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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.
S14E34 Hear You Me- Fleas the Season
Our guest this week is the Reno punk rock power trio Hear You Me starring drummer Johnny, vocals, Carson on bass and Isaac on guitar and vocals. Fast and melodic, angsty and emotional. Super tight and fantastic gang vocals. In a few words, cool af. They are playing Sunday November 3rd at noon at the Reno Punk Rock Flea Market’s holiday market and show, Flea’s the Season!
Kadillac Kim gives us all the details and she brought in board member and vender layout wizard Juan, who shared his journey from vending blown glass (like Rick’s tiny flower vase, pictured below) volunteering to being on the board. You can volunteer too! They’re always looking for help and you get all the perks and behind the scenes access. Hit them up at RPRFM.org for all the info.
A terrific round of the quiz was had. And Nick recaps the 20th anniversary of Marianarchy with Rick and Kim. Epic as usual, raising a some dough for local musician Shaun Rucker. Great job Reno.Much appreciated.
Life is short and we love you! Thanks for listening.
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!
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!
S14E26: Anabelle & the Desert Scrubs- FOLKIN’ A!
Drummer and dad Clay, bassist and buddy, Miles and singer songwriter guitarist Anabelle, all packed up the van in Fallon and headed west to Reno and the Dogwater Studios for an another great WLP episode. This indie pop outfit was born out of Anabelle’s acoustic folk solo act that she started a mere four years ago at 12 years old.
This young lady has a beautiful voice, great tunes with both a seasoned presence and youthful exuberance. She’s driven. Her dad is her drummer, chaperone and driver. He’s super proud of his daughter and supports her dreams.
Anabelle’s homie Miles is new to the band and is still working out the kinks, but Clay assured him he is the man for the job.
We get the backstory, a few songs and a PG13 quiz.
They are playing this weekend’s Cantaloupe Festival in Fallon, Friday from 5:30-7pm. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.
For a great up and coming songbird checkout Anabelle and the Desert Scrubs.
We hope you have a rocking week!
Life is short and we love you. Thanks for listening.
S14E24 United Defiance: 20 Years and Forward
This week we have a special zoom call with lead singer and guitarist of United Defiance, Clinton Smith. Zooming in from Crockett California just a few miles away from most of his bandmates and rehearsal studio, Clinton shares his tales of being a lifelong punk rocker, 20 years with UD and his other band he plays drums with System 86.
In fact we get a couple tracks from them and United Defiance. You can find them on all the usual platforms.
Both NorCal punk bands play Reno often and most notably Reno Punk Rock Flea Market events. Thanks Kim!
Driving and positive with an emphasis on moving ever forward, through the ups and downs. Especially the downs and the growth that can come from them. Great talk, fun quiz too!
Kim gives you the hot shows coming up and Nick recaps the first night of Nowhere Nevada’s 10th Anniversary Screening. There will be a second screening in Carson City August 31st at the Brewery Arts Center. Also, sadly we say goodbye to Pongo. Rick and Carlos, from everyone, sorry for your loss. We will miss you Pongo. You truly were a good dog.
Ah technology, thank you for making this possible. Thank you, Clinton, United Defiance and System 86, for another great episode. Thank you cast and crew. Thank you, worst little listeners, life is short, and we love you.
S14E23 CYANATE: Hashtag Butt Stuff
Welcome back worst little listeners!
Five piece progressive metalcore group CYANATE join us this week for a truly brutal head banging thrash session.
With Jerad Mochel on guitar, Tim MacDonald on bass, Scott Schlingheyde also on guitar, Robert Landers on drums, headed by Dimitri Macouin lead vocals.
We hear tracks from their self titled debut album and they rip.
They’re opening up for The Convalescence and the infamous Green Jelly at Virginia Street Brewhouse this Sunday (July 28). Don’t miss out on this banger rock spectacle.
We get to the core of this twelve year old band who are taking it up a notch with a huge sound and bigger gigs, tighter than leather pants and hitting the road in October.
They’re hella funny too, we have an excellent truncated quiz full of giggles. #buttstuff.
Thanks for making us a part of your week. You make Reno rock and we celebrate you. Thanks for the metal CYANATE! And thank you dear listener. Life is short and we love you !
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