Hello music fans! Welcome to episode 22! Sure appreciate you taking some time to check it out! This time out, I spent some time talking with Scotch Swango (guitar/vocals), Jay Druba (drums), and Tyler Roell (bass) from the band November Swim Club. Scotch and I have crossed paths a few times in the last couple of years, and I had the good fortune of seeing them play at show recently at the Turn Table in Broad Ripple in Indianapolis. At that point, I knew we had to make time to sit ...

Hello music fans! Hope all is well in your world. It’s nice that we are in the middle of May with temperatures rising with summer right around the corner. As always, thank you for stopping by to checkout the podcast. I’ve been keeping busy with my band TimePiece, so it was nice to be able make time for another episode. This one was a lot of fun. Brandon and Kayla from the band Late To Everything joined me for a sit down visit in the Enlightened Soul Studio. Both are very tal...

Hey music fans, welcome to episode #20 of BOTR! Thanks for checking it out! I recently visited with the Alicia, Jim, Josh, and Kyle…the 4 members of Silver Sonic, a blues rock powerhouse from Pennsylvania. We spend time discussing how the band got together, the musical influences they bring to the band, and their 2024 self titled EP released in March. That 4 song EP displays their ability to craft tight 70’s rock riffs, with driving, energetic drums, thumping, fluid bass li...

Hello music fans! Welcome and thanks for stopping by for episode 19. This time out, we have the very exciting Indianapolis-based band…Moon Goons! Devin, Jacob, Corey, and Brooke stopped by the Enlighten The Soul studio to hang out and talk about their soon to be released album, Lady of Many Faces, dropping Saturday, September 21st. It is a powerful record with 8 great songs! We dive into their history as a band, how they came up with the band name, their musical influences, and their approa...

Hey music fans! Welcome to episode 18 featuring Sam Phish, frontman for the band, Electric Sunnshine. We discuss Sam's musical journey, musical influences, and the band's debut album, Midnight Special, set for release on October 7th. That evening, the band will have an album release show on the rooftop of World Famous Hotboys in Fountain Square in Indianapolis. Sam purchased a 2012 MacBook Pro for $100 to begin making the album. Much of it was recorded in the back of his Jeep Pat...

Hello music fans! Thanks for checking out Episode 17! August marks the 1 year anniversary of the podcast. Hard to believe. Thank you to all of you have who have spent any time listening. It is truly appreciated! Also...Check out the video of the podcast on YouTube...just search for Bands On The Radar! My guest this time out is Cory Hill, an extremely gifted singer songwriter who is based in Indiana. He has a new album entitled All Roads Home, which i...

Hello music fans! Episode 16 is here and thank you for plugging in to give it listen! Also be sure to check out the new website for the podcast at bandsontheradar.blog. It has a link to each episode as well as Spotify playlist with songs from each of the guests. It’s pretty cool! My guest for this time out is Josh Gillespie. He is a very talented musician and also an accomplished podcaster. He brings a lot of good, positive energy. We sat down at the Enlighten The Soul Studio to discuss his...

Hello music fans! Welcome to episode 15! Thank you for stopping by to hear the latest episode! You are in for some fun energy with this one! Nick Sayre (bass), Jacob Kinney (drums), Alex Poisal (keys/synth), and Peter LaMonaca (vocals/guitar) from the Indianapolis based band, Dream Slice, sat down with me recently at the Enlighten The Soul studio. It was great to hang out with the guys for a little bit. We had lots of laughs throughout the podcast. We covered many topics i...

Hello music fans! Episode 14 is here! And thank you for checking it out! Hope all is well where you are. Nick Kazonis, from the band Caught On Cline spent some time with me recently. We had been trying to some together for a while, and we finally made it happen. And it was well worth the wait! Caught On Cline is a Chicago-land group consisting of 4 very accomplished musicians. We discuss their diversified musical backgrounds including Nick’s Greek heritage, his playing of the Greek instrume...

Hello music fans! Welcome to Episode 13! This one is going to be a lot of fun. And a huge shout out to my wife for letting us record the show in her Enlighten The Soul Studio! It provides such a cool vibe for the show. There will be some YouTube clips posted soon so you can check it out. I had the good fortune to sit down with Jeremiah Cosner, an Indianapolis-based singer songwriter. His songs feel familiar and comfortable….a bit Tom Petty-like in that it is always a good time to hear ...

