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The Navajo Live in East County San Diego invited The Dusty Futon to cover their Singer Songwriter Showcase that happened on October 21st, 2018. Spicy's hubby was chosen to perform so we happily obliged! Their next one is on November 18th, 2018...so put it in your calendar now!

The Singer Songwriter Showcase has a unique design to its presentation and gives you access to three different artists, all playing one song at a time, taking turns, for an entire hour. The Navajo Live puts this event on monthly for San Diego's local talent! And...they do much more than that...

This first Episode of the 10/21 event features Navajo Live's owner Chris Heaney talking about the event and other things the Navajo Live does for local talent.

Craig Shannon, future Dusty Futon guest, talks briefly on mic before having to set up to perform.

Michael Dwyer joins us to share his thoughts on the showcase.

Jon Campos and Spicy tell a story about a recent trip up to LA.

Look out NEXT WEDNESDAY for another Navajo Live Singer Songwriter Showcase 10/21 Episode!

Take a look at their calendar at www.navajolive.com/calendar for all the events they have!

From the moment he walked in you could tell he had something to say. Soup shared story after story as Dirty and Big Jon chatted him up about everything from why he's called "Soup" to copyright and licensing concerns. There was so much extra content that we will have to share it on our Patreon.com/TheDustyFuton page for our Patrons! Don't worry, there's plenty of teachable moments in this episode.

Soup's first single "Don't Shoot The Messenger" actually solidified his stage name...fans started calling him "Soup The Messenger" after that track got some play and it just stuck. Plus, it helps him stand out. We played two tracks from his latest EP, "Privately 4 The Public," and his BRAND NEW single that dropped in June, "One of Many." It gets emotional, you will learn something, and you might hear your new favorite song...

07:52 - "Rap Shore" 24:08 - "One of Many" 38:10 - "Mixed Emotions"

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Oliver James et al begin this episode with a LIVE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE! We also get an exclusive performance of their new song "Swimming Horses" with drummer Rick Slinkard playing a wearable Cajon. The group has been together for a year or so, but the Oliver James band has been around for around seven years. In 2016 their second record, "What Have We Learned," saw the hit single "The More You Love, The More You Live" hit #1 on Internet Radio! Their new album was yet to be named (as of the recording of this episode) but features a brand new song "Swimming Horses" and we get a LIVE ACOUSTIC performance of it.

We chat about everything from playing the fair to the key of "A hashtag minor" and everything in between. Oliver James is backed up by John Cartmill on Lead Guitar, Brett Lecine on Keys, Paul Backes on Bass, and Rick Slinkard on Drums! With the new album coming out shortly pay attention to their calendar on OliverJamesMusic.com for details and where to see them!

09:49 - "Seven Billion Hearts" 25:40 - "Swimming Horses" (ACOUSTIC LIVE)44:15 - "The More You Love, The More You Live"

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Gabe and Gallie of Digital Lizards of Doom breakdown the TWO YEAR process for their BRAND NEW album! (Listen to the end for how to get a PHYSICAL COPY sent to you) "Lizards and Labyrinths" only released in September but has already been selling like crazy! The album was literally worked on all over the world, seeing some production time in Australia and the UK, as well as the States. The group doesn't stop at just music...there's an entire character set behind the music, with Dizzy and Commander Echo being the hero and villain of a Graphic Novel due out in December. You can find more about that via their website DLODWorld.com

Dirty Disciple's Record Label Noize Cartel Records signed them a few years ago and has worked hard to get them to this point. We talk about the trials and tribulations of a two-year album project, and the idea of breaking it down to simpler forms. It's worth nothing that these guys have also partnered with Bolt Brewery in the past for their limited run of "Digital Belgium of Doom" beer. We preview some of the tracks from this powerful album.

09:35 - "Make a Toast" 27:19 - "Betsey Babe The Fashion Queen" 43:15 - "Rexually Frustrated"

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This Blues-Based Rock and Roll band got started by a chance meeting at a Karaoke dive bar. So...we've coined Sometimes Julie as a "Dive Band!" The band's name originated from that same place; however, it took about 6 months before they figured out what to call it. Monica and Rick casually tell that story in this episode. Basically, as Monica puts it, "We're all just aspiring to be Julie." They began as just the two of them but quickly expanded their sound while developing the band's focus. Sappy love songs were the start of Monica's writing, but the team worked together on their writing and developed "Head First," an album that ended up winning them multiple awards!

We play three songs off of their newest album titled "Breaking" and break down (pun not intended) their writing and inspirations. Especially one line that Big Jon picks up on. The power and emotion they pack into these songs might give you chills or inspire you...and the musicianship of their complement might just blow your mind. Alberto with his monster leads and Bruce with his killer bass lines. Their drummer is new, so we don't get to hear John's licks quite yet, but they're heading into the studio for more recordings soon, and you can always find out where to go and see them at www.sometimesjulie.com

09:54 "Breaking" 26:58 "In My Bones" 42:04 "Picking Up The Pieces" The Dusty Futon, LLC is focused on providing FREE tools and exposure to LOCAL and INDEPENDENT artists in the Southern California through networking. If you love what we do and want to support us, please consider viewing our Patreon page at Patreon.com/TheDustyFuton. You can always find us at www.DustyFuton.com and email us at [email protected]

Collision Creation is a unique Duo of Pop/EDM crossover music that is made by the 'Keyboard Player' Patrick using REAL "Old School" methods! Patrick DOESN'T USE A COMPUTER! He didn't realize how unique and his style of music is in this day and age, but he finds out as Dirty Disciple and Big Jon break down his music and techniques in this episode. He was hesitant to even accept the label "Producer"... Even Jackie, the other half of this duo, admits that Patrick does most of the work! You may or may not like their music, but the passion and humility they display will win your heart.

