Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

This week’s episode features Jose Rios from the indie rock band Los Kombi out of Apple Valley, California. I came across his music on the Indie Music Feedback subreddit and wanted to get him on the show. Los Kombi has an impressively polished west coast indie rock sound for a band that only recently formed during the pandemic. They just uploaded their first Spotify release called “Beverly” which we discussed in the interview. As well as Jose’s recording process and some of the things he’s learned over the past few years. The band has a show this Friday in Oldetown Victorville at 8pm, details for which will be on the flier on IG. I also listed the links for Los Kombi below in the episode description. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. 

Spotify Link

https://soundcloud.com/user-681874000

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The sponsor of this show is @Truly.strings guitar shop on Instagram. 

Episode 155 features Demi the Daredevil frontman Jeff Azar from Austin, TX. They describe their sound as alt/emo/pop and I would add that they certainly have a touch of theater in their sound. They have been making music since 2017 and have eclipsed over 4 million Spotify streams thus far. In our conversation we discussed our mutual interests in certain authors, Austin area landmarks, TX2, mental health, and the tragic events that lead Jeff to take the reins as lead singer of the band. I featured the band’s latest release called “Withering Heights.” If you are in the Austin area Demi will be playing a show tonight (Friday the 23rd) @Empire Control Room & Garage in Austin. We also talked about their upcoming date at Sounds at the Farm 10/29 in MO. Which features Wheatus on the bill. Anyway, thanks for listening and supporting local music. Have a good weekend. 

http://www.demithedaredevil.com

spotify link

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Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

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The sponsor of this show is @Truly.strings on Instagram. 

Episode 154 features my new friend Jack O’Connell from Baltimore. He is a producer, engineer, and mixer, as well as a drummer. I featured his website in the episode description. We had a well-rounded conversation about his background in music and his style of producing. I featured 2 songs of his on this episode, including “Trevor (I Could be Anyone for You)” by his band with his brother, Backyard Games, as well as a cover of nothing,nowhere that Jack produced and drummed on called “Hopes Up” with ThonggDeLonge. If you are interested in finding a new producer or looking for a drummer, definitely hit Jack up. Thanks for listening and supporting local music!

https://www.oconnellsound.com

https://linktr.ee/JackOnDrums

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Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

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The sponsor of this show is @Truly.strings guitar shop on Instagram. 

Episode 153 features my long time friend Matt “The Big Laird” Harris. This is his second time on the show. Matt and I have been playing in cover bands for the last 10 years now but have yet to record any original music together until now. We recently released a video for a new song called “5 Shots In” which we shot at Cult Classic Brewing. We had a fun conversation after a show the other night surronding the back story behind the song as well as a bunch of other stuff, including Matt’s background in swimming and underwater training, which apparently helps with singing. If you like the song or want to check out the video I added the links in the episode details. Our next two shows are listed below. I’d also like to thank Ashley, Connor, Mike, and Rohry for helping with the video. As well as Felix at The Hanger Studio on the audio production. Thanks for supporting local music. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/33ov4TugFgeJb9fmYVyjTZ?si=0faa7cef42b74fb3

5 Shots In Music Video

https://youtu.be/NEDSMSLAvOs

The Big Laird Band at Steinhardt Brewing 10/7

https://fb.me/e/2QCFEJgHc

The Big Laird Band at Harpers Ferry Brewing 10/8

https://fb.me/e/2JCUoTPNT

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Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

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The sponsor of this show is @Truly.strings guitar shop on Instagram. 

Episode 152 features Mattew Edward of The Pasadena Band. They have been a staple in Maryland for well over a decade and have been releasing music since 2008. Matthew has also recently been releasing his own music under the stage name Mattew Edward Butterfly. I dropped the links to his stuff in the episode description. We had a fun conversation about Pasadena’s start back in the day, Joey Harkum, Matt’s input on songwriting, and also touched on some of the recent reunion shows that the guys have been doing. I featured Matthew’s song “Gone Cold” and Pasadenas track “Cultivate.” Both of which you can find anywhere you listen to music. You can check out Pasadena’s next show at Rehoboth Ale House Live on the Mile October 9th. Thanks for supporting local music and community. 

Matthew Edward Butterfly

SPOTIFY LINK

10/9 Pasadena Band Live on the Mile 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pasadena-band-live-on-the-mile-tickets-407548958907

Insta Handle:

@matthewedwardbutterfly

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Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

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The sponsor of this show is @Truly.strings guitar shop on Instagram. 

Episode 151 continues with another artist from line up for the festival this weekend. Real Fake Flowers are an indie rock duo based out of New Jersey. They dabble in pop, rock, rap, & jazz for formulate their sound and their lyrics touch on themes surrounding mental health. I spoke with Nate and Kiffer in our conversation. I featured their songs “Siamese” and “Introversion” which are both up on Spotify and the usual places. Thanks for listening and supporting local art. 

https://www.instagram.com/realfakeflovvers/

spotify link

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Part-Time Rockstar Fest PA September 10th 2022

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Ticket Link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/part-time-rockstar-fest-tickets-407128912537

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Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

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The sponsor of this show is @Truly.strings guitar shop on Instagram. 

This week’s episode features my band The Hollow Truths. My bandmate Will Cole & I had a fun conversation the other day at brewery about our upcoming festival for the podcast. Which is coming up this Saturday in Lancaster, PA at Phantom Power. Featuring a bunch of my friends bands and other musicians from around PA/Philly area. We also talked about songwriting and some of the general things we’ve been working on in the band world. I would like to say thanks to everyone who’s come on the show so far and everyone who’s listened to an episode. I never thought I’d be keeping this thing going this long but it’s been fun to watch it grow and try to help out the scene as much as I can. I featured a song I wrote called “The Walls.” Thanks for listening and supporting local shit. 

The Walls by The Hollow Truths 

Spotify Link

Part-Time Rockstar Fest PA September 10th 2022

https://fb.me/e/3ik7xXDkl

Ticket Link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/part-time-rockstar-fest-tickets-407128912537

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Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

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The sponsor of this show is @Truly.strings guitar shop on Instagram. 

Episode 149 features Carter Fox from Philadelphia. He is a bassist and electronic musician who I found via a former guest of the show, Mr. Eli Hunter of Moongroove Fest. We had a fun conversation about his travels playing music around the world and his recent success on Spotify with his personal releases. I featured a song his called “Comic Sunrise” which you can find wherever you stream music. He also has a brand new song coming about September 22nd called “Space Island.” So you can be on the look out for that as well. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. 

Spotify Link

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6asrIoUCBS9LTWl26Bo0fT?si=puNrnpwTQ6-c6_HlBxxi5w

Merch Link

https://www.soulfultravelerapparel.com

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Part-Time Rockstar Fest PA September 10th 2022

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Ticket Link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/part-time-rockstar-fest-tickets-407128912537

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Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

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The sponsor of this show is @Truly.strings guitar shop on Instagram. 

This week’s episode features my buddy Mike Huff from the Philly based band Bees!. This is his second time on the show. We’ve played some shows together since his first episode and become friends. I wanted to get Mike back on the podcast because Bees! will be featured on the bill for the upcoming Part-Time Rockstar Fest in Pennsylvania on September 10th at Phantom Power. I featured a brand new unreleased song called “1000 Times” which will be out soon. So definitely check out Bees! wherever you stream music if you like their stuff. And definitely come out to Phantom Power in PA if you are in the area. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. 

https://beesphilly.com

Part-Time Rockstar Fest PA

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Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

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The sponsor of this show is @Truly.strings on Instagram. 

This week’s episode features Nate Lamborn from Think Machine from Delaware. They will be playing the upcoming Pennsylanvja Part-Time Rockstar Fest in couple weeks. Which will be September 10th in Lancaster, PA. Nate and I had a fun conversation about the band's upcoming album as well as the house show scene in Delaware. I featured my favorite songs of theirs called “1200$” which I feel definitely embodies the Part-Time Rockstar ethos. Definitely follow or subscribe to the band if you like their stuff. Thanks for listening and supporting local music and art. Links in episode notes. 

Think Machine 

https://thinkmachine1.bandcamp.com

Part-Time Rockstar Fest PA

https://fb.me/e/3ik7xXDkl

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Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

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The sponsor of this show is @Truly.strings on instagram.