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Start The Beat Podcast

Brian Sikes Howewww.therealsikes.com
Documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. One artist at a time. Hosted by Brian Sikes Howe.
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Episodes

Alaena - Start The Beat #238

My friend and Dark Pop artist Alaena is in the studio to talk about her journey as a solo musician. We get into everything from navigating the murky waters of the music industry to the importance of french fries on salads. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Aug 15, 20191 hr 25 minEp. 238

Jinx - Start The Beat #237

DING! DING! DING! GET IN THE RING! Jinx is in the studio today to talk about her life as a professional wrestler. It's an awesome conversation. Don't miss the beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Aug 13, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 237

Derider - Start The Beat #236

My super cool rock n' roller friends in Derider are in the studio to talk about music, art, partying and their upcoming album. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Aug 08, 20191 hr 25 minEp. 236

Los Vampiros Amarillos - Start The Beat #235

The gang in Los Vampiros Amarillos is back for another chat about rock n' roll, the PGH music scene, and plenty more! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Aug 06, 20191 hr 35 minEp. 235

Dakota Horbaczek - Start The Beat #234

Dakota Horbaczek of Devil Inside Records joins on the show today for a chat about networking, building your brand and sharing your passions with the world. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Aug 02, 20191 hr 18 minEp. 234

String Machine - Start The Beat #233

David & Dylan from the band String Machine join me on the show today to chat about life, love, community and their new record. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jul 30, 20191 hr 33 minEp. 233

Kelly Phillips - Start The Beat #232

Kelly Phillips joins me on the show today for an awesome talk about heavy metal, podcasting, pursuing your passions and being an active part of your community. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jul 25, 20191 hr 14 minEp. 232

Heroineburgh (Round 3) - Start The Beat #231

Devon Ragsdale and Serra Tonin of Heroineburgh are in the studio to update us on everything new going on in the Heroineburgh universe. New episodes, convention appearances, comics and plenty more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jul 24, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 231

Brian Cottington - Start The Beat #230

Independent filmmaker and fellow podcast host Brian Cottington of The Cinema Psychos Show joins me on the show for a super fun talk about everything pop-culture. Past, present and future! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jul 23, 20191 hr 22 minEp. 230

BBGUNS - Start The Beat #229

Lazy JP & Barz Blackman of BBGUNS join me on the show for a great talk about Hip Hop, Tour Life, Video Games, Ramen Bowls, and their new album. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jul 18, 20191 hr 9 minEp. 229

Hearken - Start The Beat #228

Donny & Greg of Hearken join me on the show for an awesome talk about the importance of communication, navigating the DIY music scene, their favorite smells, public swimming pools and plenty more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jul 16, 20191 hrEp. 228

Jerry Mulligan & Julia Mulligan - Start The Beat #227

Jerry Mulligan & Julia Mulligan join me on the show for a really fun and insightful conversation about their experiences in the Pittsburgh music scene. Playing in bands, managing bands, promoting events, starting an independent business, late night eats and so much more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jul 11, 20191 hr 42 minEp. 227

The Shadow Event - Start The Beat #226

Christina and David from The Shadow Event join me on the show for a cool conversation about their band, the Pittsburgh scene and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jul 08, 20191 hrEp. 226

Nick Prezioso - Start The Beat #225

Nick Prezioso joins me on the show for a really fun conversation about living and working as a freelance artist, playing in rock and roll bands and tons more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jul 05, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 225

Chris Leya & Jake Leya - Start The Beat #224

Chris Leya & Jake Leya join me on the show today for an awesome conversation about the Pittsburgh music scene, running a DIY venue, building relationships, family and tons more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jul 01, 20191 hr 9 minEp. 224

Joe Mruk - Start The Beat #223

Joe Mruk of Red Buffalo Illustration joins me on the show today for a really fun chat about video games, beer, art, music and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jun 27, 20191 hr 28 minEp. 223

Kevin Saftner - Start The Beat #222

Getting things DONE this week with the homie Kevin Saftner of James Street Promotions. We recently sat down for a great discussion about the past, present and potential FUTURE of the Pittsburgh music scene through the lens of Kevin's "behind the scenes" perspective as a promoter. Don't miss the beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jun 24, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 222

Standard Broadcast - Start The Beat #221

Nathan & Leland from Pittsburgh based Indie-Rock band Standard Broadcast join me on the show today for a really fun chat about music, food, community and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and lets Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...

