A podcast dedicated to promoting and supporting local artists and musicians in the Gaston County and surrounding areas. Every week, we talk with local artists, musicians, entrepreneurs and local leaders in an effort to provide a deeper connection and understanding between artists and audience. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Mariah Van Kleef, Queen City Nerve Critic's Pick for Best of Charlotte, is stepping in to split duties with Jade Moore on Wednesday nights for our Singer/Songwriter Open Mic. Get to know Mariah then come support her on alternating Wednesdays.https://linktr.ee/riah_ru
Caught Off Guard is a pop-punk band from Charlotte, NC. Get to know the band in advance of their upcoming performance here at the Rooster on Friday, April 11th!https://linktr.ee/CaughtOffGuard
This is the continuation of our interview with Haymaker. Check them out at the link below...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kuC_mHXCwk1YU-SOCFw6Q
Shelby shredders Fear Illusion are back for another interview in advance of their upcoming show on Friday, April 4th with Filth, Two Stroke Smoke and Screwed Ends. Stick around till the end of the episode to see the music video that just dropped for their new single "Fear"https://linktr.ee/fearillusionnc
Gastonia-based metal band, and saviors of The Rooster, Haymaker, dropped in for our most fun and entertaining episode to date. We talked about the performance on our roof and got into some hilarious story-telling. We had so much fun, this episode ran way long, so we broke it up into 2 episodes. Part 2 will come out in a couple of weeks.Enjoy the episode then come see Haymaker this Saturday with up and coming metal bands Vehement, Alaya's Curse and A Separate Piece.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kuC_mHXCwk1YU-SOCFw6Q
Tiny City is a Charlotte-based Indie Rock band that toes the line between post-punk and power pop and their new single "Ted Leo" is available now wherever you stream. This is the first single off of their upcoming new album and you can see Tiny City live this Saturday at The Rooster!https://tinycitymusic.com/
The Ruff'tons brand new album, "Goo" is available on all streaming platforms. You can see The Ruff'tons perform the new album live this Saturday, March 1st at their Album Release Party, right here at The Rooster with Y'all're, Evergone, and Blistering Dissonance. Stick around until the end of the episode for the full music video for the single "Taboo" off of the new album.https://linktr.ee/therufftonsbandhttps://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia
Brooke McCarthy is the writer, producer, director and star of the Award-Winning One Woman Comedy "How To Be An Ethical Slut" and she is bringing her show to The Rooster's stage this Friday, February 21st! Trace Casanova is a multi-talented artist, musician, actor and singer. He will be opening the show Friday with a set of fun, light-hearted songs.Enjoy the interview then get your tickets to the show!https://linktr.ee/brookemccarthyproductionshttps://www.instagram.com/tracecasanova00/https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia
Our good friends Venus Invictus drop in and introduce the newest member of the band and tell us some cool ghost stories! There might be a bit of Superbowl talk and a bit about breast milk as well....check out the episode and come see Venus Invictus live this Saturday for the Anti-Valentine's Throwdown with Grindhouse, Shadows Prevail and Leaving Echoes!https://venusinvictus.com/https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia
Nathan Sieg invited Michael as a guest on his Echospective Podcast last week. Check out the one-on-one conversation and learn more about Michael and how he became the owner of a music venue in Downtown Gastonia. https://echospective.podbean.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia
The award-winning band, and stars of the documentary "How to Break a World Record," Andrew and Stephen Oliver join us this week to talk about making the movie, breaking the record, growing up preacher's sons and a whole lot more in advance of their upcoming show this Saturday, February 1st here at The Rooster. https://www.brotheroliver.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia
Acclaimed guitar player and rock and roll veteran Bill Spears joins us for a conversation about life on the road, making southern rock and roll and their upcoming show here at The Rooster this Friday with Automag and The Midnight Devils! https://stonewhiskeyband.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia
Michael Griffie, AKA "Not Quite Bret Michaels" sits down for a conversation in advance of this Saturday's "Not Quite New Years Eve" show with Poison'us, Kings of Noise and Justin Waters. https://www.facebook.com/poisonuskingsofnoise https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Vincent and Moss from 6 Story Pyramid join us this week in advance of 2 upcoming shows here at The Rooster. Catch them this Friday, December 20th with Sacrificial Betrayal, Echoes of Humanity and Charlotte Revival, and come see them again on Friday, January 17th with Fiction Parade and We Set Fire. Follow them at the link below. https://linktr.ee/6_story_pyramid https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Mason Cole is very young, extremely talented Outlaw Country Artist who just released his new single "Poplar Springs" on all streaming platforms. You can see Mason live at The Rooster on Friday, December 13th, opening for Hard 2 Handle: The Black Crowes Experience. https://www.instagram.com/masoncole_/ https://santa-anna.ffm.to/poplarsprings https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Get all the details on this year's 3rd Annual Christmas Party and Toy Drive to support Hope United Survivors Network with Heather (Hope United) and Missy (CMM). Learn more about Hope United and the services they provide as well as how you could help if you know someone in an abusive situation. We also talk about the Christmas show itself, who is performing and the Ugly Sweater contest! You can donate to the toy drive using the Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2A536BQFVWWSJ?