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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

Ricky Dennis of Dark Root Barbershop - Start The Beat #268

Ricky Dennis owns Dark Root Barbershop and is a pretty chill human figuring out how to make adult life work on the D.I.Y. grind. Much respect. He's also into making music and drinking beer and stuff so you know we get along pretty well. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Nov 21, 20191 hr 8 minEp. 268

Gina Vensel & Matt Raymond of Sensi Mag PGH - Start The Beat #267

Gina Vensel & Matt Raymond are the awesome people who have recently brought Sensi Mag to Pittsburgh and we had an insightful conversation about the magazine and the evolution of pro-cannabis lifestyles into the mainstream. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Nov 19, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 267

Michael Miracles - Start The Beat : Episode 266

Michael Miracles is really damn good at Yoga. He also plays in a super fun Rock and Roll band! Join us for a conversation all about Michael's journey and my curiosities surrounding the physical and mental practices of Yoga. ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Nov 14, 20191 hr 25 minEp. 266

Rave Ami - Start The Beat : Episode 265

Rave Ami is a cool band that plays good music. They are also fun people and nice to hang out with. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Nov 12, 20191 hr 20 minEp. 265

Paul Neil - Start The Beat : Episode 264

Paul Neil of Katzulhu Productions is a busy, busy person. Playing in multiple bands across different parts of the world, operating a small record label and organizing live events are just a FEW of the things Paul does. I like busy people and I like Paul. He's a cool dude. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Nov 07, 20191 hr 21 minEp. 264

Short Fictions - Start The Beat : Episode 263

Short Fictions are a band. They are very good and also very nice people. This my interview with them. Don't miss the beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Nov 05, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 263

The Art of Madness - Start The Beat : Episode 262

The largest collection of its kind in the World... This is my episode with the caretakers/curators of serialkillermurderabilia.com - Referred to as the "Rosetta Stone" of Serial Killer Collections. Recorded LIVE at The Art Of Madness art exhibit. ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Oct 31, 201958 minEp. 262

Kiwano Sour - Start The Beat : Episode 261

Sam Kisic & Geoff Bland play in a Funk band called Kiwano Sour. Let's talk about it! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Oct 29, 20191 hr 17 minEp. 261

Northern Gold - Start The Beat #260

The very talented and friendly homies in Northern Gold join me for a conversation about growing up, friendship, finding your voice and their new album. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Oct 25, 20191 hr 30 minEp. 260

Christian Freeberg - Start The Beat #259

My friend Christian Freeberg (Xtian James) is on the show to talk about his new book of poetry, his band Bouquets and plenty more! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! PLEASE NOTE: My computer recently crashed and I lost all of the original audio files for this episode so I do apologize for the "less than average" audio quality. I did what I could! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Oct 22, 201956 minEp. 259

John James Ryan of Keep Flying - Start The Beat #258

John James Ryan of the band Keep Flying is on the show today discussing his views on how bands can operate better in 2019, self-improvement, growing up and plenty more! Recorded on location at Four Chord Music Festival . PLEASE NOTE: There is no video for this episode. When recording "on location" at live events you don't always have control of where and when you are recording so it just didn't work out this time. No big deal. It's still a podcast! Don't miss it. ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · App...

Oct 17, 201944 minEp. 258

Nuch - Start The Beat #257

Nuch joins me for a talk about underground hip-hop and finding your voice as an independent artist. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Oct 14, 201955 minEp. 257

Dan Lambton of Real Friends - Start The Beat #256

Dan Lambton of Real Friends is on the show for a fun chat about video games, food, DIY and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Oct 10, 201948 minEp. 256

Erika June Christina Laing - Start The Beat #255

My friend Erika June Christina Laing of Working Breed is on the show to discuss the shifting landscape of rock music over the past couple of decades and the role her band is playing in it. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Oct 08, 201950 minEp. 255

The Zells - Start The Beat #254

Slacker rock sweethearts Roman and Philip of The Zells sit down with me to talk about their new album, answer listener questions, listen to some nu-metal and plenty more! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Oct 04, 20191 hr 22 minEp. 254

