Guzz Andrade of Silver Dose talks about growing up in Sao Paulo, Brazil and how a bootleg copy of a Nirvana album sparked something in him that will never die. Listen in as we discuss his South American roots, how he came to Louisiana, and what he has done to stay fluent and relevant in the world of rock and roll. 

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Guitarist Steve Mignano of bands Drab and Garguts speaks on gaining a discipline in music, his moment of Zen touring with blues harmonica player Johnny Reed, his current heavy metal New Orleans bands, the 19 yr old novice within him that just won't die, and so much more. Join us and hear about how he walks the line between paying the bills and retaining his creative expression. 

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David McBurnett is mainly known for being a producer in music television, but has also worked in the festival and production side of the music business for decades. Playing guitar alongside Duke Edwards, he toured nationally with a travelling musical commune called Papa Dukie and the Mud People, coming to settle in Wallace, Louisiana. Where the music at a black Baptist wake would cement his place in the groove. We discuss his involvement in video production for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival for over forty years, his first national show featuring Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, and Ray Charles, and his coming television series "There Will Be Dancing" depicting the history of music and heritage from a New Orleans perspective. 

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I had the opportunity to sit down with Eric Fox and Mike Dawsey of Pious at Eric's shop, Turning Point Tattoos in Mandeville, Louisiana. We discussed how they met and how the band came to be, as well as what aspirations they share in the band's direction. We got to discuss the upcoming album and sorted through what works and what doesn't work for them. Join us for a laid back look at an enduring metal band in the midst of a new and interesting album. 

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Saxophonist Christopher Burton plays in so many bands these days. And they run the gamut from the New Orleans Concert Band to Purikura Panic, an anime cover band. As a child, he was exposed to much gospel, as well as the likes of Minnie Riperton, Etta James, and Sam Cooke. Submersing himself in everything extracurricular, he walks us through his life overcoming spinal meningitis and partial deafness, to the many ways he found to stay fluent and grow as a musician, and brings us up to date on teaching music and the many bands he is in today. You will not find a stronger work ethic or a more genuine person!

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Originally from Madison, Ohio, violinist Justin Curry has come to settle in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming from an extremely musical family, he's played violin professionally since he was sixteen years old. From classical, to bossa nova, to traditional Asian music, he has played many genres on several continents. We discuss Vienna, Tokyo, and New Orleans musical atmospheres, citing the characteristics and nuances of each. He hopes to develop his own music venue at a newly acquired building on Royal street in the French Quarter. And he brings with him a maintained style that is unto itself.  

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Steve Staples of The Iceman Special has travelled the country in pursuit of his passion for music; several times over. At one time even packing up into an RV and setting off with no destination other than music itself. Between his immeasurable talent, and his immense amount of experience, he has found that sweet music in the psychedelic tapestry that is The Iceman Special. And anyone who has seen their shows will understand why, along with his band mates, Steve is something unique; and has a story to tell that is deserving of your time. We are fortunate to have a band like The Iceman Special as site members. A big thank you goes out to Euclid Records for allowing us their stage to record this interview, and to manager Wes Keith for making sure it all came together! 

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Now living in Louisiana, Tylar Cash (a.k.a. Oktober Sky) grew up in Modesto, California. He brings with him a unique mixture of emo-rap/ rock with pop sensibilities and an aim to nurture a better version of self from everyone. Armed with a mic and a vision, and through hard work and constant refinement of his own talent, he has managed to release three professional music videos and four produced songs in a short amount of time. Join us and gain an understanding of his perspective on current music and the sonic direction he envisions for the future. 

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Wayne Kahn was a radio DJ up in D.C. for a number of years. And at one time he owned a music label, Right On Rhythm, subsequently acquired by the Smithsonian Folkways. Not that long ago, he came into possession of a collection of Betamax tapes containing hours of footage of the Carriere family, a south Louisiana family steeped in the roots of zydeco music. Here, he tells the tale of Roy Carriere and family, how he fought for (and won) Roy's music rights, and how he aims to carry on their legacy embarking on a quest to produce their documentary, Zydeco by Birth. Sit back and listen in to history in the making!

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Growing up in New Orleans, Mark went to school with and befriended some of the city's most iconic musicians. Through these personal bonds, and a lot of hard work, he started Basin Street Records. Twenty-five years later, he's still capturing the hearts and lives of bands and bringing them to the world. Join us as we learn what his life was like before this all begin, and what it has come to be through the respected Basin Street Records. https://www.basinstreetrecords.com/

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