Caesar European tour with a new drummer.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu...
2021-08-2630 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 63 with Chris Trepagnier: The Strings Are Bigger and There Are Less of ThemIn this episode, Trip AKA Chris Trepagnier of Fuck Yeah Dinosaurs and many other projects talks about learning to play bass from RHCP, having the goals of being a full time musician meet the realities of making a living and being a Person of Color in various music scenes. Plus embracing being a role model, releasing on vinyl, and answering the age old bass question; pick or fingers.
You can follow Trip here:
https://www.facebook.com/chris.trepagnier
https://www.facebook.com/IDprinting
https://www.facebook.com/fyeahdinosaurs
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2021-08-2336 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 62 with Mark Tremalgia: Wow, That's a Really Cool Rock Star PoseIn this episode, Mark tells us about how musicianship and showmanship fit together, the secrets of shredding on stage and the rock star pose. Plus, fast guitar playing as a competition in the 80's, mental preparation and nervousness, and playing while Richie Kotzen stands right in front of you.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/834296584/videos/10159250207636585/
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
Mark...
2021-08-1931 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 61 with Risky Tjokrosonto: The Beauty of the DIY Scene Is Interacting With Other PeopleIn this episode, Risky Tjokrosonto tells us about moving to Pittsburgh from Indonesia to work on his PHD in Ethnomusicology, focusing on Indie music in Indonesia, the "Politics of Sound". Plus, incorporating theater production values into performance and his band in Indonesia called Risky Summerbee and the Honey Thief.
You can follow Risky here:
https://www.facebook.com/rsthofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/riskysummerbee
https://rsth.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/08nbcEsElBbqPXrXnPVYdy
Paul works a day job, puts out vinyl and puts on shows via...
2021-08-1631 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 60 with Joe Queer: I Got My First Royalty Check and It Was Like Winning the LotteryIn this episode, Joe Queer of The Queers tells us about growing up in NH and going to punk rock shows, becoming a restauranteur then getting signed to Lookout Records, pretending to be Richard Hell's cousin and becoming friends with Joey Ramone. Plus never growing out of a love for music, writing songs for the new Queers record and buying gear with your last dollar.
You can follow Joe and The Queers here:
https://www.facebook.com/thequeers
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kRABJWDxSnOJFteI351V6
https://www.instagram.com/thequeersofficial/?hl...
2021-08-1237 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 59 with Dean Collier: I Gave Up The Idea of Ever Being On a Tour BusIn this episode, Dean Collier tells us about the music scene in Bowling Green, KY, training to be a professional drummer, working at the famous Forks Drum Closet in Nashville and doing tech work on Music Row. Plus deciding to go back to a day job, creating the Captain Deen persona, not wanting to play in a cover band and loving the tourist trap that is Gatlinburg, TN.
You can contact and follow Dean here:
https://www.facebook.com/deen.collier.5
https://www.facebook.com/elastronautaband
https://www.facebook.com/captaindeen
2021-08-0928 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 58 with Jennifer Batten: Most Known About Me Would Be My Hair With Michael JacksonIn this episode, Jennifer Batten tells us about playing with Michael Jackson, including playing at the Super Bowl halftime in 1993, meeting and then playing with Jeff Beck and developing an online guitar course called Guitar Cloud Symposium. Plus moving from LA to Oregon and wanting to be rich and famous playing the guitar.
You can follow Jennifer and get involved with Guitar Cloud Symposium here:
https://www.jenniferbatten.com/
https://www.guitarcloudsymposium.com/
https://www.facebook.com/jennifer1batten
Paul works a day job, puts out vinyl and puts...
2021-08-0531 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 57 with David Wince: I Look Like I'm Famous But I'm NotIn this episode, David Wince from City Escape Artist tells us about the highs and lows of being in bands, naming yourself after your dog, switching labels to Allegedly Records and measuring personal success. Plus, why being on a label matters and the impact of politics on playing shows.
You can check out Dave and City Escape Artist here:
https://www.facebook.com/cityescapeartist
https://cityescapeartist.bandcamp.com/
https://www.allegedlyrecords.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4RuTqLaACwNpTr9kBLyMl8?si=vrKfJS5gTNCMOt2xL7Ki9g&dl_branch=1
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2021-08-0229 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 56 with Jude Gold: All of a Sudden I Was On a Tour Bus Going All Over the CountryIn this episode, all around guitar ambassador Jude Gold tells us about how he became the guitar player in Jefferson Starship, creating the No Guitar Is Safe podcast, working as the Los Angeles Editor of Guitar Player magazine, and being Chair of the Guitar Department at Musicians Institute. Plus getting yelled at by Ace Frehley, playing in JGB, and releasing solo music. Jude also plays guitar for us in the episode!
You can keep up with Jude and check out all of his projects:
http://www.judegold.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user...
2021-07-2954 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 55 with Mike Park: My Mom Makes Me Lunch Every DayIn this episode, Mike Park of Asian Man Records tells us about building up his label from the remnants of Dill Records, working from his mom's garage since 1996, putting out music that is pleasing to his ear while trying to stay relevant and being a role model for Asian-American kids. Plus, The Bruce Lee Band and dealing with Bruce Lee's estate, playing huge venues on Nickelodeon tours and why it feels good to push the delete button.
You can keep up with Mike and buy some cool music from the following locations:
https://asianmanrecords.com/
2021-07-2628 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 54 with Mark Tremalgia: He's Got A Fan Onstage, You Know, Like Beyonce'In this episode, Mark is back from playing the huge M3 Festival in Maryland and he tells us all about it; from sound checking after Night Ranger, to the mechanics and behind the scenes of playing a festival and ending with meet and greets with the fans after playing. Plus hanging out with all the rock stars in the hotel lobby!
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www...
2021-07-2229 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 53 with Josh Latshaw: I Didn't Play On That Song Because I Thought It Was Really StupidIn this episode, Josh Latshaw of BoySetsFire tells us about the career arc of his band including getting burnt out, break-ups, dealing with labels and the struggles that can come with being a full time musician as well as dealing with popularity differences in different parts of the world. Then learning to work on one's own terms, establishing a record label and successfully balancing a day job with music. Plus, why did BoySetsFire cover a Motley Crue song?
Josh is a guitar player and vocalist in BoySetsFire.
http://boysetsfire.net/
https://www.facebook.c...
2021-07-1929 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 52 with Mark Tremalgia: Everybody Went From Hair Metal to Grunge in Two WeeksIn this episode, Mark talks about meeting and working with Matt Sorum and subsequently playing with Billy Gibbons, Steve Lukather, Slash, and Duff at a large charity event. Plus becoming a side-man; the changing scene in LA as grunge took over, and what it means to be in a "legacy" band.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com...
2021-07-1541 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 51 with John Stoecker: Going Up To Play I Was So Out of Breath, We Need to Slow DownIn this episode, John Stoecker AKA Johnny Razor, talks about being first call for fill in live shows or recording, preparing for the first show post-pandemic and being too busy to go on tour. Plus, getting the best performance out of bands and the difference between being "bad" and "punk rock bad".
John is a busy guy with Johnny and the Razorblades and Razorblade Recordings. You can contact him here:
https://www.facebook.com/johnnyandtherazorblades
https://johnnyandtherazorblades.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/razorbladerecordings
https://www.facebook.com/john...
2021-07-1237 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 50 with Mark Tremalgia: George Thorogood Hates Basketball at the YMCAIn our 50th episode, Mark talks about some possible regrets in following trends; dealing with promoters and the similarities/differences between then and now; and getting the right vibe when preparing to rehearse or record. Plus the neighbor that was Ricky in the "18 And Life" video and playing basketball at the YMCA with Denzel Washington and the Wayans Brothers.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com...
2021-07-0831 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 49 with John Stoecker: I Want You, But I Want You To Be Country Because That's What SellsIn the start of our conversation with John Stoecker AKA Johnny Razor, we find out what it means to be a Pittsburgh music legend, making a band sound the way that band sounds, and balancing day job responsibilities with a family, a popular band and running a busy recording studio. Plus, how close did Johnny and the Razorblades come to being a country band?
John is a busy guy with Johnny and the Razorblades and Razorblade Recordings. You can contact him here:
https://www.facebook.com/johnnyandtherazorblades
https://johnnyandtherazorblades.bandcamp.com/
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2021-07-0528 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 48 with Ron Young: He's Not Doing Himself Any Favors Going Out There Looking Like the Abominable SnowmanIn this episode, Ron Young talks about a friendship with James Cameron that resulted in him becoming "Pool Cue Biker" in Terminator 2; the break-up of Little Caesar after album two, getting sober and figuring out a day job. Plus, the new project with Cruzados, different vocal approaches for different projects, and getting ready for festivals, cruises and shows coming back.
Ron is a working musician in LA, singing in Little Caesar and The Cruzados. You can contact him here
https://www.littlecaesar.net/
https://www.facebook.com/LittleCaesarOfficial
https://www.instagram...
2021-07-0129 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 47 with Dave Bovyn: Tight Jeans, Tights Shirts, and Crazy HairIn this episode, we talk to Dave Bovyn about growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, big afros, and pushing hard with his band Myllhouse to keep egos in check and win the "Million Dollar Battle of the Bands" in the early 2000s. Plus getting flown out to NJ to sing for Marc Anthony and J Lo's backing band and moving into the realtor business and continuing to play live as an acoustic musician.
Contact Dave via his realtor business or book his acoustic project:
https://www.facebook.com/davidbovynrealtor
https://www.facebook...
2021-06-2832 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 46 with Ron Young: The Expectation Levels and The Egos Are Phenomenally LargeIn this episode, we start our discussion with Ron Young of Little Caesar and The Cruzados where he talks about signing with Geffen Records in the late 80s, creating the first Little Caesar record with Bob Rock producing, a crazy story about the label manager getting fired and subsequently getting dropped by the label. Plus getting Mark Tremalgia in the band on guitar and getting photo advice from Jon Bon Jovi.
Ron is a working musician in LA, singing in Little Caesar and The Cruzados. You can contact him here
https://www.littlecaesar.net/
2021-06-2429 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 45 with Abby Malczon: I Do Know a Couple People That Love Heavy MetalIn this episode with our youngest guest so far, Abby Malczon talks about the challenges of completing her senior year in high school and subsequently joining the Musical Theater program at Slippery Rock University; the competition within the program and performing remotely during her freshman year. Plus, opportunities when she completes her degree, the punk rock scene in Slippery Rock and the classic skit "Irish Jig and Crying Baby".
Abby is a Taylor Swift super fan and is soon to start her sophomore year in the Musical Theater Program at Slippery Rock University. You can follow her...
2021-06-2129 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 44 with Mark Tremalgia: This Isn't The Kip Winger Interview, Sorry. I Don't Have Any Stage MovesIn this episode, Mark talks about crashing a motorcycle at EVH's house, taking in some mud wrestling, and meeting Steve Martin and Magic Johnson. Plus getting ready for the music industry to come back to life, practicing stage moves, and working in movies and TV as a Set Lighting technician.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
2021-06-1733 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 43 with Stephen Hazel: That Video Is Unlisted Because It Is Painful For Me to WatchIn this episode, Stephen Hazel talks about starting a YouTube channel dedicated to Math Rock, leaving in the mistakes, and wearing pajamas while shooting videos. Plus, living in South Korea and teaching as a day job, using Patreon to allow him to do the thing that he is passionate about, and recording vocals in a car.
You can check out Stephen's YouTube channel Let's Talk About Math Rock and band here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9zrdUfI9Ern67Ax657gEkg
https://letstalkaboutmathrock.com/
Mountains
You can support him...
2021-06-1436 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 42 with Daniel Formica: Is It Your Birthday? No, I Had A Successful Rocket LaunchIn this episode, Daniel Formica talks about being a vocal coach, starting a business teaching people to sing, and playing at a party celebrating a successful Elon Musk rocket launch. Plus, playing a VH1 event with RuPaul, the impact of nerves, alcohol and smoking on singing and making a career performing in a corporate band.
Daniel is a professional singer and vocal coach. You can contact him at the following locations:
Your Vocal Teacher
https://www.youtube.com/user/danformica
https://www.facebook.com/danielformica
Paul works a day...
2021-06-1035 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 41 with Charlie Thornton: So Now I Am Fatter Than everIn this episode, we chat with Charlie about what has happened in the six months since we last spoke, including becoming a sellout by purchasing a home in the suburbs and getting a day job, even if that day job is as a Musical Director. Plus, getting ready for the first live show in more than a year, shaking off the rust and nerves and planning next steps as the world re-opens.
Charlie is the Musical Director at Garage Band U and plays in the Chicago area based band Radar. Their new album is called "Goodnight Nurse":
2021-06-0726 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 40 with Daniel Formica: Let's Go To LA, It's WarmerIn the first episode with professional singer Daniel Formica, he talks about the early days in CT, the motivation to move to LA and subsequently trying to decide what to do next. Plus learning to be a singer, taking lessons and the eureka moment; sipping chardonnay from a Dixie cup, and playing a gig at the Playboy Mansion.
You can contact Daniel at the following locations:
Your Vocal Teacher
https://www.youtube.com/user/danformica
https://www.facebook.com/danielformica
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl...
2021-06-0326 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 39 with Michael Treetop Voss: The Fascists Got Angry Because My Trumpet Is Louder Than Their Speaker SystemIn this episode with Treetop, he talks about using his trumpet as a weapon to fight fascist rallies in Munich and the resulting sometimes tense situations. Plus the Doping the Void Akron King Burger story, the differences between Munich and Berlin, and starting a new project with label support called Feed LA which is based on spontaneous composition.
Treetop plays trumpet in Doping the Void and Feed LA. You can check him out here:
The Poets of Rhythm live in 1994: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIe3LvyrXoI
Treetop's trumpet from the viewpoint...
2021-05-3134 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 38 with Mark Tremalgia: We Were So Green Coming From ConnecticutIn this episode, Mark talks about the vibrant rehearsal space scene in early 90's Los Angeles; being so inexperienced that you don't realize that most bands do not rehearse in the apartment and seeing a fur clad Axl Rose at a party. Plus playing a show with Bob Weir at NAMM and then driving home while he takes a jet.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook...
2021-05-2730 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 37 with Michael Treetop Voss: I’m Not Really Talented Because I Can’t WhistleIn the first episode with Treetop, he talks about growing up as the son of a Bavarian brass band conductor and learning to play the trumpet. Plus earning his stripes in Poets of Rhythm, joining a punk band and experiencing complete freedom of expression, and digging through crates of old records for hours at a time.
Treetop plays trumpet in Doping the Void and Feed LA. You can check him out here:
The Poets of Rhythm live in 1994: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIe3LvyrXoI
Label: https://waxthematique.com
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2021-05-2432 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 36 with Mark Tremalgia: The Hollywood Flyer Wars and the Clear Out BandIn this episode, Mark talks about making music videos now versus the late eighties, the great Hollywood Flyer Wars and playing the "clear out band" slot. Plus Hung Up On It Now by Mark Knight and the Unsung Heroes
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in...
2021-05-2034 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 35 with Chuck Kowalski: Creativity Comes From Preparation and FailureIn this episode, Chuck Kowalski of the band The Filthy Lowdown talks about the development of his satirical news site Pittsburgh Unfiltered, creativity and the writing process, and submitting article headlines to The Hard Times. Plus trying to get your output in front of people, the impact of social media and satire in "news" consumption, being wrong about stuff and releasing video game music.
Check out Chuck's band and writing output here:
The Filthy Lowdown
thefilthylowdown.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/thefilthylowdown
https://nopantsrecords.squarespace.com/the-filthy-lowdown
2021-05-1731 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 34 with Mark Tremalgia: Don't Play the Solo On the Record, Do Your Own ThingIn this episode, Mark talks about Little Caesar as a legacy band and the importance of having a supporting team behind the band. Plus, trying out for and joining Michael Des Barres' backing band, using social media, going on cruises and playing festivals.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
Mark is a working musician...
2021-05-1335 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 33 with Chuck Kowalski: For All I Know He Has Dead Bodies in the BasementIn this episode, Chuck Kowalski of the band The Filthy Lowdown and satirical news site Pittsburgh Unfiltered tells us about whether it is easier to be a German Teacher or a punk rock bass player. Plus favorite German soccer clubs, what exactly is a "yinzer", why someone might love hockey and wondering how a band survives living together.
Check out Chuck's band and writing output here:
The Filthy Lowdown
thefilthylowdown.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/thefilthylowdown
https://nopantsrecords.squarespace.com/the-filthy-lowdown
Pittsburgh Unfiltered
https...
2021-05-1027 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 32 with Mark Tremalgia: Got On the Highway the Wrong Way, Sorry About ThatIn this episode, Mark talks about touring in the south (part 2) with Matt Abts (Gov't Mule) and some resulting disasters. Plus developing different revenue streams as a musician, pawning gear to eat ramen, and preparing for many different projects all at the same time.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
Mark is a working...
2021-05-0634 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 31 with Bree Myers: Punk Rock Has Saved My Life More Times Than I Can Countin this episode, Bree Myers of the label Allegedly Records tell us about starting a record label from scratch, then launching a whole year earlier than planned and working with Ska Box. Plus we talk about women in the music industry, the different flavors of ska, supporting local bands and the famous green jacket.
Bree is one of the the honchos at Allegedly Records. You can check them out and contact them here:
https://www.allegedlyrecords.com/
https://linktr.ee/allegedlyrecords
https://www.facebook.com/allegedlyrecords
Ska Box is...
2021-05-0331 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 30 with Mark Tremalgia: Either I’m a Jukebox or I’m MeIn this episode, Mark talks about balancing musical interests, learning from other guitar players and evolving your guitar style over time. Plus getting compliments from Duff McKagan, touring in the early 2000's with Mark Knight (Bang Tango) and hanging with Quentin Tarantino and Johnny Knoxville.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
Mark is a...
2021-04-2930 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 29 with Anthony Allen: Guitars For Metal? The Pointier the Better!In this episode, Anthony Allen of the band Inoculation and Xeno Guitars tell us about starting a guitar company and measuring success a working metal band in the Cleveland Scene. Plus working a day job as a plumber but dropping it all to go on tour, competitive guitar playing in the metal scene and building the pointiest guitars around.
Anthony is the Chief at Xeno Guitars and the Cleveland based death metal band Inoculation. You can check them out here:
https://inoculation-maggotstomp.bandcamp.com
https://holymountainprinting.com/collections/inoculation
https://www...
2021-04-2630 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 28 with Matthew Farrow: It Sounds Like a Trash Can Being Put In a Garbage DisposalIn this episode, Matthew Farrow of Disaster Area Designs and Alexander Pedals tells us about playing in bands and building pedals. Topics of conversation include building a company and measuring success as the ability to pay bills; developing pedals starting with a name/idea; taking input from forums, pedal symmetry and the impact of Covid crisis.
Matthew is the Chief at Disaster Area Designs and Alexander Pedals. You can check them out here:
https://www.disasterareadesigns.com/
https://www.alexanderpedals.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DisasterAreaDesigns
https://www.facebook...
2021-04-221h 05(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 27 with Kevin Koch: Showmanship is Trying Not to Look Like a Moron in PhotographsIn this episode, we talk to Kevin about stick twirls and other aspects of drummer performance artistry. Plus mailmen love dogs, unless they are assholes; musical theater experiences; breaking gear; and the possibility that non-drummers are ogres when they get on the kit. Kevin is not a drum teacher, but suggests playing along to The Beatles Anthology, My Aim is True by Elvis Costello, and This is the Modern World by The Jam.
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
2021-04-1930 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 26 with Mark Tremalgia: You Take a Solo; The Best Steve Stevens StoryIn this episode, Mark tells us an amazing and funny story about playing with Steve Stevens (of Billy Idol fame). Plus finishing up the new Los Cruzados record, recording and playing while drunk, jamming with Mitch Perry and Dug Pinnick (King's X) and guitar player volume wars.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
Mark...
2021-04-1535 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 25 with Kevin Koch: Is It Possible to Separate the Artist From Their Politics?In this episode, we talk to Kevin about politics in music and whether it is possible to separate the artist from their politics. Plus, changing names from The Me Too's to Los Vampiros Amarillos; opening for The Posies, and describing your band's sound and building cool show bills. Kevin is not a drum teacher, but suggests playing along to The Beatles Anthology, My Aim is True by Elvis Costello, and This is the Modern World by The Jam.
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https...
2021-04-1228 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 24 with Mark Tremalgia: Are You Gonna Play With More Gain?In this episode, Mark talks about trying out for Little Caesar, getting comfortable in the band and dealing with occasional nerves. Feeling pressure when putting out his "Sunday Solos". Plus Try outs on the LA scene including a couple of disasters like auditioning for Love/Hate with a blown up Marshall.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com...
2021-04-0829 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 23 with Jakob Braun: The Only Way to Clean Your Lederhosen Is With a GoatIn this episode, Jakob tells us about moving from technician to accordion player and learning more than 120 songs. Is the mark of success having your own bartender onstage while playing in a beer tent? Plus playing huge shows and missing the tiny dive bar, adapting EDM into pop songs, and recording bands remotely.
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
Jakob is a working musician and producer/engineer in Munich Germany...
2021-04-0535 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 22 with Mark Tremalgia: Big Shows With Famous Drummers and Baseball With BagwellIn this episode, Mark talks about playing big shows with famous drummers and resulting nerves; the name-dropping episode! Plus playing with Jon E. Love and the Haters, playing baseball with Jeff Bagwell, and friends from Connecticut who found success including Matt Starr and Rivers Cuomo.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
Mark is a...
2021-04-0130 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 21 with Jakob Braun: Recording in Rehearsal Spaces and Taking Advantage of OpportunitiesIn our first episode with Jakob Braun, we learn about building a recording studio and making a career out of recording in rehearsal spaces and taking opportunities as they arise. Plus opening for Mad Caddies, engineer vs. producer, real amps vs. digital amps, and recording bands before they are ready.
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
Jakob is a working musician and producer/engineer in Munich Germany. You can contact...
2021-03-2931 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 20 with Mark Tremalgia: Wearing Your Guitar High and Hanging With Joe PerryIn this episode, Mark talks about bad nicknames (hello "Mark Blaze") and looking cool while wearing your guitar high. Hanging out with Joe Perry and Johnny Depp. Plus how he got a sideman gig with Linda Perry, playing all the hits, and going home for a visit as a rock star.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/k...
2021-03-2527 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 19 with Kevin Koch: Are You a Brick Guy or a Rug Guy?In this episode, we talk to Kevin about using bricks or rugs to hold the drum kit in place. Plus we discuss favorite venues in Pittsburgh, canceled gigs in the wake of the plague, livestreaming, roasting bands on social media and preparation for recording. Kevin is not a drum teacher, but suggests playing along to The Beatles Anthology, My Aim is True by Elvis Costello, and This is the Modern World by The Jam.
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul...
2021-03-2233 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 18 with Loren Molinare: Opening for Kiss and Moving from The Dogs to Little CaesarIn this episode, Loren tells us about opening for Kiss. Twice. Plus hustling to play gigs and make money in NYC in the early seventies, the dream of getting signed to a label, moving from The Dogs to Little Caesar and working in artist relations after the break-up of Little Caesar in the early 90's.
Check out the newest video from The Dogs here: https://youtu.be/EqUuDM6uheI
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
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2021-03-1830 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 17 with Kevin Koch: Keep the Day Job or Go on Tour?In this episode, we talk to Kevin about whether or not the Post Office is a federal Agency and if there is any danger of closure. Plus we ask if Kevin would walk away from the security of his day job to go on tour with Paul Weller, talk about bad nights, preferred performance slots and sharing gear. Kevin is not a drum teacher, but suggests playing along to The Beatles Anthology, My Aim is True by Elvis Costello, and This is the Modern World by The Jam.
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl...
2021-03-1527 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 16 with Loren Molinare: Opening for MC5 and Getting The Dogs Out of DetroitIn our first episode with the guitarist from The Dogs and Little Caesar, Loren Molinare tells us about starting The Dogs while still in high school and opening for MC5. Plus moving to Detroit and then NYC in the early seventies, the many other guitar players in Little Caesar and working a day job for Korg and Blackstar.
Check out the newest video from The Dogs here: https://youtu.be/EqUuDM6uheI
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul...
2021-03-1128 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 15 with Mike Dunn: Cover Band Break-up DramaIn this episode, we talk to Mike about finding potential band members from Craig's List and playing the worst gig ever while trying to recruit new band members. Plus learning to play from guitar tab before learning how to tune your guitar and band break-up drama.
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
Mike works a day job and plays guitar sometimes.
2021-03-0834 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 14 with Mark Tremalgia: Over the Donner Pass In a Snow StormIn this episode, Mark talks about giving lessons until your students die, joining the Chambers Brothers and seeing your face on a giant arena screen while you are playing. Plus the complications of splitting songwriting credits, hanging out with Warren Haynes, rehearsing with Quincy Jones and The Brothers Johnson and driving over the Donner Pass in a snow storm without resorting to cannibalism.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
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2021-03-0431 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 13 with Mike Dunn: Cover Bands and Jimmy Page LicksIn this episode, we talk to Mike about learning Jimmy Page licks and then having fun playing in cover bands in the suburbs of Chicago which includes all of the important topics like drinking Coors Light, starting songs in the wrong tuning, and realizing that no one cares about your gear. Plus playing so loud that you get dizzy, and not wanting to be a better band.
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
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2021-03-0136 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 12 with Mark Tremalgia: Becoming a Guitar Teacher and the Most Commonly Requested songIn this episode, Mark talks about Los Angeles landmarks in the late eighties including Tower Records, Hamburger Hamlet and watching Stevie Wonder jam at Guitar Center; jamming with Rivers Cuomo back in CT; plus working at Sam Ash and meeting every musician in LA and moving into teaching guitar.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
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2021-02-2531 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 10 with Kevin Koch: Musical Theater to MailmanIn this episode, we talk to Kevin about his career arc from working as an actor in musical theater to enjoying his day job as a mailman while playing in bands as a drummer. We discuss meeting Dick Dale and the positives of having the security of a day job. We wonder who was the definitive singer in Jesus Christ Superstar. Plus, the best and worst gigs and opening for The Posies. Kevin is not a drum teacher, but suggests playing along to The Beatles Anthology, My Aim is True by Elvis Costello, and This is the Modern World b...
