The House Show Show with Zen Zenith

B-Sides. Extra content that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode: Songs and clips from Lia Rose (Episode 38). More from Lia Rose at http://www.liarose.com

038. Lia Rose hails from the San Francisco Bay Area and writes and performs poetic, intensely honest, and fiercely optimistic songs. We talk about our favorite board games, Bernie Sanders and her hope for the future. Check out more from Lia Rose at http://www.liarose.com Recorded at The Lost Church in San Francisco, CA in front of a live audience. http://www.thelostchurch.com

B-Sides. Extra content that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode: Songs and clips from Katie Day (Episode 37). More from Katie Day at http://www.katiedaymusic.com

037. Los Angeles based singer songwriter Katie Day performs her powerful and topical tunes on keyboard and electric guitar. We talk about the #MeToo movement, the artist life in the post-Trump era, getting arrested and much more! Check out more from Katie Day at http://www.katiedaymusic.com Recorded at The Lost Church in San Francisco, CA in front of a live audience. http://www.thelostchurch.com

B-Sides. Extra content that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode: Songs from Catch Prichard (Episode 36). More from Catch Prichard at http://www.catchprichard.com

036. Oakland, CA based indie folk outfit Catch Prichard performs their brand of uniquely moody and moving tunes. Sawyer and I talk about moving to Sweden at a young age, how travel has affected his world view, American individualistc culture, finding his voice and more. Check out more from Catch Prichard at http://www.catchprichard.com

Extra content that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode: Songs from Love Jerks (Episode 35). More from Love Jerks at http://www.lovejerks.com

035. San Francisco's indie pop darlings the Love Jerks - Bryan Garza of Scissors for Lefty and Rebecca Garza-Bortman of Happy Fangs and My First Earthquake - stop by to share tales about their rock opera wedding, eating cereal in the shower, Rebecca's podcast "Advice from Mom" and the classic rivalry Rockers vs. Dockers. Check out more from Love Jerks at http://www.lovejerks.com Recorded at the Jam Pan in San Francisco, CA by Justin SanSouci Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Chelsea Christer, Justin SanSouci and Sagan for additional production support and the use of their beautiful home. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio

034. Lindsey Starr is a veteran Los Angeles indie pop singer songwriter who has performed with the likes of Fences and Macklemore. We talk about whether or not to tell someone when you write a super personal song about them, giving props to the people behind the scenes in the music world, not shitting on female popstars, the grind of being on the road and more! Check out more from Lindsey Starr at http://soundcloud.com/lindseystarr Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA by Jake Lloyd Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Alexandra Hoye for extra production support and solid breakfast sandwich recommendations A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio

033. Tony Thaxton, host and producer of Feliz Navipod, drummer for Motion City Soundtrack, and writer of silly Star Wars songs, stops by to play said songs. We talk of his love of Star Wars and the Muppets, why he quit touring, why comedy appeals to so many musicians, playing drums for Weird Al and more! Check out Tony Thaxton's Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/tonythaxton and find out more about him at http://www.tonythaxton.com Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA Recorded by Jake Lloyd Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Alexandra Hoye for extra production support and solid breakfast sandwich recommendations A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio

032. Keeley Bumford stops by to perform songs from her personal songwriting project, Dresage. Keeley sings and plays piano and is joined by Lara Somogyi on harp and Greg Martin on lead guitar. We talk about our shared time performing in The Rocky Horror Hipster Show in Los Angeles, the issues she has to tackle as a woman in the music industry, finding a songwriting partner who you really click with and more. Hear more from Dresage at http://www.dresage.la and on Instagram @dresagemusic Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA Recorded by Jake Lloyd Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Alexandra Hoye for extra production support and siding with me when Jake is going off about The Force Awakens. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio

031. James Spaite shows off his guitar chops while crooning heartfelt songs in the vein of John Mayer, Andy McKee and Damien Rice. A great storyteller, James regales us with some great anecdotes and we discuss religion, equality, toxic masculinity, education, living with ADHD and much more. Hear more from James Spaite at http://www.jamesspaite.com Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA Recorded by Jake Lloyd Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Alexandra Hoye for extra production support and getting out the chip bowls before I even ask for them A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio

030. Tiny Stills returns to the podcast! Kailynn has a great new album coming on June 1st called Laughing Into The Void and her and I talk about getting married, gun control, audio erotica, politics, finding hope in youth, songwriting, being curmudgeons and much more! Hear more from Tiny Still at http://www.tinystills.com Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA Recorded by Jake Lloyd Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Alexandra Hoye for extra production support and puppy wrangling A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio

029. Comedian and musician Jefferson Bergey stops by to play raunchy, dirty, very funny songs that are not at all appropriate for children. We talk being a piglet in a room full of pugs, how you straddle the line between being a musician and a comedian, getting divorced and moving to San Francisco and more. Featuring guest appearances from tap dancer Tapper Dan and singer songwriter Natalie Smith! Hear more from Jefferson Bergey at http://www.jeffersonbergey.com Recorded at the the Jam Pad in San Francisco, CA. Engineered by Zen Zenith and Justin SanSouci Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Chelsea Christer and Justin SanSouci for additional production assistance and the use of their beautiful home Special thanks to Natalie Smith Special thanks to Jonathan Devoto for bringing by our friend Tapper Dan. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

028. I'm joined by Natalie Smith of the band Cape Weather and we discuss their new music video 'Telephono', moving to Los Angeles, "Let's talk about Mental Health", the creative process and buying the dream music school is selling. Hear more from Natalie Smith and Cape Weather at http://capeweather.bandcamp.com Recorded at the the Jam Pad in San Francisco, CA. Engineered by Zen Zenith and Justin SanSouci Edited by Zen Zenith. Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd. Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight. Special thanks to Chelsea Christer and Justin SanSouci for additional production assistance and the use of their beautiful home. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

027. Semplica is the songwriting stylings of Doug Orey. Doug joins me to talk about starting a sports team at Berklee school of music, going to school with Tiny Stills and Yellowbirddd, early 2000s emo bands, whether getting a degree in music is worth it, the power of songwriting and much more. Hear more from Semplica at https://www.wtfsemplica.com Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA. Engineered by Jake Lloyd. Edited by Zen Zenith. Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd. Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight. Special thanks to Alexandra Hoey for additional production assistance and puppy wrangling. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

026. The warm and insightful Ryan Stier of Extravision shares his ambient psychedelic folk with us and talks tour challenges, band break ups, rebirth, tattoos, identity, shaking the brain loose and more. Ryan's tour mate Nicholas Naioti joins us at the end too! Hear more from Extravision at https://extravisionmusic.bandcamp.com Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA. Engineered by Jake Lloyd. Edited by Zen Zenith. Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd. Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight. Special thanks to Alexandra Hoey for additional production assistance and puppy wrangling. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

025. The kind and funny Nicholas Naioti shares his ambient electronic indie dreamscapes with us and talks about his hometown of Fairfield, Iowa, owning a bar and bookstore, being vulnerable, how poetry has influenced his music, why social media is brain poison and more. Hear more from Nicholas Naioti at nicholascube.com Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA. Engineered by Jake Lloyd. Edited by Zen Zenith. Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd. Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight. Special thanks to Alexandra Hoey for additional production assistance and puppy wrangling. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

024. Jeremy Lyon of King Dream comes by to share his classic rock inspired folk on acoustic guitar, voice and harmonica. Him and I chat about his old band Tumbleweed Wanderers, getting inspired by The Matches, how Neil Gaiman has affected his music, making relationships work and much more!  Follow King Dream on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/kingdreammusic Recorded at The Art Farm in San Jose, CA. Engineered by Kevin McCann. Edited by Zen Zenith. Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd. Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight. Special thanks to Andrew Heine for providing the space. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

023. Dogcatcher joins us at The Art Farm in San Jose, CA. Core members Andrew Heine (Vocals / Rhodes / Banjo / Guitar), Jared Milos (Bass), Ramon Esquivel (Drums) are joined by Geoff McCann (Guitar) and Joey Guthrie (Percussion) to share their unique brand of soulful indie rock. We talk joining the marines, playing music in Silicon Valley, collaborating with Gift of Gab of Blackalicious and much more!   Hear more from Dogcatcher at http://dogcatcher.bandcamp.com    Recorded at The Art Farm in San Jose, CA. Engineered by Kevin McCann. Edited by Zen Zenith. Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd. Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight. Special thanks to Andrew Heine for providing the space. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

022. Cellist Isaiah Gage joins us on the podcast. Performing songs on cello, voice and beat boxing, Isaiah and I discuss growing up in the back of his parents instrument repair shop (David Gage String Instruments in New York City), dealing with anxiety, depression and mental health, toxic masculinity and the male role in todays society. Hear more from Isaiah Gage at http://isaiahgage.bandcamp.com

021. Band Fuzz Francis comes on the show to play their beautifully crafted indie pop rock songs. Beth (Voice / Guitar), Kubes (Drums) and Scott (Bass) talk quitting your job to make music, staying in your body, Circus School, breaking up with someone when you love them still, marketing yourself and life living in a van! Hear more from Fuzz Francis on Spotify and connect with them on Instagram @FuzzFrancis

020. Happy New Year! Folk singer songwriter Britt Kusserow joins us to share her beautiful deeply personal songs and her fascinating life story. We talk about Britt's life living in New Zealand, being a youth minister, coming out as queer to her church, writing songs, working in Mental Health and Conservation, writing songs and much more. Hear more from Britt Kusserow at http://brittkusserow.bandcamp.com

019. Husband and wife Henry and Jen of the LA based Rock n Roll band Aloud join us to perform their songs on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and voice. The tunes feature giant catchy harmonies and blues influenced riffs and the conversation features talk of Spider-Man, being romantically involved with your musical partner, how relocating influences your songwriting, the history of Aloud and many many laughs. Hear more from Aloud at http://www.allthingsaloud.com

018. Los Angeles Bassist and "Gentlecore" Songwriter Liam McCormack joins us to perform some of his beautiful songs on guitar and voice. We talk about his early 2000's emo influences, learning to appreciate what is already in front of you, connecting with nature, developing tools to cope with depression and our favorite coffee, beer and podcasts. Hear more from Yellowbirddd at http://www.yellowbirddd.com

017. Los Angeles producer and songwriter Elle Belle joins us to perform some of his songs on acoustic guitar and voice. We talk developing a character and what can be liberating and confining about that, crafting the perfect jingle, whether to cast a wide net or not when songwriting and shaking shit loose. All that plus a surprise guest appearance from Misty Boyce! Hear more from Elle Belle at http://www.ellebellemusic.com

016. Misty Boyce graces us with songs on acoustic guitar and piano. She talks relationships, being miserable on tour, forging a healthier relationship with music and human beings and being a "gun for hire" vs. finding your own voice. Hear more from Misty Boyce at http://www.mistyboyce.com

015. Mike Shirley-Donnely of the chip tunes influenced indie rock band Curious Quail joins me to perform some of his bands songs on acoustic guitar and Nintendo Gameboy. We talk about how video games have influences his bands sound, the Sci-Fi storytelling throughout his songwriting and the mysterious Cat Portal that has lead him to live with 24 fuzzy roomies. Hear more from Curious Quail at http://www.curiousquail.com

014. Carsie Blanton joins us hot off her appearance on Judge John Hodgman to play some sweet jazz-infused folk and talk sex, love, relationships, New Orleans, following your muse, songwriting and her new card game The Fing Truth.  Hear more from Carsie Blanton at http://www.carsieblanton.com

013. We're back! Jamie Drake is a folk singer songwriter from Los Angeles, CA. On this episode we talk touring Portland, life in a post-divorce world, losing your sense of wonder and much much more. Hear more from Jamie Drake at http://www.jamiedrakemusic.com

012. Modern Huge is the music of Charo Molina, a songwriter and performer based out of Los Angeles, CA who draws influence from the likes of Elliott Smith, Jeff Buckley and Nelly Furtado. She and Zen chat living in Los Angeles, what it's like to have a gun pulled on you and hosting the queer radio show and podcast 'Homoground'. Hear more from Modern Huge at http://www.modernhuge.com

011. Nik Bartunek, lead singer of Indie Alternative band Picture Atlantic, is on the podcast. Nik and Zen go deep on Dungeons and Dragons, the Music Industry and being a Christian in the modern world of music and divisive politics. Hear more from Picture Atlantic at http://www.pictureatlantic.com

010. It's episode ten and Gloom Folk songwriter John Miller of The Holy Dark sits down with Zen to talk mental health, dealing with depression, fitting in, getting older and growing up, touring with Blaqk Audio and Night Riots and touring for the first time. Hear more from John Miller at http://www.johnmillerband.com

009. Country Singer-Songwriter Jason Hawk Harris, lead guitarist for The Show Ponies, joins Zen to talk about his new solo project, Harry Potter, his favorite books, how social media and our image-based society is ruining our lives, his love for sad songs and much much more. Hear more from Jason Hawk Harris at http://www.jasonhawkharris.com

008. Ben Shaw is a singer songwriter from the Hollywood Hills who plays modern folk with psychedelic Americana embellishments. He and Zen sit down to talk baritone singers, entertainment law, protest songs, getting older and pursuing music! Hear more from Ben Shaw at http://thebenshaw.com

007. Derek Ted is a singer songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area who currently resides in Los Angeles. The lead singer of Owl Paws, Dereks solo material shifts away from his prog-rock roots into serious folk indie territory. Him and I sit down to rap about being best friends with THSS alumni Field Medic, getting almost arrested in the desert, what it's like working for SoFar Sounds and more! Hear more from Derek Ted at http://derekted.bandcamp.com

006. Eden Iris is a singer songwriter based out of Los Angeles by way of New Zealand who writes exquisitely crafted acoustic pop songs. Her and I sit down at Primitive Ears in North Hollywood to discuss moving across the world, playing board games, collaborating with Grammy Award Winning artists and how drawing from her influences like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Nicks, Noah and the Whale, Bon Iver and Sigur Ros affects her songwriting. Hear more from Eden Iris at http://www.edeniris.com

005. Deep Breaths is the atmospheric indie finger-picked song stylings of Daniel Berkman. Joined by guitarist Trevor O'Neill, the three of us sit down at Primitive Ears in North Hollywood, CA to discuss growing up, moving between the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Portland, decades long friendships, owning a dog and how your influences (Radiohead, The National and Dashboard Confessional to name a few) affect your songwriting. Hear more from Deep Breaths at http://www.facebook.com/deepbreathsla and http://deepbreaths.bandcamp.com

004. Kendra McKinley is a singer songwriter from San Francisco, CA who is influenced by the likes of Brian Wilson and St. Vincent and writes songs that span the entire spectrum of pop music. She and I sit down at the Ivy Hill Entertainment offices in Berkeley, CA to talk playing music with your siblings, touring, growing up in Santa Cruz, teaching and the songwriting process. Hear more from Kendra at http://www.kendramckinley.com

003. Oakland's Brian Bergeron is a singer songwriter and the head honcho over at Ivy Hill Entertainment. Him and I discuss neural feedback, being in business together, working with rock stars and DJing to The Lion King. Learn more about Brian Bergeron at http://www.ivyhillentertainment.com

002. Field Medic is the music of Kevin Patrick, a singer songwriter from San Francisco, CA who writes lo-fi freak folk tunes on acoustic guitar, harmonica and boom box. Him and I discuss the songwriting process, hip-hop, living life full time freestyle, Sunroom Records and Salon and that time he got in trouble with an army of San Francisco tech bros. Hear more from Field Medic at http://fieldmedic.bandcamp.com

001. Tiny Stills is the music of Kailynn West, an artist from Los Angeles CA who writes Sad Anthem Sing-A-Longs. Her and I talk about mental health, PTSD, the songwriting process, AIM away messages, jogging, puppets and going solo vs. playing with a band. Hear more from Tiny Stills at http://www.tinystills.com

Welcome to The House Show Show with Zen Zenith, who is me! I'm a big music fan so I invite my favorite songwriters to come play songs, chat with me and engage in a Q&A all in front of a live audience. This is the result. Our very first official episode comes out Tuesday, March 14th! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thehouseshowshow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/houseshowshow Website: http://www.thehouseshowshow.com