The story of the debut album 'SWEAT AND PRAY' with from longtime Ft. Lauderdale musician JIMI FIANO

Jimi Fiano returns to the podcast after his original episode back in August of 2020. Jimi shares the story behind his debut album, "Sweat And Pray", recorded at Natural Sounds Studio in Pompano Beach, FL. Jimi gives listeners a behind the scenes look at his first music video for the first single "Talkin' Blues" plus a preview of more music videos on the horizon. [Recorded: 03/05/24]

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Music:

• Jimi Fiano - Sweat and Pray (2024)
• Jimi Fiano - Talkin' Blues (2024)

Related Episodes:

• The Story of Jimi Fiano - https://youtu.be/ZauckVmVprA?si=jy0UfxpXT0yOV0FI

Buy Jimi Fiano's Debut CD

• https://jimifiano.com/product/sweat-pray-cd/

Website/Social Media

• https://jimifiano.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/JimiFianoGuitarist/
• https://www.instagram.com/jimifiano/

The Story of STARCRUNCH RECORDS (Miami) with CHRIS LELUGAS

Chris tells the story of Miami record label, Starcrunch Records. Starcrunch started up in the mid 1990's by Chris Lelugas and the late Mari Giordani. Chris takes us through the labels early beginings, origins of the name, memories of each release, the local scene of the era, Churchill's, plus his time owning Yesterday & Today Records, DJing at WVUM, and so much more! [Recorded: 02/22/24]

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Music:

Los Canadians - Never Can (1996)

Drug Czars - Cry Miami (1996)

Related Episodes:

• The Story of Kreamy 'Lectric Santa (KLS) with Robert Price & Priya Ray - https://youtu.be/Fzo_by24Agc?si=i8LeIzWs3zo8iw6l

• The Story of JEFF HODAPP (Roach Motel, Drug Czars, Trapped By Mormons, Morbid Opera, Dust Traps) - https://youtu.be/WFl1-3CzzLg?si=o6tOsgRuGbceHs7B

• The Story of CHUCK LOOSE (The Crumbs, Drug Czar, The Heatseekers, Chickenhead, Iron Forge Press) - https://youtu.be/_Ieek4sSdkw?si=rAog5psFMvIbehYv

The Story of Songs For The Fallen Mountain King with Oscar Herrera (from The Sleep Of Reason, Black Tape For A Blue Girl, Halo, El Duende)

Oscar Herrera returns to the podcast for a special episode to discuss his first solo album titled "Songs For The Fallen Mountain King". We take a dive into sound clips off all 10 tracks, with commentary in-between each. Oscar shares some history of his music career which dates back to the early 1980's and his post-rock/goth-rock band, The Sleep Of Reason, ideas and themes for his new album and all of the musicians and folks who contributed to making it happen. Oscar retired from making new music about 20 years ago, but is now back and ready to share his new vision with the world. [Recorded: 02/25/24]

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☞ Oscar Herrera Social Media & Websites

• Bandcamp: https://oscarherrera.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-fallen-mountain-king
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OscarHerreraMusic/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oscarherreramusic2024/
• Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OscarHerreraMusic2024
• Spotify: https://show.co/XAXwoxA
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Music:

Oscar Herrera - (Intro Song) Father Whiskey (Second Line Version) (2024)

Oscar Herrera - (Close Out Song) King Of Fright (2024)

Related Episodes:

The Story of Oscar Herrera - https://youtu.be/eb07jcgiiUo?si=dJO39YX7B1EkGyJO

The Story of Black Tape For A Blue Girl's 'A Chaos Of Desire' with Sam Rosenthal and Oscar Herrera - https://youtu.be/fMCU9lanH9c?si=yEJsqkjt0R_a-8jQ

The Story of North Central Florida musician, JR REICH (of Ssnakeeyez)

JR was born into a musical family in Ohio, later moving to Texas and then eventually relocating to Ocala, Florida in 1986. JR learned how to play and record music at an early age, starting out first on the bass guitar. Soon thereafter, JR picked up guitar from his father and drums from his mother.

He recorded and engineered his first album when he was just 15 years old, a gospel country album by JR & Darlene titled "The Song That I Remember", released in 1994. JR's father, Lou Reich recorded several country music singles under his name and with the String Shifters. JR grew up listening to country music greats such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson. Since the mid 90's, JR has played in the 3-piece band, Ssnakeeyez, which incudes his wife Donna on bass. Ssnakeeyez plays a mix of original and cover songs, releasing two CDs of original music. JR is also an established solo musician, playing full-time across North Central Florida. [Recorded: 02/19/24]

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☞JR Reich

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jrreich
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFfo1d7p7Y18AOws4SkkJFQ/videos / @mrJRReich

☞Ssnakeeyez

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071017305706

Roger's musical journey started in the early 1980s South Florida punk and hardcore scene. Before eventually landing on the name the Drills, the band started out as Upsetters and then briefly went by Stukas, playing shows at Flynn's Ocean 71 and more. After Flynn's closed, the Drills would go on to play often at the Cameo Theatre. Over the years, the Drills played with bands such as Husker Du, Bad Brains, Dead Boys, Suicidal Tendencies, D.R.I., T.S.O.L., The Lords of the New Church, Red Kross and many more! The Drills also played with countless Florida bands such as Sector 4, Amazing Grace, Noise For The Needy, Morbid Opera, Psycho Daisies, Rugged Edge, The Rock City Angels and many more! The Drills would eventually relocate to Los Angeles, morphing into Rattlebone, where they signed with Hollywood Records. Other notable L.A. bands to Roger's credit are Smash Fashion and most recently Crymwav.

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☞ Crymwav

• Bandcamp - https://crymwav.bandcamp.com/album/crymwav-24-7
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crymwav
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crymwav
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@Crymwav (includes Smash Fashion content)

☞ Smash Fashion

• Website - http://www.smashfashionmusic.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smashingdandys/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/smashfashion/

☞ The Drills / Rattlebone

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrillsRattlebone/

☞ Roger Deering

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rbantam/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/roger.deering.7

The Story of Punk Under The Sun: '80s Punk and New Wave in South Florida with authors Joey Seeman & Chris Potash

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PUNK UINDER THE SUN

• BUY PUNK UNDER THE SUN HERE: https://hozacrecords.com/product/pre-order-punk-in-the-sun-punk-new-wave-in-south-florida-book-by-joey-seeman-chris-potash/
• JOIN THE DISCUSSION on FACEBOOK HERE: https://www.facebook.com/people/Punk-Under-the-Sun/61550336397863/ 
• Follow on Instagram: Authors Chris Potash & Joey Seeman @punkunderthesun
• Reviews of PUNK UNDER THE SUN: https://linktr.ee/punkunderthesun?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

*****About The Episode*****

Authors Joey Seeman and Chris Potash were there, participating in and documenting the first, second, and subsequent waves of musicians, indie labels, DJs, record stores, radio stations, publications, and players who came together to create a unique cultural moment and movement in South Florida history. In this episode, Joey and Chris tell the story behind their book Punk Under The Sun: '80s PUNK & NEW WAVE in SOUTH FLORIDA. [Episode 71: Recorded 01/29/2024]

****About The Authors****

Joey Seeman is a writer, graphic designer, painter, and DJ. His artwork has been published in SPIN, Art Alternatives, Ocean Drive, and Juxtapoz and been shown in galleries in Portland, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Miami, including in the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami. In the 1980s he played bass in several local Miami bands, including Fade II Gray and Naughty Puritans.

Chris Potash wrote about music, film, and art in South Florida for the weekly Wave and daily Miami News from 1986 through 1988. His “Off the Record” column gave him insider access to local bands and touring acts.

Music:

• The Cichlids - Tourists Are Pink (1980)
• Z Toyz - Miami Beakdown (Mid 80s)

Related Episodes:

• Oscar Herrera (The Sleep Of Reason) - https://youtu.be/eb07jcgiiUo?si=5mzT0wYGqhCqb-iw

• Richard Shelter (Promoter) - https://youtu.be/UV8Ap-NGG3k?si=wzRm8p4dKpz9QqJX

• Jeremy Kolosine (Futurisk) - https://youtu.be/FhTbxmrG8EM?si=fBjnMlffUj9ok3au

• Robert Price & Priya Ray (Kreamy 'Lectric Santa/Prom Sluts) - https://youtu.be/Fzo_by24Agc?si=6C2UeWEQH3axXG2R 

• Rob Elba (The Record Got Me High Podcast) - https://youtu.be/qSea8-JBWbw?si=zE3m1CZTnt-jHrZi

• Greg McLaughlin (The Front) - https://youtu.be/hDRP57mS9vg?si=JWQHaVYy3NA2G7Vi

• Charlie Pickett - https://youtu.be/-geZ4dTJEG8?si=X9o5YekWo38EOuwR

• Russel Mofsky (Quit) - https://youtu.be/TM5q2aKo4_M?si=3-vU1JJVqiCLin0o

The Story of Brian Franklin

Brian moved to Miami, FL in 1990, where he met Jeff Rollason and started playing with the band Strangelove and acoustically where he could. Brian would perform at open mics around Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County. Between 1993-1994 Brian played with band Sabatella, and was a regular performer at Blue Steel, Talk House, South Beach Pub, and Roses. Over the years, Brian released 3 studio including albums, including co-writing the soundtrack to Rat Opera, a homage to longtime South Florida producer and noise-king of Miami, Frank "Rat Bastard" Falestra. In 1995, Brian was signed to a developmental deal with Mercury/Polygram Records. He played with the Diane Ward Band throughout the late 90's and also lead his own band called Tumbleman. In 2015, Rat Opera, co-written with Rob Elba (Holy Terrors), was released both as a soundtrack and opera-style performance at the Cinema Paradiso in Hollywood, FL.

[Episode: 70 - Recorded 01/21/2024]

Related Interviews:

The Story of Rob Elba (Holy Terrors) - https://youtu.be/qSea8-JBWbw?si=gCa97yAOgIco4EUA

The Story of Diane Ward - https://youtu.be/o5RglL3jatY?si=c--kQkmh2E_E4P7E

Music:

Rat Opera Soundtrack (Rob Elba & Brian Franklin) - All Your Tone Is Wrong (2015)

Brian Franklin - Long Nightmare (2000)

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Brian Franklin

• Bandcamp - https://bfranklin.bandcamp.com/album/sketchpad-non-rat-opera-demos-and-releases-from-1994-2014
• Rat Opera - https://theratopera.bandcamp.com/album/soundtrack-to-the-rat-opera
• Instagram - @br1anf
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@brianfranklin8433
• Business Website - https://vowsandspeeches.com/

The Story of THE ROIDZ with JEANO ROID

The Roidz were a thrash/punk band out of West Palm Beach, FL. Jeano Roid (vocalist) tells the story of the early beginings of the band, the Roidz recorded music, memories of gigs throughout Florida; including a show in Ybor City (Tampa), where The Roidz opened up for one of the most controversial figures in punk/music history, GG Allin

Jeano opens ups about the dissension with Bootleg Bill (The Roidz original guitarist) and his long friendship with Boomer Roid aka John Colie (The Roidz drummer), who sadly passed away in 2022.

[Episode: 69 - Recorded 01/07/2024]

Music:

The Roidz - We're Are The Roidz (1986)

The Roidz - Boomer's Revenge (1986)

Related Inteviews:

The Story of John Clements (Confusion Records)

https://youtu.be/g73RdDZ69Jg?si=paAsYxxJcd5ZfEwo

The Story of The Believers (Tony Downs & Chad Palmer) https://youtu.be/Q_r3p0ASzvw?si=2oeFb5y5BGCFe0fO

The Story of Dan Destructo (No Fraud)

https://youtu.be/wPYugFg8nD0?si=YOQqRYN74DfU7d1e

☞ Follow Florida Sound Archive on Instagram! @floridasoundarchive

Jeano Roid's Social Media

Personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jeano.roid

Instagram: jeanoroidcoffinberry

Creeping Cruds

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

Instagram @creepingcruds

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@creepingcruds / https://www.youtube.com/@jeanoroid

Follow THE ROIDZ on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theroidz

The Story of DAN DESTRUCTO of Venice, FL punk/thrash legends NO FRAUD



Dan Destructo's early beginnings started in the late 1970's with his first band The Warp. Shortly thereafter, in the early 1980s, the punk/thrash legends we know today, NO FRAUD was born! No Fraud released one of the finest hardcore punk/thrash demo cassette tapes in 1985. Over the years, No Fraud has gone to release several tapes, seven inches, EPs and compilations. Most recently, an LP released in 2021 titled Straight Lines Crooked Morals. [Episode: 68 - Recorded 11/26/2023]

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Music:

No Fraud - Failure (1986)

