Conversations With Matt Dwyer

Kassie Carlson of Guerilla Toss brings her charm and humor to CWD to talk about fun at the city dump, our fucked up healthcare system, growing up poor on Cape Cod, hitchhiking as a teen and their new album Famously Alive out March 25, 2022 on Sub Pop Records.Opening song, "Famously Alive," from the Guerilla Toss album Famously AliveGuerilla Toss BANDCAMP Guerilla Toss Website Kassie's Radio Show Guerilla Toss Instagram Guerilla Toss Twitter Get a Website from Kelly R Dwyer Matt Dwyer Podcast ConsultingAll Things Dwyer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mal Blum joins Dwyer to talk about their fascination with cults, the trials of ADHD, his foray into acting, musical influences and their new EP Ain't it Nice.Opening Song, "Stockpiled Guns & TV Dinners" - from the EP Ain't It NiceMal's Bandcamp Mal Blum Instagram Mal Blum Twitter Websites by Kelly R. DwyerMatt Dwyer Podcast ConsultingAll Things Matt DwyerFun Fact: All The show shit like editing and whatnot was done by Matt Dwyer. You knew that. It's his petty ego that forces him to mention it show after show. Dear god. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Damon Krukowski of Galaxie 500, Damon & Naomi, and The Magic Hour joins Dwyer in a sweeping conversation that covers his childhood growing up with Jazz musicians like Herbie Hancock, the superiority of mono recordings, and the importance of dive bars for the survival of music.Opening Song - "The Aftertime" by Damon & Naomi from the album, A Sky RecordA Sky Record on Bandcamp HEREDamon & Naomi BANDCAMPDamon's News Letter on Substack Damon & Naomi Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ninety year-old New Orleans Jazz legend Charlie Gabriel joins Dwyer to talk about what it's like to come from a New Orleans music family, playing professionally with brass bands at the age of 11, and the beauty of Charles Mingus. Ben Jaffe, Charlie's musical pal and producer also joins in on the conversation to share how Grunge label Sub Pop and Jazz are the perfect mix, losing his bass in Katrina and how your instrument is an extension of yourself. Opening Song, "I'm Confessin'" by Charlie Gabriel from his album 89Charlie's Bandcamp Charlie's Instagram Ben Jaffe's Instagram Websites by Kelly R. Dwyer. Themattdwyer.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BITCH joins Dwyer to talk about obsessing over the violin at the age of 4, how she learned rhythm from her mom teaching tap dancing in the basement, her soul searching journey to Australia, and being "discovered" by Ani DiFranco.Opening Song, "You're The Man," from the album Bitchcraft by BITCH.Bitch BandcampBitch InstagramBitch TwitterBuy Tequila Cocktails Book By Bentley Hale HEREBentley's Instagram Here Build a website with Kelly R. Dwyer HERE All things Dwyer HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lauren Denitzio joins Dwyer to talk about growing up in the New Jersey Punk/DIY scene, how partying on the road has changed, the insecurity and security one has when putting their work out into the world, and how their sound has evolved.Opening Song, "Big Feelings," by Worriers from the album You Or Someone You KnowWorriers BandcampWorriers WebsiteLauren's Website Lauren's Etsy Get a Website from Kelly R Dwyer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Iead is a pedal steel guitarist and guitarist who has play who was a founding member of The Broken West. After The Broken West split Dan went on to play with a long list of impressive musicians including but not limited to Norah Jones, Valerie June, Cass McCombs, and Matt Sweeney. Dan joins Dwyer to talk about discovering the pedal steel guitar, what it means to be a supporting musician, his transition into filmwork and why New York is where it's at for him as a musician.Opening Song, "Untitled," by Dan Iead.Dan's WebsiteQuotes about Dan:“Dan is one of the best musicians I’ve ever worked with in almost 30 years of playing music — he might be THE best. He’s as technically proficient on his instruments as anyone I know but more importantly he has a magic touch — a real feeling in his playing — that is very elusive, very rare. He’s incredibly smart and knowledgeable about music but also very intuitive and instinctual. He makes everything he plays on better. AND he’s one of the best songwriters/composers I kn

Karina Rykman joins Dwyer to talk about exploring the NYC music scene as a teen, jam bands, how she wants people to have a good time and how playing with Marco Benevento changed everything. Karina is a New York city bass player who is currently working on her first album.Opening Song, "City Kids," Karina's Bandcamp Karina's WebsiteKarina's Instagram Get a website from Kelly R. Dwyer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nina Ljeti of Kills Birds joins Dwyer to talk about becoming an American citizen, her parents fleeing their country to Canada, how everyone is feeling scared and insecure right now and Dave Grohl's support. Kills Birds will be playing at The Lodge in Los Angeles February Opening Song "Rabbit," from the Kills Birds album MarriedKills Birds BandcampKills Birds InstagramNina's websiteKelly R Dwyer's Website Get a Kindle version of Nadia Garofalo's Book Relative Trauma HEREHard Copy of Relative Trauma HERENikki Come Home by Elizabeth Virginia Poirier Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian Case has been involved in multiple seminal Chicago bands, 90 Day Men, Disappears, The Ponys, and currently FACS. He joins Dwyer to talk about how skateboard magazines taught him about underground scenes, how a cassette tape changed music for him, the time Rush thought it was a good time to rap and the cross pollination of the Chicago music scene. Opening song X0ut from the album Present TenseFACS Bandcamp FACS InstagramFACS TwitterDisappears Bandcamp90 Day Men BandcampGet a Kindle version of Nadia Garofalo's Book Relative Trauma HEREHard Copy of Relative Trauma HEREKelly R Dwyer HERE themattdwyer.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pearl Charles joins Dwyer to talk about making creative choices over business choices, life in the desert, her love of all things vintage and how the pandemic has inspired people to seek meaning within song lyrics.Opening Song, "Givin' It Up" by Pearl CharlesPear Charles BANDCAMPPearl Charles Instagram Pearl Charles TwitterGet a Website from Kelly R Dwyer HEREAll Things MATT DWYER See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jess Williamson joins Dwyer to talk about her love of Texas, how craving attention lead to her being a performer, Manson Family Food Tours and life in a bus with 9 dudes.Opening Song "Wind on Tin" from Jess Williamson's album Sorceress out on Mexican SummerJess Williamson's Bandcamp HERE Jess Williamson WebsiteKelly R. Dwyer WebsiteThemattdwyer.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is my part 2 conversations with Stephanie Luke (The Coathangers & NRCSSST. Way back when I published the first hour and posted the rest on my Patreon. This is the second part of the chat. She's a blast and a riot. THe part one is linked below. Both parts are great so please feel free to check them both out.Part one Here Opening Song "...Don't Know Me" by NRCSSST from their self-titled Album NRCSSSTNRCSSST's Bandcamp HERENRCSSST Instagram: @NRCSSSTOFFICIALThe Coathangers Bandcamp See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This was a Patreon exclusive and Part 2 of my episode 232 conversation with the great Kid Congo. Often the initial recordings go much longer than what is released. I always put the extended interviews or part to on the patreon page. This lived on patreon for almost a years. You can go to themattdwyer.com for extra content. I will be releasing more patreon exclusive content for the holidays. There will be a blog that will tell you what is released and how to get it. The part one we went into a lot of Kid's history. Part 2 we dug a little deeper. Enjoy.Kid Congo Powers is the co-founder of the Gun Club, played with the Cramps, was a Bad Seed with Nick Cave and of course Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds. His influence and creativity is vast. It is an honor to have him on Conversations With Dwyer where he talks about the early days Punk, starting The Gun Club, living around the world, and the challenges of writing a memoir. It's a great honor to have him on the showKid Congo Part One HEREOpening song: (Are Yo

Eric Slick is a solo artist who plays drums in Dr. Dog and has been a hired gun for such acts as War On Drugs, Lambchop and Taylor Swift. Eric joins Dwyer to talk about imposter syndrome, the stereotypes about drummers, playing for the Violent Femmes on the fly, and stepping out from behind the drums to front his solo projects. Opening Song, "Over It," from Eric Slick's album Wiseacre. Eric Slick's BandcampEric's WebsiteEric's Instagram Eric's TwitterGet a website built by Kelly R. DwyerThemattdwyer.comThis podcast is produced by Matt Dwyer. I mean, you knew this right? I mean, if you've been listening for awhile. If you haven't well now you know. You better keep listening. Please. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gareth Liddiard of The Drones, Tropical Fuck Storm and his most recent project Springtime joins Dwyer to talk about the only real job he's ever had, working lights for Fugazi, the horror story of surviving a brush fire and his new album Springtime out on Joyful Noise. Opening Song, "Will To Power," by Springtime.Springtime BandcampTropical Fuck Storm BandcampThe Drones Bandcamp Tropical Fuck Storm InstagramHave Kelly Dwyer build your website HERE Themattdwyer.comThis show is produced and all that jazz by Matt Dwyer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claire Cronin joins Dwyer to talk about creeps in bars, intergenerational trauma, the rawness of writing a memoir, having a baby during a pandemic, lyrical VS poetic content and her new album Bloodless out on Orindal Records. Opening Song, "Bloodless," by Claire Cronin, from her Album BloodlessClaire's Bandcamp Buy Claire's memoir Blue Light of the Screen HEREClaire's InstagramGet a website from Kelly R DwyerDwyer is hosted by Dwyer. TheMattdwyer.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bluesman Buffalo Nichols AKA Carl Nichols joins Dwyer to discuss his reluctance of fame, how streaming apps reduce art to content which weakens music, and how the radio taught him about music.Opening Song, "How To Love," From Buffalo Nichols on his self-titled albumBuy Buffalo Nichols on Bandcamp HEREBuffalo Nichols Instagram HERE Buffalo Nichols TWITTER Get Your Website Built by Kelly R. Dwyer HERE themattdwyer.com This Podcast is Produced and all that stuff by Matt Dwyer. You know this. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The great Shannon Lay returns to Dwyer's joy to discuss how playing live can be a delicious meal for the ego, the challenge of returning to touring was a challenge, the battle of her logical and intuitive sides and her new album Geist out on Sub Pop Records. Opening Song, "Rare To Wake," by Shannon Lay from the Album GeistPurchase Geist HERE Shannon's Bandcamp HERE Shannon's Instagram HERE Shannon's First Visit to the Podcast HERE Get a Website from Kelly R. Dwyer HERE themattdwyer.comThis podcast is producer hosted and all that stuff by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode could be called "The Wisdom of Rob Crow," Mr. Crow has a lot of wise and insightful observations to share. Regardless, Rob Crow joins Dwyer to talk about fatherhood, how not everything needs to be a reaction to horribleness, sobriety, how at the age of fourteen he already had a proclivity for original music and if someone is promoting art it's probably garbage.PLOSIVS will be playing at Alex's in Long Beach November 5th and QUartyard in San Diego November 6th.Opening song "Hit The Breaks" by PLOSIVSRob Crow's Bandcamp HERESwami Records HERERob Crow on Twitter Have Kelly R. Dwyer build your website HERE This podcast you are listening to was Produced and Hosted and all the other stuff by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.