The Small Time Podcast is hosted by Matt Stone and Phil Valenti of the Big Eagle Band. These two musicians have worked practically side by side since 1998 in many different variations of bands and musical projects from stage to studio and back.
The suburban Chicago music scene is an interesting place to be involved with. Cover bands are king, as original music strives to retake the crown. Through it all, there are degrees of separation tying all of these people together. It is their quest to explore the histories of the scene and its people (including themselves) to find entertaining stories and perspectives about the players, the music and the highs and lows of micro-celebrity.
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Small Time Podcast with Government Warning, Chicagoland heavy metal band from early 2000's come in and talk to Matt and Phil about their rise, fall and good times!
Playing with the Big Eagle Band, we find ourselves seeking adventure outside the Chicago-land area. As a result, we tend to find ourselves in Dubuque, Iowa 3-4 times a year playing at a handful of clubs that we love. Even more fun, we typically don’t bring the wives or children, allowing the four of us to trash a hotel room and generally act like a bunch of 12 year old idiots. Episode 002 shed a little light onto what’s leftover of the Big Eagle Band after one of those nights.