Hi. Let's talk to independent musicians! My name's Ronn Benway. I've worked selling music for a long time. This is a field recording show documenting independent music in this modern age. I have many artistic friends you've maybe never heard of. Let's travel around, talk to them and hear what they do. Hopefully we'll meet some strangers along the way. We might ask what they do too. PayPal.Me/ronnbenway
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I had so much fun talking to Her Fantastic Cats from the Central PA. I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy listening to this one. Cheers! #benwaybop #gbv #herfantasticcats #podcast #indiemusic #indierock #ronnbenway #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #indie #banjo #folkmusic #folk
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After a year long pandemic break Ronn Benway is back to Talking with Friends and Strangers! This episode is with a talented songwriter/singer from Philadelphia named Swan Daley (@swanlikethebird Instagram/TicTok). We talk about his music and social media presence on a sweaty day in PA. . . #benwaybop #rbttfas #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #…
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S2 Epi. #13 David Michael Thomas plays/writes in nerdcore bands 3d6 and Time Crashers from Vegas
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Another car session recorded in Fabulous Las Vegas. I talk music and nerd-rock songwriting with a young musician named David Michael Thomas who plays in local bands 3d6 and Time Crashers. He sat in the back seat of his car and sang songs about Star Wars, dragons, armageddon and video games. I sat outside. He's a very talented musician! Enjoy and sh…
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After a long quarantine hiatus the RBTTFAS webcast is back. I meet with a talented songwriter from Las Vegas named Brenden K. Jones. He performs under the moniker The Midnight Disease. He sat in a car and I sat 6 feet away outside of the car. I snaked a sterilized clip on mic with an 8 foot cable through the window and we made a webcast. Just like …
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S2 Epi. #11 Whitney Mongé -powerful singer/songwriter/guitarist Seattle music scene rising star
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I met Whitney Mongé more than a decade ago while she and I were busking in the Pike Place Market. She is now a staple of the Seattle music scene. She gigs around the city as a solo or with a power trio playing her original, soulful music with much success. You can find her at The Hard Rock Cafe on Valentine's Day for the third year in a row. She me…
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S2 Epi. #10 Jonah Ray plays Yankovic! Musician, comedian, actor, podcast host, mediocre retail clerk
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Jonah Ray lives in Los Angeles. We used to work in a record store together in Venice Beach. He's is on tour working on material for a new comedy record. He was nice enough to invite me backstage at The Fremont Abbey in Seattle to record a podcast episode. He sings a few Mel Brooks songs and a "Weird" Al cover from his new album on Asian Man Records…
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S2 Epi. #9 Carly Calbero is a talented, songwriting busker who plays in Pike Place Market and tours
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Hi. Thanks for listening. I talked Carly Calbero into walking down to Steinbeck park in between busking sets to record a podcast. It was around 50° as we sat between the tourists, seagulls and playing babies just a stones throw from Pike Place Market. Carly has an enchanting voice and a great songwriting style. Cheers! Share with your friends and e…
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S2 Epi. #8 Emery Carl is a busker, songwriter and licensed Wizard who plays his music in Seattle WA
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I met Emery Carl in the Pike Place Market in Seattle around 2008. He and I were featured in a movie called Find Your Way : A Buskers Documentary together in the last decade. We got together at Mystr E Studio in Ballard to get into some heavy conversation and play some of his original music. Cheers! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandst…
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Kyle Morgan is a singer-songwriter living in Queens New York. His band is called Starcrossed Losers and they play around New York City. We met recently in a studio in Greenwich Village where he shared a few songs and conversation about music with me. #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #musicshow #interview #webcast #…
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Casey Cochran writes songs and works the re-building of The Mayflower. On the recommendation of James Maple we met at the German Club. We talked about his past football career and how he writes songs and boats. Thanks to JJ Sheffer for executive producing again. Thanks to the German club for letting us record the sessions there. Fun fact: unbeknown…
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S2 Epi #5 James Maple songwriter, drummer, leathersmith, nice fella, based out of Mystic Connecticut
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I took a drive to the edge of these United Snakes with executive producer JJ Sheffer. We met with James Maple in Mystic Connecticut. We talk about songwriting, Newport Folk Festival and me calling him a bitch (I don't remember). Thanks for listening and share this podcast with everyone you know. Cheers! #podcast #podcasting #indie #rbttfas #ronnben…
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S2 Epi. #4 Kirby Sybert, touring musician, collaborative songwriter, video/film, Brass Monkey
