Episode #28 "Fight Camp & What Not" featuring Brandon Fulk

This week my guest is Brandon Fulk. Brandon is one of my best friends. He was the man behind the scenes of my live streams during covid. He was also extremely impactful in teaching me proper nutrition and helping me in my weight loss journey. We've been through a lot, and today we share some of those stories. I hope you enjoy our conversation!!

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Episode #27 "Jake of All Trades" featuring Jake Scholl

Lots of music talk in this one. My guest this week is Jake Scholl. Hailing out of Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, Jake is a man of a million paths. He's a guitar shredder for Lysdexia and Nailed It Band, an acoustic jammer and vocal contributor for the Nailed it Duo, he plays solo shows under Jake Scholl Music, he's a painter/artist that sells planetary creations as Rockitman Art, he's an aspiring pro wrestler and a comic book creator. On top of all that, he's also a pretty good human being.

We talk about learning guitar, pursuing passion projects, life as a musician in so many different groups, seeking fulfillment, and SO MUCH more in this episode of the Solo Musician Podcast.

Thursday Thoughts 7.4.24

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

FRIDAY 7/5 - IRON LION ~ HANOVER, PA 7-10PM

SATURDAY 7/6 - PRIVATE PARTY ~ PASSWORD IS FUNGI (OR FUN GUY)

MONDAY 7/8 - CHESAPEAKE INN ~ CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD 6-9PM

WEDNESDAY 7/10 - HOOK & FLASK ~ CARLISLE, PA 6-9PM **WITH MATT JAMESON & COLIN ALVAREZ

MY THURSDAY THOUGHTS THIS WEEK…..

are about ‘merica, the good, the bad, the ugly, and the awesome.

Ep.26 "Where's Fluffy?" featuring Tommy B

This week I sat down with one of my favorite people, Tommy B. Tommy is a multi-instrumentalist entertainer that plays over 150 performances a year while working his day job 400 days a year. He’s a man of a million talents, one of the best drummers I’ve ever seen, and just an all around great dude. We talk a bit about his album, life as a musician, bookings, valuing yourself, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

Thursday Thoughts 6.27.24

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

  • THURSDAY 6/27 ~ Avenue Ale House - York, PA 7-10pm

  • FRIDAY 6/28 ~ Sworn Brewing - Mechanicsburg, PA 5-8pm

  • SATURDAY 6/29 ~ Alley Oops Bar & Grill - York, PA 7:30-10:30pm

  • SUNDAY 6/30 ~ Broad Mountain Vineyard - Elizabethville, PA 1-4pm

MY THURSDAY THOUGHTS THIS WEEK……

are all over the place. My daughter turning 21, her POS husband, parenting, getting old, feeling out of touch….. Give it a listen!

Thursday Thoughts 6.20.2024

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

  • FRIDAY 6/21 - Harvest Tide Steakhouse ~ Bethany Beach, DE 5-8PM

  • SATURDAY 6/22 - JP’s on the wharf ~ Bowers Beach, DE 6-10PM

  • SUNDAY 6/23 - Twin Branch Winery? ~ Milton, DE 2-5PM

MY THURSDAY THOUGHTS FOR THIS WEEK…..

are about how excited I am to be officially starting a booking/artist management agency that puts the artist first.

Ep. 24 "Are Kansas" featuring Alex Lee Warner

photo by Chris Rider Photography

My guest this week is Alex Lee Warner. Alex is a 15 1/2 year old guitar phenom from York, PA. He’s a 3x Central Pennsylvania Music Award winner and he’s getting ready to record his debut album in Nashville, TN. We sat down for an afternoon chat about gear, practice, travel and so much more. I hope you enjoy!!

Thursday Thoughts 6.13.2024

This week’s gigs:

  • Friday 6/14 - Maggie’s ~ Westminster, MD 8-11pm

  • Saturday 6/15 - Hook & Flask Still Works ~ Carlisle, PA 7-10pm

  • Sunday 6/16 - Stoney Creek Inn ~ Dauphin, PA 4-6pm

THIS WEEK’S THURSDAY THOUGHTS……..

are about Joe Rogan, theme parks, hotel prices, and podcast guests.

Ep.23 "Mental Health & Music" featuring Chris Luzon

This week I sit down with Chris Luzon, an emerging pop/r&b/hip hop artist from Lebanon, PA. We talked about mental health, the healing properties of music, Chris’s love of performance on both the cheerleading and music stages, and some GarageBand and inflation talk. We take a deep dive into some deep topics on this one. I hope you enjoy our chat and PLEASE give a listen to Chris’s songs.

Thursday Thoughts 6.6.2024

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

  • 6/7 FRIDAY - Appalachian Brewing Company ~ Mechanicsburg, PA 6-8PM

  • 6/8 SATURDAY - PRIVATE

  • 6/9 SUNDAY - Codorus State Park ~ Hanover, PA 11-2PM

MY THURSDAY THOUGHTS THIS WEEK:

are about how European Hornets are the direct seed of satan, how cool and dumb Facebook marketplace is, and how much growth is cool.

Thursday Thoughts 5.30.2024

GIG’S THIS WEEKEND:

  • THURSDAY 5/30 - Hops & Barley’s ~ Mechanicsburg, PA 6:30-9:30PM

  • FRIDAY 5/31 - Stoney Creek Inn ~ Dauphin, PA 7-9PM

  • SATURDAY 6/1 - Setter Ridge Winery ~ Kutztown, PA 1-4PM

MY THURSDAY THOUGHTS THIS WEEK……

are about how concerning the post-covid selfishness has become as well as what can be gained by having a conversation with someone you have a disagreement with.

SM Podcast Ep.21 "Through The Glass" featuring Chris Rider

This week I sit down with the man behind the lens, Chris Rider. Chris is a freelance photographer that has been working with Pennsylvania Musician Magazine since 2018, and is also for hire for portraits or any other photography needs as well. He has a monthly article in PA Musician Magazine titled “Rider’s on the storm” where he showcases local live music. Chris is a staple in the local music scene, and one of the best concert photographers I know. If you want to know what gear he uses to get those perfect shots, or just what photographing musicians means to him, give this one a listen!

Thursday Thoughts 5.23.2024

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

  • FRIDAY 5/24 - Wolf Brewing Company ~ Mechanicsburg, PA 6:30-9:30PM

  • SATURDAY 5/25 - JP’s On The Wharf ~ Frederica, DE (Bower’s Beach) 6-10PM

  • SUNDAY 5/25 - Twin Branch Winery ~ Milton, DE 2-5PM

MY THURSDAY THOUGHTS THIS WEEK…….

are about the ridiculous price of EVERYTHING right now, and how much I hate insurance companies!

SM Podcast Ep.20 "My favorite word is F*ck" with guest Shine Delphi

This week I sit down with the happiest musician I know, Shine Delphi. In my opinion, Shine has a lot to be happy about. His fretboard fluency is remarkable. His original music is some of the best I've ever heard. And, he's just an all around good dude spreading good dude vibes everywhere he goes. Watch your kids on this one, it's got some adult language. Or don't. The choice is yours.

ENJOY!

Thursday Thoughts 5.16.2024

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

  • THURSDAY 5/16 - TONY LOCOS ~ Woodbine, MD 6-9PM

  • FRIDAY 5/17 - LEBANON VALLEY CRAFT BREWERY - Lebanon, PA 6-9PM

  • SATURDAY 5/18 - PRIVATE EVENT

THIS WEEK’S THURSDAY THOUGHTS ARE ABOUT……

my incredible supporters, hotel etiquette, my birthday, and how I ended up eating chicken fingers shaped like fish sticks from WaWa after my show on Monday.

SM Podcast Ep.19 "Plumber's Crack" w/Dr. Nyce

This week I sit down with a REAL LIFE DOCTOR of music, Dr. Nyce. Zach plays solo piano/vocal gigs in Pennsylvania and is releasing his debut original album later this year. He is also involved in multiple other groups including Katz 22 and a new Beatles Jazz-Style tribute band called Cavern Club Combo.

I got a sneak peek at his original music, and it blew me away. It was an absolute pleasure sitting down with the Dr. for a music related therapy session in this week's episode of the solo musician podcast "Plumber's Crack."

ENJOY!

Thursday Thoughts 5.8.2024

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

  • THURSDAY 5/8 - OCTOBER RUST DUO - AVENUE ALE HOUSE ~ York, PA 7-10pm

  • FRIDAY 5/9 - ARMSTRONG VALLEY WINERY ~ Halifax, PA 7-9pm

  • SATURDAY 5/10 - BUDDY BOY WINERY ~ Duncannon, PA 6-9pm

  • SUNDAY 5/11 - RED1023.com RADIO SHOW ~ 6-9pm

  • MONDAY 5/12 - CHESAPEAKE INN & MARINA ~ Chesapeake City, MD 6-9pm

THIS WEEK’S THURSDAY THOUGHTS……

are about what NOT to do as a musician when attending another musician’s performance.