All Roads Lead to Here

Connor…. Con dog…. Avenged7xfan12I met connor when he was in a band called Sleep Patterns. He was about 14 years old, and already one of the best drummers I had ever seen. Funny enough, I rode with Sleep Patterns on a string of shows with Being As An Ocean, which turned out to be epic foreshadowing. Which we also talk about in this podcast. His career seemingly (and rightfully so) progressed rather quickly almost overnight. So this is a really cool conversation highlighting all the challenges that came along with that. Check out his twitch at: twitch.tv/connorjdenis to watch him play drums and jam. Also, forgot to ask him about his dad. But Connors dad is epic and deserves a shout out. So shout out Poppa Denis.

Chris Mills of Harms Way. David Burns On this episode, I sit down with Chris Mills of Harms Way. We talk about his career as a drummer, but also talk about the psychotic amount of times that Harms Way has been plagued with van break in’s/theft, and how they accidentally uncovered an underground crime ring. One of my favorite photos they took for the zine.

Dom and Joe Fox. Neverending weekends with von Wolfe. This band is the reason why I am the person I am today. I talk with Joe and Dom Fox about our days in von Wolfe. The neverending weekend gruelers, playing the same state over and over again, at the same venues, and how being a strict DIY band isnt always the smartest decision. These were without a doubt the most fun days of my life. Joe, myself, and Dom just hanging out. (I do not remember this photo whatsoever)

Time to talk about toxic tactics of the creative industry. w/Christian Gonzalez. Creative Director. David Burns Christian Gonzalez (@badboypapi) is one of my best friends. I met Christian from going to shows over the years, and when he moved to Orlando we became really close friends. He is without a doubt one of the best humans that I know, and I have been lucky enough to watch his career grow over the years and see him follow his dreams. In this podcast we talk a lot about the freelance industry, and how his most recent project with Marshmello left a sour taste in his mouth by essentially being taken advantage of, by their creative team. How a rebranding pitch concept has been tweaked to look like something else. (who knows if other creatives are going through the same thing) We also talk about his first touring experience, his life in LA, and the inner workings and funny stories associated with the freelance world. The man has style. Epic bros.

Will Steinbrecher. Professional Merch Manager. David Burns Download On this episode of All Roads Lead to Here, I talk with an epic friend of mine… Mr. Will Steinbrecher. Will and I met back in 2011 when he played his first show with a band by the name of With Increase. Will spent his years touring in said band, and well, he ended up with a career as a professional touring merch manager. We talk about a lot of things which include his first touring experience, a near death experience, landing a gig with Copeland on a supporting tour with Paramore, and how our dear friend Jose contracted gang green and survived. With Increase at The Cloud House (RIP) Jose’s gang green.

The inspiration for this podcast started with me wanting to start an online documentary series focused on touring with a different band for each episode. This led to one episode being made, because of the sheer insanity of trying to find bands who would be willing to have me tour with them, scheduling, etc. So I gave up. But this podcast was born. Anywho, this episode I sit down with Luke Pate, and Cory Fischer of Frameworks/PEZ. Two of my oldest friends who I met by seeing their epic scenecore band at a church in Daytona in 2008? (RIP Stella) We have been friends ever since. In the Winter of 2013 I got the chance to tag along on a tour they did to SXSW in Austin, Texas. In this episode I spark their memories, and reopen some old wounds about this tour. #sxswwasaninsidejob