In this engaging conversation, Mikey & Justin are joined by the band violet. They explore the vibrant music scene of Upstate New York, sharing personal stories of their journeys from Long Island to Syracuse. They reminisce about local venues, the impact of influential bands like As Tall As Lions, and the excitement surrounding violets.' upcoming EP release. The discussion delves into the dynamics of forming a band in their 30s, the creative process behind their music, and the importance of all-ages venues. With a mix of nostalgia and forward-looking optimism, they reflect on their experiences and future plans in the music industry.
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Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way. Tom and Mikey are lifelong friends that grew up on Long Island during the glory days of alternative music where our local bands were As Tall As Lions, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Sleeping, Envy on the Coast, you get the point. We spent many nights together at The Downtown, catching any pop-punk, indie, hardcore, or emo band that came through. This was not a phase, Mom! Fast forward 20 years and we are still just as passionate about the scene as we were during our girl jeans and youth XL band tees days. Tom and Mikey are diehard New York Islanders fans, but Justin (Bolts fan) likes to remind us that we are #notanislespodcast. As we got older we realized we can like more than one thing and running beside our love for music has always been our love for hockey. We have realized we are not alone in this thinking, actually there are many of us that love these two things! This podcast explores just how connected they are!
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