No Fraud - Fuck Your Shit (1985)

Related Inteviews:

The Story of CHUCK LOOSE - https://youtu.be/_Ieek4sSdkw?si=_QM_1sgJkRG6lkjo

The Story of CHOCOLATE GRASSHOPPER with Brent Wilson, Andre Serafini and MIke Weatherhill- https://youtu.be/uOzSwUXMNxo?si=5sUlwHqKAe77naGP

Follow NO Fraud on Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/people/NO-FRAUD/100052695135397/?locale=is_IS & Instragram @nofraud83 / dan.destructo

No Fraud Bandcamp - https://nofraud.bandcamp.com/

Website - https://nofraudband.com/

The Story of Miami sludge punks HEADFOAM with...Red, Louie, & Alex

Headfoam formed in Miami, FL in 2017. The band consists of Red Rivera (Bass), Alex Noel (Vocals/Guitar) and Louie Collazos (Drums). Headfoam describes their music as Black Flag meets Black Sabbath. At the time of this recording, Headfoam has released one self-titled album in 2021, which is available on cassette tape and digital formats. The sophomore Headfoam album is recorded and due out towards the end of 2023. [Episode: 67 - Recorded 11/19/2023]

Music: Headfoam - Two Headed Jinn (2021) | Headfoam - Electric KrackPipe (2021)

Related Inteviews:

The Story of WOJTEK with BAKER and RED - https://youtu.be/ARSzfJImAKE?si=iM4YDbd84q6Ynl3t

The story of CAMI ALVAREZ (Period Bomb) - https://youtu.be/tCEVlIUyBr8?si=y80P4ztNo9giVrxO

☞ Follow Florida Sound Archive on Instagram! @floridasoundarchive

Follow HEADFOAM on Instagram @headfoammusic

Bandcamp: https://headfoam.bandcamp.com/album/headfoam-2

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

The Story of Kreamy 'Lectric Santa (KLS) with Robert Price & Priya Ray

Robert Price and Priya Ray are founding members of Kreamy 'Lectric Santa (KLS). Originating out of Miami, FL, In the early 90's, KLS started out of a band called The Prom Sluts and blended punk, psych experimental and electronic music. The KLS collective had more than 50 members over the years and were a staple of of the Miami scene. [Episode: 66 - Recorded 11/05/2023]

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Music:

KLS - Holdin yerself (2009)

KLS - Messin With My Head (1995)

Follow KLS:

Instagram - @kreamy_kectric_santa_ / Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kreamyls/

Bandcamp - https://kreamylectricsanta.bandcamp.com/ / Website - http://www.kreamy.org/kls_html/home.html

***A message from Robert & Priya***

We were so caffeinated that we completely forgot to mention long time member Jan 9, loyal drummer Ricky Pollo, experimental projects Monstadt 3 with Adris Hoyos, Bank o Christ with Marlon Kassberg, and Roberts time playing junk on the streets of Miami, and then SF with Stevie Ray Funyon of the Funyons. Anyone else omitted we're so dam sorry. Hard to consolidate 30 years into a couple of hours.

Related Inteviews:

Jeff Hodapp (Morbid Opera/Drug Czars) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFl1-3CzzLg

Chuck Loose (Chickenhead/Drug Czars) - https://youtu.be/_Ieek4sSdkw?si=5iZLWpPdd1MJg8GB

Charlie Pickett - https://youtu.be/-geZ4dTJEG8?si=dgDjJgqF18ZPQuAa

Amy was born and raised in Miami, FL. Starting her own zine in 1996, Fiddler Jones, and soon thereafter founding her independent record label, Fiddler Records at just 16 years old. Fiddler Records released some of South Florida's most up and coming punk and emo bands of the mid 90s and early 00s; with bands such as Dashboard Confessional, Vacant Andys, A New Found Glory, The Agency, Seville and more. Amy is also a writer/author who's new book is titled NEGATIVES: A PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE OF EMO (1996-2006). [Episode: 65 - Recorded 09/29/2023]

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Amy Fleisher Madden - https://linktr.ee/amy_madden

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Related Interviews:

"Blue Note" Bob Perry (Blue Note Records)

https://youtu.be/00zBufxIhrg?si=H76KqaUUET1Q4UDH

Dan Bonebrake (Dashboard Confessional, Vacant Andys)

https://youtu.be/zLPATTD7y6k?si=F2d0J_YUOIc5jhYt

Russell Mofsky (Quit)

https://youtu.be/TM5q2aKo4_M?si=IA1X2pgF5JiJXTK7

Pete grew up in the South Florida punk and metal scenes of the late 1980s and 1990s. His first band, Zero Hour started when he only 10-11 years old. He played bass in pioneering South Florida hardcore punk band Radiobaghdad. Prior to that, he was the bassist in Miami hardcore band, Ego Trip. He also played in a punk cover band called The Clap and punk bands, Irish Car Bomb and Hudson. Pete shares memories of playing the former Coral Springs Civic Center, record shops of South Florida's past, 88.5 WKPX and a lot more. [Episode: 64 - Recorded 10/21/2023]

Music:

Irish Car Bomb - Alpha Dog (2002)

Radiobaghdad - No Resurrection (1998)

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Follow Pete Gordon on Instagram @gatortail666

Related Episodes

• Les Norris (Radiobaghdad)

2nd interview https://youtu.be/zOwyrOJ3nuc?si=g-ZxtEyNsFF9ikXd

1st interview https://youtu.be/WrznMsHU4jA?si=HmiIHVdgVZvj7RZB

• Pete Gross (Radiobaghdad, Collapsing Lungs)

https://youtu.be/G7OH_VInz8g?si=CP6PR6JFYwBNwkxI

• Drew DeMaio (Gus, Argentina, Strikeforce Diablo)

https://youtu.be/YLCgwS1aV4M?si=-8_H9I05Qe6FwQfi

The Story of Jeremy Rogers

Jeremy grew up in St. Augustine, FL and went to college in Gainesville. Since the mid-1990's, Jeremy has played in a plethora of bands, covering a wide spectrum of different genres such as punk, bluegrass, alternative rock, noise-rock, and more. In his early years, Jeremy learned how to play guitar from Floida folk music legened, Bob Patterson. Jeremy also plays bass, drums, sings, and even the accordion! Some of the bands to Jeremy's credit are, but not limited to... I'm, Boredom, Curious Markings, The Wobbley Toms, Minimum Rage, Onslaught Dynamo, Dredger, Deadaires, Curious Markings, Harsh Bangs, Terror Management Band, and more! [Episode: 63 - Recorded 09/23/2023]

Music:

Harsh Bangs - American Cell (2023)

Terror Management Band - The Colors Ran (2023)

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Related Inteviews:

Brian Roberts (Hankshaw/Scrotum Grinder) - https://youtu.be/G7Ef_5Wf9fI?si=Lwp2iw6FtoloW72e

Follow Jeremy Rogers on Instagram @jeremyrogersart

You can stream many of Jeremy's bands via the links below:

• Terror Management Band - https://terrormanagementband.bandcamp.com/album/big-box-apocalypsis
• Harsh Bangs - https://www.ashtraymonument.com/harshbangs
• Minimum Rage- https://open.spotify.com/track/1KMXNz6oFr9yQdwhKlrGGG
• Curious Markings- https://www.ashtraymonument.com/curiousmarkings
• Onslaught Dynamo- https://onslaughtdynamo.bandcamp.com/album/this-sinking-feeling
• Boredom - http://www.boredomstuff.com/index.html
• Deadaires- https://soundcloud.com/deadaires/sets/deadaires-1
• Dredger- https://dredger1.bandcamp.com/album/s-t
• The Wobbly Toms - https://thewobblytoms.bandcamp.com/album/everybody-happy
• Telepathic Lines - https://bakeryoutletrecords.bandcamp.com/album/telepathic-lines
• Exhaustra - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m2Ow1WSwlJMJNTQE1kuY_QP69v5F2JPOQ&si=pPTkc6-KIOTxkrdG
• The Eastern Wave - https://theeasternwave.bandcamp.com/
• The Sweetest Punch - https://thesweetestpunch.bandcamp.com/

Audrey Silverman grew up in South Florida (Miami) and went to college at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Atoms For Peace was formed sometime between 1983-1984 by George Tabb (Roach Motel/Furious George) and Chip Fowkes. They added Audrey Silverman (bass), Nancy Goff (drums), Tom Holtz (guitar). Atoms For Peace released one album in 1985, it was recorded at Mirror Image Studios in Gainesville, FL. [Episode: 62 - Recorded 09/02/2023]

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Flemming W. "Chip" Fowkes III. 1954-2002

Music:

Atoms For Peace - Peace Gun (1985)

Atoms For Peace - Pictures (1985)

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Listen to the full 1985 self-titled Atoms For Peace album

https://youtu.be/FT6EJaDsY6I?si=X6AUbvQVfqBNCxma

An interview and candid chat with Cami Alvarez from Miami, FL avant-punk band, Period Bomb. 

