WOTS Version 175 with Anna St. Lee

Today on the podcast we talk to Anna St. Lee of the band Datenite.  I asked Anna a bunch of questions including but not limited to:

•What High School did you attend and what was your favorite, worst, or most notable memory from you experience in the school?
•Why did you move to Seattle? What was your expectation vs the reality of Seattle?
•When listening to music what is the most common way you listen and what is your favorite way to listen?
•When you buy music what is the most common way you do it?
•What music is currently getting you excited, what’s in heavy rotation for you?
•How do you define support? What do you think of?
•Do or did your parents support your music? If so give an example, if not why not?
•How do you like to be supported as a musician?
•How would you describe the Seattle music scene and community?
•What has been the best moment of performing creating being a musician in Seattle?
•What is one thing you would like to see changed about the Seattle NW music community? People, venues, communication, outlets,
•How do you define success?
•How tied to feeling successful with your life is feeling successful with music?
•What are your current goals?
•Are you satisfied with what you've accomplished (in music) so far

I hope you enjoyed getting to know Anna as much as I did.

Featured music:
"Mama" by Anna St. Lee Live at Fremont Abbey
"Lonesome Blues" by Datenite

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/datenitemusic/

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WOTS Version 174 with Ben Hilzinger

Today on the podcast we talked to Ben Hilzinger northwest native and drummer for Eve 6 and Fitness. I asked Ben a bunch of questions including but not limited to:

•What High School did you attend and what was your favorite, worst, or most notable memory from you experience in the school?
•What do you think of the start of the Seahawks season?
•LA vs Seattle?
•Why are you no longer playing with ESA?
•What bands are you in now?
•When listening to music what is the most common way you listen and what is your favorite way to listen?
•When you buy music what is the most common way you do it?
•What music is currently getting you excited, what’s in heavy rotation for you?
•What is your all time favorite music/band/musical artist
•What is your favorite Seattle/NW band/musician/artist
•How do you define support? What do you think of?
•Do or did your parents support your music? If so give an example, if not why not?
•How would you describe the Seattle music scene and community?
•What is one thing you would like to see changed about the Seattle NW music community? People, venues, communication, outlets,
•What was your best experience in the Seattle/NW music community?
•What is your favorite Seattle venue?
•How do you define success? What do you think of?
•How tied to feeling successful with your life is feeling successful with music?
•Are you satisfied with what you've accomplished (in music) so far?
•If for some reason you could no longer create music what would you do? How would you react?

Featured music:
“Kings & Queens“ by Ever So Android off Castles
“Sing” by Fitness off Karate

Learn more here: https://www.instagram.com/benhilzinger/

You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play Music, Stitcher Radio and for Android.

WOTS Version 173 with Hi Crime

Today on the podcast I talk to Brielle Rutledge and Mitch Etter of the band Hi Crime.  I asked Brielle and Mitch a bunch of questions including but not limited to:

•What High School did you attend and what was your favorite, worst, or most notable memory from you experience in the school?
•Why did you go on tour?
•When listening to music what is the most common way you listen and what is your favorite way to listen?
•When you buy music what is the most common way you do it?
•What music is currently getting you excited, what’s in heavy rotation for you?
•What is your all time favorite music/band/musical artist
•What is your favorite Seattle/NW band/musician/artist
•How do you define success?
•How tied to feeling successful with your life is feeling successful with music?
•What is your current endgame for your carrier as a musician?
•How do you define support?
•Do your parents support your music? If so give an example, if not why not?
•How would you describe the Seattle music scene and community?
•What was your best experience in the Seattle/NW music community?
•What is one thing you would like to see changed about the Seattle NW music community? People, venues, communication, outlets,
•If you could have anything you want what would it be?

I hope you enjoy getting to know Brielle and Mitch as much as I did.

Featured music:
"Wait" by Hi Crime off The Kids Still Got It
"Predators" by Hi Crime off The Kids Still Got It

Learn more here: https://www.instagram.com/hicrimemusic/

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Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer

WOTS Version 172 with Maklak

Today on the podcast we have a Skype call with Maklak.  Mikel Perkins (vocals, guitar, drums), Scott Stewart (guitar), David Wending (bass) got on the horn with me and answered a bunch of questions including but not limited to:

•When listening to music what is the most common way you listen and what is your favorite way to listen?
•When you buy music what is the most common way you do it?
•What music is currently getting you excited, what’s in heavy rotation for you?
•What is your all time favorite music/band/musical artist
•what is your favorite Seattle/NW band/musician/artist
•How do you define success? (not allowed to say happiness)
•How do you define support?
•Do your parents support your music? If so give an example, if not why not?
•How would you describe the Seattle music scene and community?
•What is one thing you would like to see changed about the Seattle NW music community?

I hope you enjoy getting to know Maklak as much as I did.

Featured music:
“Slug Mass” by Maklak off Age of Anxiety
“Caddy Shack” by Maklak off Age of Anxiety

Learn more here: https://maklak.bandcamp.com/

You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play Music, and Stitcher Radio for Android.

Support the podcast via Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer