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Pilot Waves Presents Poetry - Our Mother's Earth (recorded poem by Charles Settles)
07/22/2025
Pilot Waves Presents Poetry - Our Mother's Earth (recorded poem by Charles Settles)
Good morning world. Today we all have choices, what shall we do with those choices? And if you know someone who doesn't have access to choices, let's start there.
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Oh Me, Oh My - A 55 Second Story
07/10/2025
Oh Me, Oh My - A 55 Second Story
Every moment is an opportunity to connect. Every interaction with the world, be it an exchange of smiles, a quick glance, or a hello. Even the breath you take in from our beautiful mother earth and return to her carbon dioxide, an interaction that is perfect, simple, beautiful and so automatic. It is done without purposeful thinking, but the magical flip side of that is when we deeply think of this exchange with mindfulness, we are granted insight beyond our wildest dreams, provided we do it often and be respectful of the knowledge and wisdom bestowed on us. We choose love over fear because, pleasure over pain, connectedness over isolation. And if you dig deep, past all the garbage that has been brought to you that you have turned into, a beautiful and wonderful existence, if you dig deep past all those layers of progress, achievements, triumphs and treasures, you don’t have to choose love is the default, it is natural, it is where everything emanates. All that pain, all that uncertainty has been brought to you to try and motivate you, but now you don’t need it. The knowledge that pain exists is enough but to understand how deeply it is rooted in what we call the human experience is beyond clear and we must work to help those in pain. You don’t have to choose love, it’s always there. You have to turn it off sometimes or re-direct it, not turn it on. Pleasure is what we feel all the time when we want to and it is impossible to isolate yourself, you are sharing this world at all times with everyone you know. So, you know what, give someone a call, text or check in on a video chat. Life is short and there is so much to be done.
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Pilot Waves Presents Poetry: “Outdoors Play” (recorded poem by Charles Settles)
05/12/2025
Pilot Waves Presents Poetry: “Outdoors Play” (recorded poem by Charles Settles)
You can find more about Charles on Quora. His specialties include phenomenologically informed sociology of knowledge, pre-k to 12+ education, astrology, Tarot, dream analysis and more generally helping traumatized children and adults. His educational background includes doctoral credits in sociology from Brandeis University and a masters degree in elementary education from U/Mass, Boston, And everything he does is informed by a 6th sense which became active during his 12th year of life.
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Pilot Waves Presents Poetry: “We did not do drugs” (recorded poem by Debasery)
05/10/2025
Pilot Waves Presents Poetry: “We did not do drugs” (recorded poem by Debasery)
Debasery is a very nice writer and multi-media artist from South Florida who recently moved from Brooklyn, NY to Portland, OR (whoah). Their most recent poems and visual art can be found in Ethics, exquisites, SCAB, Moral Crema, and forthcoming in Lurch Zine and Post No Bills. Their first short film, “Wisdom in the Land of Fort Lauderdale,” is available on Vimeo. You can find them irl hosting a reading series called Intrusive Thoughts. ig: @debasery
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Pilot Waves Presents Poems About Work - Charles Settles: "This Devout Servant"
04/08/2025
Pilot Waves Presents Poems About Work - Charles Settles: "This Devout Servant"
You can find more about Charles on Quora. His specialties include phenomenologically informed sociology of knowledge, pre-k to 12+ education, astrology, Tarot, dream analysis and more generally helping traumatized children and adults. His educational background includes doctoral credits in sociology from Brandeis University and a masters degree in elementary education from U/Mass, Boston, And everything he does is informed by a 6th sense which became active during his 12th year of life. This is a call to everyone: Everyone works. Everyone. We would love to feature your poem on our podcast about work. Work is what we do to thrive, survive or sometimes to just get by. A job, a gig, a discipline, a responsibility. You know...the work a.k.a. not play Email: Podcast:
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Pilot Waves Presents Poems About Work - Debasery: "Luxury Lobotomy"
04/07/2025
Pilot Waves Presents Poems About Work - Debasery: "Luxury Lobotomy"
Debasery is a very nice writer and multi-media artist from South Florida who recently moved from Brooklyn, NY to Portland, OR (whoah). Their most recent poems and visual art can be found in Ethics, exquisites, SCAB, Moral Crema, and forthcoming in Lurch Zine and Post No Bills. Their first short film, “Wisdom in the Land of Fort Lauderdale,” is available on Vimeo. You can find them irl hosting a reading series called Intrusive Thoughts. ig: @debasery
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Pilot Waves Presents Poems About Work - Ivan Himanen: "To Sysiphus"
03/20/2025
Pilot Waves Presents Poems About Work - Ivan Himanen: "To Sysiphus"
I wonder if you listen to these, wondering or longing? I wonder if you listen to these with even a glimmer of desire to participate? Ivan Himanen: Born in Helsinki in 1987 to a Finnish father and Russian mother. Learned to draw before he learned to walk. Once spent an afternoon playing violin in the streets because he didn't have enough cash for an ice cream. Moved to New York City in 1993 and has dwelled there ever since. Studied fine arts at LaGuardia High School, architecture at The Cooper Union, and cities & technology at The Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia. Believes in technique, adaptability, patience, storytelling, that touching cold stone or dry wood will never cease to delight, and that no single person has the power to build a community.
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Pilot Waves Presents Poems About Work - Charles Settles: "Getting Off His A**"
03/19/2025
Pilot Waves Presents Poems About Work - Charles Settles: "Getting Off His A**"
Hello there, what are you waiting for? We NEED your poems for this to work. Work...get it? This is a podcast, that at this moment in time and space (right here, right now) is focused on poems, about work and labor. We are pleading with you to participate. . The stakes are high. From Merriam-Webster, the etymology. Old English werc, weorc "work, activity directed toward accomplishing something" Middle English, from Anglo-French labur, from Latin labor; perhaps akin to Latin labare to totter, labi to slip — more at SLEEP
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Pilot Waves Presents Poems About Work - Lizz Straight: "Ingratuity"
03/18/2025
Pilot Waves Presents Poems About Work - Lizz Straight: "Ingratuity"
Listen up friends. We NEED your participation to save this world. Reach out and drop us a line, we would love to feature your poem about work on this podcast. [email protected] Brief Bio | Lizz Straight Lizz, a native of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, is a prominent figure in the national spoken word community. A 3-time winner and 9-time finalist at the Southern Fried Poetry Slam, the largest active slam in the U.S., she is also the founder and former host of Poetry Is…, the world’s longest-running poetry radio show having aired weekly on on 88.5 FM in Tampa and world wide via wmnf.org for the past 20 years. Voted Programmer of the Year in 2008, Lizz’s multifaceted artistry extends beyond poetry. Her work with StoryCorps and NPR’s Morning Edition, as well as her Poetry Is…Prison Tour, which brings music and poetry to incarcerated adults and juveniles, showcases her diverse creative impact. She holds a BA in English, Creative Writing/Poetry and is pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing/Poetry at Queens University of Charlotte, where current U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limon is on faculty. Lizz is also an accomplished choral singer, performing at Carnegie Hall in November 2019. A single mother and dynamic educator, Lizz has enriched the Palm Beach County educational landscape for 14 years, teaching language arts, creative writing, and mindfulness. A video of this performance is here.
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A poem about the meaning of work
03/16/2025
A poem about the meaning of work
Another wonderful person who is willing to share a heartfelt poem about their work. Won't you join us on this mission? We are trying to better our situation. Words are magic. For example, the words purple monkey. Now where did that purple monkey you imagined just now come from? The magic of language.
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Pilot Waves Presents Poems About Work: The Straw
03/12/2025
Pilot Waves Presents Poems About Work: The Straw
Here is a poem from a person who feels a certain way about their work. We invite you to particpate in this ongoing series, we will keep uploading them until someone forces us to stop. Reach out at and let's make some magic...wait, stop, reverse that...let's make some wizardry. Here is the original call: Everyone works. Everyone. We would love to feature your poem on our podcast about work. Work is what we do to thrive, survive or sometimes to just get by. A job, a gig, a discipline, a responsibility. You know...the work a.k.a. not play Email: Podcast:
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You're All Just High
02/26/2025
You're All Just High
Sometimes we are faced with circumstances and events that take us out of the mindset that a lot of us often take solace in. It's just a ride. In these moments, it helps to play a role or to vent or to make art. Or all three.
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Pilot Waves Presents: Labor Love a.k.a. The Love of Labor
02/14/2025
Pilot Waves Presents: Labor Love a.k.a. The Love of Labor
No fancy edits, no retakes, no removing of the ums or mistakes. This is art in a pure form and it demands your attention. If you want a fancy presentation, move on to the next show because we aren't for you. We would love to feature your poem on our podcast about work. Work is what we do to thrive, survive or sometimes to just get by. A job, a gig, a discipline, a responsibility. You know...the work a.k.a. not play Email: Oh and happy Valentine's Day, eat some chocolate and let's all get laid. Music by Fat Kneel
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The StageCraft Interviews: Apollo 66
06/22/2024
The StageCraft Interviews: Apollo 66
Born of the local garage rock scene, they have released a number of bootleg style recordings of their live shows on Bandcamp and released their first self-titled 5-song EP in early 2021. While at their core, they remain a garage rock band, their song writing has evolved with influences ranging from the Beatles to the Cramps. Apollo 66 hosts a monthly garage punk rock night with other local and touring bands in Silver Spring, MD. Their music has been featured on college, internet, and community radio stations in the Washington, DC area, New York, California, Massachusetts, and Florida, among other places. In April 2021 they performed and recorded a live 4-song set for The Rodent Hour sessions with Matt Attack on Radio Free Brooklyn (New York).
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The StageCraft Interviews: Emily Henry
06/13/2024
The StageCraft Interviews: Emily Henry
Emily Henry is a DC-based singer-songwriter who performs her own personal brand of elegant electro-infused indie pop. Known for her powerful yet sweet vocals and an authentic musical instinct, she has been compared to artists such as Joni Mitchell and Sylvan Esso. As a child, she began writing songs as soon as she was old enough to communicate. Enthralled with reading, storytelling, and fantasy, young Emily Henry would write melodies to the poems and lyrics recited by her favorite characters. She performed heavily throughout high school and college, releasing her first body of work shortly thereafter. watch emily on twitch FREE shows 3 times a week: mon @ 2 pm ET wed @ 12 pm ET fri @ 12 pm ET
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StageCraft LIVE at Lost Origins featuring musical guest Philip Basnight of Broke Royals
05/18/2024
StageCraft LIVE at Lost Origins featuring musical guest Philip Basnight of Broke Royals
Philip Basnight (pronounced Bas-night) shares inspirations, titillations and contemplations on the last ten years in a band, in his head and in his heart. We share the evidence of these conversations because it is important, this we do believe. Thank you to Jason Hamacher and the Lost Origins Gallery for hosting us, we hope this is the first of many showcases to come in Mount Pleasant.
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The StageCraft Interviews: Mary-Victoria Voutsas
02/15/2024
The StageCraft Interviews: Mary-Victoria Voutsas
Mary-Victoria Voutsas is a "powerful" and "enthralling pianist" (Washington City Paper). She has toured extensively as a pianist and classical musician; she has performed solo at many notable venues, including the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage & Terrace Theatre, the Lisner Auditorium, and many embassies. Ms. Voutsas is also one of the visiting Artists in Residency for Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts and has done accompaniment/ensemble work for the National Symphony Orchestra and artists such as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alison Krauss, and collaboratively performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk series. She earned her degrees with concentrations in Piano Performance (M.M.) under Dr. Nikita Fitenko from Catholic University and under Yuliya Gorenman at American University (B.A.). She is completing her D.M.A. at Catholic University, her dissertation is focused in the piano works of Manos Hadjidakis (Hatzidakis) and the history and influence of rebetika music in Hellenic song.
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StageCraft Live with No Net - Suspect Down
02/09/2024
StageCraft Live with No Net - Suspect Down
We talk about getting noticed, why not being an a**hole is important and if you are an a**hole, be consistent so we know who you are. This episode made possible by our beloved partners over at Settle For It Records. Their new album Living Life Fast is avilable on all the streaming platforms with Bandcamp and vinyl coming soon.
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StageCraft Live with No Net - Broke Royals
01/16/2024
StageCraft Live with No Net - Broke Royals
This unedited and unfiltered episode drops exclusive and breaking news...from August? Yes, we have been sitting on this for far too long, and we present Rebecca and Philip in all their un-edited glory. This was recorded a bit ago, so please be mindful of any references to dates or times accordingly. The Broke Royals are a delightfully charming and talented musical group. Would Southwest Airlines get this one wrong? Take that off the bio, y'all? We kid because we love you! As a bonus, if we can get this episode up to 75 listens by next week, we will release the hilarious outtakes from the promo recording sessions afterward. Yes, think Cannonball Run meets Judd Apatow with a dash of Chuck Lorre. Broke Royals is a rock & roll band hailing from Washington, DC, known for their sing-along, arena-ready sound. Comprised of Philip Basnight (vocals, guitar), Colin Cross (drums), Taimir Gore (bass), Rebecca Basnight (keys), and Ben Wilson (guitar), the group has released three full-length albums to date, each showcasing their penchant for crafting emotionally resonant, hook-laden songs. In July 2022, Broke Royals released their third album, "Local Support", via Byrdland Records. The record was met with critical acclaim, earning a spot on Apple Music’s ALT CTRL as well as coverage from outlets like Under the Radar magazine and Washington City Paper. DCist even named Broke Royals one of the local bands to watch in 2023, citing their ability to meld the sounds of today with those of their heroes. "Local Support" is a departure from the band's previous work, as they discarded their old process and stepped out of their comfort zone to create something new and exciting. Working with producer Bartees Strange, the group wrote and rewrote slowly throughout the pandemic, sometimes all together and sometimes individually. The result is their most exciting collection of songs to date, with influences ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Tom Petty. In addition to critical acclaim, Broke Royals has shared stages with the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, AWOLNATION, Dashboard Confessional, Car Seat Headrest, Michigander, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. They've been named an Artist on the Rise by Southwest Airlines and one of the best live bands in DC by CBS. With "Local Support", Broke Royals prove that they're just getting started and are a force to be reckoned with in the world of rock & roll.
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StageCraft Live with No Net - Massie
01/05/2024
StageCraft Live with No Net - Massie
This unedited and unfiltered episode answers some important questions about what venues could be doing to be more inclusive. Recorded on Big Donnie Z's porch, which is upstairs above his basement that apparently he records bands in? Who knew? As a reminder, StageCraft is a show about art, presentation, and the presentation of art; we talk to mostly D.C. people, but not exclusively; our schedule is based chiefly on serendipity. This episode is sponsored by Thanks for the Bumps. Thanks for the Bumps promotes wrestlers, fans, and the wrestling community. Their mission is to achieve high standards in all that celebrates wrestling as an art form. Massie is a power-pop trio (comprised of Emily Yaremchuk, Samantha Collings, and William Salzmann) from the vibrant punk scene of Washington, D.C. With their roots firmly planted in the city's iconic punk heritage, Massie brings a girlish twist to the genre, infusing intricate three-part harmonies and melodies with a pop sensibility over their bubble-punk infused instrumentals reminiscent of late 90's and early 2000's alternative rock.
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StageCraft Live with No Net - Don & Cat talk to Jim & Sarah of Velocity Girl
01/03/2024
StageCraft Live with No Net - Don & Cat talk to Jim & Sarah of Velocity Girl
CUTE BAND ALERT! This episode is unedited, unfiltered and absolutely delightful. Recorded in Big Donnie Z's basement. You might have heard of it. As a reminder, StageCraft is a show about art, presentation, and the presentation of art; we talk to mostly DC people, but not exclusively; our schedule is based chiefly on serendipity. This episode is sponsored by Settle for it Records. SFIR is an independent media company based in Washington DC, that fights the Disimagination Machine by documenting the punk and metal music scenes in the DMV and elsewhere. Velocity Girl Biography by Jason Ankeny via All Music. Marrying the feedback-drenched sonic assault of the British shoegazer scene with the melodic immediacy of classic pop -- an approach critics dubbed "bubblegrunge" -- Velocity Girl emerged as one of the most successful and acclaimed indie rock bands of the early '90s. Their roots lay in the short-lived Gotterdammacrats, which formed in Silver Spring, MD in September 1988 around the nucleus of singer/guitarist Archie Moore, bassist Kelly Riles, guitarist John Barnett, and drummer Berny Grindel. Barnett exited following the first performance, and after playing a series of gigs as a three-piece, the group welcomed vocalist Bridget Cross in the summer of 1989 and adopted the name Velocity Girl, borrowing the moniker from an early B-side by the then-obscure British band Primal Scream. As the year drew to a close, the band made its recorded debut with "Clock," a contribution to the compilation What Kind of Heaven Do You Want?, the first release on the fledgling local label Slumberland. Drummer Jim Spellman replaced Grindel in the fall of 1990, and after completing the single "I Don't Care if You Go," Cross left the lineup early the following year; she soon resurfaced in another seminal D.C. indie band, Unrest. Singer Sarah Shannon was tapped as Cross' replacement, and a week after adding second guitarist Brian Nelson -- Moore's bandmate in the pioneering Black Tambourine -- Velocity Girl entered the studio to record its breakthrough single, 1991's "My Forgotten Favorite." The record was a major college radio favorite, and brought the group to the attention of the Sub Pop label, which released a split single featuring Velocity Girl and fellow D.C.-area band Tsunami in early 1992. Velocity Girl remained with Sub Pop to issue its 1993 full-length debut Copacetic -- a much-acclaimed set featuring the singles "Crazy Town" and "Audrey's Eyes," its ingratiating noise-pop approach proved pivotal in expanding Sub Pop's image beyond that of merely a Seattle grunge label, and at the time Copacetic was the second biggest seller in the company's history, behind only Nirvana's Bleach. The follow-up, Simpatico, was even more successful, generating the minor hit "Sorry Again." 1996's Gilded Stars and Zealous Hearts was far less fulfilling creatively and commercially, however, and after completing the album Shannon relocated to Seattle. The group's days were clearly numbered, and a U.S. tour culminated in a farewell show at Baltimore's 8x10 Club that September. After Velocity Girl dissolved, Shannon, Riles, and Spellman reunited in the short-lived Starry Eyes, while Moore -- who also helmed a side project, the Heartworms -- later resurfaced as a member of the acclaimed the Saturday People.
