Chuck Shute Podcast

Episode 111 - guitarist Jody Porter from Fountains of Wayne! This band actually has a great catalog of songs that have been featured in a lot of movies and TV shows - including How I Met Your Mother, Scrubs, Gilmore Girls and more. Of course their most well known song was “Stacy’s Mom” for which they earned a Grammy nomination. Besides Fountains of Wayne, Jody was in a band called “The Belltower” that was described as “shoe gaze rock.” He also has a solo career and a new record out called “Waterways” that’s getting great reviews and was even featured in Rolling Stone magazine. We’ll discuss all this plus why the Janet Jackson halftime show killed their career, smoking weed with Keith Richards and much more!

00:00 - Intro
02:17 - Little Mikey & Howard Stern 
03:30 - Charleston, New York, & North Carolina 
04:35 - Brian Jones Reincarnated & Rollings Stones
05:25 - "Shoegazing" & The Belltower
09:05 - Waterways Record & Rare Rock Records
09:55 - Meeting Adam Schlesinger 
11:05 - "Fountains of Wayne" Band Name Story 
12:53 - Jody Joins Fountains of Wayne 
14:35 - Touring with Smashing Pumpkins 
16:28 - Dropped from Atlantic Records 
17:10 - "Stacy' Mom" Song & Video 
19:10 - "Mexican Wine" & Super Bowl Halftime Show
21:55 - "Hey Julie" Song & Songwriting 
23:25 - Fountains of Wayne Catalog, Vinyl & Royalties 
25:23 - "Someone to Love" & "Hackensack"
26:25 - Movie & TV Credits 
28:12 - Multiple Appearances on Conan O'Brien 
29:55 - Song with Harry Shearer (Homer Simpson) 
30:55 - Hurricane Sandy Hits & Shows Cancelled 
33:38 - Adam Schlesinger & Roommates 
34:37 - Singing High/Low & Jeff Beck 
36:35 - Best Guitarist is Jimmy Page 
38:05 - "Beautiful Life" Solo Song, Woody Harrelson & Weed 
40:32 - Smoking Weed with Keith Richards & Steve Jordan 
43:35 - New Album "Waterways" & Show with The Iron Maidens
46:28 - Adam Schlesinger & Cat "Ice Cream Head"
49:08 - Song on Tik Tok 
49:58 - New Album "Waterways" & Themes 
52:30 - Spotify Problems 
53:05 - Pet Squirrel 
55:18 - The Humane Society 
55:55 - Wrap Up 

Jody Porter Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/jodyportermusic

The Humane Society Website: 
https://www.humanesociety.org

Chuck Shute Website:
http://chuckshute.com

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Episode 110 - Steve Brown!!! Steve is guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer extraordinaire! Steve rose to fame in the early 90s as the guitarist in Trixter, but he has done so much more. He has worked with everyone from Dennis DeYoung (Styx) to comedian Jim Breuer. He spent some time filling in on guitar in  Def Leppard and also appeared in the Rock of Ages on Broadway. We discuss all this plus his other projects past, present and future! Lots of great stories in this one like playing pool with Erik Turner and Jani Lane from Warrant! 

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:08 - Welcome Steve! 
0:02:00 - Eddie Van Halen is the Best 
0:07:23 - Practicing Guitar 6-8 Hours a Day 
0:11:05 - Recruiting Pete Loran as a Singer 
0:14:53 - Learning Music & Guitar Lessons 
0:15:54 - "Give It To Me Good" Influence 
0:18:22 - Remixing First Album 
0:22:10 - East Coast Bands, Bon Jovi & Skid Row
0:28:25 - Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour
0:30:20 - Playing Pool with Erik Turner & Jani Lane 
0:33:05 - Love of Music & Music Business Decisions 
0:35:42 - "Hear" Record, Business Negotiations & Music Scene 
0:39:56 - "Undercovers" EP 
0:41:22 - "Throwing Rocks" Band
0:43:20 - "40 Foot Ringo" & "Soaked" Bands 
0:47:35 - Def Leppard Getting Along 
0:51:10 - Friendship with Kiss 
0:53:33 - Playing with Jim Breuer 
0:56:10 - Tokyo Motor Fist Record 
1:01:55 - Success Formula & Luck & Love of Music 
1:04:37 - Picking & Choosing Work Jobs to Take 
1:07:23 - Autobiography & Future Projects 
1:09:25 - Warrant, Firehouse & Trixter Tour 
1:11:00 - Dennis DeYoung, Rock of Ages & More  
1:13:45 - Steve Brown Solo Record 
1:16:25 - Eric Martin Band Shows 
1:17:10 - David Z Foundation & Music Education 
1:20:45 - Steve Brown Website & Contact
1:21:40 - Wrap Up 

