That’s Awesome with Joe

Welcome back to That's Awesome in 2021 and bearing with us through our winter break! We return with an episode featuring Keith Wallen of Breaking Benjamin. Keith has had quite a career in the music industry and has lots to share. From starting his band in high school, joining Adelitas Way, and finding a home in Breaking Benjamin, Keith has had his fair share of ups and downs in the industry. Along with being in bands, Keith also writes and releases his own solo material as well...

Today on the pod we sit down with Joey Tyler of VRSTY. VRSTY has recently signed to Spinefarm records and put out their latest EP 'Cloud City.' Joey shares his story that includes playing locally, doing merch for letlive, and starting the band as a solo project. This one may have more tangents than any other. Joey and Joe share a passion for song writing and definitely nerd out on the similar mindset they have towards music...

Today Jack Underkofler, frontman of Dead Poet Society, joins us to chat about his band. Jack and joe came from a similar scene in Boston and while they maybe have never crossed paths in person, they share a lot of the same acquaintances. Jack shares some interesting stories from his band including how they have been building a fanbase in Mexico, how Youtube has helped their career, and how touring in Mexico gives the band some pretty interesting stories. Intro- Dead Poet Society- .intoodeep...

Today we welcome back Sergio Medina to finish his lengthy and diverse music history and to promote his very own podcast 'Sergio Medina and Mama Cecillia' out now on Spotify. His podcasts is a firsthand retelling of his mothers stories of being a first generation immigrant to this country and the chapters of her life since. We also resume discussions on Sergios current projects Eidola, Royal Coda, and Nova Charisma...

Today on the pod! First things first! New intro song! Let us know if you like it or think its really dumb. We think both. Also- check out the new song written by Donovan Melero and Joe on all streaming platforms now called That City by Donovan Melero Today Ethan Harrison of Great American Ghost joins us. Ethan and Joe have known each other for the entirety of their teen and adult lives having played local shows together for years and touring in the same circuits...

Andy Cizek of Makari and Monuments joins us this week. Andy discusses starting his musical career on Youtube and how he turned his solo passion into opportunities that led to him fronting two bands in two different genres. Another unique success story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the pod, Alex Mungal joins us to talk about his career as a lighting director. Alex has been active in the music scene for the past decade, starting as a performer and moving into the production world, and eventually finding a home as a lighting director. Production is a huge part of what makes a show great, and Alex gives some amazing insight into what it means to be and lighting director, and how to get there...

Today on the pod we welcome Tony Cappocchi of Dragged Under. Formerly of Rest Repose. Tony has a long history of touring and has basically made his brain an encyclopedia of knowledge around touring and how to act and gain the respect of the bigger names in the industry. He also has his own business helping YouTubers grow and manage their sponsors. This was a super interesting one, and what what was supposed to be 60 minutes turned into 2 hours. We could have easily kept going...

This week, Joe is in Port Jefferson NY at Vudu recording studios working on an album for Donovan Melero (Hail The Sun.). Rather than release a typical interview episode this week, we thought it would be fun to record an episode with the writing team behind the album consisting of Joe, Donovan, Allen Casillas (Ahh-Ceh, VIS) and Ken "MoonDough". Joe gives a brief introduction to everyone on the album and their musical journeys, and then the boys let you in on what's been going on in the studio...

Today on the pod- Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills joins us to give us a deep dive into the bands history and Spencer's personal music history. This was a fun one for me personally (Joe) as I learned more about the band I play in and what the progression has been like the last twenty years. Thanks for everyone who joined us on IG live for this ep! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices