Gig Nightmares

Justin Adams is a vocalist/guitarist based in Lebanon, PA. He’s been the leader of the metalcore outfit Oshian since 2011 and has recently joined the group Waiting for Eden.

In today’s episode, Justin…

Tom Theurer is a drummer from Southeastern Pennsylvania. Since first taking up drums in the 80’s, Tom has played with numerous musical outfits including Brass Pocket, I Of Amenti, Sylvia Platypus, Ou…

Mark Burkert is a guitarist based in southeastern Pennsylvania. He’s currently playing in the 80’s arena rock cover band Old School, but years ago he played guitar for Tapping the Vein and performed …

Jenny Grace is a singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Since 2021, she has been releasing music and performing all around the world with both her namesake country band and her original metal proj…

Bob “Angelo” Sawyer is a British guitarist most known for his time playing in legendary heavy metal bands Iron Maiden and Praying Mantis. He’s performed alongside other classic acts such as Motörhead…

Rosie Thorn is a singer from Southeastern Pennsylvania most notable for singing with groups like The Discoteks, Shameless, and Gilligan, a new tribute to yacht rock. 

In today’s episode, Rosie talks a…

Mark Newman is a guitarist and singer/songwriter from New York. Throughout his lifelong career, he’s been a sideman for music icons like John Oates (Hall & Oates), Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Jim McCarty…

Matti Frost is a multi-instrumentalist based in Pennsylvania. Since 2013, he’s been the singer/rhythm guitarist/main songwriter of Philadelphia-based metal outfit Frost Giant. He’s also notable for h…

Gary Shea is an American rock bassist best known for his work with Alcatrazz and New England. Since the late 60’s, Gary’s been performing all over the world on some of the most iconic stages alongsid…

Rich Goldberg is the president and founder of NJ-based booking agency Ultra Artists. In the 80’s and 90’s, he booked many iconic acts including Greg Allman, The B-52’s, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, Thom…

Mark Briody is the rhythm guitarist & co-founder of American heavy metal band Jag Panzer. Since the release of their debut “Ample Destruction” in 1984, the band has left their mark on heavy metal his…

Carlos Drouet is a singer from New Jersey. Having taught himself how to sing working for tips on public transit buses as a kid in Ecuador, he has been singing and playing guitar in a handful of local…

Brian Silver is a bassist from New Jersey known as the bandleader of NJ-based tribute act 80’s Revolution. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, Brian rocked the East Coast as bassist for The Flossie Band an…

Michael Brown is a heavy metal guitarist/vocalist from Baltimore, MD. Since 2011, he has been the frontman for the technical thrash/death metal outfit Nuclear Tomb, as well as playing guitar and tour…

Nathaniel Kinsey is a multi-instrumentalist and life-long fan of hard rock + heavy metal music. He’s been playing in bands his whole life and over the years has opened for notable 80’s rock acts like…

Jimmy Waldo is an American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer. He has recorded and performed with several notable rock and metal bands, including New England, Alcatrazz, Quiet Riot, Warlord, a…

Teeze/Roughhouse is an American hair metal band from the 1980’s Philly Metal Scene, notable for their big manes of hair, loud amps, multi-color shredded outfits, guitar spins, blood spurting, stage a…

Ricky and the Ricardo’s is not your average Schuylkill County cover band. Taking inspiration from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes with their rapid-fire punk interpretations of a wide range of songs, Ri…

Jawn Whitten is the frontman of Shockwire, a heavy metal comedy band from northern Ontario. He’s known for creating viral content online, dating back to 2013 with the rock band Super Quest, and once …

Brett Anspach is a 25 year old multi-instrumentalist and producer from Pine Grove, PA. He got his start as a professional musician singing and playing guitar throughout the tristate area in his origi…