Sans keyboard player Michael Tegio, this week’s guest and lifelong friends,The Grimtones, brought a bunch of rad cover songs and a slew of funny to the Dogwater studios. They perform a couple live acoustic style and play us some new, full band recordings. We go through a bit of Grimtones history, dating back to their high … Continue reading "S13E33 The Grimtones: Skin & Bones and Cover Songs "

Our scheduled guest Blunderbusst came down with the flu and we were bummed, but Jen Scaffidi, sister of our intern Lee, had a plan. Jen suggested we have her friend on, Carson City singer songwriter, referred to by Jen as “Handsome” Steven Hanson II. Crisis averted!  Of course, like other friends of the show, Sophia … Continue reading "S13E32 “Handsome” Steven Hanson II!"

This week we’re joined by Holly Spahr and Jack Karczewski from Dark Corner Haunt and our musical guest is dark hip hop artist Doc Gruesome!  Holly and Jack tell us all about their over the top, two level haunted house that starts this weekend and runs through October 31st at the National Bowling Stadium in … Continue reading "S13E31 Where Would You Haunt?: Doc Gruesome and Dark Corner Haunted House"

This week we were joined by our podfather himself, Thee Reverend Rory Dowd, as well as Connor McQuivey , host of popular local podcast Renoites! Our musical guests are the kickass, pop punks Donkey Jaw.  Newish members, Jared on bass and Sean on guitar, were an absolute pleasure to get to know. Find out how … Continue reading "S13E30 Donkey Jaw, the Reverend and Renoites"

This week is a banger episode with hardcore punk rockers ÜLTRA. Jacob McCoy on bass and vocals, and Taylor Sommer on drums and backup vocals.  Their sound is like thrashy, heavy skate punk with a vocal style reminiscent of Al Jorgensen. With themes ranging from suffering to bird watching.  They’re aggressive, trippy, a little dark … Continue reading "S13E29 ÜLTRA: All About That Bass"

Alex Ross “MorAl” and Johnny “Junes” Wilson are the two emcees behind one of Reno’s premier hip hop acts, Glass Tung. We were stoked to meet this dynamic duo at the Dogwater Studios for an outstanding display of skills, drive,and friendship.  Chewy, our resident expert in hip hop, made sure to come in for this … Continue reading "S13E28 Glass Tung-Cunning Linguists"

#520 Season 13 Episode 27 Our longtime amigos and Reno’s undisputed kings of psychobilly punk rock, Los Pistoleros, stopped by the Dogwater Studios to share the good news that they’re back as a power trio and they are en fuego! Fresh off an opening slot for punk legends FEAR, the Pistoleros share the good times … Continue reading "S13E27- Los Pistoleros-Tres Hombres"

Sans frontman Mike and newest member, guitarist Andy, we sat down with drummer Pierre, Bun on bass, and saxophone player Shannon from Reno Ska punk band ,the legendary Sucka Punch! We go through the origins, timeline and many members of the longest running hardcore ska band in Reno. It’s a hilarious and fascinating story of … Continue reading "SUCKA PUNCH: Tales from the Punchbowl"

This week we welcome the ever-evolving Two Man Lemmon Band!Spencer Eldridge started out solo with his guitar and some songs under the banner Just In Beaver. That was followed by being joined on bass by Grimedog’s Lucas Grimes. Then after a name change to the current, Two Man Lemmon Band are now joined by Bobby … Continue reading "Two Man Lemmon Band – Lemmon Party"

This week’s guest hails from the woods halfway to Susanville, slinging guitar and banjo ditties from the early nineteenth century – our new bestie, Charlie Marks!Down to earth, with a fascination for the finger picking styles from a time just before Appalachian bluegrass, when folks played traditional porch music, Charlie intends to keep this art … Continue reading "Charlie Marks – Old Timey Folker"