Concerts That Made Us

This week Brian is joined by Danny No No from Big Eleanor Records.

Topics covered include:

Danny No No's music influences and career.

The process of setting up Big Eleanor Records.

The day to day of running a record label.

Homemade Ski Mask.

Music included in this episode:

Back on my Bullshit - Homemade Ski Mask

Outro - Shaw Calhoune

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https://www.instagram.com/bigelrecords

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This week Brian is joined by Robbie Kowal AKA Motion Potion AKA MoPo

Robbie Kowal, also known by his professional names Motion Potion or MoPo, is an American DJ, record producer, and concert promoter. Known for blending electronic music with the genres of funk, hip hop, and psychedelic rock, he first started mixing live in 1995. 

After moving to San Francisco in 1997, he co-founded the concert promotion company Sunset Promotions or SunsetSF in 2001, which became known for producing festivals such as the SF Funk Fest and North Beach Jazz. Since then he has helped found and/or produce festivals and concert nights such as All Shook Down Music Festival, Sea of Dreams NYE, Ghost Ship Halloween, Loveboat Halloween, North Beach Jazz, Festival of the Golden Gate and Mojito Café. According to the Los Angeles Times, in 2006 MoPo was the first DJ to play a silent disco in the United States, and since then he has founded Silent Frisco, a headphone dance concert production company. In 2015, Silent Frisco and SunsetSF merged to become HUSHconcerts, an event production company that now contributes to more than 1000 events per year.

Topics covered include:

How Robbie entered the music industry.

His music career.

How he formed Hush Concerts.

What is Silent Disco.

Adapting and overcoming problems faced by the live events industry during the pandemic.

Find out more here:

https://www.hushconcerts.com/

https://soundcloud.com/mopo

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https://linktr.ee/Concertsthatmadeus 

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This week Brian is joined by singer-songwriter and podcaster Calvin Smith.Calvin has a very interesting podcast called Unquestionable with Calvin Smith. It is all about exploring ancient technology. As a musician he has been playing for 15 years and performing for 4 years. Stick around to hear his debut song "Empty Room" at the end of the episode.Topics covered include:Ancient TechnologyEgyptAtlantisCalvin's Music Career.Find Calvin here:https://linktr.ee/CalvinSmithFind CTMU here:https://linktr.ee/ConcertsthatmadeusIf you would like to support the show you can do so by signing up at https://www.patreon.com/Concertsthatmadeus and you will gain access to a range of benefits including video versions of the episodes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ctmu/message

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This week Brian is joined by MNERVA.

MNERVA talks too much and isn’t afraid to admit it. With his witty lyrics, honest delivery, and energetic production, MNERVA has forged his own lane in the Alternative scene by fusing his rock, hip hop, and musical theatre influences into a cohesive sound. Originally hailing from Germantown, Maryland, MNERVA moved to Nashville in 2015 to hone his craft and debuted as a hip hop artist in early 2020 after going viral by writing a jukebox musical based on the catalog of twenty one pilots. But after enduring the Covid-19 pandemic, MNERVA embraced his rock background and began opening up about his struggles with mental health and his fear of the future. The result is his debut EP, Talk Too Much, a bombastic culmination of five years of personal hardships and self discovery. With this project, MNERVA has finally cemented his sound and is ready to challenge the conventional wisdom of combining rock and hip hop.

Topics covered include:

MNERVA's approach to songwriting.

Mental health and music.

How MNERVA went viral and the outcome.

How MNERVA got into music and much much more.

