Back On The Grind

Recalling The Early Pat The Bunny / Johnny Hobo Days (part 2) w/ Pepe Bandit #42


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Pepe answers questions you all sent in, largely about Pat The Bunny during the Johnny Hobo days while also reflecting on his own journey through the folk punk scene. He shares personal stories of struggle, inspiration, & the DIY ethos that defined the era. Pepe emphasizes the importance of following one's dreams, even in the face of adversity, & the organic development of the folk punk scene without the constraints of commercial expectations. He discusses lost & unreleased music & the potential for future represses. He touches on the importance of community and personal growth, while also addressing the disbanding of Johnny Hobo and the choices that led to it & much more. Enjoy!


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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Reading from an old letter Pat wrote
  • What Pat said about remembering the early days
  • Was Love Songs For The Apocalypse really recorded on a phone?
  • Did you have a contract when you released music by Johnny Hobo & the Freight Trains?
  • A question from John Warmb of the band Rent Strike
  • What's the most you've seen this music sell for?
  • Represses ever?
  • Why & how the hell did Pat go to Australia?
  • Any interesting stories with Pat & the authorities?
  • How do you feel reflecting on yourselves back then compared to now?
  • What is the lasting impact Pat's music had on your life personally?
  • Did Pat give a reason for disbanding Johnny Hobo & The Freight Trains
  • Do you relate to the person you were back then?
  • Pepe's children recall being young kids & experiencing the early Johnny Hobo/folk punk days



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