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Crow With No Mouth is a dark folk band based in Salisbury, NC and will headlining this Friday's show with Outdoor Couch, Carolina Down Boys and Daisy & The Dead Pines.

https://crowwithnomouthmus.wixsite.com/crowwithnomouthmusic

This Saturday is our official Christmas Party and our Annual Toy Drive to benefit the Cathy Mabry Clonniger Domestic Violence Shelter so this week we brought in Haley from the shelter and Aaron from My Blue Hope, who will be headlining the show with Darling Machine, Secret Idol and Ennie Arden.

We encourage you to listen to this informative episode and consider coming to the show and bringing a new, unwrapped gift to donate to the drive.

Cathy Mabry Clonniger Domestic Violence Shelter: https://hopeunitedgaston.com/theshelter/

My Blue Hope: https://www.instagram.com/mybluehopemusic/

Tickets: https://www.freshtix.com/events/2025-rocking-christmas

Johnny Cutt is the man behind Cutthroat Concerts & Events, a booking and promotion agency that books concerts and shows in the NC, SC & Virginia markets. Johnny is also the drummer for Fake Happy: A Tribute to Paramore, who will be performing a special acoustic holiday show this Friday at The Rooster with Scott Lowder. Check out our interview and get a little peek "behind the curtain" of booking higher profile shows at smaller clubs and all the ups and downs, wins and losses, failures and successes. https://cutthroatconcerts.com/

Helena and Amirah are the very talented duo that make up Death of August who will be hitting our stage this Saturday, opening for Gilby Clarke!Get to know the ladies a little bit before their Acoustic set and grab your tickets to the show!

https://www.instagram.com/deathofaugust/

TICKETS: https://www.freshtix.com/events/gilby-clarke

Trace Casanova is a multi-talented, professional entertainer and he is a local gem. Trace has written, produced and is directing "A Casanova Christmas" happening this Saturday at The Rooster! Get your tickets to the show at www.theroostergastonia.com/events

https://www.instagram.com/tracecasanova00/

This week, we talk to Rosie, singer for Asheville-based punk band My Gal Monday, who will be opening the show this Friday with Turtle Smash, Live Band Emo Night!https://mygalmondayband.bandcamp.com/

Grindhouse rocked stages all over NC before disbanding in the mid 90s. Under sad circumstances, the guys found themselves in the same room together many years later discussing the possibility of "getting the band back together" and we are so glad they did just that! See them live at The Rooster this Friday!https://linktr.ee/wearegrindhousehttps://www.facebook.com/robesoncountybandofbrothers

Mafia makes PURE CAROLINA DEATH METAL and they will be at The Rooster on Tuesday, November 11th with Flaw! Get the know the guys and more about their story, then grab your tickets to see them live!

https://linktr.ee/mafiadeathmetal

Two Stroke Smoke is a rising trap metal band from Shelby that is on the cusp of blowing up and they will be performing this Friday at our Shocktober Halloween Bash presented by Shellshock Promotions. An absolutely stacked bill! Get to know the guys then grab your tickets for the show on our website!

https://www.instagram.com/twostrokesmoke_/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5I7InmOUQzxJzVWldtLJtO?si=qgEVsM6QQ7u-cu0j06dAwg

https://theroostergastonia.com/events/

Cronic Disorder is one of Gastonia's longest tenured metal bands and arguably the most beloved. From being signed to a record label to touring the country and seeing success in Europe, this band has a lot of stories to tell, and we only scratched the surface in this interview. Get to know the guys, then come see them this Saturday, October 25th at the 7th Annual Carolina Headbangers Ball!

https://linktr.ee/cronicdisorderband

https://www.freshtix.com/events/7th-annual-carolina-headbangers-ball

On October 25, we will be hosting the 7th Annual Carolina Headbangers Ball so this week we talked to AJ Conde, founding member of Carolina Headbangers and promoter for local metal shows. We talk about the lineup for this year's ball and all the festivities planned for the day.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1985017671723786

https://www.freshtix.com/events/7th-annual-carolina-headbangers-ball

This week we talked to Kathleen Finch, founder of the Charlotte Street Art Collaborative non-profit and founder of Lady Like Fest, “A celebration of the Femme Experience through art and music” which will be taking place this Friday, October 10th at The Rooster!https://linktr.ee/Lady_Like_Festivalhttps://www.cltstreetartcollab.com/

