Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Episode 326 features Tiny City, an indie rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina. Band members include Nick Muccio (bass), Brendan Pope (guitar, keys), and Caleb Biele, and Derek Stanton (lyricist, lead vocals, drums). Each of them joined the chat in one way or another, and it made for a fun and engaging conversation. We'll be playing a show together on November 15th in Charlotte at Starlight on 22nd. I featured their track “How Did You Know” off their latest album. We discussed their writing and recording process in depth, as well as their most recent tour, which took them all over the East Coast. Now that all the guys have full-time jobs, we also chatted about balancing music and work life. Thanks for listening—and as always, support local art! This year's PTR Fest is this Saturday, June 28th at Fish Head Cantina!   PTR FEST LINE UP   4pm — Will Barkley @thegypsywheel   430pm — The Mack Brothers @themackbrothersmusic   5pm — The Flip Phones @theflipphones   5pm — Brad William Cox @bradcoxentertainment   6pm — Pack of Larks @packoflarks   630pm — LJR @lukejustinroberts   7pm — Patrick Duffy Band @_p_d_b__   730pm — Xavier James @xavierjamesmusic   8pm — @scoriaofficial   830pm — the Hollow Truths @thehollowtruths   9pm — @letsbeastronauts   930pm — Big Laird @thebiglairdband   1030pm — The Caffeine Rush

Episode 325 features Xavier James, a featured PTR Fest artist and former guest of the show. He's a local rapper in the Baltimore scene and just dropped a new song called “Girl, Bye,” which you can stream wherever you listen to music. Xavier will be hitting the stage at Fish Head on June 28th around 7 PM (give or take). In the interview, we talked about all things creativity—releasing new songs, improving the recording process, and some of Xavier's background in music beyond the hip-hop scene. Thanks for listening and supporting local musicians!     PTR FEST LINE UP  LJR Will Barkley SCORIA  Pack of Larks Xavier James Brad William Cox Later Than Soon The Flip Phones The Caffeine Rush The Mack Brothers The Hollow Truths Patrick Duffy Band The Big Laird Band

Episode 324 features Luke Justin Roberts, aka LJR—a longtime friend of mine and a talented pop artist based in the DMV. While he was a frequent guest in the early days of the show, it's been at least 100 episodes since his last appearance, so it felt like the perfect time to bring him back. We were working on a collaboration for a Frank Turner cover, which gave us the chance to fit in an interview. Luke is releasing a full-length album tomorrow, June 11th, which has been years in the making. In this episode, I featured his track “Insecure,” which you can stream on all major platforms. We had an in-depth conversation about balancing the need to make money with the drive to stay creative as a musician. In addition to his music, Luke runs LJR Creative, offering video services, and hosts songwriter sessions called “Amplify” at studios throughout the DMV. Thanks, as always, for listening and supporting local artists—may you kick ass in all your endeavors.   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.    Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist

Episode 323 features Derrick Credito, a singer-songwriter and author from Maryland with new music out now. I'd been meaning to have him on the show after we played a few open mics and a recent showcase together with our mutual friend Will Sims. I featured his song “East Coast Blues” in this episode—if you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In our conversation, we talked about songwriting, creative writing, community college, and the music scene in Maryland. Thanks for listening and for supporting local artists!   The 5th Annual PTR Fest is June 28th at Fish Head Cantina in Baltimore, MD.    Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.    Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist

Episode 322 features Parker Hastings from Kentucky/Nashville. He's a guitar player and songwriter with new music out. I first came across him at a Gaelic Storm show at Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland—he's currently their lead guitarist. Parker was gracious enough to come on the show and share the story of his musical journey. He now lives in Nashville, where he works full-time in music. It was a fun conversation—we talked about all sorts of things, including going from part-time to full-time, as well as a great story about Parker playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. I also featured his song “Kentucky Sunshine” on this episode, and if you like it, you can find it on all major streaming platforms. Thanks for listening and for supporting local artists.   https://www.parkerhastingsmusic.com/home   Local Gaelic Storm Upcoming Shows: July 20 & 21 – Rams Head, Annapolis   The 5th Annual PTR Fest is June 28th at Fish Head Cantina in Baltimore, MD.    Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.    Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist

  Episode 321 features Night Walks from Baltimore, MD. They are an indie rock band with new music out. I featured their track ‘Untitled' on this show. I wanted to get them on the podcast because we are playing a big show together this coming Monday, May 26th, at the Ottobar. I have not personally played there in at least 5 or 6 years, and at the time, it was one of our best shows ever. So, needless to say, we are excited and appreciate Sam & David for inviting us. In the interview, we talked about their new music, the Baltimore music scene, songwriting, and balancing work with music. The info and ticket link for the show are in the episode notes. Thanks for listening and supporting local music and local artists.     https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/80893901/the-hollow-truthsnight-walksfuchsia-casualgood-time-jordie-baltimore-ottobar   7:00 - 7:30: Staja 7:40 - 8:10: Good Time Jordie 8:20 - 8:50 Night Walks 9:00 - 9:30 The Hollow Truths     The 5th Annual PTR Fest is June 28th at Fish Head Cantina in Baltimore, MD.   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out. -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.    Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist

Episode 320 features Clif from LetsBeAstronauts. This is his second time on the show. In short, it's a gig review–style episode. I wanted to find someone with boots on the ground to talk about the Turnstile benefit show that took place in Baltimore last weekend. The Grammy-nominated hardcore band staged a free benefit concert on Saturday (May 10, 2025) at Wyman Park Dell, drawing thousands of fans and raising over $35,000 for charity. The beneficiary was Health Care for the Homeless, which provides medical, dental, therapy, and addiction support services to Baltimore's most vulnerable populations. If you're in need of services or would like to donate, the website is listed below. I featured “Surgery from a Doctor with Broken Hands” by LetsBeAstronauts. Check out their socials for upcoming events and releases.    Health Care for the Homeless - Baltimore and Maryland   The 5th Annual PTR Fest is June 28th at Fish Head Cantina in Baltimore, MD.    Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.    Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist

Episode 319 features Impolite Society out of Pennsylvania. They are a hard rock band with new music out, and I featured their tracks “Where Have You Been” and “Lost Control” on the episode. In the interview, I spoke with Tony and Brian—longtime friends who started playing music together and have since been bringing this project to life. We talked about songwriting, balancing work with music, inspirations, different eras of rock, Philly, and all sorts of other stuff. Thanks for listening and supporting local music!   The 5th Annual PTR Fest is June 28th at Fish Head Cantina in Baltimore, MD.    Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 318 features Padded Waltz from Massachusetts. They are a sci-fi indie rock band, and I featured their track “Hand Me Down” on this episode. In the interview, I spoke with Jess and Drake about how they got this project started, the backstory and ethos behind the band, songwriting, music school, work, and more. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists.   This year's PTR Fest is June 28th at Fishhead Cantina. — Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out. -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.      Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist

Episode 317 features Day-Glow Foxes from Massachusetts. They have a new album out called Modern Eschatology. On this episode, I featured their track “Little Apocalypse." If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In the conversation I spoke with Sam and we talked about songwriting, the end of the world, working a day job, and campus shows in Massachusetts. Thanks for listening and supporting local art.   This year's PTR Fest is June 28th at Fishhead Cantina. — Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.      Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist

Episode 316 features William and Brendan from the Billy Rooster Band. Billy is a rock musician from Baltimore, MD, currently releasing new music. Brendan Clarke, a.k.a. Bassclarke, is a longtime alum of the show. William Flagle, a.k.a. Billy Rooster, released an album in 2024 called That's Just Life and has some new singles out this year as well. I featured his tracks "That's Just Life" and "Save Me" on this episode. If you like them, you can stream them wherever you listen to music. His upcoming shows are on 4/26 at The Depot in Baltimore and 5/8 at Ottobar in Baltimore. In the conversation, we covered a lot of ground—talking about his writing style, influences, and the shows he's been playing. Brendan also chimed in quite a bit throughout. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.     Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 315 features LSDaniel from Tiny Van Concerts. We played an unofficial showcase with him back in March, which was a lot of fun. Daniel is an indie artist with an EP out called LSDaniel. He's currently releasing new music, and I featured his tracks “DIY Daddy” and “Blue Gatorade” on this episode. If you like them, you can stream them wherever you listen to music. In our conversation, we talked about being a DIY musician, building stages, and creating your own shows when needed. Daniel also wanted me to mention that he'll be running a Bonnaroo group party on Wednesday, June 11, so if you're planning on going to Bonnaroo, you can find him there. Thanks for listening and supporting local music!       Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 314 features Aaron Lawrence of My Blue Hope. They're an indie rock band from Charlotte, NC. The band has a new EP out, and I featured their track “Borderline Hope” on this episode. If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In the interview, we talked about their writing process, the Charlotte music scene, borderline personality disorder, and why being creative as a working adult is an overall positive and worthwhile exercise. Thanks for listening and for supporting local music!   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 313 features Space Casino, an indie rock band from Boston, MA. They've just released a new album titled Elephants in the Room. I featured their track “Get Away” on this episode — if you like what you hear, you can stream it on any major music platform. In the interview, I caught up with Chris and Jared to talk about the ups and downs of life in an indie band — everything from writing and recording to the challenges of getting their music heard. We also got into their YouTube channel and the creative work they're doing there. As always, thanks for listening and for supporting local music.   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 312 features The Flip Phones from Arlington, VA. In the interview, I spoke with Lindsey and Ryan, an acoustic-driven indie duo releasing a brand-new album this Friday. I featured their track “Polaris” on this episode, and if you like it, you can find all their music on Spotify or wherever you listen to music. In the interview we delved into all things writing, working, and staying inspired, and they even shared a song (by someone else) that was very germane to the conversation. If you're in NOVA and want to see them play, The Flip Phones will be posting all their dates on social media. Thanks for listening and supporting local music!    Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 311 features Jackson of Naive Nature out of Philadelphia, a longtime friend of the show. Since his initial appearance as a guest, we have played many shows together in Philly, and he has become part of our core friend group there. I also have to give a shoutout to Scoopski, aka Jim, who is now Naive Nature's drummer. We have a show coming up this Saturday, March 29th, at The Iris Garden Bar at Restaurant 198 in Burtonsville, MD, featuring Naive Nature, The Hollow Truths, The Jamie Frank Trio, and 2 Dollar Bill. The show starts around 7 PM, with The Hollow Truths closing at 10 PM. In this conversation, we talked about everything Naive Nature has been up to, including releasing new music, touring the East Coast, and being featured on local radio. I also featured Naive Nature's track “Alright” on this episode. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists!   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.   

Episode 310 features Brendan Clarke, AKA B. Clarke on Spotify, AKA @bassclarke on IG. He is quite possibly Baltimore's busiest bass player. He plays with Old Eastern, Crooked Plants, and many others, including my band. He recently released a brand new solo EP called Late Winter. In this episode, I featured his track “Piojitos.” The episode also includes my brother Dylan, making his return to the show after first appearing way back in episode 3. In our conversation, we talked a lot about all things Baltimore, as well as the story behind Brendan's track, which was loosely inspired by T. Swift. Thanks for listening and for supporting local art!     Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 309 is a special South by Southwest recap episode featuring Brendan Lane and The Sugar Packets, Dominic Delaney, and Souls Extolled. Our shows went off great this year, and I dare say it was our best SXSW yet. Big gratitude and thanks to Liberty Bar in Austin for hosting us, as well as to Tiny Van Shows. Also, a special shoutout to Chicken Ranch Records for always putting on their showcase. The episode is divided into three sections, with Zack from Souls Extolled starting it off. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists!   3:00 Souls Extolled (Zach Black) 14:00 Dominic Delaney  26:00 Brendan Lane & The Sugar Packets   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.   

Episode 308 features Brian Wolff from Austin, Texas. This is his second time on the show, and we're playing a show together this Thursday in Austin at Liberty Bar on East 6th Street with a bunch of our friends from the podcast—so we're all excited for that. Brian has been busy releasing music and recently received a grant from the city to record an album. We had a lot to catch up on, and I featured his latest track, Leave the Lights On. Born in upstate New York, Brian moved to Austin in 2012. His musical style draws heavily from Classic Rock, '90s Alternative, and Americana. His songs are marked by big guitars and impactful rhythms, complete with thoughtful, introspective, and unique lyrics. In the summer of 2024, Brian Wolff & The Howlers performed at Spiedie Fest in Binghamton, NY, sharing the festival stage with Chris Young and Shaboozey. They built a tour around it and spent the summer performing across the U.S. Shortly after, they were awarded a grant from Austin's Live Music Fund. Thanks for listening and supporting local art!             Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.   

