60 acast.com Gig Nightmares https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares en Maksim Bolton Musicians,concerts,live music,gig nightmares,Max V Bolton Max V Bolton The Untold Stories of Gigging Musicians Picture your favorite band. What does their average day on the job look like? They show up to the gig, play the show, then go home.. right? Trust me, we wish it was that simple.


The untold stories of gigging musicians and other professionals within the music industry, interviews conducted by Max V Bolton.


Past guests include members of Iron Maiden, John Oates (Hall & Oates), Survivor, The Trammps, Alcatrazz, Galactic Empire, New England, Jag Panzer, Millie Jackson, etc

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]]> Picture your favorite band. What does their average day on the job look like? They show up to the gig, play the show, then go home.. right? Trust me, we wish it was that simple.


The untold stories of gigging musicians and other professionals within the music industry, interviews conducted by Max V Bolton.


Past guests include members of Iron Maiden, John Oates (Hall & Oates), Survivor, The Trammps, Alcatrazz, Galactic Empire, New England, Jag Panzer, Millie Jackson, etc

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]]> true Max V Bolton max.v.bolton@outlook.com 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 gig-nightmares episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1719082740906-4a9b5924d014621aec3e6f80207a6f66.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares Gig Nightmares <![CDATA[EP 40: Livin' the Dream]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT 1:06:10 696c264b36ab0b526811dccf true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-40-michael-boyles 696c264b36ab0b526811dccf 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-40-michael-boyles full 40 Michael “Beenz” Boyles is a rock guitarist from the Northeast Pennsylvania area. From 2020 to 2023, he and I played together in the hard rock cover band Livin’ the Dream. During this formative time in my musical upbringing, we played all around the tristate area and opened for respected acts including Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses, The Four Horsemen, Bark at the Moon, Sapphire, and Roughhouse.


In today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES, Beenz and I reflect on both good and bad times we had with the band, including heat stroke in the middle of a gig, conflicts over guitar tunings, and a fill-in “singer” disaster that nearly took place at the band’s final show. We tell all the stories of the band, but censor some names to protect identities.


This was a special episode for us to record and be able to honor our dear departed friend Tim Eckert. Special thanks to Gener McGeehan for his cameo at the start of the episode with a story from a recent Another Day Dawns gig.

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]]> Michael “Beenz” Boyles is a rock guitarist from the Northeast Pennsylvania area. From 2020 to 2023, he and I played together in the hard rock cover band Livin’ the Dream. During this formative time in my musical upbringing, we played all around the tristate area and opened for respected acts including Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses, The Four Horsemen, Bark at the Moon, Sapphire, and Roughhouse.


In today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES, Beenz and I reflect on both good and bad times we had with the band, including heat stroke in the middle of a gig, conflicts over guitar tunings, and a fill-in “singer” disaster that nearly took place at the band’s final show. We tell all the stories of the band, but censor some names to protect identities.


This was a special episode for us to record and be able to honor our dear departed friend Tim Eckert. Special thanks to Gener McGeehan for his cameo at the start of the episode with a story from a recent Another Day Dawns gig.

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]]> EP 39: Sing It, Shout It EP 39: Sing It, Shout It Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT 47:13 6952e69a30165a956da645b0 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-39 6952e69a30165a956da645b0 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-39 Richie Ranno (Starz, Stories, etc) full 39 Richie Ranno is an American rock guitarist best known for his work in the 70’s bands Starz and Stories. He’s toured and performed alongside other legendary acts of the era such as Kiss, Pat Travers, ZZ Top, Peter Frampton, Ted Nugent, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, Bob Seger, Aerosmith, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Black Oak Arkansas, Johnny Winter, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Angel, Jeff Beck & Jan Hammer, just to name a few. He was one of three guitarists invited to audition to replace Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist Randy Rhoads after his tragic death in 1982.


In today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES, Richie reflects on record label mismanagement, disillusionment with a "producer"’s drug habits in the studio, radio airplay payola, and how a disastrous music video shoot may have changed the course of Starz’s career.

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]]> Richie Ranno is an American rock guitarist best known for his work in the 70’s bands Starz and Stories. He’s toured and performed alongside other legendary acts of the era such as Kiss, Pat Travers, ZZ Top, Peter Frampton, Ted Nugent, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, Bob Seger, Aerosmith, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Black Oak Arkansas, Johnny Winter, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Angel, Jeff Beck & Jan Hammer, just to name a few. He was one of three guitarists invited to audition to replace Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist Randy Rhoads after his tragic death in 1982.


In today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES, Richie reflects on record label mismanagement, disillusionment with a "producer"’s drug habits in the studio, radio airplay payola, and how a disastrous music video shoot may have changed the course of Starz’s career.

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]]> <![CDATA[EP 38: Throwing Meat & Sardines at the Audience]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:10:04 691bfb55295fc6e848911279 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-38-throwing-meat-sardines-at-the-audience 691bfb55295fc6e848911279 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-38-throwing-meat-sardines-at-the-audience Micke Mansfield (Chronic Disorder, Big Gulp, etc) full 38 Micke Mansfield is a bassist from Connecticut. In the 80’s & 90’s, he held down the low-end for the New England-based hardcore bands Chronic Disorder and Big Gulp. From 1996-2020, he led the cover band Kick everywhere from the Atlantic City boardwalk to Madison Square Garden to the Las Vegas Strip. He’s played alongside acts like Duran Duran, Green Day, Reel Big Fish, Filter, Staind, Moby, Allman Brothers Band, Molly Hatchet, Dave Mason, Descendants, Social Distortion, Blackfoot, GG Allin, Biz Markie, Don Felder, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Blackberry Smoke, and Suicidal Tendencies, just to name a few.


On today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES, Micke tells stories of gigs getting shut down by police, getting banned from the University of Connecticut for life, being offered to NOT play gigs, and much more.

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]]> Micke Mansfield is a bassist from Connecticut. In the 80’s & 90’s, he held down the low-end for the New England-based hardcore bands Chronic Disorder and Big Gulp. From 1996-2020, he led the cover band Kick everywhere from the Atlantic City boardwalk to Madison Square Garden to the Las Vegas Strip. He’s played alongside acts like Duran Duran, Green Day, Reel Big Fish, Filter, Staind, Moby, Allman Brothers Band, Molly Hatchet, Dave Mason, Descendants, Social Distortion, Blackfoot, GG Allin, Biz Markie, Don Felder, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Blackberry Smoke, and Suicidal Tendencies, just to name a few.


On today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES, Micke tells stories of gigs getting shut down by police, getting banned from the University of Connecticut for life, being offered to NOT play gigs, and much more.

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]]> EP 37: Crash! Bang! Wallop! EP 37: Crash! Bang! Wallop! Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:04:05 68ca025f2c8045b9a29f57ee true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-36 68ca025f2c8045b9a29f57ee 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-36 John Gallgaher (Raven, Lords of NWOBHM) full 37 John Gallagher is the vocalist/bassist of the legendary heavy metal band Raven. Throughout his career, he has toured the world alongside acts such as Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Whitesnake, Twisted Sister, Testament, Kreator, The Stranglers, Hammerfall, Diamond Head, Girlschool, Riot, Accept, Saxon, and many more.


In today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES, John reflects on pyrotechnic disasters, equipment failures leading to never-ending bass solos, combatting rowdy audience members, and much more.



Note: This interview was recorded in early August before John’s recent hospitalization for Subdural Hematoma. We’re all hoping for a healthy recovery and encourage everyone to contribute to the GoFundMe for John’s medical expenses.


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]]> John Gallagher is the vocalist/bassist of the legendary heavy metal band Raven. Throughout his career, he has toured the world alongside acts such as Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Whitesnake, Twisted Sister, Testament, Kreator, The Stranglers, Hammerfall, Diamond Head, Girlschool, Riot, Accept, Saxon, and many more.


In today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES, John reflects on pyrotechnic disasters, equipment failures leading to never-ending bass solos, combatting rowdy audience members, and much more.



