As The Story Grows

Chapter 169: "Every Church Will Buy The CD" ...as read by Joe Yerke of The Insyderz

The Insyderz bust onto a scene at the right time. Only it wasn't exactly the scene they hoped to be a part of. Joe took the time to talk about about being the kiss of death to record labels, the politics of navigating the Christian music scene, and post Insyderz life.

The Insyderz have a few records on Bandcamp: https://theinsyderz.bandcamp.com/

Chapter 169 Music:

The Insyderz - "Jigsaw"

The Insyderz - "Trigger Happy"

The Insyderz - "Call To Arms"

The Insyderz - "Chosen Few"

The Insyderz - "Our Darkest Hour"

The Insyderz - "The Hunted"

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Chapter 168: "Tarantino Rock" ...as read by Sally Grayson of Black Swift

You very likely heard Sally on Never Was and/or Urban Achiever and it was my pleasure to welcome her to the show this week. Sally shares a couple of great stories that include throwing away her entire music collection, going to Cornerstone for the first time, and her connection with Mortal and the Blamed. Sally also shares about Black Swift's new ep, Desert Rain.

Photo courtesy of https://www.instagram.com/jungle_of_photography/

Black Swift: https://www.blackswiftmusic.com/

Sally on Never Was: https://neverwaspodcast.simplecast.fm/16

Sally on Urban Achiever: https://www.urbanachievershow.com/episodes/sally-grayson

https://www.urbanachievershow.com/episodes/sally-grayson-returns

Chapter 168 Music:

Black Swift - "Downpour"

Mortal - "Rift"

Black Swift - "To The Strength Within"

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Chapter 167: "They Let Us Do What We Do" ...as read by Wayne Everett of The Prayer Chain and The Lassie Foundation

Wayne was kind enough to call me on his drive home from work. Wayne talks about playing Prayer Chain songs 20+ years later, how he joined the band in the first place, why he left Starflyer 59, and his upcoming solo record.

http://www.wayneeverett.com/

Chapter 167 Music:

Wayne Everett - "A Million Leaves"

The Prayer Chain - "Chalk"

The Prayer Chain - "Crawl"

Starflyer 59 - "I Drive A Lot"

The Lassie Foundation - "Promise Ring"

Wayne Everett - "Mor Far"

The Lassie Foundation - "Blow It (Away)"

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Chapter 166: "I Knew It Was Going To Be Huge" ...as read by Bryan Gray of the Blamed

After years of asking him to come on the show, we finally have Bryan Gray as a guest! Bryan was there when Tooth and Nail got started. He saw the scene transform overnight. Bryan talks about his time in Mortal and the early days of Tooth and Nail. He also talks about the struggles of keeping a band going when all the members leave and what keeps him going over 20 years later.

The Blamed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBlamed/

A few records on Bandcamp: https://theblamed.bandcamp.com/

Bryan's high school band: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pudge/2472678622/sizes/m/

Chapter 166 Music:

The Blamed - "Better Left Unsaid"

The Blamed - "Help Yourself"

Crashdog - "Five"

The Blamed - "Breeze"

The Blamed - "1200 Stares"

The Blamed - "Running Away Can Be An Ugly Thing:

The Blamed - "Beyond Your Passion Is His Passion"

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Chapter 165: "Original Jamaican Ska Is My Heavy Metal" ...as read by Pegleg

Tooth and Nail signed in The Dingees in hopes that they'd have the same sort of success as The Supertones. But member and stylistic changes, plus a desire to not get trapped in the Christian music world left The Dingees in-between two scenes. Peg talks about his love for Fishbone, the reason there was a long delay between Crucial Conspiracy and The Rebel Soul Sound System, and what makes Peg & the Rejected different from The Dingees.

The Dingees Bandcamp: https://thedingees.bandcamp.com/releases

Peg & The Rejected Bandcamp: https://pegandtherejected.bandcamp.com/releases

Dread Pirate Roberts Bandcamp: https://theedreadpirateroberts.bandcamp.com/releases

Chapter 165 Music:

Peg & The Rejected - "Don't Take It Out On Me"

The Dingees - "Ghetto Box Smash"

The Dingees - "Could Be Worse"

The Dingees - "Rebel Youth"

The Dingees - "Moving Underground"

The Dingees - "Latchkey Kids"

The Dingees - "Port Royal Sound"

Peg & The Rejected - "Faithful"

Peg & The Rejected - "Gong Down"

The Dingees - " Staff Sgt. Skreba"

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Chapter 164: "I Like Music More" ...as read by Jonathan Caro

Jon's brother introduced him to punk rock when he was 5 and that moment impacted Jon's life trajectory. Jon talks about how Eric Balmer was influential in him joining Bloodshed, the disappointment of having never recorded a Bloodshed full-length (and why we're finally going to get one), why Stairwell ended when things seemed like they were looking up, and the brand new My Compatriots album, A Blanket of Clouds.

My Compatriots: https://www.facebook.com/mycompatriots/

Chapter 164 Music:

Bloodshed - "Martha"

Bloodshed - "Signs Of the Earth"

Stairwell - "Hearts and Chevys:

Stairwell - "Breathless"

My Compatriots - "A Blanket Of Clouds"

Bloodshed - "Last Breath"

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Chapter 163: "Promoting A Song No One Could Get" ...as read by Matthew Schwartz from Pacifico

Pacifico was a band built for 2019 living in 1999. They had a hit single and music video getting MTV airtime. The only problem was there was no album for people to buy. Matthew talks about going from full-time band to collaborative output, and working with both Martin brothers and both Sprinkle brothers!

Pacifico: https://www.pacificorock.com/

Pacifico on Bandcamp: https://pacifico.bandcamp.com/music

Chapter 163 Music:

Pacifico - "The Need To Dismantle"

Pacifico - "I Just Want To Dream"

Pacifico - "xMultiplex"

Pacifico - "Beautiful"

Pacifico - "The Loneliest Man In The World"

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Chapter 162: "I Never Thought That I Would Be Doing Anything Like This" ...as read by Orlando Greenhill formerly of Havalina Rail Co

It was a joy getting to chat with Orlando. Orlando talks about his love for punk rock and going to shows at a young age, his dad's influence in his life, meeting Matt Wignall, and fighting for racial equality.

Huge thanks to Jeff Jacquay for suggesting I reach out to Orlando.

Orlando's solo work: https://soundcloud.com/orlandogreehill?fbclid=IwAR0injX31Eo0bVA6mK_2y1WO1YWJkEfDmjD-hM4bFKCRBy-NsZSxZO5Ic8A

Chapter 162 Music:

Havalina Rail Co - "Tundra"

Havalina Rail Co - "Ballad of A Spy"

Havalina Rail Co - "Total Depravity"

Havalina Rail Co - "Bullfighter"

Havalina Rail Co - "Leica"

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Chapter 161: "Never Got An Explanation" ...as read by Doug Lorig of Roadside Monument

Brandon Ebel had expressed interest in signing Doug's band Water Front. But Water Front no longer existed. It took a few years, but eventually Ebel signed Roadside Monument. Doug talks about the struggle of recording the band's debut full-length, member changes, working with amazing producers, and his new band, Graphic Nature.

Graphic Nature: https://www.facebook.com/Graphic-Nature-276849189757455/

Chapter 161 Music:

Roadside Monument - "Nothing Short of a Comfortable Situation"

Roadside Monument - "A Girl Named Actually"

Roadside Monument - "Iowa Backroads"

Roadside Monument - "The Life Vest"

Roadside Monument - "Zizzyzx"

Roadside Monument - "My Hands Are Thermometers"

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Chapter 160: "That Wasn't What I Wanted To Do" ...as read by Doug Venable of Hopesfal

Doug Venable, Hopesfall's original vocalist, took the time with chat with me about the importance of Tooth and Nail to his musical discovery, finding his screaming voice, and why he decided to part ways with Hopesfall.

Chapter 160 Music:

Hopesfall - "Open Hands To The Wind"

Hopesfall - "Comfort"

Hopesfall - "April Left With Silence"

Hopesfall - "The End Of An Era"

Hopesfall - "A WInter's Rose"

Hopesfall - "The Broken Heart Of A Traitor"

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