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The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies this afternoon with a high near 56. Overnight will be mostly clear with a low around 43. In Sports, the Buffalo Sabres are in New York taking on the Rangers at Madison Square tonight. Puck drops at 7. And finally, it's Thursday so our friend Ryan Gurnett is hosting Karaoke at Milkie's tonight. Go blow off some steam.
In episode 107, I learn more about Buffalo music with Ryan Gurnett, head guy at WNYMusic.com. Timestamp: 00:31: “Squelch's Briquet" By Tortoise Forest 06:44: Conversation w/ Ben and Ryan 25:35: Carmen & Lizzy "Shelter" and "Carry You" Live from The Struggle Is Real Podcast. 29:27: Conversation Continued 43:13: "Oooohhh" by Phillip Stephen 47:05: Conversation Continued 01:00:48: "Bukowski and Brautigan" by Passed Out 01:02:05: Conversation Conclusion – Keep In Touch with WNYMusic: http://wnymusic.com https://www.facebook.com/WNYMusicDotCom
Ryan Gurnett is joined by first-time co-host (and wife) Kelly Gurnett. Ryan and Kelly talk about the effects of COVID-19, Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell eating two dozen eggs to help kids with cancer. Ryan also answers some listener questions and shares recent experiences he’s had with The Rec Room and Music is Art’s Music Industry Alliance. They also play new music by Not For Nothing, Cardiac Cassette, Bastardbastardbastard and Whitetails.
Ryan Gurnett and Kevin Kauffman sit down with Chelsea O’Donnell (aka Stress Dolls). They discuss her Buffalo music history, her new single “Nashville”, weird house shows and being a musician with a chronic illness. The gang also talks about bands not having press kits, Smashmouth headlining Cobblestone Live, Vanilla Ice, Steve Harwell an asshole (?) and play music from The Same Sun and Stress Dolls and play new music from Koko Neetz and TOOTH.
Ryan Gurnett and Kevin Kauffman are joined by Mo and Chris from The Eaves. The band talks about working with some of their favorite producers, finding their sound and their great debut album “Learning to Live in the Dark”. Ryan and Kevin also talk about Struggling Productions new partnership with The Stage (formerly Club Infinity), previous and upcoming shows and they play music from The Stress Dolls, Olmsted, Ashford and The Eaves.
Ryan Gurnett and Kevin Kauffman discuss the 2019 All WNY Music Award nominees and winners. We also play music from some of the winners (before running out of time), including Michael Delano, Mom Said No, The Scarecrow Show and Dredneks
Ryan Gurnett, Cassidy Dwan and Eleni DeGeorge are joined by Witty Tarbox co-manager Tim Merrill. Tim talks about how he got involved in band management, the story Witty Tarbox’s new album Origins of Schmitty, he gives some tips on managing a band and tells the inspiring story of his recovery from addiction.
Ryan Gurnett and Cassidy Dwan are joined by local singer/songwriter Eleni DeGeorge. We talk about her upcoming show at Mohawk Place on Thursday, November 7th. The gang also talks about the current slate of upcoming and previous shows and plays music from Eleni DeGeorge, Johnny and the Man Kids, and Super-Tugger with exclusive live tracks from Sons of Luther and Over & Out.
Episode #42 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan Gurnett and Cassidy Dwan talk to… themselves. After a brief hiatus, there’s a lot of catching up to do.
Ryan Gurnett and Cassidy Dwan talk to Shawn Lewis, the mastermind behind Lesionread about his unique audio/visual creations. We debut a new segment called “Asking For the Hurt” where Ryan lays down the hurt on Astrabula. We talk about our new Patreon, another lost episode, a call for volunteers, Buffalo Punks for Planned Parenthood, music from Witty Tarbox, Astrabula and a brand sneak peak at Muddle’s upcoming album (available October 25th).
Ryan Gurnett interviews Handsome Jack’s Bennie Hayes. We talk about touring Europe, the best ways to make your band viable, their new documentary and Mark McGrath joins the podcast via his evil super powers. Cassidy Dwan joins Ryan for a recap of upcoming and previous concerts, including Erica Wolfling, eels, Inspector Cluzo, Wyatt Coin, The Irving Klaws, Velvet Bethany, Old Time Relijun and Lesionread. We play music from Handsome Jack, Erica Wolfling, plus new music from Halo Nellie and Space Cubs.
Ryan Gurnett and Mike Cid interview Jon Juchniewicz of Dredneks and The Scarecrow Show. We talk about The Scarecrow Show’s eponymously-titled new EP, defining the sound of both of his bands, his favorite singing drummer and we play a game of Slash / Cash / The Clash. Cassidy Dwan joins Ryan for a recap of upcoming and previous concerts, including Halo Nellie and THIS. We play music from The Scarecrow Show, Dredneks, Michael Delano and Johnny and the Man Kids.
The Struggle is ThinkSoJoE as Ryan Gurnett of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast takes over the co-hosting seat. We start off the show by revealing why we’re probably going to get removed from iTunes. Oh well. We talk about Mortal Kombat, beards, upcoming live events, and much, much more. Music from Tina Panic … Continue reading "ThinkSoJoE Show Episode 149"
It's so easy to get caught up in the face of bad health news, but Ryan's story is exactly the opposite. With his right hand man Nate, they have created a podcast that has grown and honed in on a niche within the music scene of Buffalo. Let's dive in to how and why they did it. In this episode we cover: • Exactly how Ryan overcame adversity with his chronic illness • What the breaking point was that brought around intense focus and action • How they built a significant audience for their podcast and leveraged their skills into other musical endeavors as well and MORE! You can check out their podcast, the Struggle Is Real Buffalo Music Podcast Below! http://www.allwnyradio.com/2019/02/podcast-struggle-is-real-episode-29.html Thanks again to Ryan Gurnett, Nate Nowortyta and Will Webb for their time, energy, and love. • Join our FB group to discuss this week's episode and soak up knowledge from our awesome community • http://fb.com/groups/stayspongyshow • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you are on Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot
Ryan Gurnett, Will Webb and Nate Noworyta talk with John McLucas of the LA-based, music industry podcast “The Stay Spongy Show”. John gives us an inside look at the music business in La La Land and why working for free isn’t always a bad thing as a musician.
Ryan Gurnett and Will Webb talk with Jessica Doktor of Brass Pro and The Waterfront Revivalists. Jessica talks about with the guys about Brass Pro, roller derby, booking at Hot Mama’s Canteen, her new podcast, “Everything is Relative” and the Ukranian-American Civic Center.
This week on the ThinkSoJoE Show, we do a short Tuesday edition co-hosted by Ryan Gurnett of The Struggle Is Real Podcast. We talk about our upcoming The Struggle Is Warped broadcast at the Vans Warped Tour on July 25th. Ryan gives some information on Buffalo Infringement Festival. Music from Toy Box Brigade and Of Night And Light.
This week on the ThinkSoJoE Show, we do a short Tuesday edition co-hosted by Ryan Gurnett of The Struggle Is Real Podcast. We talk about our upcoming The Struggle Is Warped broadcast at the Vans Warped Tour on July 25th. Ryan gives some information on Buffalo Infringement Festival. Music from Toy Box Brigade and Of … Continue reading "ThinkSoJoE Show Episode 117"
This week, prominent local concert photographer Meredith Snow and The Struggle Is Real Buffalo Music Podcast co-host and The Lady or The Tiger? bassist Ryan Gurnett jump in to co-host. Music from Jaynie Crash and the Tall Men, Cardboard Homestead, Hammered and Nailed, and Lucky33.
This week, prominent local concert photographer Meredith Snow and The Struggle Is Real Buffalo Music Podcast co-host and The Lady or The Tiger? bassist Ryan Gurnett jump in to co-host. Music from Jaynie Crash and the Tall Men, Cardboard Homestead, Hammered and Nailed, and Lucky33. Download this episode.
Ryan Gurnett and Dennis Reed Jr from The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music podcast join us to talk about the struggles of being a DIY musician. We discuss good and bad venues, scary craigslist auditions, and the trouble with naming bands. Dad jokes about drummers are told. We go through a Not Too Much Guy history lesson. They talk about their very first gigs, and selling out. Dennis tells us about his guitar nightmares. We also officially announce a big addition to their podcast. Which venue has the worst bathroom in Buffalo? Listen to find out!
Welcome to Episode 6 of The Struggle Is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, where musicians Ryan Gurnett and Dennis Reed Jr talk about the good, the bad and the funny of being a DIY musician in the 716 of Western New York. In this episode, Buffalo rapper Lumberjack Matt and his squad partner Skillie Vanillie visit the Struggling Studios to talk about believing in yourself as an artist, the ingredients of putting on a good show, and making the jump from open mics to a regional tour. Our popular game show segment returns this episode, as Ryan tests his wits in “Who Said It? Lumberjack Matt, Don King, or Oprah Winfrey?” MUSIC: 29:00 - “Summertime” by Lumberjack Matt. Hear more Matt at reverbnation.com/Lumberjackmatt Follow the Struggle Is Real on Twitter @SIRPodcastNY. Gurnett and Reed can also be found on Twitter @SirWilliamIdoland @agenbyte, respectively. Keep up with our shenanigans on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheStruggleisRealPodcast/ Listen below or via the All WNY News & Radio app for Android.
Guests Dennis Reed and Ryan Gurnett of The Lady Or The Tiger drop in to talk about their own podcast, The Struggle is Real. Music from The Lady Or The Tiger?, Kennedy Carpool, No Time To Lose, and Aside. Download this episode