Pancho Villa’s Skull is a mariachi punk band from Pontiac headed by brothers Tino and Rolando Ybarra. Bandcamp Facebook From their bio: What do you get when you cross traditional Mariachi music with Punk rock snarl and attitude? The answer: Pancho Villa’s Skull. Pancho Villa’s Skull was started by Tino Ybarra in 2011. While growing […]
Dan Minard On Being Back In Detroit
Dan Minard recently moved back to Detroit. Here we reflect on the difference between Nashville and Detroit music, taking care of yourself, speaking out, and much more. Check out http://thatdandyclassicmusichour.com/ for more Dan, and look for him around town!
Jack Oats Is Into The Details
This week, Jack Oats comes by and talks with Dave and Scott about his stage persona, van camaraderie, and a bit about gear. Bandcamp Facebook “Jack Oats (Justin Erion) writes indie americana folk rock with its own set of twists. Solo acoustic, one man band style looping to a full band set up. Jack Oats […]
John Freeman Talks Inspiration for Writing Lyrics and More
John Freeman plays with The Codgers and writes poetry. He joined the Dispatch and we discussed what ‘arrogate’ means, the natural wisdom of Doop, and Dillaha’s probable protest against what we think ‘arrogate’ means.
Bunky Hunt & Whistlepig Records with Ryan Dillaha and Lonnie Stump
Bunky Hunt of Whistlepig Records invited the Dispatch to his studio to chat about all things Whistlepig! Joining Bunky and Scott are songwriters Lonnie Stump and Ryan Dillaha. Bunky Hunt Bunky Hunt is a songwriter, recording engineer, and producer from Detroit, Michigan. “Raised during the 70’s, and inspired by bands such as the Rolling Stones, […]
Paco Higdon, Tom Phillips, and “A Real Good Riddle”
Paco Higdon and Tom Phillips join the Dispatch and talk about their time playing music on a cruise ship, pet pigs, arranging music for stage and studio. Paco and Tom are currently working on opening a recording studio in Roseville. https://www.tuxedoavestudios.com/ PACO HIGDON TALENTED MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, PRODUCER, ARRANGER, AND ARTIST BORN AND RAISED IN THE DETROIT […]
Darren Shelton Does The Dishes
Darren Shelton is the proprietor of the Ghost Light and Executive Director of Planet Ant. He joins us this week to talk about the talent in Detroit and how to manage a chaotic lifestyle when you love certainty.
River Rouge Cast with Don Duprie, Alison Lewis, & Way More
An incredible night at Doop’s table in River Rouge. We talked music, but mostly the value of being good to each other. The night ends with passing a guitar around.
The Legacy of Anthony Retka
Anthony comes on the pod and talks about why he makes music, the role TV plays in it all, and what he wants to leave the world with.
Jim Diamond’s Illumination
Jim Diamond joins us to talk about producing bands, a little about the Detroit garage rock scene, and a little advice to those seeking professional careers in music.
Billy Brandt: Songs Are Transcendent Spaceships
Billy Brandt joins the Dispatch and talks about the more visceral side to songwriting and the dominance of the heart over the mind.
Jo Serrapere & John Devine (Part 2)
Jo Serrapere and John Devine join us this week for part 2 of our interview End Music – Hamtram Shimmy performed by Jo and John