Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Episode 326: Tiny City (Indie Rock) [Charlotte, NC]

Episode 326 features Tiny City, an indie rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina. Band members include Nick Muccio (bass), Brendan Pope (guitar, keys), and Caleb Biele, and Derek Stanton (lyricist, lead vocals, drums). Each of them joined the chat in one way or another, and it made for a fun and engaging conversation. We’ll be playing a show together on November 15th in Charlotte at Starlight on 22nd. I featured their track “How Did You Know” off their latest album. We discussed their writing and recording process in depth, as well as their most recent tour, which took them all over the East Coast. Now that all the guys have full-time jobs, we also chatted about balancing music and work life. Thanks for listening—and as always, support local art!
This year’s PTR Fest is this Saturday, June 28th at Fish Head Cantina!
 
PTR FEST LINE UP
 
4pm — Will Barkley @thegypsywheel
 
430pm — The Mack Brothers
@themackbrothersmusic
 
5pm — The Flip Phones
@theflipphones
 
5pm — Brad William Cox
@bradcoxentertainment
 
6pm — Pack of Larks
@packoflarks
 
630pm — LJR
@lukejustinroberts
 
7pm — Patrick Duffy Band
@_p_d_b__
 
730pm — Xavier James
@xavierjamesmusic
 
8pm — @scoriaofficial
 
830pm — the Hollow Truths
@thehollowtruths
 
9pm — @letsbeastronauts
 
930pm — Big Laird
@thebiglairdband
 
1030pm — The Caffeine Rush

Episode 325: Xavier James (Rap) [Baltimore, MD]

Episode 325 features Xavier James, a featured PTR Fest artist and former guest of the show. He’s a local rapper in the Baltimore scene and just dropped a new song called “Girl, Bye,” which you can stream wherever you listen to music. Xavier will be hitting the stage at Fish Head on June 28th around 7 PM (give or take). In the interview, we talked about all things creativity—releasing new songs, improving the recording process, and some of Xavier’s background in music beyond the hip-hop scene. Thanks for listening and supporting local musicians!
 
 
PTR FEST LINE UP 
LJR
Will Barkley
SCORIA 
Pack of Larks
Xavier James
Brad William Cox
Later Than Soon
The Flip Phones
The Caffeine Rush
The Mack Brothers
The Hollow Truths
Patrick Duffy Band
The Big Laird Band

Episode 324: LJR (Luke Justin Roberts) [Pop] {Washington DC}

Episode 324 features Luke Justin Roberts, aka LJR—a longtime friend of mine and a talented pop artist based in the DMV. While he was a frequent guest in the early days of the show, it’s been at least 100 episodes since his last appearance, so it felt like the perfect time to bring him back. We were working on a collaboration for a Frank Turner cover, which gave us the chance to fit in an interview. Luke is releasing a full-length album tomorrow, June 11th, which has been years in the making. In this episode, I featured his track “Insecure,” which you can stream on all major platforms. We had an in-depth conversation about balancing the need to make money with the drive to stay creative as a musician. In addition to his music, Luke runs LJR Creative, offering video services, and hosts songwriter sessions called “Amplify” at studios throughout the DMV. Thanks, as always, for listening and supporting local artists—may you kick ass in all your endeavors.
 
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Episode 323: Derrick Credito (Singer/Songwriter) [Maryland]

Episode 323 features Derrick Credito, a singer-songwriter and author from Maryland with new music out now. I’d been meaning to have him on the show after we played a few open mics and a recent showcase together with our mutual friend Will Sims. I featured his song “East Coast Blues” in this episode—if you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In our conversation, we talked about songwriting, creative writing, community college, and the music scene in Maryland. Thanks for listening and for supporting local artists!
 
The 5th Annual PTR Fest is June 28th at Fish Head Cantina in Baltimore, MD. 
 
