In part two, Guitarist and songwriter Chris Vincent decides to flee New Orleans on the forewarning of his girlfriend, "Chris you're gonna die here.' His time in New Orleans had not been for naught. His music was featured on The Real World New Orleans on MTV. He headlined The Tattoos and Blues Festival in Santa Rosa, California. And he enjoyed playing gigs both in New Orleans and across the country. Now back in New Jersey, he began recovery, and endured both the loss of his father and the dissolution of his marriage. With nothing keeping him in Jersey and sobriety shoring his step, he moved back to New Orleans. He's now finished his upcoming album, Good Crook which he says is about "acceptance, moving forward in spite of failure, and embracing the thing that I really am." We discuss the creative direction he took for the coming album and some of the musicians involved, as well as where he draws the line in his own music style and intent. Chris also plays live what will be his first single, Snakes, on his upcoming album Good Crook. 

New album Good Crook dropping August 1st!

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Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, guitarist and songwriter Chris Vincent spent a lot of time sorting life out with his fists. Although it taught him much about life, he benefitted from his family moving when he was thirteen. Monroe Township, New Jersey served a more peaceful setting, conducive to creativity. And it's where he picked up a guitar and began to play. His present day choice of blues wasn't his first inclination. The energy of punk music spoke to the aggression that remained within him. Moving toward jazz and blues, Robert Johnson and Son House eventually replaced The Ramones. And tuning in open G meant he would have to create his own fingerings to suit these styles. Over time, Chris has become a seasoned storyteller whose occasionally cryptic lyrics have at times stared him in the face and confronted him. In part one of our interview, he spins a great tale, playing examples of his notions on guitar for us all to hear. Join us as this roots music pioneer draws us inside his mind.

New album Good Crook dropped August 1st!

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In part two, musician and producer Joey Carbo of WOORMS recalls old band break-ups that involved a girl, recording difficulties, a debilitating handicap, and an overdose. Following these trials, he formed WOORMS, which was supposed to be a temporary foray back into heavy metal. We unpack his long stint in country music with Who By Fire, a band with more pieces and a less heavy feel. We also reflect on his time in punk music and how production and vocal clarity have come to the forefront for him since them. Which is an element that has been incorporated into his production and vocals with WOORMS. He talks about the differences between albums Slake, Twitching, As Prey and Fatalismo. There's so much here to learn. Join us! 

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Joey Carbo has been in many bands over the years, picking up guitar, vocals, keyboard and production along the way. Through his band WOORMS, he currently implements those talents in a unique means of expression. While WOORMS holds its foundations in rock music, their concrete measures are highlighted by an exploratory sound with synth undercurrents and a lack of adherence to traditional time signatures. One could deduce that, once upon a time, Joey was inspired by bands like The Melvins and Soundgarden. But to say WOORMS resembles either is a stretch at best. His capacity to feel the sentiment and harmonics of music at an early age was undeniable. But his future held a battle between his core desires, straying vices, and the pursuits of immaturity. These days, maturity has ushered in an era of clarity and focus for him. And his catalog displays a twisted mind that has the benefit of recollection and introspection. Join us and get to know the complexity of sound that is Joey Carbo!  

https://woorms.bandcamp.com/music

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Musician and DJ Bug Gigabyte has been involved in various forms of sonic exploration and synthesis since middle school. Learning horn, lead and bass guitar, lead him pick up keyboard and play in metal band Coma Dreams. He would eventually dive deep into synthesizers and studio equipment, adding recording and engineering to his repertoire. His first release was a remix back in 2010 on an Alaskan industrial electronic label by the name of CRL Studios. Following that, he experimented with 16 bit sounds coming from a Nintendo DS game. He fed the compositions into a DAW and overlaid live instrumentation. The resulting album landed him signing with Seattle label Wicked Wonderland Records for his album Revelations of the Nintendo Generation. These days, he does recording and engineering work, DJ's, and releases music under the name Sinthetik Messiah and hosts goth and EDM events. Join us to hear more about the colorful creative known as Bug Gigabyte!

