1 hr 4 min

#121 GGBB: "Good Guys, Bad Band" - After the Gig feat. Andrew Borstein After The Gig with Jesse Humphrey

    • Music Interviews

In this episode of After the Gig, Jesse sits down with Andrew Borstein. Known for his roles as the keyboard and trombone player in the Rhode Island based band Monty Are I.  They discuss Andrew's early inspirations, his transition from trombone to keyboard, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Andrew also shares behind-the-scenes stories from touring, his admiration for Rx Bandits, and the balance between his music and family life. Join the conversation for an insightful look at a musician's life both on and off the stage.
 
Join the After the Gig community and support the podcast at www.Patreon.com/afterthegig
 
To receive the After the Gig newsletter subscribe here: https://jessehumphrey.substack.com/p/after-the-gig-newsletter-1a4
 
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:20 High School Memories and Musical Beginnings
02:40 Joining Monty R.I. and Early Band Experiences
07:37 College Years and Band Evolution
16:01 First Encounters with Rx Bandits
32:58 Balancing Music and Life
33:50 Challenges of Playing Trombone
35:22 Band Reunion Possibilities
42:31 Parenting and Music
46:08 Learning Trombone and Musical Skills
58:03 Deep Dive into Gavin Castleton's Music
01:03:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of After the Gig, Jesse sits down with Andrew Borstein. Known for his roles as the keyboard and trombone player in the Rhode Island based band Monty Are I.  They discuss Andrew's early inspirations, his transition from trombone to keyboard, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Andrew also shares behind-the-scenes stories from touring, his admiration for Rx Bandits, and the balance between his music and family life. Join the conversation for an insightful look at a musician's life both on and off the stage.
 
Join the After the Gig community and support the podcast at www.Patreon.com/afterthegig
 
To receive the After the Gig newsletter subscribe here: https://jessehumphrey.substack.com/p/after-the-gig-newsletter-1a4
 
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:20 High School Memories and Musical Beginnings
02:40 Joining Monty R.I. and Early Band Experiences
07:37 College Years and Band Evolution
16:01 First Encounters with Rx Bandits
32:58 Balancing Music and Life
33:50 Challenges of Playing Trombone
35:22 Band Reunion Possibilities
42:31 Parenting and Music
46:08 Learning Trombone and Musical Skills
58:03 Deep Dive into Gavin Castleton's Music
01:03:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

1 hr 4 min