This week, Lisa and Bernie sit down with Sebastien Grainger, lead singer and drummer of Death From Above 1979 and member of American Lips. Seb opens up about DFA1979’s early tours, the vocal discipline that keeps him performing at his best, and the organic, collaborative process behind the new American Lips album On Strike!. He also shares updates on upcoming DFA material, his wife Eva’s forthcoming photo book capturing the band’s early years, and how he continues to stay inspired more than two decades into his career.https://www.instagram.com/dfa1979https://imawomanyramachine.comhttps://americanlips.bandcamp.com/album/on-strikehttp://deathfromabove1979.com/******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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247 - Tami Thomson
This week, Bernie and Lisa sit down with Dallas-based manager and Ann Arkey Productions founder Tami Thomsen. Tami discusses her journey growing up in Omaha and finding her way into the Deep Ellum music scene. She breaks down what it really takes to manage bands, adapt to an ever-changing industry, and advocate for women behind the scenes. Tami also dives into her work with Amplified Minds and the growing network of mental health resources for musicians.https://annarkeyproductions.com/https://amplifiedminds.org/https://www.visitdallas.com/creatives-care-dallas/******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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246 - Blake Parish
On this week’s episode, Bernie sits down with Blake Parish, lead singer of the Fort Worth–based rock band Royal Sons. Blake digs into his musical upbringing and his journey from Hanna Barbarians to Royal Sons. They also talk about how sobriety shaped the new album and break down the video for the band’s latest single, “Matador.”https://www.instagram.com/royalsonstxhttps://shop.royalsonstx.com******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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245 - Fritz Grondy
In this week’s episode Bernie sits down with toy artist Fritz Grondy, the creative mind behind Throwaway Toyz. Fritz explains how he rescues broken and forgotten toys and rebuilds them into bizarre, beautiful new characters. He shares how a lifelong obsession with toys grew into a unique blend of art, storytelling, and upcycling. https://www.instagram.com/throwaway_toyzhttps://www.tiktok.com/@toyfritz0******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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244 - Brandon Oliver
In this episode, Bernie sits down with backline tech and stage manager Brandon Oliver. Brandon shares his journey from Houston punk bands and oil-and-gas day jobs to touring the world with artists like Lukas Nelson, Blondie, and Cyndi Lauper. He talks about how networking, attitude, and attention to detail turned side gigs into a lifelong career, and the wild moments that came along the way.https://www.instagram.com/brandon_guitar_tech******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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