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Guitarist and keyboardist Andrew Autin was born in Metairie, Louisiana and raised by fans of crooners like Perry Como and Johnny Mathis. But bands like Metallica and KISS, he will say, changed his life. And through a musician's ear, he sought to pay tribute through the formation of several cover bands playing everything from weddings to corporate events and concert venues. Andrew's bands are the Mojeaux Band, Rock Show NOLA, Phase 5, and The Generators. Rock Show NOLA, for instance, plays covers from six bands only; Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, KISS, Journey Stix and Foreigner. His covers are precise renditions of the originals, down to every single sound, and have landed gigs in places like the superdome for Microsoft and on set for the filming of Contraband with Mark Walberg. His passion for music is unmatched. His acumen in business, as well as music, is something to be admired. And his talent is something for which we should all be thankful. Please join us and experience enthusiasm through the eyes of a gifted instrumentalist! 

Look for The Generators at Jaeger's, Whiskey Cowboy, Cleary Tavern, and The Landing in Slidell.

View schedules or book for his other bands at Mojeauxband.com and Rockshownolarocks.com.

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Bonus Episode: In this episode, saxophonist Dave Mouton sits with our friend and host, Travis Marc, on the Musicians Mentor Podcast. Dave now gigs in his current band, The Dave Mouton Experience and owns Souled Out Music, LLC, a collective of fifty musicians facilitating a wide variety of events. His story is begins in childhood as a wayward youth where his recognition of the saxophone as a device for change takes hold. He reinforces the idea, though contrary to popular belief, that musicians can live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Remaining whole and never losing his passions are some of the things that still motivate him. He is a huge advocate for music promotion in general and is considered a keystone in his hometown for such. Enjoy!

https://www.musicians-mentor.com/

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In part 2, we begin during Karen's formative years in music. She recounts first learning advice that she still lives by as well as common habits that work against the wellbeing of a vocalist. Touring poses a particular challenge because everything is accessible; both good and bad. We discuss a moment on the road that defined her decision to pursue becoming a contestant in season twenty-five of The Voice. The knowledge and experiences gained from such things as wardrobe, stage presence, and timing have proven indelible. Karen's new song "Fix It" just came out this spring, "Blue Cowboy Boots" will be her coming summer release, and her new music video for song "Blue Cowboy Boots" is coming soon (filmed in Louisiana during Mardi Gras).

https://karenwaldrup.com/

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Part one begins in Mandeville, Louisiana where Karen was born and raised. Being so culturally diverse, Southern Louisiana inspired her sensations of freedom as an artist, while her three siblings encouraged her to remain diverse in her pursuit of country music. We discuss the parallels between contrasting music styles and the impact production in religious music, for example, has on her compositions. She shares her childhood experiences that moved her closer to, and started her on a path toward, a beautiful life in music. 

https://karenwaldrup.com/

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Through a series of events, a Washington DC radio DJ by the name of Wayne Kahn came into possession of a box full of Beta tapes. The tapes contained the raw elements of a long since shelved documentary on the Carriere family; one of five main families to bring Zydeco alive. Their descendants would carry the tradition, bringing Zydeco to the world. And the rare footage of intimate family jam sessions and interviews would be the only relic left. He tried for many years to bring the footage to the public, even turning it over to the Smithsonian at one point. But their lack of efforts dissatisfied Wayne, as he has since been on a mission to fund and produce an origin story precious to the heritage of the south. Learn about the commemorative family festival happening soon! Join us as we discuss the trials and victories he has experienced on his quest. 

https://www.zydecobybirth.com/

Wayne Barry Kahn’s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/share/19B1zyDsEj/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I interviewed Wayne two years earlier when his journey was still in its infancy. In this initial episode, we dive deep into the chain of events that started him on his path.  https://neworleansmusicians.podbean.com/e/wayne-kahn/

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