Episode 123- Josh Ross from Black Heart Saints! This is a band every rock fan should know. They are extremely talented musicians and songwriters. The band has had two charted songs on rock radio recently, but even their older stuff kicks ass. They have done shows with everyone from Sevendust & Puddle of Mudd to Slash & L.A. Guns. Josh and I discuss how he got in to music and how the band formed as well as some of the more business aspects of working in music such as the band’s beer. 

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Josh's Family Background
02:43 - Musical Influences 
03:27 - Rockstar Life 
04:23 - Playing Music 
05:55 - Early Bands 
08:25 - Finding Guitar Player Mark Sean
10:14 - Black Heart Saints & Songwriting 
12:18 - "Quicksand" Song Inspiration 
14:58 - Pushing to Get Songs on Radio 
16:47 - Van "The SaintSation" & Trailer Theft 
19:03 - South By Southwest 
20:40 - Show with Filter 
21:35 - Jason McMaster & Dangerous Toys 
23:10 - Big Shows - Winery Dogs & Kings X
24:23 - Deen Castronovo & Dead Daisies
25:17 - Blacktop Mojo 
26:20 - Performing with Slash 
27:48 - Huge Show with Steel Panther 
28:45 - Performing Shows Now & Future 
31:15 - John Moyer of Disturbed 
32:30 - Newer Up & Coming Bands 
34:02 - Solo Career & Cover Bands 
35:45 - Black Heart Stout Beer & Business 
37:40 - Pay to Play 
39:30 - Stand Up Comedy in Austin 
41:05 - Troubled Fan 
43:15 - Health Alliance for Austin Musicians 
44:30 - Wrap Up 

Black Heart Saints Website:
https://www.blackheartsaintsmusic.com

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians:
https://www.myhaam.org

Chuck Shute Podcast Website:
http://chuckshute.com

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