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I have been a fan of Brian Parton since the late 90's when he was playing with his band Brian Parton & The Nashville Rebels. They were rockabilly at its finest. After the Nashville Rebels disbanded, Brian relocated to Colorado where he pursued his music endeavors as a singer-songwriter but his show was much more than that. I always felt like his solo acoustic shows were a lot like the old variety shows which included a little music & a little comedy as well. Brian is an incredible artist. He's playing an early show in the Plaza District in OKC tonight. 

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On this episode of the Jay Ramone Podcast, I am joined by Blake & Justin Mattea from the band Hyperdose. This band has accumulated well over a million streams on Spotify, with one song at almost a million streams, yet they've only played one live show to date. We will discuss their influences, their favorite shows they've seen, favorite venues from a fans perspective, shiprocked & their upcoming shows this weekend in Tulsa on Friday at Venue Shrine & Saturday at 89th Street in OKC.

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HYPERDOSE Is Led By Former Blacklite District Frontman Roman James, Welcoming The New Era Of Cage-Rattling Active Rock Future. The Cataclysmic New Single, “NOT READY TO DIE”, Offers The Strength Of Upward Waves. The New EP, “ART OF YOU”, (August 31st, 2023, Release), Was Recorded At Aphotic Studios In Wichita, KS, And Produced By Billboard Top 40 Hard Rock Producer Chris Dawson (Seasons After, Saul, Gears, Shallow Side, Ovtlier, Any Given Sin). The Music Video For “NOT READY TO DIE” Was Filmed By Director/Cinematographer/Editor Juan Ibanez (Atreyu, Sevendust, P.O.D.)-St. Louis, MO. Co-Founding Twin Brothers, Blake & Justin Mattea, Oniel Laffitte, And Angel Delgado Have Collateralized With Singer Roman James To Cast Heat-Seeking, Unhinged Hard Rock. HYPERDOSE Is On Course For A Blistering 2023/2024 Season. The Second EP And 2018’S,“DISASTER,”Was Recorded At Crosstrax Studios In Memphis, TN With Grammy-Nominated Producer Justin Rimer (12 Stones, Saving Abel, Wayland, Full-Devil Jacket). The Most Popular Track From 2016’S “IMPACT” Is “COMING FOR YOU”. The Debut Single, “TAKE CONTROL”, Was Released In April 2015 And Features Guest Vocals From Gabe Aranda Of The Modern Act, Aranda. HYPERDOSE Is Roman James (Spearfish, SD): Vocals, Blake Mattea (OKC, OK): Guitar, Justin Mattea (OKC, OK): Bass, Oniel Laffitte(Orlando, FL): Guitar, Programming, Angel Delgado (Miami, FL): Drums.

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New Singles, "Oh, Songbird" & "Fake Out" available now... New Full Length Record "Rapture Waltz" available 3/22/2024! 

Johnny Manchild from Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards joins the Jay Ramone Podcast where we discuss some amazing recording studios. Getting the vibe right, when being creative & the difficulties of handling the business side of being an independent artist. 

New Album Release show in March at Beer City Music Hall in OKC. 

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Episode 25... I am joined by longtime friend Dustin from the band "Groucho"... Dustin is also partners in a rehearsal facility & recording facility in Tulsa called "Noise Town"... Groucho recently worked on an EP w/ Trent Bell of The Chainsaw Kittens at his studio in Bell Labs in Norman, OK. Forgive me, I got excited seeing Dustin for the first time in several years, & referenced a cover they just released of INXS "Never Tear Us Apart" & i said Tears For Fears.... epic fail hahahaha. We discuss Groucho, Noise Town, as well as Dustin's previous bands & playing with Nothing More in OKC back in the day at Rock Theater off S. 89th... Full circle moment, I met Dustin when he was maybe 18 years old, playing in bands... He's now recording the band "The Belvidere" who's singer is roughly the same age, & the son of my old college roomate & bandmate decades ago... 

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In this episode, I am joined by legendary arts & entertainment writer Doug Hill who has written for the Norman Transcript the last 25 years. I met Doug at The Rt. 66 Bowl on 39th in Oklahoma City, 20ish years ago. We were both there to interview a band from Hoboken New Jersey called "Mad Happy". They were on tour, supporting their record "Feel Good Music for The Broke Middle Class" & are a group, Doug & I are still friends with Today! We discuss Doug's beginings as an entertainment writer, bands we love as well as all things Norman, Oklahoma. 

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In the Fall of 1993, I was a Freshman at Ardmore High School. Other than WalMart, there was only one place you could buy music at the time in town & that was an incredible store for of Music, Magazines, Computer Games & Software, Movies to rent or buy, all the incense & black light posters you could possibly want & it was called Hastings. Out of nowhere, there is a flyer put up on the door of Hastings, Rock band The Nixons will be doing an acoustic in store performance, signing autographs & selling their new record. This was not only my first rock concert, albeit an acoustic one, but it was also my first Record Store, In Store... Needless to say, I was hooked. I have been fortunate enough to interview Zac numerous times. He is always so appreciative & genuine and I am always excited to hear what he's been up to professionally & musically. We all know his work with The Nixons, but he also put out several solo releases as well, that are now available on streaming platforms. He's also a very accomplished songwriter, penning compositions for Shinedown, Ayron Jones, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Jake Owen, Carrie Underwood, Plush, Black Veil Brides, In Flames, Saliva, Bowling For Soup & many more. Zac will be performing live in OKC on January 25th, 2024 at Beam Live, inside 50 Penn Place with Adam Aguilar opening the show. 

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While in Tulsa at the Cains Ballroom on 12/23/23, I spoke with all 3 Oklahoma bands on the show that night... Cliffdiver, Ben Quad, & this band, When The Clock Strikes. Over the years, hosting the KATT Local Talent Show, I discovered their music & became a fan. They were the opening band that night, playing first of the 4 bands on the show & they did not disappoint. You can find out more about WTCS here - https://www.whentheclockstrikes.com/

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Cliffdiver formed in 2018. They are from Tulsa, Oklahoma & have released 1 Full Length LP "Exercise Your Demons" on SideOneDummy in 2022. 2 - EP's before that as well as a cover of X-Ray Spex 1977 classic, "Oh Bondage, Up Yours" featuring Stephen Egerton. Cliffdiver have toured with Bowling For Soup & Less Than Jake as well as a stop at Riot Fest 2022 in Chicago. This episode was recorded at the Cains Ballroom on the last night of their tour with Action / Adventure that also features fellow Oklahoma Artists - When The Clock Strikes & Ben Quad. A Big Thank You to Joey for taking the time to join me on the podcast. Find all things CLIFFDIVER - CLICK HERE

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Episode 18 

We are joined by Chris & Jeremy of PerseuS to talk about their upcoming Toy Drive Show, Benefiting The Chosen House at The Blue Note in OKC, this Saturday - 12/16/23 w/ Index Paradox & The Treatment. We also discuss their new single, "Regenerator", the making of it as well as working with Eric from God In A Machine on the music video for it as well as touring in California & Florida and what its like being an independent metal band. 

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Squid Games The Challenge is currently the #1, most watched show on Netflix. One of the contestants, Number 422 on the show, is Oklahoma City's own, Riley Hahn from the band Soul Crisis. As well as fronting groups like Soul Crisis or being a part of the Deep Donkey Crew, Riley has been a part of OKC's nightlife as a bartender in Bricktown clubs & currently Kong's in Midtown. Soul Crisis released their debut EP in 2012 & have shared stages with Disturbed, Killswitch Engage, Static X, Dope, Lacuna Coil, Spineshank, Hed PE, Five Finger Death Punch & more... Riley discusses how difficult it was going through the casting process to be on Squid Games The Challenge as well as the psychological struggles that took place during the show. This was the largest prize in TV show history at over $4.5 Million Dollars! Listen to this episode & find out how far Riley made it. 

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Christopher Shayne is from Phoenix, AZ & he is currently on the Dream Machine Tour that stopped at Beer City Music Hall in OKC on November 10th, 2023 w/ Des Rocs & Starbenders... His newest single "Never Fade Away" is available on Streaming platforms now! We went backstage at Beer City Music Hall & had a conversation about touring, live music, & how a coworker showed me his music 4 or 5 years ago! Find All Things Chistopher Shayne - HERE - https://christophershaynemusic.com/

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Starbenders are from Atlanta, Georgia & have toured with Alice In Chains, Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria, Palaye Ryale & more. Their latest record, "Take Back The Night" was released September of 2023. They are currently on the Dream Machine Tour w/ Des Rocs & Christopher Shayne. I went backstage at Beer City Music Hall & had a conversation about Georgia, Metal, Mastodon, Dua Lipa, Paramore & Gojira.. In This episode Kimi Shelter, Aaron Lecesne, Emily Moon, & Kriss Tokaji of Starbenders have a conversation with Jay Ramone. 

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Des Rocs released "Dream Machine" in August of 2023. They have been direct support for The Rolling Stones, Muse, & many more. On November 10th, 2023 brought the Dream Machine Tour to Beer City Music Hall featuring Des Rocs, Starbenders & Christopher Shayne & I got to speak to Des Rocs before the show. 

Des Rocs -New Record- "Dream Machine" - Available NOW!

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When Otis passed away in 2021, I enlisted the help of Greg Zoobeck to track down a few people to interview about Otis for The KATT Local Talent Show. Recently I came across the hard drive where i had saved those interviews. I have compiled them & put them all together in one long episode all about Otis. I will speak with Greg Upchurch from 3 Doors Down, songwriter/film maker Luke Dick, Greg Zoobeck, Jon Butcher from Jon Butchers Axis & Barefoot Servants & Otis' former Producer, Engineer, & Bass Player Dave Copenhaver. 

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Recently The Normandys played the Grand Royale the night of Plazafest 2023 in the Plaza District of Oklahoma City. Before their show, I had the guys stop by the office to discuss all things Normandys, a potential Jesse Camp sighting at Rocklahoma & where's Pete?!? They also talk about what its like playing Rocklahoma, & sharing stages with bands like Steel Panther & The Toadies. 

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  The Normandys are a 5-piece original rock band from Tulsa, OK. 

Seasoned musicians: Jay Horn, Justin Lloyd, Chris Cartwright, Les Hodge and Pete Webb bring a clean and mature sound to their unique brand of working-class punk rock. 

The Normandys are best known for their high energy, sing-along style live shows. Lead singer Jay Horn is the ringleader and sets the hyperactive pace, while Pete Webb and Les Hodge maintain a deep pocket for Justin Lloyd to play dynamic, melodic guitar parts over. 

Once you hear The Normandys, you will see their talent and writing style sets them apart from other bands in the same genre. But it is not until you see them live that the point is finally driven home - with a jolt of energy, charisma, and maybe even a shot of whiskey. 

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9/1/23-9/3/23 - Rocklahoma 2023 was held in Pryor, Oklahoma. Dime Store Riot & EyeBolt are 2 Oklahoma bands who played the festival this year. They stopped by the KATT booth on Sunday of Rocklahoma for an Interview.

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Many Thanks to Tom Green for introducing me to EyeBolt. 

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