Note: This interview was recorded in early August before John’s recent hospitalization for Subdural Hematoma. We’re all hoping for a healthy recovery and encourage everyone to contribute to the GoFundMe for John’s medical expenses.


https://gofund.me/eba81c4bf

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]]> EP 36: Sued by Sylvester Stallone EP 36: Sued by Sylvester Stallone Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:52 GMT 59:10 6918e5cd243c8d8870a3fa35 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-36-sued-by-sylvester-stallone 6918e5cd243c8d8870a3fa35 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-36-sued-by-sylvester-stallone Tony Daniels (the voice of Tony the Tiger) full 36 Tony Daniels is a Canadian actor, Grammy-nominated musician, writer, producer, and audition coach. He has done ADR work for 680+ celebrity voices and has voiced iconic characters such as Tony the Tiger, Gambit & Wolverine from the X-Men series and countless more.


In today’s episode, Tony recalls experiences working with hot-headed directors, a mixing board suddenly catching fire during a recording, getting sued by several A-list actors for his spot-on impressions, and much more on GIG NIGHTMARES.


You can see Tony performing live with Heartbreak Waites ft. Thomas G Waites at Colony in Woodstock, NY on Thursday 11/20/2025.

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]]> Tony Daniels is a Canadian actor, Grammy-nominated musician, writer, producer, and audition coach. He has done ADR work for 680+ celebrity voices and has voiced iconic characters such as Tony the Tiger, Gambit & Wolverine from the X-Men series and countless more.


In today’s episode, Tony recalls experiences working with hot-headed directors, a mixing board suddenly catching fire during a recording, getting sued by several A-list actors for his spot-on impressions, and much more on GIG NIGHTMARES.


You can see Tony performing live with Heartbreak Waites ft. Thomas G Waites at Colony in Woodstock, NY on Thursday 11/20/2025.

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]]> EP 35: Selling Tickets for a Cancelled Show EP 35: Selling Tickets for a Cancelled Show Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT 36:14 68951b0dc6d7c56cda4ec136 false https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-33-selling-tickets-for-a-cancelled-show 68951b0dc6d7c56cda4ec136 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-33-selling-tickets-for-a-cancelled-show Joshua Engle (Elsewhere, Illusion of Solace) full 35 Joshua Engle is the owner/engineer of Native Studios in Liverpool, Pennsylvania. He’s been part of the central PA music scene as the guitarist and producer for else//where (melodic hardcore) and Soulview (metalcore). 


In today’s episode, Josh talks about selling tickets to a show that had been cancelled without his knowledge, gigs getting cut short by angry soundmen, bands coming unprepared to his studio, and more on Gig Nightmares.


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]]> Joshua Engle is the owner/engineer of Native Studios in Liverpool, Pennsylvania. He’s been part of the central PA music scene as the guitarist and producer for else//where (melodic hardcore) and Soulview (metalcore). 


In today’s episode, Josh talks about selling tickets to a show that had been cancelled without his knowledge, gigs getting cut short by angry soundmen, bands coming unprepared to his studio, and more on Gig Nightmares.


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]]> EP 34: Banned from the Open Mic EP 34: Banned from the Open Mic Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 37:54 68d5c95e60e4b2ea7dd69ded true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-34-banned-from-the-open-mic 68d5c95e60e4b2ea7dd69ded 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-34-banned-from-the-open-mic Kitchen Teeth full 34 Kitchen Teeth is an original hard rock/alternative rock band based out of Bloomsburg, PA. Since their formation in 2023, they have had appearances on PA Live, The Popko Project, Pennsylvania Pipeline Music, and have been CPMA nominees. Oh, and their cat helps them write songs.


They have also encountered their fair share of Gig Nightmares in the short time they’ve been together, including food poisoning, sound guys going AWOL, getting banned from an open mic night, and much more.

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]]> Kitchen Teeth is an original hard rock/alternative rock band based out of Bloomsburg, PA. Since their formation in 2023, they have had appearances on PA Live, The Popko Project, Pennsylvania Pipeline Music, and have been CPMA nominees. Oh, and their cat helps them write songs.


They have also encountered their fair share of Gig Nightmares in the short time they’ve been together, including food poisoning, sound guys going AWOL, getting banned from an open mic night, and much more.

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]]> EP 33: The Death of Live Music? EP 33: The Death of Live Music? Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 27:36 68d57c3abb7fbf9c1b31dc75 false https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-33-the-death-of-live-music 68d57c3abb7fbf9c1b31dc75 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-33-the-death-of-live-music Tommy Dorfman (Juice Entertainment) full 33 Tommy Dorfman is the CEO of Juice Entertainment and Founder/Owner of RD Enterprises. He spent 15 years as a promoter in the NJ/NY club scene, building up his reputation and fending off organized crime from the mafia. In 2011, he set out to organize what would be the largest EDM festival on the East Coast before it was shut down by Live Nation and he became blacklisted from the industry.


In today’s episode, Tommy talks about the 15 year legal battle against them (Juice Entertainment v. Live Nation) and how their monopolistic business model hurts artists, venues, and fans alike. He is set to appear for a hearing in New Jersey Federal Court on October 17, and the U.S. DOJ’s antitrust case against Live Nation awaits trial in March 2026 to decide the future of the live music industry.

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]]> Tommy Dorfman is the CEO of Juice Entertainment and Founder/Owner of RD Enterprises. He spent 15 years as a promoter in the NJ/NY club scene, building up his reputation and fending off organized crime from the mafia. In 2011, he set out to organize what would be the largest EDM festival on the East Coast before it was shut down by Live Nation and he became blacklisted from the industry.


In today’s episode, Tommy talks about the 15 year legal battle against them (Juice Entertainment v. Live Nation) and how their monopolistic business model hurts artists, venues, and fans alike. He is set to appear for a hearing in New Jersey Federal Court on October 17, and the U.S. DOJ’s antitrust case against Live Nation awaits trial in March 2026 to decide the future of the live music industry.

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]]> EP 32: The Jimi Hendrix of Violin EP 32: The Jimi Hendrix of Violin Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT 47:30 68ca0087e87421a033a62102 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-32-the-jimi-hendrix-of-violin 68ca0087e87421a033a62102 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-32-the-jimi-hendrix-of-violin Joe Deninzon (Kansas, Stratospheerius, etc) full 32 Joe Deninzon is a violinist from the NJ/NY area. He’s been the violinist for legendary rock outfit Kansas since 2023 and the co-founder/violinist/lead vocalist for the prog rock act Stratospheerius since 2001. Throughout his career, he has also worked with icons like Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen, Phoebe Snow, Everclear, Ritchie Blackmore, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Robert Bonfiglio, Les Paul, and as a soloist with the NY City Ballet and Jazz at the Lincoln Center.


In today’s episode, Joe tells of flaky bassists getting arrested for drug possession before a tour, multiple gear thefts in the same week, navigating the occult, equipment failures, and more on GIG NIGHTMARES.



•Catch Joe live with Stratospheerius on October 5 at Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, PA and November 5 at Daryl’s House in Pawling, NY•

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]]> Joe Deninzon is a violinist from the NJ/NY area. He’s been the violinist for legendary rock outfit Kansas since 2023 and the co-founder/violinist/lead vocalist for the prog rock act Stratospheerius since 2001. Throughout his career, he has also worked with icons like Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen, Phoebe Snow, Everclear, Ritchie Blackmore, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Robert Bonfiglio, Les Paul, and as a soloist with the NY City Ballet and Jazz at the Lincoln Center.


In today’s episode, Joe tells of flaky bassists getting arrested for drug possession before a tour, multiple gear thefts in the same week, navigating the occult, equipment failures, and more on GIG NIGHTMARES.



•Catch Joe live with Stratospheerius on October 5 at Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, PA and November 5 at Daryl’s House in Pawling, NY•

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]]> EP 31: No Mic Stands? No Problem! EP 31: No Mic Stands? No Problem! Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT 29:07 688c135510d9919845e532d5 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-31-no-mic-stands-no-problem 688c135510d9919845e532d5 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-31-no-mic-stands-no-problem Justin Adams (Oshian, full 31 Justin Adams is a vocalist/guitarist based in Lebanon, PA. He’s been the leader of the metalcore outfit Oshian since 2011 and has recently joined the group Waiting for Eden.


In today’s episode, Justin recounts a gig in 30 degree weather where the absence of mic stands led to audience members holding all of the band’s microphones for 3 hours.


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]]> Justin Adams is a vocalist/guitarist based in Lebanon, PA. He’s been the leader of the metalcore outfit Oshian since 2011 and has recently joined the group Waiting for Eden.


In today’s episode, Justin recounts a gig in 30 degree weather where the absence of mic stands led to audience members holding all of the band’s microphones for 3 hours.


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]]> EP 30: The Fill-In Gig from Hell EP 30: The Fill-In Gig from Hell Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT 43:37 688bf980c6d705dd3a6a2409 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-30-the-fill-in-gig-from-hell 688bf980c6d705dd3a6a2409 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-30-the-fill-in-gig-from-hell Tom Theurer (Brass Pocket, Sylvia Platypus, etc) full 30 Tom Theurer is a drummer from Southeastern Pennsylvania. Since first taking up drums in the 80’s, Tom has played with numerous musical outfits including Brass Pocket, I Of Amenti, Sylvia Platypus, Outlaw Pandas, Brian Filone’s Bowie Experience, and Green Cathedral, to name just a few.


In this week’s episode, Tom and I revisit the disastrous fill-in gig we met at and offer advice on what musicians should look out for when accepting gigs.

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]]> Tom Theurer is a drummer from Southeastern Pennsylvania. Since first taking up drums in the 80’s, Tom has played with numerous musical outfits including Brass Pocket, I Of Amenti, Sylvia Platypus, Outlaw Pandas, Brian Filone’s Bowie Experience, and Green Cathedral, to name just a few.


In this week’s episode, Tom and I revisit the disastrous fill-in gig we met at and offer advice on what musicians should look out for when accepting gigs.

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]]> EP 29: Who Are You and Why Are You In My Dressing Room? EP 29: Who Are You and Why Are You In My Dressing Room? Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT 52:57 68807624f6d4262b07ac1ac1 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-29-who-are-you-again 68807624f6d4262b07ac1ac1 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-29-who-are-you-again Mark Burkert (Tapping the Vein, Old School) full 29 Mark Burkert is a guitarist based in southeastern Pennsylvania. He’s currently playing in the 80’s arena rock cover band Old School, but years ago he played guitar for Tapping the Vein and performed with an eclectic mix of bands including Depeche Mode, the Sisters of Mercy, Alanis Morrissette, King’s X, The Damned, Type O Negative, Paradise Lost, Within Temptation, Electric Hellfire Club, and Opeth, to name a few.


In today’s episode, Mark talks about some of the bizarre encounters he’s had with rock royalty throughout his travels as a touring musician in his younger days.

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]]> Mark Burkert is a guitarist based in southeastern Pennsylvania. He’s currently playing in the 80’s arena rock cover band Old School, but years ago he played guitar for Tapping the Vein and performed with an eclectic mix of bands including Depeche Mode, the Sisters of Mercy, Alanis Morrissette, King’s X, The Damned, Type O Negative, Paradise Lost, Within Temptation, Electric Hellfire Club, and Opeth, to name a few.


In today’s episode, Mark talks about some of the bizarre encounters he’s had with rock royalty throughout his travels as a touring musician in his younger days.

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]]> EP 28: On the Road Again EP 28: On the Road Again Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT 30:44 6863549d653df36e7b413dea true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-28-on-the-road-again 6863549d653df36e7b413dea 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-28-on-the-road-again Jenny Grace (Aaetheria) full 28 Jenny Grace is a singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Since 2021, she has been releasing music and performing all around the world with both her namesake country band and her original metal project Aaetheria.


In today’s episode, Jenny and I revisit memories from our European tour with Aaetheria opening for Tarja Turnunen and Marko Hietala from Nightwish, including multiple run-ins with the police, and more recent gig nightmares from touring throughout the U.S.

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]]> Jenny Grace is a singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Since 2021, she has been releasing music and performing all around the world with both her namesake country band and her original metal project Aaetheria.


In today’s episode, Jenny and I revisit memories from our European tour with Aaetheria opening for Tarja Turnunen and Marko Hietala from Nightwish, including multiple run-ins with the police, and more recent gig nightmares from touring throughout the U.S.

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]]> EP 27: The Early Days of Iron Maiden EP 27: The Early Days of Iron Maiden Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT 18:19 67b124965bd6cff300a8dff5 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-20-the-early-days-of-iron-maiden 67b124965bd6cff300a8dff5 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-20-the-early-days-of-iron-maiden Bob Angelo Sawyer (Iron Maiden, Praying Mantis) full 27 Bob “Angelo” Sawyer is a British guitarist most known for his time playing in legendary heavy metal bands Iron Maiden and Praying Mantis. He’s performed alongside other classic acts such as Motörhead, Saxon, Samson, and Hawkwind.


In today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES, Bob tells some stories from his book “Iron Maiden and Praying Mantis: The Early Days”, including tour bus breakdowns on the 1980 Metal for Muthas tour, sword fights in club bathrooms, mischief with Paul Di’Anno and Clive Burr, and a rare show that had bassist Steve Harris handling lead vocals for Iron Maiden.


// #newpodcast #musicpodcast #professionalmusician #gignightmares #diy #ironmaiden #prayingmantis #nwobhm #heavymetal #saxon #motorhead #hawkwind #samson


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]]> Bob “Angelo” Sawyer is a British guitarist most known for his time playing in legendary heavy metal bands Iron Maiden and Praying Mantis. He’s performed alongside other classic acts such as Motörhead, Saxon, Samson, and Hawkwind.


In today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES, Bob tells some stories from his book “Iron Maiden and Praying Mantis: The Early Days”, including tour bus breakdowns on the 1980 Metal for Muthas tour, sword fights in club bathrooms, mischief with Paul Di’Anno and Clive Burr, and a rare show that had bassist Steve Harris handling lead vocals for Iron Maiden.


// #newpodcast #musicpodcast #professionalmusician #gignightmares #diy #ironmaiden #prayingmantis #nwobhm #heavymetal #saxon #motorhead #hawkwind #samson


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]]> EP 26: Every Rose Has Its Thorn EP 26: Every Rose Has Its Thorn Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT 23:43 683e4cf6a14b2948244d938d false https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-26-every-rose-has-its-thorn 683e4cf6a14b2948244d938d 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-26-every-rose-has-its-thorn Rosie Thorn (The Discoteks, Gilligan, Shameless) full 26 Rosie Thorn is a singer from Southeastern Pennsylvania most notable for singing with groups like The Discoteks, Shameless, and Gilligan, a new tribute to yacht rock. 


In today’s episode, Rosie talks about how she started singing professionally and what she’s seen during her time, such as nasty bar fights, shady band members, audience fatalities, and more on GIG NIGHTMARES.


You can catch Rosie Thorn live with Gilligan at the Landis Theater in Vineland, NJ on September 5, 2025.

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]]> Rosie Thorn is a singer from Southeastern Pennsylvania most notable for singing with groups like The Discoteks, Shameless, and Gilligan, a new tribute to yacht rock. 


In today’s episode, Rosie talks about how she started singing professionally and what she’s seen during her time, such as nasty bar fights, shady band members, audience fatalities, and more on GIG NIGHTMARES.


You can catch Rosie Thorn live with Gilligan at the Landis Theater in Vineland, NJ on September 5, 2025.

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]]> EP 25: The Six Hour Soundcheck EP 25: The Six Hour Soundcheck Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT 41:35 67eb655502e789100f43d8b8 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-24-the-six-hour-soundcheck 67eb655502e789100f43d8b8 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-24-the-six-hour-soundcheck Mark Newman (John Oates, etc) full 25 Mark Newman is a guitarist and singer/songwriter from New York. Throughout his lifelong career, he’s been a sideman for music icons like John Oates (Hall & Oates), Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Jim McCarty (Yardbirds, Renaissance), Willy DeVille (Mink DeVille), Bobby Whitlock (Derek & the Dominoes), and Sam the Sham, as well as his own original music projects.


On today’s episode, Mark tells a few of his Gig Nightmares, including dealing with aggressive soundmen, getting locked out of the gig as he’s about to go onstage, having guitar amps fail mid-gig, a disastrous gig filling-in with a hot-headed Chuck Berry, and much more.


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]]> Mark Newman is a guitarist and singer/songwriter from New York. Throughout his lifelong career, he’s been a sideman for music icons like John Oates (Hall & Oates), Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Jim McCarty (Yardbirds, Renaissance), Willy DeVille (Mink DeVille), Bobby Whitlock (Derek & the Dominoes), and Sam the Sham, as well as his own original music projects.


On today’s episode, Mark tells a few of his Gig Nightmares, including dealing with aggressive soundmen, getting locked out of the gig as he’s about to go onstage, having guitar amps fail mid-gig, a disastrous gig filling-in with a hot-headed Chuck Berry, and much more.


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]]> EP #24: Canadian Disaster Tour EP #24: Canadian Disaster Tour Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT 38:12 682422f314bdee6141a40510 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/matti-frost 682422f314bdee6141a40510 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 matti-frost Matti Frost (Frost Giant) full 24 Matti Frost is a multi-instrumentalist based in Pennsylvania. Since 2013, he’s been the singer/rhythm guitarist/main songwriter of Philadelphia-based metal outfit Frost Giant. He’s also notable for having drummed with bands like Live Fast Die, The Commercials, and many more.


On today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES, Matti reflects on an ill-fated DIY tour he embarked on 25 years ago with The Commercials through the great Canadian wilderness, getting stopped at the border and being torn apart by mosquitoes, as well as other odd misadventures from his time with the band. 


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]]> Matti Frost is a multi-instrumentalist based in Pennsylvania. Since 2013, he’s been the singer/rhythm guitarist/main songwriter of Philadelphia-based metal outfit Frost Giant. He’s also notable for having drummed with bands like Live Fast Die, The Commercials, and many more.


On today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES, Matti reflects on an ill-fated DIY tour he embarked on 25 years ago with The Commercials through the great Canadian wilderness, getting stopped at the border and being torn apart by mosquitoes, as well as other odd misadventures from his time with the band. 


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]]> EP 23: Driving Lessons with Yngwie Malmsteen EP 23: Driving Lessons with Yngwie Malmsteen Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT 51:12 67fd762789f827a87351cb44 false https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-23-gary-shea 67fd762789f827a87351cb44 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-23-gary-shea Gary Shea (Alcatrazz, New England) full 23 Gary Shea is an American rock bassist best known for his work with Alcatrazz and New England. Since the late 60’s, Gary’s been performing all over the world on some of the most iconic stages alongside bands like KISS, Rush, Kansas, Styx, AC/DC, Journey, and more.


In today’s episode, Gary tells a few stories from his new book “No Bass, No Party: Sketches of My Life in Music”, including turning down a gig with singer-songwriter Al Stewart to join New England, clearing up rumors about Yngwie Malmsteen and Graham Bonnet, getting ripped off by managers and being sued for $1 million at age 26, and much more on GIG NIGHTMARES.



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]]> Gary Shea is an American rock bassist best known for his work with Alcatrazz and New England. Since the late 60’s, Gary’s been performing all over the world on some of the most iconic stages alongside bands like KISS, Rush, Kansas, Styx, AC/DC, Journey, and more.


In today’s episode, Gary tells a few stories from his new book “No Bass, No Party: Sketches of My Life in Music”, including turning down a gig with singer-songwriter Al Stewart to join New England, clearing up rumors about Yngwie Malmsteen and Graham Bonnet, getting ripped off by managers and being sued for $1 million at age 26, and much more on GIG NIGHTMARES.



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]]> EP 22: Bailing the Guitarist Out of Jail EP 22: Bailing the Guitarist Out of Jail Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:12 GMT 32:40 67fa6b22d5ed0d5b9d11d2be true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-22-rich-goldberg 67fa6b22d5ed0d5b9d11d2be 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-22-rich-goldberg Rich Goldberg (Ultra Artists) full 22 Rich Goldberg is the president and founder of NJ-based booking agency Ultra Artists. In the 80’s and 90’s, he booked many iconic acts including Greg Allman, The B-52’s, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, Thomas Dolby, The Romantics, The Ramones, The Nerds, and many more.


In today’s episode, Rich details some of the issues he’s dealt with as a booking agent, such as “intimidation” from rival booking agents, getting suckerpunched by venue security, having to bail his artists out of jail, contracted bands not showing up to gigs, vehicle breakdowns, wildlife accidents, and more on GIG NIGHTMARES. 


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]]> Rich Goldberg is the president and founder of NJ-based booking agency Ultra Artists. In the 80’s and 90’s, he booked many iconic acts including Greg Allman, The B-52’s, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, Thomas Dolby, The Romantics, The Ramones, The Nerds, and many more.


In today’s episode, Rich details some of the issues he’s dealt with as a booking agent, such as “intimidation” from rival booking agents, getting suckerpunched by venue security, having to bail his artists out of jail, contracted bands not showing up to gigs, vehicle breakdowns, wildlife accidents, and more on GIG NIGHTMARES. 


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]]> EP 21: Real Life Spinal Tap Stories EP 21: Real Life Spinal Tap Stories Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT 35:15 6796bb5eec3194f0e061404f true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/real-life-spinal-tap-stories 6796bb5eec3194f0e061404f 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 real-life-spinal-tap-stories Mark Briody (Jag Panzer) full 21 Mark Briody is the rhythm guitarist & co-founder of American heavy metal band Jag Panzer. Since the release of their debut “Ample Destruction” in 1984, the band has left their mark on heavy metal history. They’ve toured the world many times over, making numerous appearances at international festivals like Wacken and Sweden Rock, and released their 12th studio album “The Hallowed” in 2023. 


In today’s episode, Mark tells some stories of real-life Spinal Tap moments with Jag Panzer, including falling through stage floors, CB radio interference with equipment during gigs, fistfights in the studio, having to sneak into his own gigs, donating blood to fund recordings, and much more on GIG NIGHTMARES.


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]]> Mark Briody is the rhythm guitarist & co-founder of American heavy metal band Jag Panzer. Since the release of their debut “Ample Destruction” in 1984, the band has left their mark on heavy metal history. They’ve toured the world many times over, making numerous appearances at international festivals like Wacken and Sweden Rock, and released their 12th studio album “The Hallowed” in 2023. 


In today’s episode, Mark tells some stories of real-life Spinal Tap moments with Jag Panzer, including falling through stage floors, CB radio interference with equipment during gigs, fistfights in the studio, having to sneak into his own gigs, donating blood to fund recordings, and much more on GIG NIGHTMARES.


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]]> EP 20: Second Set.. TERMINATED EP 20: Second Set.. TERMINATED Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT 45:06 67e4cbea84f1e8b7079dd944 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-20-second-set-terminated 67e4cbea84f1e8b7079dd944 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-20-second-set-terminated Carlos Drouet (Faith in Chaos) full 20 Carlos Drouet is a singer from New Jersey. Having taught himself how to sing working for tips on public transit buses as a kid in Ecuador, he has been singing and playing guitar in a handful of local cover bands for the past few years, most notably Faith in Chaos.


In today’s episode, Carlos tells nightmare stories from working with a former guitarist who would curse band members out onstage, stop songs and start them over if any mistake was made, cancel gigs hours before they’re scheduled to start, cancel gigs in the middle of said gig as they’re performing, and much more on GIG NIGHTMARES.



You can catch Carlos with Faith in Chaos at their next gig on April 12, 2025 at O’Leary’s Publik House in Jersey City, NJ.

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]]> Carlos Drouet is a singer from New Jersey. Having taught himself how to sing working for tips on public transit buses as a kid in Ecuador, he has been singing and playing guitar in a handful of local cover bands for the past few years, most notably Faith in Chaos.


In today’s episode, Carlos tells nightmare stories from working with a former guitarist who would curse band members out onstage, stop songs and start them over if any mistake was made, cancel gigs hours before they’re scheduled to start, cancel gigs in the middle of said gig as they’re performing, and much more on GIG NIGHTMARES.



You can catch Carlos with Faith in Chaos at their next gig on April 12, 2025 at O’Leary’s Publik House in Jersey City, NJ.

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]]> EP 19: Your Band is No More EP 19: Your Band is No More Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT 33:29 67b1242c06ec54e1d2a18823 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-19-brian-silver 67b1242c06ec54e1d2a18823 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-19-brian-silver Brian Silver (80’s Revolution, The Flossie Band) full 19 Brian Silver is a bassist from New Jersey known as the bandleader of NJ-based tribute act 80’s Revolution. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, Brian rocked the East Coast as bassist for The Flossie Band and played many shows alongside iconic acts of the day.


