Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast I'm With the Band, Man

For episode 057 we travel back to the lovely Midwest (specifically Chicago) to have a conversation with the talented and versatile Emily Schambra, singer extraordinaire.

Find out about her move to Chicago, early bands, vocal training, her time in Engines, Longdistancerunner, Holy Roman Empire, and more! Emily was kind enough to share all kinds of stories about her experiences navigating the music scene while developing her skills as both a writer and a singer.

As with all of our episodes, you won't want to miss this one!

The two songs featured in this episode are:

Longdistancerunner - Anger Management from "Competition Of Martyrs"

Engines - Metempsychosis from "Every Cell"

We were fortunate enough to get Thomas back on to talk all things Vorstellungskraft from the point of view of the four-strings. Hear about the legendary studio, how the songs came together, the writing and recording process, the tour, and everything else you ever wanted to know.

Thomas brings his unique insight and wit to the conversation to tell the story of how Vorstellungskraft came together and eventually became the album that I love.

Check out his most recent release where he recorded bass for Mortal Form here:

https://open.spotify.com/track/6TLvPWfJYbyXL6dUk4bs2i?si=Go3FmwBtTLqiDqNq58FLVg

Man the Change:

https://manthechangehc.bandcamp.com/

Man Vs. Humanity:

https://manvshumanity.bandcamp.com/

The Tidal Sleep:

https://thetidalsleep.bandcamp.com/

Both songs from this episode were taken from The Tidal Sleep's "Vorstellungskraft " album (duh):

Thrive & Wither

Smoke & Mirrors

We're back with another amazing international guest - this time we brought master bassist (and master of all things stringed, actually) Thomas Bretcher to talk all things music, Germany, and everything that goes into being a talented musician in an amazing band. This is actually an exceptionally amazing episode for me because when I first heard The Tidal Sleep around a decade ago there was just something about their energy and their emotion and their music that really spoke to me and as with all my guests, I'm beyond humbled that anyone would take time out of their busy schedule to sit down for way too long and talk to me.

You'll hear about Thomas' entry into music and what drew him into the scene, how effortlessly he was able to set down the guitar and pick up the bass, and follow that thread through Man Vs. Humanity, Man the Change, The Tidal Sleep, and even current day with him doing music with some of his favorite people and playing bass for Mortal Form. I honestly don't know where people get the time.

Either way, like all of my episodes, this is one of my favorites and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Thomas is an amazing guy (he's my hero!) and it was such a wonderful talk.

Check out his most recent release where he recorded bass for Mortal Form here:

https://open.spotify.com/track/6TLvPWfJYbyXL6dUk4bs2i?si=Go3FmwBtTLqiDqNq58FLVg

Man the Change:

https://manthechangehc.bandcamp.com/

Man Vs. Humanity:

https://manvshumanity.bandcamp.com/

The Tidal Sleep:

https://thetidalsleep.bandcamp.com/

Both songs from this episode were taken from The Tidal Sleep's "Be Water" album:

Undertows

Footsteps

Greg Daniels comes back for the second part of our conversation where we do a deep dive on Vaux's "There Must Be Some Way To Stop Them."

Hear Greg's stories about how this album was conceived, what touring and popularity was like for them during this era, and so much more. Stay tuned for the fancy vinyl reissue coming to a turntable near you in the future!

The two songs used in this episode are both off "There Must Be Some Way To Stop Them" (Duh)

Set It To Bloe

Ride Out Bitch

https://www.instagram.com/drop.to.pop/

https://www.instagram.com/vaux_band/

https://www.instagram.com/gregdaniels/

Denver Institution and all-around nice guy (and better than he gives himself credit for guitarist) Greg Daniels of Vaux / Glass Hits / Drop To Pop came onto the show to discuss all of the things that makes him the person he is.

Want to hear the story about how he ALMOST was in a band with friend of the show Chuck Coffey? Or how many bands he juggled at once? Or how massively large his record store is? You'll discover all that and then some during our conversation with one of the creative forces behind some amazing bands.

https://www.instagram.com/drop.to.pop/

https://www.instagram.com/vaux_band/

https://www.instagram.com/gregdaniels/

The two songs used in this episode are Glass Hits songs:

"Better Never Than Late" Off the album Better Never Than Late

"Action Potential" Off the Split with Accordion Crimes

In this chaotic conversation, Demian & Shane come back on the show as a dynamic duo (you won't believe how dynamic) to discuss noise as a "genre."

Although the conversation bounces around, we discuss some of the origins of noise, its connections to outsider performance art, some of the dangerous historical trends and fads associated with it, and what that noise ethos means to Shane and Demian.

If you were like me and were curious about noise but were too afraid to ask, I don't know if you would've asked this question, but you'd definitely get a few answers.

The songs used in this episode are intended to be representative of noise and are

Throbbing Gristle - "Hamburger Lady"

Merzbow - "Woodpecker No. 1"

Rich Lippold is back for the second part of our conversation where we do a deep dive on The Deadly's "Phantoms In the Frequencies"

Since this is the band's first material right out of the gate after being fully formed, the making of this album is closely tied into their origin story and Rich shares his insight into everything that went into creating this EP.

Find out how they got signed, how the album got recorded, and so much more. If you've never given this EP a proper listen, first listen to how it was made then put it on and enjoy something that has been missing from your life.

The two songs used in this episode are both off "Phantoms In the Frequencies" (Duh)

Nevada Audio

The Notion's Lit

https://hawthornestreetrecords.bandcamp.com/album/phantoms-in-the-frequencies

Rich's upcoming publication:

https://www.schlock.co.uk/

We don't know if Rich pulled the short straw or what, but he's the lucky guy that made it on episode 50! I can't believe this is something that actually happened.

Either way, Rich discuses his early years, what got him into music, his early attempts to move away (and what kept him there) and eventually the chain of events that led him to the Emerald Isle.

It's always great to have anyone from the Philadelphia scene on the show to discuss everything that was going on in that magical time and place. Like every other Philadelphia musician we've had on here, every band sounds completely unique and interesting and Rich was the rule, not the exception in this case. He is truly a great dude and we're lucky he graced us with his presence.

https://hawthornestreetrecords.bandcamp.com/album/phantoms-in-the-frequencies

https://plutorecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-wolves-are-here-again

Rich's upcoming publication:

https://www.schlock.co.uk/

The two songs used in this episode are both The Deadly songs off "The Wolves Are Here Again"

These Are Cherry Blossoms

Danger Endanger

For this episode that has taken over a year to materialize, we sit down with Justin Mank to discuss his various (and varied!) musical outputs as well as his direct influence on the St. Louis scene.

Like so many of the guests on this show, you can hear about the trajectory and the various interests that were floating around while Not Waving But Drowning was during their span leading up to their dissolution, their time away, and their eventual official reunion culminating in two new songs.

Fast forward to the present and you'll discover Justin's love for ambient and the freedom he has when constructing sonic landscapes with Two Hands | One Engine.

He is truly a talented and creative musician and this was a really fun conversation.

The two songs used in this episode are both by Two Hands | One Engine:

Rescind - "The Mind Wanders" Album

Taste the Mood - Stand Alone Single

Get all his links right here:

https://linktr.ee/justintmank

https://www.instagram.com/nwbdstl/

https://www.facebook.com/NWBDSTL

https://nwbdstl.bandcamp.com/

We bring Josh aka Joey Angel back for the back-half of our conversation where he and I did a deep dive into everything that made Crossed Keys' "Saviors" such an amazing album.

Since that was their first full release as a band, the conversation also digs into the origins of Crossed Keys and how they came to be.

If you're like me and you're at all curious about the meaning behind some of these songs or want to just listen to Josh's explanation of some of the lyrics, this is definitely a conversation for you. It's weird that so often on my side of the screen it seems that the album almost came together effortlessly but there is so much that goes into writing and recording and releasing and touring and everything that makes Crossed Keys the band that they are and Saviors the release that it is. And we're all exceptionally lucky that the band is still going strong and is showing no signs of losing steam.

Here is a curated playlist of every single song that Josh had a hand in:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lFZ9nE77KSM2kvRriCncK?si=pK1i8IFFRxqnzGZ_o7SxEA&pi=5sfhSuLoSgmFb

You can preorder his new Philapino shirt design here:

https://philapino.bigcartel.com/

And all things Crossed Keys here:

https://crossedkeys.bandcamp.com/

Including the new single here:

https://crossedkeys.bandcamp.com/track/lucky-stars

We sit down with Joshua Alvarez to discuss growing up in Jersey, the move to Philadelphia, his upbringing, and what got him into music.

I wasn't at all expecting the direction of this conversation and it was fun, informative, and amusing all at the same time. Joshua has some amazing stories and his time as a bassist especially was intriguing.

Either way, sit back and listen to the man behind one of the best voices in the scene as he shares stories that you won't see coming.

The two songs taken from this episode are the new newest Crossed Keys songs:

"Notebooks (Hope For the Hopeless)" taken from The Fest 22 Compilation which you can purchase here:

https://selltheheartrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fest-22-comp

"Lucky Stars" which is their new standalone single you can purchase here:

https://crossedkeys.bandcamp.com/track/lucky-stars

Thumbnail photo credit ⁨@ROUNDWALL⁩

***PREORDER THE NEW EP HERE***

https://eradicator.bandcamp.com/album/you-can-hate-the-eradicator

We are back with Andy Slania of THE ERADICATOR to discuss everything and anything related to the LP "The Eradicator."

It was a great conversation where we got a peek behind the curtain into how this seminal album came into being. It was truly a creative effort to take the era from the EP and move it to the next level onto this LP. The album is a banger from start to finish and so many of these tracks remain part of the live setlist even today so you know they've stood the test of time.

Every time we have one of these conversations I appreciate the music so much more when I understand the creative process behind it and this conversation was equally amazing.

The songs for this episode are both off The Eradicator EP: (duh)

"Squash Queen"

"Stop Dreaming, Start Living"

All the important links below:

https://eradicator.bandcamp.com/

https://www.theeradicatorband.com/show-archive (Prior show history)

https://www.facebook.com/theeradicatorband/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vLryEwjmshUYM9PkH7vLI

Since the first time I saw THE ERADICATOR live, this episode has been a long time coming. Andy Slania comes onto the show to talk all things music including his early years contributing to the Chicago scene, the Milwaukee connection for his band THE ERADICATOR, and his eventual move to Florida.

We discuss how The Fest may have rejuvenated him and saved the band and how he seems to have an endless well of creativity. You'll definitely want to check out the episode to learn how he's able to understand the character in order to embody him and write the amazing songs that he does.

By the way, the new EP is now available for preorder here:

https://eradicator.bandcamp.com/album/you-can-hate-the-eradicator

And other assorted links here:

https://eradicator.bandcamp.com/

https://www.theeradicatorband.com/show-archive (Prior show history)

https://www.facebook.com/theeradicatorband/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vLryEwjmshUYM9PkH7vLI

Florian returns for the back-end of the conversation where he and I do a deep dive into all things 2014's "Welter Through the Ashes" by RODHA. We discuss everything that went into the album, how it built upon the "Raw" album that came before it to bring up to the next level, and what happened after the release of the album.

Having this conversation felt like I was hanging out in Hamburg in the mid 2010s and given the fly on the wall treatment to really experience everything that went into the construction of this seminal album.

It was a pleasure to have Florian on and we hope you enjoy the listen.

The two songs used in this episode are (obviously) taken from Welter Through the Ashes

"Overloaded"

"Welter Through the Ashes"

Fun fact - Florian said that not only is "Welter" his favorite RODHA track, it's actually his favorite song he's written for any of his musical projects. And I can see why because it's a real banger.

Check out Them Falls here:

https://themfalls.bandcamp.com/album/bites-ep

Check out all things RODHA here:

Bandcamp: https://rodha.bandcamp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareRODHA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearerodha/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCdwRSZjsGBQDnjbpZsopzqw

And OK Wait here:

all current links: http://linktr.ee/okwait

Bandcamp: https://okwait.bandcamp.com/album/signal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okwait.band

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okwait.band

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCPsilij8K0B29EmtpphhrIg

Unreleased RODHA track here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHeOdJ9r2X

We've finally gone international (well, out of North America) this week when we bring on Florian Zeh, the man behind the four-string for some amazing bands like Rodha, OK Wait, and Them Falls.

We dig into his past and find out what drew him into music, what interested him in playing bass, the Hamburg scene, and so much more. We even discuss sharing vocal duties in Them Falls.

Florian is not only a talented musician that has produced some amazing music, but he's also a real stand-up guy and had some great stories to share. Enjoy this discussion.

The two songs used in this episode are off the sophomore album by OK Wait - "Signal":

Damage

Horses

Check out Them Falls here:

https://themfalls.bandcamp.com/album/bites-ep

Check out all things RODHA here:

Bandcamp: https://rodha.bandcamp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareRODHA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearerodha/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@rodhaband⁩

And OK Wait here:

all current links: http://linktr.ee/okwait

Bandcamp: https://okwait.bandcamp.com/album/signal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okwait.band

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okwait.band

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@okwait⁩

Unreleased RODHA track here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHeOdJ9r2XI

We brought Thommy Browne back to discuss his criminally lesser-known project Chime Hours. This time around, instead of focusing just on the album, we actually dedicate the entire episode to a discussion of all things Chime Hours - find out how they formed, what their writing and recording was like, songs that didn't make the album, dissolution of the band, and so much more.

Thommy once again brought his straightforward and direct approach to the conversation but also brought in some humor and was a wonderful storyteller as he recalled all of the things that made Chime Hours so unique and interesting.

The two songs used in this episode are (obviously) taken from the Chime Hours EP

"The Walking Man"

"Bad Music Is Killing Home Downloading"

Unfortunately, the CD is sold out but you can still get the album (and all the other amazing Noise Pollution releases) here:

https://noisepollution.bandcamp.com/album/chime-hours

Follow these links:

https://highwayeyes.bandcamp.com/

https://ldb502.bigcartel.com/product/highway-eyes-west-texas-lottery-7

https://bythegraceofgod.bandcamp.com/album/colliding-tribes

https://www.indecisionrecords.com/products/819925-automatic-the-limits-of-control

https://miracledrug.bandcamp.com/

Eric and Dan are super excited to bring you the first part of our conversation with Thommy Browne Louisville drummer extraordinaire for Automatic, The Enkindels, By the Grace of God, Black Cross, Chime Hours, Highway Eyes, and countless other awesome bands. We cover all things Louisville with mentions of Krazy Fest, initial Records, and the story behind The Initial All-Stars. If you want to find out if Thommy enjoys double bass with his drumming this is an interview for you. Enjoy part one and come back next week for our deep dive on a surprising choice of his excellent discography.

The two songs used in this episode are:

Highway Eyes - "West Texas Lottery" from the West Texas Lottery 7"

Miracle Drug - "War Within" from the LP How Much Is Enough

Follow these links:

https://highwayeyes.bandcamp.com/

https://ldb502.bigcartel.com/product/highway-eyes-west-texas-lottery-7

https://bythegraceofgod.bandcamp.com/album/colliding-tribes

https://www.indecisionrecords.com/products/819925-automatic-the-limits-of-control

https://miracledrug.bandcamp.com/

Louis-Charles was kind enough to come back and do a deep dive on the first album of any of his bands I ever heard - Never Hit Again's "Sinkers." We discuss self-releasing it as an album and everything that went into the creation of this album as a whole.

He went into some great details about the meaning behind some songs and where the lyrics came from as well as discussing the writing process that culminated into the production of this album.

As always, this is a solid conversation you won't want to miss.

Links galore!!!!

