On this episode we pick up where we left off with Mike Jeffers. We discuss bands such as Face The Panic, GOA, Juggernaut, Longest War, and more. We also discuss a variety of other topics related to hardcore on this lengthy episode.

Chris Ring has been booking shows and concerts for over 20 years. He has booked thousands of shows in that time. I initially had planned to interview him for a small business episode but I realized while preparing the questions that it would be easier for me to give him a full episode. Our conversation covers a variety of topics mostly revolving around being a promoter.

Greg Benoit has been a part or Rochester Hardcore for over 20 years. In addition to playing drums for bands such as Stars Shall Fall and Witness, Greg has also been archiving most of Rochester's Hardcore History. You can find his work on Instagram and Soundcloud under the name Rochester Hardcore History.

On this episode we talk to four people that are tied to local small businesses. These people all have connections to our local hardcore scene as well. They are Jeff Ching from Owl House/Swillburger, Rory Van Grol from Ugly Duck Coffee, David Fox from Idols & Anchors Barber Shop, and Jon Olek from Black Cat Baking. Volume 2 will be available soon.

On part 2 Jim and I discuss his experiences in the bands Fahrenheit Killer, Fallguy, Memory Loss, Obsessor, and Moment of Truth. Make sure you check out Moment of Truth's new record "No Blind Eyes" available now on WTF Records.

Bill Page has been in a ton of Buffalo bands over the years, sometimes as a vocalist and often as a bassist. Some of these bands include Wrong The Oppressor, Lockjaw, Halfmast, and Bleed For Me. You will hear about pretty much every band Bill has been in during our interview.

This is a continuation of my interview with Rob Antonucci. Part 1 is on Episode 1 so check that out if you haven't already. On Part 2, we cover Break of Dawn, Last Kiss, Marathon, Achilles, Longest War, as well as a few other subjects involving Rob's background.

Jim has been playing in bands in the Rochester area for over 30 years. His band Moment of Truth just released their first record since the mid 90s. It's called No Blind Eyes and is available on WTF Records. You can stream it everywhere now. More information is available on the Moment of Truth Facebook page. Part 2 will be available in late May.

Rob Antonucci has played in a bunch of bands in the Buffalo and Rochester Hardcore scenes over the last 25 years. We covered a lot of ground and Rob will be on for Part 2 at the end of May. This episode is sponsored by Safe Inside Records and Sore Ear Collective. Visit our blog on the website (Episode 1 post) for more info on both labels.