In this episode, we talk to our friend Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar) about the annual Spotify statistics flurry, gauging the value of streams from a business perspective, validation as a songwriter in seeing high numbers of streams, changing songs from recorded versions, and the use of backing tracks when performing live. Plus, legacy bands changing members, sounds and clothes falling out of fashion, and downsizing gear as one gets older.

Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in Little Caesar and The Cruzados. He also teaches either in person or via skype. You can contact him here

https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia

https://www.instagram.com/marktremalgia/

https://www.facebook.com/LittleCaesarOfficial

Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions

https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12

In this episode, most of the Arizona based band Vacant Skies talks about releasing full length albums despite shorter attention spans, the live scene in Arizona the financial difficulties of touring in the west, the importance of technical ability, and combining different styles of music. Plus, UFOs in Arizona, songwriting and band dynamics, and the importance of setting goals.

You can check out Vacant Skies at the following locations:

https://vacantskiesaz.com/

https://www.instagram.com/vacantskies_Az/

https://www.facebook.com/VACANTSKIESAZ/

https://vacantskiesaz.bandcamp.com/

https://www.allegedlyrecords.com/vacant-skies

Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions

https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12

https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu

https://www.facebook.com/Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job-podcast-107924851339602

In this episode, we talk to our old pal Mark Tremalgia about being inspired or discouraged by other musicians, the dream of being a rock star versus being a musician, and the frustrations inherent in learning and practicing. Plus, is practice enough or is there a gift, where inspiration comes from, middle aged rock star wannabees, and musicians with heydays in the past.

Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in Little Caesar and The Cruzados. He also teaches either in person or via skype. You can contact him here

https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia

https://www.instagram.com/marktremalgia/

https://www.facebook.com/LittleCaesarOfficial

Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions

https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12

In this episode, Rob Huddleston of Ann Beretta talks about the difficulty of band names, being the "driving force" of a band, getting your music heard pre-internet, the importance of touring and playing live, and resurrecting a band after a hiatus. Plus, the evolution of creating goals, the experience of signing to labels like Lookout, the scene in Richmond VA, Star wars preferences, and putting out a live record with DCxPC.

You can check out Rob and Ann Beretta at the following locations:

http://annberetta.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AnnBeretta/

https://www.instagram.com/annberetta/

Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions

https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12

https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu

https://www.facebook.com/Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job-podcast-107924851339602

In this episode, Vincent Tweten of Phobophilic talks about the challenge of writing lyrics for metal, the importance of a message, organic versus modern production techniques, signing to a bigger label as a marker of success, and clichés in metal including logo design. Plus, the live scene in North Dakota, how waiting for success doesn’t work, and day job freedom.

You can check out Vincent and Phobophilic at the following locations:

https://phobophilic.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/phobophilic/

https://www.instagram.com/phobophilic_/?hl=en

https://prostheticrecords.com/artists/phobophilic

Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions

https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12

https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu

https://www.facebook.com/Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job-podcast-107924851339602

In this episode, Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain of influential metal band Voivod talks about joining the band after being a fan from age 11, the challenges of replacing Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, writing new music versus playing catalog, studying music and now teaching, and being the only metal band to ever play a jazz fest. Plus, being a freelance musician and managing different projects, the influence of Japanese culture and Ultraman fandom, and keeping both fans and the band engaged in the music.

You can check out Daniel and Voi Vod at the following locations:

https://www.voivod.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Voivod/

https://www.instagram.com/voivodofficial/?hl=en

https://www.danmongrain.com/en/home

https://www.facebook.com/dan.mongrain.7/

https://www.instagram.com/dan_mongrain/

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

Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions

https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12

https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu

https://www.facebook.com/Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job-podcast-107924851339602

For gigantic episode number 150, we chat with old pal Charlie about getting into podcasting, trying to grow audiences when creating art, attempting to be a musician to make money and trying to break through the noise, and the importance of focusing on yourself. Plus, frustrations with lack of opportunity, the concept of fair treatment, developing a gimmick, and wondering if all press is good press.

Charlie is the Musical Director at Garage Band U and plays in the Chicago area based band Radar. Their latest album is called "Goodnight Nurse"

https://www.belowthecollar.com/radar

https://www.facebook.com/RadarChicago/

https://radarchicago.bandcamp.com/

https://katzulhu.com/radar

You can contact Charlie for drum lessons at https://www.patreon.com/Challz and charliethorntondrums.com

Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions

https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12

https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu

In this episode, Scott Pasch of the label DCxPC Live talks about the positive and negatives of Florida Man, what it means to get a PhD in Education, the value of the punk rock community, and trying to lose as little money as possible when starting a label. plus, managing time, making money and being creative, choosing projects to take on, and dealing with social media.

You can check out DCxPC Live at the following locations:

https://dcxpclive.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking

https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live/

https://twitter.com/dcxpcl

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8mf5u54v2NrgdlHZ9JyNNg

Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions

https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12

https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu

https://www.facebook.com/Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job-podcast-107924851339602

In this episode, we talk to our old pal Mark Tremalgia from Belgium where he is on tour with Little Caesar. Mark talks about Illness while on tour and getting "stage health" to play, mixed emotions when reaching tour end, giving away 250 picks, and people wanting stuff as a measure of success. Plus, restroom etiquette, the mental impact of technical difficulties, swallowing hair, and the "shredder bracket competition" featuring stories about Kevin DuBrow and Warren Di Martini.

Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in Little Caesar and The Cruzados. He also teaches either in person or via skype. You can contact him here

https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia

https://www.instagram.com/marktremalgia/

https://www.facebook.com/LittleCaesarOfficial

Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions

https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12

In this episode, legendary vocalist of The Dwarves, Blag Dahlia talk about the persona of Ralph Champagne and releasing an outlaw country album, aliases, writing novels and the creation of characters, and exploring different avenues of expression. Plus, desires for commercial success, signing with Sub Pop,  notoriety of The Dwarves impacting projects now, and how being the bad guy can be profitable.

You can check out Blag and Ralph Champagne at the following locations:

https://www.blagdahlia.com/

http://thedwarves.com/

https://twitter.com/thedwarvesband

https://dwarves.merchtable.com/music/vinyl/signed-blag-dahlia-introducing-ralph-champagne-vinyl-lp/?

Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions

https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12

https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu

https://www.facebook.com/Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job-podcast-107924851339602