Astrology Days

New Year, new gigs, new album. The BBB caught up with AD’s own, Ben and John. They have a busy 2023 ahead, just dropped a new single with a music video and a album drop in February. Be sure to check them out and give them a follow! https://instagram.com/brendanbriskband?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=

Ben and John get together and rap about the one-off gig they did the night prior in Massachusetts with The Masters of Telecasters, featuring GE Smith and Jim Weider.

John Kimock and Ben Travers check in with one another and catch up after a busy summer of touring. Stay tuned for new episodes!

Ben and John sit down to discuss and listen to his new album! The release – titled Hikikomori, after the Japanese word for “shut in”, or recluse – has been released on Astrology Days Records, and includes 10 psychedelic tracks with guests like Mike Gordon, Steve Kimock, Leslie Mendelson, members of the Barr Brothers, Lymbyc Systym and more.

In 2016, Karina joined Marco Benevento‘s band on bass, replacing her “guru” Dave Dreiwitz (Ween /Joe Russo’s Almost Dead). In the many U.S. tours, trips to Japan and the UK since then, Karina has developed a permanent and powerful presence in the band, playing headlining shows, festival sets, and opening for bands such as Vulfpeck, Dispatch, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Guster, and many more. Aside from her gigs with Benevento, Karina’s musical résumé has almost grown too large to keep track of, but includes highlights we’d be remiss to exclude: a performance on the Today Show with Julia Michaels, a now-famous soundcheck at Madison Square Garden with Phish, playing in the backing band (in front of Howard Stern and co. at Radio City Music Hall) on America’s Got Talent with a flame-spewing helmet on her head, gigs with the Everyone Orchestra alongside members of moe., The Disco Biscuits, Soulive, Robert Randolph, + many more) and finally, the formation of her own band. Karina put out two singles in 2019: Plants and Elevator, as well as two more in 2020 (City Kids & Dirty South) – the songs have garnered six-figure streaming numbers + air time on Satellite radio. 

A few live highlights include opening for Khruangbin at The Capitol Theatre, playing moe.down and Hulaween, and a plethora of headlining shows for ravenous fans. The group has welcomed special guests including Nels Cline, Robert Walter, Skerik, + more. And this is just the beginning for the young NYC-based bassist. 

For more everything Karina, please check out KarinaRykman.com

Part II coming soon...

Brendan Brisk is a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist out of Wilkes-Barre, PA. He is inspired by the Pennsylvania wilderness, outer space, and the great mysteries that exist beyond our senses. Brisk is currently an artist on the Astrology Days Records Label.

BT and JMK catch up with long time friend and road brother Andre Cholmondeley. Andre is a multifaceted Musician, Tour Manager, Production Manager and Health/Wellness Advocate. He also hosts his own podcast every week called Meatless Monday Meetup.

John Kimock raps with long time friend Ben Travers about Astrology Days Studios, life on the road and existing during a pandemic.

JMK gives an introduction to Astrology Days Records.