2021-02-2231 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 11 with Mark Tremalgia: Butter knives in Houston RestaurantsIn this episode, Mark talks about "what if" scenarios for his bands that were so very close to being signed. Plus, the big tour that fell apart featuring Bang tango, Bullet Boys, Enuff Z’Nuff and Pretty Boy Floyd; getting strings changed by someone who should not change strings; how weekly tour payments work and the end of Mark's time in Bang Tango.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
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2021-02-1833 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 9 with Kevin Koch: Nerding Out With the DrummerIn this episode, I start the conversation with Kevin Koch who enjoys his day job as a mailman and uses his vast knowledge of rock history to play drums. We talk about the impact of the pandemic on bands and venues and we tackle the important questions like; are drummers the worst? Can you be a guitar player and a drummer? Why does one decide to be a drummer in the first place? Plus, Kevin is not a drum teacher, but suggests playing along to The Beatles Anthology, My Aim is True by Elvis Costello, and This is the...
2021-02-1527 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 8 with Mark Tremalgia: A Slap from Mr. SamboraIn this episode, I quiz Mark to find out if he knew every guitar player from the late eighties LA scene, or only most of them. George Lynch vs. Don Dokken? Is Tommy Thayer actually Ace Frehley? Plus, learning about the value of music stands with Billy Gibbons and getting slapped by Richie Sambora.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
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2021-02-1127 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 7 with Mark Tremalgia: A Record Contract is a Bank Loan with ConnectionsIn this episode, Mark talks about being obsessed with music from a very young age and seeing BB King as his very first concert. How about being in your first band at age 14, and playing outside in December? Is there a difference between a guitarist and a guitar player? Plus going to see bad bands in order to see a great guitarist and trying to write a hit song amid pressure from the label.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
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2021-02-0429 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 6 with Charlie Thornton: Release a Great Album and then Pandemic Goes BoomIn this episode, we chat with Charlie about all things Radar including acting like a rock star when meeting people for the first time and deciding if you are actually a Chicago band or not. Is it possible to be a successful band from the suburbs? What happens when your band starts gaining traction in late 2019 and then a pandemic goes boom? Plus supporting Local H, being told by helpful family members to get a job and finding a drummer that you can tolerate.
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2021-01-2830 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 5 with Mark Tremalgia: Let's Go On a Big Tour in 1996In this episode, we talk about the big 1996 tour featuring Warrant, LA Guns, and Bang Tango. What happens when the drummer quits the night before the tour starts or your pedal board gets stolen? Do tour buses really have chandeliers? Plus chatting with George Lynch and eating pizza with Dweezil and Frank Zappa.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
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2021-01-2128 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 4 with Mark Tremalgia: The Dreaded Record Label DramaIn this episode, we talk about pay to play on Sunset Strip, neighbors in Skid Row videos and hanging with Paul DiAnno. Plus, so much record label drama with Bang Tango and touring with Tesla.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
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2021-01-1426 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 3 with Mark Tremalgia: The Highs and Lows of TouringIn this episode, we talk about how Line 6 amps brought Mark and Paul together after many years. Mark talks guitar gear, what it means to be "endorsed" and record label drama in the early 90's. Plus, how Mark joined Bang Tango (hair metal or not??) and the highs and lows of touring which apparently can be experienced all on the same European tour.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
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2021-01-0831 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 2 with Mark Tremalgia: The Early 90's Rock Club Scene in LAIn this episode, Mark talks about the changes in the LA club scene post Nirvana and grunge; not just a decrease in hair spray and flyering. Working at AT&T sales. Plus seeing Alice in Chains for the first time, meeting Stevie Wonder and expanding guitar styles.
Mark plays a solo every Sunday morning: https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia/videos/10158662627521585
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
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2020-12-2927 min(Don't) Quit Your Day JobEpisode 1 with Mark Tremalgia: Let's Move to LA (in 1987)In our very first episode, Mark tells us what happened when he moved to LA in 1987 with his high school band. Yup, just drive across country and jump out of your van on Sunset Strip. Meet Gene Simmons and Little Richard. And Guns & Roses. Post fliers for Scientology.
Here is Mark playing on the Dick Clark show in 1993: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMDc-iRPMv0
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