Metal Chick Podcast

"MetalChick Podcast - 3 Things Your Sound Guy Wishes You Wouldn’t Do with Jason Lueck Pt 2"

In this Part 2 of a two part interview with Wisconsin music scene veteran Jason Lueck of Breezy Point Sound and Light stops by.

He shares his top three pet peeves as a sound guy. Then we flip the table and he shares 2 things he wishes bands would actually do.

And then we chat for some ideas for upcoming episodes and how people don't realize how many moving parts actually make up the local music industry.

*Disclaimer: Breezy Point Sound does not represent all sound companies, he is sharing HIS opinions and pet peeves.

"Metal Chick Podcast - Jason Lueck of Breezy Point Sound and Light Co Part 1"

A veteran in the Wisconsin music scene, Jason Lueck of Breezy Point Sound and Light stops by this week, we talk about how his sister’s friends gave him the nudge he needed in the musical direction.

He shares which band he’s seen live the most, I decide to start a podcast bucket list, and we discuss the first two musicians added to it.

And of course the transition from band musician to band sound guy. He's honest when I ask him what sets Breezy Point Sound apart from other sound companies. And why it’s important to consistently hire the same sound company.

Plus advice for bands who are on a budget, how to get the best sound for your event.

• Breezy Point Sound Website
• Breezy Point Sound Facebook

Metal Chick Podcast Episode 034 - Bonus Episode: On Tour with Nevalra

We’re live at Frank’s Power Plant in Milwaukee with the band members of Nevalra.

They share what life is like while on tour.

Day long practices, kicking off the Slash The Summer Tour, their biggest concern while on the road besides getting their gear stolen, travel habits and touring life.

 

 

Metal Chick Podcast Episode 033 - Michael Schaub, Lead Singer for Black Frost talks Math Metal.

In this episode we're talking to Michael Schaub, a single dad who has his hands full with a ton of different projects.

And then he explains what math metal is and how it applies to metal music in general.

Links:

• Michael Schaub Facebook
• Amillennial Facebook
• Black Frost Facebook
• Order Of Unukalhai Facebook
• Stone Crow Facebook
• Suffer In Black Facebook

 

Metal Chick Podcast - Metal Grill closes, shows in limbo & out of the box marketing with Chuck Madsen & John Hodge

What the hell just happened? The local metal community was rocked by a facebook post written by the Metal Grill's owner stating the bar was closing effective immediately with no notice to staff, promoters or bands.

Chuck Madsen and John Hodge join me to chat about several things including speculating about what actually happened, contracts, the Crush Point album release party we were planning for September at the Metal Grill, the effort the owners put in behind the scenes, and how other bars are stepping up to book some of these shows left in limbo.

And then we start talking about ideas bars, bands, podcasts and everyone else can do to help market upcoming events.

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Scott Eames of Nevalra - Talking pranksters, endorsements and the #SlashTheSummerTour

 

Scott stops by to chat about Nevalra's upcoming 2 week whirlwind tour which kicks off in Madison, WI.

We talk about how he got into music, how the band got started and he shares a hilarious prank story.

Join us at Frank's Power Plant, Sunday July 9 - and watch this killer band take the stage at 8pm!

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Metal Chick Podcast - Andrew Gasiorowski, Juggling an Iron Maiden Tribute Band with a Hard Rock Cover Band

Andrew stops by to chat about being a lead singer for two completely different bands. He shares how he started out as a bass player but found his true love as a vocalist.

Then we chat about the differences of both bands, and how he juggles duties for both.

Links:

• Aces High - a Tribute to Iron Maiden Facebook
• Aces High Summerfest Gig July 2
• Insane Octane Facebook

"Craig Nienas of Bray Road, Mental Health Benefits & How a Bad Situation Set Him On The Path to Being a Musician"

How he learned to play the guitar while in prison and how it refocused him in a positive direction. How when he got out he honed his craft and got his life together.

How Bray Road got started and some of the troubles he’s had getting to where the final line up got to be and how important the right group of guys is.

We talk about how NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) organized a mental health benefit and why they went with metal bands.

We talk about spending those promo dollars to keeping it fresh and the sad state of the Milwaukee “micro scene”. And his number 1 tip for bands looking to gig out more.

And of course he shares how the band got it's name and why Twitter is awesome and Facebook sucks.

"MetalChick Ep 028 - Jimmy Berdine Drummer for Kickin Valentina talks touring Europe, Red Light District Shenanigans & 200 Pound Strippers"

This week I am chatting up Jimmy Berdine, who ended up in Hot-lanta, Georgia at an early age and put together a gritty, hard rock, touch of blues band.

He shares how working with promotion companies can land you gigs all over the country and that they love playing the midwest because we are so rock and metal friendly, how they "backline" their instruments when gigging overseas. And how a tiny venue called Rare Guitar in Münster, Germany blew their mind.

Pre-order June 16 their new album "Imaginary Creatures" which comes out August 11, 2017.

Links:

• Kickin Valentina Facebook
• Kickin Valentina Twitter
• Kickin Valentina Instagram
• Kickin Valentina Youtube

"Metal Chick Podcast - 027 - John Hodge - Vocalist for Crush Point, Heavy Metal Cover Band"   This week I have the pleasure of chatting with one of my favorite local musicians, John Hodge - lead vocalist of metal cover band Crush Point. He shares his story of how he went from sax player to screamer and how he answered an ad for lead vocalist on a whim that would change his life forever.   We talk about how  a band that covers music by Slayer, Pantera and has a hard time getting gigs. And about how they are making a slow transition into original music. About the creative process and who is doing the behind the scenes heavy lifting for the album, as well as how they are melding the different metal styles so that the overall album has something for everyone.   He shares his #1 tip for transitioning from a cover band to an original band.   The intro stinger is Crush Point's "One Round In The Chamber" off their upcoming release "Another Day Down.

Links:

• John Hodge Facebook
• Crush Point Facebook