[Episode: 61 - Recorded 08/19/2023]

Music:

Period Bomb - Get Off Me Sweaty Boy (2015)

Period Bomb - Macho Bird (2018)

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Period Bomb

https://periodbomb.bandcamp.com/

https://www.overrunbooking.com/artists/period-bomb

Instagram: @period_bomb

Mickey Michlaec (drums)

Mike Levin (guitar/vocals)

Wes Snowden (bass)

John Grimadli (guitar)

[Episode: 60 - Recorded 08/20/2023]

Music:

Shyster - So We Lied (1999)

Curtains - Resistance (2019)

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Shyster

https://shyster.bandcamp.com/

Curtains

https://curtainsfla.bandcamp.com/

Instagram @curtainsfla

Bruce Staelens has a 30+ year career playing trumpet and teaching music. He grew up in the Orlando area, performing at the majority of local clubs and venues all throughout the Central Florida area. Bruce also played in other parts of the state including Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, Key West, Sarasota and many other cities. He recorded many sessions for independent blues label King Snake Studios (Sanford, FL) along with many blues shows. Bruce spent 11 years in NY and played events in Canada, Europe, Japan, and more. [Episode: 59 - Recorded 08/06/2023]

Music: Taken from an unreleased demo (recorded in NYC in 2007)

Bruce Staelens

Swinging Like A Bee (2007)

English Garden (2007)

Featuring:

Dan Jordan -tenor sax and flute (Florida)

Ric Germanson - -piano (NY)

Essiet Essiet - bass (NY)

John Jenkins - drums (Florida)

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The King Snake Blues Caravan live in Germany

https://youtu.be/qhzSCROKg1k

The Story of MIAMI hardcore/punk band CHOCOLATE GRASSHOPPER

Chocolate Grasshopper was a mid-late 1980's hardcore/punk from Miami, FL. Three of the four original band members: Brent Wilson (vocals/guitar), later formed Radon (Gainesville), Andre Serafini (drums), later formed Quit (Miami) and Mike Wetherill (bass) tell the story of Chocolate Grasshopper from the band's origins, the Partyin' With Beardhead demo cassette, shows at the Cameo Theatre, skateboarding, and a lot more. Ray "Bones" Arronte had a work obligation and was unfortunately unable to be present for the interview. [Episode: 56 - Recorded 07/15/2023]

Music:

Chocolate Grasshopper - Great Compromisor (1986)

Chocolate Grasshopper - Green (1986)

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Chocolate Grasshopper

YouTube

Partyin' With Bearhead Demo Cassette

https://youtu.be/WbHFx4GP3XA

Live at the Cameo Theatre - 1986 (Miami Beach)

Part 1: https://youtu.be/WFhzuQhsTEM

Part 2: https://youtu.be/WDebfzZ0Kuw

Part 3: https://youtu.be/ZsD09iMAr_k

Part 4: https://youtu.be/BX9v0jgmAvA

Part 5: https://youtu.be/Bft3VMhgXS0

(related) Richard Shelter Interview

https://youtu.be/UV8Ap-NGG3k

The Story of Orlando Boy Band C-Note with David Perez

Original member David Perez tell the story of Orlando Boy Band, C-Note. C-Note formed in the late 90's and was managed by music mogul Lou Pearlman (Backstreet Boys/NSync). David takes you from his personal early beginnings of his first group Sin Igual to the formation and career of C-Note. C-Note made appearances on MTV over the years, Wami On Miami, touring with Cher and Britney Spears and played alongside a host of others acts such as Pink, NSync, LFO, 95 South, and more. [Episode: 56 - Recorded 06/26/2023]

Music:

C-Note - Wait Til I Get Home (1999)

C-Note - I Like (1999)

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David Perez - Social Media, etc.

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/david.perez.1485537?mibextid=LQQJ4d

INSTAGRAM

david_eren