Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Episode 122: Benjamin David Heemstra [Kensington Studio Sessions] (Annapolis, MD)

This week's episode feature Benjamin David Heemstra of Annapolis, MD. He's currently the owner and operator of Kensington Studio Sessions which features local artists from all around the area. They are now over a hundred videos in. If you are interested in booking a shoot with them their website is listed below. I also featured Ben's song "Expectations" on this episode. He goes by B.en on Spotify. Anyway, Ben and I had a fun conversation about all the different projects he's got going on and the different musicians he's played with. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. 
 
https://www.kensingtonstudiosessions.org
song link
 
 
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Part-Time Rockstar Fest is June 4th
Featuring 20 bands from the show
2 stages - Food - Beer 
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Episode 121: Dirt Bikes (Brooklyn, NYC)

Bonus episode this week featuring the Brooklyn natives Dirt Bikes. I spoke with members Richard Lehmann and Johhny Taylor. We will be playing a show tonight (Weds 4/13) in Brooklyn at The Spare Room in The Gutter. 200 N 14th St. Tickets are 10$. I will be opening the show as The Hollow Truths. We had a fun conversation about the band's travels to Germany and our mutual affinity for Austin among other things. I featured the band's songs “Ocean=Amazing" & "Sucios” respectively. Go check them out. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. Links below. 
FB link to NYC show tonight
spotify link
 
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Part-Time Rockstar Fest is June 4th, 2022
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Episode 120: Brendan Lane (Annapolis, MD)

This week's episode features Brendan Lane. He is a local singer/songwriter based out of Annapolis. Currently he is traveling and playing most of his gigs on cruise ships in the Bahamas. I featured his song "Oh Child" which you can find on Spotify/Apple and at the link below. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. 
 
https://brendanlane.bandcamp.com
Spotify Link
 
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Part-Time Rockstar Fest is June 4th @Fishhead Cantina
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Episode 119: LJR (Part VI) [Washington, D.C.]

Today's episode features my longtime friend, bandmate, and all around creative entrepreneur the LJR. He's been launching his solo career as a pop artist for the last year or two. He's got his first big show to announce which will be June 24th at the Pearl Street Warehouse in D.C. The show will be with The Slang and Jarreau Williams. So if you are in town or looking for a road trip you can find the link to the show below. I featured his new song "Need a Little Lovin'" on the episode. You can find the new music video for it on Youtube soon. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. 
 
facebook event/ticket link
"need a little lovin" spotify link
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Episode 118: Felipe Paccagnella (Baltimore, MD)

Today’s guest is Felipe Paccagnella. He’s a solo artist and producer in the Baltimore area. I featured a new song of his called “For You” on the episode. We had a real fun conversation about all sorts of stuff - religion, philosophy, science, music, theory, etc - Felipe is heavily involved in his church and plays in the band there. Links to Felipe’s studio and music below. 
 
https://paccagnellastudios.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4pjztFPkcBTa6jX1cGLoAI?si=NKJPuAXiTJ2zrYGOi5uffQ
 
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Part-Time Rockstar Fest JUNE 4TH @FISH HEAD CANTINA 
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Episode 117: Matt Pless (Part II)

Today's guest is Matt Pless of Baltimore, MD. This is his second time on the show. He’s well known within the folk punk world for his songs like “When the Frayed Wind Blows” among others. I wanted to get him back on the show because he’s got a new album out called “Cheap Shots On The Rocks.” I featured my favorite song off of it called “Love & Drugs.” 
 
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Part-Time Rockstar Fest is June 4th in Baltimore, MD
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Episode 116: Zach Black of Souls Extolled (Austin, TX) - The SXSW Recap Episode

This week’s episode features Zack Black of Souls Extolled out of Austin, Texas. I wanted to catch up with him after SXSW which I made it down for this year. We also have some mutual shows coming up on their east coast run. We’ll be playing The Crown in Baltimore April 13th & The Gutter Bar in Brooklyn April 14th. But yeah, massive gratitude and thanks to Zack for having us out to his pool party and also to Gnar Bar on 6th street in Austin for having me for an acoustic show in Austin. The song featured on this episode is “Acid Drop” By Souls Extolled. Thanks for supporting local music. Links Below. 
BMORE SHOW
NYC SHOW
SOULS EXTOLLED SPOTIFY
PART TIME ROCKSTAR FEST
 
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Episode 115: Jason Tyler Findley (Destin, FL)

This week’s guest is Jason Findley of Destin Florida. He’s a local musician down there who plays in a band called Airivata. He’s got some new material coming out soon and I featured one his acoustic songs called “The Breakers.” I met Jason while I was there recently and I figured I’d get him on the show. We talked about what it’s like living in a vacation beach town like Fort Walton/Destin/Panama City. So whether you are friends or fans of his, hopefully you enjoy the conversation. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.
 
https://www.facebook.com/Airavatalive
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1st annual Part-Time Rockstar Fest is June 4th, 2022 @Fishhead Cantina in Baltimore, MD

Episode 114: Dan Houtz (Bel Air, MD)

Today’s guest features singer songwriter Dan Houtz of Bel Air, Maryland. He has been involved in the scene for many years now releasing music, working with local charities, and hosting show open mics in and around his hometown. His open mic called “Tracked” which he does in conjunction with Weatherly Productions is unique in that performers are professionally recored. The next one is this Saturday March 5th. I featured a song called “Revive” by Dan’s band Think Again. Other than that definitely go follow Dan Houtz and his band on all the socials if you are friends or fans of his. As always, thanks for listening and supporting local music. 
Tracked Open Mic Event
https://open.spotify.com/track/7aOiJhqdkHZTyZrwnkFwiG?si=09c34f3ee93e416f
https://www.facebook.com/thinkagainband
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Episode 113: Jimi Haha of Jimmie’s Chicken Shack (Annapolis, MD)

This week’s episode features local legend Jimi Haha of the band Jimmie’s Chicken Shack. He is an all around artist from the Annapolis area. I featured his songs “Do Right” and “The Quiet Ones” on the episode. As well as the band's cover of Fugazi’s “Waiting Room.” Jimi and I had a fun conversation about all the projects he’s been working on. Whether it's the new Chicken Shack album, his painting, or his art magazine called “Upstart Annapolis.” We also talked about some of his stories from the road back in the day. Such as his run-ins with Slash, Willie Nelson, and Janes Addiction among others. So whether you are friends or fans of his hopefully you enjoy the episode. You can find Jimmie’s Chicken Shack dates on their facebook page. Definitely follow to the band or the podcast if you like the episode. Thanks for supporting local art and music. Links below.
https://www.facebook.com/JimmiesChickenShack
spotify link