On this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Neil Salsich — musician, songwriter, and frontman of The Mighty Pines — to talk about his journey through the St. Louis music scene and the launch of his new podcast, Meet Me In Music, recorded right here at Bucket List Studios.
Neil shares how years of performing, songwriting, and hustling as a working musician led to new creative opportunities — from his experience competing on The Voice to building a platform dedicated to telling the stories of St. Louis musicians. We dive into the reality of balancing creativity with the business side of music, what life is really like as a full-time musician, and why preserving local music history matters now more than ever.
From late-night gigs and iconic St. Louis venues to the moments that shaped his career, this conversation highlights the passion, discipline, and community behind the city’s thriving music culture.
They discuss:
- Launching the Meet Me In Music podcast
- Neil’s journey performing on The Voice
- Life as a full-time working musician
- The St. Louis music scene and why its stories matter
- Balancing creativity with the business of music
- Iconic St. Louis venues and career milestones
- Collaborating with musicians through live podcast performances
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📍 Recorded at Bucket List Podcast Studio, St. Louis, MO
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