Dead Alright:

https://www.facebook.com/deadalright/

https://www.instagram.com/deadalrightpunk/

https://deadalright.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/16G30WibQvjBjpqgVwt4YN?si=jdVQNPNlT6meQfm5ZaxMdQ

Brand New Lungs:

https://www.facebook.com/brandnewlungs

https://www.instagram.com/brandnewlungsmtl

https://brandnewlungs.bandcamp.com/

Never Hit Again:

https://www.facebook.com/neverhitagain

https://www.instagram.com/neverhitagainpunkrock

https://neverhitagain.bandcamp.com

Both songs from this episode were taken from "Sinkers" (duh)

Blackout

Hello, I'm an Asshole

Our second Canadian on the show but our first from that mysterious, French-speaking province of Québec, Louis-Charles comes on the show to talk about punk rock changed his life and turned him into a lifelong musician.

We discuss how Louis-Charles is essentially a one-man band and the pros and cons of working collaboratively with other musicians in a room compared to the creative process on his own.

In what is sure to be a theme on the show, we also discuss the financial complexities of touring in the United States while also recognizing the strong influence of American music being exported into other countries.

Louis-Charles had some great stories and, as always, made this episode amazing and a must-listen.

The two songs used in this episode are:

Brand New Lungs - "Dirty Streets" from the LP Like Wildfire

Dead Alright - "Groundhog Day" from the LP Dancing Through the End Of Days

Links galore!!!!

Dead Alright:

https://www.facebook.com/deadalright/

https://www.instagram.com/deadalrightpunk/

https://deadalright.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/16G30WibQvjBjpqgVwt4YN?si=jdVQNPNlT6meQfm5ZaxMdQ

Brand New Lungs:

https://www.facebook.com/brandnewlungs

https://www.instagram.com/brandnewlungsmtl

https://brandnewlungs.bandcamp.com/

Never Hit Again:

https://www.facebook.com/neverhitagain

https://www.instagram.com/neverhitagainpunkrock

https://neverhitagain.bandcamp.com

Chuck and I had so much fun time we did a special episode we decided to make it a thing. The plan is to do ~4 a year around holidays so consider this to be the "Easter" episode. For this episode, Chuck brought on his good buddy Mike Taylor of Hooper to help with the conversation.

This was a unique conversation for me because right up until about an hour before I hit record I was thinking I had absolutely no frame of reference to talk about alt-country or Americana but as the conversation unfolded, I realized I actually liked quite a bit.

These episodes are always fun because for me they're kind of edutainment - I'm learning new and exciting things while talking with some of my favorite people. It's a classic win/win. If you're either like me and you're always curious about scene-adjacent music or if you're already a fan and are looking to hear people riff about the music, check this one out.

It is always a treat to find a reason to get Chuck on the show to talk so we're privileged to get him back on and just talk shop for awhile. We sincerely hope you check out this unique episode.

I asked both Chuck and Mike to pick one song they felt was a good representative of alt-country/Americana and they each came up with:

Old 97's - "Timebomb" off the album Too Far To Care

Lucero - "Little Silver Heart" off their self-titled album Lucero

Check out Hooper stuff here:

https://snappylittlenumbers.limitedrun.com/products/search?q=hooper

Or here:

Or all things Snappy Little Numbers here:

https://snappylittlenumbers.limitedrun.com/

Or here:

https://snappylittlenumbers.bandcamp.com/

Jacob came back to discuss all things related to his solo full-length "I Love You and I'm Sorry." He discusses where the songs came from, how he likes to sprinkle just a little bit of political nuance in his songs, and we even discuss the heartbreaking story behind the dog on the cover.Jacob brings heart and humor into his music with him and it was very interesting to discuss the songwriting process from someone that is essentially solely responsible for all of the songs and arrangements on the album. Our first trip up North was great and we hope to do it again soon!Check out Jacob on Instagram:@jacobbrodovsky@songsbydomandjacobAnd you can pick up physical editions of his EP and full-length here:https://jacobbrodovsky.bandcamp.com/https://www.jacobbrodovsky.com/Both songs from this episode were taken from "I Love You and I'm Sorry" (duh)Night BakerClass Of '99

For this episode, we're rolling out two firsts - our first guest north of the border and our first guest to focus primarily on singing/songwriting. Jacob Brodovsky sits down with us and discusses his early foray into playing with a band with his brother, his connection with John K. Samson, and so much more. Find out how his group of friends and their spontaneous songs helps keep him writing, which of those songs made it into his album proper, the challenges of touring in the United States as a Canadian musician, and how much he enjoys touring Germany.

Jacob has some unique approaches to music and recording and he goes deep into his radio show, his influences, and everything else you'd expect from a consummate musical professional. We hope you enjoy listening.

Check out Jacob on Instagram:

@jacobbrodovsky

@songsbydomandjacob

And you can pick up physical editions of his EP and full-length here:

https://jacobbrodovsky.bandcamp.com/

https://www.jacobbrodovsky.com/

Both songs from this episode were taken from the "Sixteen Years" EP:

Sixteen Years

Sev

For Part 2 with Butch Klotz and Chris Vasquez of 30 Foot Fall we discuss all things Doppler Effect. We love this album and you will find this episode fascinating if you enjoy 30 foot fall and the excellent album The Doppler Effect. Find out about what the cover means, and Butch gives us insight into some of the tracks on the album. It's an open and interesting conversation covering one of the best punk albums of the early 2000's. Do yourself a favor and pick up the reissue on People of Punk Rock Records with bonus tracks! The songs used in this episode are both taken from "The Doppler Effect" (duh)HorrayDon't Open the Doorhttps://popr-records.myshopify.com/collections/30footfall

This is the episode that Eric and Dan have wanted to record since we started the podcast over a year ago with one of our favorite punk bands 30 Foot Fall. We are stoked to sit down with vocalist Butch Klotz and guitarist Chris Vasquez to discuss all things 30 Foot Fall. 30 Foot Fall has had a long and interesting history in the punk scene and you will find Butch and Chris to be hilarious and candid. Check out this episode as it's one of our most fun interviews to date and first one where we had two members of the band on the show. http://peopleofpunkrockrecords.com/band-artist.php?id=30-foot-fallhttps://peopleofpunkrock.bandcamp.com/track/better-off-dead-2025-remix

In the back-half of our discussion with Nicky, we do a deep dive onto all things related to the complete collection by Christ - simply titled "Complete." We're able to dive in to every single song that Christ ever recorded whether in demo form or on proper releases.We go deep into how Nicky approached guitar and how the band approached music in general and putting together the lyrics for the songs. Plus as a bonus we get to find out the origin of the lyric for "Song Number Three" which was a personal bonus for me.This conversation bummed me out even more I never got to see CHRIST live.The songs used in this episode are both taken from "Complete" (duh)LibrarianMitchellGet your CHRIST merch (records and shirts) here:https://skyvalleyrecords.com/collections/all/christOr buy the complete CHRIST collection digitally here:https://christcomplete.bandcamp.com/album/completeBuy some of Nicky's records LIVE here:https://www.whatnot.com/user/yonicky?sender_id=2133880&sharing_channel=copyLink

For episode 031 we brought on a guest I've "known" (in name only) for close to 30 years but someone I've never actually spoken with until we recorded this episode. Nicky has been an integral part of the Philadelphia scene for a long time and has been in and worked with a ton of influential bands throughout his storied career. He sat down with us to discuss those bands, share stories, and explain how he got involved in the punk scene and what drew him to guitar. Get your CHRIST merch (records and shirts) here:https://skyvalleyrecords.com/collections/all/christOr buy the complete CHRIST collection digitally here:https://christcomplete.bandcamp.com/album/completeBuy some of Nicky's records LIVE here:https://www.whatnot.com/user/yonicky?sender_id=2133880&sharing_channel=copyLinkThe two songs on this episode are:Prema - "Schaffer" taken from the album Drivel

Memorial Day - "Aimless Friend" taken from the album A Song With Evil Meaning

In the back-half of our discussion with Neil, we do a deep dive onto all things related to "The Fear Is Unsafe." As a bonus, we also discuss the recording of "Rip Myself Off (Again) which was recorded during the same session (along with a bunch of other yet-to-be-released songs) and everything that went into the album.

You'll find out Neil's approach to songwriting and recording, some of the meanings behind the album, how Neil's politics and the shape of the world help shape the songs, and so much more.

This album left us waiting for the next batch of songs to get released since Rollo is still actively working on their follow-up album.

The song used in this episode was taken from "The Fear Is Unsafe" (duh)

In Name Only

Neil and his music can be found everywhere. For all his Bandcamps:

Rollo Tomasi - https://rollotomasi.bandcamp.com/

Gauge - https://gauge.bandcamp.com/

Traluma - https://traluma.bandcamp.com/

rollotomasi.com

linktr.ee/rollotomasi

shakefork.com

https://linktr.ee/shakefork

Picture credit goes to Neil for the band and Jeff Larsen for the Neil mugshot

In the back-half of our discussion with Neil, we do a deep dive onto all things related to "The Fear Is Unsafe." As a bonus, we also discuss the recording of "Rip Myself Off (Again) which was recorded during the same session (along with a bunch of other yet-to-be-released songs) and everything that went into the album.

You'll find out Neil's approach to songwriting and recording, some of the meanings behind the album, how Neil's politics and the shape of the world help shape the songs, and so much more.

This album left us waiting for the next batch of songs to get released since Rollo is still actively working on their follow-up album.

The songs used in this episode are both taken from "The Fear Is Unsafe" (duh)

In Name Only

Rip Myself Off Again

Neil and his music can be found everywhere. For all his Bandcamps:

Rollo Tomasi - https://rollotomasi.bandcamp.com/

Gauge - https://gauge.bandcamp.com/

Traluma - https://traluma.bandcamp.com/

rollotomasi.com

linktr.ee/rollotomasi

shakefork.com

https://linktr.ee/shakefork

Picture credit goes to Neil for the band and Jeff Larsen for the Neil mugshot

Sticking with the Chicago theme, for episode 029 we bring Neil Sandler onto the show to talk all things him, his band, and Chicago. Neil has some really interesting stories to share across his 30+ years of being a musician across a bunch of bands.

We discuss the other band with the "same name" (spelled differently) and the importance of selecting the right band name, especially in the internet era, to make that name stand out for the purposes of searching.

It's always great to get guests on that played in bands I loved seeing live back in the day and Neil certainly doesn't disappoint.

The songs in this episode are:

Red Villain - Horse Traveler (from the album "Into the City's Arms"

Gauge - Soothe (fom the compilation "II")

Neil and his music can be found everywhere. For all his Bandcamps:

Rollo Tomasi - https://rollotomasi.bandcamp.com/

Gauge - https://gauge.bandcamp.com/

Traluma - https://traluma.bandcamp.com/

rollotomasi.com

linktr.ee/rollotomasi

shakefork.com

https://linktr.ee/shakefork

Picture credit Karin Konz

Sticking with the Chicago theme, for episode 029 we bring Neil Sandler onto the show to talk all things him, his band, and Chicago. Neil has some really interesting stories to share across his 30+ years of being a musician across a bunch of bands.