Hello music fans! Thanks for checking out episode 12 of the podcast! I recently sat down with Timothy Edward Carpenter, a Nashville based singer songwriter. Also joining us was cellist, Rob Lowman, who is currently on tour with Timothy. We cover in a lot of ground in our conversation, including Timothy’s artistic journey, his musical catalog, and his approach to live performances. I was fortunate enough to see Timothy’s Indianapolis show right before we recorded this episode. His talent for...

Hello music fans! Welcome to episode 11! Thank you for taking some time to check it out. Hope everyone’s new year is off to a great start! This time out, Christian Higgins-Hernandez, the lead singer from the Los Angeles based rock band, Driven Out joins me. These guys bring a real passion to their music, and through their songs and videos, they aim to encourage their fans and listeners to be “Driven Out” to pursue their own passions. We talk about how these long time friends put together t...

Hello music fans! Welcome to episode #10! I am really pleased to kick off the new year with a very special guest for the podcast, Alex Williams! From the beginning when I started the show, Alex is an artist that has been on my “hopeful” list. And with some good fortune, we were able to make it happen this past week. His new album, Waging Peace, is receiving a great deal of critical acclaim and has even caught the attention of the Paramount+ show, Yellowstone. We spend time discussing...

Since beginning of the podcast, I’ve been really fortunate to talk with some great musicians with truly amazing talent, and my guest this time out is no exception. Ben Harold, a Milwaukee-based singer songwriter, has released two albums since 2019 that truly are must listen! His songs are well crafted and personal and they touch on so many aspects of everyday life. It might just feel like he is providing a narrative for your own story. We discuss his early musical background, his band The Ri...

Ben Harold, from Ben Harold & The Rising, we covered so much ground in the full episode that it was hard to pack more in! I had a lot of fun his answers to Quick Scans of Your Radar. Enjoy! Bands On The Radar Instagram: @bandsontheradar Web: bandsontheradar.blog Facebook: @bandsontheradar YouTube: @bandsontheradar Gmail: bandsontheradar@gmail.com

Isaac Rudd and Tim Messersmith from Isaac Rudd and The Revolvers join me for episode 8. I was fortunate enough to sit down with them in their rehearsal space which was a great experience! Isaac is a talented Indiana-based songwriter who can craft a catchy melody and write lyrics relating to everyday life. His music catalog goes back to 2016, and we touch on his early studio experience which included recording with current and former members of John Mellencamp's band. We d...

Zach Pietrini is gifted singer-songwriter based in Milwaukee, WI. His career has spanned over 15 years, and in September, he just released his newest album, Rock & Roll is Dead. It is a collection of 12 songs that will not disappoint! He is a storyteller at heart creating music that deals in all aspects of the human experience. This is a fun and engaging episode! Enjoy! You can find Zach at: web: zachpietrini.com Instagram: @zachpietrini Facebook: @zachpietrini Bandcamp: htt...

If you love thick, fuzzed-filled psych guitars, and heavy pounding drums, then Brother O Brother is your band! Chris Banta is the lead singer and guitar player for this 2 piece band, and he sat down with me to chat about the band and their music. They have a new album out titled Skin Walker, and it is a must listen! It is filled with heavy riffs, great hooks, and lyrics addressing A.I. tech, mass surveillance, big brother, and political polarization. And...it is meant ...

Zac Wilkerson is a gifted singer-songwriter from Dallas, TX. He has an incredible voice, and he knows his way around a guitar too! He covers many genres and does them all very well...blues, rock, country, R 'n B, and soul . We discuss his background and his musical journey which are both fascinating. He just finished up a tour with Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers. We talk about his powerful live performances including how he starts and ends every one of his shows. ...

I recently spoke with Matilda Marigolds, a gifted young musician who is a native of Brooklyn, NY. She is currently a student at Berklee College of Music in Boston. We connected a few days after her performance at Bourbon and Beyond, a 4 day music festival in Louisville, KY. She had the opening slot for Saturday, day 3, which would later include St. Vincent, Greta Van Fleet, and Pearl Jam. I was fortunate enough to arrive early to see her performance. She ...