Finding STAX

Just messing around and decided to cover two amazing songs by two of the greatest influential bands ever, The Misfits and Pennywise. This does not do the original songs justice by any means, I just admire the talent and passion behind these gems and wanted to show my appreciation.

This is the episode where Finding STAX chats it up with Kevin Rahm who stars in shows like Lethal Weapon, Mad Men and Desperate Housewives just to name a few. We talk about working in kitchens, golfing, living in Shreveport, and even a story about a litter box gets thrown in there, too. Watch for Kevin in the Netflix movie Clinical (great twists), and this fall when the hit Fox TV show Lethal Weapon returns.

On this fifty-ONEth episode I have the pleasure of meeting up with the hard working band Pinata Protest from San Antonio, TX. Lead singer and accordionist Alvarao Del Norte, bassist Richie Brown, and touring drummer Diego AKA Chrisruptive share touring stories, the history of the name Pinata Protest, having their own beer named after them by local brewing company Freetail Brewing, and having a few of their own songs being featured on a soundtrack for the movie Me Estas Matando Susana (You're Killing Me Susana) starring Gael Bernal Garcia. We also discuss their upcoming EP being released called Cuatro Exitos that will launch the beginning of their national tour including some dates in Mexico, the group's side project Los Callejeros de San Anto, relationships and touring, and tons of other can't miss convos. All of this plus a couple songs for you to cumbia mosh to. Enjoy!

Very honored to have this brave young woman on the show named Liz Chambers. This is the episode where Liz shares her story of battling leukemia, and what gave her hope to want to kick cancer's ass. Great story by an even greater person. For additional info follow Liz on Facebook: LizChambers and on Twitter: @5LizChambers8

This is the episode where Alex and Steve Dave chat it up Daniel (Lead Vocals, Guitar) and Bryan (Drums) from the band The Vegabonds from Nashville, TN. They discuss the infant stages of the band, then moving from Alabama to Nashville, TN to grow the band, followed by teaming up with a Grammy Nominated producer for their last album "What We're Made Of". Also in the convo is a story about a hat, how the band prides themselves on great live performances, good barbecue, a cover song, and an upcoming European tour. Take a ride won't you?

This is the one where us Texas natives (Finding STAX and Johnny P) chat about a Bernie Sanders encounter, working with Al Pacino and Charlie Sheen, Prilosec, and Thunder Cats. We also discuss John's role in the upcoming third season of the groundbreaking television series 25 years in the making, maybe you've heard of it, called Twin Peaks, and the coming soon to HBO, new series from Bill Hader and Alec Berg, called Barry also starring Henry 'The Fonz' Winkler.

After a little hiatus, I caught up with the band I'm Your Density and he gave me a cassette tape of this demo they worked on. Very nostalgic, the tape even had pieces of paper shoved into the two tiny squares to make it a recordable tape. The original tape info was marked out with old school liquid white out. I was curious what was behind it, so I scratched out just a bit and it said something about Menudo?

This is the episode where I talk with the lead singer and bass player Matt from the Canadian punk rock band Deforesters. We discuss how half the band met at a brewery, how they came up with their name from a painting, Star Trek references, the scene and touring life in Canada, and of course how Back to the Future inspired us all. Playing out my conversation with Matt is a song from the band's latest album Leonard called "What Do You Want On Your Tombstone?" You're going to love this dude and the band after hearing this convo. Purchase the band's new album on Bandcamp.com, iTunes, or wherever music is sold pretty much. Follow them on all social platforms using @deforesters 

Enjoy!

This is the episode where Finding STAX talks to the Brothers Sklar about new merchandise, children and music, Michigan University in the early 90s, and commentating ping pong tournaments. Also in the episode is the discussion of how to get NCAA players paid, who is making the run at NBA MVP, and finally a discussion of their upcoming tours and specials that will be available on Seeso. 

This is the episode where we speak to singer/songwriter Matt Pryor from the band The Get Up Kids and New Amsterdams. We discuss collaborations with other artists, tour stories that include Weezer, Green Day and even his own daughter, and kickball in Kansas. We also dive deep into the writing and recording process of Matt's solo work and how he can even write YOU a song! All of this in a very cool episode of Finding STAX that ends with the opening track off his new album Memento Mori called Mary.