Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Snake Walk to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 3/13/16.

We talk about xenophobia, bigotry, privilege, misanthrope, human nature, intentionality with your actions, their music, the Imaginists, and much more. Plus, Snake Walk plays three songs.

Setlist:

1. Machindo (29:00)

2. A World of Decadence (39:27)

3. For Lulu, a Shiv to the Gut (44:27)

Snake Walk is Lukas Thompson, Jaycob Bellochio and Stephenie McCollum.

Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Camera operators: Ryan Grae Paraggio, Timmy Lodhi, Max Brickey, Jim Agius

Audio mixing: Paul Haile | http://www.greenhouserecording.com/

Video editing: Jim Agius

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes the cabaret performer, musician, and circus-minded rabble-rouser Strangely to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 2/29/16.

We learn about the Strangely origin story and go deep into the idea of art being a gift to the audience and a means of connection between people. We also talk about Strangely’s adventures touring the world, relationship with family, philosophy on performance, and more.

Plus, a half hour performance by Strangely and special guest Aaron J. Shay.

Setlist:

1. Not Yet (41:04)

2. Empty Bottle (47:03)

3. I’m a Legend (56:50)

4. Buriel at Sea [written by Aaron J. Shay] (1:01:50)

5. Broken Stone (1:06:44)

Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Camera operators: Ryan Grae Paraggio, Zach Smith, Max Brickey, Jim Agius

Audio mixing: Paul Haile | http://www.greenhouserecording.com/

Video editing: Jim Agius

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Owl Paws to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 2/21/16.

We talk about the energies that surround us, their music, their cult, paganism, ghosts, relationships, songwriting, the future of Owl Paws, and more. Plus, Owl Paws plays a set in the basement of the Phoenix.

Setlist:

1. Bring Me Back (37:56)

2. All I Have (41:38)

3. Eyes of the Prey (45:01)

4. No Consequence (49:05)

Owl Paws is Derek Schultz, Timothy Vickers, Lucas Siobal, and Wayne Mills

Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Camera operators: Ryan Grae Paraggio, Timmy Lodhi, Max Brickey, Jim Agius

Audio mixing: Paul Haile | http://www.greenhouserecording.com/

Video editing: Jim Agius

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Sharkmouth to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 2/16/16.

We talk about navigating through intimate betrayal, anxious devastation, psychedelic hedonism, desperation and degeneration. We also compile advice for a younger Joshua James Jackson through discussions about growing creatively and becoming a professional musician.

Setlist: 


1. Pride (17:33)

2. Shelf (20:23)

3. Want (22:37)

4. West Coast (25:21)

5. Go (28:39)

Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.

Camera operators: Ryan Grae Paraggio, Timmy Lodhi, Max Brickey, Jim Agius

Audio editing: Paul Haile | http://www.greenhouserecording.com/

Video editing: Jim Agius

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Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes filmmaker Ethan Paisley to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for a conversation on 3/8/16.

We talk about creative drive, themes that fuel his work, empathy for all characters, and more. We also talk about current projects and plans for the future.

Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes Decent Criminal to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 2/7/16.

We talk about the bond between the brothers in the band (Tristan and Hunter), personal tumult that shaped songs on their new album, Alex’s vitamin regimen, a tour title origin story, and more.

Setlist:

1. Vacant (18:14)

2. Cold Shoulder (21:17)

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Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes The Illumignarly to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 1/31/16.

We talk about the importance of cheesiness, the influence of sci-fi originals on their music, Tindr, the weirdness of feelings, the band's revised position on conquering the world and more. Plus, the band talks about being stuck with Mikey while Mikey picks a fight with Scott's wife.

Setlist:

1. Beeriodic Table of Sharks

2. Cannibal Castration

3. Pirahnaconda

4. Neo Rubicon/Tall Can

5. Warp 15

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Onstage with Jim & Tom welcomes JRR Tallcan to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview & performance on 1/24/16.

We talk about loneliness and anxiety (both provided the backdrop for their latest release) and Tom offers a catch-all prescription to help. We also reflect on the greatest hits from our shared ten year history. Plus, JRR Tallcan play a three song set.

Onstage with Jim and Tom welcomes One Armed Joey to the program for an interview & performance. We talk about the OAJ origin story, a controversial early song, Avery the strict taskmaster, The Four Agreements, growing up, White Windowless Vans, white windowless vans, and more. Plus, One Armed Joey cover the Onstage theme and Tom performs with them during the last song of their set.

Onstage with Jim and Tom welcomes The Down House for an interview and performance. We talk about big life moments, bad partners, having girls in your crew, life after hardcore, Sammy Winston, and more. Plus, Tom drops three literary references.