Episode 307 features Andrew Savage from Austin, Texas. We're playing a SXSW showcase at Liberty Bar on 3/13, so I wanted to get him on the show to talk about his music and our upcoming gig. His latest track, Goddess of War, is featured in this episode and you can stream it wherever you listen to music. Andrew blends Americana and folk-punk, drawing from his San Antonio folk-punk roots with influences like Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, and Bright Eyes, crafting poignant, playful, and raw lyrics. Currently working on a full-length LP, you can follow @andrewsavage_music for updates. In the conversation discussed the changing Austin music scene and more. Thanks for listening supporting local artists!             Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.   

Episode 306 features myself and Christian, aka half of The Hollow Truths. We released a new song today, so I wanted to catch up with Christian and talk about that, as well as some general stuff. The song is called ‘Guitars Aren't Meant for Cases' and is streaming wherever you listen to music. I'm proud of how it turned out, and as far as our catalogue goes, it feels like a step in a new direction. I would almost dare say that we've matured, but this episode will likely demonstrate otherwise. In any case, we're gearing up for some shows this spring, including Austin for SXSW week with our buds from the pod: Brendan Lane, Brian Wolff, Bad Acid, and Dominique Delaney. As well as some gigs around town and up the east coast. Which I'll be posting about on the band page. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists.       Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 305 features Get Wrecked from Cincinnati, Ohio. In the interview, I spoke with Aaron and Kris about the Cincinnati scene. I featured their latest track ‘Eternal Struggle' on this episode. If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. The band's sound is fairly hardcore and is self-described as ‘designed to have you head banging in your car while you chug your morning red bull to get the taste of PBR and clove cigarettes out of your mouth before you get to work.' It was a fun conversation, and hopefully, you enjoy it wherever you are tuning in from. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.         Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 304 features Bad Acid (ATX) from Austin, Texas. We will be playing a show together in March for a South by Southwest showcase that I gave been putting together, so I wanted to get them on the show. In the episode, I spoke with Keith Moore, a longtime veteran of the scene. I featured their new track “Stations” on this episode. Their sound could loosely be described as garage rock with some elements of punk. Our show will be at The Liberty Bar on East 6th Street on March 13th with former guests of the show Brian Wolff & Dominic Delaney, & Brendan Lane, among others. So if you are in town for the conference, feel free to stop by. Austin is always a great time during South by week, and I highly recommend getting down there one year if you haven't been. This will be the first of a few episodes featuring Austin bands, as I often do in March. In the conversation, we talked a lot about the changing scenery of Austin, avoiding becoming jaded, and art as a whole. Thanks for listening and supporting local musicians.         Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.

Episode 303 features Pat Renny, a pop artist from Baltimore, MD. He's returning to the show to talk about his new track, “Thinkin' Bout You,” which is featured in this episode. The song also has a music video coming out soon, which Pat is excited about. And then he's got a big show coming up on February 28th at The Metro in Baltimore with The Odd Foxes, Silversity, Sam Losing, and Smantx, so we talked about that and everything else he's been up to. Thanks for listening and supporting local music!       Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 302 features Anne and Eric from the Pittsburgh-based band The Altered Egos, a father-daughter duo who formed the indie rock group in 2021 and have been releasing new music ever since. I featured their tracks “Maxx and Ruby” and “Makin' It the Hard Way,” both of which you can find on any music streaming platform. In this episode, we discussed Eric's journey transitioning from his former work life to playing in a band again, the Pittsburgh music scene, Anne's interests in songwriting, and her future plans. Thank you for listening and supporting local music!         Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 301 features Neptune and the Sailor, an art rock band from Jersey. They have a new EP out called Disc 2, and I featured a couple of their tracks on this episode. One is called "Commonplace," and the other is "Sailor, Sailor." If you like their sound, you can find them on Spotify or wherever you listen to music. In the episode, I spoke with James & Owen and we talked about life, school, songwriting, NYC, house shows, and a bunch of other stuff. Thanks for listening and supporting local music! If you want to help out the pod, you can follow or subscribe wherever you're tuning in from. Thanks again for listening and supporting local music!         Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 300! Featuring local legend Howi Spangler of Ballyhoo! They're a touring beach rock band from Aberdeen, Maryland, and have been a staple in the scene for a long time. This was Howi's second appearance on the show (his first was way back on Episode 100), and it was another fun conversation. In this episode, we talked about songwriting, TikTok, pursuing your dreams, and what Ballyhoo has planned for the summer. I also featured Ballyhoo's track Shellshock on this episode. If you dig it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. Thanks for listening and supporting local music! If you'd like to help out the pod or the band, please drop a follow on any of the socials or check out BallyhooRocks.com.   https://ballyhoorocks.com/   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 299 features Holler Choir from North Carolina, an Appalachian-American folk/bluegrass outfit led by the songwriting of Clint Roberts. I wanted to get Clint on the show after catching his set at the 9:30 Club, where they opened for one of my all-time favorite bands, Susto. Holler Choir is also involved in a side project called the Susto String Band, which will be bluegrass interpretations of classic Susto songs. They recently released a new EP titled "Songs Before They Write Themselves," produced by Grammy-winning producer Michael Ashworth. In this episode, I featured the track "Hard Pill" from that EP, as well as their top-streaming song "Carolina" to close out the episode. In our conversation, Clint and I talked about the origins of Holler Choir, bluegrass, the Asheville music scene, being in a co-ed band, Susto, and much more. Thanks for listening and supporting local music! We've got a big episode coming up for episode 300, so stay tuned!   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 298 features Main Street Detour from Pittsburgh, a pop punk emo rock band with some new music out. I showcased their track “Joy” on this episode, and if you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. I had a great conversation with Niko and Dan about the Pittsburgh music scene, songwriting, and balancing work with their passion for music. They've got a big album release show coming up on January 18th at Mr. Smalls Funhouse in Pittsburgh. If you want to support the band, you can find ticket info and more on their social media. Thanks for listening and for supporting local music!       Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 297 features Josh from Family Video. They are an art rock band from Charlotte, NC. I showcased 2 of their latest songs, Backtalk and Holy Ghost. Which we discussed in the episode. If you like them, you can find their music wherever you stream music. In the episode I spoke with Josh Shabtai and we discussed songwriting styles, job history, his work in the video game industry, and his experience transitioning to building toys. If you want to support the band, you can find them on all the socials. Thanks for listening and for supporting local music!         Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 296 features The Burn Doubts from Maryland. They are an alt-rock band with a new track out called ‘Selfish Act', which I featured on this episode and you can find wherever you stream music. In the conversation, I spoke with Austin, Spencer, Patrick, and Jeff. I wanted to get the guys on the show this week because we have a big gig this Friday, 12/20, at Cult Classic Brewing on Kent Island in Maryland. Will Sims, The Brothers Clair, and myself (The Hollow Truths) will also be on the bill. Cult Classic Brewing is a great venue with a unique vibe, and I highly recommend stopping by for a show sometime—even if it's not ours. They do amazing work for the local music scene. In our conversation, we talked about all things music, gigging, writing, and our upcoming show. Thanks for listening and for supporting local music!   Band Line Up for Cult Classic Brewing 12/20 7:30 PM The Brothers Clair 8:15 PMThe Burn Doubts 9:20 PM The Hollow Truths 10:15 PM Will Sims       Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 295 features Taylor Gomolisky of the band Brothers Clair. He'll be playing our holiday show with us on 12/20 at Cult Classic Brewing. The lineup includes the Brothers Clair, The Hollow Truths, Will Sims, and The Burn Doubts, who are next week's guests on the podcast. In this episode, I featured the track If There's Time by Brothers Clair. If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In our conversation, we talked about the upcoming show, the Baltimore/Annapolis/Nashville scenes, male strippers, and much more. Thanks for listening and for supporting local music!     Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 294 features Oh The Humanity from Massachusetts. They are a hardcore band with a new album coming out. I featured their track Gutted on this episode. If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In the conversation, I spoke with Chris and Kevin about their recording process, touring, and releasing music. If you'd like to support the band, you can follow them on all their socials. Thanks for listening and for supporting local music!   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 293 features Almost Made The Mixtape, a pop-punk trio from the Detroit, Michigan area.  They have a new track called Fake It (Till You Make It), which I featured on this episode. You can stream it wherever you listen to music. In the interview, I spoke with Casey O'Leary and Todd Holquist. In our conversation, we talked about all things music: writing, recording, pop-punk, weekenders, and balancing music with day jobs. Thanks for listening and for supporting local music!   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 292 features the return of John Mesh from Raised by Sheep, who first appeared on the show in Episode 247. They are a progressive rock band from Lynchburg, VA, made up of college students from the University of Lynchburg. The guys have a new album out, and I featured a track from it called Egyptian Sunrise. In the interview, we talked about all things music, recording, school, and theory. Thanks for listening and for supporting local music!   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 291 features Henry Erlinger from Washington, DC. He is an aspiring singer-songwriter with some new music out. I featured his latest track, Pasadena, on this episode. If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In our conversation, we talked about all things music, open mics, writing, and being a part-time musician. Thanks for listening and supporting local music!   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

pisode 290 features Danny VanZandt from Detroit, Michigan. He draws inspiration from the 1970s singer-songwriter movement. His subject matter ranges from speculative and imaginative to slightly more serious, offering a comedic and clever view of contemporary life in America in the information age. In our conversation, we talked about songwriting styles, lyrics, occupations, and balancing creativity with obligations. I featured his new track, “Simple Pleasures,” on this episode, and you can find it wherever you stream music. Danny's new album is called Proust in the Kitchen with a Wooden Spoon, and it will drop early next year. The band will be on the road in 2025, so keep an eye out for their shows if you're in the Detroit/Midwest area. Thanks for listening and supporting local music!   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 289 features The Open Flames from London, England. The band includes members of Sleepy Kitty and Harvey Danger. In the interview, I spoke with Dave Eastman, Paige Brubeck, and Evan Sult. Paige and Evan were calling in from NYC. It was a fun conversation—we talked about all things music, Europe, and the daily grind. In the episode, I featured their track "Drop a Coin" as well as a brand-new song called "Eat Alone," which comes out on Nov 9. Dave even played a live version of the track at the end of the conversation. It's super catchy and reminds me of the heyday of the Oasis/REM 90s rock era. Thanks for listening and supporting local music!   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 288 features Scott Homebrew, a photographer in the Baltimore area and a good friend of mine. This is his second time on the show. He's been shooting photos all over the DMV for many years now, and chances are, if you play music in the area, you've seen his work. In our conversation, we talked about a lot of local venues as well as the shows he's been shooting. Scott's favorite band is 311, so I featured a song of his choosing, which was "Life's Not a Race." You can find Scott's work on Instagram at @mr.homebrew_photography, and if you need photos for your next show, he's great to work with. Thanks for supporting local music and local artists!   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 287 features Have Fun!, a pop-punk band from Massachusetts. They have a brand-new track out called 'Gaslighter,' and I featured it on this episode. The guys just opened for The Menzingers last week and have been making waves in their local scene. In the interview, I spoke with Chris, and we talked about different ways to get your music out there, songwriting, working, and a bunch of other random stuff. Thanks for listening and supporting local musicians.   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist • Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 286 features Fetcher from Baltimore, MD. They are an alt-rock band with a new album out called So Long, Small World. In the episode I featured the track ‘Angel 1987.' In the interview, I spoke with Jason Jones and Louey Peraza, and we talked about touring, songwriting, work, influences, and the Baltimore scene. Their next show is on 11/3 in Baltimore at the Metro. If you like their stuff, feel free to check them out on all the socials. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists.     Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist • Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 285 features Ryan "Swimsuit" Calonder from Disco Risqué, a funky, jazzy rock band out of Charlottesville, VA, known for their use of horns. I first met Ryan while he was bartending at a restaurant in downtown Charlottesville, and we quickly realized we were both in bands. It was great to get him on the podcast to talk about all things music, venues, VPNs, grumpy sound guys, and the local scene. I featured their song "Evil on Tape" in this episode. If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists!     Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist • Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 284 features Captive Birds from Norfolk, VA. They are an indie rock band with a cool new album out called Chasing Phantoms. I featured their track "Hate Is In Season" on this episode, and if you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In the interview, I talked with Jake and Scoot about the Norfolk scene, playing shows, guitar pedals, recording analog style, work, and a bunch of other stuff. It was a fun convo, so hopefully you enjoy it. If you want to help out Captive Birds, you can find them on all the socials. Thanks for listening and supporting local musicians!   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist • Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 283 features myself and Christian, who plays bass in The Hollow Truths. We wanted to do a pod to talk about our new song, "Raw Doggin Reality," and our upcoming trip to Ohio and Pittsburgh this weekend. We caught up for a chat on Christian's rooftop the other night in Baltimore. We talked about his time in the Navy, sober streaks, and the music scene in general. If you're in Pittsburgh or Ohio, we're playing at Ormsby222 on Friday night and The Matinee in Akron with former pod guests Wake Magnolia. Thanks for listening and supporting local music!     Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist • Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 282 features Jack & Josh from Hotel Burgundy, an indie rock band from New Orleans, LA. They have a new EP out called I Want to Be Just Like You, and I featured their new track 'Driftin' on it. If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In the interview, we talked about touring, songwriting, modern-day music promotion, and the work grind. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists.     Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 281 features John from The Mack Brothers, an indie band from Philly. They just released a new album called Southern Skies. I featured the song “Fruit Punch Loko” on this episode, which we talked about in the interview. John and I both had an affinity for Four Lokos back in the day. I should also mention that this is at least the second time The Mack Brothers have been on the show. Our bands have become fast friends from playing together over the past couple of years in Philly and have had a lot of good times. So it was great to catch up with them and hear about everything they've been up to musically. If you like the new album, you can find it on Spotify and wherever you listen to music. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists.     Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist • Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 280 features Marilyn from Vivid Vertigo, an indie rock band from Southern Maryland. We are playing a show together this Saturday (8/31) at Angels Rock Bar in Baltimore, MD. The lineup features us (The Hollow Truths), Sugar Hysteria, Sounds Dangerous, and The Azures. Tickets are $15 or $12 presale. If you are familiar with Power Plant in the city, that's where Angels is located. In the interview, we talked about songwriting, being a frontwoman, and how to release music in the modern age. If you are fans or friends of Vivid Vertigo, feel free to find them on all their socials. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.   TICKETS FOR SATURDAYS SHOW AT ANGELS   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist • Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 279 features Extra Arms from Detroit, an indie rock band with a brand new album called Radar. The album includes 10 songs of melodic, catchy rock that jumps all over the stylistic map. In this episode, I featured the track "I Don't Wanna Surrender." If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. The song also has a cool music video on YouTube, which I highly recommend checking out. In the interview, I spoke with Ryan and we talked about work, music, indie record labels, touring, writing, and what it's like to be a veteran in your local scene. If you'd like to help out the band of the podcast please drop a follow, like, or rating wherever you are tuning in from. Thanks for listening and for supporting local music.     Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist • Please follow the podcast or the band wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 278 features The Orange Slices from Washington, DC. They are an indie rock band with an eclectic sound. I featured their song "Red Shift" in this episode. If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In the interview, I spoke in person with Elise, James, Ethan, and Faolan about the band's new album they are working on. We also talked about vinyl records, production, writing, existential crisis, some of the band's background, and being in a band in the modern era. The band has a show coming up this weekend at Monument City Brewing in Baltimore which they are promoting. If you want to help the band or the show, please follow, subscribe, or like us on socials. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists.   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist   -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

In Episode 277, I interview Rick from Tears Of A Fallen Hero, a Swedish rock band from Gothenburg whose sound blends pop and modern rock. We delve into the music scene in Sweden, the band's backstory, and their new songs. This episode features their tracks "A Hymn for the Broken" and "Yours to Destroy." If you enjoy these songs, you can find them on your preferred streaming platform. Thanks for listening and supporting independent artists!   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist • Please follow the podcast or the band wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Episode 276 features Brad Cox, or Brad William Cox, as his Spotify artist name goes. He is the host of the Mouthful Of Graffiti Podcast as well as the frontman of more than a few musical endeavors. I recently caught up with him last week on both his show and this one. He's releasing a couple of new tracks this month as well as pumping out podcast episodes. He also runs live events for his show. In the interview, we talked about all the projects he's been up to, as well as his past, his spiritual perspectives, and everything else. Hopefully, if you are friends or fans of his work, you will enjoy the chat. Thanks for listening and supporting the local scene. • • Please follow the podcast or the band wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.