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StageCraft Live with No Net - Shawn Westfall Wants a Book Deal
12/24/2023
StageCraft Live with No Net - Shawn Westfall Wants a Book Deal
This episode is unedited and totally off-the-cuff. Shawn Westfall has forged a storied career as an improvisational comedian, having performed improv for over 25 years and having taught it for seventeen. He was the exclusive teacher of improvisational comedy at the DC Improv for 12 years, inaugurating the first improv comedy class there in 2003 and helping to grow the curriculum into what’s since become the DC Improv Comedy School, which now boasts a roster of teachers and thousands of students. In 2015, Shawn left the Improv to start his own brick-and-mortar improv theater in DC, The Unified Scene Theater. His classes (and the numerous performances they generated) have been featured in The Washington Post, The Washington Post Express, Washingtonian magazine, on NPR and Washington Post Radio, and his former students include a talented roster of performing and writing talent who have graced the main stages as performers at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, The Second City Comedy Theater, The iO Comedy Theater in Chicago, and as writers on shows such as “Broad City” and “Saturday Night Live.” But it was with local DC improv legend Mikael Johnson that both found continued and lasting success as ShawnMikael[s], an improv duo that’s played to audiences all over the country, racking up accolades, awards, and recognition during its existence, to include a monthly performance that sold out a 70-seat venue in Washington, DC for 33 months straight. Since connecting in 2010, ShawnMikael[s] has won the Harrisburg Improv Comedy Throwdown (twice), been invited to participate in multiple Washington Improv Theater runs, headlined at the DC Improv Comedy Lounge and in improv shows, festivals, and theaters all over the DC-MD-VA area. In 2011 they performed as part of the 2011 Capital Fringe Festival, playing to sold-out audiences and garnering 5-star reviews; the two were named as a “Pick of the Fringe” that year from DC Theater Scene. Shawn is an honorably discharged veteran of The United States Air Force and holds a BA in English literature from The University of Maryland at College Park and an MA in English literature from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
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StageCraft: Live Music Showcase with Elena La Fulana, Taisha Estrada, Endlings, Rook Richards and Kid Named Rhi
12/09/2023
StageCraft: Live Music Showcase with Elena La Fulana, Taisha Estrada, Endlings, Rook Richards and Kid Named Rhi
We threw a live music showcase back in November, and this is that showcase. Every performance was magnificent. We invite you to listen and tell us who you want to see at our next showcase. Reach out to us on IG: @StageCraftRadio Thanks to the Filling Station in Arlington, Deb Edattel, Doug Kallmeyer, Zee, and all the artists who performed. A huge thanks to all in attendance, except for that corporate party trying to speak over the music and not shutting up long enough to know they were missing moments of love and joy being offered to them. Fuck 'em, we say, but in a loving way.
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StageCraft with No Net - Johnny Temple of Akashic Books and Soulside
12/08/2023
StageCraft with No Net - Johnny Temple of Akashic Books and Soulside
While posting this episode, we were reminded that for a time, StageCraft referred to our unedited offerings as "With No Net." Johnny Temple is the bassist of Soulside, the publisher of Akashic Books. He is charming, intelligent, and a great bassist. Let's listen to him wax with Don and Alex. We offer this episode to you unedited and unfiltered, "With No Net," if you will.
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The StageCraft Interviews - Gizz Butt, Franz Stahl, Johnny Temple
12/07/2023
The StageCraft Interviews - Gizz Butt, Franz Stahl, Johnny Temple
You might have heard of some of the bands these cats were in. Scream, Girls Against Boys, The Prodigy, Foo Fighters and Soulside. They are super bright and incredibly talented, yet they still tolerate Alex's questions. While the conversation in this episode (un-edited by the way) is essential, the most crucial thing for you to do is to get in your car, plane, boat, or helicopter and get your ass down to the Black Cat TONIGHT (Dec 7th) to see Souldside, Scream, and XK Scenario. Get your tickets, babies. https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7141313/scream---soulside-at-black-cat
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A StageCraft Sampler - Broke Royals, Massie and Project Mayhem - Part 1
11/08/2023
A StageCraft Sampler - Broke Royals, Massie and Project Mayhem - Part 1
