Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Today's guest is Matt Pless of Baltimore, MD. This is his second time on the show. He’s well known within the folk punk world for his songs like “When the Frayed Wind Blows” among others. I wanted to get him back on the show because he’s got a new album out called “Cheap Shots On The Rocks.” I featured my favorite song off of it called “Love & Drugs.” 

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Part-Time Rockstar Fest is June 4th in Baltimore, MD

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This week’s episode features Zack Black of Souls Extolled out of Austin, Texas. I wanted to catch up with him after SXSW which I made it down for this year. We also have some mutual shows coming up on their east coast run. We’ll be playing The Crown in Baltimore April 13th & The Gutter Bar in Brooklyn April 14th. But yeah, massive gratitude and thanks to Zack for having us out to his pool party and also to Gnar Bar on 6th street in Austin for having me for an acoustic show in Austin. The song featured on this episode is “Acid Drop” By Souls Extolled. Thanks for supporting local music. Links Below. 

BMORE SHOW

NYC SHOW

SOULS EXTOLLED SPOTIFY

PART TIME ROCKSTAR FEST

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This week’s guest is Jason Findley of Destin Florida. He’s a local musician down there who plays in a band called Airivata. He’s got some new material coming out soon and I featured one his acoustic songs called “The Breakers.” I met Jason while I was there recently and I figured I’d get him on the show. We talked about what it’s like living in a vacation beach town like Fort Walton/Destin/Panama City. So whether you are friends or fans of his, hopefully you enjoy the conversation. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.

https://www.facebook.com/Airavatalive

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1st annual Part-Time Rockstar Fest is June 4th, 2022 @Fishhead Cantina in Baltimore, MD

Today’s guest features singer songwriter Dan Houtz of Bel Air, Maryland. He has been involved in the scene for many years now releasing music, working with local charities, and hosting show open mics in and around his hometown. His open mic called “Tracked” which he does in conjunction with Weatherly Productions is unique in that performers are professionally recored. The next one is this Saturday March 5th. I featured a song called “Revive” by Dan’s band Think Again. Other than that definitely go follow Dan Houtz and his band on all the socials if you are friends or fans of his. As always, thanks for listening and supporting local music. 

Tracked Open Mic Event

https://open.spotify.com/track/7aOiJhqdkHZTyZrwnkFwiG?si=09c34f3ee93e416f

https://www.facebook.com/thinkagainband

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The Part-time Rockstar Fest is June 4th @Fishhead Cantina. 

This week’s episode features local legend Jimi Haha of the band Jimmie’s Chicken Shack. He is an all around artist from the Annapolis area. I featured his songs “Do Right” and “The Quiet Ones” on the episode. As well as the band's cover of Fugazi’s “Waiting Room.” Jimi and I had a fun conversation about all the projects he’s been working on. Whether it's the new Chicken Shack album, his painting, or his art magazine called “Upstart Annapolis.” We also talked about some of his stories from the road back in the day. Such as his run-ins with Slash, Willie Nelson, and Janes Addiction among others. So whether you are friends or fans of his hopefully you enjoy the episode. You can find Jimmie’s Chicken Shack dates on their facebook page. Definitely follow to the band or the podcast if you like the episode. Thanks for supporting local art and music. Links below.

https://www.facebook.com/JimmiesChickenShack

spotify link

This week’s guest is Josh Parkhurst of the band Last Point. They are a 4-piece Skate Punk band from the Central Coast of California near Santa Barbara. They derive their sound from Good Riddance, RKL, and The Suicide Machines among others. Josh and I talked about his background in music and how he got out to the west coast in his early 20's. He’s originally from New York. We also talked about the difference in cultures and stuff like that. Last point has some new music out. Specifically a new album called “A Broken Road” and I featured the last track off of that called “Unfinished Business.” Which you can find on Spotify or iTunes or where ever you listen to music. As always thanks for supporting local music wherever you may be listening. Links below. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3oqbkLNsTsrnqXcT5ty2jr

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMLUuaR0YVj_CeS3Q84xMnQ

http://lastpointband.bandcamp.com

    This week’s guest is Daphne Eckman. She is a solo artist from Annapolis, MD who is currently working on a full length album. I featured her first single “Cannibal” on this episode. Daphne also has a full band show this Friday the 18th at Cult Classic Brewing on Kent Island. It’s an awesome venue across the bay bridge from Annapolis and is a great place to see a band if you haven’t been out there yet. So if you are friends or fans of hers definitely consider snagging some tickets.

     In our conversation we talked about her approach to song writing, her bass player Graham Furniss, and the Annapolis scene in general. Such as former guests Skribe & Kavoossi & Rohry from Cult Classic. Definitely give Daphne a follow on the socials. She’s constantly playing all over town and has a bunch of summer gigs. As always thanks for supporting local music and supporting local art in general. It really does matter to all of us on the show and beyond. Links to music and show below. 

CULT CLASSIC SHOW TICKETS

SPOTIFY LINK

https://www.facebook.com/daphneeckman

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Friday's guest features Ralph Bernabe of Baltimore, MD. His project is called Plant Dad. I describe his music as indie pop rock. I featured his songs “She Got Me High” & “Del Mar." If you like them you can definitely check them out on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you like to listen. I’ll list some of the links in the episode notes. He’s got a big show coming up April 10th at the Crown in Baltimore. Follow/subscribe at links below. Thanks for supporting local music. 

https://www.facebook.com/plantdadmusic

PLANT DAD SPOTIFY

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Episode 109 features with my guest Phillips Saylor Wisor. Otherwise known as Strip Mall Ballads. He has been a presence in the underground North American folk scene for about the last 20 years. His music is identifiable by the mountain banjo and his unique guitar style that combines Piedmont Blues, Bluegrass and Psychedelic Country influences. I wanted to get him on the show after talking to his friend and on/off bandmate Andrew Janosek of Rock Creek Revival. I featured Phillips song "Pull Over Johnny" on this episode. Stripmall Ballads has a big release show in DC 2/12 at The SongBird. I should also mention that Phillips teaches banjo and is always looking for new and interested students. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. Links below. 

STRIPMALL BALLADS / AWARD-WINNING OUTSIDER FOLK MUSIC

OFFICIAL WEBSITE 

INSTAGRAM 

SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP

FACEBOOK

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  This week's episode features my friends from Guest Bed out of Baltimore, MD. Ethan, Josh, & Brooks came over the other day to talk about their debut release. Anytime we're able to do an in person podcast it’s always fun. We had a good time talking the guys affinity for Arby’s, hollow earth theory, songwriting, and their extensive feelings about the band Brand New. So if you are friends of theirs, or just listening in, hopefully you get a little laugh out of it. We’ll be playing a show together soon on April 13th at the Crown in Baltimore with Souls Extolled. I featured a song of theirs called “Dry Try” on this episode. You’ll be able to find their music on Spotify soon on February 19th. In the mean time you can follow Guest Bed on Instagram. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.

INSTAGRAM LINK

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