I love a good cover song. But, I often love the original more. I ramble on a bit about cover songs that I really, really love and some of their lesser known originals. Here are some of the artists I cover; Metallica, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Tom Waits, The Meters, Ray Charles, Al Green, Blondie, […]
Tag Archives: hardcore
Episode 58: Erick Eagol (Keeping it 99) “Soulfly like an Eagol”
A long overdue chat with Keeping it 99 co-host and “Pizza Party Empresario”, Erick Eagol. Whether through the podcast or booking shows, Erick has always been an enthusiastic champion of the Northeast Ohio music scene. It is ALWAYS fun talking with Erick, even if it is about our divergent opinions on the career of Max […]
Episode 57: Homework for Brent (Part 1) “Prelude to Ruin”
In which I force my eldest child to listen to HC Punk and genre adjacent records selected by a close friends and past guests. A musical journey documented as an ongoing segment of the podcast.
Episode 56: Five and Change “Voivod Mix Tape” Part 2
This is Part 2 of my “all things Voivod” episode. I pick up after the release of The Outer Limits and track the band up to their current release, Synchro Anarchy. If you have listened to Part 1 yet – start there and finish here. There is a playlist/”Mix Tape” that accompanies this 2-Parter. I’ve […]
Episode 56: Five and Change “Voivod Mix Tape” Part 1
Anyone that has listened to this podcast more than once knows that my two favorite bands are Black Sabbath and Voivod. There are no other bands that I have lived with longer, listened to more and occupy as much space in my head and heart. Black Sabbath is greatly, if not universally loved, whereas Voivod […]
Episode 55: Nancy Barile (author) “I’m Not Holding Your Coat”
Nancy Barile has seen things. She has seen some awesome things and not so awesome things. The former has informed Nancy on how to deal with the latter and fortunately for us, she’s documented all of it in her memoir “I’m Not Holding Your Coat”. Nancy grew up a suburban, Catholic school girl that fell […]
Episode 54: Davin (Marked for Life podcast, xKingdomx, Eaten Alive) “Only the SICKEST shit”
Davin grew up in rural Maine and discovered hardcore and punk through radio shows and mix tapes. She hasn’t been the same since. Marked for Life is modelled after the great college radio shows that focused on hardcore. Davin plays the “sickest shit” and has introduced me to a couple newer bands that I might […]
Episode 53: Ian Thompsen (Fright/Down In Flames)”Corny Tales”
Ian and I met when he was the vocalist for hardcore greats Down In Flames. He is the current vocalist for Fright – who have released their debut Lp on guitarist Nate Wilson’s Gloom Records. I had a great time catching up with Ian and I hope to possibly catch Fright live this summer. You […]
Episode 52: David Giffels “Of Banks, Spiders (Lime) and Barns”
David Giffels is a buddy of mine and the author of “Furnishing Eternity”, “The Hardway on Purpose”, “Barnstorming Ohio” and others. He was played guitar and was the vocalist for The Difficult and The May Company. David and I became acquainted at The Lime Spider in the early 2000’s – crossing paths infrequently thereafter. However, […]
Episode 51: Pizza Party Ambush
Who doesn’t love Pizza? Erick Eagol of Keepin’ It 99 DEFINITELY loves pizza. He’s been throwing “Pizza Parties” for a couple of years now and inviting his friends to play. There’s a party this Saturday – January 22 – at Annabell’s in Akron and this one features Wallcreeper, Avowal and Radian. I thought I’d chat […]