On this episode I am joined by rockstar guitarist Erik Ferentinos. Erik is known as lead guitarist for Stephen Pearcy, The Voice of Ratt and Bow Wow Wow. Having been described as Stephen's secret weapon, Erik is an extremely accomplished guitarist with a great history which we dive deep into. From the time Stephen Pearcy moved into the house across the street when Erik was a teenager, his early gigs with his first band Voodoo, having legendary The Doors guitarist Robbie Krieger play on one of hi...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 25
It's a privilege to be joined by veteran rocker Wax Mekanix on Concerts That Made Us this week. Waxim 'Wax' Ulysses Mekanix is an American Musician, songwriter, performer, painter and record producer with 40 years experience as a recording artist under his belt. As well as being a solo artist he is also a founding member of NWOBHM American cult rockers Nitro. Wax's vetted perspective and tested work can best be described as raw, bold, uncompromising, authentic and disconcerting. 'Mobocracy' is W...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week I am joined by Jack from Bad Counsel Podcast. Not only is Jack one of four comedic geniuses that make up Bad Counsel but he has also had some pretty unbelievable life experiences, especially when it comes to music and concerts. From the time he produced a Kiss concert while working as GM in arena football to the eye opening experience he had at a Red Hot Chilli Peppers concert, we discuss it all. Tune in to hear the wild stories of the famous musicians Jack has met and the many c...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week I am joined by Matty C from the excellent Astroleague Podcast. We delve into Matty's concert experiences and music influences growing up in Australia. You can find out more about The AtroLeague Podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/astroleaguepodcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3kMA2yjf2gNnRUBPZLlInW?si=hJz-dt3BSLm-Hw_MKoCZkA https://anchor.fm/astro-league Find us here: https://www.concertsthatmadeus.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ctmu/message Become a member ...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On this episode I am joined by the very talented JDK from Irish rock/metal band Agency Panic. Agency Panic are a 4 piece band hailing from Wexford with rocking tunes and stunning visuals they have all the ingredients to be the next big thing on the rock scene. On this episode we learn all about Agency Panic. We discuss JDK's concert experiences, influences and modern society as a whole. And please remember "not to forget to panic your sense of self agency" Find Agency Panic here: https://www.ins...
May 20, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
What's that coming over the hill?Its Concerts That Made Us with The Automatic. That's right this week I'm chatting with Rob and Iwan from one of the biggest bands to come out of Wales in the mid 2000s. This is probably the definitive interview with The Automatic. There is not much we don't cover in this episode so if you are a fan or not you're going to come away with some information you may not have known before.Links for The Automatic:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theautomaticofficial...
May 13, 2021•2 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This week I'm chatting with Sean from Dublin based indie rock band Wild Tibetan Monks.In this incredibly fun episode we discuss the history of the band, their time exploring Australia, concert experiences and Sean breaks all the rules by giving us an insight into his rock and roll lifestyle.Warning Wild Tibetan Monks are highly addictive. They are bound to be the next biggest band to come out of Ireland.Find out more about Wild Tibetan Monks here:https://www.instagram.com/wildtibetanmonkshttps:/...
May 10, 2021•2 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week I'm chatting with very good friend of the show Copper Kelly.Copper is a rising star in the Irish country music scene and also has his own podcast called Folkin' Around Podcast. With influences such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard to name a few combined with his Irish roots you're in for a unique and very pleasurable listening experience with each one of Copper's songs.A self confessed metalhead, we explore his concert experiences having seen some of the...
May 03, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This Week I am joined by radio host Bill Troveski from The Way Podcast. We have a great conversation about Bill's love of hip hop and rap music and the many concerts he has been to within the genre. The Way Podcast is an interview show where Bill chats with various experts on their specialized knowledge.Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/TheWayPodcastContact us at [email protected] us on:Facebookwww.facebook.com/TheconcertsthatmadeusInstagramwww.instagram.com/concertsthatmade...
