Mouthful of Graffiti

Today on the show I’m sitting down with three well-oiled and seasoned local, original artists from none other than Harford County, Maryland. 

These three pickled lads have run the gauntlet, from covers to originals and have provided inspiration to countless up-and-coming artists. 

Bands like Vicious Wishes, Think Again and Starbelly resonate with the local music scene because their good vibrations connected in a way that made them unforgettable. 

I wouldn’t likely have to introduce them to anyone in the local scene, but for the sake of our out of state and international listeners, let’s give a jolly good MOG welcome to John Adams, Dennis Schocket and Dan Houtz.

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Jess Simmonson, Julia Eakes, Samantha Jednorski and Eric Bray Jr. from Phoenix Festival Theater's Fiddler on the Roof stopped by for a quick episode to talk about their upcoming production, opening on SEP 20 | 7 PM at the Harford Community College (Amoss Center).

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Today on the show I’m sitting down with the man, the myth and the legend of everyone’s favorite local sandwich shop and burger joint, Vagabond Sandwich Company, Mr. Ben Meyers. Ben remains unconventional, unpolitical and authentically himself. 
 
His style is the happy blend of rustic and urban, garnished with gobs of fun. Beneath it all, and something he’d likely downplay, is a hidden layer of business acumen that has made him successful in all of his pursuits.
 
He's a fun-loving cook, business owner and serves his community with whatever available time he has left; and, today, he’s taking time out of his busy week to talk to us about how it all got started, what’s next and his upcoming and annual Sandwich Stock event. 

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Are you ready for a shot of pure adrenaline? Get ready to crank up the volume because Bad Mary is back! This New York punk powerhouse is bringing their explosive sound to the Mouthful of Graffiti podcast. That's right, Amanda Mac and Mike Staub are here to talk about their new reimagined EP, "Better(er) Days." 
 
Think The Ramones meets Green Day with a sprinkle of Blondie. It's punk perfection! And this is on the heels of their 2023 release, “Trash and Glamour.” Don't miss this electric interview. Now, sit back, smear your make-up, tease your hair and immerse yourself in this follow-up interview with Bad Mary!

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A quick promotional episode to support Double Groove Brewing's 4th Annual Beer, Vinyl & Vittles Arts and Music Festival benefiting the Harford Community Action Agency on SEP 7 | 12 - 8 PM. 

On this episode, I sat down and spoke with Michael SummerSesh, brewmaster and vocalist for Harford County favorites, Point Break Band.

Check it out!

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Today on the show I’m sitting down with a drumming legend in the indie rock n’ roll community, Ms. Aixa Vilar of Go Betty Go. Go Betty Go has been a staple in the West Coast music scene for over 20 years. 
 
Yes, 20 years; partying and rockin’ alongside bands like The Dollyrots, Bad Mary, The Muffs and more. Indie rock is a family, an aesthetic and a way of life; it’s a culture that Hollywood movies are made about to reflect upon and try to understand, though they often get it wrong. 
 
In four days, Go Betty Go will be kickin’ things off with their "Party at Sea" music video. Join me in welcoming Aixa Vilar to the Mouthful of Graffiti podcast! 

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Today on the show I’m sitting down with the president and founding member of the local Scottfield Theatre Company, Ms. Becky Titelman, along with two of the stars of the upcoming musical, School of Rock, featuring Lucky Marino and Liz Marion.  
 
All three have a lot of experience in theater and know how to put on a quality production. I’ve known and worked with Becky for a lot of years. If there’s one thing you can count on, she isn’t going to have her name on or associated with anything that she isn’t proud of and doesn’t R-O-C-K.
 
I’m happy to have them all on the show this morning, so join me in welcoming, Lucky Marino, Liz Marion and Becky Titelman of the Scottfield Theatre onto the Mouthful of Graffiti podcast. 

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Today on the show I’m sitting down with enough folk-rock heart to convince even the most cynical musician into believing, ‘Rock n’ Roll didn’t die, our priorities did.’ 
 
I’ve often said that rock n’ roll isn’t a genre, it's an invocation of social change, with one’s heart on full display. It’s as much punk rock as it is soul. 
 
I can’t think of three original artists who carry the torch of being genuine singer-songwriters to the Olympic flame more than Shelby Blondell, Mike Smith & Shane Grimm. 
 
They are as authentic as they are charming and as real as they are artistic. They know the power of an honest song. I couldn’t be happiest to have them on the show. Join me in welcoming Shane Grimm, Mike Smith & Shelby Blondell to the Mouthful of Graffiti LIVE at Reb Records! 

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Today on the show I’m sitting down with a local up-and-coming alternative rock n’ roll group who call themselves Made From Meteors. This Mid-Atlantic quartet fuses rock, funk and blues and they’ve already started impacting the local music scene with their hooky brand of space-themed space rocks. 
 
They are a reminder to explore the limitless of rock n’ roll. Colin Walters holds down the low end, while Scott Blecman pounds away on the skins, sending his good vibrations into the atmosphere.

On July 16th, their EP album ‘Origins’ will drop and, so long as our satellites remain in place, you’ll be able to hear it anywhere you stream. It’s a pleasure to have them on. Join me in welcoming Made From Meteors to the Mouthful of Graffiti podcast. 

As always, thank you to Double Groove Brewing, Vagabond Sandwich Company, Music Land Store, Heather Sipes - Baltimore Decal Gal, [the gone, but never forgotten] Black Eyed Suzie's, REB Records-MD & Caprichos Books

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Today on the show I’m sitting down with Mark and Lisa Moody of a popular local brewery, Double Groove Brewing.  Mark and Lisa are not just brewmasters, they are tireless supporters of our local talent and have been growing at a meteoric velocity since [at least] 2019. I remember talking to Lisa at the genesis of Double Groove Brewing and could tell they had big plans, and this wasn’t a ‘Flash in the Pan’ idea; it was something that would eventually take Harford County by storm and, in a few short years, they’ve done exactly that. Blending music with beer and beer with community, Double Groove Brewing is a force that everyone who loves a good time should be out to support. I’m thrilled to finally have them on the show. Join me in welcoming Mark and Lisa to the Mouthful of Graffiti podcast. 

As always, thank you to Double Groove Brewing, Vagabond Sandwich Company, Music Land Store, Heather Sipes - Baltimore Decal Gal, [the gone, but never forgotten] Black Eyed Suzie's, REB Records-MD & Caprichos Books

Sponsored by the Harford County Cultural Arts Board.