Rochester Groovecast

Episode 109 is a new edition of "At The End Of The Day with Ben." I chat about the hardships the past month (and year) has brought, announce two new amazing partnerships, and admit that I NEED HELP! – Keep In Touch with NYS Music and WNY Music: http://wnymusic.com http://nysmusic.com — CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast Rochester Groovecast is Powered By balbertmarketing.com

In episode 108, recorded at Wicked Squid Studios, I shoot the shit w/ Chris Beikirch, the video and tour manager for Lespecial and The Sideways! He is also the owner of CB Video Marketing! Watch The Full Video w/ Edits! https://fb.watch/38wSN1-YNh/ Timestamp: 02:09: Conversation w/ Chris B 27:20: "Tonberry" by Lespecial 35:27: Conversation Continued 01:15:41: "Better Days" by The Sideways 01:20:50 Conversation Conclusion – Keep In Touch with Chris Beikirch: https://www.chrisbvm.com https://www.facebook.com/thesidewaysband/ http://lespecial.net — CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast Rochester Groovecast is Powered By balbertmarketing.com

In episode 107, I learn more about Buffalo music with Ryan Gurnett, head guy at WNYMusic.com. Timestamp: 00:31: “Squelch's Briquet" By Tortoise Forest 06:44: Conversation w/ Ben and Ryan 25:35: Carmen & Lizzy "Shelter" and "Carry You" Live from The Struggle Is Real Podcast. 29:27: Conversation Continued 43:13: "Oooohhh" by Phillip Stephen 47:05: Conversation Continued 01:00:48: "Bukowski and Brautigan" by Passed Out 01:02:05: Conversation Conclusion – Keep In Touch with WNYMusic: http://wnymusic.com https://www.facebook.com/WNYMusicDotCom

In episode 106, I chat with internationally recognized prog-rockers Dan and Sam of STAVO!! We struggle with internet issues in a virtual world... but more importantly, get our shit together to have an awesome conversation about prog music, music marketing, and how to find REAL fans who ACTUALLY CARE! Timestamp: 00:31: “Clock On The Wall" By Stavo 07:28: Episode Introduction 09:07: Conversation with Ben, Dan, and Sam! 51:54: “Indigo Child" Stavo 56:14: Conversation Continued 01:12:13 “Never Go Back” by Stavo 01:17:13: Conversation Conclusion 01:34:46: "Ancient Eyes" by Stavo – Keep In Touch with STAVO: https://www.stavomusic.com https://www.facebook.com/stavo.the.band https://www.instagram.com/stavomusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4R2zRKikCKzwtprDbaUeuQ — CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast Leave us a review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-groovecast-by-balbert-marketing-llc/id1171074850

In episode 105, I discuss music and orchestras in a Covid-19 landscape.  Jonathan is a musician, conductor, arranger, teacher, and world-class orchestrator. – Keep In Touch with everything Jonathan Allentoff: www.allentoffmusic.com www.brockportsymphony.org www.greeceperformingarts.org www.brightonsymphony.org www.tberochester.org — CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast Leave us a review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-groovecast-by-balbert-marketing-llc/id1171074850

In episode 104, we hear from Buffalo's folk, jazz, and roots local legend Tyler Westcott! Tyler plays live, we listen to some unreleased tracks, and have a full throttle listening party!  Enjoy! Timestamp: 00:31: “Fat Ol' Rat”  by Folkfaces 05:14: Live Performance on Facebook by Tyler Westcott 33:18: Conversation with Tyler and Ben 49:13: “Talkin Pandemic Blues” by Tyler Westcott 51:37: Conversation with Tyler 56:13: “September Song" by The Paper Roses 01:01:21: Conversation continued 01:11:47: "I'm Crazy Bout my Baby" by Tyler Westcott and Dr. Jazz 01:15:00: "Deed I do" by Tyler Westcott and Dr. Jazz 01:20:24: "My Naughty Sweetie" by Tyler Westcott and Dr. Jazz 01:23:48: Conversation continued 01:32:37: "When The Lockdown Lifts" by Tyler Westcott 1:37:03: Conversation Conclusion – Keep In Touch with everything Tyler Westcott: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Folkfacesshows https://www.facebook.com/tylerwestcottmusic https://www.folkfacesmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/folkfaces/ — CLICK ME FO

In episode 103, I chat with Buffalo's guitar virtuoso, Sean Mcnamara!  Look out for his NEW ALBUM coming out soon. In this episode, we tease some brand new unreleased tracks. Timestamp: 00:31: “Rising Storm”  by Mosswalk 08:03: Live Performance on Facebook by Sean McNamara 26:31: Conversation with Sean and Ben 42:36: “Sunday Drive” tease by Sean McNamara 43:56: Conversation with Sean. 1:02:33: “Catch a Break” tease by Sean McNamara 01:04:17: Conversation continued 01:17:42: "Whatever Happened To My Shadow" tease by Sean McNamara 01:19:45: Conversation conclusion – Keep In Touch with everything Sean McNamara: https://www.facebook.com/seanjmacmusic https://www.patreon.com/seanmcnamara — CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast

In episode 102, we have a live performance from the sultry Joe Stehle of The Sideways!  Enjoy the set and also our in-depth conversation. Timestamp:    00:31: “Better Days”  by The Sideways 07:02: Live Performance on Facebook by Joe Stehle 26:19: “Sweater” by The Sideways 31:29: Conversation with Joe. 56:09: “Julianne” by The Sideways 01:01:59: Conversation Conclusion – Keep In Touch with The Sideways: https://linktr.ee/Thesideways — CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast Leave us a review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-groovecast-by-balbert-marketing-llc/id1171074850

In episode 101, we break past the 100 mark with an intimate discussion with drummer extraordinaire, Jimmy Grillo. Jimmy plays with everyone in the city and we cross a ton of territory. Timestamp: 00:31: “Infinity”  by Roots Collider 07:42: Conversation with Jimmy 24:26: "Catching That Train" by Aaron Lipp and The Slacktones 28:50: Conversation Continued 48:47: "Angeline The Baker" by The Younger Gang 53:11: Conversation Continued 01:11:06: "Together Foreva" by The Able Bodies 01:14:33: Conversation Conclusion 01:11:43 Episode Conclusion 01:25:07: "Phoenix" by Roots Collider – Keep In Touch with everything Jimmy Grillo: https://www.bigeyedphish.net/ https://www.facebook.com/TheAbleBodies/ https://www.facebook.com/youngergangmusic/ https://rootscollider.com https://aaronlipp.com/shows and more — CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast Leave us a review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-groovecast-by-balbert-marketing-llc/

Episode 100 is a montage of all the incredible answers to my favorite question... -- Websites announced on the podcast: www.balbertmarketing.com www.rochesterbusinessconnections.com -- Order of Featured Guests: Dave Chisholm- Episode 98 Ellen Pieroni- Episode 96 Siena- Episode- Episode 58 Adrien D’angelo- Episode 53 Ben Stephanus- Episode 88 Mitch Gruber- Episode 62 Ben Chilbert- Episode 54 Carly Jane Underwood- Episode 93 Turkey Blaster Omega- Episode 76 Stuart Bedasso Radio- Episode 97 Nettie of The Enlightened Studio- Episode 81 Zahyia Rolle- Episode 71 Local Comedian Roundtable- Episode 67 Hollowell- Episode 69 Luke Cornwell- Episode 86 Matt Ramerman- Episode 82 Charlie Lindner- Episode 63 Eli Flynn- Episode 59 The Archive Ravens- Episode 83 Kevleb- Episode 68 Sam Kaiser- Episode 61 The Italian Drummer- Episode 70 Sean Chimento- Episode 95 Scott Calpin- Episode 72 Pete Mason- Episode 90 Sean Greif- Episode 89 Alex Vine- Episode 80 Collin Jones- Episode 56 Cody Webster- Episode 94 Ray Mahar- Episode 7

In episode 99, I chat about the past six months, give thanks for our music community, and provide some brand new announcements! CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast Leave us a review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-groovecast-by-balbert-marketing-llc/id1171074850

In episode 98, I talk creativity, process, and everything music&art with Dave Chisholm. He is a prolific musician, graphic novelist, and local educator. He mixes the two art forms to create his own weird niche career. Timestamp: 00:31: “Paranoia”  by Dave Chisholm 05:59: Conversation with Dave 21:18: "Let Down" by Dave Chisholm 26:37: Conversation Continued 01:02:04: "Only The Strong Survive" by Dave Chisholm 01:06:19: Conversation Conclusion 01:11:43 Episode Conclusion 01:24:41: "Celebration" by Dave Chisholm – Keep In Touch with everything Dave Chisholm: https://www.davechisholmmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/davechisholmmusicandcomics https://twitter.com/chisholmdave https://www.instagram.com/thedavechisholm/ — CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast Leave us a review on iTunes!

In episode 97, I shoot the shit with Dave Sutliff-Atias, creator of Stuart Bedasso radio. The bits were hilarious and the conversation is expansive! Enjoy! Keep In Touch with everything Stuart Bedasso: https://www.stuartbedasso.com/ https://www.facebook.com/stuartbedassoradio/ https://twitter.com/bedasso https://www.youtube.com/user/stuartbedassoshow https://www.instagram.com/stuartbedassoradio/ — CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast Leave us a review on iTunes! https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Frochester-groovecast%2Fid1171074850%3Fmt%3D2--

In episode 96, I get to know saxophonist, music teacher, singer, songwriter, manager, and all around superstar Ellen Pieroni of Buffalo, NY.. You know Ellen from Folkfaces, Intrepid Travelers, The Truth, and more! She is also the owner of The Lavender Haze Collective. Timestamp: 00:31: “You Gotta Work” excerpt by Intrepid Travelers 03:49: Conversation with Ben and Ellen 29:45: "Gunshots or Fireworks" by Donny Fraunhofer band 35:47: Conversation Continued 54:14: "Satisfied" by The Wood Brothers. Collaboration Cover 59:01: Conversation Conclusion 01:11:43 Episode Conclusion 01:12:34: "Fieri en Fuego excerpt" by The Truth – Keep In Touch with everything Ellen Pieroni: https://www.facebook.com/ellenpieronisax/ https://www.lavenderhazecollective.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lavenderhazecollective/ https://www.facebook.com/intrepidtravelersfamily/ https://www.intrepidtravelersfamily.com/ https://www.facebook.com/truthjazz/ — CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochester

In episode 95, Sean "Sigma" Chimento unleashes a huge BRAND NEW announcement! Beyond that, he tells several great stories on what led his career to where it is today. Timestamp: 00:00: “Robots” by The Blackened Blues 04:22: Episode Intro 06:21: Conversation with Sean Chimento 26:58: “Hurricane” by The Blackened Blues 32:08: Conversation Continued 01:24:42: "Bigger Bang" by The Blackened Blues 01:29:48: Conversation Conclusion 01:59:05 "I Need Money" by The Blackened Blues – Keep In Touch with everything Sean Chimento: https://www.facebook.com/SigmaTheTurntablist/ https://www.etsy.com/listing/745072732/hang-loose-creations https://www.facebook.com/RootsCollider/ https://rootscollider.com/home — CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast Leave us a review on iTunes!: https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Frochester-groovecast%2Fid1171074850%3Fmt%3D2--

In episode 94, Cody Webster and I go "Joe Rogan" style and simply talk about whatever we feel like. We had a ton of fun. Cody is the drummer in various local groups: Axis Armada, Guy Smiley, and Keys and Co. Timestamp: 00:32: “Lift" by Axis Armada 04:22: Episode Intro 05:15: Conversation with Cody Webster 50:22: "Why Can't It Be You" by Greg Keys and Company 53:47: Conversation Continued 01:27:24: Conversation Conclusion – Keep In Touch with everything Cody Webster: https://www.facebook.com/gregkeysmusic https://open.spotify.com/track/0KJvNqZbxseDiFYhgpiMmD?si=nYJ6_vTnSY2udSx_Mnx0Aw&fbclid=IwAR1STxledHLKjJAiFwygQ30Qf3pu85bPbe9JIhSUOeaFUI2kymzsSLEP8W4 https://www.facebook.com/axisarmada https://www.facebook.com/Guy-Smiley-Rochester-Cover-Band-143204503894 — CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: https://linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast Leave us a review on iTunes!: https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Frochester-groovecast%2Fid1171074850%3Fmt%3D2--

In episode 93, I hang out with Carly Jane Underwood. Carly Jane is a musician, photographer, and owner of Third Eye Catcher. This was an enjoyable chat! -- Timestamp: 00:00: Episode Intro 01:16: Conversation with Carly Jane 22:05: "Dreamers and Ramblers” by Carly Jane 27:20: Conversation Continued 49:10: Conclusion - Keep in touch with everything Carly Jane: https://www.facebook.com/thirdeyecatcher https://www.thirdeyecatcher.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thirdeyecatcher/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiOhtdxya-tWTLRMZ6zW7mg/featured ---- CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast

In episode 92, I chat with Kyle, Oliver, and Jordan of Evil Bubble Productions. We unravel everything Evil Bubble, which is a collective of musicians from Western New York with a shared goal and vision of pushing the boundaries of sound and genre into new and unexplored territories. We also listen to bunch of tracks! -- Timestamp: 00:32: “Dionysus Assistmas" by Black Glasses 04:40: Episode Intro 05:42: Conversation with Kyle, Oliver, and Jordan of Evil Bubble 28:44: "Djinn" by Antibody Pirates 31:46: Conversation Continued 58:45: “Rolling A Stone Dish” by Black Glasses 01:02:10: Conversation Conclusion 01:31:23: “Jar of Bees" by High Pines – Keep In Touch with everything EVIL BUBBLE PRODUCTIONS: https://www.evilbubble.com/ https://www.facebook.com/EvilBubbleProductions/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRgndZ8ydk_OP_olD8VRl4Q https://twitter.com/evilbubblemusic https://soundcloud.com/evilbubbleproductions https://evilbubble.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/evilbubbleproductions/ — CLICK ME

In episode 91, Julia of EMDR strips away the layers of struggle, domestic abuse, and music's ability to stimulate change and healing. Timestamp: 00:32: "Phones @ The Door” by EMDR 03:25: Conversation with Julia Egan 31:43: "Apex” by EMDR 37:46: Conversation Continued 01:11:12 “Stay” by EMDR 01:17:38: Conversation Conclusion 01:28:08: “Over The Counter” by EMDR - Keep In Touch with everything EMDR: https://www.facebook.com/emdrmusicofficial/ https://emdr.bandcamp.com/ EMDR Documentary: https://www.facebook.com/FLOATEDMAG/posts/862666817474841 ---- CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast

In episode 90, I learn about entrepreneurship with Pete Mason, founder of Phanart and Nysmusic.com! -- Timestamp: 00:00: Episode Intro 01:49: Conversation with Pete Mason 54:30: Episode Conclusion - Keep In Touch with everything Pete Mason: NYS Music: http://nysmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/nysmusicnews/ https://www.youtube.com/c/Nysmusic/videos Phan Art: https://www.phanart.net https://www.etsy.com/market/phan_art https://www.facebook.com/phanart/ ---- CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS: linktr.ee/rochestergroovecast