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Ian tells BD about how Make-Up got started in D.C. inspired by Al Green concerts in the park. For some strange reason Ian doesn't consider himself a musician and we learn about his ideas on how Publicists, Managers and Corporate Venues are damaging the Music Industry. BD also tells Ian that he in fact was the inspiration for the WBU Podcast.

Ep 77 Jake Snider - Minus the Bear Jake and BD sit down to talk backstage at the Showbox in Seattle. Jake tells BD about his upbringing in the PNW. How he found his way into music as a teenage guitarist before being pushed into the frontman roll and what the Seattle music scene was like 20 years ago. Also, an exclusive Pre-Release Listen to the New Single “No One Else” from BD+theSheeks 2017 Album “1, 2 and A 3” that you can only hear here until the Release on May 25th Buy Minus the Bear Music here: https://www.minusthebear.com/discography/ Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 76: Danny Lee Blackwell - Night Beats / Anthony Darnell - Killer Workout Danny tells BD about coming to Seattle from Texas, starting his band Nights Beats and hitting the road with the Strange Boys. Now seven plus years on the road he holds no permanent residence and tours relentlessly. They also talk about his many side projects with friends from The Black Angels and even Curtiss Harding. Buy Night Beats' Music Here: http://www.thenightbeats.us Then BD talks with Anthony from the band Killer Workout about his move from Theater to Music after moving to Seattle. They talk about influences which leads to a conversation about 80's/90's radio, current radio and Pandora/Spotify. Anthony talks about the differences between stage acting and performing music live and he's expressing in his songs. Buy Killer Workout's New EP “Dance Until You Die” Here: http://killerworkoutmusic.com/music/ Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 74: Shelby Earl Shelby tells BD about writing her music, making her new record with a new band and how this record brought with it some eye opening firsts for her. In her youth, hip-hop dancing came naturally but singing did not so she worked at it with voice coaches through College before joining her first band in Seattle. Plus, she goes deep about the inspiration of her new Album title Single “The Man Who Made Himself A Name”. Plus, a host recommendation. Fugiya & Miyagi are back with a new album in April of 2017 and BD wants to share his favorite instrumental of theirs with you. Buy Shelby Earl's Music here: www.shelbyearl.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 74: Galen Disston - Pickwick Galen and Branden sit and chat about all the years, ups and downs that lead to Pickwick's 2017 Album “LoveJoys”. The creative tough times the band suffered, which included the loss of a longtime band member and collaborator and how it sparked a new direction. Love, loss and creativity are never simple when you're in the middle of it but the band is now riding high on the accomplishment of having gone through it. Buy Pickwick's Music here: http://pickwickmusic.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 73: Dillon Sturtevant - John Dillon Dillon tells BD about growing up a triplet. How he and his brothers took the classical guitars from their Grandparents house to start their first ventures into making music. His father was an educater at an all girls school, leaving Dillon and his brothers feeling quite popular in their youth. He ventured out to Vashon Island, WA from Maryland to work on a farm, fell in love and now he's made this dreamy album for us to enjoy. Buy John Dillon's Music here: https://johndillonmusic.bandcamp.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 72: Lars Finberg - Thee Intelligence Lars tells BD, in this 1 microphone lo-fi recording about growing up in Bakersfield, playing his first riffs on the guitar and fleeing to Seattle after High School. Turns out neither musician is great with Audio Engineering and they've both wanted to record at the same beach studio in Northern California but neither have. This one is definitely a casual musician conversation backstage before soundcheck. Buy The Intelligence Music here: http://theintelligenceband.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com​

Ep 71: Ben Bloom & Jason Gray - Polyrhythmics Ben starts out by telling us how he chose the Trumpet and Jazz band for his intro into the music world before switching to guitar. Then Jason shares his unusual Jazz band stories from the Central Valley California where he got the the right support and teaching to keep going. The guys also have a great conversation about what is needed as a musician to get out of your home town and keep touring. Buy Polyrhythmics Album “Octagon” here: http://www.polyrhythmics.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 70: Mario Cuomo & Dominic Corso - The Orwells We get an exclusive early listen to the Orwells New Single “They put the body in the bayou”. Then Mario and Dominic tell us about the beginnings of the band when Dominic and fellow bandmate Matt had their own group “Kid” where Dominic was the singer before talking a reluctant Mario to join in that position. Then we get into their new song writing process for their New Album “Terrible Human Beings”. Their experience working in a remote studio in the woods and how they finally found a great connection with their new Producer Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys, Adele, Bombay Bicycle Club). Listen to and Pre Order The Orwells New Album here: http://www.theorwells.com/terriblehumanbeings Sponsored today by: http://www.hairballaudio.com & http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 69: Mark Sultan - The King Khan & BBQ Show Mark tells BD about growing up in a tough neighborhood. How he became the lead singer in his band the Spaceshits. They also discuss why Mark doesn't believe in rehearsing and only wants to record quickly. Buy Mark Sultan's Music here: https://marksultanbbq.bandcamp.com/ Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 68: Wyatt & Fletcher - The Garden Wyatt & Fletcher explain their multiple projects as Puzzle, Enjoy and The Garden. The comfort they have performing may just come from the support of the other. Growing up in Orange County they were always putting shows together until they realized nobody was returning the favor. Buy The Garden's New Album “HaHa” here: https://thegardenmusic.bandcamp.com/album/haha Sponsored today by: http://www.hairballaudio.com & http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 67: Nic Offer - !!! (Chk Chk Chk) Nic tells BD about growing up in Sacramento and his first DIY punk band with his siblings. Prince to Kanye, they wax poetic about the music you find through your favorite artists. When you come around to music you didn't get before and how a cheap Oberheim Synth changed his band's sound while writing their next record. Buy Chk Chk Chk's latest Record here: http://chkchkchk.net Sponsored today by: http://www.hairballaudio.com & http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 66: Seth Murray & Wes Taylor - Natural Child / Sade Sanchez & Irida Pai - L.A. Witch Seth & Wes tell BD about growing up in Nashville and meeting each other in those formative teen years playing in bands. They found more success out of their hometown which kept them touring these past 8 years. The hecklers they've experienced touring all over the country are apparently not as bad as German critics. Buy Natural Child's new album “Okey Dokey” here: http://www.naturalchildrecords.com Then Sade and Irida from L.A. Witch tell BD about their early years in and around the Los Angeles area where Sade started her first band with their drummer Ellie. How Irida started on keys in the band before find her current place as bassist. The busy times their in on the road and trying to finish their upcoming record before taking off to Europe for 2 separate month long tours. Buy L.A. Witch's new 7” “Drive Your Car” here: https://lawitches.bandcamp.com Sponsored today by: http://www.hairballaudio.com & http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 65: Val Loper - Bear Hands / Sanae Yamada - Moon Duo Val tells BD about growing up in Connecticut, playing is violin like a guitar and the phone call from his music teacher that lead to him getting his first guitar. He also shares how Bear Hands have gone from Indie to Major Label and now run their own. Buy Bear Hands' New Album “You'll pay for this” here: http://bearhandsband.com Sanae from Moon Duo tells us how the band got started when she was a frustrated English teacher and writer. How they toured relentlessly as a two piece in their minivan, something not easily done by a bigger group. How she's now fully committed to making music and incorporating rhythm into the songs with the keys. Buy Moon Duo's New Album “Shadow of the Sun” here: http://moonduo.org Sponsored today by: http://www.hairballaudio.com & http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 64: Leroy Macqueen - The Gooch Palms Leroy and BD have a great conversation about Leroy and Kat's move from Newcastle Australia to Los Angeles. The also discuss “Luck” in the music industry, the LA Music scene and how high rent pushes artists and venues out of big cities. Leroy also talks about getting his first drum set from his neighbor, who just happened to be the drummer for Silverchair. Buy The Gooch Palms new album “Introverted Extroverts” here: http://www.thegoochpalms.com Sponsored today by: http://www.hairballaudio.com & http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 63: Bonnie & Larry - Death Valley Girls Death Valley Girls' founding members Bonnie Bloomgarden and Schemel tell BD about their current tour, how they met via there sisters. Bonnie shares her story about performing in front of Lou Reed. They talk about playing haunted venues and discuss a Mystery Tequila Man in Seattle, plus BD shares a story about the car he witnessed blow it's tires on the train tracks near Burger Records in Fullerton, CA. Buy Death Valley Girls New Record “Glow In The Dark” here: http://burgerrecords.11spot.com/death-valley-girls-glow-in-the-dark.html Sponsored today by: http://www.hairballaudio.com & http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 62: Julia Kugel - The Coathangers Julia tells BD about her childhood, immigrating to the U.S. from Belarus. The Classical Music her Mom always had playing and her Classical Guitar teacher who lived in his car. Apparently the band was pretty reluctant to play their first show, sign their first record deal and Julia leans on her band members Stephanie and Meredith for strength and divisiveness. Buy The Coathangers' New Album Nosebleed Weekend here: http://thecoathangers.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 61: Wyatt Blair Wyatt Blair is releasing his 3rd Album titled “Point of no return” on Burger and Lolipop Records. With his Smart Pop Rock hooks and 80's style he invents his own modern genre and it's very entertaining. Wyatt talks about his concept for the record being “Pump Up” Music more than revivalist. How he put together his esthetic look by way of his Mom's old leather jacket and some Costume gloves. Why he went back to his parent's house in Arizona to record and how his Dad's old music equipment influenced his new music. Buy Wyatt Blair's New Album here: http://lolipoprecords.com or here: http://burgerrecords.11spot.com/cassette/wyatt-blair-point-of-no-return-pre-order.html Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 60: Steve Kilbey - The Church Steve tells us about his early childhood fascination with the Bass Guitar specifically. How getting his first 4-track recorder helped him learn to write songs. The certainty he had when making the first demos as the Church with founding member Peter Koppes that they'd made something great and how they got their first Publishing deal off those demos. He also tells BD that he's grateful that the song “Under the Milky Way” their most famous hit was at least a good one! Buy The Church' New Album Further/Deeper: http://thechurchband.net/shop/ Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 59: Jon Sandler Luke Moellman - GreatGoodFineOK Jon and Luke start off by relating Band Van/Touring horror stories with BD. They tell us how they started off writing together in Brooklyn song by song before the realization that this project would become a band. Luke talks about his interest in what will be visually compelling Live and Jon talks about finding his unique vocal style for their music. Buy Great Good Fine OK Music here: https://greatgoodfineok.bandcamp.com/ Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

In this special first time Episode Branden Daniel shares his bands New Singles before they come out on FRI July 29th and tells you this listener fun details about the recording of the music, the making of the music and a bit about what's behind the writing of the songs. This is a first, it may be an only - we'll see. Enjoy! BD+theChics Record Release Show FRI July 29th @ Neumos w/ the Hoot Hoots, the West & DJ Goo Goo Buy Tickets here: Songs: BD + the Chics 1. Do It to Death 2. Willie William 3. My Fault Buy Branden Daniel & the Chics Music here: https://brandendanielandthechics.bandcamp.com/

Ep 57: King Khan & The Shrines King Khan tells BD and friends about his start with Montreal band The Spaceshits where he met Mark Sultan. He shares many stories about playing live, how the music of Sun Ra made music spiritual for him, the similarities between food and music and much, much more. Buy King Khan & the Shrines Music: http://kingkhanmusic.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 56: Sam Watts - Ghosts I've Met Sam tells BD about his start in design and how he found himself hanging with Musicians. He talks about his time busking in NYC Subway stations. They talk cell phones and how they're changing good ideas, the fleeting enjoyment of successful songs and even get into the inspiration behind one of Sam's new singles “Between the notes”. Buy Ghosts I've Met New Album “Night Repairs” June 30th: https://ghostsivemet.bandcamp.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 55: Oscar - OPIUO Oscar tells BD about his interest in music from a young age and how he never dreamed of making a living as a musician. How putting a band together to perform his music live was “terrifying”. He even talks about the evolution of his song writing and how he's making music now with less reliance on his previous sound banks. Buy OPIUO's New Album Omniversal: http://opiuo.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 54: Joshua & Dune - Duke Evers / Ben Roth - BOD Joshua, Dune and BD talk guitar shops in Seattle, Guitar & Skateboard Catalogs from yesteryear. Josh tells his story, talks about his early influences and how he started out dissecting other peoples songs to learn how to write his own. Buy Duke Evers Music: http://dukeeversmusic.com Ben Roth from BOD tells BD about his music community that now spans the nation but started with his classmates at Tacoma School of the Arts, how it got him to NYC. They talk about playing small towns and how they can make for better crowds than big cities. Buy BOD Music: https://bodcamp.bandcamp.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 53: Alex Robert - Black Whales Alex tells BD about his partnership with his former drummer and Black Whales co-founder Davey Brozowski. He gives insight into his unusual writing method of recording and layering first and letting the song build. They discuss writing in times of frustration or challenge and how it's difficult to write when “happy”. Alex explains his discomfort singing in the studio and how he may be a “Introverted-Extrovert”. Buy Black Whales' Music: http://blackwhales.bandcamp.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 52: Robbie Grey - Modern English Robbie tells BD about the writing of Modern English's first record ‘Mesh & Lace', how they were unaware of traditional songwriting technique “We called them pieces”. How they reformed the original line up for this tour after Bassist Mick Conroy moved back to England. They even get into themes in the band's songs and how “I Melt With You” is a Cold War inspired song. Buy Modern English Music and tickets: http://www.modernenglish.me Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 51: Kid Congo Powers Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds are touring behind their New Album when Kid and BD spoke in the green room of the venue they were playing in Seattle. Kid talks about recording their Albums in an old school in Kansas. He speaks candidly about his friendship with Jeffrey Lee Pierce of the Gun Club. Winding up with the Cramps and what he learned from them. The fun he had in Berlin with Nick Cave and much more. Buy Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds' Music: http://intheredrecords.com/collections/kid-congo-and-the-pink-monkey-birds Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 50: Coco ColumbiaCoco tells BD about being a perfectionist and how songwriting is the perfect outlet for her. How she charts all of her music before it makes it to an instrument, “Writing backwards” as she puts it and how it causes some unusual chord progressions. Her early days as a Jazz Drummer/student and how she thinks of herself more as a “Facilitator” than a frontwoman/singer.Buy Coco Columbia's Music here: https://cococolumbia.bandcamp.comFeatured Song "Fire Doesn't Burn Itself" from Sam Flax's Album Age Waves: https://samflax.bandcamp.com/album/age-wavesSponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 49: Scott Reitherman - Pillar Point Scott tells BD about his love of song Intros, the differences he finds in making electronic music from his earlier guitar driven rock band days. He describes his past with his band Throw Me The Statue and how he wound up making the first Pillar Point Record. They agree on “short sets” for new bands and how Encores aren't for everyone. Scott also tells the story of how he came to work on his latest album with Kevin Barnes from Of Montreal. Buy Pillar Point's Music here: https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/artist/pillar_point Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 48: Nick Wold - Dreamers Nick tells BD about starting out on Alto-Sax and loving Jazz so much he went to NYU and majored in it until he started his first rock band in Brooklyn. Nick talks about how he's learning to write with simplicity, his first co-write experience and his song writing experience with James Iha, formerly of the Smashing Pumpkins. Buy Dreamers' Music here: http://www.dreamersuniverse.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 47: Kim West & Ryan Devlin - Smokey Brights Kim & Ryan tell BD about recording their latest record at a B&B outside Portland. They talk about vocal discipline and preparing for shows. Kim reveals that she almost went into Politics and they discuss Omnichords! Rock Docs, Music Videos and much more. Buy the Smokey Bright's Music here: http://www.smokeybrights.com Ryan's other band mentioned in this Episode: https://houndsofthewildhunt.bandcamp.com/ Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 46: Julia Shapiro - Chastity Belt/Childbirth Julia tells BD about how she feels she went to College to meet her band members in Chastity Belt. How she and members of Tacocat and Pony Time started their side project Childbirth. Why she doesn't recommend taking yourself too seriously and finally she shares one of the scariest tour stories about being “gassed” in France. https://chastity-belt.bandcamp.com/ https://childbirth.bandcamp.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com

Ep 45: Jason Dodson - The Maldives Jason tells BD about how his New Record had to come out. How he accidentally put together and concept record and how that relates to Movie making. The importance of “knowing your role” and being able to listen. They even get into a bit of dish about various bands and frontmen of Seattle. Find the Maldives' New Record “Mad Lives” here: http://www.themaldivesmusic.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 44: Scott Yoder - Solo Artist formerly of the Pharmacy Scott tells BD about how a Bike Accident that broke his wrist drove him to make his New LP “Looking back in blue”. Why going solo was a pursuit of honesty for him. Weird people of Harrisburg, PA in his childhood before moving to Vashon Island in the Puget Sound. Recording his new record as Live as possible and the Police Block Party that inspired a new music video concept. Buy Scott Yoder's Debut LP “Looking Back In Blue” here: http://scott-yoder.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 43: Lace Cadence - The Flavr Blue Lace tells BD about the start of his collaboration with Parker and later Hollis to make the Flavr Blue. The competitiveness in the Rap world and how that pushed him to make music. How they got the fraise “Synthesized Love Notes” that in part turned into and album name. The time they played the Brooklyn Bowl and Questlove tweeted about them. Why he and the group are intent on bending the rules in songwriting. Buy The Flavr Blue's Music: https://squareup.com/market/theflavrblue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFlavrBlue Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 42: Ben Harwood - Hobosexual Ben tells BD about his delicate and intricate live gear set up and how he prevails the challenges it presents. When he asked himself “What does the audience want?” and how that's shaped what he does. How he discovered his falsetto voice. Most importantly what he trying to give the listener with Hobo's music. New Hobosexual 7” “Illegal Sensations” out 4/16/16 https://hobosexualmusic.bandcamp.com Hobosexual Songs in this Episode: “BMX” & “Squish it!” - 2013's Hobosexual II Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 41: Joe Reineke - The Meices/Alien Crime Syndicate Joe tells BD about how he got from a little town in Florida to making records in San Francisco. How he started his recording studio in Seattle. What he knows now that he wished he'd known in the early years of his career and why it's so hard to get a "Live" sound with a band in the recording studio. Orbit Audio Recording Studio www.orbitaudiorocks.com http://seattlerecordingarts.com/

Ep 40: Daniel Blue - Motopony Daniel tells BD about his willingness to suck at the beginning of the song writing process and the importance of that attitude in creativity. He shares how he wound up recording at Abbey Road Studios. They talk about an artist's delicate relationship to song structure and theory. Plus, Daniel asks BD the thought provoking question “What would you do if you'd peaked already?” Buy Motopony's Music: www.motoponymusic.com/ Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 39: Zach Marley - Prison Zach tells BD about Prison getting back together after his wedding. What he learned from growing up with a Mother who was a Professional Oprah Singer and Science Fiction Novelist. Why he thinks is takes confidence to write and the importance of simplicity in Songwriting. Buy Prison's Music: https://prison.bandcamp.com/ Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 38: Kate Blackstock - Maszer Kate tells BD about her self proclamation to say “Yes” to more musical projects and how that landed her in the Frontwoman position with Maszer. She also shares their experience shooting their latest music video half naked on a Winter night. Buy Maszer's Music: https://maszer.bandcamp.com/ Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 37: Molly Sides - Thunderpussy Molly tells BD about how she thinks through Music, her collaboration with the members of her band and how they all channel an alter-ego on stage. Molly and BD also discuss what an artist needs from their Producer and Molly shares how she became involved with various film and dance projects. Thunderpussy's Music: http://www.thunderpussyusa.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 36: Meagan Garndall - Lemolo & Skyler Ford - Snuff Redux Meagan tells BD about her interest in piano starting at 3 years old and how she carried her interests through college talent shows and open-mics all the way to her first record. Skyler Ford - Snuff Redux Skyler tells BD about his songs coming from boredom, being a multi-instrumentalist, looping and how he is currently evolving as writer. Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 35: Erik Blood - Producer/Artist Erik tells BD about the way he met his collaborator in Shabazz Palaces Ishmael Butler at a Spiritualized concert and their surprising mutual love of the band Cocktail Twins. The collection of casio keyboards from his childhood and his reclusive bedroom recordings. How curating music for a photoshoot lead to his last album. Why he no longer will wait on releasing new music and how his new album “Lost in slow motion” may be his last. Buy Erik Blood's Music: https://erikblood.bandcamp.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 34: Grace Love - Grace Love & the True Loves Grace tells BD about her travels from DisneyWorld to Manchester. Her long year+ in NYC, which culminated in a life long dream of playing the Apollo. Her main influences and they talk about the challenges songwriter's have with cheesy lyrics. Buy Grace Love & the True Loves' Music: http://www.graceloveandthetrueloves.com/listen/ Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 33: Guido Anselmi - Kingdom of the Holy Sun Guido tells BD about being compelled to create music, bringing different concepts together, starting the song with the beat and how he curates a setlist. Buy Kingdom of the Holy Sun's Music: http://kingdomoftheholysun.bandcamp.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 32: Sacha Maxim & Paul Whitman-Todd of Posse Sacha and Paul tell BD about how they've moved away from self recordings. Why they don't feel like chasing the usual Rock stardom and the surprising way they ended up with a positive Pitchfork review. Buy Posse's Music: https://posseposse.bandcamp.com/ Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 31: Chris Cheveyo - Dreamhouse / Rose Windows Chris tells BD about his first performance as a drummer in a church he wasn't raised in. How he and his brother got into Goth not just for the music but to define themselves as different from the neighborhood thugs. They talk “terrorism and Rock shows” in the wake of the Paris attacks. Buy Dreamhouse' Music: https://draemhouse.bandcamp.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 30: Big Sam - Big Sam's Funky Nation (NOLA) Big Sam tells BD about his Bar Venue in New Orleans that closed down with Katrina. He gives his 2 cents his involvement and the success of the Treme TV Series. How he became a Trombonist and ended up playing with his idols in the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Big Sam also shares how he ended up playing with the Legendary James Brown, the infamous Allen Toussaint and the unparalleled group The Meters. How he curates his shows to the audience without set list. http://www.bigsamsfunkynation.com/tour-dates.html https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/big-sams-funky-nation/id206482059 http://www.amazon.com/The-River-Reverse-Elvis-Costello/dp/B000FA58IY Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 29: Milky Burgess - Master Musicians of Bukkake Milky tells BD about how he came to be a member of Master Musicians of Bukkake. His work with Dennis Coffee and the search for the next chord. How he always loves trying new line-ups and his various collaborations, which include Koes Barat, Marissa Nadler, Hotel Vignette, Milky's Way, Yada Yada Blues Band, Sulphuric Symphonette, Ole Tinder, Spoils, Shitty Person & and Master Musicians of Bukkake. Buy Master Musicians of Bukkake's Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/master-musicians-of-bukkake/id360466191 Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com

Ep 28: Whitney Monge Whitney tells BD about playing in the church band as her first forum for a life in music. How she moved to Seattle from Spokane, WA to become a recording engineer. Whitney also speaks candidly about her background in busking and what'd most important to her performing live today. Buy Whitney Monge's Music: https://whitneymongemusic.bandcamp.com Sponsored today by: http://www.blumensteinaudio.com & http://www.future-vapor.com