Morrowville's conceptual masterpiece album "The Deaf King" turns 10 years old in October and we are celebrating with them! Get to know more about the band and the story, then come see them this Saturday with Once Below Joy and Rothschild

https://morrowville.bandcamp.com/album/the-deaf-king

Brewstock Music Festival 2025 is happening this Saturday at The Rooster. We brought Peter from the Brew Crew in to talk about this year's festival, what to expect and much more.

https://brewstockmusicfestival.com/

It's been a while since we have talked to our friends in Dovecage, so we brought them in to catch up before their performance this Saturday with Plush, Parallel Lives and 6 Story Pyramid. Check out the interview then grab your tickets for the show before they are gone!https://linktr.ee/dovecagesocials

Jason Shaut is the owner of JG's Vinyl & More and is the man behind this year's Carolina Sound Convention taking place on Saturday, September 27th in Downtown Gastonia in conjunction with Brewstock Music Festival taking place at The Rooster on the same day!JG's Vinyl & More: https://jgsvinylandmore.com/Carolina Sound Convention: https://carolinasound.net/Brewstock Music Festival: https://brewstockmusicfestival.com/The Rooster: https://theroostergastonia.com/

Abigail is the mastermind behind our weekly Rooster Report and bartender here at The Rooster. Get to know the newest member of the Rooster family in this week's episode.

GR and DJ from the heavy metal band Valar Morghulis drop in to chop it up in advance of their headlining show this Saturday, August 30th with Aterra, Decrement & Untied. Enjoy the episode and get your tickets for the show at www.theroostergastonia.com/events

https://linktr.ee/valar__morghulis

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Jason Parker (Bellbox) and Jonny Dick (Queen City Rejects) stop by to talk about their experience in the NC music community, almost cutting a studio record, moving to Wilmington to "get clean," the importance of art in our lives and impact it can make and of course, their upcoming show this Friday (8/22) with Caught Off Guard, My Gal Monday and Stay Out!Bellbox: https://www.reverbnation.com/bellboxQueen City Rejects: https://www.facebook.com/queencityrejects

Shellshock Promotions is an all-encompassing promotion and booking outfit based in Shelby, NC, specializing in Heavy Metal, Hardcore and Hip Hop. We have several upcoming shows with Shellshock, learn more about the guys and some of their upcoming events. Then stick around for the 2nd half of the interview for an inside look at a controversial issue in the NC/SC music community.

https://linktr.ee/ShellShockPromotions

This is an impromptu episode to announce that we are now in syndication on WDRB Radio all over North America!

This episode breaks down what The Rooster is and what our podcast is all about in this introduction to our national audience.

We will be back with more new episodes in a few more weeks!

Mariah Van Kleef, Queen City Nerve Critic's Pick for Best of Charlotte, is stepping in to split duties with Jade Moore on Wednesday nights for our Singer/Songwriter Open Mic. Get to know Mariah then come support her on alternating Wednesdays.

https://linktr.ee/riah_ru

Caught Off Guard is a pop-punk band from Charlotte, NC. Get to know the band in advance of their upcoming performance here at the Rooster on Friday, April 11th!

https://linktr.ee/CaughtOffGuard

This is the continuation of our interview with Haymaker. Check them out at the link below...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kuC_mHXCwk1YU-SOCFw6Q

Shelby shredders Fear Illusion are back for another interview in advance of their upcoming show on Friday, April 4th with Filth, Two Stroke Smoke and Screwed Ends. Stick around till the end of the episode to see the music video that just dropped for their new single "Fear"

https://linktr.ee/fearillusionnc

Gastonia-based metal band, and saviors of The Rooster, Haymaker, dropped in for our most fun and entertaining episode to date. We talked about the performance on our roof and got into some hilarious story-telling. We had so much fun, this episode ran way long, so we broke it up into 2 episodes. Part 2 will come out in a couple of weeks.

