Where The Living Room Used To Be

This bonus episode is really special because Allysen Callery is premiering a new song of hers called "Fair Warning". It's a home recording she sent, but she actually played this for me at the end of our interview... which was the first time she performed it in front of anyone and I'm really grateful for that experience! 
During our conversation Allysen talks about trusting yourself to find your own sound, the story of how a friend pushed her to play shows, and how you have to work for the things you want in life.
Thank you, Allysen, for being to so kind to share this song!!! Please learn more about her career in our full podcast interview (Ep. 7) and by visiting her website.
 
 

Allysen Callery talks about her path to songwriting through poetry... as well as how she connected with a boutique record label in Germany, how her writing has evolved over her career, and the anticipation before a new album comes out.
Please check out her website for shows, music & lyrics; and follow her on Facebook and Instagram
Interlude song order:"Feathercap""Mr. Moonlight""Winter Island""My Carolina""It's Not The Ocean""Dark Winged Sparrow" 

Paul Dechichio tells us some of his favorite things in Rhode Island!
You might be able to guess his favorite record store... but what's his favorite neighborhood, local drink and pizza? You'll also want to check out his favorite annual event in the state!
Listen to the full episode with Paul to learn more about his impressive musical career, and please support the local businesses he talks about in this bonus pod. 
 

Paul Dechichio shares some music advice... as well as what inspires him to run a record label. You'll hear his thoughts on where to make your purchases, and how important it is for a band to have a good live show!
Also included is a live track by Twin Foxes from the Tor Johnson 15th anniversary show at AS220. The song is "Sleeping On The Attic Floor" and you can find it on Tor Johnson Records Girls Rock RI benefit compilation.
 Enjoy this little mini episode and please tell a friend, subscribe, review, and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @livingroomutb

On this episode I get to sit with Paul Dechichio, a bit of a punk rock renaissance man here in Providence. Paul has been running Tor Johnson Records for over 17 years, has owned a record store in the city, has booked hundreds of shows, played in several recognized bands, and is a part owner of Teeth Like Swords print shop.
We talk about how tor Johnson records and squid amps art collective got their start, his thoughts on the importance of record stores and a place like AS220, and what diy shows have meant for him.
Please check out Tor Johnson Records, Teeth Like Swords Printing, and all his bands!!!
*interlude song listing for this episode:
Citizen's Unrest - "Breaking Free"
Best Practices - "GameChanger"
Cyttorak - "Great Destroyer Of All"
Alpha Owl - "Brute"
jesuscentric - "My Fields Will Be Covered With the Blood of My Enemies"
 

Jenn Lombari (of Stubborn Hearts, Lucky United, For What It's Worth, and others) tells us some of her Rhode Island favorites!
Find out the beer Jenn recommends, or should I say doesn't recommend 😁, and why. 

Jenn gives us her thoughts on the core of what it takes to create a scene, how being a musician is like being a politician, and how she's ready to start a fanzine! 
In the full pod we talked about Jenn's high energy live shows quite a bit so I've included a live studio performance thanks to Roach Ranch Recordings of the just Stubborn Hearts song "The Connection"
Watch the video of their performance HERE

For this one I got to sit down with Jenn Lombari, a person that's been a staple in RI's punk scene since the mid 90s! She continues to have a very active career in music, and is a great example of being proactive and responding to hurdles. You'll hear her talk about her days starting an underground newspaper in high school, how many drummers she's played with, and the many records she's put out.
Pick up her latest recording "Trixie" by Stubborn Hearts at stubbornhearts.bandcamp.com
...as well as some of her other releases at sourpunch.bandcamp.com and luckyunited.bandcamp.com