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Kirby Sybert is based in Philly. Plays in several bands from Philly to Nashville. Writes original music, collaborates with other songwriters. Makes video, photography and plays Mike D in Brass Monkeys. He is amazing! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #wxpn #thekey
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Shoop. Radio Zelda. Girlchild. #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #shoop #indie #indierock #acousticmusic #acousticguitar #songwriter #iloveyorkcity #whattolistento #whattolistentoinpa #pittsburgh
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S2 Epi. #2 Bjorn Jacobsen writes incredible songs and channels them thru the soul of a giant bear
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I sat with my friend Bjorn Jacobsen and executive producer JJ Sheffer one Saturday afternoon in Lancaster PA. Many topics are discussed and a few great songs were played. Cheers! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #musicshow #interview #webcast #indiemusic #indie #folkmusic #whattolistentoinpa #independentmusic #podc…
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S2 Epi. #1 Leo DiSanto Singer/Songwriter/Busker Vinegar Creek Constituency from Lancaster PA
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Welcome to season two. I met and talked with Leo DiSanto from Vinegar Creek Constituency. Leo plays around Lancaster PA and beyond. He has a new album called Duo Sessions: The Halloween Tapes. He hosts a YouTube travel show called Yondersongs you should watch. Thanks for listening. #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast …
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S1 Epi. #35 Jakob Jess is a Takoma WA based songwriter who busks in Seattle's Pike Place Market
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I saw a guy singing in the street ( a bunch of times) and asked him to be on my podcast. His name is Jakob Jess. His new album of original songs is called "3am In My Bed". We walked to a noisy public park right next to the seattle freeway. We talked about busking and he played a few songs and a manic human on the brink of sanity flipped a metal tab…
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S1 Epi. #34 Ty Keenen busks Seattle with a sax, records music with friends and gives great advice
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I met and talked with a talented Seattle musician named Ty Keenen. We sat on the pier on a beautiful puffy cloud day. We talk about jazz, busking, owning your music and the number 3. We got asked to stop playing where we were recording ("private" property) so there's one of Ty's great studio songs at the end. Enjoy! Listen to more at www.tykeenen.c…
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S1 Epi. #33 Calvin Johnson from Olympia WA label K records sings songs from "A Wonderful Beast"
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Calvin Johnson plays music in Olympia WA. For many years he's been running a record label called K records. He's been in many bands, Beat Happening, Halo Benders, Selector Dub Narcotic to name a few. I'm kind of a big fanboy during this interview. Thanks for listening. Try the other episodes too. This podcast focuses on independent music and the pe…
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S1 Epi.#32 David Israel is a singer-songwriter from Austin TX sponsored by rhondaturnbough.com
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I sat and talked with an old friend from Austin Texas. His name is David Israel. We met in his sister's basement in Seattle. We talk about his new album "The Year That Felt Like Two", his recent East coast, the Keeled Scales record label and of course, York PA. This episode is sponsored by illustrator Rhonda Turnbough rhondaturnbough.com Please sha…
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Meet Adam Bredlau. He is a Seattle musician. His current musical outfit is called JET///LAG. Adam, me and my friend/ his mom Joey, all met and had a nice conversation. Listen to Adam's music. Please share this podcast with your friends. Thanks. #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #jetlag #seattle #thekraken #podcast #indierock…
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S1 Epi.#30 Annie Ford leads her Band in Seattle, plays in a few combos & teaches music to kids
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My friend Annie Ford leads The Annie Ford Band. She plays original music around Seattle with several ensembles and teaches music to children. We sat and talked about stuff and she played a few songs for us to enjoy. Cheers! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #busking #traveling #touringmusician #originalmusic #signth…
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S1 Epi.#29 Milly Raccoon plays old time fiddle/sings original songs while touring the country.
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My friend Milly Raccoon found a few minutes before a trek across the United Snakes to play a few awesome songs for us. We met in a borrowed apartment in the Capital Hill neighborhood in Seattle. We discuss fiddlin', buskin', old bands, rattlers and possum jaws. Become a Patreon of Milly's for more exclusive content. Subscribe and share the podcast.…
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S1 Epi.#28 Viking Moses, international touring singer/songwriter. sponsored by rhondaturnbough.com
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This is a special episode. For about 25 years I've been making, discovering and enjoying music with my long-time friend Brendon Massei AKA Viking Moses. We talk about the where and the who and the why. Episide 28 . Please share and subscribe. If you need a wonderful illustrator please consider our sponsor rhondaturnbough.com cheers! #ronnbenwaytalk…
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S1 Epi.#27 Sixteen Jackies is a band from Philly. Part glamor, part horror. Let the glumrock roll!
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I love Sixteen Jackies! They are a fabulous band from Philadelphia I recommend you listen to! Their music has been heard recently on a Showtime news show and in a real Hollywood movie. Beware, there is a lot of BDSM talk and even a little spanking in this music interview show. Welcome to Sixteen Jackies dungeon. Listen to this on the podcoin app if…
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Thomas Comerford is a songwriter from Chicago Illinois. I met him and we talked old Vegas times at Sign Of The Wagon in York PA. Thanks for listening. Need an illustration ? try rhondaturnbough.com Eat at Corner Cabinet Cafe in York PA #benwaybop #rbttfas #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #thomascomerford #singersongwriter #music #musicpodcast …
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My friend Soji and I met in a backyard filled with birds to talk. Soji plays a few of his Susquehanna River Soul style songs for us. Thanks for listening. #benwaybop #rbttfas #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #originalmusic #singersongwriter #guitar #whattolistentoinpa #independentmusic #indierock #signthisartist #indiemusic #indie #folkmusic #…
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OK Mistakes are best friends Kadie and Shawn. They write songs and sing them together. This is episode 24 of the podcast recorded in York PA. Subscribe wherever you listen and thank you! #rbttfas #benwaybop #iloveyorkcity #livemusic #indie #indierock #acousticmusic #acousticguitar #songwriter #podcast #podcasting #podcaster #indierock #signthisarti…
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My young, talented friend Cody Kilburn meets me for Episode 23 or Ronn Benway Talks To Friends And Strangers. We met next to a gurgling pond filled with fish on a dark night in York PA. Cody and I discuss fun things and not so fun things in this episode. People sensitive to addiction issues should be warned of explicit content. Thank you to Inder, …
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Megan Donley has a beautiful voice and a unique writing style that she shares with us. We talk about lots of stuff and her well groomed dog takes on the resident house cat. thewildhymns.com @thewildhymns #benwaybop #rbttfas #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #iloveyorkcity #thewildhymns #podcast #podcasting #podcaster #musicpodcast #musicshow #i…
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S1 Epi.#21 Ralph Real tours internationally and plays original funk and soul with his keyboard.
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Ralph Real took some time from his busy schedule to meet me to talk and play a few songs. He was raised in central PA and tours the world with a DC go-go band. We talk about Andrew Naylor, open mic, having a manager and the unique York music scene. Ralph also plays several of his upbeat original songs. He kills the theme! Thanks for listening. #ben…
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S1 Epi.#20 Jade Garcia sings soulful original songs on her ukulele and we discuss the universe.
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Jade Garcia writes wonderful songs and plays them around Central Pennsylvania. We talk about her upcoming new EP, working with musicians from the south and raising children while playing music. Many great stories in this one. Thank you for listening, rating, sharing, reviewing and subscribing wherever you listen to this podcast. #ronnbenwaytalkstof…
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S1 Epi.#19 Nathan Miller (x-Strange Birds) writes and sings soul tickling, progressive, pop music.
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Smooth folk music on a 12 string is what Nathan Miller plays for us during episode 19 of the podcast. Nate's music has a jazzy, pop sensibility akin to XTC or Steely Dan. Thanks for listening and please share this with your friends, write a review and subscribe. Cheers! #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #benwaybop #rbttfas #nathanmiller #podcas…
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S1 Epi.#18 Shane Speal, King Of The Cigar Box Guitar, plays the blues. sponsored by cbgitty.com
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I met with Shane Speal out in his woodshed. Shane makes, plays and breaths cigar box guitars. We talked history, guitar building, and big legged humans. Our unofficial sponsor is cbgitty.com for all your CBG building needs. Stubbyslide.com shanespeal.com cigarboxnation.com poormansguitar.com #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #rbttfas…
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S1 Epi.#17 Brian Fleming (formerly of Dead White Men) writes compelling original music in York PA.
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Welcome to episode 17 of Ronn Benway Talks To Friends And Strangers. This one I talk to my friend Brian Fleming. For a long time he played music under the name Dead White Men. I have always been a huge fan of his music as you'll hear. Thanks for listening. Tell your friends to listen. Subscribe where you listen. #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriends…
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S1 Epi.#16 A. D. Chandler writes and sings songs about the ups and downs of human existence. Run!
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AD Chandler is not just the name of a delicious flavor of ice cream at Turkey Hill. It's also the name of a talented singer-songwriter from the Central PA area of Planet Earth. He's a real songsmith. Let's hear his schtick. Thank you for listening. Please share, rate, review, subscribe and smile. This is episode 16 in the Ronn Benway Talks To Frien…
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S1 Epi.#15 Dana Alexandra is a magical singer/songwriter from PA Eat At Honest Tom's in Philly
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For episode 15, my fabulous executive producer (JJ Sheffer) and I traveled to a small industrial hemp farm just outside of Philadelphia to talk and hear songs from an extremely talented songwriter named Dana Alexanda. We talk about her time working with the Think Loud recording studio and producer Chad Taylor, guitarist for the rock band Live. We a…
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S1 Epi.# 14 Nikki Sullivan writes happy heartbreaking songs in York City PA. Thanks to First Cap
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I love the songs that Nikki Sullivan writes. We recorded this interview and her songs in the back room of First Capital Dispensing Company in York City PA. Thanks for listening! Share this with your friends looking for new music. unofficial sponsor is First Capital Disp. Co. 57 N.Pershing Ave York PA. Drink there! If you listen to this podcast on p…
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S1 Epi.# 13 Devix is a groovy PA singer-songwriter. Unofficially sponsored by Guitars On George
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For episode 13 I talk to and bring you the music of Devix (Eric Torres). A wonderful singer-songwriter who writes great songs and has a unique guitar style. He plays music around the Central PA/York area. You can listen to this podcast on PODCOIN. Podcoin pays you to listen to podcasts. I recommend it. The unofficial sponsor of this episode is Guit…
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S1 Epi.#12 Boots Inners plays music, drinks and writes songs in York PA. Many unofficial sponsors.
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Boots sings songs in between us being drunk. Forney is a talented sound guy.
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S1 Epi.# 11 Shine Delphi touring songwriter!+Sixteen Jackies song. Sponsored by rhondaturnbough.com
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This is episode 11 of Ronn Benway Talks To Friends And Strangers. Featuring songs and conversation with delightful songwriter Shine Delphi. There's a bonus bootleg track from Philly's Sixteen Jackies at the end. Sponsored by illustrator rhondaturnbough.com Thank you for listening, sharing and reviewing. #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrang…
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I met a human named Andy Holmes who writes songs and plays them around Philadelphia. We talk about some stuff and he plays a few songs. Thank you to Viking Moses for providing the background music. Our unofficial sponsor is Mass Building event center and recording stufio in Philly. Please follow, share and review this podcast. #ronnbenwaytalkstofri…
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Gary R-e-i-d is an eternally optimistic busker who plays around the San Diego waterfront. He and I met several years back in Seattle. As fate would have it we were both in Las Vegas the same time recently. We met in a doll filled room in Vegas to talk busking, Hawaii, and finding optimism and faith in everyday life. He also sings 4 original songs f…
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In episode 8 I talk to my friend Cody Brant from Las Vegas. He builds 3 audio collages for a small audience, admits two past crimes and a guy in a dirty bunny suit outs him for a third. We also talk about, mormons, hobos, Radio Shack, garbage picking and our love of springs. If you're in LA you can see him live April 20th, 2019 at the Hell In A Han…
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S1 Epi.# 7 Dreaming Of Lions. Folk trio from Las Vegas. Sponsored by Ravenous Baby on YouTube
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During episode 7 I talk and listen to the wonderful original music of Dreaming Of Lions. 4 great songs from this vegas trio! I also tell too many stories, we discuss house shows, songwriting clubs and cannabis. This episode is sponsored by the YouTube food/travel show hosted by a one inch rubber baby called "Ravenous Baby". #ravenousbaby #benwaytoo…
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Epi.# 6 Chocolate Jesus electronic trio from Vegas plus Gady from Headwinds unofficially sponsored by Huntridge Tavern
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This episode I talk and drink and smoke with Chocolate Jesus from Las Vegas. They are a couple of awesome cats who want their keyboardist to come home from Europe. Unofficial sponsor is The Huntridge Tavern in Las Vegas. Drink there. Look for the sign that says beer. Here's the link to the Great Basin video we talk about. https://youtu.be/P57ucusb_…
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I met with Jose Oro (sometimes known as Jose Pancakes) in The Joneses garage in Las Vegas. We did this episode in one take, radio style. We talk about playing original music in Vegas, the importance of meeting at open mics and his former band We Are Pancakes. He also plays 4 great songs for us. When you come to Las Vegas you should drink at The Hun…
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This episode features original music and conversation from local Las Vegas band The Prettiest. Like a theme song by The Monkees for a dark comedy, their music is very Vegas inspired. Thanks to Joe, Tom and Rik. Enjoy, subscribe and share! #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #ronnbenway #theprettiest #podcast #lasvegas…
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S1 Epi.#3 The Unwieldies family bluegrass from Vegas. Sponsored by Bee Louise Hair in Pittsburgh
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The Unwieldies are Danielle, Robert, Richard, Jack and Jesse. They play music all over Las Vegas. They have many wonderful albums of songs that you can buy online. In this episode we hear some of their stories, some of their music and some of their dog barking. Plus two moments with Liz. Thanks to our first sponsor Bee Louise Hair Salon in Pittsbur…
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I talk and listen to the music of Decaying Tigers during their band rehearsal in Las Vegas. I start the podcast with a busking song from Mads Jacobsen recorded at the Pike Place Market in Seattle. A moment with Liz and a song from a man in front of Voodoo Donuts in Denver. ...#benwaytoons #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #ronnbenway #chiptune …
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