Vanzig Studios - Rock N Roll For Airheads Rock Punk Metal | Talk Music Podcast - Explore the Hustle!
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Vanzig Studios - Rock N Roll For Airheads Rock Punk Metal | Talk Music Podcast - Explore the Hustle!Apr 07, 2023
#43 Amie Bishop Singer / Songwriter Arkansas Talks Grinding it out as a Full Time Musician in a Cover Band & Writing Originals
Carly and I had our follow up phone conversation with Arkansas native singer/songwriter/songstress Amie Bishop of the now proclaimed Amie Bishop & The Slingerz. We originally spoke to Amie back in May 2021. Now in 2023 we're checking in to see how she has evolved as a musician and talk about her latest original release "Merry Go Round" & a cover release of Heart's "Barracuda".
You can see all of Amie's content at the official site, AmieBishop.com. Like, Comment & Share on Amie Bishop's socials @AmieBishopMusic
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#42 Musicians, Bands, Artists Need to Use Open Mics to Build A Fanbase in 2023
Musicians, Artists, Bands have seem to have lost sight of what is actually important due to the convenience of streaming aided by a pandemic that destroyed the music industry.
The conversation surrounding an artist's success used to be around hype / energy / attendance at a live show. Due to streaming and social norms ironically favoring introverts & straight up laziness the metric conversation became streaming numbers & social media traffic. The introverts trying to create a music career were given some incredibly misguided information due to this blip in the world, but all of those numbers can be bought and sold. The entire industry is aware of this and you are wasting extremely valuable networking time if you are staying indoors.
The proof in the pudding is the hustle everywhere you go. If you don't want to believe this then you can have fun with your 100K streams and 1 in attendance at your local dive. An easy to correct this is to utilize open mics. Open mics are completely free and already have the curated audience for you to network so there is no need to sift through people that might interested in what you have to offer.
Open mics are great places to create culture around your music Monday through Thursday, get in with venues & people other that can help. It is also a good place for constructive criticism, free live content & zero stress.
-Mickey Squeeze
#41 Moon Tooth Guitarist, Nick Lee, Talks Perseverance, Dedication & Self Belief - 2022
This episode is a phone call with guitarist Nick Lee of the metal band Moon Tooth (NY). We have known Nick & drummer, Ray Marte, for many years and have watched Moon Tooth grow incredibly over the years. All of Moon Tooth's achievements have been the culmination of a serious work ethic, immense talent, pursuit of greatness and the undying passion for music.
Nick talks about the growth of Moon Tooth over its 10 year existence, new album this Spring, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, working with The Machine Shop & Mark Morton (Guitarist/Lamb of God), playing acoustically, touring globally as Riot's guitarist, gear and a more.
Be notified 1st of all things Moon Tooth: Instagram - @MoonToothShreds, Bandcamp
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Bands Mentioned: Moon Tooth, Riot, Exemption, Midnight Mob, Misfit Saints, Lamb of God, Mark Morton, Mastodon, Pantera, Black Label Society, Kings X, Judas Priest, Scorpions, Michael Schenker Group
#40 Conversation w/ 50q Record Label Founders Sid Riggs & Lee Caruso Jr. Music is Passion, Genuine & Oozing w/ Coolness | Pittsburgh, PA – 2021
This episode is a phone call with 50q Records Co-Founders Sid Riggs & Lee Caruso Jr based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Sid is a drummer, songwriter, engineer & producer working with major labels and such acts as Alice Cooper, Rob Halford, Seether, Saliva, John 5 and many others. Lee is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, engineer, producer and fronts his band Big Atlantic.
Both dudes share our passion for music & helping others taking a stab at the music industry by sharing experiences, information & expertise.
Be notified 1st when 50q Records goes Live w/ their Mystery Artist: Instagram - @50qrecords
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Email: Airheads@VanzigStudios.comBands Mentioned: Alice Cooper, Seether, Saliva, John 5, Guns N Roses, Taylor Swift, Smashing Pumpkins, 21 Pilots, AC/DC, Abba, Aerosmith, Midnight Mob, Misfit Saints
Reverand Beat-Man – Punk Rock Freedom or Squalor in Mediocrity w/ the King of Blues Trash Punk Rock N Roll from Bern, Switzerland - 2021
Phone call with Reverand Beat-Man, a one man band proclaimed King of Blues Trash hailing from Bern, Switzerland. Beat-Man is also known as the frontman & guitarist of The Monsters.
