Wanna hear me mutter incessantly about hardcore-punk? You’re in luck! I discuss some bands that I might include on a mixtape or playlist I might give to someone unfamiliar with the genre. Plus, an exciting(?) announcement about an upcoming show. Here are some of the bands I ramble on about;Minor Threat, Circle Jerks, End It, […]
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Episode 66: Shawn Fosnight “9th St. DIY Blues”
I’ve known Shawn for 32 years. That’s a long time. We lived together, booked shows together at the Canton Y (well, he did mostly…my band just played a lot) and saw a ton of shows together. We have been through a lot and I appreciate his friendship. I figured it was time I had him […]
Episode 11: Simon Harvey (Ugly Pop Records) Part 2 “Mark Knopfler is pretty great”
Simon Harvey is an old buddy from Toronto. He is head honcho of Ugly Pop Records and a regular contributor to Ugly Things magazine as well as the excellent book “Tomorrow is Too Late” which covers the Toronto hardcore-punk scene of the early 80’s. Simon is also an incorrigible record collector and an all-around good […]
Episode 11: Simon Harvey (Ugly Pop Records) Part 1 “Toronto has outgrown Peter Ustinov”
Simon Harvey is an old buddy from Toronto. He is head honcho of Ugly Pop Records and a regular contributor to Ugly Things magazine as well as the excellent book “Tomorrow is Too Late” which covers the Toronto hardcore-punk scene of the early 80’s. Simon is also an incorrigible record collector and an all-around good […]
Episode 9: Jason Sparkes (guitarist of Soul Charge/Unblind/Run Devil Run) Part 2 “An Unhealthy Obsession with Thomas Lindberg”
Jason Sparkes is the guitarist for the Cleveland based hardcore band Soul Charge and an all around nice guy. He originally hails from Newark, Ohio where he first became involved in music. We talk about his influences and dance around a long, boring story to be told in another place and at another time. As […]
Episode 9: Jason Sparkes (guitarist of Soul Charge/Unblind/Run Devil Run) Part 1 “Tales from Newark, Ohio. Rated PG.”
Jason Sparkes is the guitarist for the Cleveland based hardcore band Soul Charge, as well as Run Devil Run and is an all around nice guy. He originally hails from Newark, Ohio where he first became involved in music. We talk about his influences and dance around a long, boring story to be told in […]