Ep #48 "The Ten Commandments Review" featuring Colin Alvarez

Before you listen to the episode, check out Frank Persico’s Youtube video running down the 10 Commandments of Solo Acoustic Musicians at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TMzg54A18s

In Episode 48, Colin Alvarez joins me again to break down an amazing video from a 25-year NYC based solo acoustic veteran, Frank Persico. We break down Frank’s list adding our thoughts and personal experiences. I feel like Frank’s video and this podcast are a MUST LISTEN for anyone who is interested in stepping into the world of solo gigs, and they’re also a great listen for anyone looking to step up their performance game.

Thursday Thoughts 12.5.2024

Shows this weekend

  • Thursday 12/5 - Shy Bear Brewing ~ Lewistown, PA 6-9pm

  • Friday 12/6 - Republican Club ~ Hanover, PA 7-10pm ** Members Only **

  • Saturday 12/7 - Upper Deck Sports Bar ~ Mt.Airy, MD 3-6pm

My Thursday thoughts this week are about guitar lessons, practice, and open mics! Thanks for listening!

Episode #47 "Just the Tips" featuring Colin Alvarez (Pt.1)

This week’s guest is my good friend, and musical mentor, Colin Alvarez. Colin and I chat about a host of things in this one, including:

  • Rude venue owners

  • Condemned Hotels

  • Cold Weather Tips

  • Private Parties Turned Karaoke

  • Competing With The NFL Season

  • Load-In / Load-Out Etiquette

  • Why Comments Can Be So Detrimental

  • And The Worst Types Of Venues (Country Clubs)

Thanks for listening!

Episode #46 "Accomplaning & Girl Guitars" featuring Eric Edwards

This week's guest is Eric Edwards. Eric plays bass in the female fronted Hard Rock/Metal band RUINESS. He also releases original music under the band name Demri, and he’s the leadythym guitar player in the yet-to-be-named Reggae group I'll be providing lead vocals for. Eric hit some hot topics in this one, including the CPMA's and the CPMA endorsed podcast, venues that pay full bands $70 to perform, bands that we love & hate, where original music comes from, and a ton of other topics. Give it a listen, a share, a like, or a follow. Thanks for lending us your earholes for 2 hours.

Thursday Thoughts 11-21-2024

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

THURSDAY 11/21 - Pineknotter Brewing Company ~ Northumberland, PA 7-9PM

FRIDAY 11/22 - Stoney Creek Inn ~ Dauphin, PA 7-9PM

MY THURSDAY THOUGHTS THIS WEEK……

are about Hank The Buffalo, the community of music, livestreams, and overcoming self doubt.

Episode #45 "Just The Tip" featuring Dylan Zepp

This week’s guest is Dylan Zepp. Dylan is the drummer for the unboxed and untamed band Observe the 93rd. He also slaps skins for the female fronted HARD ROCK band Ruiness AND he’s the drummer for the yet-to-be-named Reggae group that I’m providing lead vocals for.

Dylan and I talked about everything from his job at Rock Mill Industries and the CPMA’s to his crazy choice of tattoos and his love of making others happy.

Dylan’s projects:

Ruiness: https://www.Ruiness.com

Observe the 93rd: https://www.Observethe93rd.com

Reggae group: Coming soon!

Thursday Thoughts 11-14-2024

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

THURSDAY 11/14 - Hungry Run Distillery ~ Carlisle, PA 6-9pm

FRIDAY 11/15 - Carlisle Moose Lodge ~ Carlisle, PA 7-10pm

SATURDAY 11/16 - Maryland Mallet ~ Westminster, MD 7-10pm

My Thursday thoughts this week are about....

live streams, feeling inadequate, and pushing through the self doubt.

Thursday Thoughts 11-7-2024

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

  • 11/7 THURSDAY - MIDDLETOWN HUNTERS & ANGLERS ~ Middletown, PA 7-10PM

  • 11/8 FRIDAY - JIMMY JAXX SHINE SHACK ~ Dillsburg, PA 7-10PM

MY THURSDAY THOUGHTS THIS WEEK…..

are about the end of the political mailers, music licensing, being kind, and live streams!!!

Episode #43 "Mow through some N*pples" featuring Todd Williams

For this week's episode, I sit down with Todd Williams. Todd is the owner of Laser Fang Tattoo Emporium Extrordinorium in Mechanicsburg, PA. He's also the bass player in the reggae group (yet to be named) that I will be singing in. Most of all, Todd is a genuinely good dude. Todd and I talk a lot about tattoos, the reggae project, live music in general, and a host of other topics. I hope you enjoy!

Episode #42 "Tupelo Honey" featuring Dr. Nyce

This week's guest is Dr. Nyce. Zach is returning to the podcast to promote his upcoming song release, a cover of Van Morrison's "Tupelo Honey", available everywhere 10/31/24.

We also chat about finding new music, performing to empty rooms, the weight of politics right now, and many many other things. Give it a listen and drop a review!!

Thursday Thoughts 10-24-2024

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

  • THURSDAY 10/24 - Pineknotter Brewing ~ Northumberland, PA 7-9pm

  • FRIDAY 10/25 - Wolf Brewing ~ Mechanicsburg, PA 6:30-9:30pm

  • SATURDAY 10/26 - Antietam Brewery ~ Hagerstown, MD 8-11pm

MY THURSDAY THOUGHTS THIS WEEK……

are about inflation, lane swimming, disappointing chicken, and the live stream studio.

Thursday Thoughts 10-17-2024

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

  • SATURDAY 10/19 - Hook & Flask Still Works ~ Carlisle, PA 7-10PM

THIS WEEK’S THURSDAY THOUGHTS…..

are about performing at cool places, lack luster headliners, doing things you’re not qualified to do because of contractors that suck, and about a possible mystery non-murdery type guest.

Episode #39 "Melatonin & Musical Banter" featuring Tanis Pellegrini

My guest this week is Tanis Pellegrini. Tanis is the frontman for the bad ass rock band LIVES LOST, and he also plays some solo gigs in the central PA area as well. Tanis and I talked about a ton of different things, including band projects, being true to yourself, knowing when you’re getting in your own way, the current state of the world, and why we all need a Harley (or at least someone to ground us).. Give it a listen, and give Tanis a follow on all the things. You can check out Lives Lost at https://www.LivesLostBand.com and Tanis’s solo whereabouts are on his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/tanispellegrinimusic

Thursday Thoughts 9.26.2024

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

  • THURSDAY 9/26 - MIDDLETOWN ANGLER’S & HUNTERS ~ Middletown, PA 7-10pm (MEMBERS ONLY)

  • FRIDAY 9/27 - CARLISLE MOOSE LODGE ~ Carlisle, PA 7-10PM (MEMBERS ONLY)

  • SATURDAY 9/28 - WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL @ FDR PARK ~ Philadelphia, PA 6pm

MY THURSDAY THOUGHTS THIS WEEK……..

are some heavy ones. Life, liberty, and the never-ending pursuit of happiness.