East Coast Tour Stories (Part 1) | Eat the Brick Podcast w/ Nick Lutsko

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In this episode of the Eat the Brick Podcast, Randy sits down with songwriter and touring artist Nick Lutsko to break down his recent East Coast tour.

Nick is now a multiple award-winning commercial songwriter with a growing reputation as a unique voice in independent music and comedy. After wrapping a run of shows up and down the East Coast, joined by Randy, the conversation dives into what really happens on the road: the highs, the crowds, and the moments you don’t see on stage.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series covering the full east coast tour.

Nick Lutsko and the 100k Band’s West coast Tour begins in July, you can keep up with him at www.nicklutsko.com

2026 Lutsko Dates

5/30 - Gainesville, FL

7/9- San Diego, CA

7/10 - Hollywood, CA

7/11 - Berkeley, CA

7/12 - Felton, CA

7/14 - Sacramento, CA

7/16 - Bend, OR

7/17 - Seattle, WA

7/18 - Portland, OR

If you’re into songwriting, touring life, indie artists, or the behind-the-scenes reality of live music, Eat The Brick is for you.

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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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👉 Drop a comment if you’ve seen Monrovia live or caught Tyler on the road

This was a fun day, we'd already recorded one Podcast earlier that day, then Tyler came with Joel and I as we did a Radio interview about Eat The Brick. Then we came back and did these 2 podcasts back to back. Hanging with Tyler is a lot of fun and he gives some great insight into the ins and outs of being a touring musician. 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 Monrovia, discovering new music podcasts, or just love hearing real stories from working musicians… you’re in the right place. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with artists, musicians, and scene builders 👉 Drop a comment if you’ve seen Monrovia live or caught Tyler on the road

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The conversation turns into a funny discussion centered around one question, Do you go talk to your musical heroes or leave them alone?

If you’ve ever been to a festival, chased a set, or debated walking up to an artist you admire—this episode is for you.

🎧 Perfect for:

• Bluegrass fans

• Jam band fans

• Independent musicians

• Festival lovers

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On this episode of the Eat the Brick Podcast, longtime friend Tyler Martelli joins us to talk about the importance of friendship and “the hang,” discovering the truth about his Italian heritage, and earning a new nickname along the way.

Stage fright before a show, is it a mountain or a molehill?

In this episode of the Joel and Randy Eat the Brick podcast, we get into a long discussion about pre-show nerves, performance anxiety, and what it feels like right before going on stage. Joel confesses that his stage fright is a molehill that can be overcome and harnessed, while Randy shares his ongoing struggle with pre-show anxiety as a performing musician.

If you're a musician, performer, or anyone dealing with stage fright or performance nerves, this episode breaks down both sides of the mindset.

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