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawG7IqZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeS-YTwOFahgi8nweRwWh9ji79_5nlif_rpB0mE_jFe8R5LmEyxQEKQ69Q_aem_ENZvumP43I2Sa14pTT9ShQ Hope United: https://hopeunitedgaston.com/ CMM: https://www.facebook.com/creativemusicmanage The Rooster: https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Eric and Devin from Charlotte-based band American Theory join us in advance of their upcoming show on Saturday, December 7th with Sunbreak, Shallow Signals and SWAE. https://linktr.ee/americantheory https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Max and Pablo from Sugar! The Premier System of a Down Tribute join us in advance their upcoming show this Saturday, November 23rd with Saint Diablo and Awesome Ray Ray. https://www.instagram.com/sugarsoadtribute/ https://www.facebook.com/SugarSOADtributeCLT https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Jon Sanchez is the vocalist of local metal band Screwed Ends and will be hosting our first ever Emo Night on Saturday, November 30th! https://linktr.ee/ScrewedendsSC https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dc9KcrFX1/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Zach, Jason and Gavin from the progressive-indie-rock band Morrowville join us in advance of their upcoming show on Saturday, November 16th with Oh! You Pretty Things, The Welcoming and Fury 58. Check out the video for their latest release "Fenrir" at the beginning and end of the episode! https://morrowville.bandcamp.com/track/fenrir https://www.facebook.com/Morrowville https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Ray Franks, the founder of the band Graveyard Boulevard and owner of Comic Monstore in Salisbury, NC joins us in advance of our upcoming "After" Halloween Party this Friday, November 1st with The Body Bags, Hellfire 76 and Midnite Massacre. https://linktr.ee/graveyardboulevard https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Chris and Joey from Laniidae join us this week in advance of their upcoming headlining show on November 2nd for Christy's Birthday Party with Faithful Annie and Forever May Fall. ttps://laniidae.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
AJ Conde is a promoter in the Carolina's music scene and one of the founders of Carolina Headbangers. Michael talks with AJ about this year's 6th Annual Carolina Headbangers Ball taking place Saturday, October 19th, 2024. https://linktr.ee/Carolina_Headbangers https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
This week we talk with Stephen and Joe from Midnite Massacre, who you can see live at The Rooster at the 6th Annual Carolina Headbangers Ball on 10/19/24 as well as 11/1/24 at our 'After' Halloween Party! With great stage presence and a theatrical approach to their music, these guys are a really fun live show! https://www.facebook.com/MidniteMassacre https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Kennon Knight is a life-long artist and musician and is also the host of our 1st Sunday Drum Circle, which takes place on the 1st Sunday of the month at 4pm. Kennon talks about the history of Drum Circles and the many uses of them from therapy, to education to build community building. Check it out then come to the next circle! https://www.facebook.com/kennon.knight https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Buddy and Jordan join us for an update on what's been going on in the Testarossa camp and the secret to staying relevant on social media... https://www.facebook.com/Testarossarocks/ https://www.youtube.com/ @TestarossaRocks https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
This week we talk to Peter Ippolito (Home For The Day) and Atticus Lane (Seneca Burns) in advance of the upcoming Make Peace Fest, celebrating 10 years of Home For The Day! Home For The Day: https://linktr.ee/HFTDnc Seneca Burns: https://www.senecaburns.com/ Make Peace Fest: https://theroostergastonia.ticketleap.com/make-peace/details https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Dewayne and Mike from Stink Buggg join us for a fun chat in this highly entertaining (thanks mostly to Dewayne) episode. You can see Stink Buggg live at The Rooster on Saturday, September 21st! https://stinkbuggg.bandcamp.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Kirk and Kyle of the Charlotte-based metal band Enemies & Allies join us in advance of their upcoming headlining show on Friday, September 13th. Check it out and get to know the guys a little bit then come see them. You can hear their music and see all of their links here: https://solo.to/enemiesandallies https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
This week we talk with country artist Zay Grastley who is brining the Southern Soul Boots & Dukes show to The Rooster on Saturday, August 31st. Zay is a Gastonia native who started a music career after more than 14 years in prison and now tours all over the country. Hear his story then come to the show! https://linktr.ee/zaygrastleymusic https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Jarrett and Mike make up the 2 piece Southern stoner-groove metal band Hellfire 76. They join us for a fun conversation that includes one very entertaining arrest story in advance of their upcoming show on Friday, August 30th at The Rooster. https://hellfire76.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Mark Newton, owner of Dallas Lavender Lane Farms joins us to talk about their upcoming Enchanted Fairy Festival and all the awesome events they are hosting on their 40 acre Lavender Farm. https://dallaslavenderlane.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
This week we talk to Gray and Jennifer, one half of the indescribable, genre-bending, entertaining band Lords and Liars, who will be live at The Rooster on Saturday, August 17th. Stay tuned until the end of the show to check out the music video for their song "Killdozer" https://www.facebook.com/lordsandliars https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