Find MNERVA here:

SPOTIFY: 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ED0gKMnmDLqSK6EWWJ2ZI?si=0vgzdeC9Q0-PeQ_o9Je6XA&dl_branch=1 

INSTAGRAM: 

https://www.instagram.com/mnerva_official/  

FACEBOOK: 

https://www.facebook.com/IamMNERVA 

YOUTUBE: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzEIr-xv5kfETBGlD2LNgXQ?view_as=subscriber 

WEBSITE: 

https://mnervaofficial.com/

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https://linktr.ee/Concertsthatmadeus

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This week Brian is joined by Arno Carstens, solo musician, artist and lead singer of Springbok Nude GirlsThe Springbok Nude Girls (a.k.a. the Nudies, or the Nude Girls) is a rock band from Cape Town, South Africa. An alternative rock band, the Nude Girls introduced punk rock, ska, acid jazz and heavy metal into their songs, introducing a new world of music to the youth of South Africa in the mid-to-late 1990s.They played their first big gig in September 1994 in Stellenbosch. Since then, the Nude girls have toured extensively. In 2000, the band received a South African Music Award for Best Rock Album (Surpass The Powers). The Nude Girls were voted the Best South Africa rock band in a poll conducted by South African radio station 5FM.They have just released their first studio album in 13 years "Partypocolypse" and with songs such as Emerging Submarines, Crystal Ball and Flashlight, it is clear to see the Springbok Nude Girls are better than ever.Topics covered on this episode include:The new album Partypocolypse.Arno's solo career.The history of the Nude Girls.The best and worst gigs they have played.What it was like sharing the stage with INXS, U2, The Pixies, Simple Minds and much much more.Find Springbok Nude Girls here:https://springboknudegirls.co.za/ https://www.facebook.com/sngofficial https://www.instagram.com/springbok_nude_girls/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0gKABFexGZCqJwZoz_8Dg https://orcd.co/partypocalypsehttps://mongrelrecords1.bandcamp.com/album/partypocalypse-2Find CTMU here:https://linktr.ee/Concertsthatmadeus  If you would like to support the show you can do so by signing up at https://www.patreon.com/Concertsthatmadeus and you will gain access to a range of benefits including video versions of the episodes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ctmu/message

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This week Brian is joined by David Austin.From California to New England and even the southern states, David Austin goes where the music takes him. No gimmicks, no facade; he is a bonafide artist and genuine in his approach with sneakers on the ground, gaining fans one city at a time.  "Traveling the country to play in concert parking lots has taught me a lot," says Austin. "Playing music for people breaks down any barriers and allows you to connect with complete strangers. The more you give to people, the more you'll get back." His music showcases sheer artistry and introspective lyrics, often about or inspired by life as a traveling musician.Topics covered include:David's career and history.Gigs David has played.The Irish Civil War/War of Independance.Find David Austin here:https://www.instagram.com/davidaustinsongs/https://www.tiktok.com/@davidaustinsongs?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/davidaustinsongshttps://www.davidaustinsongs.com/https://fanlink.to/davidaustinFind CTMU here: https://linktr.ee/Concertsthatmadeus If you would like to support the show you can do so by signing up at https://www.patreon.com/Concertsthatmadeus and you will gain access to a range of benefits including video versions of the episodes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ctmu/message

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This week Brian is joined by Butch, Lester and Otis from Six Time LosersSix Time Losers is the band that country music didn't know it needed. They are intricate, organic and genuine – they are who they are; infectious with a distinct sound that creates die hard fans.They have shared the stage with the likes of Gary Allan, American Aquarium, Langhorne Slim and more, and there is no stopping this train.Bringing a big band feel to southern rock, Six Time Losers has released their newest album Only First Names Die. They are vibrant, intricate, introspective and genuine; and the same can be said for this newest musical offering. Only First Names Die is a diverse collection of 12 songs spanning genres like folk and alt-country, and inspirations including life, love and historical retrospection. They even honor former band member Weston Williams with their single, “East Coast Railway,” written by Williams who passed away two years ago.Six Time Losers may be innovative, but their respect for tradition and those who came before is to be admired. The album was recorded at Capricorn Sound Studios’ historic Studio A, where musical stars such as The Allman Brothers Band, Otis Redding III, Charlie Daniels Band and the Marshall Tucker Band have recorded. The studio closed its doors in 1979, with Six Time Losers as one of the first acts to record a full-length album in the studio since its closing.The new Only First Names Die album by Six Time Losers is available everywhere now! For more information on the band and for upcoming tour dates, go to www.sixtimelosers.com. Find Six Time Losers here:www.sixtimelosers.comwww.facebook.com/6timelosershttps://www.instagram.com/6timelosers/https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TdVidO5iGnLCO9mNAcGiT?si=gYn1vh7NQ_CWm7uWGYmWZAFind CTMU here:https://linktr.ee/ConcertsthatmadeusIf you would like to support the show you can do so by signing up at https://www.patreon.com/Concertsthatmadeus and you will gain access to a range of benefits including video versions of the episodes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ctmu/message