Steve Brown Website:
http://www.stevebrownrocks.com

David Z Foundation Website:
https://www.davidzfoundation.org

Danny O'Neil Go Fund Me Page:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpdannyoneil

Chuck Shute Website:
https://chuckshute.com

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Episode 109 - Steve “Lips” Kudlow, singer and guitarist for the band Anvil! Many people know the band from the award winning 2008 documentary, “Anvil: The Story of Anvil.” The band was incredibly influential early in the heavy metal game. With Motorhead, Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer and many more all citing them as an influence. Due to bad management and promotion the band didn’t break through to the next level. However after the success of the movie they finally broke through and continue to make albums and tour to this day. Lips is a great story teller and hilarious in this interview. 

0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:05 - Canada & U.S. Differences 
0:05:25 - Drummer Robb Reiner 
0:06:25 - Johnny Z Setting Up Shows
0:10:45 - Aerosmith, David Krebs, & Musical Style
0:17:10 - Having No Record Label for Four Years 
0:17:52 - Lemmy Offering Lips to Join Motorhead 
0:19:30 - Making Music for a Lifetime 
0:20:45 - Side Work So Lips Could Play Music 
0:22:20 - Luck & Success & Perseverance
0:24:48 - Bad Gigs & Promotion
0:30:12 - Band Fights
0:36:30 - Big Shows  vs Club Shows 
0:39:10 - Jealousy From Other Musicians 
0:42:05 - "Legal at Last" & Marijuana & Hemp Usage
0:47:05 - "Nabbed in Nebraska" Song Story 
0:51:15 - Agreeing with Ted Nugent's Politics & Guns 
0:59:35 - Live Shows and Next Album for 2022
1:03:25 - Fear & Misinformation with Coronavirus 
1:04:58 - Children's Charity 
1:06:05 - Wrap Up 

Anvil Website:
http://anvilrocks.com

St Jude's Children's Hospital Website:
https://www.stjude.org

Chuck Shute Website:
http://www.chuckshute.com

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Episode 108- The Issue & The Ivins! This is double episode where I interview members of two bands! First up is Clay Deters, frontman of the band The Issue. They are a hard rock band from Minnesota and have a new single that just dropped today called “What You Need”. Then I talk to Jim and Jack Ivins of the alternative rock band The Ivins. We discuss everything from Jack playing football with Russell Wilson to what a “minnow bomb” is. They also have a new single on the way called “Don’t.”  Both interviews were a lot of fun! 

0:00:00 - Intro

CLAY DETERS - THE ISSUE
0:01:35 - Life in Minnesota 
0:06:00 - Hockey Prospect 
0:09:38 - Early Days of Music 
0:14:04 - Forming The Issue 
0:17:25 - Covers Vs Originals 
0:18:55 - Street Dances & Live Shows
0:25:26 - Long Term Goals 
0:27:34 - "What You Need" Song 
0:29:42 - New Music Plans & Indie Radio
0:35:45 - Live Shows 
0:37:15 - Pete Frates ALS

JIM & JACK IVINS- THE IVINS
0:38:40 - Russell Wilson 
0:41:30 - Moving to New York City 
0:45:30 - Michael Caplan from Sony
0:48:45 - Social Media For Bands 
0:50:40 - Songs in Media 
0:55:04 - Big Tips Texas & Minnow Bombs 
0:59:25 - Billy Currington Music Video
1:01:43 - Cover Bands & Tribute Bands
1:04:22 - Musicians in Nashville 
1:07:43 - Tool Tribute Show 
1:11:48 - Collaborating on New Music 
1:14:57 - Red Bull Athletes Music 
1:17:00 - New Single "Don't" 
1:20:14 - Bill Leverty Collab
1:21:42 - Future Plans With Band 
1:23:00 - Second Harvest Food Bank

1:24:34 - Wrap Up 

The Issue Website:
https://www.theissuemn.com

The Ivins Website:
https://www.theivins.com

Jim Ivins Website:
https://www.jimivins.com

Pete Frates ALS Website: 
https://petefrates.com

Second Harvest Food Bank:
https://www.shfb.org

Chuck Shute Website:
http://chuckshute.com

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Episode 107 - Keith Wallen from Breaking Benjamin!!! Keith’s story is really an inspiring one even if you’re not a music fan. After 8 years in his band Copper, he called it quits. Shortly thereafter he got the call to audition for the band Adelita’s Way. He had a lot of success with them including a #1 song on rock radio, as well as  shows with Guns N Roses and the Deftones. He then joined Breaking Benjamin and had a #1 record and massive success. He’s just released a really great solo song called “Dream Away” and there is more to come. Hear all about it in this episode! 

00:00 - Intro 
01:51 - Welcome Keith! 
02:43 - Growing Up In West Virginia & Rafting
04:55 - Music Teacher & Singing
06:02 - Inspired by Metallica 
09:07 - 80s Pop Music On the Radio
10:20 - Dad Made a Crooner Album
11:25 - University of Tennessee & English Degree 
13:05 - Signing for "Copper" Band & Side Jobs 
15:20 - Quitting Cooper After 8 Years 
18:44 - Joining Adelita's Way 
20:53 - Quitting Adelita's Way 
22:15 - Breaking Benjamin Recruits Keith 
24:05 - Dark Before Dawn Hits Number One 
25:15 - Writing Music & Collaborating 
29:00 - Songs for Solo Vs Breaking Benjamin 
29:55 - Themes With New Solo Music 
32:45 - Co-Writes on The Solo Album 
33:40 - Releasing The New Album
34:10 - Dealing With Critics & Trolls 
35:30 - Imitations 
36:22 - Aliens & Area 51 
37:50 - Movies 
41:10 - St. Jude's Children's Hospital 
42:05 - Wrap Up 

Keith Wallen Website:
https://keithwallen.com

Breaking Benjamin Website:
https://breakingbenjamin.com

St Jude's Children's Hospital Website:
https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

Chuck Shute Website: 
http://chuckshute.com

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Episode 106 - Matty McCloskey! Matty has been the bassist for Rev Theory since 2002 and recently took over lead vocals. The band has had a lot of success over years, including tours with Motley Crue, Buckcherry, Sevendust, Five Finger Death Punch,  Shinedown and many more. Their song “Hell Yeah” was all over the place, including in the WWE and NHL (still being played in arenas). Their latest song “Make Me a Drink” is a fun, modern sounding industrial rock song that gets in your head. You’ll be singing it hours later. 

00:00 - Intro
01:46 - Growing Up in Philly 
03:36 - Early Musical Influences 
07:15 - Attending NYU 
0927 - Joining Rev Theory 
09:55 - Girls Gone Wild Tour 
11:25 - Tours with Other Bands 
12:10 - "Hell Yeah" Song 
15:10 - "Hell Yeah" Music Video 
16:50 - Randy Orton "Voices" 
18:25 - Touring with Hinder 
19:10 - Trapt & Singer Drama 
21:10 - Crue Fest with Motley Crue 
22:20 - Working with Producer Terry Date 
24:55 - Touring Past & Future 
26:45 - "Something New" Song 
28:05 - Singer Rich Luzzi Moving On
29:45 - Relationship with Julien Jorgensen 
31:35 - Band Reformation 
33:15 - Recent Collaborations 
34:47 - "Make Me a Drink" Song 
36:20 - Future Plans with Band
39:15 - Craft Beers & San Diego 
40:58 - ACLU 
41:50 - Wrap Up 

Rev Theory Website:
https://www.revtheoryofficial.com

ACLU Website:
https://www.aclu.org

Chuck Shute Website:
http://chuckshute.com

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Episode 105 - Damon Johnson!!! Damon rose to fame in the 90s with the band Brother Cane. The band had hits like “Got No Shame” along with “And Fools Shine On” as well as live shows with Van Halen and Robert Plant. He since went on to build quite the resume as the guitar player for Alice Cooper and Thin Lizzy. In addition he has written songs with Sammy Hagar, Faith Hill, Stevie Nicks, Carlos Santana and more. His latest solo release “Battle Lessons” is produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Alice In Chains) and available on his website or streaming service.

