S13E28 Glass Tung-Cunning Linguists
Alex Ross “MorAl” and Johnny “Junes” Wilson are the two emcees behind one of Reno’s premier hip hop acts, Glass Tung.
We were stoked to meet this dynamic duo at the Dogwater Studios for an outstanding display of skills, drive,and friendship.
Chewy, our resident expert in hip hop, made sure to come in for this one and hits it off with the group instantly. Glass Tung show a kind of maturity and intelligence to their rap, delivered with grace and certainty. Their voices complement each other, and they have chemistry that flows.
It was a great talk with two of the nicest dudes a podcast could hope for. Jam packed with stories, songs and of course the worst little quiz for our brand new homies. They are fresh off an opening slot with the Souls of Mischief and gearing up for a show with the Living Legends. They’re killing it.
Connect with them on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. You can find their music on all the usual platforms. Put some Glass Tung in your ears.
Keep Reno hip hop alive.
Life is short and we love you!
Thanks for listening!
S13E27- Los Pistoleros-Tres Hombres
#520 Season 13 Episode 27
Our longtime amigos and Reno’s undisputed kings of psychobilly punk rock, Los Pistoleros, stopped by the Dogwater Studios to share the good news that they’re back as a power trio and they are en fuego!
Fresh off an opening slot for punk legends FEAR, the Pistoleros share the good times and bad, new material and classics.
Andy Hernandez on standup bass, Chris Chamberlain on guitar and lead vocals and Lee Normus holding down the beat, are a fun, high energy, rock and roll machine.
Despite each member almost dying, members moving on, the pandemic and other struggles, the band is turning14 years old, with zero signs of ever breaking up. The prolific Reno rockers have been hitting the road all over the region and are gearing up for a national tour. Look out for them all over California and Nevada in the meantime.
You can also catch a secret appearance in October, press play if you want in on that. Chris has never been on before so of course we give him the quiz. We were impressed by his performance. You will be too! Look for their music on all the platforms, they are everywhere. Viva Los Pistoleros!
Thanks for listening!
SUCKA PUNCH: Tales from the Punchbowl
Sans frontman Mike and newest member, guitarist Andy, we sat down with drummer Pierre, Bun on bass, and saxophone player Shannon from Reno Ska punk band ,the legendary Sucka Punch!
We go through the origins, timeline and many members of the longest running hardcore ska band in Reno.
It’s a hilarious and fascinating story of a band in constant flux, spanning decades.
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From the mid Nineties to the very active present, we really enjoyed the ride. We hear tracks from their greatest hits and we give Bun and Shannon the virgin podcast treatment with a thrilling round of the worst little quiz.
You can catch Sucka Punch September 16 @VSB
September 30 @Shoe Tree Brewery in Carson City and
October 6 at Noble Pie. They’re on the socials so connect with them there for further information and their catalog of music is everywhere you get music.
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Shannon
We would be remiss to not mention the passing of Reno music and arts legend, Oliver X. We were blessed to have known and worked with him on several occasions throughout the years. His love and energy he gave to all things Reno, his warmth and smile will surely be missed. X Fest: a celebration of Oliver X will be held at the downtown Reno plaza, by the BELIEVE sculpture Sunday August 20 2023 ,1-8pm, FREE, all ages.
Life is short and we love you. Thanks for listening.
Saint Oliver by Stefani Leota
Two Man Lemmon Band – Lemmon Party
This week we welcome the ever-evolving Two Man Lemmon Band!
Spencer Eldridge started out solo with his guitar and some songs under the banner Just In Beaver. That was followed by being joined on bass by Grimedog’s Lucas Grimes. Then after a name change to the current, Two Man Lemmon Band are now joined by Bobby Enzenberger (OG bassist for Pussy Velour) on cello, filling out their fun brand of folk punk.
With funny parody songs ranging from crapping your britches at the Meadowood Mall to a rap number to songs of empathy and unity, Two Man Lemmon Band are great tight musicians with a fun-loving energy that’s contagious. We of course initiate Bobby with a round of the worst little quiz.
Look them up on the book of faces or hipstergram for information on their next shows including a festival in Doyle, California with Filependejo and many others. You can also catch them at the Marianarchy fest in October. Spencer, Lucas and Bobby, we salute you!
Life is short and we love you.
Thanks for listening.
Charlie Marks – Old Timey Folker
This week’s guest hails from the woods halfway to Susanville, slinging guitar and banjo ditties from the early nineteenth century – our new bestie, Charlie Marks!
Down to earth, with a fascination for the finger picking styles from a time just before Appalachian bluegrass, when folks played traditional porch music, Charlie intends to keep this art form alive by performing and celebrating it on his upcoming northwest and national tour.
This being his first time on the show we play a fun round of the Worst Little Quiz,. Plus, Ian is back with his picks of upcoming hot shows.
You can find Charlie Marks on instagram with tour info and upcoming dates in Reno.
Thanks for listening!
Dylano: Skills To Pay The Bills
This weeks guest is a rising talent in the Reno hip hop scene. Sometimes with his new group The Ones To Love and sometimes solo as Dylano. Either way, this hard working, hard playing MC comes with the goods.
Creating his own beats and music and spitting rhymes live in the Dogwater Studios.
