Sharing a batch of pumpkin cream cheese waffles for this episode with Long Island singer songwriter Pete Mancini. Pete has opened up for bands like Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler, has had opening slots both as a solo artist and with band Butchers Blind. He has been in the game for quite some time and shares his journey with us from how he maintains his creative flow state as well how he stays mindful when he's out on tour. This vulnerable, valuable, real conversation from inside the music industry is one you don't want to miss.

Head to our ig for this week's episode as well as a link to Pete's socials so you can catch dates for his current tour!

Music featured in today's episode are Pete's "Golden Hour" and "Madison Avenue Blues".

For this episode, we get a different view of the Long Island music scene from Heather Hall, shop owner of clothing brand Baad Beach.  Heather gets real, authentic, and unapologetic about her non-negotiables when it comes to running a sustainable brand that supports art in all forms.  She gives encouragement for all of us to lead the next line of elder emos into a community that is supportive and true.  She also shares a local Long Island band, that if you don’t already know, you will fall in love with. 

Head to our ig for this episode’s recipe, as well a chance to win a shirt from Heather’s new line!

The music shared in this week's episode are from Long Island bands Stand Still and Innerlove. Head to our ig for more info on these killer bands and links to where you can follow them.

This brunch session is brought to you by orange cranberry mini waffles and bad ass fiddle playing!  After brunching with Long Island violinist, Keri Mahoney, we felt all the music inspiration, and now we just might have to see if we remember how to play the instruments we played in high school.  After leaving her classical roots, Keri shares her journey to collaborating  with musicians of genres spanning from emo/pop punk to country. She also talks about how being a musician on the local music scene has changed in this age of social media.

It's cinnamon sugar waffles and a side of emo pop/punk for this week's episode with Long Island cover band, The B-Sides! We talked a little bit about their intense love for deep cut emo music and what it was like hanging out with some of your favorite emo pop/punk emo bands! 

Class act & Long Island piano player, Chris Carlucci, chatted with us over a batch of classic mini waffles for this episode. He spills the tea on lyric fumbles, collaborating with other musicians, and also shares another side of himself that we never knew about! Listen to the full episode to hear an original track by Chris as well as some live audio of him killing it on the keys. 

Cheer up emo kids, we are back with a brand new season!

Season 2: Episode 1

Anthony Scarfuto of The Warped Tour Band, and singer song writer Chris J Connolly join Jenn to turn a co-host into a guest! Our co-host, Christy sits down and shares her musical journey which includes almost falling off stage during a battle of the bands... listen to the full episode to hear the story as well as a full track from her band from years ago, Otherwise Magnificent.

We sat down together to recap all the highlights from this past season.  Thank you so much to all of our guests who carved out time to share their stories and give us all a little inspiration.  To all of our listeners, we can't thank you enough for all of the support and the shares! What a wild ride.  We had a blast and can't wait for season 2.  Until brunch time! xo

We whipped up some chocolate cherry mini waffles for our sit down with Long Island acoustic singer/songwriter Chris J. Connolly.  Chris shared his experience with being on a record label after moving here from England, and The Warped Tour Band's Anthony Scarfuto joins us in the questioning! The four of us had a blast talking about the gift of music, how Chris stays inspired, as well as some words of wisdom from Ozzy Osbourne that he tries to live by.  After this episode, head to your favorite music streaming service and take a listen to both of Chris' albums so you can head to our instagram and let us know which song is your favorite. 

We are back, after a mini break, to chat with Kelly of music2mybeers and Steph of Long Island Craft Cutie, over some Honey Caramel Ale Waffles. Kelly and Steph have been keeping Long islanders in the know when it comes to the music scene and the hottest new beers.  We also take a second to talk about collaboration and what it means to maintain a healthy lifestyle and stay true to yourself.  Head to our Instagram to bookmark this week's recipe and let us know what you think! 

You've seen him behind the kit, sporting his signature PJ's at The Warped Tour Band and All the Blink Things Shows... maybe you even caught him while he was on tour with Born without Bones..now, Nick Rice, is sitting down with us over a mean batch of chicken and waffles to talk about what it was like touring and the lessons he's learned along the way as a musician. Stick around to the very end as Nick reveals some very important news that he hasn't shared until now!