We have an awesome conversation with Grand Rapids natives, Tombstunner! This alternative metal band's album "Call to the Void" is currently available on streaming platforms. We talk about a lot things with the guys including old school WWF wrestling, basketball jerseys, and we'll find out who has a Captain Spaulding tattoo (and where it is).

Is the phrase "a trussell of storms" something people say? I don't think so, but it gets said on this episode. We also talk about Grand Rapids natives, Y-Not's debut full length album titled; Rearranging The Psychic Furniture. This episode we also added a throwback album review from the 90's. Mustard Plug's 1997 album "Evildoers Beware!" This also throws us down a nostalgia hole. There is also a ton of condiment talk, so get ready and crank it up!

Another great episode where Jeff and Ryan talk about ⁠The Orbit⁠ room being demolished (after being closed for years), vacationing in Michigan, ⁠Local Spins Fest⁠, ⁠Upheaval Fest⁠, and a lot of other festivals in general! We even chat about the band ⁠Sponge⁠! (did you know they were from Michigan?)

In Motion, Chirp’s 2nd studio album (4th available album) was released in 2022. We loved the warm and happy vibe In Motion gave us. We relate them to legendary jam band Phish, a little Jimmy Buffett, and even West Michigan locals, Domestic Problems!

We had an awesome conversation with the Grand Rapids band Entransient! Nick (guitar/synths/recording), Matt (bass/writing), and Scott (vox/synths/writing) were able to join us and talk about two important topics: their band and the volcano menu that used to be at Taco Bell. We learned all about their latest release, Ghosts in the Halls and their music writing process. Entransient has played at Turnstiles and The Pyramid Scheme.

Chris Canas released a new album called “Detroit” last year and we talk about the album in it’s entirety. You can check it out on Spotify . In our discussions with Chris, he’d like to be on the show and possibly play us something in person! We’ll keep you beautiful Michiganders posted.

We talk about seeing the Wheatland Winter Wheat concert at The Intersection and a great time seeing Patty PerShayla & the Mayhaps as well the coolest shirt ever! We also caught The Gasoline Gypsies once again! Ryan tells a few stories about checking out some local bands at The Stray. We also chat about how to get concert tickets cheap. Jeff falls out of his chair too, it's a great time.  

The Kings of Strings took some time to talk to us before their show at Turnstiles in Grand Rapids.  Ryan and Jeff got to know a little more about this young band in a short period of time.  We discussed their self-titled debut album and how they narrowed down the songs to the eight on the album.   They noted some of their favorite venues, what goes into booking a show, and the things they appreciate in a venue.  It was a lot of fun chatting with this group as we tested out recording in a different location

For their first album review, Jeff and Ryan selected Slowfoot's debut album Something Good.  This debut album has something good to listen to from beginning to end for anybody who enjoys classic rock tunes with blues infusion. It has a refreshing sound with the distinct vintage Hammond organ that connects us back to songs from the late 60s and early 70s.  Slowfoot takes some of those older style sounds and brings them to life by adding their unique flavor, ever changing melodies, and modern lyrics. Listen to the episode and read the blog post to understand their perspective on the album. 

Jeff and Ryan kick off the new year by announcing some changes to the podcast and website.  There are some hints to who they are interviewing next. Listen to also find out which band will be the first to receive an album review from the duo.  

Chris Cranick joined us for a lengthy discussion about his solo project and band, Overdrive Orchestra. He took us through the journey of the band since its inception a decade ago.

While on that journey, he told us about his leap into his solo work that allowed him to pursue making music with a slightly different flavor that did not quite fit the band's sound.

We bounced around several other topics in the discussion including an interesting discussion around the meaning of his first solo album name, Nostalgia is Killing Us.

Sit back and relax as you listen to our discussion with Chris

Caleb and Joe from The Gasoline Gypsies talked with this us prior to their gig at Billy's Lounge in Grand Rapids. Our discussion took us from the band's origin to their own self-titled video game.  We also talked about the new material they are performing that could make it on their album planned for 2023.   Ryan and Jeff recap the live performance from the band before they talk about the shows/bands they want to see in the new year. 

We had the opportunity to talk with Luke from the The Corner Record Shop. We cover the origins of the shop that started back in Grandville over 20 years ago. Luke got us up to speed on their current move to a location less than a mile from their current location. In addition, Luke shared his own personal podcast, Bubbles Mushrooms, with us. Listen to hear more about the shop and Ryan's interest in turntables.

We had the chance to talk with Flylitegemini just before their show in Allendale back in August. It might have been one of our shorter interviews due to time constraints, but we learned a lot about this band in terms of music along with Joe's musings. One topic we discussed was their new album, Time and Space. It was a great time, and we hope to bring them back to hear more.

We finally had the chance to talk to a band from the east side of the state in this episode. Our conversation with Bobby, Erik, and Jarrod from Westfall was excellent. We covered their long history from how they started to the path they have chosen to stay the course since then. They have been very intentional in their approach which might not be what you would expect from a rock band.