Massie is a power pop trio (comprised of Emily Yaremchuk, Samantha Collings, and William Salzmann) from the vibrant punk scene of Washington D.C. With their roots firmly planted in the city's iconic punk heritage, Massie brings a girlish twist to the genre, infusing intricate three-part harmonies and melodies with a pop sensibility, over their bubble-punk infused instrumentals reminiscent of late 90's and early 2000's alternative rock. Broke Royals is a rock & roll band hailing from Washington, DC, known for their sing-along, arena-ready sound. Comprised of Philip Basnight (vocals, guitar), Colin Cross (drums), Taimir Gore (bass), Rebecca Basnight (keys), and Ben Wilson (guitar), the group has released three full-length albums to date. In addition to critical acclaim, Broke Royals has shared stages with the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, AWOLNATION, Dashboard Confessional, Car Seat Headrest, Michigander, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Project Mayhem was Formed by Oscar Grauci and Kowalski at Kowalski’s dad’s car dealership, Project Mayhem rose to the top of heap of a decaying music scene with its flair for classic psychedelic-infused rock and roll and country. Their first album, the ingeniously titled masterwork: Transcend Your Contempt, made Project Mayhem overnight darlings of the automotive beats set, with their take no prisoners approach to recording and touring, Project Mayhem remains the definitive rock act of the millennium. As stated, by one fan, “I’ve seen a lot bands play, but I am going to remember seeing Project Mayhem on my deathbed.” Hailed by critics and fans alike, as the heroes of rock, Project Mayhem is more than a band, they’re the ultimate experience.
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The StageCraft Interviews - Kinda Evil
08/23/2023
The StageCraft Interviews - Kinda Evil
Born at the bottom of a bourbon bottle, KINDA EVIL officially formed in the spring of 2022 when heavy artillery drummer Christopher Peli joined the DC band formerly known as Dad Legs – Amanda Dove (vocals & guitar), and brothers Nolan (guitar) and Mason Henry (bass). Weaving a darkly potent blend of blues, garage, punk, and rock & roll, this four-piece gets the blood pumping with their electrifying stage presence, big hooks, soaring guitars, and explosive grooves, appealing to fans of The Dead Weather, Priests, and All Them Witches. This episode features tracks by Kinda Evil. Transitional music beds provided by Fat Kneel.
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The StageCraft Interviews - The Attic Sessions
05/27/2023
The StageCraft Interviews - The Attic Sessions
This episode is hot out of the oven because YOU need to get yer ass down to Union Stage and see these cats perform live...TONIGHT! Opening music provided by Fat Kneel and the rest of the music is off of the Attic Sessions' release Realize the Tide/Lost that is available on Bandcamp, so now here is the order in which you proceed. Listen to this episode, purchase/download the album, and then get down to Union Stage tonight. The doors are at 7pm, what the helll are you waiting for???
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The StageCraft Interviews - The Return of Doug Kallmeyer of Requiem
05/26/2023
The StageCraft Interviews - The Return of Doug Kallmeyer of Requiem
Doug has 32 years International touring experience in over 35 countries worldwide for both major and independent labels and artists. So get out your pens, pencils and some paper or your digital note-taking device if you prefer and listen to this thoughtful artist and dare we say professional, school us on how shit is from his view of the metaphorical room. Lucky for all of us, Requiem has shows coming up soon. Better click that episode link and find out when and where, tell them that Puppet sent you. Notable clients/ artists: , , , , , , , Deathfix, 302Acid, Flaming Lips, Beauty Pill, Ex Hex, Big Grams, Michael Holman, Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, Liz Phair. Notable clients/ companies: Democracy Now! Nomad Event Systems, Fringe Festival DC, Black Cat National events, Integrated sound, Pink Line project for the arts, Universal Republic, , Tangerine, World Bank, Corcoran School of the Arts
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The StageCraft Interviews with JC of The Vinyl Vault
05/18/2023
The StageCraft Interviews with JC of The Vinyl Vault
JC is the producer and host of The Vinyl Vault radio show. She is a vinyl enthusiast and has been obsessed with music throughout the course of her lifetime. Though she specializes in the indie, alternative, punk, and new wave music genres, her tastes are expansive. She considers herself a lifelong student of music but never an expert. Music bed provided by the indestructible Fat Kneel
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