Today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES has Brian telling the bizarre story of how he was scouted for The Flossie Band, the many drunken antics of band members, a near-disaster flying to a gig in a ice storm, and how getting kicked out of his own band led him to form 80’s Revolution.


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]]> Brian Silver is a bassist from New Jersey known as the bandleader of NJ-based tribute act 80’s Revolution. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, Brian rocked the East Coast as bassist for The Flossie Band and played many shows alongside iconic acts of the day.


Today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES has Brian telling the bizarre story of how he was scouted for The Flossie Band, the many drunken antics of band members, a near-disaster flying to a gig in a ice storm, and how getting kicked out of his own band led him to form 80’s Revolution.


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]]> EP 18: Mind Thrashing Sonic Nightmares EP 18: Mind Thrashing Sonic Nightmares Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:05:28 67b227968fcb786175fcc39d true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/michael-brown 67b227968fcb786175fcc39d 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 michael-brown Michael Brown (Nuclear Tomb, Ixias, Total Maniac) full 18 Michael Brown is a heavy metal guitarist/vocalist from Baltimore, MD. Since 2011, he has been the frontman for the technical thrash/death metal outfit Nuclear Tomb, as well as playing guitar and touring with bands like Ixias and Total Maniac.


In today’s episode, Michael gives insight into the realities of European DIY touring, dealing with drunks at gigs, having to borrow other bands’ gear when your equipment blows up, and much more on GIG NIGHTMARES.



•You can catch Michael at the Metro Gallery in Baltimore opening for Coroner + Deceased on 3/6/25, on tour with Nuclear Tomb this April, or at Rage of Armageddon on 8/31/25•



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]]> Michael Brown is a heavy metal guitarist/vocalist from Baltimore, MD. Since 2011, he has been the frontman for the technical thrash/death metal outfit Nuclear Tomb, as well as playing guitar and touring with bands like Ixias and Total Maniac.


In today’s episode, Michael gives insight into the realities of European DIY touring, dealing with drunks at gigs, having to borrow other bands’ gear when your equipment blows up, and much more on GIG NIGHTMARES.



•You can catch Michael at the Metro Gallery in Baltimore opening for Coroner + Deceased on 3/6/25, on tour with Nuclear Tomb this April, or at Rage of Armageddon on 8/31/25•



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]]> EP 17: Band Breaks Up Live On Stage EP 17: Band Breaks Up Live On Stage Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT 26:53 6789b2179942fb00838dbb9d true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-17-band-breaks-up-live-on-stage 6789b2179942fb00838dbb9d 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-17-band-breaks-up-live-on-stage Nathaniel Kinsey full 17 Nathaniel Kinsey is a multi-instrumentalist and life-long fan of hard rock + heavy metal music. He’s been playing in bands his whole life and over the years has opened for notable 80’s rock acts like L.A. Guns, Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), and Faster Pussycat. 


Like many youths growing up in the 80's and 90’s, Nathaniel had dreams of someday being on MTV and, as fate would have it, he ended up getting his wish, but probably not in the way he expected. 


In today’s episode of Gig Nightmares, Nathaniel tells all about the infamous onstage band breakup that would go on to become a viral video and land his band on Rob Dyrdek’s MTV show Ridiculousness. 

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]]> Nathaniel Kinsey is a multi-instrumentalist and life-long fan of hard rock + heavy metal music. He’s been playing in bands his whole life and over the years has opened for notable 80’s rock acts like L.A. Guns, Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), and Faster Pussycat. 


Like many youths growing up in the 80's and 90’s, Nathaniel had dreams of someday being on MTV and, as fate would have it, he ended up getting his wish, but probably not in the way he expected. 


In today’s episode of Gig Nightmares, Nathaniel tells all about the infamous onstage band breakup that would go on to become a viral video and land his band on Rob Dyrdek’s MTV show Ridiculousness. 

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]]> EP 16: The IRS Seized Our Album?! EP 16: The IRS Seized Our Album?! Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:37 GMT 49:34 6773795d97bec40ae97bbdfa true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-15-jimmy-waldo 6773795d97bec40ae97bbdfa 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-15-jimmy-waldo Jimmy Waldo (Alcatrazz, New England, etc) full 16 Jimmy Waldo is an American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer. He has recorded and performed with several notable rock and metal bands, including New England, Alcatrazz, Quiet Riot, Warlord, and Blackthorne. Over his 45+ year career, he’s traveled the world playing some of the biggest arenas opening for bands like KISS and worked with some of the biggest names in rock music.


In today’s episode, Jimmy tells a few of his Gig Nightmares, including driving 5 hours to a gig at a nonexistent club, breaking up fights between band members backstage, nearly being ousted from his own band, the unexplained disappearance of Alcatrazz’s first album master recordings, and much more.



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]]> Jimmy Waldo is an American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer. He has recorded and performed with several notable rock and metal bands, including New England, Alcatrazz, Quiet Riot, Warlord, and Blackthorne. Over his 45+ year career, he’s traveled the world playing some of the biggest arenas opening for bands like KISS and worked with some of the biggest names in rock music.


In today’s episode, Jimmy tells a few of his Gig Nightmares, including driving 5 hours to a gig at a nonexistent club, breaking up fights between band members backstage, nearly being ousted from his own band, the unexplained disappearance of Alcatrazz’s first album master recordings, and much more.



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]]> EP 15: The Maniacs of Rock EP 15: The Maniacs of Rock Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:37:00 678edbfe16bc7a8545fa640e true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-15-the-maniacs-of-rock 678edbfe16bc7a8545fa640e 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-15-the-maniacs-of-rock Dave Weakley and Gregg Malack (Teeze/Roughhouse) full 15 Teeze/Roughhouse is an American hair metal band from the 1980’s Philly Metal Scene, notable for their big manes of hair, loud amps, multi-color shredded outfits, guitar spins, blood spurting, stage antics, and tons of makeup. While signed to Columbia/Sony Records, they toured the United States opening for bands like Skid Row, Kix, Ace Frehley, Blue Oyster Cult, Cinderella, Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses, & Eddie Money. In addition to appearing in magazines like Faces, Hit Parader, Metal Edge, Kerrang, Raw, Metal Forces, Billboard, Circus, and RIP, their music has also had rotation on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball as well as placement in TV shows like General Hospital.


In today’s episode, bassist Dave Weakley and guitarist Gregg Malack tell stories from the wilder side of the 80’s, including drunken antics, fistfights in parking lots, fistfights onstage, stage antics gone wrong, and much more on Gig Nightmares.



PRE-ORDER THE BAND’S UPCOMING REISSUE:

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]]> Teeze/Roughhouse is an American hair metal band from the 1980’s Philly Metal Scene, notable for their big manes of hair, loud amps, multi-color shredded outfits, guitar spins, blood spurting, stage antics, and tons of makeup. While signed to Columbia/Sony Records, they toured the United States opening for bands like Skid Row, Kix, Ace Frehley, Blue Oyster Cult, Cinderella, Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses, & Eddie Money. In addition to appearing in magazines like Faces, Hit Parader, Metal Edge, Kerrang, Raw, Metal Forces, Billboard, Circus, and RIP, their music has also had rotation on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball as well as placement in TV shows like General Hospital.


In today’s episode, bassist Dave Weakley and guitarist Gregg Malack tell stories from the wilder side of the 80’s, including drunken antics, fistfights in parking lots, fistfights onstage, stage antics gone wrong, and much more on Gig Nightmares.



PRE-ORDER THE BAND’S UPCOMING REISSUE:

https://vanitymusicgroup.bigcartel.com/product/teeze-teeze



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]]> <![CDATA[EP 14: Which One's Ricky?]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:11 GMT 41:01 676e3042c82b0a641380f723 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-14-which-ones-ricky 676e3042c82b0a641380f723 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-14-which-ones-ricky full 14 Ricky and the Ricardo’s is not your average Schuylkill County cover band. Taking inspiration from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes with their rapid-fire punk interpretations of a wide range of songs, Ricky and the Ricardo's play the songs you didn't even know you wanted to hear and don’t want to admit you know all the words to.


From gigs in snowstorms, gigs being raided by LCB agents and state police, fill-in gigs with no monitors, and showing up to the wrong town for gigs, the Ricardo’s tell it all and finally answer the long-awaited question as to which one of them truly is Ricky.

