221 episodes
(Don't) Quit Your Day Job Paul Neil
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Did you move to LA in the 80's to make it on Sunset Strip? There are many stories about making music for a living. Sometimes you need a day job and sometimes you play the worst gig. Let's talk about the stuff that happened with people who have "made it" or "come close" or played to a dog in an otherwise empty room. There are funny and enlightening stories out there, so I started a podcast to tell these stories.
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Episode 218 with Jessica Ball (EYE, MWWB): Much Less Hassle Having Fewer Band Members
In this episode, we talk with Welsh musician Jessica Ball (MWWB) about her new band EYE, Wrexham and Ryan Reynolds impact on city and scene, using a common word as a band name, the challenges of creating music in different genres, the importance of like-minded band members, and difficulties in starting a new project. Plus, naming songs and choosing singles, the mystery of creating a track listing, and creating songs with the vocal performance in mind.
You can check out EYE at the following locations:
https://www.facebook.com/eyeeyeeyemusic
https://eye-uk.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_e_y_e_b_a_n_d
https://www.instagram.com/juniper_clothing_shop/
Paul works a day job, puts out vinyl, and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
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Episode 217 with Pierce Turner: I Don't Have an Ambition To Be a Legend But I Do Have an Ambition To Have an Audience
In this episode, we talk with celebrated Irish musician Pierce Turner about being called a musical legend, breaking musical ground in the 80's, being fussy about the right things, separating rock star from musician, the difficulty in getting people to hear your songs, and inspiring listeners. Plus, love of performance, choosing instruments based on boredom, and doing shows in people's homes.
You can check out Pierce Turner at the following locations:
https://pierceturner.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pierceturnersongs
https://www.instagram.com/pierceturner_musician/
https://www.youtube.com/@PierceTurnerSongs
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1aWFEbaHDrEPz2viYOowDE
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
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Episode 216 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados): I Have Never Seen So Many People in One Place as From The Whiskey to Gazzarri's
In this episode, old friend Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) talks about learning how to be a guitar teacher, the impact of YouTube guitar players, the over-the-top ethos and giant egos of late 80's Hollywood, and being on a scene bandwagon. Plus, the coolness of guitar shredding (or lack thereof), and the importance of rock music today.
Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in Little Caesar and The Cruzados. He also teaches either in person or via skype. You can contact him here
https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia
https://www.instagram.com/marktremalgia/
https://www.facebook.com/LittleCaesarOfficial
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
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Episode 215 with John Helps (MAYBESHEWILL): We Thought We Were Making Music for Our Friends to Listen to
In this episode, we talk with John Helps of the amazing instrumental post-rock band MAYBESHEWILL about getting clearance for samples (or not), musical style evolution through eras of music, being part of a scene, the limitations and individuality of instrumental music, and the trials and tribulations of being a tour manager. Plus, Robert Smith (The Cure) being responsible for getting the band back together, the pursuit of rock stardom vs the buzz of performance. and the importance of sequencing an album.
You can check out MAYBESHEWILL at the following locations:
https://www.maybeshewill.net/
http://instagram.com/mybshwll
https://www.youtube.com/maybeshewillofficial
https://open.spotify.com/album/10AKQq8FJnFsRQlwj4XbVW?si=KRabKhrlS96sHNbMQ1kSaQ
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
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You Listen To Hot Garbage 003: Defending Brand New with Rachel Blume
Today on You Listen to Hot Garbage, Rachel Blume defends the worst of her pop-punk childhood; Brand New. We listen to the song Seventy Times 7 and talk about pointless defiance and classic rock.
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Episode 214 with Eric McMyermick (Caravan Discordia): All The Things I Think Are Cool, Let's Squeeze 'em Into One Song
In this episode, we talk with rad accordion maestro Eric McMyermick of the Kentucky based band Caravan Discordia about the trials of selling oneself as an accordion player, getting shows on interesting bills, art and performance, boredom as a motivator, and the lack of frame of reference for accordion players. Plus, playing outside of one's comfort zone, Kentucky as an influence, vocals as an instrument, and making a living as an independent musician.
You can check out Eric at the following locations:
https://caravandiscordia.bandcamp.com/album/caravan-discordia
https://www.facebook.com/CaravanDiscordia/
https://linktr.ee/caravandiscordia
Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productions
https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12
https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu
https://www.facebook.com/Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job-podcast-107924851339602