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OMG you guys. Holy guacamole batman… it’s the return of the band formerly known as The Shames!! That’s right folks Scaught (also bass player for Elephant Rifle) on drums, Penny on guitar and vocals and Mikie on bass and vocals live at the Dogwater studios! With their new music and new band NOSEBONE !
We hear several brand spanking new songs and one blast from the past.
The band gives us the skinny on what lead to the new direction and the podcasts history with the ladies from The Shames a beloved Reno punk band.
It was great to catch up with a full house of hosts (including Thee Reverend Rory Dowd!) and guests. Ricks sister Gina is a big WLP fan and was with us live in studio to experience an episode being created. She picked a great week to do so. The Shames were the first music played on the podcast way back on episode two, so this our 603rd really felt full circle.
We skip the quiz in favor of music and get some upcoming shows in Reno and where you can catch NOSEBONE playing their first show in October. They are newly on Instagram @nosebonereno .
We had a blast and are completely stoked for this power trio of rockers and the future of the mighty NOSEBONE.
Life is short and we love you.
Thanks for listening.
We are back with another sweet episode of WLP.
Paige Sargent is the DEEPNESS, sometimes with her guitar or maybe a cappella or with a full band, however presented she delivers the beauty, the love and the deepness of it all.
Nick met and invited her to the podcast when Breck Lee Durham hosted a tribute to John Prine. one listen and he knew we had to get her on the show.
Beautiful, gentle healing vibes with amazing harmonies, at times an ethereal vibe, and dreamy.
We discuss Paige’s life and recent trip to Nashville where she intends on moving in the near future.
In the meantime she is keeping a full schedule of shows.
We get to know her a little deeper with the worst little quiz and Nick highlights some upcoming shows.
So sit back relax and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the DEEPNESS. We did.
Life is short and we love you. Thanks for listening.
It’s our 600th episode!
To celebrate we had a party with our friends, Manchild Greg Gilmore, Spike McGuire, Roxxy Collie, the Grimtones, Larry Cooper, Glitter Bats, CandyApple&theRazorblades, Michael Tegio and good old uncle Nick!
Ten different live acts in one episode. What could possibly go wrong?
This was an amazing show and we want to thank everyone who played, everyone on the sound team, lord Stryse, thee reverend Rory, our hosts and guest hosts, interns past and present , and you dear listeners, thanks for listening. My apologies for not getting more pictures of everyone.
Fifteen seasons and 600 episodes! We love what we’ve accomplished and look forward to bringing you more Worst Little Podcasts for as long as the fates allow.
Folky ska loving singer songwriter Luke Knudsen closes out our 500’s with an intimate live acoustic performance of songs from 7 years of recording with Dogwater Dick. Yet to play out, save a few open mic performances, Meta For The Metaphor is sharp funny sometimes complex with clever word play and playful tunes that truly entertain.
We enjoy Meta’s journey from childhood to finally making it to our podcast at Ricks urging.
Luke is intelligent and funny, so of course the worst little quiz was a hoot.
So join Nick, Rick, Chewie and patch certified new cohost Patrick as we get to know Meta For The Metaphor aka Luke Knudsen. Great hang.
Luke Knudsen Meta for the Metaphor bandcamp: metaftm.bandcamp.com Bluesky: @metaftm.bsky.social Meta for the Metaphor & In Silhouette are streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
Luke Knudsen
Meta for the Metaphor
bandcamp: metaftm.bandcamp.com
Bluesky: @metaftm.bsky.social
Meta for the Metaphor & In Silhouette are streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
Right before heading to the Dogwater studios for the recording of this week’s episode my wife asks me “who is on tonight?”. I say ViceGrip. She replies,”they sound tight.” She’s the funniest person I know. Love you baby. When I came home I was pleased to tell her they were indeed tight. With Matt on bass, Jonny on guitar and lead vocals, Ryan on guitar and Craig on drums, ViceGrip rip.
They seem to combine funky jams and outlaw rock with funny story songs with late seventies vibes a dual lead guitar sound that is jam-tastic. This particular iteration of players began five years ago North shore Lake Tahoe/Truckee area and recently hitting the Reno scene .
Ryan and Matt are brothers and have been friends with Craig and Jonny for years. They definitely have that kind of brotherly chemistry and are a hoot to hang out with. We had a great time listening to the jams live and getting to know them via the worst little quiz. A great one for sure. The middle school question was hit out of the park so to speak. Rad hang dudes. Maybe from Tahoe but Reno af and hella tight!
You can catch up with ViceGrip at wearevicegrip.com as well as Facebook and @wearevicegrip on Instagram. They released 3 new tunes on the fourth of July so hit all the platforms for that.
We too are on Facebook and Instagram. Please if you haven’t yet give us a follow. @worstlittlepodcast
Join us as we celebrate WLP founding member Josh “Chewie” Martin’s birthday with a trip to 1990’s Reno. From Chewie’s personal archive of cassettes and compact discs we get crazy eclectic with tracks from metal act War Maggots, indie masterminds Grey Mauzer, hardcore Reno hip hop from The Line and the western surf sounds of Del Mar(from the 2010’s).
We teach Patrick about pagers and MySpace, reminisce the recent past and our upcoming 600th episode celebration and the distant past of days long gone.
Chill out with us and aurally time travel to the 1900’s on a very special day.
Have a great 4th. Stay safe and sane out there.
See live music and local theater while the getting’s good.
With Chris on guitar and vox,
Looney with the occasional vox, Yuni on Guitar and Favian slapping the Double Bass accompanied by Christian the designated mastermind, Nueva Elegancia are a musical group with traditional Mexican guitar style but I wouldn’t call them a mariachi band.
Young fellas with an average age around 20, playing the music they grew up on and creating their own niche in Northern Nevada.
We had a blast learning about the band and their brotherhood and drive.
They take the quiz and delight us with several tunes.
Nueva Elegancia are young, confident and ready to take on the world. They are on Instagram @nuevaelegancianv and available for booking shows and special events.
Thanks for listening!
Life is short and we love you
We’re back worst little listeners and so is our good buds the Danny Horton Trio to rockatonkabilly it up with the velvet and the grit, high quality polished music they’re rapidly becoming known for all over Nevada and California.
Lead by the charismatic Danny Horton playing guitar and singing and kicking the drums with his feet Rico on pedal steel guitar and Chris Beucherie on the standup bass.
While playing farmer’s foot drums Danny’s voice roars and soars with Rico’s shredding leads and fantastic dreamy sounds and holding it all together Chris with the bottom end slap that grooves the boogie. Throwback sounds for the now. Well done fellas. Rippers. Not to mention funny as hell.
So kick back and enjoy The Danny Horton Trio!
Ford Goodman joins us speaking about his crowd funded and nonprofit organization to bring professional live music performances to the people. From forthesong.org :” The “For The Song” Fund has been established by local Patrons and the ArrowCreek community to provide support for nationally-touring, critically acclaimed artists. We provide significant financial guarantees for private shows that fuel 2- and 3-performance visits to the Reno/Tahoe community. Superb artists who may not otherwise offer their art here gain a new appreciation for all that is special about Northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe region. The music business model for all but the most well-known musicians has been severely impacted by streaming, making touring the only realistic revenue source. Radius clauses and tight margins at traditional venues constrain touring revenues to the point that Northern Nevada often misses out on extraordinary and up-and-coming artists on their way to larger markets. “
Matt Bushman is our musical guest this week. It was a treat to hear him mix it up live for us. With his smooth vocals and thoughtful poetry combined with acoustic and electric guitar on loops with beats created from the guitar body as well as harmonies from the pedal board. Catchy and emotional tunes by a one very talented man .
Matt is working hard on new material and enjoying the process from new and exciting perspectives.
You can find Matt’s music on the usual platforms and services.
It was great catching up. Thanks Mr. Goodman and thanks Mr. Bushman it was a great one.
Kadillac Kim of course with the four one one on your Reno rock weekend. And Chewie’s back! Yes!
Thanks for listening
This week we’re back with our good friend and musical storyteller Breck Lee Durham. Also we welcome Carson City Shorts film festival organizers Lyric and Taylor of Silver State Storytellers. They’re giving us the scoop on their upcoming sci-fi short film fest and competition Moon Rocks, where film makers create science fiction films between 5-9 minutes running time. Find them at nvstorytellers.org and on Instagram @loverboy_lyric @carsoncityshorts @nvstorytellers.
Breck Lee Durham has been playing guitar, singing and recording a lot these days , receiving a recording grant from the Nevada Art Council, both solo and with his band Trouble Show. We hear some songs from both projects.
Breck has a boomy voice and a great sense of humor. When the songs are serious, they are quite touching as well. It’s no wonder Breck recently organized a John Prine tribute show, Prine’s lyrical sensibilities are very similar to Breck’s work. A mixture of folk, blues and southern rock but not limited to one style or sound.
We had a bunch of laughs hanging out with our awesome guests and you will too. You can find Breck on Facebook and Instagram @breckleemusic. Life is short and we love you. Thanks for listening.