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]]> Ricky and the Ricardo’s is not your average Schuylkill County cover band. Taking inspiration from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes with their rapid-fire punk interpretations of a wide range of songs, Ricky and the Ricardo's play the songs you didn't even know you wanted to hear and don’t want to admit you know all the words to.


From gigs in snowstorms, gigs being raided by LCB agents and state police, fill-in gigs with no monitors, and showing up to the wrong town for gigs, the Ricardo’s tell it all and finally answer the long-awaited question as to which one of them truly is Ricky.

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]]> EP 13: Sabotage! EP 13: Sabotage! Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:00:55 GMT 56:52 675bbae636a70d75b66c793b true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-13-sabotage 675bbae636a70d75b66c793b 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-13-sabotage Jawn Whitten (Shockwire, Super Quest) full 13 Jawn Whitten is the frontman of Shockwire, a heavy metal comedy band from northern Ontario. He’s known for creating viral content online, dating back to 2013 with the rock band Super Quest, and once again to new audiences with Shockwire songs like “I Drive the Speed Limit Cause There’s Drugs In The Car”.


In this week’s episode, Jawn tells us stories of sabotage, Peter Steele impersonators, bowel movements in venue bathrooms, Sebastian Bach’s drunken antics, and the reality of internet fame.


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]]> Jawn Whitten is the frontman of Shockwire, a heavy metal comedy band from northern Ontario. He’s known for creating viral content online, dating back to 2013 with the rock band Super Quest, and once again to new audiences with Shockwire songs like “I Drive the Speed Limit Cause There’s Drugs In The Car”.


In this week’s episode, Jawn tells us stories of sabotage, Peter Steele impersonators, bowel movements in venue bathrooms, Sebastian Bach’s drunken antics, and the reality of internet fame.


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]]> EP 12: The Worst Bus Driver in the Galaxy EP 12: The Worst Bus Driver in the Galaxy Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:25 GMT 30:46 67469537b505b826d73b25e1 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-12-the-worst-bus-driver 67469537b505b826d73b25e1 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-12-the-worst-bus-driver Brett Anspach (Galactic Empire, Monument of a Memory, Ultraviolent) full 12 Brett Anspach is a 25 year old multi-instrumentalist and producer from Pine Grove, PA. He got his start as a professional musician singing and playing guitar throughout the tristate area in his original band Ultraviolent, joining NJ deathcore outfit Monument of a Memory on drums for a national tour, and eventually touring the world as a guitarist with the Stars Wars-themed metal band Galactic Empire.


In today’s special fan-requested episode, Brett tells us of a recent Gig Nightmare encountered with Galactic Empire in which the band found themselves stuck with the worst bus driver in the galaxy (or at the very least, Rome).



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]]> Brett Anspach is a 25 year old multi-instrumentalist and producer from Pine Grove, PA. He got his start as a professional musician singing and playing guitar throughout the tristate area in his original band Ultraviolent, joining NJ deathcore outfit Monument of a Memory on drums for a national tour, and eventually touring the world as a guitarist with the Stars Wars-themed metal band Galactic Empire.


In today’s special fan-requested episode, Brett tells us of a recent Gig Nightmare encountered with Galactic Empire in which the band found themselves stuck with the worst bus driver in the galaxy (or at the very least, Rome).



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]]> EP 11: The Renovator EP 11: The Renovator Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:42 GMT 38:03 6736e08e84d1e023f7e1646d true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-11-the-renovator 6736e08e84d1e023f7e1646d 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-11-the-renovator Gene Babula (The Control Freaks, Hotshot, etc) full 11 Gene Babula is a bassist who’s played with bands like Hotshot, Bad Monkey, The Reckoning, and The Control Freaks. He’s been actively gigging in the PA/NJ music scene for decades, but Gene may be more well-known in some circles (and courtrooms) for how he’s dealt with certain unsatisfactory situations. 


From lodging his prized BC Rich bass through a club’s ceiling to smashing video poker machines, Gene tells it all and more on today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES.


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]]> Gene Babula is a bassist who’s played with bands like Hotshot, Bad Monkey, The Reckoning, and The Control Freaks. He’s been actively gigging in the PA/NJ music scene for decades, but Gene may be more well-known in some circles (and courtrooms) for how he’s dealt with certain unsatisfactory situations. 


From lodging his prized BC Rich bass through a club’s ceiling to smashing video poker machines, Gene tells it all and more on today’s episode of GIG NIGHTMARES.


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]]> EP 10: Bottle Rockets in the Basement EP 10: Bottle Rockets in the Basement Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:55 GMT 55:28 672046960eae0b8579b09392 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-10-todd-fogle 672046960eae0b8579b09392 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-10-todd-fogle Todd Fogle (Grey AM, Fully Loaded, etc) full 10 Todd Fogle is a drumming veteran with over 30 years underneath his sticks. He spent half a decade touring the U.S. with his recently reunited band, Grey AM. After retiring from touring he played with The Buttons, a regional garage rock band, and Reverend Blue Jeans, a power blues trio, for over a decade. He is currently the drummer for Fully Loaded and Kenny Jenkins & The Good Little Americans as well as a fill-in for gigs with other local artists.


In today’s episode, Todd tells some stories of his chaotic DIY touring days with Grey AM in the 90’s: gigs in boxing rings, gigs at Steve Aoki’s house, pyrotechnics in strangers’ basements, crashing on sketchy couches in old warehouses, heart-wrenching arguments over sandwiches, and much more on Gig Nightmares.


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]]> Todd Fogle is a drumming veteran with over 30 years underneath his sticks. He spent half a decade touring the U.S. with his recently reunited band, Grey AM. After retiring from touring he played with The Buttons, a regional garage rock band, and Reverend Blue Jeans, a power blues trio, for over a decade. He is currently the drummer for Fully Loaded and Kenny Jenkins & The Good Little Americans as well as a fill-in for gigs with other local artists.


In today’s episode, Todd tells some stories of his chaotic DIY touring days with Grey AM in the 90’s: gigs in boxing rings, gigs at Steve Aoki’s house, pyrotechnics in strangers’ basements, crashing on sketchy couches in old warehouses, heart-wrenching arguments over sandwiches, and much more on Gig Nightmares.


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]]> EP 9: A Monumental Task EP 9: A Monumental Task Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:10 GMT 50:31 670ab0ef9343c2d47a60aa78 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-9-a-monumental-task 670ab0ef9343c2d47a60aa78 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-9-a-monumental-task Jay Calise full 9 Jay Calise is known as "The Scenefather" in the local NY/NJ/CT metal scene. Being a lifelong fan of heavy metal and having fronted his own band Crimson Tears back in the 90’s, Jay is active in supporting the next generation of independent metal bands, such as NJ’s Monument of a Memory.


In today’s episode, Jay takes us behind-the-scenes of the chaotic videoshoot for Monument of a Memory’s ”Panic & Persuasion”, persevering through the band’s sets getting cut short, and other mishaps encountered while traveling for the band’s gigs.


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]]> Jay Calise is known as "The Scenefather" in the local NY/NJ/CT metal scene. Being a lifelong fan of heavy metal and having fronted his own band Crimson Tears back in the 90’s, Jay is active in supporting the next generation of independent metal bands, such as NJ’s Monument of a Memory.


In today’s episode, Jay takes us behind-the-scenes of the chaotic videoshoot for Monument of a Memory’s ”Panic & Persuasion”, persevering through the band’s sets getting cut short, and other mishaps encountered while traveling for the band’s gigs.


https://www.monumentofamemory.com/

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]]> EP 8: A Friend of Felix the Cat EP 8: A Friend of Felix the Cat Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:17 GMT 1:15:32 670573b1895ea409eaa9ac28 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-8-a-friend-of-felix-the-cat 670573b1895ea409eaa9ac28 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-8-a-friend-of-felix-the-cat Don Oriolo (Gloria Gaynor, Lisa Lisa, etc) full 8 Don Oriolo is an American artist, musician, and writer best known for his work in the music publishing industry and for overseeing the Felix the Cat cartoon franchise after his father, Felix co-creator Joe Oriolo, died in 1985. Oriolo was a head publishing executive at RSO Records, Twentieth Century Fox, April Blackwood Music - East Coast, CBS/Sony Records, Elvis Presley's Gladys Music and Hill and Range Music, and he worked as the vice president of Chappell/Intersong Music.


