Episode 41: Fruit Juice

Sean and Marshall talk touring, Fremont Fridays and charting their paths through music in Seattle. Marshall Hugh is a Seattle-based rapper and the frontman of funk-hop collective Marshall Law Band. He's also the co-founder of Fremont Fridays: a free-to-attend event series and marketplace in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. Beginning in 2021, Fremont Fridays established itself as a platform for up-and-coming bands, MCs, community organizers and small businesses amidst Seattle's busy summers. Sean Moran is the guitarist and songwriter of Balcony Bridge. Balcony Bridge are a Seattle-based rock band who got their start performing at parks around the city before linking up with The Nook - a DIY collective who got started throwing house shows in the U-District and rapidly grew to selling out 1000-capacity events at The Neptune Theatre.

In just over a year, Balcony Bridge have gone from playing parks and house parties around Seattle to joining up with local collective The Nook and others for a headlining show at the U District's legendary Neptune Theatre!  In a city where venues can be skittish about developing new talent, Balcony Bridge represent everything I love about finding new paths and creating your best memories in the process! Intergalactic Road Trip featuring Wild Party, King Youngblood, Balcony Bridge, Blue Rain Boots, Sun Fish & DJ Holmzen Balcony Bridge Listen on Spotify Follow on Instagram Buy on BandCamp The Nook Follow on Instagram Nate Louis Instagram Recorded at Lazy Cow Bakery, Seattle, Wa. on January 3rd, 2023 Episode Photo:  Maxim Podhaisky @maximpod

Catching up with Fruit Juice has been on my to-do list for awhile now!  We finally got together this weekend at Big Secret Collective to make it happen - myself, Jake, Jonny and James!  Dive in and listen as we all get into what makes these legends tick, and record, and all sorts of other things! Fruit Juice Listen on Spotify Follow on Instagram Buy on BandCamp Nate Louis Instagram Twitter Recorded at Big Secret Collective Seattle, Wa. Episode Photo:  Lizzie @OvercastArchives

Veronica & Valerie from LaFonda are back to talk about their upcoming Belltown Bloom music festival! Belltown Bloom 2022 La Fonda Listen on Spotify Follow on Instagram Buy on BandCamp Nate Louis Instagram Twitter Special thanks to Blake at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!

John, Russ and Julio of Asterhouse join me to discuss their new documentary "Stay Well, Stay Awake", which began as a film project about the band and turned into a an expose of COVID-19's impact on the Seattle music scene.  The discussions comes full circle to what's happened since the documentary and the roots of Asterhouse's music. Asterhouse Buy on BandCamp Listen on Spotify Official Website Nate Louis Instagram Twitter Special thanks to Blake at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!

Jenn and Rebecca of Medejin join me to talk about their journey as a band and plans for the future!  I first heard their song "World's Fair" around this time last year and was captivated, not only by the songwriting but their strong sonic aesthetic.  "Transportive" is the best word I have to describe it!  NOTE: Due to COVID-19, the show with Tomo Nakayama at Tractor Tavern has been post-poned!  In the meantime, buy their music on BandCamp! Intro music:  Medejin w/ Tomo Nakayama - "Real Ones" Featured song:  Medejin - "Worlds Fair" Medejin Buy on BandCamp Listen on Spotify Follow on Instagram Tomo Nakayama Buy on BandCamp Moon Palace Buy on BandCamp Nate Louis Instagram Twitter Special thanks to Blake Burton at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!

Smokey Brights join me to catch up on their new music and Freakout 2021!  I've been looking forward to this since talking with Guy & Ian of Acid Tongue (Episode 22).  Smokey Brights formed right around the same time as Acid Tongue and are long-time members of the Freakout Records family.  If you haven't heard their new single "Honey Eye", give it a listen; it's downright addictive! Listen to Smokey Brights' latest single "Honey Eye" Smokey Brights Listen on Spotify Follow on Instagram Nate Louis Instagram Twitter Special thanks to Blake at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!

Of The Heavy Sun return to the podcast!  We catch up on their new music, Seattle shows pre vs. post-lockdown and the mental side of band life.  Of The Heavy Sun were one of my early guests on this podcast and I'm stoked to once again share the stage with them in Blade Palace! Blade Palace w/ Of The Heavy Sun September 24th @ Drunky's (RSVP here!) Of The Heavy Sun Listen on Spotify Follow on Instagram Nate Louis Instagram Twitter Special thanks to Blake at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!

Gordon and Evan from College Radio were awesome enough to join me for a chat about the evolution of Seattle's pop punk scene and all their latest happenings!  Catch them live at Gordon's Birthday Bash this Saturday along with a dream team of supporting bands: College Radio w/ Crossing Crusades, Always Naked + Guests  If you're unfamiliar with Seattle's current pop punk scene, dig into this playlist featuring College Radio, The Requisite, Living With A Bear, Haley Graves, Hourglasses and many more!: Seattle Pop Punk Culture Playlist College Radio Listen on Spotify Follow on Instagram Nate Louis Instagram Twitter Special thanks to Blake at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!

Cashing In Karma w/ Apology Wars + Haley Graves @ High Dive September 9th Apology Wars Listen on Spotify Follow on Instagram Buy on BandCamp Cashing In Karma Listen on Spotify Follow on Instagram Buy on BandCamp Nate Louis Instagram Twitter Special thanks to Blake at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!