We discuss the other band with the "same name" (spelled differently) and the importance of selecting the right band name, especially in the internet era, to make that name stand out for the purposes of searching.

It's always great to get guests on that played in bands I loved seeing live back in the day and Neil certainly doesn't disappoint.

The song in this episode are:

Red Villain - Horse Traveler (from the album "Into the City's Arms"

Neil and his music can be found everywhere. For all his Bandcamps:

Rollo Tomasi - https://rollotomasi.bandcamp.com/

Gauge - https://gauge.bandcamp.com/

Traluma - https://traluma.bandcamp.com/

rollotomasi.com

linktr.ee/rollotomasi

shakefork.com

https://linktr.ee/shakefork

Picture credit Karin Konz

TJ comes back for the second episode where we do a deep dive into Divideo By Zero's last (and final??? We hope not) album "Answer To No One." We discuss how the city of Chicago was the official fifth member of the band and how TJ feels about it now reflecting back.This is a must-listen for everyone as this album has it all. Watch or listen in and discover all the ingredients that came together to make this banger.The two songs used on this episode are (obviously) both taken from Answer To No One:"Northern Lights"

TJ comes back for the second episode where we do a deep dive into Divideo By Zero's last (and final??? We hope not) album "Answer To No One." We discuss how the city of Chicago was the official fifth member of the band and how TJ feels about it now reflecting back.This is a must-listen for everyone as this album has it all. Watch or listen in and discover all the ingredients that came together to make this banger.The two songs used on this episode are (obviously) both taken from Answer To No One:"Northern Lights""Timber"

We sit down with all-around Chicago guy TJ Milici guitarist and vocalist extraordinaire to find out more about him. We discuss cutting his teeth in the Chicago scene and the show that changed his life forever and the immediate choice he made afterwards.TJ had so many interesting stories and experiences and it was great to listen as we walked the path through his past with him.To download the "lost" Thrillage album, go here:https://web.archive.org/web/20220420004632/http://thrillage.net/thrillage.zipThe two songs from this episode areLogan's Loss - "Sands of Time" taken from the EP Riot Like

We sit down with all-around Chicago guy TJ Milici guitarist and vocalist extraordinaire to find out more about him. We discuss cutting his teeth in the Chicago scene and the show that changed his life forever and the immediate choice he made afterwards.TJ had so many interesting stories and experiences and it was great to listen as we walked the path through his past with him.To download the "lost" Thrillage album, go here:https://web.archive.org/web/20220420004632/http://thrillage.net/thrillage.zipThe two songs from this episode areLogan's Loss - "Sands of Time" taken from the EP Riot LikeThrillage - "Replay" taken from Thrill 'Em All

LINK TO TICKETS FOR THE APRIL 4 SHOW IN KANSAS CITY WITH HEELS / CONFLICTS / THE CASKET LOTTERY / THE ESOTERIC here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/84461063/the-esoteric-kansas-city-warehouse-on-broadway?partner_id=100 Stevie comes back for the second episode where we do a deep dive into The Esoteric's last (and final??? We hope not) album "Subverter." Find the connecting thread from our very first episode with Steve Tulipana as he provided guest vocals and everything else you can imagine. We discuss how the band ultimately led to the band's hiatus and how little they were able to play live shows after its release. This is a must-listen for everyone as this album has it all. Watch or listen in and discover all the ingredients that came together to make this banger. The Esoteric Spotify link is here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1z9jhO27qA8sIgwR4aZUAm And the Esoteric Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/theesotericks/ The song used on this episode is (obviously) both taken from Subverter: "Don't Waste Guts (featuring Steve Tulipana)"

LINK TO TICKETS FOR THE APRIL 4 SHOW IN KANSAS CITY WITH HEELS / CONFLICTS / THE CASKET LOTTERY / THE ESOTERIC here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/84461063/the-esoteric-kansas-city-warehouse-on-broadway?partner_id=100 Stevie comes back for the second episode where we do a deep dive into The Esoteric's last (and final??? We hope not) album "Subverter." Find the connecting thread from our very first episode with Steve Tulipana as he provided guest vocals and everything else you can imagine. We discuss how the band ultimately led to the band's hiatus and how little they were able to play live shows after its release. This is a must-listen for everyone as this album has it all. Watch or listen in and discover all the ingredients that came together to make this banger. The Esoteric Spotify link is here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1z9jhO27qA8sIgwR4aZUAm And the Esoteric Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/theesotericks/ The two songs used on this episode are (obviously) both taken from Subverter: "Destroy, She Said" "Don't Waste Guts (featuring Steve Tulipana)"

LINK TO TICKETS FOR THE APRIL 4 SHOW IN KANSAS CITY WITH HEELS / CONFLICTS / THE CASKET LOTTERY / THE ESOTERIC here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/84461063/the-esoteric-kansas-city-warehouse-on-broadway?partner_id=100 We sit down with vocalist virtuoso and all-around great guy Stevie Cruz to find out more about him. We learn about his early days of hanging out with The Esoteric and being a fan before he joined, the lifecycle of that band, the formation of Hammerlord, and Stevie's newest band HEELS. Stevie brings with him a ton of good stories and has been a fixture of the Kansas City / Lawrence scene for a long time and brings his wealth of backstory with him to the conversation. If you like heavy music and great conversation, this episode is for you. Listen to some Heels music here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/heels1/bring-them-to-heels Follow Heels on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/heelskc/ For Hammerlord, stream on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fPReQt4icFpZxbUgd77d8 Or follow their Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hammerlord_official/ Buy the Hammerlord 2LP here: https://www.hammerlord.org/store/p/sodium-pbwwe Or buy their digital music here: https://hammerlord.bandcamp.com/album/wreck-shop The Esoteric Spotify link is here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1z9jhO27qA8sIgwR4aZUAm And the Esoteric Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/theesotericks/ The song from this episode is Hammerlord - "Wreck Shop" taken from the album Wreck Shop

LINK TO TICKETS FOR THE APRIL 4 SHOW IN KANSAS CITY WITH HEELS / CONFLICTS / THE CASKET LOTTERY / THE ESOTERIC here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/84461063/the-esoteric-kansas-city-warehouse-on-broadway?partner_id=100 We sit down with vocalist virtuoso and all-around great guy Stevie Cruz to find out more about him. We learn about his early days of hanging out with The Esoteric and being a fan before he joined, the lifecycle of that band, the formation of Hammerlord, and Stevie's newest band HEELS. Stevie brings with him a ton of good stories and has been a fixture of the Kansas City / Lawrence scene for a long time and brings his wealth of backstory with him to the conversation. If you like heavy music and great conversation, this episode is for you. Listen to some Heels music here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/heels1/bring-them-to-heels Follow Heels on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/heelskc/ For Hammerlord, stream on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fPReQt4icFpZxbUgd77d8 Or follow their Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hammerlord_official/ Buy the Hammerlord 2LP here: https://www.hammerlord.org/store/p/sodium-pbwwe Or buy their digital music here: https://hammerlord.bandcamp.com/album/wreck-shop The Esoteric Spotify link is here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1z9jhO27qA8sIgwR4aZUAm And the Esoteric Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/theesotericks/ The two songs from this episode are Hammerlord - "Wreck Shop" taken from the album Wreck Shop The Esoteric - "Your New Burden" taken from "With the Sureness of Sleepwalking

Bassist virtuoso Shane Mehling returns for the back-half of the conversation where we dig deep into all things "Fontanelle" by Great Falls. Shane discusses how the reintroduction of rules helped shape the album, the creative path he and Demian took to record drums in lieu of a full-time drummer, and how pleased he was (and is) with the end result.

It's unfortunately an album that slipped under my radar but this conversation rectified that in a *HUGE* way! Enjoy. The song in this episode was (obviously) sourced from Fontanelle - "Send To Nothing." Follow Great Falls on Instagram @GreatFallsNoise

Bassist virtuoso Shane Mehling returns for the back-half of the conversation where we dig deep into all things "Fontanelle" by Great Falls. Shane discusses how the reintroduction of rules helped shape the album, the creative path he and Demian took to record drums in lieu of a full-time drummer, and how pleased he was (and is) with the end result.

It's unfortunately an album that slipped under my radar but this conversation rectified that in a *HUGE* way! Enjoy. Both songs in this episode were (obviously) sourced from Fontanelle - "Send To Nothing" and "The Bank Agnostic." Follow Great Falls on Instagram @GreatFallsNoise

For this episode, we sit down with master bassist Shane Mehling to discuss absolutely everything. We find out why Shane originally picked up the bass, his early years playing in local bands, his audition for Playing Enemy which precipitated his move to Seattle, and everything else imaginable. Shane is not only knowledgeable but he also brings his thoughts to the conversation. It's a great talk that provides some incredible insight into one of hardcore's most creative and unconventional bassists. Follow the exploits of Great Falls on Instagram at @GreatFallsNoise The song from this episode is "Destroyed Footage" which was a bonus track for the special edition of Objects Without Pain.

For this episode, we sit down with master bassist Shane Mehling to discuss absolutely everything. We find out why Shane originally picked up the bass, his early years playing in local bands, his audition for Playing Enemy which precipitated his move to Seattle, and everything else imaginable. Shane is not only knowledgeable but he also brings his thoughts to the conversation. It's a great talk that provides some incredible insight into one of hardcore's most creative and unconventional bassists. Follow the exploits of Great Falls on Instagram at @GreatFallsNoise The two songs from this episode are "Destroyed Footage" which was a bonus track for the special edition of Objects Without Pain and "And It Can't Be Stopped" taken from Fever Shed.

This is the *FULL* episode To buy the double-pack of both of Matt's books: https://www.theimpossiblecompany.com/store/md3yle6dko1fvj8arvjvk6325p218u To buy just "Work Songs": https://www.theimpossiblecompany.com/store/work-songs-book We sit down with Matt Johnson to do a deep dive on all things related to the lyrics and meaning behind the songs on Preacher Gone To Texas' "Choice vs. Chance."Matt talks about how he believes this is one of his "purest" releases and goes into topics like vocal training, lyrics, how the album came together, and so much more.Whether you're a new listener to Preacher Gone To Texas or a lifelong fan, you're going to want to hear the deep dive into the "secret sauce" that made "Choice vs. Chance" the banger it is. Both songs were taken from "Choice vs Chance" Handshake To Heartbreak

Radials On Rumblestrips @matt.x.johnson

This is the *EDITED* episode To buy the double-pack of both of Matt's books: https://www.theimpossiblecompany.com/store/ md3yle6dko1fvj8arvjvk6325p218u To buy just "Work Songs": https://www.theimpossiblecompany.com/store/work-songs-book We sit down with Matt Johnson to do a deep dive on all things related to the lyrics and meaning behind the songs on Preacher Gone To Texas' "Choice vs. Chance."Matt talks about how he believes this is one of his "purest" releases and goes into topics like vocal training, lyrics, how the album came together, and so much more.Whether you're a new listener to Preacher Gone To Texas or a lifelong fan, you're going to want to hear the deep dive into the "secret sauce" that made "Choice vs. Chance" the banger it is. The song was taken from "Choice vs Chance" Handshake To Heartbreak @matt.x.johnson

This is the *SHORTER* episode Follow Matt's exploits on Instagram - @matt.x.johnson For our first episode of 2025 we are excited to talk with Matt Johnson - the vocalist for two excellent hardcore/metalcore bands Preacher Gone to Texas and Ignite the Will. We cover the beginning of his music career growing up in Iowa and also his career post music working in government and as a published author of two novels (with a third on the way!)

Matt is a funny and intelligent guest and we think you will enjoy this one. Both songs on this episode were taken from the Preacher Gone To Texas EP "From the Heartland" Veil Of Comfort Barry, You're Dead

This is the *FULL* episode Follow Matt's exploits on Instagram - @matt.x.johnson For our first episode of 2025 we are excited to talk with Matt Johnson - the vocalist for two excellent hardcore/metalcore bands Preacher Gone to Texas and Ignite the Will. We cover the beginning of his music career growing up in Iowa and also his career post music working in government and as a published author of two novels (with a third on the way!)

Matt is a funny and intelligent guest and we think you will enjoy this one.

Both songs on this episode were taken from the Preacher Gone To Texas EP "From the Heartland" Veil Of Comfort Barry, You're Dead

To close out the year, Dan and Eric sit down and recap 2024 - we discuss all of our guests and what our plans are for the future of the show. We have some slight format changes for 2025 and we discuss some of those as well. Get to know the hosts of I'm the Band, Man a little better with this one. Come join us at our Discord! https://discord.gg/xu6xGPfyjv

We'll be back next week with another banger of an episode.

As we get ready to close out the year, here's a special episode of "I'm With the Band, Man" where we bring back Chuck Coffey not as just a musician discussing his own bands (although there is certainly a healthy helping of discussion for his time in Mail Order Children) but as a source of all knowledge. Ska has always been one of those genres that I was exposed to because it was tangential and punk-adjacent but I never gave it its due nor did I ever delve deep into its rich history. Thankfully, Chuck is here to change all that and while we focus mainly on ska's "third-wave," we also dig into its roots and how the waves progressed. As any long-time listener can expect, we do go off-track and bounce around a bit in this conversation, but I think after listening you'll walk away if not with a newfound respect for ska as a type of music, at least a deeper understanding of why its something that so many people cherish and hold dear and why the emerging fourth-wave is still going strong and how it remains a vibrant scene. It is always a treat to find a reason to get Chuck on the show to talk so we're privileged to get him back on and just talk shop for awhile. We sincerely hope you check out this unique episode. The song in the introduction is "Let Me Down" by Mail Order Children and can be downloaded for FREE here: https://mailorderchildren.bandcamp.com/album/anthology The song for the outro is a very special Chuck Coffey hit under his professional name of Charlie Continental and is entitled "Much Better" and features guest spots by Daryl Wilson / Ella Sugar / The Calgary Family Singers. Like so many of Charlie Continental's songs, this song was released as a benefit for a ton of good causes. It can be purchased at Bandcamp where you can name your own price here with the option to buy the physical flexi: https://charliecontinental.bandcamp.com/album/be-much-better-feat-daryl-wilson-ella-sugar-and-the-calgary-family-singers-benefit-track

OR directly from Snappy Little Numbers here: https://snappylittlenumbers.limitedrun.com/products/685702-charlie-continental-be-much-better-feat-daryl-wilson-ella-sugar-and-the-calgary-family-singers-flexi-disc-7

https://jupiterhearts.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/redhandplan/https://www.instagram.com/jupiterhearts22/https://equalvision.com/collections/by-the-grace-of-god We sit down with Dr. Rob to do a deep dive on all things related to the lyrics and meaning behind the songs on By the Grace Of God's "Perspective." Rob takes us on a journey through every song on the album, where he was at emotionally and mentally while the songs were being crafted, and his present feelings on them. If you're like us and you're a big fan of this seminal album, sit back and enjoy hearing a curated tour through the full album from front to back.

Thumbnail courtesy of Chris Higdon

https://jupiterhearts.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/redhandplan/ https://www.instagram.com/jupiterhearts22/ https://equalvision.com/collections/by-the-grace-of-god We are very excited to bring you part one of our interview with Louisville punk royalty Dr. Rob Pennington. You may know him for fronting bands like Endpoint, By the Grace of God, Black Widows/Cross/God, and Jupiter Hearts. In this episode we discuss his long history in the music scene and also his passions outside of music.

You will enjoy his wedding story, how his partnership with Duncan Barlow started, and him reminiscing back on his career. Enjoy hearing from one of the nicest and most intelligent guys in hardcore. Thumbnail photo courtesy of JC Cary