The House Show Show with Zen Zenith

B-Sides. Extra content that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode: Songs and clips from Lia Rose (Episode 38). More from Lia Rose at http://www.liarose.com

038. Lia Rose hails from the San Francisco Bay Area and writes and performs poetic, intensely honest, and fiercely optimistic songs. We talk about our favorite board games, Bernie Sanders and her hope for the future. Check out more from Lia Rose at http://www.liarose.com Recorded at The Lost Church in San Francisco, CA in front of a live audience. http://www.thelostchurch.com

B-Sides. Extra content that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode: Songs and clips from Katie Day (Episode 37). More from Katie Day at http://www.katiedaymusic.com

037. Los Angeles based singer songwriter Katie Day performs her powerful and topical tunes on keyboard and electric guitar. We talk about the #MeToo movement, the artist life in the post-Trump era, getting arrested and much more! Check out more from Katie Day at http://www.katiedaymusic.com Recorded at The Lost Church in San Francisco, CA in front of a live audience. http://www.thelostchurch.com

B-Sides. Extra content that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode: Songs from Catch Prichard (Episode 36). More from Catch Prichard at http://www.catchprichard.com

036. Oakland, CA based indie folk outfit Catch Prichard performs their brand of uniquely moody and moving tunes. Sawyer and I talk about moving to Sweden at a young age, how travel has affected his world view, American individualistc culture, finding his voice and more. Check out more from Catch Prichard at http://www.catchprichard.com

Extra content that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode: Songs from Love Jerks (Episode 35). More from Love Jerks at http://www.lovejerks.com

035. San Francisco's indie pop darlings the Love Jerks - Bryan Garza of Scissors for Lefty and Rebecca Garza-Bortman of Happy Fangs and My First Earthquake - stop by to share tales about their rock opera wedding, eating cereal in the shower, Rebecca's podcast "Advice from Mom" and the classic rivalry Rockers vs. Dockers. Check out more from Love Jerks at http://www.lovejerks.com Recorded at the Jam Pan in San Francisco, CA by Justin SanSouci Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Chelsea Christer, Justin SanSouci and Sagan for additional production support and the use of their beautiful home. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio

034. Lindsey Starr is a veteran Los Angeles indie pop singer songwriter who has performed with the likes of Fences and Macklemore. We talk about whether or not to tell someone when you write a super personal song about them, giving props to the people behind the scenes in the music world, not shitting on female popstars, the grind of being on the road and more! Check out more from Lindsey Starr at http://soundcloud.com/lindseystarr Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA by Jake Lloyd Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Alexandra Hoye for extra production support and solid breakfast sandwich recommendations A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio

033. Tony Thaxton, host and producer of Feliz Navipod, drummer for Motion City Soundtrack, and writer of silly Star Wars songs, stops by to play said songs. We talk of his love of Star Wars and the Muppets, why he quit touring, why comedy appeals to so many musicians, playing drums for Weird Al and more! Check out Tony Thaxton's Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/tonythaxton and find out more about him at http://www.tonythaxton.com Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA Recorded by Jake Lloyd Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Alexandra Hoye for extra production support and solid breakfast sandwich recommendations A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio

032. Keeley Bumford stops by to perform songs from her personal songwriting project, Dresage. Keeley sings and plays piano and is joined by Lara Somogyi on harp and Greg Martin on lead guitar. We talk about our shared time performing in The Rocky Horror Hipster Show in Los Angeles, the issues she has to tackle as a woman in the music industry, finding a songwriting partner who you really click with and more. Hear more from Dresage at http://www.dresage.la and on Instagram @dresagemusic Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA Recorded by Jake Lloyd Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Alexandra Hoye for extra production support and siding with me when Jake is going off about The Force Awakens. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio

031. James Spaite shows off his guitar chops while crooning heartfelt songs in the vein of John Mayer, Andy McKee and Damien Rice. A great storyteller, James regales us with some great anecdotes and we discuss religion, equality, toxic masculinity, education, living with ADHD and much more. Hear more from James Spaite at http://www.jamesspaite.com Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA Recorded by Jake Lloyd Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Alexandra Hoye for extra production support and getting out the chip bowls before I even ask for them A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio

030. Tiny Stills returns to the podcast! Kailynn has a great new album coming on June 1st called Laughing Into The Void and her and I talk about getting married, gun control, audio erotica, politics, finding hope in youth, songwriting, being curmudgeons and much more! Hear more from Tiny Still at http://www.tinystills.com Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA Recorded by Jake Lloyd Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Alexandra Hoye for extra production support and puppy wrangling A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio

029. Comedian and musician Jefferson Bergey stops by to play raunchy, dirty, very funny songs that are not at all appropriate for children. We talk being a piglet in a room full of pugs, how you straddle the line between being a musician and a comedian, getting divorced and moving to San Francisco and more. Featuring guest appearances from tap dancer Tapper Dan and singer songwriter Natalie Smith! Hear more from Jefferson Bergey at http://www.jeffersonbergey.com Recorded at the the Jam Pad in San Francisco, CA. Engineered by Zen Zenith and Justin SanSouci Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight Special thanks to Chelsea Christer and Justin SanSouci for additional production assistance and the use of their beautiful home Special thanks to Natalie Smith Special thanks to Jonathan Devoto for bringing by our friend Tapper Dan. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

028. I'm joined by Natalie Smith of the band Cape Weather and we discuss their new music video 'Telephono', moving to Los Angeles, "Let's talk about Mental Health", the creative process and buying the dream music school is selling. Hear more from Natalie Smith and Cape Weather at http://capeweather.bandcamp.com Recorded at the the Jam Pad in San Francisco, CA. Engineered by Zen Zenith and Justin SanSouci Edited by Zen Zenith. Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd. Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight. Special thanks to Chelsea Christer and Justin SanSouci for additional production assistance and the use of their beautiful home. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

027. Semplica is the songwriting stylings of Doug Orey. Doug joins me to talk about starting a sports team at Berklee school of music, going to school with Tiny Stills and Yellowbirddd, early 2000s emo bands, whether getting a degree in music is worth it, the power of songwriting and much more. Hear more from Semplica at https://www.wtfsemplica.com Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA. Engineered by Jake Lloyd. Edited by Zen Zenith. Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd. Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight. Special thanks to Alexandra Hoey for additional production assistance and puppy wrangling. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

026. The warm and insightful Ryan Stier of Extravision shares his ambient psychedelic folk with us and talks tour challenges, band break ups, rebirth, tattoos, identity, shaking the brain loose and more. Ryan's tour mate Nicholas Naioti joins us at the end too! Hear more from Extravision at https://extravisionmusic.bandcamp.com Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA. Engineered by Jake Lloyd. Edited by Zen Zenith. Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd. Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight. Special thanks to Alexandra Hoey for additional production assistance and puppy wrangling. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

025. The kind and funny Nicholas Naioti shares his ambient electronic indie dreamscapes with us and talks about his hometown of Fairfield, Iowa, owning a bar and bookstore, being vulnerable, how poetry has influenced his music, why social media is brain poison and more. Hear more from Nicholas Naioti at nicholascube.com Recorded at the Dragons Den in Burbank, CA. Engineered by Jake Lloyd. Edited by Zen Zenith. Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd. Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight. Special thanks to Alexandra Hoey for additional production assistance and puppy wrangling. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

024. Jeremy Lyon of King Dream comes by to share his classic rock inspired folk on acoustic guitar, voice and harmonica. Him and I chat about his old band Tumbleweed Wanderers, getting inspired by The Matches, how Neil Gaiman has affected his music, making relationships work and much more!  Follow King Dream on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/kingdreammusic Recorded at The Art Farm in San Jose, CA. Engineered by Kevin McCann. Edited by Zen Zenith. Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd. Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight. Special thanks to Andrew Heine for providing the space. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.

023. Dogcatcher joins us at The Art Farm in San Jose, CA. Core members Andrew Heine (Vocals / Rhodes / Banjo / Guitar), Jared Milos (Bass), Ramon Esquivel (Drums) are joined by Geoff McCann (Guitar) and Joey Guthrie (Percussion) to share their unique brand of soulful indie rock. We talk joining the marines, playing music in Silicon Valley, collaborating with Gift of Gab of Blackalicious and much more!   Hear more from Dogcatcher at http://dogcatcher.bandcamp.com    Recorded at The Art Farm in San Jose, CA. Engineered by Kevin McCann. Edited by Zen Zenith. Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd. Original theme song by Please Do Not Fight. Special thanks to Andrew Heine for providing the space. A proud member of Dragon Wagon Radio.