Two Week Notice

By Dana BollenMusic Music Interviews

Two Week Notice episodes

April 05, 2022#118: Stephen Brodsky (Cave In) & Aaron Stuart (Piebald)
Co-headliner episode! This is two separate conversations, in one episode. This is in honor of Piebald's record, "We Are The Only Friends We Have" turning 20 years old.
Stephen Brodsky talks about coming up in the scene in the Merrimack Valley / Boston, Massachusetts in the mid 90s with Piebald and Converge (Brian McTernan cameo!)

Aaron Stuart talks about the songs on We Are The Only Friends We Have, the different vehicles that Piebald owned over the years, converting their tour busses to run off of vegetable oil, tour memories, and more.

Steve & Cave In's links & socials:
Cave In's new album, "Heavy Pendulum" will be out 5/20/22 on Relapse Records. Pre-order here: https://store.relapse.com/cave-in-heavy-pendulum

linktr.ee/cavein

Cave In Instagram: @cave_in_boston

Stephen Brodsky Instagram: @stephenbrodsky

Relapse Records Instagram: @relapserecords

Piebald:
linktr.ee/piebald

Two Week Notice Podcast partners:
www.piebald.com

Furnace Fest - for tickets & more info, visit https://www.furnacefest.us/

Follow Furnace Fest on Instagram: @furnacefest & @furnace_fest_community

So What?! Music Fest Instagram: @sowhatmusicfest

Listen to my homies in For The Best https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YdRaUaTrCh8IrhdJ3b0Up?si=6bLtTo-9T-SL-PFU27cI6A

Follow For The Best on Instagram: @forthebestband

Go to www.plugyourholes.com and enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount

Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast:
Follow Dana on Instagram: @danafuggenb

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @twoweeknoticepodcast

iPhone users - give the show a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts

Non-iPhone users - give the show 5 stars on Spotify

Spread the word on the socials, and tell a friend!
57 min
April 05, 2022#117 Rama Mayo (Big Wheel Recreation)
Rama Mayo started a record label in high school, called Big Wheel Recreation, and worked with bands such as: Piebald, Say Anything, Jimmy Eat World, The Hives, At The Drive-In, Explosion, Jejune, The All-American Rejects, and many more. On this episode, we celebrate the 20 year anniversary for Piebald's album, "We Are The Only Friends We Have" and discuss Rama's crucial behind the scenes role which significantly contributed to the success of this record. We also talk about the early days of BWR, working with Max Bemis (Say Anything) and putting out the album, "Is A Real Boy", getting fired by Piebald & the shut down of BWR, and how Rama is applying his music business experience to his current career as the most successful cannabis marketer in America.

Rama's links & socials:
www.ramamayo.com

BWR Instagram: @bigwheelrec

Rama's Instagram: @ramathomasdavidmayo

Two Week Notice Podcast partners:
Furnace Fest - for tickets & more info, visit https://www.furnacefest.us/

Follow Furnace Fest on Instagram: @furnacefest & @furnace_fest_community

So What?! Music Fest Instagram: @sowhatmusicfest

Listen to my homies in For The Best https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YdRaUaTrCh8IrhdJ3b0Up?si=6bLtTo-9T-SL-PFU27cI6A

Follow For The Best on Instagram: @forthebestband

Go to www.plugyourholes.com and enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount

Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast:
Follow Dana on Instagram: @danafuggenb

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @twoweeknoticepodcast

iPhone users - give the show a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts

Non-iPhone users - give the show 5 stars on Spotify

Tell a friend

https://linktr.ee/danafuggenb
1 hr 7 min
April 05, 2022#116 Brian Ward (New Found Glory - Guitar Tech, Brian And The Wards) *NEW MUSIC PREMIER*
Brian Ward is a guitar tech for the band New Found Glory. On this episode, we discuss: coming up in the Syracuse scene, his time as a guitar tech for Unearth, Coheed & Cambria, Bayside, and NFG, a day in the life as a guitar tech, being on arena tours with bands like Slayer and Linkin Park across the globe, and more. Also this episode features the world premier of Brian's music project, Brian And The Wards. The full length album, "The Record No One Has Been Waiting For", will be out in a few months.

