This week Brian is joined by Kaylene and Lauren from Goldthread. Goldthread are an alternative rock/dark pop female-fronted band based in Cleveland, Ohio Goldthread has taken their rock and roll souls together with their honest lyricism and catchy melodies to repair their broken pieces and create dynamic, sweeping music straight from their heart. Influenced by bands such as Pvris, Emarosa, and I the Mighty. Genre-fluid, melodic, and thoughtfully incisive, Goldthread aims to connect with other lo...
Mar 17, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This week Brian is joined by Ron Poisson of Cult of individuality and Tempest. TEMPEST is not your conventional band. The project came together among conversations between friends during the height of the Covid Pandemic. The Project is comprised of five members -- Ron Poisson, as lead singer, drummer Will Hunt of Evanescence, guitarists Doc Coyle and Chris Cain, and bassist Kyle Konkiel, all from Bad Wolves. Ron Poisson is the owner of the Clothing Brand “Cult of Individuality,” which has become...
Mar 10, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This week Brian is joined by Todd Smith.Todd Smith is an American vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist who most notably fronts the band Dog Fashion Disco. He is currently involved with the bands Polkadot Cadaver, Knives Out!, Beyond Paranoid, and his solo project El-Creepo!.Combining many different music styles (1960s psychedelic, jazz, piano recital, heavy metal, circus music and vocals, among others) Dog Fashion Disco is primarily considered an avant-garde metal and alternative metal band. The ...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 23
This week Brian is joined by Aryn Black, Lead singer of Scorpion Child. Scorpion child is an American rock band based in Austin, Texas. Formed in 2006, the band has experienced frequent lineup changes. They are signed to the German-based independent label Nuclear Blast and worked with Grammy-nominated producer Chris “Frenchie” Smith on their two albums. Their music has been compared to Led Zeppelin, Uriah Heep, Rainbow, and Black Sabbath, and the band also cited Krautrock and doom metal bands li...
Feb 24, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This week Brian is joined by Chris McLernon. Chris is known for bands such as Cold Sweat, Cold Gin and Saigon Kick but he is here this week to share details on his new project Panic Boom. This band of brothers was formed in 1994 when drummer Phil Varone parted ways with Saigon Kick setting out to form a new group. Varone, called life-long friends Tony Cortese (guitar), Randy Bates (vocals), and Saigon Kick bandmate, Bass Player Chris McLernon. Guitarist Sean Martin would complete the lineup. Pan...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week Brian is joined by singer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist, producer and TikTok star Alex Millar. Alex is the core member of alt rock band Vattica. Based in Los Angeles, California the band has played legendary venues such as The Viper Room, The Roxy Theatre, The Troubadour and Whisky A Go Go. In 2015 they were signed to Another Century Records. This however was not the answer to their prayers and the next few years did not go as expected. As well as being an accomplished musician Al...
Feb 10, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This week Brian is joined by Ross Harding. Ross Harding is a South African blues rock musician from Johannesburg. He is known for his fusion of blues and rock music with strong elements of grunge and 90’s rock, displaying a rich and versatile vocal tone as a singer, and strong ability as a guitarist. His songwriting style blends classic rock, blues, alternative and hard rock. In 2017 Harding formed the blues rock band, Black Harbour, with fellow musician Kevin Hughes, and has made local and inte...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Join Brian this week as he pays tribute to one of the greatest rockstars. From his birth to his death discover the high points and low points and hopefully learn some things you didn't know before. Find CTMU here: https://linktr.ee/Concertsthatmadeus If you would like to support the show you can do so by rating/reviewing us on Itunes and Spotify or by signing up at https://www.patreon.com/Concertsthatmadeus and you will gain access to a range of benefits including video versions of t...
Jan 27, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This week Brian is joined by Keenan from Acid Magus.Acid Magus is an experimental rock outfit from Pretoria, South Africa. Doom, stoner, punk, psych, andclassic rock are all common themes. As huge fans of the rock greats (Zeppelin, Sabbath), stoner/desertrock behemoths (Kyuss, Sleep) as well as the tripped out psychedelic stylings of modern “psych” bandslike Slift. Acid Magus take inspiration from all kinds of great music, spanning the entire gamut from 60sHendrix/The Doors to Hawkwind and Scorp...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This week Brian is joined by Merlin. MERLIN's eccentric roots come from far and wide. Born and raised in Germany and Albania before settling in Boston, she has embraced her European story as an influence and cornerstone for her life and sound. At a young age, she used music as a means to learn English; and from that, began a euphoric musical exploration that became a career. She isn't just an edgy-pop artist; MERLIN conducts her distinctive sound through a marque of mystery, beauty and poe...
Jan 13, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week Brian is joined by Danny No No from Big Eleanor Records. Topics covered include: Danny No No's music influences and career. The process of setting up Big Eleanor Records. The day to day of running a record label. Homemade Ski Mask. Music included in this episode: Back on my Bullshit - Homemade Ski Mask Outro - Shaw Calhoune Find Big Eleanor Records here: https://www.instagram.com/bigelrecords Find CTMU here: https://linktr.ee/Concertsthatmadeus If you would like to support the show you...
Jan 06, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week Brian is joined by Robbie Kowal AKA Motion Potion AKA MoPo Robbie Kowal, also known by his professional names Motion Potion or MoPo, is an American DJ, record producer, and concert promoter. Known for blending electronic music with the genres of funk, hip hop, and psychedelic rock, he first started mixing live in 1995. After moving to San Francisco in 1997, he co-founded the concert promotion company Sunset Promotions or SunsetSF in 2001, which becam...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week Brian is joined by singer-songwriter and podcaster Calvin Smith.Calvin has a very interesting podcast called Unquestionable with Calvin Smith. It is all about exploring ancient technology. As a musician he has been playing for 15 years and performing for 4 years. Stick around to hear his debut song "Empty Room" at the end of the episode.Topics covered include:Ancient TechnologyEgyptAtlantisCalvin's Music Career.Find Calvin here:https://linktr.ee/CalvinSmithFind CTMU here:https://linktr...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This week Brian is joined by MNERVA. MNERVA talks too much and isn’t afraid to admit it. With his witty lyrics, honest delivery, and energetic production, MNERVA has forged his own lane in the Alternative scene by fusing his rock, hip hop, and musical theatre influences into a cohesive sound. Originally hailing from Germantown, Maryland, MNERVA moved to Nashville in 2015 to hone his craft and debuted as a hip hop artist in early 2020 after going viral by writing a jukebox musical based on the ca...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week Brian is joined by Arno Carstens, solo musician, artist and lead singer of Springbok Nude GirlsThe Springbok Nude Girls (a.k.a. the Nudies, or the Nude Girls) is a rock band from Cape Town, South Africa. An alternative rock band, the Nude Girls introduced punk rock, ska, acid jazz and heavy metal into their songs, introducing a new world of music to the youth of South Africa in the mid-to-late 1990s.They played their first big gig in September 1994 in Stellenbosch. Since then, the Nude...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week Brian is joined by David Austin.From California to New England and even the southern states, David Austin goes where the music takes him. No gimmicks, no facade; he is a bonafide artist and genuine in his approach with sneakers on the ground, gaining fans one city at a time. "Traveling the country to play in concert parking lots has taught me a lot," says Austin. "Playing music for people breaks down any barriers and allows you to connect with complete strangers. The more you give to p...
Dec 02, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This week Brian is joined by Butch, Lester and Otis from Six Time LosersSix Time Losers is the band that country music didn't know it needed. They are intricate, organic and genuine – they are who they are; infectious with a distinct sound that creates die hard fans.They have shared the stage with the likes of Gary Allan, American Aquarium, Langhorne Slim and more, and there is no stopping this train.Bringing a big band feel to southern rock, Six Time Losers has released their newest album Only ...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This week Brian is joined by Andy Dowling, podcaster and Bassist for Australia's biggest heavy metal band Lord. Lord was born out of a rebranding/reshuffle of legendary metal band Dungeon in 2005. Originally as a project to release a wider range of music that they felt wasn't right for Dungeon. Lord is made up of LT - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Mark Furtner - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals, Andy Dowling - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals. They have since gone on to play with Megadeath, Queensrÿche, Night...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 8
It is a privilege and an honor for Brian to be joined by Jasmin St Claire on this weeks episode. A cultural Icon, adult film star, actress, pro wrestler and music journalist, Jasmin shot to fame as "America's most controversial sex symbol" in the late 1990s after appearing in top selling adult films and quickly became one of the most successful adult film stars ever. With her outlaw rock star image, humor and ability to mock her own stardom she became one of the highest rated guests on How...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This episode is a swapcast with Copper's Corner Podcast. Brian had the pleasure of appearing as a guest on the show and discussing the life of one of his favorite singers of all time Elvis Presley. Tune in to hear all about Elvis's career including some information you won't hear in the documentaries. Copper's Corner Podcast is an amazing podcast and I urge you all to subscribe and listen. Find Coppers Corner Podcast here: https://linktr.ee/copperscornerpodcast Find us at: https://linktr.ee/Conc...
Nov 04, 2021•2 hr 48 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This week Brian is joined by Marx Morta and Rich from The Sixth Letter. The Sixth Letter are one of the most exciting bands coming out of the UK at the moment. Blending a range of influences to form their own unique sound and with a very interesting approach to marketing, they are soon to be the most talked about band this year. On this episode they discuss The ten year history of the band The recent reshuffle of the lineup Releasing all their singles over a period of 12 weeks The comparison to ...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week Brian is joined by renowned award winning Afrobeat sensation Teedeevee.Teedeevee is a musician, lyricist, performer and composer from Lagos, Nigeria. Active since 2014 he has gone on to win the award for best upcoming artist in Africa 2017 and strives to become an International household name.In this episode we learn all about Teedeevee including The struggles he has overcome. The Nigerian/African music scene. How he manages to break into the international music scene. How it feels to ...
Oct 21, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week Brian is joined by Gregg from Bad Counsel. they discuss Greggs concert experiences including Woodstock, seeing Rush numerous times and much much more.Make sure to stay tuned to the end to hear the latest single "Head" by the great Wax Mekanix. Make sure to show him some love.https://open.spotify.com/track/36S93Ay43TXqmuWfUlzjoV?si=ea16308c2c05478chttps://www.instagram.com/waxmekanix/Find Gregg here:https://www.instagram.com/gregg_bad.counsel/Bad Counsel:https://www.instagram.com/bad.co...
Oct 14, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome to part 2. This week we pick up where we left off with Joseph from rock band Among War and podcasts such as The Cognitive Discourse and Basic Ass Dudes. Hear all about Joseph's thoughts on podcasting and the many encounters he has had with famous bands throughout his time as a musician. You can find more about Joseph here: The Cognitive Discourse https://thecognitivediscoursepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecognitivediscourse/ Facebook Group https://www.face...
Oct 07, 2021•2 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 2. This week Brian is joined by Joseph from rock band Among War and podcasts such as The Cognitive Discourse and Basic Ass Dudes. Hear all about Joseph's thoughts on podcasting and the many encounters he has had with famous bands throughout his time as a musician. You can find more about Joseph here:The Cognitive Discoursehttps://thecognitivediscoursepodcast.buzzsprout.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thecognitivediscourse/Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/729...
Sep 30, 2021•2 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week for the season finale Brian is joined by the most in demand musician in rock music Ilan Rubin. The youngest person ever inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and drummer for Nine Inch Nails and Angels and Airwaves. They discuss Ilan's latest solo release, why he decided to drop the moniker "The New Regime" and start performing as Ilan Rubin. Learn about his influences and early gigs and Ilan shares a never before heard story with Brian about an incident that could have cost him ...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This week Brian joined by Mark from Kilkenny based rock band Star Comedy Democrats. Tune in to hear all about this exciting band, we take a listen to their song Roll the Dice and are treated to a very special live acoustic performance of their song Imitation Road. We explore Mark's very interesting concert experiences including following Pearl Jam on their European Tour taking in 7 Countries including England, Italy, Poland and Germany. Find out which performance on tour was the best and i...
Sep 02, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This week I am joined by Bam Bam from the General Public Podcast Randomness with Bam Bam as we delve into some wild concert experiences.You can Find out more about Bam Bam here:https://www.instagram.com/generalpublic.podcast/https://linktr.ee/GeneralPublicPodcastRWBBFind us at:www.concertsthatmadeus.com--- 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....
Jul 15, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This week I am joined by Ivan "Funkboy" Bodley. Ivan has had an unbelievable career to date. He has played with 50 rock and roll hall of fame inductees and is himself an inductee of the blues hall of fame. He is the ideal guest to have on Concerts That Made Us. From his introduction to concerts, seeing Donny Osmond, missing the chance to see Ike and Tina Turner to being a member of not one but three bands while in high-school gaining the adoration of fellow students. He then went on to work on c...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This week I am joined by Irish singer songwriter Colm Gavin. We dive into Colm's experiences playing concerts, his influences, the Irish music scene and much more. Colm Gavin is a 28 year old Dublin singer/songwriter currently signed to BEO Records home to The First Lady of Celtic Music Moya Brennan. Colm's first two solo releases (Your Endless Slumber/A Voice For The Urban Darlings) both reached reached number 1 in the Irish Charts at the time of their release Singles from his debut album have ...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 26
