Where The Living Room Used To Be

On this bonus podcast Sal Sauco discusses a method of how to play when jamming with others and the need to keep learning as a musician. Hopefully you've checked out the full podcast where the bluegrass jam at Wood River Inn came up quite a bit... so, I wanted to share a live track from Bill Thibodeau Band that was recently recorded there and includes bar noise and all! *live song recording: K Day

On this episode I met up with Sal Sauco, president of the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance. We talked about everything this organization does for local musicians, his own introduction to bluegrass music, and the bluegrass scene in RI & Southern New England.  Enjoy the episode and please remember to follow along on Facebook and Instagram @livingroomutb 

On this bonus episode, Rudy and I talk about some of his favorite people, places and things in Rhode Island. 

In this bonus episode Rudy and I talk about the importance of being true to oneself and what he feels is the real reason to play music. The Fabulous Motels song "Men", which he referenced in the full pod (animal noises & a single harmonica), is also included for your listening pleasure. 

I spoke with Rudy about his 50 years in music - from his time sneaking into frat houses...all the way to his induction into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame. We got into his focus on comedy & pushing the limits, being in an early original rock band in RI, and his constant drive to entertain.   Please check out more of his music at soundcloud.com/rudy-cheeks

A fun Q & A segment with Mark Lambert talking about some of his favorite Rhode Island things and people. 

Mark talks about a perspective on releasing music and who you should play in a band with.  We discussed Robert Fisher quite a bit and for those not familiar with his music career...he began Willard Grant Conspiracy in 1995 in Boston, but also called CA and RI home. They released a dozen albums & were acclaimed in Europe. Sadly, Robert passed away in 2017 after a battle with cancer. For more info visit: willardgrantconspiracy.com

On this episode I talk to a dear friend of mine, Mark Lambert, most recently of Sharks Come Cruisin'. We had a great time talking about the late 80s and 90s Providence scene, some early recordings he did with Keith Souza from Machines With Magnets, his connection to Brian Simmons from Atomic Action! Records, and how he started a punk rock sea shanty band. Check out more of his music at sharkscomecruisin.com

Hello and welcome to a brand new podcast about Rhode Island's music scene! I hope you check it out and don't forget to subscribe! If you'd like to be a guest or have any recommendations please email: livingroomutb@gmail.com Follow on social at Instagram and Facebook   Show intro music by: Cedros