Anthony Hurley, a singer-songwriter, musician, father and husband out of Baltimore, Maryland is the ‘Papa’ who’s back with ‘Brand new bag.’ Since the last show back in January of 2022, his main group, Rosabella, has been tirelessly promoting new releases from their upcoming album, ‘Breaking at the Bend,’ set to drop on May 31st. But, coming from the peripheral to the forefront, and why he’s here today, Anthony has been forging his own path as a solo artist, booking himself as Hurley or Anthony H...
May 31, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Today on the show I’m sitting down with three Mid-Atlantic’s singer-songwriters that remind us to think, feel and more importantly use our voice. I’ve had the pleasure of sitting down with each one of these talented guests and tonight we’re going to share in the experience and dive a little deeper, but also hear them share their art acoustically on the Mouthful of Graffiti podcast *LIVE* at Reb Records. Behind every artist is a story and for these three, there’s a lot more than meets the proverb...
May 11, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Today on the show I’m sitting down with the talented marketer, photographer and supporter of local music, Ms. Emily Adolph. If you’ve lived in Harford County, you’ve probably seen Emily out and about, capturing the moment or helping a local business paint the picture of their latest event; framing their mission statement with an indelible memory. I’ve known Emily for decades. One thing that remains constant is her heart, lust for life and attention to detail. She’s a good-hearted person with a p...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 37
* * RECORD STORE DAY | APRIL 20 | 8 AM * * Today on the show I’m sitting down with three legendary Harford County rock n’ rollers; Mr. Scott Lester, Benny Clough and John Amoriello. They are all accomplished singer-songwriters who have multiple successful albums under their belt and know how to entertain a room. From winning Maryland Music Awards to opening for national acts and festivals and everything in between, Scott, Benny and John have proven that becoming a professional musician is a long...
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Today on the show I’m sitting down with a man who is the alleged son of none other than the King of Rock and Roll, Mr. Elvis Presley. From an early age he knew where his rhythm, blues and soul came from and on April 11th he’s bringing his high energy Elvis Presley tribute show, ‘For the Love of Elvis,’ to Havre de Grace’s own The STAR Centre. He’s on the brink of a musical renaissance, ready to release some new original music and he’s here today to talk about how his love of Elvis came to be, fo...
Mar 30, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Today on the show I’m sitting down with three of the Mid-Atlantic’s most soulful and talented, original singer-songwriters. All of these fine gentlemen have been on the show and bared their soul, but on this show, they’ve agreed to do it LIVE at Reb Records for the very first Mouthful of Graffiti LIVE. They are here to leave it all on the table. They are the next generation of visionary lads, longing for authenticity and heart over digital validation – each one of them reminding me of what I lov...
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Today on the show I’m sitting down with a man with a decorated Mid-Atlantic resume who has seemingly played with every local musician that has ever considered becoming a professional musician. He’s played in bands like Rosabella, Carbonstone, Lockemy and a lot more and is accepting now jobs. One thing that can’t be overstated is that when he’s involved, success follows. When’s not hitting the skins, he’s hunting, spending time with his son and wife Jessica or finding other ways to make the world...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Today on the show I’m sitting down with two very talented cast members from Phoenix Festival Theater’s The SpongeBob Musical, Eric Bray and Lindsey Galicki. Both have an unquenchable passion for live theater and a resume a mile long. They can morph into their roles as if they were born to be the characters they embody. Seamlessly tackling role after role, sometimes juggling multiple productions at once, they’re always up for the challenge and able leave it all on the stage. In the case of Eric, ...
Feb 23, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Today on the show I’m sitting down with BJ Kerwin. He’s a craftsman, maker of ‘Awesome handmade furniture for awesomer people,’ with Industrial Imperfections, a talented drummer, for local greats, The Last Year and 90’s alternative rock heroes, Candlebox, a coffee enthusiast and enough personality to make the seaport sailor blush. Through the lens of social media, I’ve always felt an unspoken kinship with BJ and think I know enough about him to know that we’re going to have a lot of fun today an...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Today on the show I’m sitting down with a Harford County folk rock Americana legend, Mr. Shane Grimm. From founding member of the wildly successful 90’s alternative cover act Everwatt to original band, The Country Devils, to his ambitious new amalgamation project, First Lights, Shane has proven time and time again why art will live on long after the body is gone. With an active schedule and immense catalog, you’ve probably heard and seen Shane, his beard and Tom Stoessel playing the bars, brewer...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Today on the show I’m sitting down with the mastermind behind the viral sensation, “Taste the Biscuit” and the producer, writer and creator of the movie that spawned it all, Chickens in the Shadow. Also in the shadows, Vincent Gargiulo is somewhat of a dreamer whose brand of music is comedic, theatrical, zany and fitting for a Broadway spectacle. I was introduced to Vincent by way of my previous guests, Tom Shaw and Estelle Piper of “Taste the Biscuit” fame and quickly realized the extent of the...