Brian And The Wards is:
Brian Ward - Guitar / Vocals

Ian Grushka - Bass

Josh Swagler (Drums)

With special guests:
Jack O'Shea (Bayside)

Bandon Wakeham (If Hope Dies)

Remy Guts

Michael Bethancourt

Arun Bali (Saves The Day)

Ben Covert

Stephen Gage

Brian's Links & Socials:
www.brianandthewards.com
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/xbrianx

Brian And The Wards Instagram: @brianandthewards

Brian's Instagram: @xbrianwardx

Two Week Notice Podcast partners:
www.piebald.com

Furnace Fest - for tickets & more info, visit https://www.furnacefest.us/

Follow Furnace Fest on Instagram: @furnacefest & @furnace_fest_community

So What?! Music Fest Instagram: @sowhatmusicfest

Listen to my homies in For The Best https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YdRaUaTrCh8IrhdJ3b0Up?si=6bLtTo-9T-SL-PFU27cI6A

Follow For The Best on Instagram: @forthebestband

Go to www.plugyourholes.com and enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount

Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast:
Follow Dana on Instagram: @danafuggenb

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @twoweeknoticepodcast

iPhone users - give the show a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts

Non-iPhone users - give the show 5 stars on Spotify

Spread the word on the socials, and tell a friend!

This podcast episode is dedicated to Donna
1 hr 15 min
March 31, 2022 #117: Rama Mayo (Big Wheel Recreation) *PODCAST SONG PREMIER* “Piebald - Last Song”
Rama Mayo started a record label in high school, called Big Wheel Recreation, and worked with bands such as: Piebald, Say Anything, Jimmy Eat World, The Hives, At The Drive-In, Explosion, Jejune, The All-American Rejects, and many more. On this episode, we celebrate the 20 year anniversary for Piebald's album, "We Are The Only Friends We Have" and discuss Rama's crucial behind the scenes role which significantly contributed to the success of this record. We also talk about the early days of BWR, working with Max Bemis (Say Anything) and putting out the album, "Is A Real Boy", getting fired by Piebald & the shut down of BWR, and how Rama is applying his music business experience to his current career as the most successful cannabis marketer in America.
Rama's Links & Socials:
www.ramamayo.com
BWR Instagram: @bigwheelrec
Rama's Instagram: @ramathomasdavidmayo
Two Week Notice Podcast partners:
Furnace Fest - for tickets & more info, visit https://www.furnacefest.us/
Follow Furnace Fest on Instagram: @furnacefest & @furnace_fest_community
So What?! Music Fest Instagram: @sowhatmusicfest
Listen to my homies in For The Best https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YdRaUaTrCh8IrhdJ3b0Up?si=6bLtTo-9T-SL-PFU27cI6A
Follow For The Best on Instagram: @forthebestband
Go to www.plugyourholes.com and enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount
Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast:
Follow Dana on Instagram: @danafuggenb
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @twoweeknoticepodcast
iPhone users - give the show a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts
Non-iPhone users - give the show 5 stars on Spotify
Spread the word on the socials, and tell a friend!
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5 min
March 30, 2022#115 Trevor Phipps (Unearth)
Trevor Phipps is the lead vocalist and frontman for the Boston based metalcore band, Unearth. On this podcast episode, Trevor and I discuss: skiing, global warming / planet earth, Furnace Fest, Ozzfest, new Unearth tunes, he answers fan questions, shares fond memories of touring with Dimebag Darrell, and much more.

