Where The Living Room Used To Be

Chachi talks about some of his favorite Rhode Island things and people on this bonus podcast. We find out his favorite record store, drink, author, pizza, and annual event... plus a few honorable mentions! 
Give him a follow on social media: @chachihiphop, @beatboxstudio401, and @cultureshock401 

Chachi shares his thoughts on how to structure your career for success, as well as what you should invest your time in.
As you heard in the full pod... Chachi is quite the acclaimed artist. He's won a Cape Verde Music Award, and, as he mentioned, "In Dust Real Evolution" won a Phoenix Album of the Year! That is why I wanted to share a live recording from his performance at the Phoenix Best in Music Awards that also features P. Lowe and DJ Therion
Live track: "Ocean State Of Mind" recorded by Sully's Cafe

For this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Chachi Carvalho, a person that's been a huge part Rhode Island's hip hop scene for decades.
We had an in depth conversation about his career from his days djing in college to his long list of albums and collaborations, his studio in Pawtucket and dozens of international performances.
It was a super fun time getting to talk with him and I hope you enjoy!
Reach out at chachihiphop.com and find him on Facebook and Instagram

Sal takes you on a pizza journey in this short bonus podcast. Plus, some of his other favorites in RI
Eat more pizza, drink more milk shakes, subscribe, review, and tell your friends (... please)

On this bonus podcast Sal Sauco discusses a method of how to play when jamming with others and the need to keep learning as a musician.
Hopefully you've checked out the full podcast where the bluegrass jam at Wood River Inn came up quite a bit... so, I wanted to share a live track from Bill Thibodeau Band that was recently recorded there and includes bar noise and all!
*live song recording: K Day

On this episode I met up with Sal Sauco, president of the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance. We talked about everything this organization does for local musicians, his own introduction to bluegrass music, and the bluegrass scene in RI & Southern New England. 
Enjoy the episode and please remember to follow along on Facebook and Instagram @livingroomutb 

On this bonus episode, Rudy and I talk about some of his favorite people, places and things in Rhode Island. 

In this bonus episode Rudy and I talk about the importance of being true to oneself and what he feels is the real reason to play music.
The Fabulous Motels song "Men", which he referenced in the full pod (animal noises & a single harmonica), is also included for your listening pleasure.