All sorts of music news in this episode! Ryan reviews a trip to The Deck in Muskegon. Grand Rapids approves a new amphitheater downtown. Several bands have new songs out, including Old Mountain Acid Test, The Gasoline Gypsies, Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish, Pink Sky, and Patty PerShayla.

We also chat about July and August's music festivals in Michigan.

We finally got Lansing natives, Mr Denton on Doomsday, in the studio to talk, laugh, cry, and love. Just kidding, we didn't laugh at all. Sludge Pop? Maybe not, but that's what Ryan described them as.

We did learn about their struggles and how Brian and Evin found out they were cousins (luckily not the kissing kind) as well as the new music they are currently working on! This band has really experienced a lot in their time together and we are extremely excited to hear what the next album will sound like!

Check ‘em out August 5th at Mac’s Bar in Lansing to celebrate their 20 years of making music!

Welcome to the Mitten Music!!! We found an awesome new album by the band Finality, titled Technocracy, to take a spin and review/explain what it sounds like. We also hark back to the 90's with Domestic Problem's album Play, which is one of Jeff's favorites! Good times were had by all!!

Let's talk Michigan music festivals! It's that time of year when all the summer music festivals are scattered across many Michigander's calendars. We bring up some of the lesser known festivals as well as some of the reoccurring staples. Some hightlight shout outs - Local Spins Fest - Big Ticket Festival - Fresh Water Music Festival - Jackson Blues Festival - Festival of the Arts - Nor-east’r Music & Art Festival - Hippie Fest - Electric Forest - Alpena Blues Festival - B93 Birthday Bash - Summerfest - Sol of the Lost Tamarack

Nicholas James Thomasma⁠ was our latest guest we had in the studio! This Michigan music aficionado told us about all the projects and businesses he's a part of, including being the Secretary of the ⁠Michigan Music Alliance⁠, running the ⁠Songteller's at MidTown⁠ concert series, and a long time member of ⁠Earthwork Music collective⁠! Special shout outs in this episode to ⁠Creston Brewery⁠, ⁠Founder's Brewery⁠, ⁠Sarena Rae⁠, ⁠Seth Bernard⁠, ⁠Deerfield Run⁠ and of course ⁠John Sinkevics⁠ at ⁠Local Spins⁠! If we learned nothing from Nicholas, we learned that doing what you love isn't work and to always tip the band!!

Another album review for a new one as well as another throwback! We talk about May Erlewine’s latest album titled “The Real Thing.” For our throwback album we choose The Verve Pipe’s “Villains.” We had a blast talking about both Michigan artist’s albums!

We have a short and sweet little episode for ya! We had just interviewed a band for a future episode that Jeff was going to check out to see right after we recorded, ⁠Mr. Denton On Doomsda⁠y who played with ⁠Tombstunner⁠ and ⁠Dregs⁠ at ⁠Mulligan's Pub⁠ in Grand Rapids. Jeff also talks about some new interesting ⁠ear plugs⁠ he got to test out at the show. We also recap some shows we are looking forward to this summer, including a number of festivals. Ryan is signed up to volunteer at ⁠Local Spins Fest⁠ on May 20th and is very much looking forward to not only helping, but checking out all 6 bands/artists playing that day...including the one and only ⁠In The Valley Below⁠!

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.