Enjoy the episode then come see Haymaker this Saturday with up and coming metal bands Vehement, Alaya's Curse and A Separate Piece.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kuC_mHXCwk1YU-SOCFw6Q

Tiny City is a Charlotte-based Indie Rock band that toes the line between post-punk and power pop and their new single "Ted Leo" is available now wherever you stream. This is the first single off of their upcoming new album and you can see Tiny City live this Saturday at The Rooster!

https://tinycitymusic.com/

The Ruff'tons brand new album, "Goo" is available on all streaming platforms. You can see The Ruff'tons perform the new album live this Saturday, March 1st at their Album Release Party, right here at The Rooster with Y'all're, Evergone, and Blistering Dissonance.

Stick around until the end of the episode for the full music video for the single "Taboo" off of the new album.

https://linktr.ee/therufftonsband

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Brooke McCarthy is the writer, producer, director and star of the Award-Winning One Woman Comedy "How To Be An Ethical Slut" and she is bringing her show to The Rooster's stage this Friday, February 21st!

Trace Casanova is a multi-talented artist, musician, actor and singer. He will be opening the show Friday with a set of fun, light-hearted songs.Enjoy the interview then get your tickets to the show!

https://linktr.ee/brookemccarthyproductions

https://www.instagram.com/tracecasanova00/

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Our good friends Venus Invictus drop in and introduce the newest member of the band and tell us some cool ghost stories! There might be a bit of Superbowl talk and a bit about breast milk as well....check out the episode and come see Venus Invictus live this Saturday for the Anti-Valentine's Throwdown with Grindhouse, Shadows Prevail and Leaving Echoes!

https://venusinvictus.com/

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Nathan Sieg invited Michael as a guest on his Echospective Podcast last week. Check out the one-on-one conversation and learn more about Michael and how he became the owner of a music venue in Downtown Gastonia.

https://echospective.podbean.com/

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

The award-winning band, and stars of the documentary "How to Break a World Record," Andrew and Stephen Oliver join us this week to talk about making the movie, breaking the record, growing up preacher's sons and a whole lot more in advance of their upcoming show this Saturday, February 1st here at The Rooster. https://www.brotheroliver.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Acclaimed guitar player and rock and roll veteran Bill Spears joins us for a conversation about life on the road, making southern rock and roll and their upcoming show here at The Rooster this Friday with Automag and The Midnight Devils!

https://stonewhiskeyband.com/

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Michael Griffie, AKA "Not Quite Bret Michaels" sits down for a conversation in advance of this Saturday's "Not Quite New Years Eve" show with Poison'us, Kings of Noise and Justin Waters. https://www.facebook.com/poisonuskingsofnoise https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Vincent and Moss from 6 Story Pyramid join us this week in advance of 2 upcoming shows here at The Rooster. Catch them this Friday, December 20th with Sacrificial Betrayal, Echoes of Humanity and Charlotte Revival, and come see them again on Friday, January 17th with Fiction Parade and We Set Fire. Follow them at the link below.

https://linktr.ee/6_story_pyramid

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Mason Cole is very young, extremely talented Outlaw Country Artist who just released his new single "Poplar Springs" on all streaming platforms. You can see Mason live at The Rooster on Friday, December 13th, opening for Hard 2 Handle: The Black Crowes Experience. https://www.instagram.com/masoncole_/ https://santa-anna.ffm.to/poplarsprings https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Get all the details on this year's 3rd Annual Christmas Party and Toy Drive to support Hope United Survivors Network with Heather (Hope United) and Missy (CMM). Learn more about Hope United and the services they provide as well as how you could help if you know someone in an abusive situation. We also talk about the Christmas show itself, who is performing and the Ugly Sweater contest! You can donate to the toy drive using the Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2A536BQFVWWSJ?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawG7IqZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeS-YTwOFahgi8nweRwWh9ji79_5nlif_rpB0mE_jFe8R5LmEyxQEKQ69Q_aem_ENZvumP43I2Sa14pTT9ShQ Hope United: https://hopeunitedgaston.com/

CMM: https://www.facebook.com/creativemusicmanage

The Rooster: https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Eric and Devin from Charlotte-based band American Theory join us in advance of their upcoming show on Saturday, December 7th with Sunbreak, Shallow Signals and SWAE.

https://linktr.ee/americantheory

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Max and Pablo from Sugar! The Premier System of a Down Tribute join us in advance their upcoming show this Saturday, November 23rd with Saint Diablo and Awesome Ray Ray.

https://www.instagram.com/sugarsoadtribute/

https://www.facebook.com/SugarSOADtributeCLT

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Jon Sanchez is the vocalist of local metal band Screwed Ends and will be hosting our first ever Emo Night on Saturday, November 30th! https://linktr.ee/ScrewedendsSC https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dc9KcrFX1/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Zach, Jason and Gavin from the progressive-indie-rock band Morrowville join us in advance of their upcoming show on Saturday, November 16th with Oh! You Pretty Things, The Welcoming and Fury 58. Check out the video for their latest release "Fenrir" at the beginning and end of the episode!

https://morrowville.bandcamp.com/track/fenrir https://www.facebook.com/Morrowville

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Ray Franks, the founder of the band Graveyard Boulevard and owner of Comic Monstore in Salisbury, NC joins us in advance of our upcoming "After" Halloween Party this Friday, November 1st with The Body Bags, Hellfire 76 and Midnite Massacre.

https://linktr.ee/graveyardboulevard

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Chris and Joey from Laniidae join us this week in advance of their upcoming headlining show on November 2nd for Christy's Birthday Party with Faithful Annie and Forever May Fall.

ttps://laniidae.com/

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

AJ Conde is a promoter in the Carolina's music scene and one of the founders of Carolina Headbangers. Michael talks with AJ about this year's 6th Annual Carolina Headbangers Ball taking place Saturday, October 19th, 2024.

https://linktr.ee/Carolina_Headbangers

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

This week we talk with Stephen and Joe from Midnite Massacre, who you can see live at The Rooster at the 6th Annual Carolina Headbangers Ball on 10/19/24 as well as 11/1/24 at our 'After' Halloween Party! With great stage presence and a theatrical approach to their music, these guys are a really fun live show!

https://www.facebook.com/MidniteMassacre

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Kennon Knight is a life-long artist and musician and is also the host of our 1st Sunday Drum Circle, which takes place on the 1st Sunday of the month at 4pm. Kennon talks about the history of Drum Circles and the many uses of them from therapy, to education to build community building. Check it out then come to the next circle! https://www.facebook.com/kennon.knight https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Buddy and Jordan join us for an update on what's been going on in the Testarossa camp and the secret to staying relevant on social media...

https://www.facebook.com/Testarossarocks/

https://www.youtube.com/ @TestarossaRocks 

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

This week we talk to Peter Ippolito (Home For The Day) and Atticus Lane (Seneca Burns) in advance of the upcoming Make Peace Fest, celebrating 10 years of Home For The Day!

Home For The Day: https://linktr.ee/HFTDnc

Seneca Burns: https://www.senecaburns.com/

Make Peace Fest: https://theroostergastonia.ticketleap.com/make-peace/details

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Dewayne and Mike from Stink Buggg join us for a fun chat in this highly entertaining (thanks mostly to Dewayne) episode. You can see Stink Buggg live at The Rooster on Saturday, September 21st!

https://stinkbuggg.bandcamp.com/

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Kirk and Kyle of the Charlotte-based metal band Enemies & Allies join us in advance of their upcoming headlining show on Friday, September 13th. Check it out and get to know the guys a little bit then come see them. You can hear their music and see all of their links here: https://solo.to/enemiesandallies

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

This week we talk with country artist Zay Grastley who is brining the Southern Soul Boots & Dukes show to The Rooster on Saturday, August 31st. Zay is a Gastonia native who started a music career after more than 14 years in prison and now tours all over the country. Hear his story then come to the show!

https://linktr.ee/zaygrastleymusic

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Jarrett and Mike make up the 2 piece Southern stoner-groove metal band Hellfire 76. They join us for a fun conversation that includes one very entertaining arrest story in advance of their upcoming show on Friday, August 30th at The Rooster. https://hellfire76.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Mark Newton, owner of Dallas Lavender Lane Farms joins us to talk about their upcoming Enchanted Fairy Festival and all the awesome events they are hosting on their 40 acre Lavender Farm.