Jackie is the voice (and the moves) behind the group as Patrick's hands are flying all over the place. He manually (NO COMPUTER) adjust dials and faders on his VINTAGE Roland keyboards while PERFORMING! SERIOUSLY...Who does that? You can definitely sense the love they have for their music. We listen to a few tracks from their first EP "Green Boots and Mustard Shirts" that's available for purchase or listening to via their ReverbNation page. They are also all over the Social Media platforms. Just search "Collision Creation" and you'll find them...

09:48 - "Secret Time" 22:26 - "Closer" 39:30 - "Flash Juku"

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Rick and Andy might be the lead writers of this Cover Band turned Original, but George and Bjorn definitely contribute something to The Jackstones other than their instruments. The Jackstones turned original in 2014 but these guys have been playing together for over a decade before that happened. The band name back then was "The Clams"...and they had a female lead singer. THAT RIGHT THERE should tell you the tone of our conversation...

We start with barely getting through intros as Big Jon can't seem to find his notes, and Spicy is nowhere to be found, but we easily get right into the swing of it thanks to this feral foursome of fun guys! Bjorn barely gets a word in edgewise as Andy and George dominate the conversation while we talk about their two albums. Their first album, "What Brings You Here", got them a nomination for "Country Album of the Year" with the IMA'a (even though they aren't really country) and they just kept going. We play their hit single from that album, "She Dyed It Red," and then listen to two tracks from their newest album, "Love Badly".

09:53 - "Sounds Like Chains" 24:16 - "She Dyed It Red" 44:42 - "Every Apple Does Get Bitten Eventually"

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Rodney IS Merc The Master of Seven! His retro beats and clean styles are a breath of fresh air straight out of the 90's. Rodney Dixon has finally been able to release his tracks from about 25 years ago! This goldmine of retro sounds takes you back to a time when hip-hop was at the experimental days. "Merc The Master of Seven Featuring Atoma the Solar Superhero" is a project of Rodney's. One that has more depth to it than most artists could dream of. From his involvement in the Solar industry to the production of his tracks, Rodney has a plan for everything...

He started young...and even admits his first tape was "embarrassing" BUT, there was something there. Rodney now calls it "Solartainment"...a mix of Funk and Hip-Hop. Now with 28 years experience, he wants to keep this dream moving forward! He's promised that we will see more of Atoma - The Solar Superhero!

You can find the songs and some of the topics below:

6:08 - Where'd "Merc" come from? 7:01 - "Queen Hottie" 16:25 - Rodney dishes some major name drops and talks influences 20:45 - "So Rare" 26:35 - We talk his writing process 41:20 - Rodney explains more about his Solar concepts 43:23 - "Desperate Moon"

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Lindsay White has experienced many tough lessons in life. Rather than let them get her down, she turned towards music and activity. A proficient basketball player turned boxer that ends up scaring Tyler and she makes beautiful music with her instruments. She seems to do everything...except spinning plates!

This Bakersfield native came to us via Reverbnation and even though Tyler started early with the dick jokes, Lindsay never missed a beat and showed him who was boss of this episode. Make sure to check her out on Reverbnation and at her website. You can track her performances there as well, and she's a busy girl!

We play three songs from her album "Lights Out" and you can find them during the podcast at the following times:

11:28 - "Surrogate" 25:30 - "My Beast" 41:25 - "Rubber Band Gun"

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Latin Grammy nominated artist Manny Cepeda is one of the most professional musicians you can come across. With FIVE generations of music in his blood and over 50 years personal experience he can write some of the most demanding and technical music out there. Manny hasn't done anything other than music since he's been on this earth! AND...he's maintained an independence of music the entire time. He began his venture to the states in Illinois, barely speaking english, and ending up in the Navy traveling the world with the Navy Bands...he has seen it all.

Manny has opened for incredible talents like Tito Puente, Sammy Davis Jr., and Arturo Sandoval...even getting Arturo to record some amazing horn lines on this new album! This new album, Padre Querido, has been nominated for a Latin Grammy, showing the strength of his musical compositions. Everyone knows you have to work hard to be a musician, and Manny definitely works hard...but he also has the technical knowledge and the world experience to ensure his high energy and powerful arrangements are recorded and performed to his exact standards.

WE play three songs from his 2017 album "Padre Querido" (Available everywhere) and you can find them during the podcast at the following times:

6:10 - "El Mero, Mero" 26:18 - "Padre Querido" 46:25 - "Chango y Yemaya"

We are not just a podcast, we are a platform dedicated to the advancement of the Local Music Scene - and LOCAL COMMUNITY as a whole! Support us by buying MERCH at our MERCH PAGE: www.dustyfuton.com/merch and download and Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, TuneIn or FOLLOW US on SPOTIFY and iTunesRadio!

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