Zachary Rutter & Joshua Hartz - Start The Beat #253

Zachary Rutter & Joshua Hartz of God Hates Unicorns are in the studio today to talk about the power of teamwork, discuss the parallels between the underground music & art scenes in Pittsburgh and tell us all about the Spread Love Army: Versus Series Round Two happening next month. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Sep 30, 20191 hr 15 minEp. 253

Celine Roberts - Start The Beat #252

Long-time service industry veteran and food journalist Celine Roberts joins me in the studio for an awesome conversation about the local restaurant scene, building strong relationships with your community and the never-ending quest for knowledge. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Sep 26, 20191 hr 16 minEp. 252

Andrew Muse - Start The Beat #251

Singer, songwriter, creator and overall awesome human Andrew Muse is in the studio for a discussion about operating outside the box and finding your path in the underground music scene. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Sep 23, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 251

Sarah King Reld Sindler - Start The Beat #250

Sarah Jane Sindler of KING RELD joins me for an awesome talk about fashion, art, metalsmithing and our favorite swear words. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Sep 19, 20191 hr 16 minEp. 250

Frame and Mantle - Start The Beat #249

Brian and Conner of Post-Emo band Frame and Mantle are in the studio to talk about songwriting, the music scene, and their fantastic new album. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Sep 16, 201959 minEp. 249

Urns - Start The Beat #248

Mike and Mitch from Urns join me for a chat about the history of their band, the theatrics of Rock & Roll, the business of music and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Sep 12, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 248

Brandon Martin - Start The Beat #247

Brandon Martin is in the studio today to discuss working as an audio/live sound engineer and being a musician in 2019. We also talk about food and White Claw. It's very trendy stuff. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Sep 10, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 247

Lyn Starr - Start The Beat #246

My friend Lyn Starr is in the studio today to talk about his pursuits in music and business as an independent artist/entrepreneur. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Sep 06, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 246

Scratchy Blanket - Start The Beat #245

My friends in Scratchy Blanket join me for a fun talk about pop culture, D.I.Y., the meanings behind their songs and so much more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Sep 03, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 245

Bobby of Pear and the Pickle - Start The Beat #244

My friend and egg sandwich entrepreneur Bobby of Pear and the Pickle is in the studio for a awesome conversation about being a part of your community, owning/operating an independent business, raising a family and plenty more! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Aug 30, 20191 hr 5 minEp. 244

Atlantic Wasteland - Start The Beat #243

Never underestimate the power of friendship! Join me as I sit down with Sam and Ausinette of the band Atlantic Wasteland for an awesome chat about hanging with the homies and pursuing your passions. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Aug 27, 20191 hr 18 minEp. 243

Prplchld - Start The Beat #242

My friend Dusty Ray aka Prplchld is the studio today to talk about his experiences as a working musician and the passions that fuel us to keep going against all odds. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Aug 23, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 242

Shy Kennedy & Descendants of Crom III - Start The Beat #241

It's time to feel the burn! Friend of the show and heavy metal superhero Shy Kennedy is back to do a little hot sauce challenge and tell us all about this year's Descendants of Crom! An annual, multi-day music festival hosted in Pittsburgh highlighting all things heavy. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! http://www.descendantsofcrom.com/ ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Aug 22, 201955 minEp. 241

Creatures & Creep Rods - Start The Beat #240

Amber and Josh of the non-profit organization Creatures & Creep Rods are in the studio today to talk all about the ins & outs of event planning, building a strong community and utilizing your resources to give back to those in need. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Aug 20, 201959 minEp. 240

Shawn King - Start The Beat #239

My buddy, Shawn King is in the studio today to chat about his experiences as a musician, chef, and all-around good human being. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! Special shout out to Four Seasons Brewing Company & Pub and Alan's Black Metal Doughnuts for keeping us fueled throughout this episode! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...

Aug 16, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 239
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