https://dallaslavenderlane.com/

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

This week we talk to Gray and Jennifer, one half of the indescribable, genre-bending, entertaining band Lords and Liars, who will be live at The Rooster on Saturday, August 17th. Stay tuned until the end of the show to check out the music video for their song "Killdozer"

https://www.facebook.com/lordsandliars

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

The Coursing is a Nu-Core Metal Band out of the Charlotte, NC area. Their dedication to their craft make them stand out as one of the most entertaining metal bands in the scene. Check out this deep dive with the band, then come see them Friday, August 2nd here at The Rooster.

https://linktr.ee/TheCoursing

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Hunter Huss and UNC Chapel Hill Alum, Kris Lang drops in to talk about his experience as a professional basketball player from Gastonia, NC and how his skill and love for the game took him all across the globe.

Kris has settled back down in his hometown and invested in this community by opening the Kris Lang Sports Complex, which is home to multiple programs, small businesses and learning opportunities for young athletes and enthusiasts.

https://www.klsportscomplex.com/

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Thomas, Blair, Christian and Brandon from Alpha Strain join us for an engaging and informative episode. Get to know this up and coming metal band that is killing it on stages all over the southeast.

https://artistecard.com/Alphastrainnchc#!/bio

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Kiara and Tim pay us a visit with Missy from Creative Music Management to talk about their upcoming performance at the 2024 Brewstock Music Fest, writing new music and what's been going on since the last time we talked. https://www.instagram.com/dovecageband/ https://www.instagram.com/creativemusicmanagementnc/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Jackson Harden, a young, talented folk/alt-country artist sits down with us for a talk about his experiences growing up in a Mormon community in Utah, leaving that life behind and traveling east to settle in NC and becoming part of the Charlotte artist community.

Jackson has a calming, gentle voice and intricate guitar picking skills, which he showcases on this episode by performing 3 of his original songs.

https://jacksonharden.com/home

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

North Carolina's Misfits/Danzig Tribute sit down to talk to us about their upcoming show at The Rooster and what it's like to step into the shoes of one of the most legendary bands in history!

https://www.instagram.com/the_mishaps_official/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556658907815

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Jay from Nova Omega drops in for a chat in advance of their upcoming performance this Saturday, May 25 at our 2nd Annual Roosterlympics!

https://novaomega.band/

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Joseph and Callie join us for a fun talk about becoming Oh! You Pretty Things, having more than one drummer and their upcoming shows in June and July, here at The Rooster!

https://www.instagram.com/oyptmusic/

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

We have a chat with David, Gavin, Aiden and CJ from the area's hottest up and coming metal band, Encre Noire in advance of their upcoming headlining show THIS FRIDAY at The Rooster!

https://linktr.ee/encrenoireofficial

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Missy Wood of Creative Music Management and Travis Keziah of Scars Remain join us to talk about the upcoming 2nd Annual Roosterlympics, a benefit for Webb Street School, taking place on Saturday, May 25th at The Rooster. This episode includes the official set times announcement!

https://theroostergastonia.ticketleap.com/2nd-annual-roosterlympics/details

https://www.facebook.com/creativemusicmanage

https://linktr.ee/scarsremainnc

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Carolina Promotions is a promotion company dedicated to artists growth and providing opportunities for artists. They are also the promoters behind this year's Carolina Vet Fest taking place on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, to raise money for Pawsitive Action Service Dogs, a non-profit dedicated to providing injured Veterans, and Veterans with PTSD service dogs so that they can live a better life.