Jan 21, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Today on the show I’m sitting down with the viral sensation best known for their hit song, “Taste the Biscuit”. What you may not know about Toasters ‘n’ Moose is the story behind this quirky thrift shop jam and just how much really went into making this tasty pastry. From acting instructor at the Synergy Theater in Berkely, California to carving out a living as a professional musician for 40 years, this dynamic duo knows how to put on a show and, just as Toasters so eloquently put in the movie, ...
Jan 15, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Today on the show I’m sitting down with another powerhouse vocalist from the Mid-Atlantic touring alternative rock group that calls itself Any Given Sin. His name is Victor Ritchie and he’s here today to talk about their new album ‘War Within.’ Their music takes the inner turmoil and trappings of the human spirit and provides a audio soundtrack to our Earthly years – an escape hatch from madness that we’re forced to traverse on any given day. They’re hitting the road in February to promote their...
Dec 22, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Today on the show I’m sitting down with the powerhouse vocalist, singer-songwriter and guitar-enthusiast of the successful alternative rock n’ roll group from Baltimore, Maryland, Rise Among Rivals, Mr. David Gascon. David has been kickin’ the Mid-Atlantic’s ass for decades and is here today to tell us his secret to keeping the fire lit and juices flowing. His catalog of hard rock bangers is extensive and his passion is undeniable. With his trademark laidback temperament, it would be hard to bel...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Today on the show I’m sitting down with the eclectic, alternative rock n’ roller who calls himself Johnny Manchild. The Big Takeover magazine puts him somewhere between Billie Joe Armstrong and Frank Sinatra, but that’s only if we’re to forget about Frank Zappa and Mike Patton. Johnny Manchild and The Poor Bastards are a multi-genre ensemble founded by Johnny himself, who handles the compositions, production, vocals and keyboards, while his glorious band of misfits, affectionately known as the “...
Dec 15, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Today on the show I’m sitting down with singer-songwriter, pianist and artist, Ainsley Rice McGray. Ainsely is able to communicate deep emotion, by diving right into her soul and pulling out the most uncomfortable feelings, kickin’ or screaming. Her music is as mysterious, heartfelt and powerful as Ainsley herself. As a fellow artist who lives their life on stage, she is her canvas as much as the art itself, just trying to make sense of this thing we call life. Her talent has made her an award w...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Today on the show I’m sitting down with the guitarist and bassist from one of Baltimore’s own pioneering alternative rock n’ roll bands, Bootleggers & Baptists. John Morgan and Stephen Berchielli have forged a path in the fuzzy-folk genre – a genre I may be just now creating – because it sums of their raw, 90’s, groove-based, jam rock sound to a tee; a kitchen sink of creativity with a bluesy foundation that’s their very own. They’re here to promote a slice of their new album, Aside and I co...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 23
With projects like E. Joseph and the Phantom Heart, E. Joseph and the Sparrows, The Rescue Party and more, Edward Neenan is a creative and musical lifer – it’s in his heart, his bones and, more importantly, his post-punk and pop soul. Ed has an almost trademark style, like the happy marriage of Elvis Costello and Brian Setzer, and he’s been making a lot of waves in the local cover circuit over the past few years. But, he’s not just a musician, he’s got a background in marketing and broadcasting....
Nov 10, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 22
With projects like E. Joseph and the Phantom Heart, E. Joseph and the Sparrows, The Rescue Party and more, Edward Neenan is a creative and musical lifer – it’s in his heart, his bones and, more importantly, his post-punk and pop soul. Ed has an almost trademark style, like the happy marriage of Elvis Costello and Brian Setzer, and he’s been making a lot of waves in the local cover circuit over the past few years. But, he’s not just a musician, he’s got a background in marketing and broadcasting....
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Unless you’ve been living under a ‘3rd Rock From The Sun’-sized heavenly rock, then you’ve probably seen Ian McDermott performing at your local pub, brewery, restaurant or Mid-Atlantic special event. The aforementioned sitcom was included because it’s an NBC property, much like The Voice, which Ian McDermott will be featured on in their upcoming season. His warm, rich, timber is like organic syrup on your already perfectly spiced flavored pancakes. Ian sings the blues like an old soul and perfor...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Since 2016, Dan Houtz and Vagabond Sandwich Company have been hosting the annual Sandwich Stock to support Band Together. Dan called in to discuss what we can expect at the event on 10/7/2023. Get out and check out all of the great bands from 12 - 7 PM. Sponsored by the Harford County Cultural Arts Board.
Oct 06, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Tory Vasquez is the singer, songwriter and guitarist for the Baltimore-based alternative rock n’ roll outfit, Go On Red. Not to be mistaken for a certain male enhancement product on the market, Go On Red has a homed in grunge and punk thing going on that’s uniquely and authentically their own and it’s getting quite the rise out of the local music scene. They’ve been performing around the Mid-Atlantic for the past decade and makin’ waves everywhere they go. On thing is certain, Go On Red is chart...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 18
Since 1995, Howi Spangler, alongside his brother Donald Spangler, and their reggae rock group, BALLYHOO!, have been crisscrossing the United States and bringing their unique brand of #MarylandBeachRock to bars, clubs and vacation towns all across the shoreline and beyond. For nearly three decades they’ve been inspiring the locals and reminding us that rock n’ roll is a lifestyle and the importance of just having a little bit of fun in our lifetime. They’ve reached the perfect level of success; t...
Sep 07, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Whether he’s sweetenin’ up the room with his Pineapple Band or jazzin’ things up with The Cardinal Pursuit, one thing is for certain, Cooper Wade has a magnetism that can’t be ignored. He’s young singer, songwriter and guitarist with a passion for classic rock, smooth rhythms and, apparently, collective fruit. You aren’t likely to find him in the produce aisle of your local grocery store, but you can find him at just about any bar or club in Harford or the surrounding counties [belting it out]. ...
Sep 03, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 16
From Child’s Play to the Charm City Devils to the Stone Horses, John Allen has been a foundational local legend in the Mid-Atlantic rock music scene for nearly 4 decades. Starting as a drummer, only to later become known and revered for his chops as a charismatic frontman with a powerhouse voice, John has proven to be an unstoppable force in rock n’ roll. As I’m typing this introduction the Stone Horses are rockin’ with The Dead Daisies, with plans to tour the U.S. with Brother Cane in October. ...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 15
Today on the show I’m sitting down with local singer-songwriter, Ryan Betts. Betts is a man who may have been born in the wrong decade or sent through a wormhole to help save rock n’ roll. His performances are pure and soulful and his affect is genuine. I recently caught Ryan at the Sean Bolan’s open mic hosted by Btags and was immediately taken back by how smooth and effortless he delivered the blues – as if he’s already lived a few lifetimes prior to our introduction. He’s currently working on...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Today on the show I’m sitting down with local axe slinger for the band Distance to Dawn, featuring former MOG artist, Lexi Raine. He's a singer-songwriter, videographer, and Hawaiian shirt aficionado, Jeff Hans. Even as I find myself saying these things, I know there’s a lot more than meets the eye, despite his Facebook profile ‘About’ section being rather sparse with details. Band name aside, Jeff is a hardworking artist with a pension for pop hooks and emo grooves with a lot packed in his rock...
Aug 06, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Business savvy entrepreneur, musician and now author, Athena Hiotis is back to discuss her new book with foreword-writer, Jordan Herndon, of the hit YouTube channel BanditGames. Over the past two years, Athena has been working tirelessly on her ‘Link to Success’ book and she’s here today to talk about its inception and the importance of being a fearless creator in a world where it’s all to easy to be a consumer. She’s worn a lot of hats in her day, but today, she’s putting on her Phrygian cap to...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Jimmy Kells is an up and coming bluesy pop artist from the Mid-Atlantic region. He’s got a rich soulful voice, which has attracted a lot of former and established MOG artists, like Shane Burke and Josiah Orsie. He’s a young cat with a lot of talent who is in the early years of his musical journey. If tracks like “Save Me” and “Close To Me Darling” are any indication of what the future holds, Jimmy Kells will be sitting with the stars in no time. I’m thrilled to have him on the show. Join me in w...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Today on the show I’m sitting down with local singer-songwriter, Mike Smith; I’m hellbent on giving Mike Smith his due in this episode and possibly making him blush beneath this perfectly sculpted salt and pepper beard. Though his modesty is like a warm handshake on a cold winter afternoon in the local park or akin to grandmas homecooked meatballs, his music is a storyboard that covers a lot of the past, present and possibly future of the local music scene and is an untold chronical that deserve...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 10