The Coursing is a Nu-Core Metal Band out of the Charlotte, NC area. Their dedication to their craft make them stand out as one of the most entertaining metal bands in the scene. Check out this deep dive with the band, then come see them Friday, August 2nd here at The Rooster. https://linktr.ee/TheCoursing https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Hunter Huss and UNC Chapel Hill Alum, Kris Lang drops in to talk about his experience as a professional basketball player from Gastonia, NC and how his skill and love for the game took him all across the globe. Kris has settled back down in his hometown and invested in this community by opening the Kris Lang Sports Complex, which is home to multiple programs, small businesses and learning opportunities for young athletes and enthusiasts. https://www.klsportscomplex.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Thomas, Blair, Christian and Brandon from Alpha Strain join us for an engaging and informative episode. Get to know this up and coming metal band that is killing it on stages all over the southeast. https://artistecard.com/Alphastrainnchc#!/bio https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Kiara and Tim pay us a visit with Missy from Creative Music Management to talk about their upcoming performance at the 2024 Brewstock Music Fest, writing new music and what's been going on since the last time we talked. https://www.instagram.com/dovecageband/ https://www.instagram.com/creativemusicmanagementnc/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Jackson Harden, a young, talented folk/alt-country artist sits down with us for a talk about his experiences growing up in a Mormon community in Utah, leaving that life behind and traveling east to settle in NC and becoming part of the Charlotte artist community. Jackson has a calming, gentle voice and intricate guitar picking skills, which he showcases on this episode by performing 3 of his original songs. https://jacksonharden.com/home https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
North Carolina's Misfits/Danzig Tribute sit down to talk to us about their upcoming show at The Rooster and what it's like to step into the shoes of one of the most legendary bands in history! https://www.instagram.com/the_mishaps_official/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556658907815 https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Jay from Nova Omega drops in for a chat in advance of their upcoming performance this Saturday, May 25 at our 2nd Annual Roosterlympics! https://novaomega.band/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Joseph and Callie join us for a fun talk about becoming Oh! You Pretty Things, having more than one drummer and their upcoming shows in June and July, here at The Rooster! https://www.instagram.com/oyptmusic/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Nosey Neighbor is a melodic, hardcore metal band from Rock Hill, SC. We talk to the boys in advance of their 2 shows coming up at The Rooster in May. https://linktr.ee/nosey.neighbor https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
We have a chat with David, Gavin, Aiden and CJ from the area's hottest up and coming metal band, Encre Noire in advance of their upcoming headlining show THIS FRIDAY at The Rooster! https://linktr.ee/encrenoireofficial https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Missy Wood of Creative Music Management and Travis Keziah of Scars Remain join us to talk about the upcoming 2nd Annual Roosterlympics, a benefit for Webb Street School, taking place on Saturday, May 25th at The Rooster. This episode includes the official set times announcement! https://theroostergastonia.ticketleap.com/2nd-annual-roosterlympics/details https://www.facebook.com/creativemusicmanage https://linktr.ee/scarsremainnc https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Carolina Promotions is a promotion company dedicated to artists growth and providing opportunities for artists. They are also the promoters behind this year's Carolina Vet Fest taking place on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, to raise money for Pawsitive Action Service Dogs, a non-profit dedicated to providing injured Veterans, and Veterans with PTSD service dogs so that they can live a better life. Carolina Promotions: https://linktr.ee/CarolinaPromotion Pawsitive Action: https://www.pawsitiveaction.org/ The Rooster: https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Fifty Flies just dropped a new single "Devil" that is an absolute banger! They will also be a feature artist at this year's 2nd Annual Roosterlympics, a fundraiser for Webb Street School, taking place on Saturday, May 25th at The Rooster https://linktr.ee/fiftyflies https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
We sat down with the boys from Fury 58, a young, talented rock band that is putting in the work and building a following with their horror-themed, 80's-infused throwback metal music. We talked life, horror movies, musical backgrounds & future plans in advance of their upcoming show this Friday with Spread Eagle and Midnite Massacre. https://linktr.ee/fury58 https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Charlotte-based metal band Collective Insanity pay us a visit in advance of their upcoming performance at this year's 3rd Annual Bleeding Hearts Ball taking place on Saturday, April 13th. https://jacksonwc2002.wixsite.com/collectiveinsanityba/music https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Tim is a man on a mission to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the most concerts attended in a year. He is also on the leadership team for ICON Pit Crew and avid supporter of local artists and venues in the NC and SC scene. We get to know Tim and what drives this mission and the ins and outs of breaking a world record. https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
The very young and very talented Bailey Marie Griggs joins us with her drummer Scott Moon and guitar player Greg Cooper for a conversation about her journey as an entertainer thus far, her plans for the future and her show this Saturday at The Rooster! https://baileymariemusic.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support
Squirt Vile is the self-proclaimed "punk band with a metal problem, spawned in the deepest pits of the Carolinas" and they sat down for a conversation with us to talk about how they came together and a whole bunch of other stuff. They will be performing this Friday, 3/15 and again on 4/20 and they put on a great live show! https://linktr.ee/squirt_vile https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroostergastonia/support