adam lazzara

Tell all your friends that this week on the podcast we are joined by Taking Back Sunday vocalist Adam Lazzara! You may know him as the charismatic frontman for an incredibly influential band but Vanessa is far more interested in learning about how he worked in a deli and his go-to sandwich order. We also explore the tropical connotations of Thousand Island salad dressing, Taking Back Sunday's recent experience placing a backyard show and Jonah puts on his musical journalist hat to discuss the phenomenon of "emo nostalgia." But that's not all. We also dig deep into the history of miniature golf, our favorite putt-putt memories from childhood and explore the recent craze of "eat-ertainment." We wrap up the fun with a round of CHANGE DOT DORK where we debate the merits of flatter nachos, cool cat emojis and updates to the Cap'n Crunch cereal box. Make (damn) sure to pick up Taking Back Sunday's latest album 152 when it comes out on October 27th! 

Get the album here! https://found.ee/tbs152

Check out for upcoming tour dates: www.takingbacksunday.com 

Check out one of their new songs on the new album "S'old" https://youtu.be/a5ZCUHcs88Y?si=jRjup1v7LSv7QX9M

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Episode 29 of the For The Burgh Podcast features my favorite singer from my favorite band of all time, Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday! Adam and I run thru every TBS album, and he gives us his favorite songs from each record. We also talk about some demos/B-sides that didn't quite make the cut on a couple records. I ask how he turned a simple mic swing on stage into a legit art form and how other members of the band steered clear of the mic during shows. We talk about Adam's solo work along with some songs he's been featured on by other artists, and how he would like to pursue a career in musical engineering in the near future. He shows a ton of Pittsburgh love and recalls a few Pittsburgh show memories like the time he knocked his front tooth out with the microphone in Pittsburgh and the time he broke up a fight and kicked the guy out of the show during an outdoor show. Also be sure to check out Adam's solo live stream concert on Saturday, October 17th where he will be playing original songs, cover songs and TBS deep cuts!