Urban Achiever

Matt Johnson (Don't Know, Blenderhead, Roadside Monument) and I have been friends for over 20 years. He was the drummer in numerous bands and is also a writer, husband and father. In part 1 of our interview we get into Matt discovering punk, learning to play the drums and the beginnings and endings of his various music projects. Matt is the best drummer I ever played with and one of my favorite people. PART 1 OF 2.

Chris Wible (Dry Bones, Crawlspace, Everdown) is a man of many talents including drumming, cycling, surfing, landscaping and ... impregnating! We get into Chris' younger days in Jersey, when he first discovered his love for the drums, to his involvement in the straight edge hardcore punk rock scenes of Boston and New Hampshire. Warning: This episode contains some junior high school level humor.

Louis Defabrizio (Dear Ephesus, Tenderfoot, The Kick, Gasoline Heart) is literally and mover and a shaker. I have seen Lou perform and delight fans in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia and New York! His stage banter is something you will not soon forget. But perhaps those wild days are behind Louis as he's about to become the father of twins! This episode features two brand new and unreleased songs by Gasoline Heart, "Poor Decisions" and "Love Let Her Go." So chill!

Chris "Buka" Martello (Argyle Park/AP2, MTV) has the rare distinction of being a non-musician who has put out two records. Buka and I go back to a strange time where kids recorded music video shows onto VHS tapes. We dig into the history of Circle of Dust, Argyle Park and his time as a producer at MTV.

Mikee Bridges (Gecko Monks, Sometime Sunday, Tragedy Ann, Tom Fest, Star Went Nova, Game Church) is my guest this week. Mikee has played many roles including bassist, singer, concert promoter and russian bar evangelist. He is a "what you see is what you get" kind of guy, which obviously makes him one of my favorite people. Enjoy!

Chad Pearson (Mold, Militia Group, P Is For Panda, Reach) and I first encountered each other when he had just landed his "dream job" at Tooth & Nail Records. He went on to start his own booking agency and multiple record labels. He's had a significant hand in the careers of numerous bands including Rufio, Cartel, Brandtson, Copeland and Gasoline Heart. These days he's making big things happen at Reach Records in Atlanta, Georgia. He’s a humble guy who knows how to hustle. Chad is one of the "good guys" in a business full of villains. It's an honor to call him a friend.

Sean O'Donnell (Dogwood, Reeve Oliver, Yellowcard) and I first came to know each other when I was his A&R guy in the 90's. Sean is a talented songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist as well as recording engineer and producer. Be sure to check out Sean's fantastic new album "Spirit Junkie."

Mark Salomon (The Crucified, Stavesacre, Outer Circle, Neon Horse, White Lighter) and I have been friends for almost 30 years. We first met in the mid 1980'd through the magic of photo-copied music publications called fanzines. He is a published author and all around legit bro from back in the day. THIS IS PART 3 OF A 3 PART INTERVIEW!

Mark Salomon (The Crucified, Stavesacre, Outer Circle, Neon Horse, White Lighter) and I have been friends for almost 30 years. We first met in the mid 1980's through the magic of photo-copied music publications called fanzines. He is a published author and all around legit bro from back in the day. THIS IS PART 2 OF A 3 PART INTERVIEW!

Mark Salomon (The Crucified, Stavesacre, Outer Circle, Neon Horse, White Lighter) and I have been friends for almost 30 years. We first met in the mid 1980's through the magic of photo-copied music publications called fanzines. He is a published author and all around legit bro from back in the day. THIS IS PART 1 OF A 3 PART INTERVIEW!