Some of his music publishing credentials include writing Jon Bon Jovi's first charted track, as well as signing Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman, and Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. He also wrote music and arranged and produced records for musicians including Doctor Hook, Meco, Robert Gordon, and more. He’s responsible for publishing the works of the Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Donna Summer and Casablanca Records, and was named Country Music Publisher of the Year for both 1978 and 1979.


In today’s interview, Don recounts some of the bizarre rules and bans he encountered working in NYC recording studios in the 70’s, a disastrous fill-in gig on Broadway, overseeing the production of the Broadway musical “The Wiz”, and navigating the music industry to get Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam to the top of the charts.



https://www.facebook.com/OrioloMusic/

https://bluearrowfarm.com/

https://oriologuitars.com/

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]]> Don Oriolo is an American artist, musician, and writer best known for his work in the music publishing industry and for overseeing the Felix the Cat cartoon franchise after his father, Felix co-creator Joe Oriolo, died in 1985. Oriolo was a head publishing executive at RSO Records, Twentieth Century Fox, April Blackwood Music - East Coast, CBS/Sony Records, Elvis Presley's Gladys Music and Hill and Range Music, and he worked as the vice president of Chappell/Intersong Music.


Some of his music publishing credentials include writing Jon Bon Jovi's first charted track, as well as signing Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman, and Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. He also wrote music and arranged and produced records for musicians including Doctor Hook, Meco, Robert Gordon, and more. He’s responsible for publishing the works of the Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Donna Summer and Casablanca Records, and was named Country Music Publisher of the Year for both 1978 and 1979.


In today’s interview, Don recounts some of the bizarre rules and bans he encountered working in NYC recording studios in the 70’s, a disastrous fill-in gig on Broadway, overseeing the production of the Broadway musical “The Wiz”, and navigating the music industry to get Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam to the top of the charts.



https://www.facebook.com/OrioloMusic/

https://bluearrowfarm.com/

https://oriologuitars.com/

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]]> EP 7: Disco Inferno EP 7: Disco Inferno Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:43 GMT 17:06 66d0a2a7f16c66f62d1536cf false https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-7-odell-mickens 66d0a2a7f16c66f62d1536cf 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-7-odell-mickens Odell Mickens (The Discoteks, The Trammps, etc) full 7 Odell Mickens is a bassist from New Jersey known as the bandleader of NJ-based disco outfit The Discoteks. He has toured with The Trammps, featuring Earl Young ("Disco Inferno") for over three decades, taking part in events like the Disco Explosion Tour featuring the likes of KC & the Sunshine Band, the Village People, Gloria Gaynor, Evelyn Champagne King and Sister Sledge. He has toured and entertained crowds around the country playing keyboards with WALLSTREET, writing many of Wallstreet's singles, including "Old School Music", "Closing Time" and "Finally Friday". One of his first bands in the early 80's, Exit Nine, opened for several national acts including Cool & the Gang, Patti Labelle, the Commodores, BP Express and the Trammps. Odell also performs with Macho Man, a tribute to the Village People.


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]]> Odell Mickens is a bassist from New Jersey known as the bandleader of NJ-based disco outfit The Discoteks. He has toured with The Trammps, featuring Earl Young ("Disco Inferno") for over three decades, taking part in events like the Disco Explosion Tour featuring the likes of KC & the Sunshine Band, the Village People, Gloria Gaynor, Evelyn Champagne King and Sister Sledge. He has toured and entertained crowds around the country playing keyboards with WALLSTREET, writing many of Wallstreet's singles, including "Old School Music", "Closing Time" and "Finally Friday". One of his first bands in the early 80's, Exit Nine, opened for several national acts including Cool & the Gang, Patti Labelle, the Commodores, BP Express and the Trammps. Odell also performs with Macho Man, a tribute to the Village People.


https://artistecard.com/thediscoteks

https://ultraartists.com/discoteks/

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]]> EP 6: The Handshake Deal EP 6: The Handshake Deal Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:03 GMT 1:15:16 66d0918ff16c66f62d1023b1 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-6-john-delowery 66d0918ff16c66f62d1023b1 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-6-john-delowery John DeLowery (Jeremy Edge Project) full 6 John DeLowery is a bassist from Northeastern Pennsylvania, is co-founder of the Bass Brothers’ Breakfast musicians networking group, and is head luthier/repairman at The Bassment. He’s currently performing on national stages with the Jeremy Edge Project and has also performed in acts such as Cool Daddy Groove, Those Guys, Bad Monkey, Yada Yada Yada, Guilty By Choice, Psycho Bettie, as well as touring throughout the U.S. with Jeremiah James.


John tells us some stories about getting stiffed by club owners, a Halloween gig gone terribly wrong, adventures with the Amish, and MORE on this week’s episode of Gig Nightmares.



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]]> John DeLowery is a bassist from Northeastern Pennsylvania, is co-founder of the Bass Brothers’ Breakfast musicians networking group, and is head luthier/repairman at The Bassment. He’s currently performing on national stages with the Jeremy Edge Project and has also performed in acts such as Cool Daddy Groove, Those Guys, Bad Monkey, Yada Yada Yada, Guilty By Choice, Psycho Bettie, as well as touring throughout the U.S. with Jeremiah James.


John tells us some stories about getting stiffed by club owners, a Halloween gig gone terribly wrong, adventures with the Amish, and MORE on this week’s episode of Gig Nightmares.



https://www.dekoentertainment.com/the-jeremy-edge-project

https://www.facebook.com/bassbrothersbreakfast

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]]> EP 5: The Power of Prog EP 5: The Power of Prog Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:29 GMT 1:10:37 66c4d8d26c0040a77239c9b7 false https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-5-mindmaze 66c4d8d26c0040a77239c9b7 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-5-mindmaze full 5 Siblings Sarah & Jeff Teets are the singer and guitarist duo in MindMaze, a four piece progressive/power metal band from the Lehigh Valley, PA. Since their formation in 2012, they've released 3 full-length albums as well as some singles and an EP that fuse elements of hard rock, traditional metal, progressive metal and power metal together to create a unique sound. Musically, MindMaze features powerful female vocals, melodic and memorable guitar hooks, taking inspiration from bands such as Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Savatage, Riot and Saxon. The band has focused on delivering 100% live, high energy performances filled with spontaneity. They've toured all over the US and Canada, including performing at the famed Whisky A-Go-Go in Los Angeles and legendary niche festival ProgPower USA in Atlanta. The band is currently working on their 4th full-length album due out in 2025.


In this interview, Sarah & Jeff give insight into some of the nightmares they’ve run into that come with being a touring metal band.



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]]> Siblings Sarah & Jeff Teets are the singer and guitarist duo in MindMaze, a four piece progressive/power metal band from the Lehigh Valley, PA. Since their formation in 2012, they've released 3 full-length albums as well as some singles and an EP that fuse elements of hard rock, traditional metal, progressive metal and power metal together to create a unique sound. Musically, MindMaze features powerful female vocals, melodic and memorable guitar hooks, taking inspiration from bands such as Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Savatage, Riot and Saxon. The band has focused on delivering 100% live, high energy performances filled with spontaneity. They've toured all over the US and Canada, including performing at the famed Whisky A-Go-Go in Los Angeles and legendary niche festival ProgPower USA in Atlanta. The band is currently working on their 4th full-length album due out in 2025.


In this interview, Sarah & Jeff give insight into some of the nightmares they’ve run into that come with being a touring metal band.



https://www.mindmazeband.com/

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]]> EP 4: Roll With the Changes EP 4: Roll With the Changes Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:45 GMT 1:04:02 66a7ea87b0c58fe7a24c5248 true https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-4-eric-ziegmont 66a7ea87b0c58fe7a24c5248 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-4-eric-ziegmont Eric Ziegmont (Sapphire, Cold Gin, etc) full 4 Eric Ziegmont is a singer/guitarist from Northeastern Pennsylvania. For over 20 years, Eric has co-led Sapphire, one of NEPA’s biggest 80’s tribute bands, as well as playing “The Starchild” Paul Stanley in the KISS tribute Cold Gin. He has been an actor and producer of several films and has had original music from his band State of Shock featured in several soundtracks. Throughout his career in the music industry, Eric roadied for notable rock acts such as Motorhead, Warrant, Slaughter, FireHouse, L.A. Guns, King’s X, Galactic Cowboys, Blue Oyster Cult, and Joan Jett.


