Episode 21: Rhymes with Sharona
What I’ve been doing since this broke out, and a suggestion on what all musicians should do when it’s over.
Jun 13, 2023•40 min•Ep. 21
The Music Is Life Podcast
Hosted by Severed Angel lead guitarist and Rat Salad Review Podcast co-host Lou Mavs, and featuring interviews with people from the worlds of music, cinema, literature, fashion, graphic design, pro-wrestling and more!
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Episode 20: A word for the pariahs and pundits in music...SCRAM!
Uugh! Another night, another rant for the ills of the music industry. Enjoy.
May 23, 2023•55 min•Ep. 20
Episode 19: Farewell Tours, Moneygrabs, and the 2020 Hall of Shame, aka Party & BS
Moneygrabs! Moneygrabs EVERYWHERE! And the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Shame Inductees
May 23, 2023•43 min•Ep. 19
Episode 18: The Professor Has Left The Building (RIP Neil Peart)
My tribute to the greatest drummer ever IMO.
May 23, 2023•52 min•Ep. 18
Episode 17: How I got back into playing guitar onstage...and is the music industry template dead?
So from 09-17, I was playing bass onstage. I explain the necessity on why I started playing guitar again. Also, my thoughts on radio DJ’s who shill for legacy artists while ignoring current artists. Plus...is Frank Marino right? Are we seeing the death of the music industry?
May 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 17
Episode 16: Allan Holdsworth - why have you not heard of him!? And music news aka MONEYGRAB!
Lotsa music news about recent reunions (aka MONEYGRAB!) and also my opinion on the late, great Allan Holdsworth.
May 23, 2023•39 min•Ep. 16
Episode 15: Scorsese’s not wrong, Spielberg’s out of touch, and Cameron sucks!
Going a little off the beaten path with this episode. My reviews of “Joker” and “Dolemite Is My Name” (spoilers!) while analyzing statements from Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and that schmuck James Cameron. Plus, James Gunn rules!
May 23, 2023•54 min•Ep. 15
Episode 14: Social Media...or how Nikki Sixx’s past came back to haunt him
Call back on points from last week (R&RHoF, EVH), and discussing Nikki Sixx’s tirade on Steel Panther. Plus, why I think social media is great...but mostly why I can’t stand it too.
May 23, 2023•51 min•Ep. 14
Episode 13: The Rock & Roll Swindle (aka The Hall of Sham...or Shame) (EXPLETIVES INSIDE!)
You don’t set out to join the hall of fame when you play music. So why should we care about it? Simple - we don’t! (By the way; I tried editing certain words because I curse a lot on this episode...but editing takes too much effort, so f**k it; LOL!)
May 23, 2023•50 min•Ep. 13
Episode 12: Beware of who?
My opinion on musicians and artists who were influential, but horrible human beings.
May 23, 2023•37 min•Ep. 12
Episode 11: EVERYBODY GET RANDOM!
Make way for the Lou MavsYYYYYY!
May 23, 2023•41 min•Ep. 11
Episode 10: A Life in Comics with Dean Plakas (first interview!)
Enjoy this podcast where I’m joined by special guest Dean Plakas and we talk about his history in comics and what he’s doing now.
May 23, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 10
Episode 9: My Top 15 Most Tolerated Van Hagar Songs
Updates, some music news, and my most tolerated 15 Van Hagar songs (get over it!).
May 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 9
Episode 8: Be a shining star, or be Vinnie Vincent
Either live by your word and deliver, or be Vinnie Vincent. Your choice. How? Listen to the episode and find out.
May 23, 2023•37 min•Ep. 8
Episode 7: The Cautionary Tale of The Hired Gun
Watch the movie “Hired Gun” for a more elaborate take on being a guy in the industry who gets paid to play...and that’s it.
May 23, 2023•23 min•Ep. 7
Episode 6: The Gloves Are Off!
Read Steve Lukather’s quote on my Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/MusicIsLifeLouMavs) and you’ll get the point of this episode. Explicit language. You’ve been warned.
May 23, 2023•31 min•Ep. 6
Episode 5: A Whole Lotta Nothing!
Just wanted to put something out there since I was laid up with allergies. Good to be back.
May 23, 2023•29 min•Ep. 5
Episode 4: READ THE ROOM! Self-awareness is a GOOD thing!
Listen to the episode if you’re a cover band trying to make money in your local scene. Why? You might learn something that will help that cash flow.
May 23, 2023•25 min•Ep. 4
Episode 3: Your talent should be a representative of YOU and YOU ONLY!
Good musicians come in all packages. Good people are the same. Why it doesn’t matter to me who I play with, as long as they’re cool people and we can jam.
May 23, 2023•45 min•Ep. 3
Episode 2: Venues and Bands Need to Work TOGETHER!
Wanna keep your scene great? Work with venues who want to work with you, and own the fact that each needs to do their part.
May 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 2
Episode 1: The Money Will Come, So Put Your Art Out There!
Welcome to the debut episode of the Music Is Life Podcast. In this episode, I talk about the value of music today, and how to promote your product with limited resources you could have easy access to. Enjoy!
May 23, 2023•35 min•Ep. 1
Music Is Life: An Introduction
An intro to a new podcast with Lou Mavs as your host.
Jan 23, 2019•5 min
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