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Episode 322: Parker Hastings (Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter) {Gaelic Storm} [Nashville, TN]

Episode 322 features Parker Hastings from Kentucky/Nashville. He’s a guitar player and songwriter with new music out. I first came across him at a Gaelic Storm show at Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland—he’s currently their lead guitarist. Parker was gracious enough to come on the show and share the story of his musical journey. He now lives in Nashville, where he works full-time in music. It was a fun conversation—we talked about all sorts of things, including going from part-time to full-time, as well as a great story about Parker playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. I also featured his song “Kentucky Sunshine” on this episode, and if you like it, you can find it on all major streaming platforms. Thanks for listening and for supporting local artists.
 
https://www.parkerhastingsmusic.com/home
 
Local Gaelic Storm Upcoming Shows:July 20 & 21 – Rams Head, Annapolis
 
The 5th Annual PTR Fest is June 28th at Fish Head Cantina in Baltimore, MD. 
 
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Episode 321: Night Walks (Baltimore, MD) {Indie Rock}

 
Episode 321 features Night Walks from Baltimore, MD. They are an indie rock band with new music out. I featured their track ‘Untitled’ on this show. I wanted to get them on the podcast because we are playing a big show together this coming Monday, May 26th, at the Ottobar. I have not personally played there in at least 5 or 6 years, and at the time, it was one of our best shows ever. So, needless to say, we are excited and appreciate Sam & David for inviting us. In the interview, we talked about their new music, the Baltimore music scene, songwriting, and balancing work with music. The info and ticket link for the show are in the episode notes. Thanks for listening and supporting local music and local artists.
 
 
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/80893901/the-hollow-truthsnight-walksfuchsia-casualgood-time-jordie-baltimore-ottobar
 
7:00 - 7:30: Staja
7:40 - 8:10: Good Time Jordie
8:20 - 8:50 Night Walks
9:00 - 9:30 The Hollow Truths
 
 
The 5th Annual PTR Fest is June 28th at Fish Head Cantina in Baltimore, MD.
 
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Episode 320: Clif From LetsBeAstronauts (Turnstile show recap episode) [Baltimore, MD]

Episode 320 features Clif from LetsBeAstronauts. This is his second time on the show. In short, it’s a gig review–style episode. I wanted to find someone with boots on the ground to talk about the Turnstile benefit show that took place in Baltimore last weekend.
The Grammy-nominated hardcore band staged a free benefit concert on Saturday (May 10, 2025) at Wyman Park Dell, drawing thousands of fans and raising over $35,000 for charity. The beneficiary was Health Care for the Homeless, which provides medical, dental, therapy, and addiction support services to Baltimore’s most vulnerable populations.
If you’re in need of services or would like to donate, the website is listed below.
I featured “Surgery from a Doctor with Broken Hands” by LetsBeAstronauts. Check out their socials for upcoming events and releases. 
 
Health Care for the Homeless - Baltimore and Maryland
 
The 5th Annual PTR Fest is June 28th at Fish Head Cantina in Baltimore, MD. 
 
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Episode 319: Impolite Society (Hard Rock) [PA]

Episode 319 features Impolite Society out of Pennsylvania. They are a hard rock band with new music out, and I featured their tracks “Where Have You Been” and “Lost Control” on the episode. In the interview, I spoke with Tony and Brian—longtime friends who started playing music together and have since been bringing this project to life. We talked about songwriting, balancing work with music, inspirations, different eras of rock, Philly, and all sorts of other stuff. Thanks for listening and supporting local music!
 
The 5th Annual PTR Fest is June 28th at Fish Head Cantina in Baltimore, MD. 
 
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Episode 318: Padded Waltz (Indie Rock) [Boston, MA]

Episode 318 features Padded Waltz from Massachusetts. They are a sci-fi indie rock band, and I featured their track “Hand Me Down” on this episode. In the interview, I spoke with Jess and Drake about how they got this project started, the backstory and ethos behind the band, songwriting, music school, work, and more. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists.
 
This year’s PTR Fest is June 28th at Fishhead Cantina.
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Episode 317: Day-Glow Foxes (Indie Rock) [Worcester, MA]

Episode 317 features Day-Glow Foxes from Massachusetts. They have a new album out called Modern Eschatology. On this episode, I featured their track “Little Apocalypse." If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In the conversation I spoke with Sam and we talked about songwriting, the end of the world, working a day job, and campus shows in Massachusetts. Thanks for listening and supporting local art.
 
This year’s PTR Fest is June 28th at Fishhead Cantina.
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