In this episode, Eric talks about auditioning for and being invited to join 80’s radio-rock icons Survivor (“Eye of the Tiger”) in the late 90’s and how an ongoing trademark lawsuit canceled their European tour the night prior to their departure.

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]]> Eric Ziegmont is a singer/guitarist from Northeastern Pennsylvania. For over 20 years, Eric has co-led Sapphire, one of NEPA’s biggest 80’s tribute bands, as well as playing “The Starchild” Paul Stanley in the KISS tribute Cold Gin. He has been an actor and producer of several films and has had original music from his band State of Shock featured in several soundtracks. Throughout his career in the music industry, Eric roadied for notable rock acts such as Motorhead, Warrant, Slaughter, FireHouse, L.A. Guns, King’s X, Galactic Cowboys, Blue Oyster Cult, and Joan Jett.


In this episode, Eric talks about auditioning for and being invited to join 80’s radio-rock icons Survivor (“Eye of the Tiger”) in the late 90’s and how an ongoing trademark lawsuit canceled their European tour the night prior to their departure.

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]]> EP 3: Around the World With Millie Jackson EP 3: Around the World With Millie Jackson Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:20 GMT 30:56 667755ce4a59b40012f3d03f false https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-3-chuck-johnson 667755ce4a59b40012f3d03f 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-3-chuck-johnson Chuck Johnson (The Discoteks, Millie Jackson, etc) full 3 Chuck Johnson is a guitarist known for playing with NJ-based disco outfit The Discoteks. In this interview, Chuck talks about the decades he spent touring around the world with soul/R&B legend Millie Jackson and playing legendary venues like London’s Wembley Arena and New York’s Madison Square Garden.


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]]> Chuck Johnson is a guitarist known for playing with NJ-based disco outfit The Discoteks. In this interview, Chuck talks about the decades he spent touring around the world with soul/R&B legend Millie Jackson and playing legendary venues like London’s Wembley Arena and New York’s Madison Square Garden.


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https://ultraartists.com/discoteks/

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]]> EP 2: Take the Money and Run! EP 2: Take the Money and Run! Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:16 GMT 33:14 667749c5e315ff001209a9a1 false https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-2-eddie-collins 667749c5e315ff001209a9a1 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-2-eddie-collins full 2 Eddie Collins is a multi-instrumentalist and longtime disc jockey from Northeastern Pennsylvania. At age thirteen in 1970, Eddie was performing on Saturday nights with a variety trio, The Key 3, and also as a percussionist with the Hazleton Philharmonic Orchestra. Notable local NEPA acts Eddie performed with over the past few decades include 3zz a Crowd, The Collins Bunch, The Golden Age Of Rock & Roll Road Show, Tammany Hall, Jet, Sheriff Jones, Ryze, Ruff Boy, The Fat Cats, The Mojo Dogs, and The Mudflaps.

As lead vocalist / bass guitarist / producer for The Rocket 88’s, he appeared in concert with Jay & The Techniques, The Coasters, and Bill Haley’s Comets, and internationally on the Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Lines. Eddie has been privileged to have interviewed, emceed, and performed with many of rock and roll’s iconic artists, such as Ray Charles, The Guess Who, Tommy James, Pete Best, The Shangri-Las, and Chubby Checker, naming just a few from his extensive credit list of legendary celebrities.


In Feb.1978, Eddie received a phone call from veteran songwriter/producer Billy Carlucci, (Lesley Gore, 1910 Fruitgum Co., The Pixies Three) asking Eddie to recruit a backup band to go on tour with Danny and The Juniors. After meeting with Carlucci, and Joe Terry of the act, rehearsals were begun, but the deal fell thru. Months later, Frank Zangari, keyboardist for The Orlons, had forwarded Eddie’s materials to Philadelphia theatrical agent, Norman Joyce, of The Jolly Joyce Agency, offering Eddie a slot as drummer and musical director for an upcoming tour with The Drifters.


In this interview, Eddie gives a sneak-peak at a story from his upcoming memoir regarding his six months on tour with The Drifters.


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]]> Eddie Collins is a multi-instrumentalist and longtime disc jockey from Northeastern Pennsylvania. At age thirteen in 1970, Eddie was performing on Saturday nights with a variety trio, The Key 3, and also as a percussionist with the Hazleton Philharmonic Orchestra. Notable local NEPA acts Eddie performed with over the past few decades include 3zz a Crowd, The Collins Bunch, The Golden Age Of Rock & Roll Road Show, Tammany Hall, Jet, Sheriff Jones, Ryze, Ruff Boy, The Fat Cats, The Mojo Dogs, and The Mudflaps.

As lead vocalist / bass guitarist / producer for The Rocket 88’s, he appeared in concert with Jay & The Techniques, The Coasters, and Bill Haley’s Comets, and internationally on the Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Lines. Eddie has been privileged to have interviewed, emceed, and performed with many of rock and roll’s iconic artists, such as Ray Charles, The Guess Who, Tommy James, Pete Best, The Shangri-Las, and Chubby Checker, naming just a few from his extensive credit list of legendary celebrities.


In Feb.1978, Eddie received a phone call from veteran songwriter/producer Billy Carlucci, (Lesley Gore, 1910 Fruitgum Co., The Pixies Three) asking Eddie to recruit a backup band to go on tour with Danny and The Juniors. After meeting with Carlucci, and Joe Terry of the act, rehearsals were begun, but the deal fell thru. Months later, Frank Zangari, keyboardist for The Orlons, had forwarded Eddie’s materials to Philadelphia theatrical agent, Norman Joyce, of The Jolly Joyce Agency, offering Eddie a slot as drummer and musical director for an upcoming tour with The Drifters.


In this interview, Eddie gives a sneak-peak at a story from his upcoming memoir regarding his six months on tour with The Drifters.


https://www.eddiecollinsmusic.com/

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]]> <![CDATA[EP 1: 4,000 Miles from Home.. Where's the PA System??]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:00:29 GMT 36:38 667746104a59b40012f22eb2 true https://www.gloriacarpenter.net/ 667746104a59b40012f22eb2 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-1-gloria-carpenter full 1 Our inaugural episode of the podcast features vocalist and author Gloria Carpenter. Her vast experience includes performing with a variety of combos ranging from duos to large orchestras. She has worked on cruiseships, in cover bands, jazz trios, tribute acts, and country bands.


Gloria is currently performing with a high energy 80's dance band called  80's Revolution, a 3-girl "modern day Andrews Sisters" group called The Belle Tones, as well as a NJ-based country band called Nash East using her birth name, Gloria Lynn. She has toured with the Bob Seger tribute band Hollywood Nights as well as filling in with the 3-girl group Blu Lilly  who opened up for Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees. As a lead vocalist, she has worked with many of the top entertainment agencies in New York and has performed at many elite venues including the world famous Apollo Theater, the Plaza Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria and Merkin Hall at Lincoln Center. 


https://www.gloriacarpenter.net/

https://www.powerupyourdreams.com/

https://www.80srevolution-nj.com/


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]]> Our inaugural episode of the podcast features vocalist and author Gloria Carpenter. Her vast experience includes performing with a variety of combos ranging from duos to large orchestras. She has worked on cruiseships, in cover bands, jazz trios, tribute acts, and country bands.


Gloria is currently performing with a high energy 80's dance band called  80's Revolution, a 3-girl "modern day Andrews Sisters" group called The Belle Tones, as well as a NJ-based country band called Nash East using her birth name, Gloria Lynn. She has toured with the Bob Seger tribute band Hollywood Nights as well as filling in with the 3-girl group Blu Lilly  who opened up for Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees. As a lead vocalist, she has worked with many of the top entertainment agencies in New York and has performed at many elite venues including the world famous Apollo Theater, the Plaza Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria and Merkin Hall at Lincoln Center. 


https://www.gloriacarpenter.net/

https://www.powerupyourdreams.com/

https://www.80srevolution-nj.com/


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]]> EP 0: INTRO EP 0: INTRO Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:14 GMT 0:42 66773b303ab26800126b12ce false https://shows.acast.com/gig-nightmares/episodes/ep-0-intro 66773b303ab26800126b12ce 66771fd53ed1e0001200a1d7 ep-0-intro trailer

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