Dusty Futon
A Musician's podcast focusing on LOCAL INDEPENDENT music. Nearly every episode you learn something about how music works, how it’s written, how it’s performed, while hearing new music! Each episode features a different artist and their music. Currently we only work with artists in Southern California with plans to expand to other cities. The hosts chat with the artist about their music and background while also playing their original songs. We capture some unique moments, exclusive performances, and tangent into some crazy subjects!
Episodes
Two sets of paternal twins make up the Alternative band ‘After The Millennials’. From the same parents too! The familiar nature of these kids (16 and 19) helps make their harmonies sweet and beautiful. They grew up with instruments surrounding them and naturally fell into it. The youngest twins, Nate and Naomi (16), are kind of the glue for this group…mainly Naomi actually. She’s al...
Koda Sounds is a 4-piece rock band built with members from all over Southern California, but still having some San Diego roots! You might recognize Paul and Renee from their former cover band “Strange Affliction,” and they play the eponymous original song from their latest album “Back to Life” LIVE for us in studio! We learn from each member where they’re from and how they ended up in San Diego, and the stories grow from there. In...
Squeaky Buddha are three guys who came to us via our website and we could not have been happier to meet them. Wes and Jessie are very close brothers, who actually failed in a band together before, and the two just decided to move to San Diego and do music full-time! Apparently Nashville and New Zealand were already checked off their list…and their drummer Cody followed them from Nashville. These guys busk, live in their cars, and b...
Scott Thorn wouldn’t exist, as a solo artist that is, if it wasn’t for his wife! This singer/songwriter was pushed by his wife to finally take his original stuff public. Scott humbly thanks her, as well as nearly every person he’s worked with, before ever touting his own accomplishments. Which are many! He’s already a very prolific writer and has many songs written, he was one of five artists picked to write a song for the 2016 Aco...
Eric Lieberman has been playing the blues in San Diego since 1981...but it wasn’t until Alicia, his wife, agreed to sing with him did Blue Largo form. This 6-piece band consists of many members; however, Eric and Alicia are the duo behind the music. Well, mainly it’s Eric’s bike. We talk about how he comes across his original music and how they choose the covers they work with, while Cory tells blind jokes and “dirty” jokes. Eric a...
Eddie Salcido, the blind Pianist…T, has been HARD at work with our cohost Cory Wilkins to create his new album. He happened to be down from LA (we've been trying to get him to STAY down here) recording and he sat on the Futon to share what he and Cory have been working on. Although he follows classic country roots, thank to the Mac Davis show, his new album incorporates many different elements around that classic sound. Not a dep...
This is Americas Favorite Punk! That’s their name, so it’s kind of a thing. Mathan (pronounced MATH – IN) began his music career as a HARDCORE drummer for a few bands before forming Americas Favorite Punk. He initially developed the idea as a cover band with an old band buddy. As they practiced the classic punk artists and developed their chops a decision was made to go all original and then Mathan decided to go solo. It’s now an o...
Christopher Sluka is an experimental rock artist who just can’t stop doing! Not just with music, life in general. This outrageous and outspoken man humbly tells us how hard he works and downplays his tenacity towards getting the project done. He even admits he has a bit of OCD. The guy has grouped together four pilots who love music and appreciate his style. He brought along his new bassist, Anna Eppink, whom he met at his flight s...
His name describes his style of music…he’s all about that BASS! DJ Bassassin really likes our headphones because he can feel those low vibrations that he’s meticulously crafted to get right into your soul. This guy didn’t start DJ’ing until 22 and he tells us that he switched from playing in a rock band to writing beats and crafting tracks mainly for the money. While that might be mostly true, he definitely has the passion for it ...
Rick Shelley tried Glam Rock with his high-school buddies in Walla Walla, WA (so fun to say that), but it never really suited him. He started tarting in the band “Rag Tag,” where Rick just wanted to play guitar, but his band mates eventually took that from him and made him the singer…since he was the only one that actually could. One of those former bandmates was Nick Oliveri from Queens of The Stone Age. Moving from there into a b...
There’s such a storied history among these four core members of Mohavisoul! Orion is a Berklee College of Music graduate, Mark has a degree in science, Randy has an extensive and prolific music pedigree, and the other guys are no slouches either. These guys have an interesting strategy when writing their songs and allow their individual style’s of music blend and cross through different genres, creating their own unique sound! We g...
He’s prolific in musical instruments and writing songs…Doug Schmude (rhymes with moody) graces us with his presence this episode. Tyler had a flashback when he saw his Harmonica harness, remembering his days of wearing braces with a full mouth guard! Luckily, he comes back to reality in time to get this Baton Rouge native turned life-long Southern Californian to share some stories. Doug finds himself getting inspiration from nearly...
TreBlac is a young producer working hard to be his best. This kid has already put out two albums (actually three…we explain in the episode) and many singles... He's constantly trying to improve on his skills. This dude ended up becoming a lyricist and rapper thanks to the Imperial Valley lacking in talent…according to him (NOT US!). He brought those skills to the San Diego scene for you guys.
He features a few tracks from his...
This episode makes us all feel a little ADD with the hilarious antics of BJ Jezbera meeting the sarcastic and dirty mind of Tyler Johnson. First off, a rendition of the King of The Hill intro and even a throwback that makes Big Jon remember his version of it... BJ Jezbera is represented by artist friendly San Diego independent record label Mannequin Vanity Records and sponsored by Steve Clayton picks (They make our exclusive Dusty ...
Velour is a good old bluesy rock band where they guys actually call themselves “late bloomers.” I wouldn’t call them old, but they do get all of our 80’s references, and start right off with quoting the movie “Spinal Tap” before we even get to introductions. Two Steve’s and a James make up the current iteration of Velour. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear how the “second” Steve got the nickname “Steph” and “Astro!”
Ste...
Lions Against Men is a concept similar to a supergroup of San Diego artists. Jeff, Noah, Aaron and “Steve” show up…however, nobody knows Steve so he gets kicked out immediately…to talk about their unique project. Their real drummer, Carlos, wasn’t able to make it, so in true Dusty Futon style; we talked some shit about him. The three members who made it are the three “lead singers” in the group. They all bring three unique styles w...
Three young men who call themselves the “Bitter Kiddos” fell onto the Dusty Futon for this episode. Started in 2012 by Ryan, the “Kiddos” aren’t what they used to be. Now featuring Nathan on Drums and Noah on Bass, the band has taken on a new sound. Their most recent EP, self titled "Bitter Kiddos", is only 10 minutes long...in 5 songs. After all, they are a punk band! They have a new EP being worked on now, and Ryan promises a sli...
Craig Shannon is a story teller...and a DAMN GOOD one! You will cry, you will laugh (listen to the end for some good laughs), and you will love the stories. His wife Jackie, "The Wife", joins him to help us understand this quiet and reserved fellow. Craig says "I tell stories...and they're mostly dark" but the tales share feelings and thoughts that are very relatable. One of the more interesting things about Craig is that he typ...
Hocus jumps right in with Fat Lando and Harlan, who just wouldn't shut up, getting very blue right away. The jokes pile up quick as two-thirds of the sound behind Hocus share stories and talk music. James couldn't make it, but joined us in spirit…and YouTube LIVE…even though Tyler thought he saw him. This punk band has been around as Hocus for 7 years, with Harlan and James being relatively new additions.
Speaking of Punk, Fat La...
East County's own Full Moon Light highlights their vast music background with their multi-genre approach to their music. Riley, Antone, Mike, Matt, and Ryan each have influences from all over the map and their coalescing has brought out the best in them as musicians. Want to hear for yourself? The have LIVE PRACTICES at Julian Beer Company on Wednesdays, go catch them in the act. It's worth noting that they basically don't have...
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