Episode 123- Josh Ross from Black Heart Saints! This is a band every rock fan should know. They are extremely talented musicians and songwriters. The band has had two charted songs on rock radio recently, but even their older stuff kicks ass. They have done shows with everyone from Sevendust & Puddle of Mudd to Slash & L.A. Guns. Josh and I discuss how he got in to music and how the band formed as well as some of the more business aspects of working in music such as the band’s beer.
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Josh's Family Background
02:43 - Musical Influences
03:27 - Rockstar Life
04:23 - Playing Music
05:55 - Early Bands
08:25 - Finding Guitar Player Mark Sean
10:14 - Black Heart Saints & Songwriting
12:18 - "Quicksand" Song Inspiration
14:58 - Pushing to Get Songs on Radio
16:47 - Van "The SaintSation" & Trailer Theft
19:03 - South By Southwest
20:40 - Show with Filter
21:35 - Jason McMaster & Dangerous Toys
23:10 - Big Shows - Winery Dogs & Kings X
24:23 - Deen Castronovo & Dead Daisies
25:17 - Blacktop Mojo
26:20 - Performing with Slash
27:48 - Huge Show with Steel Panther
28:45 - Performing Shows Now & Future
31:15 - John Moyer of Disturbed
32:30 - Newer Up & Coming Bands
34:02 - Solo Career & Cover Bands
35:45 - Black Heart Stout Beer & Business
37:40 - Pay to Play
39:30 - Stand Up Comedy in Austin
41:05 - Troubled Fan
43:15 - Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
44:30 - Wrap Up
Black Heart Saints Website:
https://www.blackheartsaintsmusic.com
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians:
https://www.myhaam.org
Chuck Shute Podcast Website:
http://chuckshute.com
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!