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SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:
FRIDAY 12/27 - Carlisle Moose Lodge ~ Carlisle, PA 7-10PM
SATURDAY 12/28 - Antietam Brewing Company ~ Hagerstown, MD 6-9PM
My Thursday Thoughts this week are about the wisdom in the book “Skip the line” by James Altucher, the 10,000 hour rule, how practice is best served focused, and the need for reflection and improvement.
https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Line-Experiments-Surprising-Reaching-ebook/dp/B08BLLF3RD
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Logan Summey. Logan is the owner of Rock Mill Industries in Mechanicsburg, PA. Rock Mill is a musician’s paradise, incorporating a tattoo studio, recording studio, live stream studio, practice room, and an embroidery and screen printing & DTF space. This is a must listen for entrepreneurs and anyone looking to take a leap into business ownership.
Logan and I talked about a BUNCH of things, including:
His vision with Rock Mill
His love of all things audio
Engineering Live sound vs. Recording
The creative process in-studio
Owning a small business
Persevering through difficulties
Thanks for listening!!
SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:
THURSDAY 12/19 - Middletown Hunters & Anglers Club ~ Middletown, PA 7-10pm
FRIDAY 12/20 - Lebanon Valley Brewing Company ~ Lebanon, PA 5:30-8:30pm
SATURDAY 12/21 - Balla Cloiche Vineyards ~ Stewartstown, PA 7-10pm
My Thursday Thoughts this week are about
2025 Booking changes
Not pretending to be anyone other than me
Being okay with turning things down
My history with the CPMHOF
This week’s guest is Chris Auxt. Chris has been in and around the music scene in Central Pennsylvania for decades. Chris currently provides some slick pickin’ and gritty vocals in the powerhouse acoustic duo Hank The Buffalo (with previous guest Stephen Robert). He’s also now offering GUITAR LESSONS at his studio space in Lemoyne, PA. Chris and I talked about a ton of topics, including:
His start in music
His years as a guitar instructor
Tips for learning songs
How the room can dictate your playing style
Tips for learning how to solo
His live performance gear & in depth pedalboard analysis
Hank the Buffalo
Central Pennsylvania Music Awards
His newest venture into teaching guitar
Thanks for listening, and be sure to reach out to Chris to schedule a lesson and follow Hank the Buffalo on all the things!!
https://www.facebook.com/hankthebuffalo
SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:
12/13 - WOLF BREWING ~ Mechanicsburg, PA 6:30-9:30PM
12/14 - HOOK & FLASK STILLWORKS ~ Carlisle, PA 7-10PM
This week’s Thursday thoughts are about…. losing a loved one, forgiveness, understanding, and regrets.
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.
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!
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!
SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:
FRIDAY 11/29 - ANTIETAM BREWERY ~ Hagerstown, MD 6-9PM
SATURDAY 11/30 - BUDDY BOY WINERY ~ Duncannon, PA 6-9PM
are about growth, guitar lessons, doing hard stuff, and cold showers.
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.
SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:
THURSDAY 11/21 - Pineknotter Brewing Company ~ Northumberland, PA 7-9PM
FRIDAY 11/22 - Stoney Creek Inn ~ Dauphin, PA 7-9PM
are about Hank The Buffalo, the community of music, livestreams, and overcoming self doubt.
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!
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
live streams, feeling inadequate, and pushing through the self doubt.
My guest this week is Travis Patterson. Travis is one-fifth of the yet-to-be-named reggae group that I'm providing lead vocals for. We chat about gear, singing, Travis's incredible pedal board, note fluency, creating music, and so much more. This is a must listen for pedalboarders and everyone else who has ears.
SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:
11/7 THURSDAY - MIDDLETOWN HUNTERS & ANGLERS ~ Middletown, PA 7-10PM
11/8 FRIDAY - JIMMY JAXX SHINE SHACK ~ Dillsburg, PA 7-10PM
are about the end of the political mailers, music licensing, being kind, and live streams!!!
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!
Photo Credit : Megan Miller
are about performing with other people, networking for success, running an open mic, and Throat Coat tea.
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!!
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
are about inflation, lane swimming, disappointing chicken, and the live stream studio.
My guest this week is former Rhode Islander, current Central PA musician Justin Murphy. We talked about Justin's work as a union electrician, his Uncle Pete's influence on his musical journey, his love of Dave Matthews Band, his current gear setup, and how men with French accents are disgusting.
I hope you enjoy this podcast!
