Synopsis
Welcome to "Dude, Check This Out!" A podcast where we talk about music from the past and present with artists of the future. Rob Tait and Mark Brown of the Philadelphia-based band Hambone Relay give you an in-depth and informal look at the the local and regional music scene. Each week we feature a new up and coming artist as our guest.
Episodes
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Episode 16 - Kirby Sybert
15/08/2019 Duration: 01h39minDude Check This Out: A Music Podcast Episode 16: Kirby Sybert Kirby’s musical adventures have led him around the world, from Bern Switzerland to New York City, he creates a vibe that people latch onto. This is reflected in his songs, which are built on hip-shaking grooves, while his lyrics portray a vast set of characters, united in their struggle to be better people in a better world. Because of his intense focus on forging a relationship with his audience, every one of Kirby's performances is a unique experience. It is simply in his nature; if there is a piano in a room, it will be played, and if there is a person in the room, they will be befriended. The only way to truly understand is to experience it for yourself! In Episode 16, Philly musician Kirby Sybert drops by the studio to chat with the boys in Hambone Relay. They talk about touring Europe, Kirby's many projects, his new album and video releases, being a videographer and couch surfing horror stories! http://kirbysybert.com/ https://www.facebook.
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Episode 15 - BONUS!!! outtakes
02/07/2019 Duration: 17minBONUS EPISODE!!!! While recording Episode 14 at Bald Birds Brewing Co., Mark and Rob got a little sauced. There were some interesting stories told...some not so interesting stories and just some plain stupid banter. This is what we do when we don't have a REAL episode to release. Hope you like it...and if you don't.... Rob Says... Go f*@# yourself... https://www.hambonerelay.com/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/podcast Email us at: hambonerelay@gmail.com
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Episode 14 - Bald Birds Brewing Co.
02/07/2019 Duration: 01h34minDude Check This Out: A Music Podcast Episode 14: Bald Birds Brewing Co. On this installment of Dude Check This Out, Rob and Mark stop by Bald Birds Brewing Co. in Audubon, PA and shoot the shit with the staff and some beer loving patrons. https://baldbirdsbrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/baldbirdsbrewing/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/podcast Please subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and be sure to leave us a review. Thanks!
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Episode 13 - Andy Mowatt
26/06/2019 Duration: 01h31minDude Check This Out: A Music Podcast Episode 13: Andy Mowatt On this installment of Dude Check This Out, Lancaster musician/guitarist Andy Mowatt stops by to have a chat with Rob and Mark of Hambone Relay. We'll talk about working in the music industry, writing and arranging music for orchestra, AMFM, recording and booking your band. We'll also dive into Andy's history with the band Herbie and how he met Mark as well as his career in musical theater and being a cruise ship musician. Rob's Intro 0:59 Arranging music for Orchestra 5:45 Herbie/Mark & Andy Meet 9:28 Musical Origins 14:46 The Old man in the band 18:25 Cruise Ship/Theme Park Gig 30:24 Lancaster 36:15 The Music News 52:55 Whip It Out 60:40 Top 40 67:39 Lightning Round 74.55 https://www.andymowatt.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AndyMowattsFrequencyMovement/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/podcast Please subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and be sure to leave us a review. Thanks!
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Episode 12 - Jordan August
05/06/2019 Duration: 01h24minDude Check This Out: A Music Podcast Episode 12: Jordan August From the moment you hear Jordan August’s music, one thing is certain…it speaks. From his heart and his soul. No matter the stage, venue or crowd size, Jordan always delivers the same deeply rooted passion and energy. In Episode 12, Jordan drops by the studio to chat about moving to Philadlephia from Baltimore, his band's new single "Alarms" and his career as a concert photographer. He discusses his relationship with with Baltimore-based band The Bridge, being sober and what it's like being a porn star! Rob's Intro 1:16 New Single out - "Alarms" 3:43 The Bridge 8:35 Meeting Kenny Liner 12:31 Recording w/ Hambone Relay 17:03 Jordan August Photography 22:54 Being Sober 44:45 Sex Tape 50:04 "Whip It Out"/"Last 5" 63:28 https://jordanaugustband.bandcamp.com/ http://jordanaugustphotography.com/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/podcast Please subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and be sure to leave us a review. Thanks!
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Episode 11 - Bill McGeeney
22/05/2019 Duration: 01h06minDude Check This Out: A Music Podcast Episode 11: Bill McGeeney Bill McGeeney is the co-owner of Round Guys Brewing Co. in Lansdale, PA. He also runs their music venue called The Underground. Hambone Relay was recently a guest on Bill's podcast "The Original Slacker Podcast". In Episode 11, Bill talks with Mark and Rob about brewing beer, all things music, podcasting and how to market your band and run a music venue. As the night goes on the boys get more and more inebriated until Mark actually forgets his headphones are still on his head and he trips and falls...podcasting GOLD...or not... Rob's Intro 1:03 The Full Podcasting Rundown 8:06 Bill got Luke to talk 13:37 Round Guys Beers 17:43 Mark is drunk and trips 19:00 Beer Creation 20:12 Music Influenced Beers 25:15 Band Marketing 33:52 Whip It Out 37:34 Lightning Round 46:46 https://roundguysbrewery.com/ https://undergroundlansdale.com/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/podcast Please subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and be sur
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Episode 10 Zach LoPresti
10/04/2019 Duration: 01h37minDude Check This Out: A Music Podcast Episode 10: Zach LoPresti In this installment, multi-instrumentalist Zach LoPresti stops by the studio to chat with Rob and Mark about his many bands, Zachadamy Music School and booking a festival. http://www.beardfest.net/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/podcast
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Episode 9 - Emily Drinker
27/03/2019 Duration: 01h50minDude Check This Out: A Music Podcast Episode 9: Emily Drinker Singer-songwriter Emily Drinker stops by Musik Haus Studios to chat with the boys in Hambone Relay. We discuss her career as a cruise-ship musician, her band about Pizza, composing, booking, NPR, the tiny Desk competition, opening for Joey Dosik and everything else music related. Emily Drinker is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Philadelphia. She blends folk, soul, and pop with a ukulele, small backing band, and soulful 3 part harmonies through live looping. In 2018, Emily was featured by NPR Music in their Tiny Desk on the Road tour as an opening act for Naia Izumi. In 2017 she released her debut EP, performed to a sold out crowd at Bourbon and Branch in Philly, won the Philadelphia Songwriters Project contest, and performed at Firefly Music Festival. Intro/Chat with Emily 00:00 - 56:12 The Music News 57:15 - 1:24:30 "Whip It Out" 1:24:31 - 1:36:27 The Lightning Round 1:36:28 https://www.emilydrinker.com/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/ h
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Episode 8 - Suburban Sensi
13/03/2019 Duration: 01h51minDude Check This Out: A Music Podcast Episode 8: Suburban Sensi Anton Miliotti and Steve DiFalco of the NJ-based Reggae Jam-Band Suburban Sensi drop by the studio to chat with Rob and Mark of Hambone Relay. We talk about everything from Jam Bands, Phish, Mark & Anton's love of moe., their inaugural Festival, and everything else in between. These dudes are hilarious and really have a lot to say about their influences and the local music industry. There was even talk of a full Cardi B cover set... Intro/Chat with Anton & Steve 00:00 - 50:56 PSA from Mark & Hambone Relay 50:57 - 51:50 The Music News 51:55 - 1:03:53 "Whip It Out" 1:04:01 - 1:23:14 The Lightning Round 1:23:20 - 1:48:48 https://suburbansensi.com/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/ https://www.hambonerelay.com/podcast Please subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and be sure to leave us a review. Thanks!
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Episode 7 - Pepperwine
27/02/2019 Duration: 01h46minOn this installment of DCTO Episode 8, Kellie and Breece from the Asbury-based band Pepperwine drop by the studio for one hell of a "Podshow". We talk about the band's beginnnings, how Kellie and Breece met, songwriting, recording, dark circus music and everything else in between. Rob gets mad at the Riverline train, many beers are consumed and we have a good time. Mark remains quiet with no voice... Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes! ENJOY!!! More Info about Pepperwine: www.pepperwinegroove.com More Info about Hambone Relay: www.hambonerelay.com Podcast Archive: www.hambonerelay.com/podcast
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Episode 6 - Solar Circuit
13/02/2019 Duration: 01h46minIn Episode 6 of DCTO: A Music Podcast, Becca Levan and Nick Orlove of Solar Circuit stop by the studio to chat about everything music. We dive into drummers, hiring and firing... we talk about synths, booking shows, the Philly music scene, Lettuce, Turkuaz and everything in between. If you like what you hear, please give us a review on iTunes. You can subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also download the episodes plus listen to our spotify playlists at our website: https://www.hambonerelay.com/podcast Episode Spotify Playlist: Youtube Video: More info on Solar Circuit: https://www.solarcircuitmusic.com/ More Info on Hambone Relay: https://www.hambonerelay.com/
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Episode 5 - Brendan Johnson of Stella Ruze
05/02/2019 Duration: 01h46minWe're back for Episode 5!!! We had Brendan Johnson of the folk jam/rock band Stella Ruze in the studio for a lengthy chat on his musical origins. Rob picked his brain about the firtt time they met, Phish, Tedeski Trucks Band and the song-writing process. For More info about Stella Ruze: https://stellaruze.com/ For More Podcasts, Playlists & Video: https://www.hambonerelay.com/podcast Check out Hambone Relay: https://www.hambonerelay.com/ NEW ALBUM "SAY HI TO EARL" OUT MAY 2019 PRE ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!! https://www.hambonerelay.com/online-store
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Episode 4 - JUTAUN
16/01/2019 Duration: 01h48minDCTO Episode #4 featuring JUTAUN is LIVE. In Episode 4 we talk about Surviving R. Kelly, Freddie Jackson, America's Got Talent, their father bassist Jake Evans Jr., and more! An alluring fusion of classic soul, folk, 80's classic rock/pop, African and reggae. Based in South Jersey and Philadelphia area, JUTAUN has gained a lucrative following for their distinct quality of music. Their inherent love of music is personified throughout their songs and is not only a career for them but a way of life. JUTAUN has been mentored by the Great, Leon Huff of Philly International and has been featured in his music. They have radiated their talent by traveling all over the world to foster their sound. The trio of singers/songwriters/musicians, joined by their musical compatriots, say their album will reflect their diversity but the influence of the greats is apparent. Their songs can be found and heard on Pandora, Spotify, MTV, and VH1. The powerful sound of JUTAUN will resonate happiness of audiences for years to come
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Episode 3 - Rachel Andie
18/12/2018 Duration: 01h46minIn this episode, we bring on Rachel Andie, incredible songwriter and singer. WE dive deep into her past to figure out why she plays, the Philly music community, the music news, how she feels about top 40, and her love for BLINK 182! Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/robwtai... For more information about Rachel Andie go to: www.RachelAndie.com For more information on Hambone relay go to: www.hambonerelay.com For more episodes of "Dude, Check This Out: a music podcast" go to: www.hambonerelay.com/podcast
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Episode 2 - Trap Rabbit
12/12/2018 Duration: 01h31minWelcome to the pilot episode of DUDE CHECK THIS OUT: A MUSIC PODCAST! Arjun and Logan from experimental jam duo Trap Rabbit talk beginnings, the Chinese real estate ventures and Harry Potter. Join Rob & Mark of Hambone Relay for almost 2 hours of deep thoughts, interesting facts, top 40 talk and music news. Arjun and Logan from experimental jam duo Trap Rabbit talk beginnings, the Chinese real estate ventures and Harry Potter. Trap Rabbit is an alt-jazz keys/drums duo based out of Philadelphia. Together since 2015, Arjun Dube (drums) and Logan Roth (keys) have created a unique and powerful sound combining hard hitting hip-hop grooves, intricate songwriting, and captivating musical chemistry. Episode Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zes55VooMSDtgtj59777C?si=L4egDed9S6SDzrg4gMvN9w Find out more about Trap Rabbit: https://www.traprabbit.com/ Check out Hambone Relay at: https://www.hambonerelay.com/ For more episodes of "Dude, Check This Out: a music podcast" go to: www.hambonerelay.com
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Episode 1 - John Gilbride
12/12/2018 Duration: 01h36minWelcome to the pilot episode of DUDE CHECK THIS OUT: A MUSIC PODCAST! Joining us for an indepth conversation is singer-songwriter John Gilbride. Join Rob & Mark for almost 2 hours of deep thoughts, interesting facts, top 40 talk and music news. John made the move from Scranton, PA, The Electric City, to the City of Brotherly Love in 2010. After discovering the wealth of music, art and creativity Philadelphia had to offer, he never looked back. From street corners, to open mics, bars, restaurants, live music venues, backyards, beaches and beyond along the East Coast, John has made it his mission to use the gift of music to help others smile, sing, dance and simply share the experience of joy that music brings. His songs are heartfelt and true. His music is a blend of Progressive Rock and Folk. John and his band’s energy at live shows is joyous and infectious. Together with Chris Zurzolo of Medicine Man Studios in Philadelphia, John entered the studio to record his debut full length album, “Paved Roads”