State Of My Art Podcast

Bole is a young punk rock band based in San Diego, California. Aiden, Jesse, and Randy came out to The Sharp School of Music and Studio on September 7th, 2021 to discuss their upcoming show at the Pour House in Oceanside, supporting Rosedale's Self Titled album anniversary set on September 24th! *** BOLE's current EP "Teenage Supermarket" :  https://b0le.bandcamp.com/releases Bole's White Tree live session of "Mute" :  https://youtu.be/MVRCZwq-3EQ *** Ssub Culture instagram page: https://instagram.com/_ssubculture_?utm_medium=copy_link *** State of My Art YouTube music playlist: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9mgvQYrx_gFV-6hRDXyn8upa-UTOGddY&feature=share *** State of My Art Spotify PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nLgRR0sd4a2Ns1sg36EPQ?si=QVE1n4q1R8-JmyxQEy6zZw&utm_source=copy-link *** Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA *** Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti *** Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Rishi Bahl is the hardest working musician I know. He's the frontman and song writer for his Punk Rock band; Eternal Boy (formerly known as The Space Pimps), he runs a MASSIVE festival in Pittsburgh called Four Chord Music Festival, he runs an indie label called Four Chord Music, and he teaches marketing at a college! I don't know how he has the time or energy to deliver such a powerful interview here but hats off to Rishi!  Four Chord Music Festival 7 is happening Friday September 17th 2021. The lineup is incredible and the tickets are cheap!  https://www.fourchordmusicfestival.com/ **** Eternal Boy's new Video: https://youtu.be/Xlmrc9dduXs Eternal Boy's New Album:  https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/eternalboy/bad-days-are-over https://open.spotify.com/album/2IEczGJYYQsPJb86o9vZ73?si=_ke3CBrUTh2QFOIRgjYERA&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 State of My Art YouTube music playlist: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9mgvQYrx_gFV-6hRDXyn8upa-UTOGddY&feature=share **** State of My Art Spotify PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nLgRR0sd4a2Ns1sg36EPQ?si=QVE1n4q1R8-JmyxQEy6zZw&utm_source=copy-link ****** Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ***** Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Drew is an amazing song writer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist from San Diego California. Check out his band The Rough and Avenue Army as well as a few other projects coming soon. **** The Rough: https://youtu.be/AVzmiN_M6ZU ***** https://youtu.be/U3ZOFrQk3so **** Avenue Army: https://youtu.be/YH2-DOQNh1M **** State of My Art YouTube music playlist: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9mgvQYrx_gFV-6hRDXyn8upa-UTOGddY&feature=share ***** State of My Art Spotify PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nLgRR0sd4a2Ns1sg36EPQ?si=QVE1n4q1R8-JmyxQEy6zZw&utm_source=copy-link ***** Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA ***** Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ****** Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Where It Lies is an Alt/Rock band from Corona, California. They're new single Say The Word just came out on all streaming platforms. **** Where It Lies on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhereItLiesmusic/ ***** "Say The Word" single: https://whereitlies.hearnow.com/ ***** "Woven Web" music video - https://youtu.be/Tv5jinwrSNc ****** State of My Art YouTube music playlist: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9mgvQYrx_gFV-6hRDXyn8upa-UTOGddY&feature=share **** State of My Art PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nLgRR0sd4a2Ns1sg36EPQ?si=QVE1n4q1R8-JmyxQEy6zZw&utm_source=copy-link Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA ***** Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ***** Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Evan Gutierrez is quickly becoming a legend in the San Diego music scene. He has a very positive attitude and is extremely passionate about local music. We're grateful for all his support and are excited to see him back out enjoying live music.  Over the pandemic Evan started hosting Onewheel Rides all over San Diego and even participated in some Onewheel races. Check out the Onewheel Riders Facebook page to see when his next one is. ****** Onewheel San Diego Riders FB group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/427702430761664/?ref=share ***** Evan's person Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/evan.gutierrez.7 *** State of My Art PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nLgRR0sd4a2Ns1sg36EPQ?si=QVE1n4q1R8-JmyxQEy6zZw&utm_source=copy-link ***** Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ***** Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Ben & Kelly Rabe and their friend Preston Swovelin came on the show to educate us on the art of ballet! You can find their info on their Instagram pages and websites below: https://instagram.com/prestonswovelin?utm_medium=copy_link ***** https://instagram.com/its_rabe?utm_medium=copy_link ****** http://pswov.com/ ***** http://islandmovingco.org/ ****** State of My Art PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nLgRR0sd4a2Ns1sg36EPQ?si=QVE1n4q1R8-JmyxQEy6zZw&utm_source=copy-link ***** Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA ***** Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ******* Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Support Ebbie by picking up some Swnrv The Gang merch: https://swnrvthegang.com/ *** @swnrvthegang **** https://youtube.com/user/EBBIEtheGreat ****** State of My Art PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nLgRR0sd4a2Ns1sg36EPQ?si=QVE1n4q1R8-JmyxQEy6zZw&utm_source=copy-link ***** Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA **** Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti **** Additional edits by Sarah Breton ***** Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Get Crow Hardly merch: https://crow-hardly.creator-spring.com/ ****** Crow Hardly YouTube page: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUD3ya6T0ftK6K9x2bo78ng ******* State of My Art PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nLgRR0sd4a2Ns1sg36EPQ?si=QVE1n4q1R8-JmyxQEy6zZw&utm_source=copy-link ******* Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA ******** Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ******** Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Check out Sean's art on his website:  https://seanceciltyrrell.com/ ----- Artists United to End Homelessness: https://aueh.org ------ Alon Goldsmith photography: https://www.alongoldsmithphoto.com/ -------- "In Place" | Portraits of A Pandemic https://www.alongoldsmithphoto.com/in-place-info ‐-------- State of My Art PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nLgRR0sd4a2Ns1sg36EPQ?si=QVE1n4q1R8-JmyxQEy6zZw&utm_source=copy-link ~~~~~~~ Podcast credits: --------- Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA --------- Additional footage and photos by Alon Goldsmith -------- Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ------- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Alex Williams is a musician from Escondido California. He recently started putting his Post-hardcore, emo music under the name "Sidewalks End" ****** Links to "Sidewalks End" https://linktr.ee/sidewalksend -------- Episode 28 with Jara:  https://youtu.be/EsP-Kti3FYY --------- Sound Off Music:  https://soundoffmusic.com/ ------- State of My Art PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nLgRR0sd4a2Ns1sg36EPQ?si=QVE1n4q1R8-JmyxQEy6zZw&utm_source=copy-link ****** Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA ------ Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ----- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Sam Pura is a very talented musician, audio engineer and producer out of Northern California. He's worked with many incredible bands (links below). It was an honor to chat with him in his studio, The Panda Sudios located in Fremont, California. Enjoy this insightful conversation and check out Sam's new drum shotz sample pack available through Drum Forge. ------ Sam Pura's Drum Shotz sample pack:  https://youtu.be/9oefM_D9egE ------- Links to Sam Pura's work: State Champs "Living Proof " https://open.spotify.com/album/1Qb73C8hC76e3R8udyit5I?si=e7NBlDfOREy8VKXWWijzGA&utm_source=copy-link The Story So Far 's "Proper Dose" https://open.spotify.com/album/2go3nVQ6oxBB5UERsGUUz0?si=3QqG44Z-RQ6Dqr_af11PFw&utm_source=copy-link The Dangerous Summer 's "Mother Nature" https://open.spotify.com/album/1Mhtu4tZJg9mPPfS5STWWm?si=qGqePFbKRrKuoVOxiLzTBg&utm_source=copy-link Bone Cutter:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tu4DWttAISzifbdL2uAFh?si=g4uITwRyQcKqU0noU4gMhg Spiritworld: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nKWlekyskH6bAM2Vat1hE?si=c0TYsyTuTICEN0L_Ca_Z4Q -------- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti -------- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti ------ check out the State of My Art Spotify PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nLgRR0sd4a2Ns1sg36EPQ?si=ezi2CU13TdavbGO64pps1A&utm_source=copy-link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

The "SETTING UP GEAR" crew sit down for an hour of power at The Sharp School of Music and Studio! Oh, you haven't seen the official "Setting up Gear" music video?? Well here it is:  ------- https://youtu.be/FVWp1YqyUI4 ------- Leave comments below (on YouTube) about The Grind video game concept. ------- Pick up Jesse's new and old shirts: http://www.rebelliousstudios.com/shop.html ------ Design/Order your own rebelsoulstudios shirts here: http://www.rebelliousstudios.com/ ------- Follow RebelSoulStudios on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelsoulsstudios/ ------ Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA ------ Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti --------- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Noah Rabe is a song writer, producer, keyboardist, guitarist, singer, and music teacher. He's also the man in charge of the very location these podcasts are recorded (The Sharp School of Music and Studio). His new project Sunset By Friday is nearing the release stage of production. You can also find his old stuff on all streaming platforms under his full name "Noah Rabe". ------ Noah Rabe's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kuAnIG3h6ZHMwjsoQKL7R?si=SBWKxJbjQSetwxGBZRklcA&utm_source=copy-link ------ The Sharp School of Music website: http://www.coastcitychurch.com/sharp/ ------ Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ---- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Jara came by The Sharp School of Music and Studio on March 18th, 2021. His new album "Sing Me to Sleep" came out last week and it has some incredible tunes including "Figure Me Out" and "Can't Shake The Feeling". Check it out on Spotify or wherever you listen to music: Jara's new album "Sing Me to Sleep":  https://open.spotify.com/album/12l1TZmZRrbRN0SpezOity?si=_7eP9JjoQ_K_viGF8g04wg "Figure Me Out" official video: https://youtu.be/RCiY8xKhRDc @jarathesinner on instagram ****** Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA ****** Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ****** Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Greg and Diz of Aviator Stash stopped by the studio on February 11th for this podcast. I spent a solid couple hours getting the room ready for podcast mode and then forgot to hit Record on the laptop! So the audio is a little rough on this one. But if you're looking for some good audio check out Aviator Stash on YouTube or wherever you stream music. Their brand new album, PSIYH, is an exciting, diverse blend of awesomeness. ----- Links to Aviator Stash: https://youtube.com/c/AviatorStash ----- https://open.spotify.com/album/5m08ntyGeEfOkFDiSr5nmr?si=fm98TvafQuylKktg4WrbXA ------- https://aviatorstashband.com/music ------- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA ----- Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ------ Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Links to Filmspeed: https://open.spotify.com/artist/74yONhOvOpeKFJXALWRL6k?si=buMM1tGFSnaJMhN2SzG0Mw ---- https://youtube.com/user/FILMSPEEDMUSIC https://youtu.be/zVKTGYnnXfI ----- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ----- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Todd Palmer is a business advisor, author, and public speaking coach. But he wasn't always that! He started off his journey in the staffing industry in his mid 20s- eventually turning his company, Diversified Staffing, from being in debt $600k to making the INC 5000 six times!  In his most recent pivot, Todd finished his new book "From Suck To Success, A Guide to Extraordinary Entrepreneurship" which is out and available for only 99 cents today (February 9th, 2021) ...that's a 90% discount! This extremely helpful book breaks down, in the most organic and cohesive way, all of the key principles and steps to having a successful company/project and Life. (I call it The Entrepreneur's Bible.) There are lessons to be learned in this book that can be applied to anyone add everyone's life INVEST IN YOURSELF and pick up your copy of From Suck to Success for only 99cents today. https://www.fromsucktosuccess.com/ Amazon link:  From Suck to Success: A Guide For Extraordinary Entrepreneurship https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VNNPMWM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_HB00Z7C90HDK004BGYF8 **** Todd's email: Todd@extraordinaryadvisors.com  ----- Topics discuss on this episode: - Imposter Syndrom - -----building your business/brand and ANYTHING from the inside with Authenticity, Transparency, and Vulnerability ------ The E 4 Process ------ Controlling our own destiny ------ Children are the best critics ------ Showing up and playing to the room you've got/cards you're dealt ------ How and why video is crucial for communication ------ The culture you build in and around your business and family is key ------ living an extraordinary life by giving all you've got ------ finding your Why and how important it is to setting intentions and making decisions  ----- Referenced: Todd's speaking reel feat. the Rosedale track "What We Started" https://youtu.be/MliYRaaT0pQ ------- Todd was interviewed by his coach Dr.Danny Friedland, for his YouTube channel series Leading Well From Within.   https://youtu.be/SN45szDT4Jc ------ Todd's favorite local band Joyus Wolf: https://motherrebel.joyouswolf.com/ ------- The Van Culters YouTube series: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNJy7re7Pi0wdPRJYkHqzBQ ------ Content inc book: https://www.joepulizzi.com/books/content-inc/ ----- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA ----- Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ------ Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Chris Popadak joins me on the podcast from his home in Dayton, OH. "Poppy" is the drummer for The Story Changes and Hawthorne Heights. He's also the owner of his merch printing company; Little Monster Printing...AND he's one hell of a tour manager! ------- On this episode we discuss: --- - Tour life. --- - How Chris joined Hawthorne Heights and how important chemistry is --- - Their most recent tour with Silverstein that ended RIGHT before the lockdown ---- - the last show Rosedale and Hawthorne played together ---- - how important it is to have a good sound guy and great drummer ----- - The Grind video game idea and how The Warehouse in LaCross, Wisconsin is definitely a reoccurring level **Correction: The Warehouse in LaCross,WI is actually only 49 stairs to load up...it's 56 if you include the back viewing area. But worth every step!** ------ Listen to The Story Changes:  www.thestorychanges.com ---- Listen to NEW Hawthorne Heights: www.hawthorneheights.com ----- Support these legends by ordering Merch: www.hawthorneheightsstore.com ----- Get your own merch printed from Little Monster Printing: www.littlemonsterprinting.com ------ Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  "Space Mountain” by Rosedale https://youtu.be/N99nafTAkTA ----- Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ----- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Evan Galeano and Jonathan Alvarenga AKA Chef Jon, are the creators of the most interesting cooking show on the internet; High Quality Edibles.  Evan is a film maker, Chef Jon is A NINJA!!!! Just kidding....Chef Jon is a chef. Check them out on YouTube ------ High Quality Edibles episode 1 "THC Infused Gelato": https://youtu.be/n6ycV8qXWLQ -------- High Quality Edibles episode 2 "Infused Eggs Benedict": https://youtu.be/_wUBQ4JLe6I ‐‐------ Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale https://open.spotify.com/album/7ulXavnpIdytHDqx2OEv8K -------- Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ------- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

John Safari is an Event Producer/Promoter in Orange County, CA. He's booked my bands since 2014 in various venues, from house shows to Anaheim House of Blues under his LLC; OCML (OrangeCounty Music League). John's also been involved in some big AV (audio+visual) productions includingCirque du Soleil  , Real Street Hip Hop Festival, Ohana music festival, back to the beach fest, surf city blitz, adult swim festival, sabroso, and camp anarchy in Ohio. He was set to go out as an assistant stage manager for Greenday's upcomming world tour until the Covid-19 Pandemic swept it from him 3 weeks before rehearsals! During the pandemic he's been keeping busy running a drive-in theater with a 40×20ft video wall and he's been doing some demolition work. On top of all that he also works with Artists United to End Homelessness @ArtistsAUEH https://www.facebook.com/ArtistsAUEH/ ------ Big thanks to Taqueria Zaragoza for sponsoring this episode with some delicious tacos and horchata ---- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale https://open.spotify.com/album/7ulXavnpIdytHDqx2OEv8K Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ---- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Scott Svikla played guitar in a bunch of bands including Weatherbox, Forever Came Calling, and Hotel Books. He also used to be the head manager and booker for the legendary San Diego venue, Epicenter. ----- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale https://open.spotify.com/album/7ulXavnpIdytHDqx2OEv8K Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti -------- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Brian and Christian Zawacki are incredible musicians from Virginia Beach. They held it down as Rosedale's rhythm section from 2012 to 2014 and have played in several other east coast bands. They're now the bassist and drummer for the experimental hardcore band, Dead Friends. Keep an eye out for Dead Friends' new releases from their upcoming album "Ultrabismal" due out February 2021. Links and Handles to Dead Friends: @wearedeadfriends ----- https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LUIzlF4Hd4OrDbEUwcKWS?si=HFVXdNblTN--yt5JIvyikg ------ Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale ----- https://open.spotify.com/album/7ulXavnpIdytHDqx2OEv8K Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ----- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

David Hagler is a software developer from the St.Louis area. On this episode we discuss: ------- The adventures of fixing Mike's computers ------- David's new projects he's working on ------- The Artist Game actually being brought to a someone who could make it possible ------- How David and Mike met ------- House shows are gonna be very very popular once Covid restrictions finally settle down and how to have your house ready -------- The power steel putty -------- How David got started in software development  ------- Links to David's work: https://www.twitch.tv/prozacgod ------- https://discord.gg/HpaFUn4VTt  ------- https://youtube.com/prozacgod ------- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale https://open.spotify.com/album/7ulXavnpIdytHDqx2OEv8K --‐---- Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ------ Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Joe Mosey is an absolute beauty.  On this episode we discuss: ------- More of Mike's Canada/USA border crossing experiences ------- Setting up gear is still the third most fun activity about being in a band...for Mike. ------- Bands that call one out of town show a "tour" ------- The hotel breakfast heist (how to, why, and stories) ------- Sometimes the "convenience" gear can actually improve quality ------- The progression of audio production software/hardware is too fast, unfair, and not always necessary...the electric car, on the other hand. --------  Sometimes too many options can be overwhelming and de-motivating -------- Our interesting show in Wrexingham, UK -------- More tour hacks like "renting" from Amazon (taking advantage of their return policy) -------- Joe's magic mushroom trip in Amsterdam... (Subway did not have mayo!) -------- Sharing a van with 9 dudes all over six feet tall -------- Your traveling heroes likely don't remember that time you hung out -------- Some extreme run-ins with Mother Nature on tour -------- Release strategically! Don't get trigger happy as soon as it's complete.   ------- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale https://open.spotify.com/album/7ulXavnpIdytHDqx2OEv8K --------- Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti --------- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

------- Beware traveling musicians; The Ontario-Michigan borders are tough ------- Spreading yourself amongst other musical projects is normal and healthy. For everyone. ------- Any band/project that takes themselves seriously is bound to run into conflicts of interest ------- How to handle when your friend gets cancelled and why it can be tough ------- Doing things yourself is usually the better way ------- The DIY Artist Game, Warped Tour edition ------- Bandmates/business partners that just ...vanish ------- The challenges that come with the loudest instrument; drums -------- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale https://open.spotify.com/album/7ulXavnpIdytHDqx2OEv8K ------ Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ------ Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Tiffany Roxanne has been building ArtisanBathCo for many years. She's a very driven entrepreneur and has had a lot of success online with her lip scrubs and high quality vegan bath products. She's also been a great friend and supportive fan of my music since I first started touring through Charleston, WV!  On this episode we discuss: ------ The benefits of running a DIY online business during the pandemic ------ What social media platforms are bringing in new customers ------ Mike's struggle with the online algorithms ------- Some of the pandemic restrictions that just make no sense -------- Will vertical/portrait orientation become the new normal for all video? -------- How the pandemic finally got the ball rolling on passion projects we tend to put off ------- What to do if your gift doesn't arrive in the mail on time! ‐-------- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale https://open.spotify.com/album/7ulXavnpIdytHDqx2OEv8K ------- Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti --------Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti -------- Get 15% off your ArtisanBathCo.com order by using promo code STATEOFMYART at checkout --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Tom Oliver is a vocal teacher out of Hamilton, Ontario-Canada that I have been lucky to train with for many years now! Tom Oliver's contact: voice.concepts@outlook.com -------- We're giving away 3 free bottles of #vocaleze All Natural Throat Spray on this episode so head to the YouTube link below, Subscribe to the State Of My Art Channel if you haven't already, and type "I NEEDZ VOCAL EZE" in the YouTube comments. The first three comments win! (Shipping address must be in North America) This episode's YouTube link: https://youtu.be/tasUft8XF8I -------- On this episode we discuss and work on:  ----- Key philosophies to understand and keep in mind to train the voice for success --------- The greatest and healthiest way to stay awake at the wheel #TourHack ---------- training the naked/core voice is teaching the root of the tongue to be acrobatic so that your voice is free to sing any genre you desire ----------  training and organizing your vocal chords so that you can access your voice freely ---------- modern day technology vs. the high stakes that come with being an opera singer --------- How desperate the world is for a song about the social issues of today (as opposed to another love song) ---------- Focusing your voice on another dominant sense other than hearing it (seeing it/feeling it) ----- Shut your cake hole! (You don't have to sing with your mouth wide open all the time!) ------- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale https://open.spotify.com/album/7ulXavnpIdytHDqx2OEv8K ------- Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ------- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti ------- TAGS: #podcast #singingpodcast #tourhack #warpedtour #vocaleze #tomoliver #voiceconcepts #stateofmyartpodcast #vocalexercises #voiceexercises #singing #singingteacher #voiceteacher #voicecoach #vocalcoach #vocalteacher #vocalwarmups --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Cole Fleming (Aka RubeusCubeus) is a very talented creative from Charleston, WV. Please check out all he's got going on and enjoy this inspiring conversation. --------- On this episode we discus:  - - the promising future of DIY Creatives (Etsy, Fiver etc) -  - The painful, soul crushing, character defining tedium/experiences that come with being an artist -  - why setting up gear is possibly the 3rd most fun thing about being in a band - How recording yourself and listening back with correction tools can help train your ear and boost confidence -  - The misconceptions of singing that ultimately make us believe we aren't good singers - - Embracing and Allowing the natural ebb and flow of the world (gravity, your character, your voice etc.) to take the life you're after to the inevitable place it was meant to be -  - Viewing this pandemic as just another level to the ongoing game of creative problem solving -  - Transforming from employee to entrepreneur using technology to create DIY income and grow your own brand -------- Cole's Most Recent Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/74jfI8yAQ2k ----- Cole and Tiff's Bath Products on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtisanBathCo ----- Cole's rap Soundcloud:  https://m.soundcloud.com/user-79026498/history-rich-brian-cypher ------- "Flow Season" on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/5H8Q1wVI5oAFv7obcDq6gL?si=wbGpcLqmTYObxG_IvWf6Lw -------- Cole's First Band "Letters" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1hO4nylMyy8Juzo9q0Pdg5?si=dRglrzoGQDaXxcVMiLMdsQ -------- Cole's Twitch Page: https://m.twitch.tv/rubeuscubeus/profile ---‐---------- Podcast credits: ----------- Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale : https://open.spotify.com/album/7ulXavnpIdytHDqx2OEv8K --------- Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti -------- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

We The North is a three piece Alt Rock band from Manchester, UK. On Episode 13 I chat with Ryan, Josh, and Danny about the following: ------ Their new single ------ Their latest YouTube video  ------ how they came up with their new logo and merch ------- How the UK music scene is getting hit hard by the pandemic ------- The differences and similarities of the UK and North America ------- Why starting as a cover band has its perks - how they found Ryan, their new drummer ------- How important persistence is when  booking gigs  ------ the incredible support and contributions from their girlfriends! WE THE NORTH: https://www.facebook.com/WeTheNorthmusic/ -------- https://open.spotify.com/artist/4URQqvLbJmFtkYlItKVOhE?si=cYk03UkaQgONEJifqbMJag ------- https://youtu.be/fHZQ3NKlCU8 ----- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale ------ Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by Mike Liorti ------- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Kurt Reston has been a really great friend for a few years now. His old band, A2K, opened for Rosedale and his family is always very supportive when I tour through Montreal and Ottawa. ------ Kurt released his new album with the new lineup at the end of September and I love it! ----- Check it out on all streaming platforms. I'll leave some links at the bottom. -------- Here are some topics discussed on this episode: -------- Live streaming performances during covid -------- Allowing different influences to clash together to create art that's unique and special --------- The importance of having your songs professionally mixed and mastered. -------- How beneficial it is to have someone in your band that knows how to record! ------ Kurt Reston: https://open.spotify.com/album/5lmT53XxK4X4IyffpiP36U?si=-sVLreV1RFa816vjBMTReg ------- Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale ------ Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ------- Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

On Episode 11 we visit Nick Skalkos at his home in Cambridge Ontario, Canada! Nick is a long-time musician and producer for several successful projects including The Miniatures, City and Color, and Spirits. He is now also honing his skills as a real-estate investor with his wife Sarah to create some sweet passive income. AND saving lots of animals!   ...............  On this episode we get into: .......... - some producer/engineer software jargon (The versatility that comes from working with today's impressive VSTs and plugins) .......... - Being prepared, willing, and available for opportunities ................. - Investing in yourself and mastering your craft for the big moment ....................... - artist's developing all avenues of their character .................. - opening for acts of all different genres .............. - being cool and influential by not caring about being cool ................. - writing perimeters that help make decisions ........................ - shifting from a Consumer mindset to an investor mindset.     ........................  We also get to check out Nick's home studio and Wall of releases as he shares valuable stories and insight (Exclusive to YouTube only) ...................      Here are a few links to music Nick has been a part of: ................. http://www.nickskalkos.com/ SPIRITS:  https://youtu.be/cgyt9DbAmCI  ................ https://open.spotify.com/album/6V3oFnyb4PNgF9xvl5Ylf7?si=ov2mMt5IRSCqwK2_ZC7gTg  ........................... CITY AND COLOR:  https://open.spotify.com/track/4db6ZkcKuzHd5tDNlaq96Y?si=XY9ev5-MTQemXjk6QnV3Jw  .............. THE MINIATURES:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gj4vBnc7aAzjMRoMS0K3n?si=YO_X7qM1SdmVPwsUeYNZoA  ................. Podcast credits: Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale ......... Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti ............... Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

We're really doin' it! On this week's episode we hang out with Jesse Eisenbarth of These White Pigeons in Sante, California. He's got a new single/video coming out on October 31st, 2020 so be on the lookout for that.  If you wanna check out Jesse's music and help him out subscribe to These White Pigeons on YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI9ObjGlwlTklzWL6Nj57gA He's also got a new gaming YouTube channel called "MusicMyDude" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyMLYDqTZHFet3s3ZeP475g Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

On this weeks episode of State of My Art Podcast we get to hang out with Michael Shannon in San Diego! We talk about the difficulty of deciding a band/artist name, Tools for writing and producing, The balance of Real vs Perfect, Singles/playlists vs albums/EPs, our generation's sensory overload, and attempts/experiments to make audiences present again. Check out Michael Shannon's new project Frau Eva: "Pancake" Video:  https://youtu.be/kfVxfiw9x_k Frau Eva on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jWeoGjEOuaQOMIDyKDSFd?si=bqxTXSpoSSGgCmsodCFiRw Little Heroine: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Z30WBeTkvzvEwxliScC2L?si=k7EK3_VKRQicUfCVgqoKJw Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

I feel like we left out a lot of backstory in this podcast and there isn't a lot online to find out about Alex Baker.  Alex Baker is Cincinnati's hidden gem.  The first time I heard Alex sing at Bubba Budan's in Clifton Cincinnati I was blown away. We (Rosedale) were a little early to the venue and Alex was hanging out trying to get some free drinks, jamming a simple piano rendition of one of his new songs "T". We got talking and he offered to help load our gear into the venue and asked if he could open the show. Luckily I was in a position to make that happen as we were the only act playing that night (basically for tips). Also, a few people at the bar were already fans of his. Alex played a few songs on my acoustic and all 10 people in the room were into it. Afterwords, Alex helped load our gear out and told us about his old band; Dewey Decibel.  The next time I came through Cincinnati I searched high and low for Alex Baker. Eventually I reached him through a friend of a friend and asked if he'd like to open my next show- another stellar performance! We hung out afterward and he told me his story of getting arrested and going to jail. He was assaulted pretty brutally by the cops and was at a low point of his life when he got out. Then the third time I came through with Virginia Beach's Zawacki Brothers, we had a couple days off so I offered to record some songs for Alex. We crammed my recording gear and blankets into his 100 square-foot apartment and recorded the 11 songs that make up January Blues onto my laptop in just one 14 hour day. I took the sessions on the road with me and finished up all the production in different venues and in the van with the Zawaki Brothers (Brian Zawacki actually tracked the Bass-cello at a DIY art venue in St.Louis for the track Windy Nebraska). January Blues was an interesting passion project where I could take Alex's catchy folk songs, make any structual changes I found necessary, and add however much production I wanted. Alex is so easy going and down for whatever. He's very appreciative for the help and is a great friend. People from all over ask me about Alex quite a bit. They love his music and enjoy helping him out. A couple years after January Blues came out Alex finally put together a band called Coconut Milk with some local Cincinnati musicians. They recorded some more of Alex's songs, sold a bunch of CDs around town, and won a contest to open for Jimmy Eat World that they didn't even submit for! (Taylor Helm from Gloucester submitted them!)  It is pretty amazing how just turning your most painful, raw emotions into beautiful art can create so many great opportunities, friends, and repair a lot of damage. Alex has been a big inspiration. His talent really motivates me to put my phone away and get to work on my songs and music...I guess, in a content creating way, I feel a little like the dog rescuer that clames 'the rescue dog rescued me'. https://alexanderbaker.bandcamp.com/ Live music: "T" (available on Bandcamp) by Alex Baker and "Popular" (available soon) by Alex Baker Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale Produced, Edited, Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Greg McGowan is the frontman of Charleston favorites; Time & Distance. He's a wise dude and has been around the music scene for many years. I met Greg in 2012, playing my second show at The Empty Glass. He was the sound engineer that night and we realized very quickly how much we have in common, mutual friends etc.  I got to tour with Time & Distance quite a bit from 2015 to 2017. We've been through a lot of ups and downs together and have a lot of great memories and inside jokes to show for it! In this episode we chat about his new studio, Rose City Recording ( @rosecityrecording on instagram ), writing and producing new music, live-music lockdowns/comebacks, and Drum Chops!  We also get some surprise visits from Smokey Liorti!  Check out some of Greg McGowan's Time & Distance songs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5XUKL8lXtxYMgD2CsGFqOy?si=ZCrCqtAvTvq68-3NReyWcw Also here's a link to Rosedale on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2fbRpjrMmd2lBWcf76DHmK?si=oLaC_7BVTFmUafXFWzNiZA Intro/Outro Music:  “Do It All Again” by Rosedale Produced and Edited Animations, and graphics by: Mike Liorti Thank you so much for checking out this podcast and thanks to Vocal Eze for making this all possible.  Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Episode 6 of State of My Art Podcast features my favorite all-girl Alternative Rock band, Hoity-Toity!  Rosedale and HT have shared the stage on a few Southern California shows now and they never fail to impress...and melt faces! Check out Hoity-Toity on Spotify and share this with that friend you know would love it. They deserve all the success so let's help them grow their fanbase! https://open.spotify.com/artist/59C4CCO7zRyoXORgHPjDjp?si=n3Y9ou-qSTyMzh9Knrz3OQ Also here's a link to Rosedale on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2fbRpjrMmd2lBWcf76DHmK?si=oLaC_7BVTFmUafXFWzNiZA Thank you so much for checking out this podcast and thanks to Vocaleze for making this all possible.  