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This week Brian is joined by Andy Dowling, podcaster and Bassist for Australia's biggest heavy metal band Lord.

Lord was born out of a rebranding/reshuffle of legendary metal band Dungeon in 2005. Originally as a project to release a wider range of music that they felt wasn't right for Dungeon. Lord is made up of LT - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Mark Furtner - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals, Andy Dowling - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals. They have since gone on to play with Megadeath, Queensrÿche, Nightwish, Nevermore, Saxon and Gamma Ray.

Topics covered in the episode include:

• Andy's podcast "The Andy Social Podcast"

• The history of Dungeon/Lord.

• What its like to join an established band.

• Concerts they have played and much much more.

Find LORD here:

https://www.lord.net.au

https://lordofficial.bandcamp.com

https://www.youtube.com/user/lordofficial

https://www.facebook.com/lordofficial

https://www.instagram.com/lordofficial

https://www.twitter.com/lordofficial

Find Andy here:

https://andydowling.net/

https://open.spotify.com/show/2KeIeCxEfCQpltORsX524o?si=a0f61be881474af7

Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51CpkVo1aQu8oiFlnSEEsr?si=faf8b260413540df

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https://linktr.ee/Concertsthatmadeus

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It is a privilege and an honor for Brian to be joined by Jasmin St Claire on this weeks episode. 

A cultural Icon, adult film star, actress, pro wrestler and music journalist, Jasmin shot to fame as "America's most controversial sex symbol" in the late 1990s after appearing in top selling adult films and quickly became one of the most successful adult film stars ever. With her outlaw rock star image, humor and ability to mock her own stardom she became one of the highest rated guests on Howard Stern's radio show. She entered the world of professional wrestling and became the first female owner to operate and promote a wrestling league, having created the 3PW federation.

She has a life long love of heavy metal stemming from her first concert which happened to be Black Sabbath when she was just nine. She went on to become a heavy metal journalist and has had her own tv show, radio show, written articles for for Yahoo News and Guitar Magazine. She has also served as a veejay for The Metal Scene TV Show, AOL Noisecreep, Inferno TV and Stay Heavy TV.

On this episode we cover:

• Jasmin's new podcast "Krazytrain" where she shares stories from her career.
• Her concert experiences.
• Her friendships and run ins with well known personalities from the music world.
• Her relationship with legendary musician Lemmy and much much more.

This episode is a great taster of Jasmin's podcast Krazytrain where she goes deeper into the stories mention in this episode so be sure to listen and subscribe.

You can find Jasmin here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-train-has-left-the-station/id1586472412?i=1000536500504

http://www.twitter.com/jasminstclaire

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0820580/

http://www.instagram.com/therealjasminstclaire

https://www.facebook.com/jasminstclaire

http://jasminstclaire.blogspot.com/

http://www.youtube.com/user/msjasminstclaire

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This episode is a swapcast with Copper's Corner Podcast. Brian had the pleasure of appearing as a guest on the show and discussing the life of one of his favorite singers of all time Elvis Presley. Tune in to hear all about Elvis's career including some information you won't hear in the documentaries. Copper's Corner Podcast is an amazing podcast and I urge you all to subscribe and listen.

Find Coppers Corner Podcast here:

https://linktr.ee/copperscornerpodcast

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https://linktr.ee/Concertsthatmadeus

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