A career roadie (B) sits down with creators, artists and other interesting people he has met along the way. (L) runs the socials.
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In this week's episode, Bernie and Lisa are joined by Kyle Simmons, the keyboard player of Bastille. We caught up with him just minutes before he took the stage in Queens, NY for the final night of t…
In this week’s episode, Bernie and Lisa catch up with PA tech Miranda Baca on a day off in Toronto, Canada. Miranda works for Clair Global and she recently joined the crew on the second leg of the Du…
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Angelica Garcia, a talented singer, songwriter, and musician. Angelica discusses her journey from California to Virginia to Brooklyn, how she found herself mu…
In this week’s episode, Bernie and Lisa sit down with the lead singer for Nile Rodgers and Chic, Kimberly Davis. Kim talks about her early years in Brooklyn and how growing up in such a vibrant and d…
This week Bernie sits down with Tylor McConkey, a stagehand based out of Buffalo, NY. Bernie met Tylor at the Duran Duran tour stop in Canadaigua, NY and had a fascinating conversation. Join us for a…
This week Bernie chats with master percussionist and entrepreneur, Ralph Rolle. In addition to playing with Nile Rodgers & Chic, Ralph has countless credits to his name that include performing with S…
This week Bernie sits down with singer, songwriter, and guitar player, Bhi Bhiman. Bernie finds out all about Bhi’s musical influences, his diverse taste in music genres, and the guitar players who i…
In this week’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chris LaPlante, a guitarist and guitar tech in the music industry. Chris opens up about a bunch of topics: his early years in Vermont, so…
This week Bernie chops it up with internet radio show host, photographer, former roadie, and long-time friend, Russ Rojas. Russ talks about his early days, working for Pantera and Lord Tracy and what…
This week Bernie sits down with author and former North Side King member, Danny Marianino. Danny talks about the infamous 2004 viral video incident he was involved in and how it led him to write, “Do…
In this week’s episode, Bernie and Lisa catch up with tour manager, production manager, sound engineer, photographer, and videographer, Carlos Novais. Carlos shared stories about his move from Sao Pa…
In this week’s episode, Bernie chats with Gary Rees, an experienced lighting technician who has worked in the live music industry for over 30 years. Gary shares stories of growing up in Birmingham, U…
This week Bernie sits down with Paul Chinook, an actor, producer, and writer of the independent film, "February's Dog”. He and Bernie discuss the significance of the title and Paul's journey in the f…
In this week’s episode, Bernie sits down with Josh Vittek of VittekPR. They discuss Josh’s history as an A&R representative with Carvin, how he started his own public relations company, customizing g…
This week Bernie chats with independent singer-songwriter, Mark Allan Atwood. Mark discusses his passion for songwriting, his musical journey, his artistic influences, and how he found his place in t…
This week Bernie sits down with North Point Drive's singer and songwriter, Grant Petty. Grant discusses being a teenager and discovering the music scene, his journey in the music industry, he and Ber…
This week Bernie chats with his friend, Steven McSwain, a custom guitar builder and jewelry maker. They discuss Stephen’s history of guitar building, how he got a guitar into the hands of Steve Vai, …
On this week's episode, Bernie sits down with Nigel “Skippy” Monk, a seasoned lighting crew chief with an extraordinary passion for his craft. Skippy takes us on a journey detailing how he found his …
In this week’s episode, we hop aboard the Duran Duran tour bus with front-of-house engineer, Tom Wood. Tom talks to Bernie about his beginnings in the industry, what it’s like working with top artist…
In this week’s episode of "Is Breakfast Included?", Bernie sits down with his good friend, Conor Hickey. Tune in for a fascinating exploration of horror, wrestling, UFOs, and the comedic genius of Bi…