Trevor's Links & Socials:
www.unearthofficial.com
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/unearthofficial

Unearth Instagram: @unearthofficial

Trevor's Instagram: @trevorphipps

Two Week Notice Podcast partners:
www.piebald.com

Furnace Fest - for tickets & more info, visit https://www.furnacefest.us/

Follow Furnace Fest on Instagram: @furnacefest & @furnace_fest_community

So What?! Music Fest Instagram: @sowhatmusicfest

Listen to my homies in For The Best https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YdRaUaTrCh8IrhdJ3b0Up?si=6bLtTo-9T-SL-PFU27cI6A

Follow For The Best on Instagram: @forthebestband

Go to www.plugyourholes.com and enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount

Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast:
Follow Dana on Instagram: @danafuggenb

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @twoweeknoticepodcast

iPhone users - give the show a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts

Non-iPhone users - give the show 5 stars on Spotify

Spread the word on the socials, and tell a friend!
1 hr 19 min
March 30, 2022#114: Cyrus Bolooki (New Found Glory)
Cyrus Bolooki plays drums in New Found Glory. In this episode, Cyrus and I discuss NFG's role in the scene and the band's success over the years, Furnace Fest, Emo's Not Dead Cruise, Sticks & Stones Fest, their upcoming headlining tour with Four Year Strong & Be Well, and more. For tickets and more information on Sticks & Stones Fest, and all New Found Glory's tour dates, follow the links below.

Cyrus' Links & Socials:
New Found Glory www.newfoundglory.com

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/cbolooki

NFG Instagram: @newfoundglory

Cyrus' Instagram: @cyrusbolooki

Subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel for rad drum videos: https://www.youtube.com/cyrusbolooki

Two Week Notice Podcast partners:
www.piebald.com

Furnace Fest - for tickets & more info, visit https://www.furnacefest.us/

Follow Furnace Fest on Instagram: @furnacefest & @furnace_fest_community

So What?! Music Fest Instagram: @sowhatmusicfest

Listen to my homies in For The Best https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YdRaUaTrCh8IrhdJ3b0Up?si=6bLtTo-9T-SL-PFU27cI6A

Follow For The Best on Instagram: @forthebestband

Go to www.plugyourholes.com and enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount

Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast:
Follow Dana on Instagram: @danafuggenb

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @twoweeknoticepodcast

iPhone users - give the show a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts

Non-iPhone users - give the show 5 stars on Spotify

Spread the word on the socials, and tell a friend!
2 hr 2 min
March 01, 2022#113: Erin David Tate (Minus The Bear 2001-2015 / Kill Sadie)
Erin David Tate returns for another wonderful conversation! In this episode he talks about what lead to him leaving Minus The Bear, his battle with Alcoholism, Indie Drummer Collective, and more.
Follow Erin on Instagram: @erindavidtate

Follow Indie Drummer Collective on Instagram: @indiedrummercollective
Follow me on Instagram:
@danafuggenb

@twoweeknoticepodcast
Podcast sponsors:
www.plugyourholes.com - enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount

Follow Piebald on Instagram as we celebrate the 20 year anniversary for the album, "We Are The Only Friends We Have" - join us for exclusive content and giveaways: @piebald
Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast:
Subscribe

Share with a friend

Give a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts

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Donate via Vemo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2618032933306368533&created=1634066440.210597&printed=1

Most importantly - listen & enjoy ❤️ Dana B!
1 hr 11 min
February 22, 2022#112: Shane Told (Silverstein, Lead Singer Syndrome Podcast)
Shane Told sings in Silverstein, and hosts the podcast, Lead Singer Syndrome. We talk about: Furnace Fest, When We Were Young Festival, Emo's Not Dead cruise, early days of Silverstein, his time on tour with Bayside when John Beatz tragically passed away after a horrific accident, and much more.
Links & socials:
Follow Shane on Instagram: @shanetold
Follow Silverstein on Instagram: @silverstein
Follow Lead Singer Syndrome on Instagram: @leadsingersyndrome
Catch Silverstein on tour this Spring! For tickets and more info: www.silversteinmusic.com
Follow me on Instagram:
@danafuggenb

@twoweeknoticepodcast
Podcast sponsors:
www.plugyourholes.com - enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount

Follow Piebald on Instagram as we celebrate the 20 year anniversary for the album, "We Are The Only Friends We Have" - join us for exclusive content and giveaways: @piebald
Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast:
Subscribe

Share with a friend

Give a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts

Give 5 stars on Spotify

Donate via Vemo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2618032933306368533&created=1634066440.210597&printed=1

Most importantly - enjoy ❤️ Dana B!
1 hr 31 min
February 18, 2022 #111: Sydney Sprague
Sydney Sprague is a singer & songwriter out of Phoenix, AZ. On this episode, we discuss: Sydney's early days playing shows, touring, the record she made during the pandemic - "Maybe I Will See You At The End Of The World", her upcoming tour with Jimmy Eat World & Dashboard Confessional, and more.
Follow Sydney on Instagram: @sydneysprague
Listen to "Maybe I Will See You At The End Of The World" - http://music.ruderecords.com/miwsyateotw
Catch Sydney on the Surviving The Truth tour supporting Jimmy Eat World & Dashboard Confessional. Tickets & more info at: www.sydneysprague.com
Follow me on Instagram:
@danafuggenb
@twoweeknoticepodcast
Podcast sponsors:
www.plugyourholes.com - enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount
Follow Piebald on Instagram as we celebrate the 20 year anniversary for the album, "We Are The Only Friends We Have" - join us for exclusive content and giveaways: @piebald
Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast:
Subscribe
Share with a friend
Give a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts
Give 5 stars on Spotify
Donate via Vemo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2618032933306368533&created=1634066440.210597&printed=1
Most importantly - listen & enjoy! The Dana B!
Follow me on Instagram:
@danafuggenb
@twoweeknoticepodcast
Podcast sponsors:
www.plugyourholes.com - enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount
Follow Piebald on Instagram as we celebrate the 20 year anniversary for the album, "We Are The Only Friends We Have" - join us for exclusive content and giveaways: @piebald
Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast:
Subscribe
Share with a friend
Give a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts
Give 5 stars on Spotify
Donate via Vemo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2618032933306368533&created=1634066440.210597&printed=1
Most importantly - listen & enjoy! ❤️ Dana B!
1 hr 15 min
February 15, 2022 #110: Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years)
Casey plays lead guitar and sings in The Wonder Years. He and I dive right into the deep end on this one, and discuss a wide range of topics including: managing anxiety, general human psychology, human existence, believing in & betting on oneself, traveling abroad, and a lot more. We also talk about his band, his role as a music producer, and his podcast: The Record Process.
Casey's Links & Socials:
Casey's Instagram: @case_rock
The Record Process Instagram: @therecordprocess
True Level Studio Instagram: @truelevelstudio
The Wonder Years Instagram: @thewonderyearsband
Listen and subscribe to Seasons 1 and 2 of Casey's podcast, The Record Process (a podcast exploring the stories and creative process behind the making of records), on most podcast platforms.
Catch The Wonder Years on a full U.S. tour NOW through March, at Slam Dunk Festival in the United Kingdom in June 2022; at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, NV in October 2022. For tickets, more info, and all things The Wonder Years: www.lonliestplaceonearth.com
Podcast sponsors:
www.plugyourholes.com - enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount
Follow Piebald on Instagram as we celebrate the 20 year anniversary for the album, "We Are The Only Friends We Have" - join us for exclusive content and giveaways: @piebald
Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast:
Subscribe
Share with a friend
Give a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts
Give 5 stars on Spotify
Follow on Instagram: @danafuggenb | @twoweeknoticepodcast
Donate via Vemo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2618032933306368533&created=1634066440.210597&printed=1
Most important: listen & enjoy ❤️ Dana B!
1 hr 45 min

About Two Week Notice

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My name is Dana B. I bailed on my corporate job to travel & tour with bands. I tour manage the Boston based band, Piebald. I’ve also worked as a roadie for bands such as: The Story So Far, The Front Bottoms, Bayside, Thrice, Hot Rod Circuit, Alkaline Trio, and Unearth.