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Gig Stories with Music People

38 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Does the name not speak for itself? Need more? Ok.
After 10+ years based in Los Angeles working as a professional musician, I've accumulated a great number of stories. I know that I'm not alone in this regard, so my hope is to shed light on the best stories from my musician friends & colleagues from around the world. Along the way I also hope to learn about each guests journey through this crazy life & industry, and ideally to offer poignant music (& life) advice to anyone listening, whether you're a seasoned musician, newbie, hobbyist, or just a... civilian? Most of my guests will either be working professional musicians or weekend warriors, but I also plan to expand over time to hear different perspectives from related "gig life" fields. If there's someone you want to hear from or some way I can make this better, let me know! CONSTRUCTIVE criticism is appreciated!

ig: @gigstorieswithmusicpeople

If you'd like to learn more about me & what I'm doing, check out episode 0 for my intro and go to:
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http://www.evanonthebass.com/
@the_spacemint
@evanonthebass

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Episodes

Ep. 37 - Ian Felchlin - Guitar!

February 06, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 198 MB

Ian Felchlin - Guitar! Ian Felchlin is a guitarist born and raised in Burbank, CA. Some bands and artists Ian has played with over the years include Back Pocket Memory, Douglas Roegiers, Malynda Hale, Andrew Orbison, 5th and Birmingham, Sarah Winchester Band, as well as various theatre productions.  @Ianfelchlin GSWMP is a podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives...

Ep. 36 - Willow Stephens - Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist!

January 23, 2024 07:15 - 1 hour - 153 MB

Willow Stephens - Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist! @willow_stephens Album - https://vibe.to/futureclassic Show - 1/24/24 at The Troubadour- https://wl.seetickets.us/wafform.aspx?_act=eventtickets&_pky=579015&afflky=TheTroubadour Willow Stephens is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. The Montana native started her career playing in the coffeehouses of the Pacific NW. A classically trained multi-instrumentalist, Stephens has strong roots in jazz, folk, R&B and classical m...

Ep. 35 - Brian Duke Song - Electric & Upright Bass!

January 16, 2024 07:15 - 1 hour - 209 MB

Brian Duke Song - Electric & Upright Bass! @briandukesong Brian Duke Song is a SoCal bassist who has a hard time saying no to almost any opportunity out there, which often leads to interesting stories, for better or worse. He plays electric and upright in all kinds of projects such as rapper Andre Nickatina, Kid Abstrakt, hip hop/jazz group Minted, Adult Karate, musicals with the Center Theatre Group, various wedding and corporate bands, and many other artists. He's been described as both ...

Ep. 34 - Fernanda Alba - Singer/Songwriter/Piano!

January 09, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 385 MB

Ep. 34 - Fernanda Alba - Singer/Songwriter/Piano Fernanda Alba is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and piano player based in Los Angeles. She is formally the leader singer of the hard rock band Obsidian Silence. Her current bands are Memberz Only where she performs as backing vocals and some leads and Exa Band where she acts as singer and keyboard player. Performance Fernanda completed in 2013 the Vocal Performance program at the prestigious LACM (Los Angeles Music Academy), where she has h...

Ep. 33 - Zach Lupetin - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist!

February 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 162 MB

Ep. 33 - Zach Lupetin - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist! Zach is a prolific singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, originally from Chicago, and now on the West-side of LA for many years. He’s the band leader for Dustbowl Revival who;s been touring steadily for over a decade, and I highly recommend checking them out! He also has a side project called Patio Club, a podcast called Show On The Road, and a radio show in LA on 88.5 called The Sway Out West. You can follow Zach on instagram...

Ep. 32 - Ben White - Electric & Upright Bass/Stick/BGVX!

January 31, 2023 14:00 - 2 hours - 295 MB

Season 2 begins! GSWMP is a podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 32 - Ben White - Electric & Upright Bass/Stick/BGVX! Along with electric fretted and fretless bass, Ben also plays upright, Chapman Stick, and sings Background vocals. He’s played with a ton of people throughout his long career including; ...

