Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Episode 57: Anthony Frijia

This week's guest is Anthony Frijia. He is a folk/americana/blues artist from here in Maryland but now located in San Diego. He his known as "Vanthonyfrijia" on instagram. I first met him at Hopkins Farm Brewery up 95 near Bmore. But anyway, Anthony has shared the stage with notable local acts around here such as Ballyhoo!, Pasadena, Skribe, and Pressing Strings. He also has a popular blog, The American Roadtripper, that documents his travels. He’s typically traveling the country and living the vagabond life in his van. His new song “Shook” is featured on this episode and is now available wherever you listen to music. So if you dig it, feel free like, subscribe, or follow. All that stuff. It’s is always helpful and appreciated. You can also drop a rating or like on the podcast if you want. But yeah, we got to talking all things music and what got Anthony into pursing an occupation in music and living life out on the road. As well as his creative inspirations. We also talked about a few books that we’ve read, which are listed as amazon affiliate links in the show notes. 
 
@hopkinsfarm
Anthony Frijia. 
Website: anthonyfrijia.com
Instagram: @vanthonyfrijia
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHyctEHhzdeb8tVJss8BWUw/videos
 
 

Episode 56: Katy & Alex of Aspire (U.K.)

This week's episode features Katy & Alex of the UK based band Aspire. They have a new song out called Gen Z which is featured on the episode. Which is up on Spotify and the usual places. We talked about how things have been for them over in England. As well as some of their current plights in school, including behavior scores, and the social issues that go along with that. As always, thanks for listening and supporting local music. Whether you’re friends of the band or the podcast. It’s always appreciated. Link to music below.
 
https://linktr.ee/Aspireband

Episode 55: Mike Jones

Episode 55 features a friend mine by the name of Mike Jones. He was formerly and currently in a blues rock band called The Jones in the Washington D.C. area for the last 15 years. He’s also doing some solo stuff now as well. His new song is called Snake Oil. It is featured on this episode. It’s more or less folk rock. If you like it, you can definitely find it on Spotify and all the usual places. I will link in the episode notes. As always feel free to drop a subscription or follow on either Mike's music or the podcast wherever you may be listening. It always helps broaden the reach of this thing. But anyway, we had a fun overall chat about what we’ve seen during the pandemic while working in healthcare, and what we’ve been working on musically. Mike also opened for Yngwie Malmsteen once at the Fillmore here in DC. So that was cool to hear about. Anyway, thanks for listening and supporting local music. 
 
web: www.mikejonesband.com
 
Insta and Twitter are : @mike_jones_band
 
youtube channel:    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7a4UPvZ8NV21QBOGbLPL6Q
 
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/themikejonesband
 
Bands I'm in and still active as well as mentioned in podcast:
 
www.thejonesmusic.com
 
www.thecreakybones.com (formerly the virginia southpaws)
 
Record Company.  www.tossandturnrecords.com
 
 

Episode 54: Ray Wroten of Bond & Bentley

Episode 54 features Ray Wroten of the band Bond and Bently from here in Baltimore, Maryland. He also has been releasing music as a solo artist as well. Ray has been veteran of the local scene here for about 15 years or so and has been touring around the country concurrently during that time. His new song featured on this episode is called Jigsaw which is released under his name sake. it has a real cool music video to go with it as well. Which we talked about the episode. We also got into talking about some his stories over the years, including sneaking into a secret Justin timberlake show at SXSW, punching the singer of Good Charlotte in the face, and being robbed by guitar center, among other things. So it was definitely a fun chat. I want to thank Ray for coming on and you for listening and supporting local music. Please hit subscribe to Bond and Bently or to the podcast where ever you may be listening. You can also subscribe to Ray’s solo page if you dig the song. It always helps us out. Other than that, the new podcast t-shirts are in, so if you want one definitely let me know. They’re super soft and comfy. Let me know if you want one. Have a good week. 
Bond & Bentley Spotify
Ray's Spotify

Episode 53: One In The Chamber (Gerrod Harris)

Gerrod Harris from One In The Chamber came on the show this week for an interview. Today also happens to be the podcast’s one year Birthday. So thanks for listening and supporting. 
One In The Chamber is a modern metal/rock band from Toronto. Gerrod came on to talk about their new song, “To The Gallows”, which is featured on this episode. Recorded at Phase One Studios and produced by Murray Daigle, "To The Gallows" is driven by haunting melodies, shifting dynamics, and a heavy foundation. The track has already drawn comparisons to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Alice In Chains, and Metallica. Having released "Blow" earlier in 2020, the single has since surpassed 50k Spotify streams and both "Blow" and "To The Gallows" were featured on Loudwire's Weekly Wire Spotify playlist while the band was titled as Blue Rhymez Entertainment's Rock Band Of The Year and finished in the semi-finals (top 8) of 97.7 HTZ FM's annual Rocksearch. Furthermore, "To The Gallows" was recently featured on Rock 94.7 in Wisconsin and is set to be featured on 94.9 The Rock's Generation Next at the end of January. 
 
"To The Gallows" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz-iTpQwgSE
Spotify Link
 

Episode 52: Twin Pixie

Twin Pixie are an electronic pop duo featuring members Aiv and TJ. Who say they met in college in Montreal. They describe their music as "a supernatural connection between pop and queer cultures. Notable influences include the witchy-ness of early Grimes and Purity Ring, as well as the infectious dance bops of Carly Rae Jepsen and Chvrches." The duo is from Philidelphia and have a new song out called "Astronomy" which is featured on the episode. Thanks for listening and supporting local bands. 
Twin Pixie Band Camp
Twin Pixie Facebook
 
Book Recommendations 
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The Book Of Symbols

Episode 51: Bad Sleeper

Episode 51 features Bad Sleeper. They are an alternative female fronted rock band from Philly with a new song out called, “Take it Back” which is featured on this episode. It's been described as "dark pop" but it's definitely got some rocking elements too it for sure. All 5 members came on a video chat for the interview. You can find their music at the links below. There's also a link to book recommendation we talked about. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. 
 
https://badsleeper.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/BadSleeperBand
 
 
Book recommendations:
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Taschen - Book Of Symbols

Episode 50: Adam Crouse of Pillbox

Welcome to the part time rockstar podcast episode 50. Today with Adam Crouse from the Baltimore area rock band Pillbox. He came on a little while back to talk about his bands new album that just came out which is self titled as Pillbox. The song that’s featured on this episode is called Carry On. Adam said that song was one his better vocal performances. And I defilingly dig it. It’s pretty solid old school rock n’ roll. You can find it on Spotify or wherever you listen to music. 
But in any case this podcast made it to 50 episodes. Which is kind of crazy. I wasn’t sure I was gonna take it this far, but the feedback from listeners and bands has been good. And there still seems to be an increasing amount of interest. So thanks for that and thanks for listening. Hopefully together we can help out our favorite local bands in whatever ways we can. Feel free to subscribe, like, or follow Pillbox or the podcast. So whether your friends of Adams or friends of mine, thanks for tuning in, and hopefully you yourself are doing alright out there. But without further ado, episode 50 with Adam Crouse from Pillbox. 
 
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/bandpillbox/
 
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LLJ2OZXIwsCjZJ9kCup9N?si=nD_B3FGZSiyBi-srcHJ4Jw

Episode 49: Skribe (Aaron Yealdhall)

Episode 49 features Aaron Yealdhall otherwise known as Skribe. He’s a local Annapolis area musician who just released two new songs over the weekend. One original song called “Big Ole Buzz” as well as a John Prine cover called “Spanish Pipe Dream”. Both of which you can find at the band camp link below. Generally Skribe’s music is described as garage folk and I’d probably add that he has a touch of country influence as well. Aaron and I talked about all things music and what he’s been up to. We talked a lot about marketing music on FB, recording at Sweetfoot Studios, and live streams. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. 
https://skribe.bandcamp.com
Big Ole Buzz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S54hYxkN0xU

Episode 48: BEES!

Episode 48 features Mike and Adam from the Band Bees!. They are an alternative rock band from Philly. Their new song "We Don't Wander" comes out today. And it's featured on the episode. I also really like their self titled EP. It's really 90s and real catchy. But anyway thanks for listening and supporting local music. Please give the band or the podcast a follow if you like the episode. They guys will have a new music video out 2/17. Links to BEES! music below.
 
Spotify
https://www.facebook.com/BEESphilly