Come to Where I'm From

Our guest this Episode is Singer-songwriter and music producer William Fitzsimmons!!! What is probably the most engaging deep conversation we've had yet with anyone clocking in at over two hours! William is candid, open, honest and unapologetic as he takes us through his musical journey, his childhood, growing up with two blind parents, his struggles, and triumphs, love, and suicide, we discuss his latest release "Mission Bell" that chronicles the tumultuous last year of his life, particularly the separation from his second wife and having to re-record an entire album as a result. We talk about pain and healing, failure and success, family, and mental health... an Epic Episode we hope you enjoy as much as we did! He's one of a kind!

Our guest this Episode is Pornographer, Actor and Writer who just published her first book "Philosophy, Pussycats & Porn"; STOYA! We sit down for a deep chat and examine the systemic biases towards sex workers and how sexuality is reflected in society today, we discuss how she managed to build a flourishing media haven in the face of a culture that is still learning how to handle public discourses on sex work and the struggles she's faced throughout the years. She reads an excerpt from her new book for us about burning ballerinas, we talk about her book club, her website Zero Spaces and her plans for the future, it's an Episode we're very excited about sharing and a fascinating one as well! enjoy!

Our Guest this Episode is international platinum-selling singer-songwriter and seasoned touring artist Eric Hutchinson! We sat down with him early last month in anticipation of his new release "Class of 98", a 90's alt-rock-inspired autobiographical record that chronicles his adolescence. We also chat about his early days, signing to Maverick Records, being dropped and signed again by Warner Brothers, his relationship with Perez Hilton, hitting the Billboard Charts, his writing process, running, producing, coping with his father passing away of Muscular Dystrophy, what it's like being a father himself and life on the road... Enjoy!

Our guests this Episode are avant-indie trio Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum with Michael C. Hall , Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen's. We sat with them last month pre-pandemic in anticipation of their debut EP which is being released on April 2!!!

The band was born from a shared love of pushing art into uncharted territories after first working together on the set of the Broadway smash-hit Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Hall, Yanowitz and Katz-Bohen create adventurous and bold experimental arrangements that incorporate everything from distorted synth rock and ethereal electronics to dreamy folk and R&B. Michael C. Hall has always been a musical talent. He is a longstanding Broadway performer, having played leading roles in Chicago, Cabaret, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and was selected by David Bowie to star in his musical, Lazarus. He has also earned many accolades for his acting chops, including an Emmy nomination for his work on the HBO drama Six Feet Under, a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award for the acclaimed Showtime series Dexter. Strap in and join us on a wild conversation! Enjoy...

Our guest this Episode is American Singer-Songwriter and Musician best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarists and main lyricist of the rock band The Gaslight Anthem, BRIAN FALLON! Recorded early March, pre-Pandemic in anticipation of his new solo release coming out this week, LOCAL HONEY. We do a deep dive into his past and early days, his influences, the strong women in his life that helped pave the way, we talk Gaslight Anthem, solo projects, that one time Springsteen appeared on stage and asked to play, writing lyrics, raising a family, and the process of growing up and reflecting on life. Enjoy!

Our guest this Episode is nationally recognized taskmaster filled with a board knowledge and passion for music and Program Director at WFUV, Rita Houston!!!! There's not enough space to list everything she's done in her vast career and the impact she's had over the years, we were lucky enough to meet up with her at Fotografiska and talk about some of it, we go back to the early pre-radio days, college, a few fire alarms, getting kicked out, ending up on radio and loving it, her first broadcast, moving up the ranks at FUV, some of her favorite interviews and musical guests over the years and her ongoing battle with Cancer, the treatments, the pain, medication, the emotional & physical toll and her hopes for the future adapting the mantra "Proceed As If". Enjoy!

Our guest this Episode is guitar maestro Al Di Meola!!! We sit with him at his home studio & discuss his new release "Across The Universe" (out this Friday) celebrating the Beatles. We do a deep dive into the past, talking about everything from his childhood, the first time picked up a guitar, the recording that got him the gig with Return to Forever, everything that followed, we talk about Chick Corea and John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia, Ringo Starr & John Lennon, his inspirations, pioneering fusion, remembering recording with Jaco Pastorius, his love for the Beatles and what it's like making music in these modern days. Enjoy!!!

Our guest this Episode is guitar legend and founding member of both punk band The Dictators and the heavy metal band Manowar, Ross The Boss!!! We chat all about his childhood in the Bronx, how he picked up a guitar, we talk about the Dictators, Manowar, Manitoba's Wild Kingdom, Death Dealer and the brand new release "Born of Fire" that comes out tomorrow 3/6/20 on AFM records. We dive into what drives him, his work ethic, Ronnie James Dio, Ted Nugent, the 80's, the 90's and the 2000's...Enjoy!

Our guest this Episode are American Poet and Activist Andrea Gibson. We sit down and discuss everything from panic attacks, spiritual practices, coming out, family, therapy, state of mind, addiction, finding the will to live, their writing process, acceptance, presence, and life on the road. Make sure to catch them on Tour now through the spring with their new show "Right Now, I Love You Forever", Enjoy!

Our guest this episode is Stephan Jenkins best known as the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Third Eye Blind. We talk music, art, fame, life, surfing, scooters, San Francisco and New York! The process of fitting in, giving your self permission to suck, Sushi in the dressing room after shows and chat about the most recent release Screamer, upcoming tour and plans for the future! Enjoy