Apr 26, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 17
You can put episodes into many different categories. To me this episode would go into the category of special. Aside from being an award winning singer/songwriter who is a breath of fresh air and a throwback to the guitar slingers of the sixties and seventies I learned that Aliza Hava is an amazing human being with a beautiful soul. If you take a look at her university years it's clear to see that she has always been about making a difference and being a voice of change through her music. While ...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week I chat with Ellis, Aidan and James of punk band Fears of Abandonment. Formed in 2015 by brother Ellis and Aidan Holland, They are the oldest group in their local music collective known as the Chow Mein Triad. The band started of playing pop punk covers at their high school in Pasadena but quickly evolved to writing their own material. In 2017 they were joined by bassist James Fall and they began branching out to larger and larger venues. Mixing dark and woeful lyrics with upbeat pop ho...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week I chat with Beth Martinez about her company Danger Village and what its like to work in the music industry.Beth founded Danger Village PR in 2007 to promote emerging artists that she had faith in. After fourteen years of sustained success, she continues to thrive in publicizing artists and music that speaks to her, with the goal of cultivating the careers of exceptional artists that call Danger Village their homeBeth's relationships in the music business run deep and cross the boundari...
Apr 01, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week I chat with Peter from Irish rock bands Hail form Russia and Bidding War. Peter plays multiple instruments and is a very talented lyricist with influences such as Muse, Arctic Monkey's, Nirvana and Manic Street Preachers and with years of experience playing in bands turning him into an extremely talented well rounded musician. In this episode we chat about song writing, concerts, Nirvana, U2, Kurt Cobain and moon landing conspiracy theories and much much more. You don't want to miss it...
Mar 29, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 13
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS NO MUSIC. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY TO HEAR THE VERSION WITH MUSICOn this episode I chat with Daniel, Paul and Justin from Vennacava. Vennacava are a rock band based in Montreal, Canada. They have a true passion and enormous dedication to their craft. We chat about the music scene in Montreal, what it takes to be in a band, music taste, cars and much more. If you ever wondered what it's like to be in a band this is the episode for you. You can find out more here about Vennacava her...
Mar 22, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 12
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS NO MUSIC. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY TO HEAR THE MUSIC VERSIONThis week I chat with Stefano from the Cappuccino@6 podcast about his concert memories. It's a really chill episode and if you have ever wondered what its like to go to a concert in Italy this is the episode for you.You can find Stefano's podcast at:https://www.instagram.com/cappuccinoat6https://open.spotify.com/show/0r2x0ioYjLayGyTB3R4LTQ?si=qfNq9IrEQJKnUxxmXMKttQContact us at [email protected] us on:Fac...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 11
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS NO MUSIC. TO HEAR THE EPISODE WITH MUSIC LISTEN ON SPOTIFY My guest this week is Tommy Pappas from The New Dad Pod. He has some of the greatest concert stories I've heard and I can' wait for you to hear them. This episode is our 10th episode and to mark the occasion I'm debuting the new Concerts That Made Us theme tune. Concerts That Made Us is now a Proud member of the TKOK Podcast Network. Make sure to join the TKOK Podcast Network group on Facebook for all the late...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 10
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS NO MUSIC. TO HEAR THE VERSION WITH MUSIC LISTEN ON SPOTIFY.Tune into the second part of Her Mate Dave and his Drumsticks where we follow up with Emma to find out more about her concert experiences. Hear about her obsession with an Irish rock-star and how she answers lifes most important music questions. This week on Concerts That Made Us.The track-list for this episode is as follows:1. Heroes and Ghosts - The Coronas2. I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys3. Back in ...
Mar 08, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Listen on Spotify to hear the version with music included Join me as I delve into Emma's Concert life. Experience her highs and lows. Hear about how she met her very famous friend, her run in with Mr. Pink Cowboy Hat and much more this week on Concerts That Made Us. Contact us at [email protected]. Follow us on: Facebook - @theconcertsthatmadeus Instagram - Concerts That Made Us Podcast Twitter - @Concertsus --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ctmu/m...
Feb 21, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2
To hear the version of this episode with music included listen on Spotify. This week I had the pleasure of talking to Princess Positive aka Stephanie. Stephanie is a huge fan of the heavy metal genre so this episode is a must for every metalhead. She is very qualified to give her opinion as she has a degree in vocal performance and also comes from a very musical family with a few notable mentions in her family history. We get technical about Metal singers and hear some great stories. Contact us ...
Feb 18, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
***NSFW*** Wet your whistle in anticipation of Episode 2. Full episode only available on Spotify. Contact us at [email protected]. Follow us on: Facebook - @theconcertsthatmadeus Instagram - Concerts That Made Us Podcast Twitter - @Concertsus --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ctmu/message Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/concerts-that-made-us . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 02, 2021•5 min
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