Performance Anxiety

Marc Shea
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Have you ever wanted to sit down with your favorite artists and talk about what happens behind the scenes? Have you wanted to hear the crazy stories about recording, touring, and creating art that we all know exist? Performance Anxiety gets those stories for you.

  1. Shane Alexander

    3D AGO

    Shane Alexander

    Today’s guest was a gift and I mean that in a variety of ways. Of course, his music is a gift. This conversation was a gift. But even connecting with him was a gift for which I have to thank Jeremy Toback. Jeremy suggested I listen to Shane’s music. When I did he connected us. Unfortunately, I put the interview date in the wrong month in my calendar and we rescheduled for the next day. That meant a crash course in all things Shane Alexander.  Shane talks about how his less than ideal childhood has been a driving force in his art and how that seems to be the case for a lot of creative people. He also tells me how important late 80’s metal was and being his own harshest critic. Shane also discusses early bands and the unusual way one of them gave him the seed money to start his solo career. It wasn’t too long after that when he decided he had to be in control of his own musical destiny and the freedoms and problems of being self managed. He couldn’t stress enough how important it is to gain an understanding of the music business. Shane’s latest album, Forever Songs, hasn’t been out that long and he’s already finished writing his next. Go to shanealexandermusic.com to check out and buy his music. Follow him @shanealexandermusic on socials. Follow us @PerformanceAnx. Get merch at performanceanx.threadless.com or just send money to ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. I hope you enjoy this chat with Shane Alexander on Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 23m
  2. The Majesty Of Rock: A Spinal Tap Tribute For Teen Cancer America Pt. 1

    SEP 8

    The Majesty Of Rock: A Spinal Tap Tribute For Teen Cancer America Pt. 1

    Today is the first of a few special episodes. We’re talking Spinal Tap with Scott Reeder of Kyuss, Kellii Scott of Failure, Dizzy Reed of Guns N Roses, and Jason Achilles, who’s put microphones on Mars with NASA’s JPL. What brings all of these amazing people together? A charity album for Teen Cancer America that I started three and a half years ago. It’s coming out on Sept 16th and the only way to get over 30 tracks of Spinal Tap covers is to follow the show and Teen Cancer America’s social media.  In this episode we talk about what the movie means to each of us, favorite scenes, favorite songs, and how these guys chose the song they covered. They also discuss some real life Spinal Tap moments in their own careers, the key to singing comedic songs, and pro tips on buying the best rubber chickens.Keep following here and Teen Cancer America for covers by these amazing musicians, Robyn Hitchcock, Crippled Black Phoenix, Alain Johannes, members of Soul Asylum, Tool, Foo Fighters, Mastodon, and so many more, as well as a very special song performed by cancer survivors who’ve been helped by  TCA. Follow us  @PerformanceAnx and @teencancereamerica or go to teencanceramerica.org to learn more. Here’s Scott Reeder, Kellii Scott, Dizzy Reed, and Jason Achilles on Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr
  3. doubleVee

    SEP 5

    doubleVee

    In an unusual turn of events here, this week I have doubleVee on the podcast…the entire band! Welcome both Allan and Barb Vest to the podcast. They are a duo with a very interesting past and a wonderful new EP.  Allan was a musical late bloomer while his wife Barb has it in her blood, literally. Her grandmother was a composer. That led to a really beautiful project, later on, for Barb and Allan. And Barb’s career started in radio, not on the radio. In a bizarre set of coincidences, the two of them met prior to being formally introduced, in a few unconventional ways while Allan was in his previous band, Starlight Mints.  But once they got together, the musical magic started. They have such a unique sound. That’s part of what has helped them master the art of sync. Their music has been in movies including Barnyard, Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj, Smiley Face, and The Art of Getting By. They have also made the cut for shows like Malcolm In The Middle, One Tree Hill, Californication, Gossip Girl, and Tim Burton’s Wednesday. They have recently released their latest (and possibly last) EP, Periscope At Midnight and it is possibly their best set of songs to date. The six song release is pure doubleVee. The sound is unmistakable. And submarines play a crucial part on the EP and in their discography. We debate whether or not you can do a cover of one of your own songs. They also reveal a few opportunities that didn’t work out. Go grab the album, buy it, stream it, get the limited run CD at doublevee.net! Follow them @doublevee_band. Follow us @PerformanceAnx. Grab our merch at performanceanx.threadless.com. Send money to ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. And listen to the amazing things Barb and Allan Vest have done here on Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 12m
  4. Chris Stamey (The dB's, Big Star's Third)

    AUG 30

    Chris Stamey (The dB's, Big Star's Third)

    Today’s guest is Chris Stamey. He’s done A LOT! He grew up in North Carolina, playing bass with Mitch Easter and Peter Holsapple. They played in churches and coffee shops because those were the only places at the time that encouraged original music. Around this time he began studying music at the University of North Carolina. He transferred to NYU but because of some weird scheduling issues, his music studies translated to a degree in philosophy. But his time there also introduced him to Alex Chilton and Richard Lloyd. Richard played a huge part in the formation of one of Chris’ early bands, The dB’s. We barely scratch the surface of his career here.  Chris is very candid about his time in The dB’s as well as his latest album, Anything Is Possible. It took shape in a unique way and there are some unusual musical ideas there; like combining Humphrey Bogart with Roy Orbison. That’ll make more sense once you listen to the episode. The album is a journey through Chris’ evolution of musical loves and influences. Check it out on streaming platforms. Buy it wherever you can. Check out chrisstamey.com for more info, social media links, and ways to buy the album. Follow the show @PerformanceAnx on socials. Our merch, including a Spinal Tap inspired design, is at performanceanx.threadless.com or just send money to ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
  5. Jon Muq

    AUG 24

    Jon Muq

    Today’s guest makes me feel blessed because his story illustrates just how fortunate I am. Meet Jon Muq. He’s a singer/songwriter from Austin TX via Uganda. Growing up, music was not a presence in his life. But sound was. He grew up without electricity so music was not a priority. But once he discovered music, it became an obsession; particularly the song We Are The World. Jon learned to play guitar on a borrowed acoustic. His first gig was playing in a hotel for food. The first song he ever wrote was for a friend in need. He began posting his music to social media which landed him a gig on Norwegian Cruise Lines. That gig was a huge culture shock. But once his contract was over, he was stuck in the Bahamas. He made his way to Austin and met people who helped him. But because of his visa, he wasn’t allowed to perform for three years. Jon tells me how Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys found the videos he was posting and reached out to him. After spending time getting to know each other, they went into the studio. It took a grand total of four days to make Jon’s debut, