WOTS Version 61 with SwampheavY

Today on the podcast we talk to SwampheavY.  Elvis, Cody, Benny, and Blake tell us about their band SwampheavY, how it formed, how they write songs, their choices on stage presence, where to access more of the heavier side of the Seattle music scene, and some of their favorite bands in it. We also go around the horn and get to know where each of them found music! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured songs:
"Throat Cherry" by SwampheavY off I
"Surfing on Mermaids Blood" by SwampheavY off I

You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker.

WOTS Version 60 with CJ Kinton and Steve Fisher

Today on the podcast we get to talk to CJ Kinton and Steve Fisher.  CJ is an author and is in the process of writing a book, she put together a sound track for the book that features many local Seattle artists one of which is Steve Fisher. We get to know about CJ's book, what it's about, how she came up with the idea for the story and for the sound track and how she collected the music for it.  Steve is a local musician we learn about the projects he as been involved in, working through self doubt, and how music and art makes the world a better place.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured music:
"Ravens Wings" by Steve Fisher off Edge - The Soundtrack to the Novel
"Just Thinking of You" by Steve Fisher (live recording on WOTS)

You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker.

The Seattle Music Scene Documentary 2 (feat. The Braxmatics) by WOTS

The Seattle Music Scene Documentary 2 (feat. The Braxmatics) by WOTS

On October 3rd 2015 Word On the Street set out to discover and celebrate the culture of the Seattle music scene.

This was the date The Braxmatics opened for Breaks and Swells and the Youngblood Brass Band at Neumos.

Featured Music:
The Braxmatics - https://www.facebook.com/The-Braxmatics-65689552293/?fref=ts
Breaks and Swells - http://breaksandswells.com/
Youngblood Brass Band - http://www.youngbloodbrassband.com/

Presented by:
Word On the Street - http://wotspodcast.com/

The Seattle Music Scene Documentary 1 (feat. ESA) by WOTS
https://youtu.be/N_N8vB05ylI

WOTS Version 59 with Patrick Nehoda

Today on the Podcast we have Patrick Nehoda.  We get to know Patrick and learn about his music, what brought him to Seattle, the struggle of transitioning to a music focused lifestyle, recording an album, working with producer Ryan Leyva, learning about mastering for vinyl and so much more.  Hope you enjoy this conversation with Patrick as much as I did.

Featured songs:
"Just Another Season" by Patrick Nehoda off Don't Forget the Hat
"Anymore" by Patrick Nehoda off Don't Forget the Hat

You can also find podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker 

WOTS Version 58 with Kimo Muraki

Today on the podcast we have one of my favorite local musicians Kimo Muraki.  We get in depth with Kimo about becoming the booker at the High Dive in Fremont and his goals surrounding that, what he has learned so far and also give some advice to local bands looking to get shows.  We also talk about a bunch of the projects Kimo has been involved with including Surrealized, Tiny Messengers, and Marmalade, we also talk about what it takes to be a studio musician, and more.  I hope you enjoy getting to know Kimo with me!

Featured songs:
"CHB" by Surrealized off Surrealized
"All The Pretty Lovers" by Kimo Muraki (demo)

You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker