(Don't) Quit Your Day Job Paul Neil
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- Música
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 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
https://www.facebook.com/Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job-podcast-107924851339602 -
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.
You Listen to Hot Garbage is a special series where a fan defends an indefensible band, song, or album. Brought to you by the Don't Quit Your Day Job podcast -
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
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You Listen To Hot Garbage 002: Defending Dierks Bentley with AJ Blume
Today on You Listen to Hot Garbage, AJ Blume defends the worst popular music; modern country. We listen to the Dierks Bentley song I Hold On and talk about pick-up trucks, and other clichés.
You Listen to Hot Garbage is a special series where a fan defends an indefensible band, song, or album. Brought to you by the Don't Quit Your Day Job podcast -
Episode 213 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados): Because We're Guitar Players We Love to Play Loud
In this episode, old friend Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) goes in deep on musical conspiracy theories, ancient aliens, haunted houses, and how to deal with gear gremlins while on tour. Plus, upcoming Little Caesar shows in the USA, and performing on the Michael Des Barres live from Viper Room recording.
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
https://www.facebook.com/Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job-podcast-107924851339602