00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Welcome & Arizona Connections
02:32 - Early Days & Sticking With Music
07:58 - Marti Frederiksen Producer/Songwriter
12:19 - Collaborating with West Arkeen
15:45 - Brother Cane & Early 90s Rock Scene
18:15 - Harmonica on "Got No Shame"
21:35 - Working with Sammy Hagar
25:23 - Writing a Song for Stevie Nicks
29:45 - Playing Golf with Alice Cooper
33:55 - Quitting Alice Cooper for Whiskey Falls
37:05 - Thin Lizzy & Black Star Riders
40:10 - Slave to the System & Second Album
41:27 - Working with Rachel Bolan of Skid Row
42:20 - Independent as a Solo Artist
45:08 - New Album "Battle Lessons"
49:08 - Shows for Damon Johnson & The Get Ready
52:48 - Future Plans with Thin Lizzy
54:55 - World Center Kitchen
56:02 - Dan Sokolik & Messaging
58:37 - Wrap Up

Damon Johnson Website:
https://www.damonjohnson.com

World Center Kitchen Website:
https://wck.org

Chuck Shute Website:
http://chuckshute.com/

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Episode 103- Sean Dowdell! Sean has accomplished a lot of great things already including starting Club Tattoo and writing a book about his experience titled “Tattooed Millionaire.” His  band Grey Daze has a new album out titled  "Amends." It features original vocals of Chester Bennington plus members of Korn, Bush, Breaking Benjamin and others. This was a great conversation about business, music and much more! 

00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Family Background
05:01 - Starting Music & Playing in Bands
06:15 - Chester Bennington Audition
07:13 - Grey Daze Early & Phoenix in the 90s 
10:10 - Starting Tattoo Shop - Club Tattoo 
13:49 - Opening Up a Second Shop & Fighting City
15:45 - Band Breaks Up & Chester's Success 
20:15 - Guitarist Brain Tumor & Making Amends 
23:50 - Chester Passes Away & Suicidal Thoughts 
28:00 - Bullied & Insecurities 
29:22 - Learning from Failures & San Francisco 
34:35 - Teaching Employees WHY 
36:30 - Problems with Employees 
38:50 - What if No Business? 
40:44 - Grey Daze New Album 
43:15 - People Unhappy With Grey Daze Album 
45:59 - Producers 
46:33 - Future Projects 
48:04 - A New Leaf Foundation 
49:05 - Wrap Up 

Sean Dowdell Website:
https://seandowdell.com

A New Leaf Foundation: 
https://www.turnanewleaf.org/about/foundation.html

Chuck Shute Website:
http://chuckshute.com

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Episode 102- Corinne Olympios!!! I’ve been trying to make this episode happen for almost a year and I think it was worth the wait! I first heard about Corinne while looking at the lineup for the local comedy club. The show did not happen but I still look forward to seeing Corinne’s stand up at some point. Besides comedy, she is working on a new song (with a secret special guest), a new book, a bead business and many other secret projects she couldn’t tell me about yet! Of course she was also on the Bachelor and we talk about that plus Sascha Baron Cohen, Instagram followers, restaurants in Scottsdale and much more!

00:00 - Intro
01:11 - Welcome Corinne & Reputation
02:04 - Corinne’s Background 
02:49 - Bullied in Middle School 
04:50 - Softball & Golf
06:25 - Submitting for the Bachelor
07:47 - Goal for the Bachelor
08:43 - Bachelor Intros 
09:57 - First Kiss, Villain, & Humor
10:55 - Drunk Corinne aka Cornelia 
11:31 - Laxatives & Farting On Bachelor
12:33 - Creating Drama & Napping
13:45 - Shoveling Shit on a Date 
14:30 - Relationships w/ Other Girls on the Show  
15:30 - Thankful For the Haters
15:50 - Howard Stern & Vocal Fry 
16:30 - Sascha Baron Cohen
18:20 - "What Would Corinne Do” Book
19:24 - Song with Surprise Guest 
20:15 - Dance Music & Ariana Grande 
21:01 - Lady GaGa & Hipsters 
22:05 - Modeling & Secret Projects
22:37 - Being Told No & Shot Down 
23:38 - New Boyfriend 
25:01 - Stand Up Comedy
27:20 - Instagram Followers 
30:15 - Anxiety & Insecurities 
33:50 - Instagram & Social Credit Score
34:45 - Positive Messages on Instagram
35:58 - Body Changes 
38:11 - Anxiety & Cooking & Cleaning 
39:53 - Favorite Restaurants
40:45 - Bunnies Buddies 
41:55 - Wrap Up   

Corinne Olympios Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/colympios/

Bunny's Buddies:
https://bunnysbuddies.org

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

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