Jun 20, 20191 hr 15 minEp. 221

Old Game - Start The Beat #220

HEY HEY HEY We got Brenda and Thom from Old Game on the show today to talk all about the Pittsburgh music scene, how long we can hold our breath, drunken bass solos and their new record "Lunatics" set to release on 6/22/2019. Don't miss the beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram...

Jun 17, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 220

Toddy Tondera - Start The Beat #219

Sit back, relax and LET'S GET THRIFTY! On Episode 219 my friend and fellow podcaster Toddy Tondera of Thrifty joins me for our first episode in the new studio and brings some gifts to help celebrate. We get into a lot of listener questions and talk about Disney, Game of Thrones, food, music and so much more! I always have a great time hanging out with Toddy and I think you will as well. ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram...

Jun 13, 20191 hr 5 minEp. 219

Back Alley Sound - Start The Beat #218

My friends in Back Alley Sound join me on Episode 218 for an awesome chat about making new friends, working your ass off and building up your scene. Really great guys. Had a blast. You will too. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram...

Jun 10, 20191 hr 20 minEp. 218

Zachary Rutter - Start The Beat #217

This is a really awesome chat about finding inspiration, working towards goals and the unique creative process behind Zachary Rutter and his work. Recorded LIVE at Full Pint Wild Side Pub during the Lawrenceville Art Crawl. Don't miss the beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube...

Jun 06, 201940 minEp. 217

Sean Armstrong - Start The Beat #216

This week I sit down for an awesome conversation with fellow podcaster Sean Armstrong (Tha Local Beat) and chat about being creative, following your dreams, living in Pittsburgh and so much more. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram...

Jun 03, 20191 hr 32 minEp. 216

Connor Murray, Icky Vicky, Ashley Corts & Mario Fusca - Start The Beat #215

IT'S A CELEBRATION! Last month this show turned 5 years old so I put together a really cool live panel to chat about all of our positive experiences navigating the "behind the scenes" of the "scene" and how to GET THINGS DONE! Guests include Connor Murray of Crafted Sounds, Icky Vicky of Icky Vicky's Brokenheart Sideshow, Ashley Bianca Corts of Black Forge Coffee House and Mario Fusca of Special Sessions Live. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stit...

May 30, 20191 hr 12 minEp. 215

Stacey Marie Stockdill - Start The Beat #214

Me and my girlfriend Stacey recently sat down to talk with a room full of nice people about mental health vs financial health and finding a way to get the best of both. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram...

May 28, 201940 minEp. 214

Riparian - Start The Beat with Sikes #213

This week I sit down with my friends Lou and Brooks from Pittsburgh Death Metal band Riparian for a talk about all things not necessarily Death Metal... and a little bit of Death Metal too. ;-) ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram...

May 20, 20191 hr 13 minEp. 213

Chip & The Charge Ups - Start The Beat with Sikes #212

This week I sit down with my friends in Chip & The Charge Ups for an awesome talk about friends, family and the undeniable power of Rock and Roll! I also take some time at the beginning of the episode to respond to some listener questions and tell you about a few other things I've been up to. Feel free to jump to the 17: 00-minute mark if you're just here for the band. :-) ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram...

May 13, 20191 hr 14 minEp. 212

Joey Regets - Start The Beat with Sikes #211

Today, my friend Joey Regets joins me for a really awesome talk about growing up and finding yourself in this big 'ol wacky world we live in. Joey is also a really sick drummer and has made some really great music but that's beside the point. ;-) Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram...

May 06, 20191 hr 26 minEp. 211

Chase And The Barons - Start The Beat with Sikes #210

Alternative / Indie Rock party animalz 4 lyfe Chase and the Barons join me today for a really fun chat about making music with your friends, navigating the business side of the music industry, the best places to eat after gigs and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram...

Apr 29, 20191 hr 13 minEp. 210

Reign Of Z - Start The Beat with Sikes #209

Hard Rock/Alt-Metal powerhouse Reign of Z joins me this week for a really fun talk about the important balance of being musicians & being "normal" human beings. We also chat about their new EP 'Mirrors and Memoirs' available now everywhere. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram...

Apr 22, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 209
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