Neworleansmusicians.com Podcast

Welcome everyone, and thank you for joining me today on another musical journey. I went out to Lafitte, Louisiana for this episode and sat down with guitarist and vocalist Theophile Bourgeois who founded and currently plays in Them Ol Ghosts. They’re a four piece, melodic, southern rock band with a catalog to which you can slow dance as well as rock out. Theophile began early in music, starting out on drums around 8 yrs old, but quickly moved onto guitar two years later. And it’s where he’s stayed ever since. Heavy metal consumed him early on, and it became the voice of an angst-filled teen throughout high school. We talk the facets and factors of his transition from there which included trading screaming for harmony and airing out frustrations for depth of meaning in lyricism. He pays much respect to his hometown, citing the mysterious charm of the swamp and historical prominence as the old stomping grounds for infamous pirate Jean Laffite. We also discuss the inspiration he drew from artists like Dax Riggs, whose ability to bring haunting, melodic imagery to Acid Bath’s thrash metal struck Theophile as admirable and dynamic. I found Theophile to be enthusiastic and forthcoming about his personal life. And I believe it’s what made this episode such a great one. We were able to parse through the impact becoming a father, family death, and a pandemic had on his music career; which, incidentally, almost ceased due to these factors. But hearing him describe how he waded back into those waters once again will definitely help some of our musician listeners out there that currently find themselves at a crossroads. But hey I don’t want to give everything away. So, stick around because there’s something for everyone in this episode. I’ve got Them Ol Ghosts site link in the show notes if you want to learn more, as well as ways to support this show.You can shop with realmushrooms.com for health and wellness. And if you use our code you will take advantage of 20% off your purchase! We do accept donations through Paypay. That link is also in the show notes.And hey, if neither of these is a fit, you can always just subscribe to this show because that helps us get this content out to more listeners like you. This is all part of a larger network I built, Neworleansmusicians.com, where I promote Louisiana musicians for free. So, anything is everything when it comes to support. I welcome your support in any form. Ok! Well that’s it for all the hubbub. Let’s get right into it. Here’s Theophile Bourgois of Them Ol Ghosts. Enjoy!https://www.themolghosts.com/Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU 

Grammy award winning percussionist Cyril Neville is known as a member of The Meters, The Neville Brothers, The Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Voice of the Wetlands All-stars, Cyril Neville & the Uptown Allstars and a former member of David Batiste and the Gladiators. We sat down to peel beyond those layers, to discuss who Cyril really is and what has shaped him over the years. Personal influences like Idris Muhammed, Lee Dorsey and Dr. John were there at an early age to nourish and encourage Cyril on his path; a path that would elevate him above trials to which many of his peers would succumb. We talk about how the rhythm of the city came to him everyday through tugboats, pile-drivers and street cars. And how that city’s Wards became the villages that raised him. You will find no interview of his with depth greater than this one. And you will find no warmer, more humble, more spiritual soul than the one revealed here in Cyril Neville. Join us!Special thanks goes out to Sound From Space Studio for sponsoring this show and providing the space to do a wonderful interview!https://www.soundfrom.space/Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

Originally a resident of Metairie, Louisiana, Brian Patton can recall his fascination with music watching musicians like Roy Clark and Jerry Reid on Hee-Haw. His childhood stints with piano and clarinet were interrupted and forever changed by KISS. Guitar took hold, as did Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and others. And this began Brian Patton's ascent to an otherworldly thrash metal legend. Beyond his origins, we delve into touring with GWAR and other bands, victories and tragedies out on the road, and the many iterations of band members over the years. Join us for a great show!Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

Born in Brussels, Belgium, singer/ songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ghalia Volt was a music enthusiast and free spirit growing up. The more she sought out and found music, the more she wanted to learn. From psychobilly to jump blues, the quest became of greater pursuit than following the crowd. We get a glimpse of European culture and her experience emigrating to the U.S. to eventually tour the world. Listen in on the life and times of the roots, blues, and rock sensation, Ghalia Volt. Featured Bands:Pocket Chocolate- https://neworleansmusicians.com/musician/52Clint Robin- https://neworleansmusicians.com/musician/312Chris Berryman- https://neworleansmusicians.com/musician/310Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

Scott Frilot has been a great many number of things over the years. A guitarist and vocalist, true, but Scott’s also been a drum programmer, an advertising designer, and a booking agent. Driven by a recent viral digital advertising campaign, his new album, 45, has landed in a multitude of countries across the globe. He shares insight into the mechanics of that campaign here. Playing Jimmy’s Music Club in New Orleans is where he got his start. Along the way he was a sponge, soaking up the promoting and writing techniques of artists with whom he worked. Later, we also delve into paying his dues living in a van with band Tomatoes, as well as his time in bands Antix and Electric Swamp Gas. https://www.scottfrilot.com/Running From Shadows: https://neworleansmusicians.com/musician/187Tomb of Nick Cage: https://neworleansmusicians.com/musician/314Dale Latino: https://neworleansmusicians.com/musician/56 Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU 

Melissa Crory, aka Kym Trailz, fronts goth rock band The Tomb of Nick Cage. Her early experiences in music were attending punk shows in New Orleans. We delve into the essential elements of what made that scene so raw and alive. She touches on her previous bands through Igor Kitty and eventually on to her current band. Sonic qualities and instrumentation are pointed out here as we learn of what's to come for The Tomb of Nick Cage. Join us! www.tombofnickcage.comElevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

Grammy Award nominee and Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee Julian Primeaux speaks of a childhood isolated in the bayous of Lafayette, Louisiana. Without internet or cable television, he clung to music magazines and instruments, becoming a singer/ songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He grew to love the creative experience and collective nature of band life. Today he tours the world doling out his own brand of rock-infused blues and Americana. Wearing many hats behind the scenes and traversing many continents, we learn how his passion fuels multiple abilities in business as well as music. Join us!Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, guitarist and songwriter Chris Vincent spent a lot of time sorting life out with his fists. Although it taught him much about life, he benefitted from his family moving when he was thirteen. Monroe Township, New Jersey served a more peaceful setting, conducive to creativity. And it's where he picked up a guitar and began to play. His present day choice of blues wasn't his first inclination. The energy of punk music spoke to the aggression that remained within him. Moving toward jazz and blues, Robert Johnson and Son House eventually replaced The Ramones. And tuning in open G meant he would have to create his own fingerings to suit these styles. Over time, Chris has become a seasoned storyteller whose occasionally cryptic lyrics have at times stared him in the face and confronted him. In part one of our interview, he spins a great tale, playing examples of his notions on guitar for us all to hear. Join us as this roots music pioneer draws us inside his mind.New album Good Crook dropped August 1st!https://chrisvincentneworleans.com/ Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

Joey Carbo has been in many bands over the years, picking up guitar, vocals, keyboard and production along the way. Through his band WOORMS, he currently implements those talents in a unique means of expression. While WOORMS holds its foundations in rock music, their concrete measures are highlighted by an exploratory sound with synth undercurrents and a lack of adherence to traditional time signatures. One could deduce that, once upon a time, Joey was inspired by bands like The Melvins and Soundgarden. But to say WOORMS resembles either is a stretch at best. His capacity to feel the sentiment and harmonics of music at an early age was undeniable. But his future held a battle between his core desires, straying vices, and the pursuits of immaturity. These days, maturity has ushered in an era of clarity and focus for him. And his catalog displays a twisted mind that has the benefit of recollection and introspection. Join us and get to know the complexity of sound that is Joey Carbo!  https://woorms.bandcamp.com/music Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

Guitarist and keyboardist Andrew Autin was born in Metairie, Louisiana and raised by fans of crooners like Perry Como and Johnny Mathis. But bands like Metallica and KISS, he will say, changed his life. And through a musician's ear, he sought to pay tribute through the formation of several cover bands playing everything from weddings to corporate events and concert venues. Andrew's bands are the Mojeaux Band, Rock Show NOLA, Phase 5, and The Generators. Rock Show NOLA, for instance, plays covers from six bands only; Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, KISS, Journey Stix and Foreigner. His covers are precise renditions of the originals, down to every single sound, and have landed gigs in places like the superdome for Microsoft and on set for the filming of Contraband with Mark Walberg. His passion for music is unmatched. His acumen in business, as well as music, is something to be admired. And his talent is something for which we should all be thankful. Please join us and experience enthusiasm through the eyes of a gifted instrumentalist! Look for The Generators at Jaeger's, Whiskey Cowboy, Cleary Tavern, and The Landing in Slidell.View schedules or book for his other bands at Mojeauxband.com and Rockshownolarocks.com. Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU  

In part 2, we begin during Karen's formative years in music. She recounts first learning advice that she still lives by as well as common habits that work against the wellbeing of a vocalist. Touring poses a particular challenge because everything is accessible; both good and bad. We discuss a moment on the road that defined her decision to pursue becoming a contestant in season twenty-five of The Voice. The knowledge and experiences gained from such things as wardrobe, stage presence, and timing have proven indelible. Karen's new song "Fix It" just came out this spring, "Blue Cowboy Boots" will be her coming summer release, and her new music video for song "Blue Cowboy Boots" is coming soon (filmed in Louisiana during Mardi Gras).https://karenwaldrup.com/ Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

Through a series of events, a Washington DC radio DJ by the name of Wayne Kahn came into possession of a box full of Beta tapes. The tapes contained the raw elements of a long since shelved documentary on the Carriere family; one of five main families to bring Zydeco alive. Their descendants would carry the tradition, bringing Zydeco to the world. And the rare footage of intimate family jam sessions and interviews would be the only relic left. He tried for many years to bring the footage to the public, even turning it over to the Smithsonian at one point. But their lack of efforts dissatisfied Wayne, as he has since been on a mission to fund and produce an origin story precious to the heritage of the south. Learn about the commemorative family festival happening soon! Join us as we discuss the trials and victories he has experienced on his quest. https://www.zydecobybirth.com/Wayne Barry Kahn’s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/share/19B1zyDsEj/?mibextid=wwXIfr  I interviewed Wayne two years earlier when his journey was still in its infancy. In this initial episode, we dive deep into the chain of events that started him on his path.  https://neworleansmusicians.podbean.com/e/wayne-kahn/ Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

Reconvening for part two, Jason Pilgrim of Flesh Parade reveals the details of their current Repercussions Tour which will include Maryland Death Fest. He reflects on finding his voice in Flesh Parade thirty years ago and how then current black metal standards just wouldn't do. We discuss new merch and possible tour expansion, as well as self-care for a vocalist while on tour. Join us!   Flesh Parade Official  Site:www.mainstay-entertainment.com  Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494Donate to this show:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU