This was a pretty fun day, we’d recorded a Podcast with Tyler earlier in the day and then he came along with Joel and I as we did an Interview

What’s it like to go from the local scene to playing packed rooms with one of the fastest-rising indie bands?

On this episode of Eat the Brick, we sit down with guitarist Tyler Martelli, who’s been on the road with Monrovia as their momentum has exploded over the last two years.

Tyler shares what it’s really like behind the scenes—touring, leveling up as a musician, and playing bigger stages night after night. We get into the growth of Monrovia, what separates bands that make it from those that don’t, and how the grind of the road shapes you as a player.

If you’re a fan of jam bands, indie rock, bluegrass, or the Chattanooga music scene, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it takes to break through—and what happens after you do.

🎧 Whether you’re here for insider info on Monrovia, discovering new music podcasts, or just love hearing real stories from working musicians, you’re in the right place.

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