Ep. 302 - saturdays at your place (Mitch Gulish)

About this episode

Mitch Gulish discusses their recent album release and experiences in the DIY music scene and international touring.

In this engaging interview, Mitch Gulish from saturdays at your place discusses their recent album release, the DIY music scene in Kalamazoo, and their international touring experiences. They share insights on navigating the music industry, building a band from college friends, and the realities of touring and recording. Topics Covered: -Band formation and evolution -DIY music scene in Kalamazoo -Challenges with record labels and rights -Touring across the US, Europe, and Australia -Band dynamics and songwriting influences -Band's creative process and songwriting evolution -Social media approach and fan engagement -Music video production and storytellingChapters:00:00 Introduction to Saturdays at Your Place 03:19 The Reception of the New Album 05:56 Musical Influences and Evolution 09:01 The Dynamics of Band Collaboration 11:36 The Kalamazoo DIY Scene 14:31 Navigating the Music Industry 20:10 The Reality of Touring Life 22:58 The Band's Rapid Growth and Future Plans 36:27 The Journey of Touring: From Vans to Buses 39:51 Navigating International Tours: Gear and Logistics 42:40 The Unsung Hero: Tyson's Role in the Band 44:30 DIY Merch Production: The Band's Hustle 55:01 Social…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mikey, Tom, Justin

Guest: Mitch Gulish

Topics covered

• band formation
• DIY music scene
• music industry navigation
• touring experiences
• songwriting

Keywords

• Kalamazoo
• record labels
• US touring
• Europe touring
• Australia touring
• band dynamics
• social media engagement
• music video production

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Introduction to Saturdays at Your Place, The Reception of the New Album, Musical Influences and Evolution, The Dynamics of Band Collaboration, The Kalamazoo DIY Scene, Navigating the Music Industry, The Journey of Touring, Navigating International Tours: Gear and Logistics, The Unsung Hero: Tyson's Role in the Band, Social Media and Music: Finding the Balance

Places: Kalamazoo, US, Europe, Australia, Long Island, New York Islanders

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