Having started a little late, we cut out all the fat in this episode. We get to know Dylano from a rough upbringing in Truckee to discovering a love for the genre and process to taking his shot, getting his demos to Charlie Tuna from Jurassic 5 and developing a working relationship. It’s a great story with hope, heart and promise. You can catch Dylano this Thursday and every last Thursday of the month at Deadringer Analog Bar on Fourth Street . Keep Reno hip hop alive! Life is short and we love you!
Thanks for listening.
Keller – Antisocial Wizards
We’re back worst little listeners!
All apologies to The Electric who will be rescheduled due to an illness last week on our part. Everyone is feeling better, besides the heat stroke. We have a fresh new episode with a fresh new band; KELLER – featuring friend of the show, fellow podcaster (MixTapes) and guitar wizard, Eric Stangeland as well as lead singer, band namesake, and our new bff, Katie Keller. They share a couple tunes off their new album Antisocial Butterfly.
We talk about the magic in the process of creating an album. Katie used to watch Eric play in bands like Convicted Innocence and now she fronts a band with their former members. “Full circle,” is how she put it. They also treat us to a live in house performance: great stuff reminiscent of Alice In Chains, one of Stangeland’s favorite groups. Katie’s voice is strong, smooth, and a little defiant. She’s a woman letting it all out, lyrically, and in tone. Don’t fuck with her: she’s been through some shit. We really enjoyed having them on.
We also feature our other bff and special guest host, Sophia Shortz! She gives us a recap of the Reno Punk Rock Flea Market and reviews two movies she hasn’t seen: the Flash, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
We had a blast. Thanks for listening!
The Sonic Dead – Feroxcious! – S13 E21
This week we catch up with our dear friend and Nick’s Glitter Bats bandmate, Freddie Ferox (pronounced Fair-Ox, not fur-oh: Latin not French. Got it.) ‘Prolific’ doesn’t seem word enough for Freddie’s musical output. Perhaps ‘relentless’ would be a better one. Freddie has been a driving force behind Murderock, Candy Apple and the Razor Blades, the aforementioned Glitter Bats, and his one-man goth/industrial/disco/funk (with some horror rap music) featured today: The Sonic Dead!
Think Revolting Cocks meets Thrill Kill Kult – it’s freaking brilliant. Like all of his projects, Freddie’s songs are catchy, hooky, and memorable; well thought-out: musically, sonically and lyrically. We had an amazing time finding out more about one of the best front-men, singers, and mad scientists Reno has to offer. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. You can catch Freddie fronting Glitter Bats at Alturas on July 29th with Pussy Velour and Eddie and the Subtitles! Until then crank it up and shake your ass to the Sonic Dead! (Now available on Bandcamp! And the other spots you get music.)
Thanks for listening!
Ian and Lacie – Laced with Love
This week we have Lacie Rose Pich and Ian Mitchell on to talk about “Laced with Love”, a series of benefit shows to help Lacie with her congestive heart failure. We hear from Lacie about what the process of dealing with congestive heart failure has been like and the plethora of events that Ian (her fiance and bassist for The Grimtones) has put on to help her!
They brought some real heavy metal tracks recorded live from Laced with Love Vol. 1 this last Saturday at Alturas. If you want to contribute and help Lacie pay for her medical bills you can go out this Saturday, 6/24, to Alturas Bar and catch 7 more bands that will be playing for Laced with Love Vol. 2 including: The Will Shamberger Band, One Ton Dually, Glitterbats, Grimedog, Roxxy Collie, Acid Box, and Larry and Ian with some surprise special guests! Doors at 6, music at 7, $10 suggested donation at the door! If you can’t make it to the show, you can always donate to Lacie’s GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-lacie-with-bills-while-in-the-hospital
We also talk at length about the wild time that was Debauch-a-Reno this past weekend and some upcoming shows this week including: The Deadly Gallows at 40 Mile this Thursday 6/22 at 8pm, donation encouraged and VAKKER with Kanawha and Eleusis at Alturas, Friday 6/23, doors at 7, $10 .
Thanks for listening! Life is short and we love you!
Alfredo – Building Impermanence – S13 E19
And we’re back!
It was great meeting our new best friend Just Alfredo and his solo guitar looping instrumentals. Another member of the Spike McGuire army, he’s been tearing it up all over 4th street and at 10 Torr’s open mics and showcases.
Alfredo’s layered guitar constructions are sometimes reminiscent of spaghetti western music, surf, classical and psychedelic rock like Pink Floyd or The Mermen. We were fascinated with the process. Watching one person create all that sound is always intriguing.
Having survived the pandemic and honing his craft, Alfredo is out and about creating music in several circles. He love’s collaboration and keeps very busy as an arborist as well! He’s playing this Friday , colabbing with the fantastic Haley Sawtell at the aforementioned 10 Torr on Mill Street at Atomik City!
Fun talk, fun quiz and great music.
We hope to see y’all rocking at Debauch-A-Reno this weekend in Wingfield Park. ALL AGES! Kids under 10 are free! Visit Kadillac Kim at the Reno Punk Rock Flea Market booth and pick up a WLP t-shirt and ask about sponsor opportunities!
Life is short and we love you.
Thanks for listening.