Ep. 31 - Andrew Bottini - Bass!

May 31, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 334 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 31 - Andrew Bottini - Bassist! Andrew is originally from Morgantown, West Virginia. He studied audio at Full Sail University and Bass guitar at LA College of Music, which is where we met. After LACM he moved to Nashville and played for awhile in the scene there befo...

Ep. 30 - Sarah Lubran - Singer/Performer/Everything!

May 10, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 311 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 30 - Sarah Lubran (A.K.A. Sarah Winchester) www.sarahwinchesterband.com www.noexcusesent.com @sarahwinchesterbabe Sarah is a Jane of all trades, she sings, plays 6 instruments, acts, writes, produces, and started her own production company called No Excuses Enter...

Ep. 29 - Kaitlin Wolfberg - All Things Strings/Violin/Viola/Arranging!

April 26, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 288 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 29 - Kaitlin Wolfberg @beatnikwolfgirl https://soundbetter.com/profiles/275581-kaitlin-wolfberg Originally from Cleveland, OH, Kaitlin has been based in LA for over a decade now. She’s an in-demand String Arranger and Violin/Viola player with an impressive resume ...

Ep. 28 - Jake Cassman - Songwriter/Piano/Guitar/Comedian!

April 05, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 265 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 28 - Jake Cassman  @jakecassman  @drunkenlogics Jake Cassman is a songwriter, pianist, and comedian originally from the Bay area. Jake studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and since then he’s done a wide variety of jobs and gigs in the music indust...

Ep. 27 - Geordie McElroy - Songwriter/Blackwater Jukebox!

March 22, 2022 20:45 - 2 hours - 329 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 27 - Geordie McElroy from Blackwater Jukebox @blackwaterjukebox BWJB has played all over LA and SoCal for the past decade, always bringing the party wherever they go! Geordie is the frontman, songwriter, and ringleader. You'll mostly catch him rocking banjo and vo...

Ep. 26 - Danny Hechter - Guitar!

March 08, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 295 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 26 - Danny Hechter @dannyhechterguitar Danny is a touring & session guitarist based in Los Angeles, originally from Minnesota. In 2019 he went on a major tour with Republic Records artist Jordan McGraw opening for the Jonas Brothers and Bebe Rexha at major venues ...

Ep. 25 - Matt Lesser - Drummer!

February 22, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 277 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 25 - Matt Lesser @mattlesserdrums Matt is a freelance drummer, he studied drums at UC Irvine and then began playing all over LA and around the world with a ton of bands.  He’s performed with guitar legend Albert Lee, Brenna Whitaker (Verve Recording Artist), Austi...

Ep. 24 - Leanne Bowes - Bassist/Vocalist!

February 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 253 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 24 - Leanne Bowes Leanna is a Bassist and Vocalist for hire in Los Angeles, originally from the East Coast. She’s toured with a ton bands such as Big Time Rush, Tones & I, Lily Meola, Hank von Hell, Jane Holiday, Doe Paoro, Hunter Valentine and many more. Check out ...

Ep. 23 - Karlina Covington - Singer! Songwriter!

January 18, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 296 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 23 - Karlina Covington Karlina is an eclectic singer and songwriter from Los Angeles. She studied vocals at LA College of Music which is where we met, and since then she’s been a part of a variety of projects including working with Taboo of The Black Eyed Pea’s as p...

Ep. 22 - Alex Eckhoff - Drummer!

January 04, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 344 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 22 - Alex Eckhoff - Drummer! Originally from St. Lous, MO, Alex has called LA home for 11 years now. He's a performer and educator, and we’ve played with in a ton of bands together including Dawson, Sarah Winchester Band, Bo Renaud Band, Salt Petal, Paul Justin, Ur...

Ep. 21 - Scott Keil - Drummer/Teacher!

November 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 231 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 21 - Scott Keil - Drummer/Teacher! Originally from Michigan, Scott spent over a decade in LA and is now in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  He’s been drumming for 30 years, and he’s performed with many bands and artists such as Blackwater Jukebox, Alex Volz aka Burly Templ...

Ep. 20 - Nick Phakpiseth - Bassist!

October 26, 2021 09:45 - 1 hour - 251 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 20 - Nick Phakpiseth - Bassist! Nick grew up just outside Los Angeles, CA! He is currently gigging with Dustbowl Revival and Patio Club, and he’s toured the country many times over with The Wild Reeds, Robert Jon and The Wreck and many others. The Wild Reeds have lo...

Ep. 19 - Andy Sanesi - Drummer!

October 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 254 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 19 - Andy Sanesi - Drummer! @andysanesi Andy is an incredible drummer based in Los Angeles and originally from New York. He's played with everybody, currently touring with the legend Frankie Valli and with Missing Persons! His own band and Blanco Diablo plays at va...

Ep. 18 - Cheyenne AKA Bodacious Thang - Singer/Songwriter!

September 28, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 212 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 18 - Cheyenne AKA Bodacious Thang @bodaciousthang Cheyenne is an incredible recording Artist & singer in LA, by way of North Carolina & Kansas City. She’s sang with many different bands over the years but her main focus now is her own music under the name Bodaciou...

Ep. 17 - Jose Garcia - Drummer!

September 14, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 283 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 17 - Jose Garcia -Drummer @josie_drumz Originally from Highland Park, Los Angeles, Jose plays with many bands and also works as a drum instructor. Jose’s current projects include Run Colt Run @rcrmusic , Saber @saber_heavymetal , Vormir @vormirband , and Exa @exa...

Ep. 16 - Brandon Cooke - Drummer/Audio Engineer!

August 31, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 257 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 16 - Brandon Cooke Brandon has been in LA for a while now but is heading for greener pastures in Austin, Texas with his band The Blood Moon Howlers to record their new record and have a central home base to tour from thebloodmoonhowlers.com @thebloodmoonhowlers. He’...

Ep. 15 - Levi Downey - Music Producer/Multi-Instrumentalist!

August 17, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 284 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 15 - Levi Downey Levi Downey is a music producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. A self-described band nerd turned pop music producer, Levi started as a saxophone player in the Pacific Northwest and later moved to LA after discovering a love of music...

Ep. 14 - Victoria Shifflett (Black Monroe/Stiletto Falsetto) - Singer/Songwriter/Artist!

August 03, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 213 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 14 - Victoria Shifflett Victoria is an LA native and has been performing under the name Black Monroe since 2013. She recently created the garage pop persona Stiletto Falsetto in 2020! Prior to Black Monroe she performed as Early Bizrd and the Bees, and other bands ...

Ep. 13 - Kira Hooks - Singer/Songwriter!

July 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 258 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 13 - Kira Hooks Kira is a singer/songwriter originally from Houston, TX now based in the Bay area. Her latest album Love AtLas(t) is available everywhere including Spotify and even on Vinyl! Kira is an accomplished singer & songwriter and has collaborated with man...

Ep. 12 - Greg Erba - Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter!

July 05, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 286 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 12 - Greg Erba Greg has a ton of gigs with many bands under his belt. He's a guitarist-for-hire and also fronts his own band Greg & The Gallows. Some bands he's performed with in the past include The Fulltones, Royal Crown Revue, Leatherwolf, Rye Brothers, Blanco...

Ep. 11 - David Contreras - Drummer/Producer!

June 28, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 311 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 11 - David Contreras David is a fantastic drummer who’s toured the world and performed with many artists such as the legend Alphonso Johnson and LA based King Washington. Currently he performs with and co-produces for his band Karmic, which is planning another Euro...

Ep. 10 - Diego Mancini - Bassist!

June 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 244 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 10 - Diego Mancini Diego is a Bassist & Music Instructor in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He is currently the bass player for Grammy award winner Fernanda Takai! Diego does a lot of recording for film & albums, he's the MD at School of Rock Belo Horizonte, and the MD for...

Ep. 9 - Andres Yepez - Guitarist!

June 14, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 301 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 9 - Andres Yepez Andres is a professional guitarist with a very long resume! He's originally from Quito, Ecuador, but has lived in LA for 10+ years now. Some bands he's performed with include The Hardway, Martin Tillman Superhuman, Anima Inside, Labanda, Varda, Ra...

Ep. 8 - Alex Volz / Burly Temple - Musician/Writer!

June 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople *Trigger Warning - This episode contains graphic descriptions and drug references! (And they're hilarious) Ep. 8 - Alex Volz / Burly Temple @Burlytemple Burly Temple & Alex Volz (Kid Songs) on Spotify Host: Evan Mykl Chudnow  @evanonthebass  @the_spacemint https://www.thespacemint.com/ ...

Ep. 7 - Navneet Rao - Musician (multi-instrumentalist)/Audio Engineer!

May 31, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 193 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 7 - Navneet Rao @theneatnav http://navneetrao.com Current Projects: - Kendall Rucks: http://kendallrucks.com (drummer, music director) - Lace: http://laceplays.com (drummer, audio production) - Charly and the Characters: http://charlysolo.com (drummer, backing vocalist) - Kylee Stone...

Ep. 6 - Andrew Moore - Songwriter/Guitarist!

May 24, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 299 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Ep. 6 Guest: Andrew Moore www.andrewrdmoore.com http://facebook.com/andrewrdmooremusic @andrewrdmoore Has performed with: Chris Lee, Jolin Cai, Dimash Kudaibergenov, Z. Tao, Jackson Yee, The TF Boys, Kun, and more! Host: Evan Mykl Chudnow  @evanonthebass  @the_spacemint https://ww...

Ep. 5 - Mona Najib - Singer/Songwriter/Actress!

May 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 201 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Guest: Mona Najib - Singer/Songwriter/Actress! https://www.monanajib.com/ @daughter.of.a.nomad Host: Evan Mykl Chudnow  @evanonthebass  @the_spacemint https://www.thespacemint.com/ http://www.evanonthebass.com/ https://gig-stories-music-people.captivate.fm

Ep. 4 - Pier Ciaccio - Drummer!

May 10, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 288 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives! @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Guest: Pier Ciaccio - Drummer @pier_on_drums Currently performs with Teresa Bergman, Jamila & The Other Heroes, My Secret Playground, Aquafaba, Farafi, and others. He's also available for remote sessions so hit him up for some drums! Host: Evan Mykl Chudnow   @evanonthebass   @the_spacem...

Ep. 3 - Sarah Vee - Guitar/Bass/Vocals/Grief Recovery Coach!

May 03, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 267 MB

Gig Stories With Music People is a podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives. ig: @gigstorieswithmusicpeople Guest: Sarah Vee - Guitar/Bass/Vocals/Grief Recovery Coach @sarahveemusic www.sarahveemusic.com @sarahthegriefcoach www.sarahthegriefcoach.com Host: Evan Mykl Chudnow  @evanonthebass  @the_spacemint https://www.thespacemint.com/ http://www.evanon...

Ep. 2 - Jonas Streffer - Drummer!

April 26, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 268 MB

Guest: Jonas Streffer - Professional Drummer & Music Instructor Ig: @jonasstreffer www.jojodrums.com Gig Stories With Music People is a podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives Host: Evan Mykl Chudnow   @evanonthebass   @the_spacemint https://www.thespacemint.com/ http://www.evanonthebass.com/ https://gig-stories-music-people.captivate.fm Artwork by Mike...

Ep. 1 - Aaron Griffin - Guitar/Vocals/Songwriter/Best-Friend

April 20, 2021 23:45 - 1 hour - 271 MB

A podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives *Aaron has sworn off social media & most electronics, I'll update this if he ever enters the modern world. Evan Mykl Chudnow   @evanonthebass   @the_spacemint https://www.thespacemint.com/ http://www.evanonthebass.com/

Ep. 0 - Intro!

April 19, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 12.7 MB

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