dogwater studios
S14E39 Chewie’s Thanksgiving Show: All the Way to Susanville
This week we reminisce with the original cast and Starfish the intern for a cozy episode with friends and music from Chewie’s archive. He put together a show with bands on a 30-year-old flier for a barn burner in Susanville featuring 5 bands from Reno: Loadstar(exclusive for our Patreon members, patreon.com/worstlittlepodcast) who actually broke up right before the show and didn’t play, Dirty Steve, Orange Peel, Sprout and Werm. 90’s Reno punk and alternative rock groups.
We take turns being ungrateful for something and slipping in some thankfulness as well.
We’re getting close to the finish line for this season and we are all thankful for you our listeners and supporters.
Our friendship is what keeps the podcast going and we are all grateful for that.
We hope you enjoy the show and have a wonderful thanksgiving weekend.
To the music makers of Reno and beyond. Thank you.
Life is short and we love you. Happy Thanksgiving!
S14E37: acrylic – Before the Flood Of ‘97
Season 14 episode 37! In a row?! Yup, that’s right, we’re back with late nineties Reno Britpop band; acrylic! Bill Conran and Robb Russo (Luke McMullan, Neil Edwards, Chris Davis, Steve Larkins, Gabe Larkins: not present) join us for literal coffee talk, the Cure’s new album and remembering the 90’s in Reno. Bowie, Love and Rockets, Stone Roses, the Smiths, these are the influences of the mighty acrylic. We get four songs from the band who should win Reno’s most unique local band of 1998. They played with the Killers before they blew up. Great double bill. Legendary.
We had a blast from the past catching up with dear friends Will and Robb from the wayback. AND! Reverend Rory made it in to host this very special episode, recapping his two days at the Reno Punk Rock Flea Market’s: Fleas the Season event as master of ceremonies Krampy Santa or something like that. Props to everyone at RPRFM and our favorite gal pal Kadillac Kim for another fantastic 2-day flea featuring mad talent from the area and beyond. Way to kick off the holidays Reno!
So hop in the time machine with us and hear of days of yore before the internet was a thing. Blue Lamp, Area 51, Planet 9, the Zephyr (not the Z bar, your dad’s Zephyr) Classic Reno. Enjoy. Thanks for listening. Hug your friends.
#570 S14E35 The Griefs: All in the Family
Lyric Morrow fronts The Griefs, her band with her dad, Jeremy Morrow on drums and her boyfriend Will Shamberger on guitar. Yep, that Will Shamberger from the Will Shamberger band out of Fallon. Jeremy was a guest with his band Merkin way back in season one! He has been on a couple other times as well.
Fresh and new to the scene, The Griefs are a little poppy but raw and rocking with indie-riot grrrl vibes. Sometimes surfy and sometimes heavy and kind of White Stripesish, but with cool female vocals. Sometimes Will’s guitar sounds like Joey Santiago from the Pixies. Which is rad. Jeremy keeps the beat interesting, tight and moving. Also rad. The Griefs are a cool rock group with a subtle angst and artful dynamics. Retro and modern in the same breath.
They’ve been busy playing shows this year, starting from a stage in an apple orchard in Fallon to a recent Cornell University rooftop set in New York. They’ve also been recording an album and will be playing their fifth show ever opening the night for Wolfgang from Pussy Velour’s all ages Halloween birthday bash at Midnight Coffee Roasters, Friday October 25th with a bunch of killer bands. Doors at 5:30 and the Griefs at 6pm sharp!
The next night, Saturday October 26, next week’s worst little guests, the Giltter Bats, are playing a Halloween costume party in the Cellar at Alturas with The Electric, Donkey Jaw and Hired Fun! It’s going to be a great weekend of kooky spooky oooky entertainment in the BLC.
We had a great time catching up with one of the coolest new bands we’ve had on this season. Thanks for making the trek from Fallon to be with us Griefs and thank you for being with us dear friends and worst little listeners. Life is short and we love you. Carve a pumpkin!
S14E33 Richie Panelli and Lucas Arizu-Chill AF
We had this weeks guest Richie Panelli on a few months back with Tha INTOXXIKATED PEDEZTRIANZ as a guest m.c. and he had to bail early. We really enjoyed his style and input. So we booked him for a full show. Richie has been working on his music for years and has many facets to his work. Different approaches depending on the situation. Battle raps, party bangers or chill vibe freestyle with ethereal looped guitar by Lucas who works with many high level musicians like the Reno Philharmonic, the Reno Jazz Orchestra, Whitney Meyer and Jelly Bread just to name a few. Lucas is always playing and he himself is just as chill and relaxed as Richie. That’s the flavor we got, and we love it.
Richie has a new album Sunshine coming out soon and Richie says this one is a full expression of his voice that he’s developed and honed from years of experience. You can find him at Richie Panelli music on all platforms.
We have a great round of the quiz and Nick plugs the 20th anniversary of Marianarchy fest this weekend at Cypress and Alturas here’s the plan clan:
Marianarchy XX
A BENEFIT FOR SHAUN RUCKER
Day1– Friday, Oct.11
CYPRESS MUSIC HALL:
ELEPHANT RIFLE:11:15
Engine Fire 10:30
Eddie and the Subtitles 9:45
Glitter Bats 9pm
One Ton Dually 8:15
DeWolfe 7:30
Eric Stangeland 7pm
Eric Foreman 6:30
Day2 Alturas Cellar Stage
10/12/24
Triflin Bitches 11:15
Will Shamberger Band 10:30
Grimtones 9:45
Roxxy Collie 9pm
Ten By Ten 8:15
Mr.Johnson&HLD 7:30
Dark Corners 6:45
Larry Cooper 6pm
Wabuska Yachting Club 5:15
Breck Lee Durham 4:45
Robin Robinson 4:20
Canyon White 4pm
Hope to see you there!
Life is short and we love you.
S14E32: Sandall & Poune – Double D’s
This week on the pod, Dale Poune and Doug Sandall bring their high desert blues music to the Dogwater Studios. Both guys play acoustic guitar, both take turns singing songs and Doug plays the harmonica like Magic Dick from the J Geils Band.
Dale plays with Lacy J Dalton (including at the Grand Ole Opry!) and tours with Doug all over, like from Phoenix Arizona all the way to Tacoma, if you dig. Dale also teaches music at the High Desert Prison in Susanville and has real life tales in his songworks. As does Doug, who we had on a few seasons back as a solo artist. They joined up shortly after that and it’s been off to the races.
They treated us to several blues numbers and the stories behind them. Sandall and Poune are an open book, and the songs reflect their truth, booze, mistakes, women, regrets and self-respect. They have a great chemistry and they’re funny and genuine. You can find them on SoundCloud where you can check out songs from Dale’s classes as well their originals and be their friends on Facebook and Instagram.
Thanks for listening. Life is short and we love you.
S14E31 Feral Heart- Kat’s in the Cradle
This week’s guest is a familiar name, the fantastic Kat Heart on guitar and voice and her new trio with one of our heroes from the Atomiks, Luke Hoffman on standup bass and newcomer to the Dogwater studios, Erick Graham on drums. They are called Feral Heart, and they click man.
We talk about how they formed, what they think of each other, their kismet connection to John Popper and his fiancé Gidget, opening for Grace Potter and Kat’s upcoming show at Alturas this Friday with Roxxy Collie and Bang Marry Kill.
Feral Heart is a soulful, groovy, slightly jazzy with a tinge of psychedelic surf vibes and the grit and passion of women like Janis Joplin and Nina Simone. At times they feel like a great bar band, the soundtrack for the high desert and sipping cocktails outside at sunset. Relaxing, interesting and always from the heart. That’s how Kat rolls. We loved having this trio of talent on the show. You can get info on all of Kat’s projects at Katheart.net and Kat’s Facebook.
See you at the show!
Life is short and we love you!
#565 S14E30 Paul Allen- Inside an Outsider
Our guest this week is a dear friend and crazy talented one man band, Paul Allen. Reno indie acoustic outsider storyteller music with lyrics that are sometimes stark and bleak, humorous, trippy & a little heartbreaking .
Paul has released his home recordings on Bandcamp and SoundCloud with Paul playing guitar and drums and double tracking his voice for a hypnotic listening experience. Taking it all in is a delight to the senses.
There’s something deeply authentic in the exposition of the absurdity and emotional frustrations that we’re all living through , reported on in such a direct and unique style. Elliot Smith, Daniel Johnston, even the lyrics and tales of Devo come to mind. It’s a beautiful world for you.
Paul is a great artist, and we loved having him on.
Nick shares his live music packed weekend and reviews Kevin Smith’s new flick.
Reverend Rory made it to the show for a second week in a row, a rare treat these days. Thanks Rev!
We love you Reno! We love you worst little listeners!
Thanks for your support!
S14E29 Mr. Johnson & His Loaded Dice: Honky Tonk & Dick Jokes
Blast off with the OG WLP cast from the past, into the Wild Wild West with Mr. Johnson & His Loaded Dice. Zack Johnson on guitar and vocals, standup bassist JP Hogfat, man of (lap) steel Jonah Winchester, and Luci Inferno providing the heat of the beat.
Known for covering the Misfits in a western honky tonk style, the band’s original songs are just as infectious, hooky and spooky.
They’re always out on the road with 58 scheduled shows this year alone. All that playing has made this band super tight and able to deliver 4 hours of music if needed. Primarily a country act, the band crosses over to punk and rockabilly fans with ease.
You can find their upcoming shows and information on their facebook and instagram pages.
We talk about the Davis fire which at time of writing is still 0% contained. The band and Reverend Rory tell us about their ordeals with it and the community coming together for those affected.
It was another great reunion for the original hosts, and another great episode of fantastic music.
This weekend’s hot show is Sassabration in Carson City!
Hopefully we’ll see you there.
Thanks for listening.
Life is short and we love you.
S14E28: Hungry Like DeWolfe
This week’s guests are young Renoites who play Americana pop punk, new to the scene but steadily growing a grassroots fan base.
They’re fun. They might be singing about let’s say, the end of the world, but their sound feels like a happy summer jam.
Jesse Green (Cryptillians former drummer) heads up the band on guitar and vocals as well as primary song writer. Collin Logan on bass, Noah Petersen on guitar and Robby Davis on drums. Studious and easy going guys who love to play. They’re a tight unit with chemistry, musically and as friends.
They have a great sense of humor and with their podcast debut they of course play a neck and neck round of the worst little quiz. The middle school stories are top notch.
DeWolfe is playing the Shoe Tree Brewery in Carson City this Saturday September 6th and day one of Marianarchy XX at Cypress Music Hall Friday October 11. You can find them on Instagram @DeWolfeband and their YouTube channel.
We welcome Chewie back from his hiatus, discuss the end of our hot streak as RN&R’s readers best local podcast, revel in our 2nd place win and Nick recaps the Nowhere Nevada 10 year anniversary show. Thanks DeWolfe for a great episode and thank you dear listeners for being here.
Life is short and we love you.
S14E27 Nowhere Nevada 10 Year Anniversary! -Spoilers!
This week Nick and Dogwater Dick talk about the film Nowhere Nevada. A locally made feature length movie written by Marianne “Marianarchy” Psota, turn of the century Reno arts and music promoter, writer, muse and conduit.
Eight years after her passing the script was given to David Richards who, with the help of over 100 Northern Nevadans, directed what would become 2014’s best feature film at the San Francisco Global Movie Festival.
In celebration of the ten-year anniversary of the win, we hear tracks featured in the movie, by Max Volume, Andy Luna with Seasons of Insanity, Mister Vague, Los Pistoleros and The Shames, and the guys share memories and insights from working on the film. Rick produced over half the music in it and Nick had several contributions including music director and producer.
This episode is full of movie spoilers. Be warned. Not too much is given away but if you want to watch Nowhere Nevada knowing nothing about it, don’t listen to this until after you’ve watched it.
It was interesting having just Nick and Rick talking to each other, one on one, in the same room. Trippy but kind of refreshing. We hope you enjoy it. Nick is hosting a screening this Saturday August 31st at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City with Reno rockers on the Nowhere Nevada soundtrack, Mark Earnest’s Vague Inc. and Los Pistoleros, before the film and a Q&A with the director and others following.
Come on out and see this crazy love letter from Marianne to the Reno music scene and the scenes love letter to her on the big screen with a fantastic Rock and Roll show to boot!
Life is short and we love you. See you at the movies!
