Gabba Gabba Huh?

This week I sat down with James Sain, Jonny Dick, and Chad Landman to talk all things Fat Tortoise Butcher! And we laugh. A lot. This episode is not for the easily offended! And that's even without that stories that didn't make the cut! In addition to FTB, we also talk about James' side project Friend of Chuck, the art of merchandising, grilling hot dogs on stage, failed chicken fights, and so much more! https://www.lardcore.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@ftbjames https://fattortoisebut...

11-10

01:40:46

Who says I don't love drummers?! Gabba Gabba Huh? has the most drummers on and this week it's the drummer from Lonshot Odds, Cory Wittmere! In addition to finding out what's going on with his band, we also talk about his previous projects, having varied influences, the benefits of electronic drums, and Conway Twitty?! Yes indeed. https://www.facebook.com/Longshotodds https://longshotodds.bandcamp.com/ Songs from GGHT85: Warfare Check - Go Fucking Die You, Me, and Us - A New Revolutio...

10-11

01:08:25

This week, Gary Ramsey paid a visit to the GGH Studio to talk about his nearly 50 years of playing music. Gary is one of a kind and a real hidden gem in the music scene, getting his inspiration by seeing Zeppelin in his teens, cutting his teeth on metal, moving to California and then walking back to North Carolina, a detour in prison after he got back, and America's Got Talent audition, and so many other stories, some of which you aren't gonna believe! Heck, I'm not sure Gary even believes th...

09-20

01:32:48

This week I spoke with Mitchell McGirt of Bicycle Face via Skype to follow up on how the reunion show went and to hear about the Caleb Southern tribute show the following night as well. We also hit a few quick tangents and talk about what the future may hold for Mitch. This episode was already planned, but having this week's guest reschedule left a hole in the schedule, so this shorter episode should hold you over until next week's new full length episode drops! Bicycle Face at the Cal...

09-13

34:23

This week I travelled to Greensboro, NC, to talk to Bicycle Face about their reunion shows and the reason they came about. In addition to talking about their histories in music, we also talk about witty stage banter, Caleb Southern, where Bicycle Face fit into the triangle signing spree of the mid-nineties, and becoming a "that guy!" actor. Bicycle Face: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100053110207841 Songs for GGHT83: Smellit - Bull Smellit - Johnny’s Kite Bicycle Face - I’m...

08-30

01:26:00

This week I visited Jay Garrigan to talk about his career in music, including stints in such bands as Violet Strange, Laburnum, Temperance League, Poprocket, The Eyebrows and others! We talk about his recently broken finger and how it both has and hasn't sidelined his music, about the pros and cons of being on a label, working with Mitch Easter, self promotion, The Eyebrows upcoming record, and more! And be sure to sign up for The Eyebrows mailing list for exclusive peaks at the new album and...

08-16

01:56:01

This week I have a shorter, "Release Series" episode! Since it's been a while, Release Series episodes that tend to be shorter and focused on a newly released song. On this episode, Patrick North of Longhost Odds returns to talk about his band's new song, Easy, and what they've been up to. Patrick asks me a few questions too, so you can hear about some things I've been up to as well! Longshot Odds: https://www.facebook.com/Longshotodds https://longshotodds.bandcamp.com/ Rolling for What Now...

08-02

39:48

This week I sat down with Jonny Golian (AKA Jonny G) from Reporting from 20XX to talk about his involvement in supporting and documenting the scene through pictures, video, blogging, reviews, show listings, and more! We also talk about how he became acquainted with the local music scene, his time writing for his college paper, how he got into the photography side of things, and his involvement in the drag community, and get off on so many tangents along the way! https://reportingfrom20xx.com...

07-20

01:18:02

This week, I spoke to percussionist, Scotty Irving, via Skype on two separate days due to technical difficulties and crossed wires! Scotty is best known as the one man behind the Christian Harsh Noise act, Clang Quartet, but we also talk about his time behind the drums in Geezer Lake, Benj-O-Matic, and Spirit of Hamlet, as well as school band, but the main focus of this one is Scotty's faith. Clang Quartet: https://www.facebook.com/clangquartet youtube.com/clangquartet1967 Armor of Go...

06-30

01:42:32

This week I sat down with the band Bog Loaf, at the bar of The Milestone Club in Charlotte NC to talk about their individual and collective musical journeys! I gush a little bit up front and again at the end about what this place means to me, and we have to deal with a fan in the background (I scrubbed it as much as I could), but then we get around to all things Bog Loaf, including their upcoming residency at Snug Harbor (Every Wednesday, June 2023, https://snugrock.com/) and their recent Liv...

06-06

01:12:24

This week I decided to follow up my Chuck Walker interview (if you haven't listened, do that. Now), with another South Carolina episode, and with someone that got mentioned in that interview, and spoke with Billy Riot via Skype. We talk about his music, his podcasts, getting sober, and finding God. We also cover how he and Chuck became friends and the things they're going to be doing together in the very near future! Soda City Riot: https://www.facebook.com/SODACITYRIOT https://sodacit...

05-11

01:28:27

This week I spoke with Chuck Walker via Skype about his influential band, Bedlam Hour. Not only does Chuck walk us through the history of his band, but he also fills in a lot of gaps in the South Carolina punk rock history that hasn't made it on the podcast yet. We also talk about touring, his side projects, how punk rock and old age go hand in hand, we have a brief visit from my parents dogs, and talk about getting the band back together! Bedlam Hour: https://www.youtube.com/@bedlamho...

04-26

01:34:16

This week's episode is another crossover episode. Much like GGHT73 with The Rooster and Queen City Rejects, part one of this episode can be heard on another podcast! Before we recorded this episode I was the guest on Imvibes Podcast season 4 episode 3 (titled The Crossover), so go listen to that one before or after mine! This week, me and my guests are Eric Milatz and Ernest Stevenson talk about how their podcast recently lost some members, their beginnings in music (including some Polka talk...

04-04

43:50

This week my guest is Jeremy Radio from Thousand Dollar Movie, Four Finger Records, and Gigantic Recording Company. In addition to his current projects and sharing a lot of Charlotte love, we also talk about his history in music and other bands such as Tighty Whities, The Raineers, and Public Radio, punk rock/DIY ethos, our shared love for The Simpsons, and we bring up Mike Watt a few times as well. Thousand Dollar Movie: https://thousanddollarmovie.bandcamp.com/ Four Finger Records: ...

03-24

01:22:56

This week I visited The Rooster to record a two part episode with not only the owner of The Rooster, but Jonny and Matt from Queen City Rejects as well! On my half of the podcast, we talk about the trials of getting The Rooster open, how things are going since opening, and about a big punk rock show happening on 3.11.23 with Queen City Rejects, No Anger Control, Self Made Monsters, Van Huskins, and Y'all're! And since QCR is along for the ride on this one, we also talk about how this will be ...