Performance Anxiety

This week we’re doing a special reunion edition of Performance Anxiety. We are thrilled to have legendary producer, engineer, studio owner Don Zientara join us. He has recorded many of the albums that define the sound of early punk. His clientele has ranged from Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Fugazi, to Henry Rollins, Shudder To Think, and Dave Grohl. He tells the story of how he began recording bands in his Arlington, VA basement and how that evolved to become Inner Ear Studio.  Don was also in a band in the early 80’s called Underheaven. They have reformed and will be playing shows beginning this week! Check out Underheaven on FaceBook at Underheaven-DC. Check out Inner Ear Studio @ innerearstudio.com. Follow us @PerformanceAnx on Twitter & IG. Check out our merch @performanceanx.threadless.com.  Subscribe, rate, review & I hope it’s as much fun for you to listen to as it was for me to record this episode with Don Zientara.

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In this episode we talk with Annette Zilinskas. She’s played bass for The Bangles, sang for Ringling Sisters & Blood On The Saddle, She’s acted and performed spoken word and was the original singer for Medicine. Now Annette has reunited with Brad Laner for a new Medicine album of cover songs. Pick that up on Bandcamp or wherever you download music. Follow us @PerformanceAnx on Twitter & IG. Subscribe, rate, review, & enjoy this conversation with Annette Zilinskas.

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This week we're doing a two-part series on the band Medicine. This episode we welcome Brad Laner. Medicine is one of the most influential bands of the 1990’s. But Brad was a veteran musician before founding Medicine. He’d worked with luminaries like Savage Republic & The Captain & Tennille. We get great stories about his music, touring, gear, and the new Medicine album of covers, Scarred For Life. Pick it up on bandcamp or wherever you buy music. Follow Brad & Medicine on social media to keep up with news. Follow us @PerformanceAnx on IG & Twitter. Pick up merch at performanceanx.threadless.com. Sunscribe, rate, review, & laugh with me and Brad Laner.

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This week’s show features an artist who passed away almost 30 years ago. I’m so happy to welcome Scot Barbour on to the show to discuss the life of Andrew Wood. Scot released a biography of Andy a few years ago. I’ve been wanting to speak with him for years and this show is my excuse to do that. We talk about Andy’s days with Malfunkshun, through MLB. Scot is getting close to releasing even more work from Andy, including another track with Chris Cornell. Go to manofgoldenwords.com to get updates. Follow us @PerformanceAnx, Merch is at performanceanx.threadless.com. Please subscribe, rate, & review

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In this episode of Side Projects, we welcome back Kira Roessler. In addition to playing in Black Flag and Dos, she has forged a new career in movie editing and automatic Dialog Replacement. Here we take on the issue of movie sequels and remakes. We discuss our favorites, but even better, the ones that aren’t so good. Check out Kira’s contributions to the movie Joker, in theaters now. Follow her to keep up with her latest projects. Subscribe, Rate, review, And enjoy a movie sequels edition of Performance Anxiety’s Side Projects.

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This episode we are joined by Jason Thomson, Joe Wells, & John Agee of VRA.  They tell us about the origin of the name, how the guys met, revisiting old sitcoms, dank ass nachos, mothman sightings, recording their latest album with Jordon of BTS & Kellii. I throw in a story or two as well. Follow them on social media @vastrobotarmies. Pick up their albums on bandcamp.

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This week we feature drummer Gigi Gonaway. Besides having the best laugh in the business, he’s had one amazing career. He’s played with Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Kenny G, Mariah Carey, and so many others. There are so many great studio stories and even a surprise tour with Bruce Springsteen.  Give him a follow @gigigonaway

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This week we feature Chicago based singer-songwriter, HEAZZA. She’s Influenced by electro-pop, down-tempo and neo-soul genres. And she tells me what exactly that all means. And after having 9-5 jobs, one event flipped the switch in her to pursue her art. She even went so far as to apply for & be awarded a grant from the city of Chicago to create her debut EP, which is out now. Pick it up on all platforms or heazzaofficial.com. Follow her on social media. Follow US on Twitter & IG @PerformanceAnx. Our merch is at performanceanx.threadless.com

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This week we feature the bluesy, rockabilly sounds of Rod Hamdallah. He began singing and playing guitar in clubs at age 16. He played his way into a spot with one of his favorite bands, J.D. Wilkes and the Legendary Shack Shakers. He wrote and recorded a swampy, bluesy EP called Think About It that has just been rereleased. We also talk about DJ-ing, playing obscure cover songs, & fusing his blues rock sound with music from the middle east. Check hom out on social media @rodhamdallah. Buy the EP from rodhamdallah.com or houndgawd.com. Catch him on tour!

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This week’s show features singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Janet LaBelle. If you ever wanted to know about mysterious lyrics, Flying V’s, getting a record deal in your teens, or playing guitar on roller skates, this episode is FOR YOU!

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