Hardcore On Tour: Stories From The Van
By RIG TIME!
EP. 30 - Snow & Flurry Fest 2022
I chat with Snow & Flurry fest Co-Founder Jesse about the origins and future of Snow & Flurry, this current year line up, the final Swing Low show, how great MAUL is and much more.
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST for Snow & Flurry 2022: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RLiNeN7nFxsnaxGECiLJa?si=3c8f1bfb5ba845e8
TICKETS: https://www.holdmyticket.com/event/400301
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/snowandflurry
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/snowandflurry
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/snowandflurryfest
29 - Mike Vashkar Parsram (Cold Shoulder, Wish You Death & more)
Mike delivers vocals for some of Canada's hardest bands, and we sit down to talk about how much I love Cold Shoulder, his multiple bands, touring experience, his love for the fitness, lyrical depth and a whole lot more.
COLD SHOULDER - https://www.facebook.com/coldshoulderTO
WISH YOU DEATH - https://www.facebook.com/wishyoudeathband
STREET JUSTICE - https://xstreetjusticex.bandcamp.com
HEARTLESS - https://heartlessto.bandcamp.com
TOP DOWN RECORDS - https://www.facebook.com/topdownrecords
NEW AGE RECORDS - https://www.facebook.com/newagerecords
28 - 200 Stab Wounds
200 Stab Wounds joins me in the van in Colorado Springs, CO after a killer show. We talk about the band rising from the ashes of a previous project, working with Maggot Stomp Records, touring, reacting to the quick blast of popularity the band has receieved and a lot more.
https://200stabwounds-maggotstomp.bandcamp.com/album/piles-of-festering-decomposition
27 - Venus Twins (TX)
What do you do after a battle set at a skatepark in Kansas City that ends early because of a rain storm?
You record a podcast episode. Noise Rock elite, Venus Twins, sit down in the van to chat about Texas, touring, influences and a whole lot more.
26 - MASK UP: Round Two (First Blood, Full Blown Chaos, Sworn Enemy & more)
One episode wasn't enough for the hardcore supergroup force MASK UP!
On this episode, I am joined again by guitarist Joe Kenney (First Blood, Pay No Respect) and vocalist Chris Kovach (If I Die) but the addition of drummer Jeff Facci (Full Blown Chaos, Concrete Ties & more) gives us even more new stories to tell.
We discuss touring, basement shows vs festivals, wildest show memories, influences, favorite bands, songwriting and much more.
https://www.facebook.com/MaskUp21
25 - Mark Alan Bradley ( disappear. & Unblind )
If you ever wanted to know the best way to avoid bumps from shaving your head, this is the episode for YOU! I was lucky to speak with Mark Alan Bradley from Fort Wayne's metallic hardcore outfit "disappear." and new straight edge heavy hitters "Unblind". Not only is he a great vocalist, but a licensed barber, lifelong skateboarder and all around interesting person. We chat about influences, skateboard injuries, local shows, Joey Jordison, music of our youth and the journey to where we are now.
disappear. - https://disappearin.bandcamp.com
Unblind - https://unblind.bandcamp.com/track/karma
24 - Ryan Hoffart (Baltic To Boardwalk)
Ryan is always good for a fun conversation, and he joins me in the imaginary internet van to discuss the brand new BALTIC TO BOARDWALK EP, booking shows, things to not do when you're booking a show, North Dakota and much more.
Baltic To Boardwalk - https://linktr.ee/baltictoboardwalk
RIG TIME! - https://linktr.ee/RIGTIME
Wrestling Moves In The Pit Podcast - https://sptfy.com/mo3S
23 - Meredith Henderson (VCTMS)
Meredith from VCTMS jumps in the imaginary internet van to talk about merch, their tour history, early influences, how covid hit the band, songwriting, the Chicagoland scene, the early days and future of VCTMS, plus much more!
Pre Order the new VCTMS album now! // https://www.vctmsofficial.com
22 - Chris Kovach & Joe Kenney of MASK UP! (First Blood, Full Blown Chaos, Treason, Lionheart & more)
MASK UP! is a brand new group assembled to raise money for UNICEF and put some killer riffs in your ears. Consisting of members from First Blood, Full Blown Chaos, Lionheart, Treason and many others, this band is guaranteed to get you movin'. I saw down with Chris Kovach (Vocals) and Joe Kenney (Guitar) to talk about the band origin, songwriting, moshing, the metalcore label, favorite music, inspirations, tour memories, stand out shows and a lot more. We also play 5 hard songs to get your blood flowing all week long. Get ready to MASK UP!
21 - Adam Loellke (Pickwick Commons)
Adam from Pickwick Commons hopped in the internet van to talk deep about post covid shows, hard work, booking tours, playing Warped Tour, favorite bands, lots of stories and more.
https://www.pickwickcommonsband.com
20 - Kyle Taylor (Blind Idol, Crafter & more)
I have spent many, many days on the road with Kyle Taylor from Blind Idol, Crafter, Sentimental Press & Dare To Be. We talk about favorite places to play, both for shows and for scenery. We also converse about tour memories, 2020, Vermont, Vancouver, super secret details about his newest band and much more.
19 - Nick Grandchamp (River City Rebels, Get A Grip & more)
Wisconsin and Vermont clash in a battle of who's nicer! In all seriousness, my dear friend Nick Grandchamp joins me to talk about touring etiquette, having lunch with Mick Foley, getting gear stolen at shows, wrestling, the Vermont scene, 242 Main, punk rock ethics and we mention THE PATH about 40 times.
River City Rebels - www.facebook.com/TheRiverCityRebels
Get A Grip - www.facebook.com/getagripvt
People Watchers - www.facebook.com/thepeoplewatchers
18 - Tyler Lewis (Downhearted)
Tyler from Omaha's powerhouse DOWNHEARTED hops in the imaginary internet van to discuss anything and everything in the world of being a DIY band, shows, touring, merch, the impact of Covid in 2020 and much more! Be sure to click "Follow" for weekly episode updates!
DOWNHEARTED - www.facebook.com/DownheartedNE
17 - Jake Bones (Nail Splitter, Nihil & more)
I chat with my good friend Jake about their musical projects, dark art magazine, healthcare, tour stories, how 2020 hit and much more.
Nail Splitter - https://linktr.ee/nailsplitter
Horrid Magazine - https://www.horridmagazine.com/
Thy Shade - https://thyshade.com/
Illithid - https://www.beatstars.com/illithid
16 - MAUL
15 - LIVID
14 - COLD SHOULDER
13 - CLOSET WITCH
12 - The Path
11 - DISTINGUISHER
10 - BOUNDRIES / ORTHODOX / REGIME
9 - PIECE OF MIND
8 - INSVRGENCE & PORTALS
7 - POLTERGUTS
6 - HEEL TURN
5 - The Obnoxious Boot (aka Q)
4 - D!PT
3 - The Cambion
2 - FILTH