Carolina Promotions: https://linktr.ee/CarolinaPromotion

Pawsitive Action: https://www.pawsitiveaction.org/

The Rooster: https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Fifty Flies just dropped a new single "Devil" that is an absolute banger! They will also be a feature artist at this year's 2nd Annual Roosterlympics, a fundraiser for Webb Street School, taking place on Saturday, May 25th at The Rooster

https://linktr.ee/fiftyflies

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

We sat down with the boys from Fury 58, a young, talented rock band that is putting in the work and building a following with their horror-themed, 80's-infused throwback metal music. We talked life, horror movies, musical backgrounds & future plans in advance of their upcoming show this Friday with Spread Eagle and Midnite Massacre.

https://linktr.ee/fury58

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Charlotte-based metal band Collective Insanity pay us a visit in advance of their upcoming performance at this year's 3rd Annual Bleeding Hearts Ball taking place on Saturday, April 13th.

https://jacksonwc2002.wixsite.com/collectiveinsanityba/music

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Tim is a man on a mission to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the most concerts attended in a year. He is also on the leadership team for ICON Pit Crew and avid supporter of local artists and venues in the NC and SC scene. We get to know Tim and what drives this mission and the ins and outs of breaking a world record.

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

The very young and very talented Bailey Marie Griggs joins us with her drummer Scott Moon and guitar player Greg Cooper for a conversation about her journey as an entertainer thus far, her plans for the future and her show this Saturday at The Rooster!

https://baileymariemusic.com/

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Squirt Vile is the self-proclaimed "punk band with a metal problem, spawned in the deepest pits of the Carolinas" and they sat down for a conversation with us to talk about how they came together and a whole bunch of other stuff. They will be performing this Friday, 3/15 and again on 4/20 and they put on a great live show! https://linktr.ee/squirt_vile https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

2022 Carolina Music Award winners and Charlotte-based rock band Forever May Fall has been building momentum and are about to set out on a tour that starts at The Rooster on 3/14 with The Almas, Counter and Oh! You Pretty Things. We sat down with Jill, Crabby and Sweez and talked about the upcoming show, the business of art and a whole bunch of other fun stuff!

https://forevermayfall.com/

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Queen City Nerve's "Best Hardcore/Metal" band, Hellfire 76 sit down for a conversation in advance of their "Leap Year" show this Thursday at The Rooster. It was an honor to talk with Mike and Von Bury.

https://hellfire76.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Hellfire76nc

https://www.instagram.com/hellfire76nc/

https://www.youtube.com/ @hellfire7676 

https://hellfire76.bandcamp.com/album/hellfire-76-ep

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

No Anger Control lead singer, and avid supporter of the local music scene, Tiff Tantrum joins us for a fun conversation in advance of the upcoming Slay Together Fest, featuring No Anger Control with some of the Charlotte scene's best and brightest young punk rockers! https://noangercontrol.com/home https://open.spotify.com/artist/5UBHGe5E2Pq7UP3tlPxcgn?si=P4NkjUywTPWlPQ9-zk-9pw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zNYPvmMHS4Kj_g85beQjw/videos https://www.instagram.com/noangercontrol/ https://www.facebook.com/NoAngerControl https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Home For The Day front man and Brewstock Music Fest promoter Peter Ippolito drops in for an impromptu interview in advance of his performance this Friday at The Rooster.

https://linktr.ee/hftdnc

https://ijiproductions.com/home

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Patrick Mawn is a local musician who will be playing The Rooster with True Lilith, Oh! You Pretty Things and Pete Ippilito.

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Andra and Oliver Fox sit down for a discussion about their company Four Fox Sake Media, the Charlotte scene and their upcoming show, Drag Me To The Rooster. https://linkr.bio/FourFoxSakeMedia https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Kim Ware and Jason & Galaxy Lineburger join us for a conversation about their punk rock project Y'all're who will be headlining at The Rooster on Thursday, February 8th. https://www.instagram.com/y.all.re/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089082583229 https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

They're Red Hot: The Ultimate Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute join us in advance of their New Years Eve party here at The Rooster. We talk about forming a tribute band, other projects they are involved in and much, much more! You can get tickets to our NYE party here: https://theroostergastonia.ticketleap.com/nye2/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554701074906 https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Jameson and Zachary join us to talk about their upcoming Punk Rock Christmas Show and tell the story of how A Life Worth Taking came together. Later in the episode we dig a little deeper and talk mental health.

https://linktr.ee/alifeworthtaking

https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Trace Casanova joins us to talk about his experience as an up and coming talent in the music and theatre scene. This was a really fun episode and we hope you enjoy it! https://www.tracecasanova.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tracecasanova00 https://www.instagram.com/tracecasanova00/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Jeremiah, frontman for the heavy metal band Annabel Lee, joins us to promote their upcoming headlining show "Ho Ho Ho Throwdown" on Friday, December 8th with Reflect/Refine, Cronic Disorder, Collective Insanity and Buried in Terror. We also talk about the ensuing Toy Drive that night to benefit Hope United Survivor Network's Domestic Violence Shelter. https://4beastsin1.wixsite.com/annabel https://hopeunitedgaston.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Jon Robinson is an athlete, broadcaster, on-air personality and musician. Jon joins us to tell his amazing and heart-breaking story of fame, abuse, addiction and redemption. https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Matt, Richie and Dominic of The Phantom Friends join us for a conversation in advance of their upcoming headlining show on Saturday, 11/4. https://linktr.ee/thephantomfriends https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Aaron Lawrence of My Blue Hope sits down for a conversation in advance of his Storytellers Sessions on Thursday, November 2nd. https://www.facebook.com/mybluehope https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Wes and Maurice from the Doom Metal band EvilLeaf joins us to promote their upcoming show, A Night of Doom, taking place on Sunday, October 29th. https://linktr.ee/evilleaf https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Comedian Ray Money is the host and producer of our monthly Gastonia Comedy Night, a stand up comedy show every 4th Thursday of the month! https://www.comedianraymoney.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Robert Kellogg is the sitting City of Gastonia Councilman for Ward 1, but more importantly, he is one of the Gastonia community's biggest advocates and most supportive voices. We talk about the accomplishments, challenges and opportunities he has seen in his tenure and discuss what is currently happening and what is to come.

B-Villainous and DJ 4X Lit sit down and talk to the crew in advance of their performance on Friday, October 27th for the 3NT Halloween Party! https://withkoji.com/@Bvillainous https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

AJ Conde visits the studio to talk about the upcoming 5th Annual Carolina Headbangers Ball taking place on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at The Rooster.

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The tables are turned on Michael on this milestone episode! Chris Elmore (AvidXchange, Ukulele Hairband, Episode 95) takes over hosting duties and does a deep dive with Michael to reflect on all things Rooster over the last few years.

Young, talented, up and coming hardcore band Seemless Vision drops in to talk to the gang. These kids are on a mission and have a great message and perspective. https://www.instagram.com/seemlessvision/

The gang talks with Scott Cavendish, owner of Cavendish Brewery about the upcoming 1st Annual Downtown Gastonia Fall Crawl. The Fall Crawl is a collaborative effort by 5 of the Downtown business owners to showcase the diverse array of places to go out and have a good time in Gastonia. Get all the details about the crawl in this episode! https://fb.me/e/4KrItlerZ

The gang welcomes Jeff Shrewsbury of Neptune Flyer to the show! https://linktr.ee/NeptuneFlyer https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Michael and Arielle discuss some upcoming changes at The Rooster and what to expect in the coming months.

Michael and Arielle talk with entrepreneur, author, adjunct professor (UNCC) and the 1st employee of AvidXchange Chris Elmore about the adventure of building a successful company that went public in 2020 and his journey as a musician that started in 1985. https://thechriselmore.com/ https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Michael, Arielle and Bob finally gets to talk with The Menders, arguably the most beloved rock band in Gaston County over the last decade.

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Michael and Bob talk to Jonah, Gavin and Garrett from Fault Union about their new album "Pain and Provision" and the Album Release Party happening this Saturday at The Rooster. https://www.facebook.com/faultunion https://open.spotify.com/artist/06gu5HOIlmDsQ9FhI57Qib?si=w_yyXI--T5-Ggy61S8o6yg https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia

Michael and Arielle talk with Jimmy and Brandon of Palmetto Drive, a duel threat band that puts on shows including original and cover songs in the Southern Rock, Country and Blues styles. Check them out live at The Rooster on Friday, August 11th. https://www.facebook.com/palmettodriveband https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia