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In this episode Mike and Andrew sit down with writer and journalist Michael Witthaus to talk about his process for finding new music, his concertgoing history and his time working for The Hippo. For more of Michael's writing be sure to check out: https://localrhythms.wordpress.com/author/localrhythms/ As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode the boys sit down with Trophy Wife, The Quahogs, Meaghan Casey & The Latchkey Boys in the green room at the Stone Church to decompress after their sets and yell about how cool Kate Bush is amongst other things. Be sure to keep up with the bands at the following links: Trophy Wife: https://www.trophywifemusic.com/ Meaghan Casey & The Latchkey Boys: https://meagboston.wixsite.com/website The Quahogs: https://thequahogs.bandcamp.com/ As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode George, Andrew and Mike sit down with Scott and Betsy Heron of Green Heron and Derek Fimbel from the Double Crossers in the green room at the stone church after their show on 5/25. We chatted about the difference between bluegrass and old-time music, swapped touring stories, and ways to navigate making music with your significant other. As always, thanks for listening! Be sure to check out more of Green Heron at: https://greenheronmusic.com/ And be sure to check out more of The Double Crossers at: https://thedoublecrossers.com/

 In this episode George, Mike and Andrew chat with Rachael Barnard about her work as the board member of the Granite State Blues Society, and her history as both a listener and appreciator of music and of her time working to organize and book shows in New England. If you want to learn more about the Granite State be sure to visit their website: https://granitestateblues.org/ They will be hosting a show on 5/22 with our friends at the Stone Church in Newmarket as well! Calendar link and details can be found below: https://musicidb.com/event/eventDetail.htm?eventId=44979 As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode Mike and Andrew chat with the Managing Director of the Bangor non-profit art incubator Launchpad, Josh Gass. We dig into his origins in the non-profit world, his time in LA, his work with the All Roads Festival, and it's beginnings. We talk bit about their path from operating an art gallery and sometimes venue to operating a larger room like the Bangor Arts Exchange. It was a fun conversation that showcased some exciting ideas about how non-profits can help bridge the gap between groups of artists and their community. If you want to learn more about Josh's work, be sure to check out the links below: https://wearelaunchpad.org/about/ https://bangorartsexchange.org/ https://allroadsmusicfest.org/ Also be sure to pick up a ticket for the Bones and Arrows festival here: https://portsmouthnhtickets.com/events/dead-archer-presents-bones-and-arrows-a-skelebration-of-music-and-arts-4-30-2022 As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode we chatted with Boston based musicians Eleanor Elektra and Max Ridley. Topics of discussion include the origins of their music career, their songwriting process, what everyone's currently listening to, and whether or not volume has anything to do with concert immersion. We even got a couple songs out of them! If you're curious to hear more of them be sure to grab a ticket for the Bones and Arrows music festival happening on 4/30 at the Stone Church in Newmarket NH and see them live! You can also find a link to her website below. https://www.eleanorelektra.com/ Bones and Arrows Ticket link: https://portsmouthnhtickets.com/events/dead-archer-presents-bones-and-arrows-a-skelebration-of-music-and-arts-4-30-2022 As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode George and Andrew sit down with pianist, educator and performer Jared Rocco. Topics include balancing education with performing with Caliche and as a solo singer songwriter, the story of his first gig with Andrew in middle school, and why stagecraft is important. If you're interested in lessons or if you want to follow along with what he's working on check out the links on his bandcamp page: https://jaredrocco.bandcamp.com/ As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode Mike and Andrew sit down with drummer extraordinaire Matt Heisler. We talk about his time playing with bands like Here We Just Dream, Villains, Jay Psaros, and the Nightly's amongst many others. We also dig into some scene history from the lost corner of the mid 2000's when Matt and Andrew first started playing shows with eachother's band. Matt also imparts some wisdom about finding balance in the life of a working musician. As always thanks for listening!

In this episode George, Mike and Andrew sit down With Alanah Tintle and Zack Lyons of the Manchester band Five Feet. Topics of discussion include the beginnings of everyone's musical education, songwriting process, and whether or not Diet Coke should exist in 2022. For more of Five Feet's numerous records check out their bandcamp: https://fivefeet.bandcamp.com/. Be sure to stay tuned for the new EP due out in the near future! As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode Mike, George and Andrew sit down and chat with LA based film composer composer Chris Ridenhour. Topics of discussion include stories of his time in the band The Mansions, his experience singing on a session with Ray Charles and Quincy Jones, and re-discovering his love for classic bands through his son. Be sure to check out his IMDB if you'd like to hear more of his work: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0725808/ As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode Mike and Andrew sit down and chat with Jake Russell, frontman and songwriter for the band Proelium. Topics of discussion include songwriting, vocal technique, and being an analytical audience member vs an active one. Thanks for listening as always!

In this episode, a guest cancellation results in Mike, George and Andrew chatting about Italian film scores, 10 calorie sodas and the greatest video in the history of the internet starring Garth Brooks. Tickets are onsale for the Bones & Arrows festival at the following link: portsmouthnhtickets.com/events/dead-archer-presents-bones-and-arrows-a-skelebration-of-music-and-arts-4-30-2022  Thanks as always for listening!