Get 15% off your Vocal Eze order by using this link: http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Hailing from Santa Fe, New Mexico, Case Tanner is a bass virtuoso. He plays in a great jazz folk-rock band with his lovely wife Heather called The Bus Tapes.  I met Case seven years ago at a gas station just outside of Albuquerque. He came up to our van and said "you guys look like a band"  We told him our story, he gave us his card and told us to cruise up to Sante Fe on our off days and he'd find us a last-minute show. Since then he's gotten me several shows at a few different Santa Fe venues and a place to stay every time I roll through. We also get to hang out at NAMM each January which is always a blast. In this episode we discuss interesting ways to keep followers engaged without live concerts (as well as masked concerts), the effects of the lockdowns, the mindset you must have to achieve success in the music business, perfect pitch vs. relative pitch, and Taylor Swift's new album . Case also shows us some of the randomly odd gear he decorates his house with, and we get a surprise visit from Heather Tanner and their new dog, Buddy! Follow Case and Heather's band @TheBusTapes on instagram and YouTube to see some live footage of The Bus Tapes. They're Grrrreat! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Mike Onofrychuk is a very insightful, generous, and genuine friend from Edmonton, Alberta. I met Mike through Rosedale's time on Bent Penny Records (2010) and would often crash at his house at the time; "The Mansh"- a slim 4 story house in downtown Toronto that was always full of interesting creatives. Unsurprisingly, for most of this episode, he takes the role of the host- asking  some great questions to create deep & interesting conversation. Follow Mike Ono on Instagram for some awesome thought provoking quotes and content (and to find out when he finally writes and releases his works/book!) @edwardsizz Get 15% off Vocal Eze by using this link! http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

Doug and I have been friends since we shared a drummer back in the early days of his first band, Roadside Bandit. He is now doing big things on Pure Noise records with his band Bearings. We really zip through a lot of topics in this one discussing how Bearings got started, touring overseas with Kaz, merch, interviews, hometown hockey, video games, movies, shows we've played together, and what boomers believe our lives look like. It's a good thing we didn't get into the Toronto Maple Leafs or this podcast would be three hours long! Be sure to check out Bearings wherever you get your music and be on the lookout for some big things coming up! Apple Music / iTunes: https://geni.us/02YkQ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kpbDVv Follow Bearings Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearingsisab... Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearingsband Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bearingsban... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

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You wouldn't know it if you heard our music back to back, but Dan and I are actually cut from pretty much the same cloth. Same school, same year, same dream- different genres. We both went to Mayfield Secondary School, played on the Basketball team together (for a week), and partook in other same extra curricular activities our school had to offer... But like many of my Highschool friendships we kinda drifted into our own paths. We weren't in the music program but from an early age we were both obsessed with learning more about our scenes/genres/sounds and mastering our craft. And Dan's lyrics and flow definitely show it. His hard work and talent has landed him record deals in Europe, big roles in multiple projects, and die hard fans all over the world. Every year or so we get together to catch up and have interesting conversations. This episode is definitely one of them! Enjoy listening to how we got started, a short list of the hard times we've trudged through, and the many commonalities touring artists share. And also, the first announcement ever of... #theartistgame Leave a comment below of some ideas you have for potentially the most extensive, tedious, REALISTIC video game of all time! Daniel Son's YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/BROWNBAGMONEY Daniel Son's Instagram: https://instagram.com/dissbbm?igshid=19bsy2k7xbh61 Get 15% off Vocal Eze! http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support

I've known Steve for over half my life and I'm not sure what I'd be an artist today if it wasn't for his band growing up next door to me and GIVING me my first guitar amp. Steve went on to teach us how to sing and eventually joined Rosedale as the lead singer and can be heard on Rosedale's 2006 ep; Past Times with Old Friends Since then he's travelled the world drumming for metal bands, cover bands, and his own YouTube channel! Get 15% off Vocal Eze by using this link! http://vocaleze.refr.cc/mikeliorti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stateofmyart/support