The Monsters released a new album in 2021 called "You're Class I'm Trash" and the label Voodoo Rhythm Records released compilation #5.
Beat-Man is a true one man band, not only his live performance, not only founding/running Voodoo Rhythm Records, but also packaging all of the audio with incredible graphic design.
If this Reverand Beat-Man had a dance it would be called the Trash Hustle requiring you to go after what you want in life in order to achieve your true purpose.
2022 Update: Misfit Saints pulled down all music from all platforms to be remastered & re-released Fall 2022
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Bands Mentioned: Iron Maiden, Motorhead, The Cramps, King Automatic, Bad Mojos, Nestter Donuts, Honshu Wolves, Roy And the Devil's Motorcycle, The Cure, Venom, AC/DC, The Cavemen
Teena Town - Artist Pop Singer/Songwriter talks Trials & Tribulations | Long Island, NY
Carly and I sit down with Long Island based singer/songwriter pop artist Teena to talk about her career thus far, goals, aspirations and perspective on pursuing a music career. Teena talks about how she successfully placed her songs on credible on Spotify playlists, which generated 150,000 plus streams, but at the same time finds it incredibly difficult to get anyone to a show. Teena is also a victim of so-called "music professionals" guiding her career at an upfront cost, but explains how this experience ended up being a blessing in disguise. Listen to Teena's latest single "Trials & Tribulations" on Spotify.
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Bands Mentioned: Goldfrapp, Lady Gaga, Sia, Demi Lovato, Primal Scream, Chemical Brothers, Black Honey, AC/DC, Midnight Mob, Misfit Saints
Talking New Misfit Saints Mixes for Single "I Don't Care" & Current State of Music w/ Producer Dave Caggiano
Dave Caggiano is a motherf*cker that knows music. Dave produced all of the Midnight Mob & Misfit Saints material as well as Craving Strange, Mother, Gina Cutillo, Last Turn Off Broadway, Jackknife Stiletto, Va Va Voom, Dead Rocking Horse and many others. He is a die hard rock n roll music fanatic whose sole mission is to have artists take their songwriting craft & performance to the next level. It's not about the money it's about the art.
This episode is a recorded phone call I had with Dave going over the latest released Misfit Saints single, "I Don't Care" (9/11/21). We go over what we both like & dislike about the mixes and suggest certain edits before going over to mastering (43 minute mark). We also talk about 1,000 bands because that's what we do.
Where is Dave?
Facebook: facebook.com/david.caggiano.7
Instagram: @DNoise666
Instagram: @VanzigStudios
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Email: Airheads@VanzigStudios.com
Bands Mentioned: The Faces Small Faces The Rolling Stones Kiss Scorpions Cheap Trick Black Crowes Last Turn Off Broadway Craving Strange Art Gurfunkel Paul Simon Blue Murder White Snake Thin Lizzy Dream Theater Black Sabbath Rush Peter Frampton Humble Pie Wicked Lester Steve Miller Band BTO Pink Floyd Santo & Johnny Magpie Salute Liquid Logic Alice in Chains Pearl Jam Soundgarden Mother Love Bone Warrant Bulletboys Jet Boy Firehouse Anthrax Megadeth Slayer Metallica Motorhead Paul McCartney Testament Crumbsuckers DRI Cromags Judas Priest Led Zeppelin Deep Purple Cream Yes Genesis Aerosmith Motley Crue Poison Winger Exodus Violence Death Angel Saigon Kick Alice Cooper Dixie Dregs Ratt Van Halen Steve Vai AC/DC Iron Maiden Savatage Trans Siberian Orchestra Jewel Fu Manchu Clutch Pantera Bobby Brown John 5 Trixter Pat Benatar Def Leppard The Who The Doors Peter Gabriel Mother Cat Stevens Simon & Garfunkel Midnight Mob Misfit Saints Kacey Musgraves St. Paul & the Broken Bones Lake Street Dive Harry Styles
Lee Caruso Jr | Big Atlantic & Music Label 50q
This episode is a random phone call with singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, engineer, producer, 50q music label co-founder, Berkeley Graduate, brain surgery survivor, Tesla tour mate, Big Atlantic frontman, Pittsburgh PA native - Lee Caruso Jr. Dude is the definition of a music hustler hell bent on making music his career one way or another. Lee is a wealth of knowledge waiting to be tapped. Please feel free to contact Lee on his instagram @Lee_Caruso_Jr or Facebook @LeeCarusoJr and checkout his band Big Atlantic on Spotify. Ask Lee everything from producing/engineering to publishing to copywriting to artist brand management, maybe he'll even throw in a rock n roll recipe.
Thank you so much for listening there are a bunch of calls & conversations lined up geared towards putting the spotlight on bands busting their ass to make it. My hope is for information, ideas and infectious drive consume your soul to take you to a new level.
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Bands Mentioned: Big Atlantic, Midnight Mob, Misfit Saints, Tesla, Black Crowes, Judas Priest, Rob Halford, Too, Motley Crue, Whitesnake, XYZ, Firehouse, Van Halen, Motorhead, Scorpions, Led Zeppelin, Morano, Bad Marriage, Amie Jo Bishop
#35 Band Tip - Gear Maintenance
Do yourself a favor and maintain your equipment whether that means upgrading or swapping out old parts for quality parts. There is nothing worse than putting in the time and energy to rock only to de-rock yourself in a blaze of shitty glory. If you can't spend the dough to have someone maintain your gear then start to learn how to do it yourself. Start putting some money aside for gear you need to replace or fix. You can also gear up as a band. It is a good idea to implement some form of monthly dues system where all members put in an equal share and then the money is used when needed either for new gear, new merchandise or tour expenses. A dues system is also a great way to figure out which member(s) aren't taking the band's career seriously & they can exit sooner rather than later.
Bands Mentioned: Midnight Mob & Misfit Saints
Sources Mentioned: Earthquaker Devices, IntexCables, ReverbNation
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Contact: Airheads@VanzigStudios.com
Amie Bishop | Singer/Songwriter Hot Springs, AR
Amie Bishop is a singer/songwriter from Hot Springs, AR hell bent on pursuing a music career. Amie is a rock, metal and alternative chick drawing influences from Heart, Led Zeppelin, Portishead, Rob Zombie, Siouxsie & the Banshees and Pantera. Her latest single, Raven (May 2021), can be heard on Spotify now.
I initially was introduced to Amie when she began submitting to opportunities on ReverbNation. In an earlier podcast episode Carly Quinn and I listened to some random artists that submitted and Amie's submission, Tune In, was one we talked about. Amie listened to the episode and we have been in contact ever since. We chose her to be our first artist phone call conversation because she has a killer voice, no bullshit hustle mentality and is experiencing all of the classic trials & tribulations artists go through.
Amie talks about all of the classic roadblocks an artist can have such as solidifying a band of like minds to figuring out how to market and promote. We had a really great conversation and look forward to having more in the future. Amie is open to collaborating with other musicians to keep pushing out her art so if you are looking for a female rock, metal, folk singer she can kind of do it all. Don't be shy, she might even share her keto beer and eclectic cheeses with you.
Visit TheAmieBishop.com for all info and follow her on instagram @TheAmieBishop.
If you would like to work with Vanzig Studios please send an email to Airheads@VanzigStudios.com or send a DM to @VanzigStudios.
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Other Bands Mentioned: Spinerette, Primal Scream, Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode, Winger, Cinderella, Warrant, Bleed the Sky, Evanescence, The Distillers, Midnight Mob, Misfit Saints
Tools Mentioned: ReverbNation, Songtradr, Square, Logic, APM, Presonus, Distrokid, CD Baby, Soundcloud
Dave Caggiano - Music Production During Covid & The Black Crowes | Long Island, NY
We have known Dave for more than a decade & he is a motherf*cker that knows music. Dave produced all of the Midnight Mob & Misfit Saints material as well as Craving Strange, Mother, Gina Cutillo, Last Turn Off Broadway, Jackknife Stiletto, Va Va Voom, Dead Rocking Horse and many others. He is a die hard rock n roll music fanatic whose sole mission is to have artists take their songwriting craft & performance to the next level. It's not about the money it's about the art.
Where is Dave?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.caggiano.7
Instagram: @DNoise666
Instagram: @VanzigStudios
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Death by Unga Bunga | Norway
Lone Rangers Rating: Squeeze (3/3) ; Carly (3/3)
Latest: Heavy Male Insecurity (2021)
Rock Notes: The Cars, Fucked Up Hall & Oats, Thin Lizzy have Revenge of the Nerds marathon movie night while sporting their best 77 Punk flare & Cheap Trick provides the party favors. Jesus Christ this band is confusingly awesome! IRoc & Cassette Deck Rock N Roll.
My intention this year is to put a massive foot forward using this podcast, website and social media to make Vanzig Studios a go to network for music fans & musicians to learn, grow, express opinions and support one another. Peace, Love, Leather! - Squeeze
Bands Mentioned: Midnight Mob, Misfit Saints, Thin Lizzy, Cheap Trick, The Cars, Hall & Oats
Rock N Roll for Airheads | VanzigStudios.com
The Dahmers | Sweden - "Knife on the table shirts off at Waffle House Rock N Roll"
Interview w/ Carly Quinn of Misfit Saints
Misfit Saints | NY, USA Spotify - Misfit Saints Lone Rangers Rating: Squeeze (3/3) ; Carly (3/3) We might be slightly biased on this one... Album: Misfit Saints (2020) Rock Notes: Bear on a unicycle shows up at grandma's house, grandma says, "I'll bring the vodka!" Woooo!!!!! This is the abridged edited version of the previous episode. I had to disappear for a bit for personal reasons and I wanted to pick up where I left off. There will be new Misfit Saints material this year. My intention this year is to put a massive foot forward using this podcast, website and social media to make Vanzig Studios a go to network for music fans & musicians to learn, grow, express opinions and support one another. Peace, Love, Leather! - Squeeze NOTE: Misfit Saints shows are happening this year despite the corona virus tearing ass through planet Earth. Stay tuned! Bands Mentioned: Midnight Mob Naked Pics of Bea Arthur: Don't touch the kids! - Aunt Carl Rock N Roll for Airheads | VanzigStudios.com
Misfit Saints Interview with Carly Quinn | Long Island, NY
Spotify - Misfit Saints
Lone Rangers Rating: Squeeze (3/3) ; Carly (3/3) We might be slightly biased on this one...
Album: Misfit Saints (2020)
Rock Notes: Bear on a unicycle shows up at grandma's house, grandma says, "I'll bring the vodka!" Woooo!!!!! NOTE: Misfit Saints show promoted on 3/28/20 has been POSTPONED due to the corona virus tearing ass through planet Earth. Possibly rescheduling for either 5/2 or 5/24. Stay tuned!
Bands Mentioned: Midnight Mob
Naked Pics of Bea Arthur: Don't touch the kids! - Aunt Carl
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Sons of Thunder #1 - ReverbNation Bands Critque
Fresh out the Kitchen! #1 - Singles worth Drinking with
Spotify - Fresh Out The Kitchen
Lone Rangers Rating: Squeeze/Carly
Helhorse "Overboard" (3/2.5), The Hives "Good Samaritan" (2/2), KXM "War of Words" (2.5/2.5), The Pale White "Unnatural" (2.5/3), Iggy Pop "Eat or be Eaten" (.5/.5), Black Honey "I Don't Ever Wanna Love" (2.5/2.5), Scissorfight "Blood, Dust and Rust" (2/2), Mean Jeans "Party Line" (2.5/2.5)
Rock Notes: This playlist is an ever changing stopping ground for the latest singles we feel worth talking about
Bands Mentioned: Corrosion of Conformity | Kings X | Korn | Dokken | Lynch Mob | The Ragers | Fangclub | Queens of the Stoneage | The Stooges | Danko Jones | The Metric | Chivalry | Orange Goblin | Fu Manchu | Fireball Ministry | The Star Spangles | Mustasch | Foo Fighters | Jonas Brothers
Naked Pics of Bea Arthur: "I don't wanna brag I work for the CIA, I'm a codebreaker" - Aunt Carl
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The Jackets - "Queen Of the Pill" Album Review | Switzerland
www.TheJackets.ch
Spotify - The Jackets
Lone Rangers Rating: Squeeze (2.25/3) ; Carly (2.5/3)
Album: Queen of the Pill (2019)
Rock Notes: Queen of the Pill would be on speed dial if Quentin Tarantino fucked Austin Powers while in the middle of a laser beam shark circle jerk
Bands Mentioned: Matadors | Jefferson Airplane | Murder City Devils | Yeah Yeah Yeahs | Deep Purple | Karen O | The Dictators | Blondie | Ramones | The Stooges | Dead Boys | Susie Q | The Damned | The Cramps | MC5 | Muse | Razorbats | Chrome Division | Alkaline Trio | Everytime I Die | The Hives | Talking Heads
Naked Pics of Bea Arthur: This episode is a cluster fuck of random conversation from if you were a summer beach party serial killer to sharks getting the upper hand storming the beaches on horseback with swords
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