Blynd Submyshynz Episode 69: Artie Shephard from Saint Vitus Bar

What a delightful dive into the Long Island hardcore scene with (prog-loving) scenester Artie Shepherd. Artie has been part of the LIHC scene since the beginning, playing in Mind Over Matter (and a bunch of other bands), his band Primitive Weapons with past-guest (and co-owner of Saint Vitus, Chris Enriquez). We talked about Artie's musical past, the decision to open a bar and venue, running a live music venue during a pandemic, touring, launching Wreck-Age records, Yes, Rush, and a whole bunch of other shit. Artie has stories for days, and we could probably easily do another 2.5 hours some day...hopefully in person next time. Also there was music listened to.

Saint Vitus
https://www.saintvitusbar.com/

Mind Over Matter
https://mindovermatterlihc.bandcamp.com/music

Primitive Weapons
https://primitiveweaponsnyc.bandcamp.com/music

Wreck-Age Records
https://www.facebook.com/exit.wreck.age/
https://wreck-age.com/

This Week's Submissions
Horned Wolf
https://hornedwolf.bandcamp.com/track/become-like-they-are

Inhuman Hands
https://inhumanhands.bandcamp.com/track/mary-ellen

Brandy and the Butcher
https://brandyandthebutcher.bandcamp.com/track/b-g-f

Ilium
https://iliumaustralia.bandcamp.com/album/quantum-evolution-event-ep


Bands! Submit one song (preferably from Bandcamp) to [email protected] and we'll try to cover it on another episode. Find us on social media @blyndsubmyshynz.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8QVmx1ggBQHGKln88UNw

Theme song by Francis Anger Roberts
VO by Pete Holland
Logo by Nick Fox