On this episode Brian is joined by Draven and Brian from Bullet to the Heart. After facing life’s trials firsthand, 4 Piece Alt-Metal/Hard Rock band Bullet to the Heart was inspired to write music to help others through the issues the challenged them; Mental illness, addiction, and personal identity. Their studio music demonstrates the range, technique, and song writing ability that has been played on world-renowned radio stations and has been featured on Spotify and Apple music playlists. A loc...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 12
On this episode Brian is joined by indie pop artist Kingsley. Pop artist, beauty mogul and entrepreneur, Kingsley does it all. Kingsley’s unique and unforgettable voice will warm you up and melt you down. Her presence is captivating and overwhelming, she sings only on her personal experiences of life, love, and her journey of becoming Kingsley. Kingsley doesn’t just stick with one genre, her vocal can do anything - her song are influenced by pop to R&B and anything in between! Kingsley has been ...
Sep 15, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 11
On this episode Brian is joined by Kel Adore Kel Adore radiates a rare authenticity and sheer talent for revealing the deepest parts of human emotion through intimate storytelling and lyricism. Her mission is simple: to uncover truth and help people feel understood. Enticing in delivery and raw in message, the LA-based pop artist & model doesn’t aim to merely entertain, but to feed the soul. On this episode Brian and Kel Adore discuss: The new single 'Still a Child' What's important to Kel Kel's...
Sep 08, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Welcome to August's highlights. If you missed any of the episodes in August, this episode is for you. Guests include: Utopiafest https://www.utopiafest.com/ The Midnight Devils https://www.themidnightdevils.com/ https://www.facebook.com/themidnightdevils https://www.instagram.com/the_midnight_devils/ https://twitter.com/MidnightDevils https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGu_DsfHbzI9clQ0VrJRxw Dave Browne - Picturehouse https://www.picturehouse.ie/ https://www.facebook.com/PictureHouse.ie/ https://...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 11 min
This week Brian is joined by Chad and Mark from Rivetskull. It would be easy to call RivetSkull a traditional heavy metal band. But they are so much more than that. RivetSkull has taken the very roots of heavy metal and forged it into something new and fresh. Spawned from the same DNA that created the beasts that roamed the dark valleys of Birmingham, the foothills of the Cascades, and the plains of Texas, there’s no denying RivetSkull’s heavy metal heritage. This is hard-hitting mus...
Sep 01, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 9
On this episode Brian is joined by Steph O Sullivan of Greywind. Greywind are an alternative rock duo from Killarney in Ireland formed by siblings Steph and Paul O'Sullivan. In their first 40 shows as a band they have already achieved playing some of the biggest festivals in the world, including Reading and Leeds Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Download Festival, Rock Am Ring and have supported the likes of You Me At Six, Thrice and in December 2019 played a sold out arena show with The Corona...
Aug 25, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 8
On this episode Brian is joined by Alex Muller of We Kill Cowboys. Based in Cape Town, We Kill Cowboys is a four piece psychedelic rock/grunge/punk/folk band. The brainchild of singer-songwriter and tattoo artist Alex Muller. During a lockdown in 2020 Alex put together a collection of songs for her first solo EP, entitled Let it Burn. The EP was recorded by long-time friend and fellow musician (and legend in the Cape Town underground scene) Jon Shaban at STFD studios. A record deal with STFD and...
Aug 23, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This week Brian is joined by Dave Browne of Picturehouse. Dublin band Picturehouse is the brainchild of Dave. One of the most successful Irish bands during the 90s/00s, they had a number of hits including 'Heavenly Day', 'Sunburst' and 'Everybody Loves My Girl' with Sunburst going on to become the most played song on Irish radio in 1998. The band toured extensively, sharing the stage with the likes of Big Country, Bon Jovi, The Saw Doctors, Texas, The Corrs, Mel C, Alice Cooper and Meatloaf. In ...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In memory of Jack we decided to re-release this episode. Jack left a lasting impression on Concerts That Made Us and he will be missed. In this episode Jack's personality and great sense of humor really come across as he and Brian discuss his concert experiences and how big a part music played in his life. Bad Counsel: https://www.instagram.com/bad.counsel/ https://open.spotify.com/show/4IbVovCAFwP6117U7U6JGI?si=B2yveDQMT2G7hZc3FRNMzg&dl_branch=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ct...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min
This week Brian is joined by Sam Spade, lead singer of The Midnight Devils. The Midnight Devils are a high-energy band that takes glam rock to modern places. Hailing from Omaha, NE, and Chicago, IL, the power-trio consists of Sam Spade on bass and vocals, Chris ‘Sniper’ Hineline on guitar, and Jimmy Mess on drums. The Midnight Devils have toured as the direct support act for UK rock legends The Quireboys in early 2020, supported Yngwie Malmsteen in Florida and Detroit, opened for Enuff Z’n...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This week Brian is joined by Travis and Wayne, the founders of UTOPiAfest. This year UTOPiAFest takes place on October 14-15, 2022. Set in the hills of Reveille Park Ranch , a 1,300-acre adventure ranch outside of Burnet, Texas, UTOPiAfest lives up to its utopian name in nearly every regard – their manifesto can attest. The family-friendly festival prides itself in creating a quality over quantity experience, complete with non-overlapping stages, a generous BYOB policy, ample land for campi...
Aug 04, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Welcome to July's highlights. If you missed any of the episodes in July, this episode is for you.Guests include: Asfixia Socialhttps://www.asfixiasocial.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asfixiasocial/ https://www.instagram.com/asfixiasocial/Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Bandhttps://www.facebook.com/themidnightrevivalband https://www.instagram.com/themidnightrevivalband/ https://twitter.com/revivalmidnight https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhwVvL8wLIeQ2jeJ2yL4gwTodd McCartyhttps://bandbuilder...
Aug 03, 2022•56 min
This week Brian is joined by Jay Bones of South African punk rock legends FUZIGISH. On 29th April 2022 Fuzigish released their commanding self titled album to mark the bands 25th anniversary. Lined with their signature horns, pounding drums, rock solid bass & riff heavy leanings, the album has a sonic ferocity that will satiate established fans and stealthy reach for new fans alike. On this fun-packed episode Jay and Brian discuss: Why the time was right for a new album and the recording p...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This week Brian is joined by Todd McCarty. When it comes to the music industry Todd has done it all. Raised in the suburbs of Washington DC on a steady diet of 80’s hardcore punk, Todd is a music industry vet currently living in Japan with his wife and daughter. He credits driving a taxi with getting his music business career off the ground. In 1998 while listening to music between fares, he plotted his future one cab driver confessional at a time. He’s been a drummer, a tour manager, label exec...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 2
On this episode Brian is joined by Joe Mansman from Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band. Tune in to hear all about their latest release 'Take It Easy', the history of the band and much more.Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band are a blistering display of dangerously skilled rock and rollers. Their spirited stompers offer an essence of familiarity to listeners while rarely veering off the road less traveled, and having enough hooks to draw you in like air to the lungs. The group never ...
Jul 14, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 1
On this special episode Brian caught up with Brazilian rockers Asfixia Social ahead of their European and UK tour.After a series of successful shows in 2019, São Paulo based bruisers Asfixia Social are heading back to Europe and the UK for their Planet Is Alive 2022 tour, consisting of 20 performances in England, Holland, Germany, France and Scotland, between July and August.The Band will return to the iconic Rebellion (August 6), the biggest punk festival in the world, held in the English city ...
Jul 10, 2022•43 min
On this episode Brian answers your most asked questions and plays a selection of his favourite songs that have been featured on the show.Tracklist:1. Panic Boom - Revolution2. Agency Panic - Panic3. Bellwether - Mild Hearts4. Wild Tibetin Monks - Cartoons5. Wax Mekanix - All Freaks6. Lord - United7. Bidding War - You've Gone too Far8. Venrez - Show Me9. Kat & Mark Haze - Wolves10. MoPo - Funky Hits Wrecked11. Springbok Nude Girls - Crystal BallSpecial thanks to:Lets Talk Entertainment Podcasthtt...
Jun 26, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Welcome to May's Highlights. If you missed any of the episodes throughout May then this episode is for you. In this episode you will get a taste of all four episodes.Guests:Jim Hustwit - Composer/Producer - Larp Music:https://www.larpmusic.com/ http://jimhustwit.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LarpMusic/ https://www.instagram.com/jimhustwit/ Find Jim's Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sync-music-matters-podcast/id1603217855 https://open.spotify.com/show/1paOgW6nctFTWHOQk6FEp2?si...
Jun 02, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 36
This week Brian is joined by Artie and Darren from Damn Your Eyes. Since its inception, New York metal band Damn Your Eyes has been on a tear and taking no prisoners. The crushing lineup consists of Artie Alexander (guitars, vocals), Oddie McLaughlin (bass), Darren Markoff (drums, formerly of Korotory), Gabriel "Gabby" Abularach (guitars), and Kenny Vincent Jr. (vocals). Together, the men make Damn Your Eyes into a Monster Metal Machine. With a thunderous rhythm section, dueling guitar...
May 26, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 35
This week Brian is joined by Becky and Rob from Dystopica. Dystopica is a heavy metal band from Connecticut, US. Dystopica was formed in 2019 by Becky Brideau. The band’s lineup is Becky Brideau on vocals, Rob Muller on guitars, and Erich Bender on drums. Dystopica has a distinct sound blending hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal, and progressive metal. The band’s music includes melodic, harmonizing guitar riffs and powerful female vocals. Influenced by classic heavy metal, Dystopic...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 34
On this episode of Concerts That made us Brian is joined by Giuliana Amaral of BAND,Inc. BAND, Inc. is a heavy rock band based out of Boston, Massachusetts. This hell-raising band brings their all to every show, every venue, and every stage that they play on. Combining their love for rock music, their ambitious personalities, and a unified dream of bringing their music for all to hear, BAND, Inc. is truly a force on stage. Formed by lead vocalist/bassist Giuliana Lucia Amaral in 2018, BAND, Inc....
May 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 32
This Week Brian is joined by Jim Hustwit.Do you remember the Crazy Frog song? Jim was the person responsible for getting it to #1 in the Charts back in 2005. Jim often jokes that he is now making reparations for crimes against music.Jim's music journey began as a child sitting in assembly watching a fellow student play Wombles of Wimbledon on the clarinet. Amazed that somebody could recreate a well known song, Jim begged his mother for a clarinet. Once he hit his teen years he began playing elec...
May 12, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Welcome to April's HighlightsIf you missed out on any of this months episodes, this one is for you. In this episode you will get a taste of all 4 episodes.Guests:Lucy Kruger and the Lost Boys:https://www.facebook.com/LucyKrugerOfficialhttps://www.instagram.com/lucy_kruger/https://www.youtube.com/user/LucyKrugerOtherMade 2 Rise:https://made2risemusic.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzf-rKo_a_7_i8ffbhx8DQ/featuredhttps://www.facebook.com/made2riseYesterday's Concert:https://www.yesterdayscon...
Apr 30, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 31
This week Brian id joined by Nate and Isaac from Bellwether.Nate and Isaac have a long history of playing music together, going all the way back to the 8th grade. They began playing Nirvana and Greenday covers to eventually playing in a band called Joy in Tomorrow/Stadiums for 7 years. During this time they played support for Angels and Airwaves.Fast forward to 2020, as a result of Nate being displaced back to Atlanta due to the pandemic, the duo began creating music together again and formed Be...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This week Brian is joined by Lance from Yesterday's Concert Podcast. Yesterday’s Concert is a scripted, highly produced podcast that is framed as a concert review but tells a story more like a novel. The phrase nonfiction that reads like fiction is probably more apt. Each episode is focused on one concert that either shaped our host’s musical identity or shares an unusual adventure. What he wants to come through each episode is his gratitude and love for live music. Lance started the podca...
Apr 21, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This week Brian is joined by Rio from Made 2 Rise, Hailing from the greater Baltimore, Maryland area, Made 2 Rise is a hard rock/metal band that has few limitations. Formerly known as Madison Rising, Made 2 Rise changed their name after much consideration following the passing of founder Rich Mgrdechian. With a fan base made of some of the most loyal fans in the country, Made 2 Rise feels that they are able to stretch boundaries, as noted by their latest EP release "EP.I.DEMIC” released May 2021...
Apr 14, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 29
This week Brian is joined by Berlin based South African Musician Lucy Kruger of Lucy Kruger and The Lost Boys. To encounter Lucy Kruger’s music is to witness a singular journey of constant reflection that is producing an ever-widening arc of creativity. 8th April 2022 sees the release of Teen Tapes (for performing your own stunts) on Unique Records, a culmination of the Tapes Trilogy. In June 2021, the Berlin-based South African artist released the third Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys a...
Apr 07, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 28
On this episode Bill from The Way Podcast returns to discuss a recent concert he attended and his first time experiencing a mosh pit.Find The Way Podcast here: https://linktr.ee/TheWayPodcastFind CTMU here:https://linktr.ee/ConcertsthatmadeusIf 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 the episodes.--- Send ...
Apr 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This week Brian is joined by Ven from Venrez. Venrez is an American rock band from Los Angeles, CA formed in 2009, comprising of Ven on lead vocals, Jason Womack on guitar and backing vocals who has played with such acts as Fuel and Juliette Lewis and the Lick’s, Victor Singer on drums who brings a monstrous sound and Gabe Maska on bass who has become a fixture on the Sunset Strip playing many of The Sunset and Ultimate Jam shows. The band has toured throughout the US and Europe, headlining and ...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 27
This week Brian is joined by Kat. Kat is a highly compelling South African singer, multi-instrumentalist, looper and international live musician. Recognized globally for her energetically dynamic performances, which comprises a little bit of everything, Kat is an irresistible creative who skillfully fuses blues, rock, pop, jazz and electronic in her own incomparable way. Born into the performing arts world from a young age, this is where her love for being on stage and entertaining audiences beg...
Mar 24, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 26
