Zig At The Gig podcast

Interview with Antonia Tricarico. Antonia Tricarico is an incredible photographer who is working on releasing a new book Be My Rebel.

"Be My Rebel is a photography book born from my belief that powerful images can shift perceptions, raise awareness, and spark empathy. This project captures the raw intensity and emotion of protest—from the quiet determination of a young climate activist to the unstoppable unity of a crowd marching for women's rights." Antonia Tricarico on Be My Rebel. 

Link to kickstarter! 

Be My Rebel Book Kickstarter 

Antonia Tricarico was born in Potenza, in Italy’s Basilicata region. At 16, she joined the Feminist Collective of Potenza. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in the Law School at La Sapienza University in Rome and became active in the Women’s Health Collective in Trastevere. She worked with Paolo Bedini’s AZ Music agency, where for nearly a decade she helped bring renowned musicians to Italy. In the 1990s, she was involved in Rome’s Rights to Housing movement and supported squatting public buildings with and for immigrants, for their right to housing. In 1997, after moving to the United States, she began pursuing photography more seriously. In the past years, she has worked as an archivist for Pulitzer Prize–winning Washington Post photographer Lucian Perkins and collaborated with independent labels such as Tolotta Records, Dischord Records, Kill Rock Stars, and Youth Action Research. Her photographs are represented in both private and public collections, including the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institution, the permanent exhibition and special collections archive of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC (Punk and Go-Go music archives), the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library at the University of Maryland,the DC History Center, and the Library of Congress. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally.

She is the author of three books: • Frame of Mind: Punk Photos and Essay from Washington, DC, and Beyond, 1997–2017 (Akashic Books, 2019) • The Inner Ear of Don Zientara: A Half Century of Recording in One of America’s Most Innovative Studios, Through the Voices of Musicians (Akashic Books, 2023) - Oltre l'Influenza-Italian Novel-Sensibili alle Foglie Publisher-Rome,Italy 2023 Her work has appeared in Photo Review, Guitar World, Kerrang, All Music, Razorcake, Chicago Reader, The Oregonian, The Quietus, The Echo, Exclaim!, Fretboard Journal, Washington City Paper, and Washingtonian.

Antonia Tricarico website.

Interview with : The Problem With Kids Today

Take It! is the third and latest album released by The Problem With Kids Today, the

https://www.facebook.com/TPWKT/

https://theproblemwithkidstoday.bandcamp.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@theproblemwithkidstoday175

Interview with Rebecca Pidgeon. Rebecca returns to talk about her new album Unillusion.

Rebecca Pidgeon was born in Cambridge, MA and raised primarily in Edinburgh, Scotland,

Rebecca's Info : 

http://rebeccapidgeonmusic.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7da523apYjG6oJePP5MZwG

https://www.instagram.com/rebeccapidgeon/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuLq5dzPwlVw4FzeUdysVMg

https://www.facebook.com/rebeccapidgeonmusic

https://twitter.com/rebeccapidgeon?lang=en

Interview with Lucas Ward and Elisa Fantini of The Silver Snails. 

The Silver Snails are a fully independent pop music project based in the medieval wine country of Romagna, Italy, with strong ties to the West Coast. Anchored by the husband and wife team of Lucas Ward and Elisa Fantini, their mission is to open human hearts through song. The Silver Snails draw from a diverse palette of musical influences including classic rock and pop, Beethoven, electronica, Irish, jazz, Nigerian, Kawali, Asian folk music, and more.

Silver Snails's Info: 

https://www.thesilversnails.com

Interview with Howard Wuelfing.

https://www.diwulf.com/products/available-for-presale-descenes-and-discords-an-anthology

https://www.diwulf.com

Howard Wuelfing‘s career in Public Relations follows in the wake of decades of music journalism contributing to the Washington Post, Creem, Spin, Your Flesh, Forced Exposure, Boston Rock andThe Village Voice over the years. Early in his career, Howard in publised the influential D.C.-based fanzines DesCenes and DisCords.

Howard also has had an active career as a musician, playing with bands, Half Japanese and The Slickee Boys as well as leading local DC twisted-pop micro-legends The Nurses, Underheaven and New Jersey’s Love Pushers (featuring Jersey Beat fanzine editor Jim Testa, future Chicago Sun Times writer/author Jim DeRogatis and Crocodile Shop’s Mick Hale).

Howard's info: 

https://www.howlinwuelf.com

Interview with  Don Gordon and Jeff Modzelewski of The Whiskey Drinks

The Whiskey Drinks are a band of seasoned acoustic musicians, known for blending genres into a captivating musical experience. Their instrumental prowess, stage charisma, and intense musicality have propelled them to rapid popularity in the local scene of Cleveland, Ohio. With a history spanning over three decades, their sound leaves a lasting impression that keeps audiences coming back for more.

Rooted in traditional American music, The Whiskey Drinks blend old-time, blues, and protest influences with hints of funk, hip-hop, alternative, and pop music. Their versatile sound captivates audiences in intimate barrooms, lively festivals, and any place where people want to relax, unwind, and toast to better days ahead.

Upcoming Shows!

OCT 4 wild maple Fest Chardon OH

OCT 17th Album release at Winchester in Lakewood OH

Info linked below 

https://thewhiskeydrinks.com

Interview with Benny Coleman of The Quasi Kings

About The Quasi Kings:

Formed in Columbus, OH in the Spring of 2016, the The Quasi Kings have quickly “cemented [their] place as the sprawling, multi-instrumental next generation of Columbus reggae.” (Columbus Dispatch). The band, led by brothers Zach (vocals, saxophone, percussion) & Benny Coleman (vocals, bass), varies in age, musical backgrounds, and taste, leading to a worldly & distinctive collage. Their premier offering, 2018’s Throwaway Culture EP, features catchy hooks, tight vocal harmonies, and a unique blend of reggae, rock, and hip-hop. Their latest album, Eye of the Storm, takes things a step further with songs like “Booze”, a raucous Sabbath inspired tune, and the dubby, horn driven “Cut It Out”. Their live shows are high energy, captivating and ever-evolving. The Quasi Kings have had the privilege to play with the likes of Stick Figure, Rebelution, Sublime, Steel Pulse, Tropidelic, Badfish, Fortunate Youth, Third World, Israel Vibration, Dark Star Orchestra & more. Visit thequasikings.com for tour dates & more info.

https://www.thequasikings.com

Tickets for HR of Bad Brains with C-Level, and Benny Coleman of The Quasi Kings at The Winchester Lakewood OH Oct-10-25 :

https://thewinchestermusictavern.com/tm-event/hr-of-bad-brains-w-c-level-benny-coleman-of-quasi-kings/

Richard Lloyd of TELEVISION! 

Richard Lloyd is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as a founding member of the influential New York rock band Television. His inventive, melodic guitar work helped define the band's sound on their landmark 1977 album Marquee Moon. Outsie of Televsision, Lloyd has release several solo albums and worked as a session guitarist, earning respect as a pioneering figure in punk and alternative rock.

This is a previous conversation I had with Richard from 2020.

If you're in and or near Ohio don't miss out !

Richard Lloyd of TELEVISION  SEP 8TH Winchester OH with C-Level

Richard Lloyd Tickets

H.R. of Bad Brains with C-Level and Benny Coleman of The Quasi Kings OCT 10th Winchester OH 

H.R of Bad Brains Tickets !

Interview with Willie Nile !

The Great Yellow Light is filled with passionate guitar-driven, melodic songs, a mix of anthemic

Nile’s love for life and music has powered his 45-year recording career. The Buffalo, NY native made his way to New York City in the early 1970s. After establishing himself as a popular presence on the downtown club scene, Willie attained national recognition through his widely acclaimed first three major-label albums — Willie Nile, Golden Down and Places I Have Never Been. Next, he then embarked on the indie route with a long series of well-received album releases including Beautiful Wreck of the World, Streets of New York, House of a Thousand Guitars, The Innocent Ones, American Ride, World War Willie, New York At Night, Children of Paradise, The Day The Earth Stood Still, the acoustic If I Was a River, and the covers collection Positively Bob: Willie Nile Sings Bob Dylan. Working on his own terms has allowed Willie to expand his audience to encompass much of the planet. He’s toured North America and overseas regularly building a sizeable and devoted following for his incendiary live performances. His loyal fan base includes such admirers as Bruce Springsteen, with whom he’s guested onstage on multiple occasions, and Pete Townshend, who personally requested him as the opening act on the Who’s historic 1980 U.S. tour. The list of avowed Nile fans also includes Bono, Lou Reed, Ian Hunter, Graham Parker, Jim Jarmusch, Little Steven, and Lucinda Williams, who once remarked, “Willie Nile is a great artist. If there was any justice in this world, I’d be opening up for him instead of him for me.” Appropriately, an Austrian filmmaker is currently making a documentary film about Willie, with new footage shot in Italy, England and America.

http://willienile.com/

https://www.facebook.com/willie.nile

Interview with Michael "Miguel" Happoldt of Sublime, The Ziggens, Perro Bravo, and Skunk Records.

Listen to The Ziggens new surf Epic Well Qualified To Represent The L.B. sea, Vol 1, and Vol 2 here:

Spotify :

https://open.spotify.com/album/2S4KiTerZoted6WEsjmpws?si=4fcr6_6jQ-uydV2z5Hhnzg

Apple:

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-ziggens/65727399

Keep up With The Ziggens and Skunk here :

https://www.instagram.com/skunkrecords

https://www.instagram.com/theziggens

https://www.facebook.com/SkunkRecords

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063538901887

https://theziggensofficial.com

Pre Save Vol 2 here :

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/theziggens/well-qualified-to-represent-the-lb-sea--vol-2?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=Email+&utm_source=SendGrid

About Michael "Miguel" Happoldt :

While studying at California State University, Dominguez Hills, Happoldt met alternative rock group the Ziggens. He began recording and producing with the group and eventually joined to record their first album, C0002. Inspired by the punk rock and DIY movements of SST, BYO and Dischord Records tracks, in 1989 Happoldt created the logo and label Skunk Records and released the Ziggens' album on cassette. In 1990, Happoldt moved to Long Beach, California, where he met Sublime's Bradley Nowell at a party. Happoldt invited Sublime to make some live-to-DAT recordings. Intrigued by the Ziggens' cassette release, Nowell played a four-song demo for Happoldt, which Nowell had recorded before meeting Happoldt, and asked him to put it out on Skunk Records. Happoldt has been involved in some capacity with the Long Beach Dub Allstars, the supergroup Volcano, Lucky Boys Confusion, Unwritten Law, Slightly Stoopid, and Long Beach Shortbus.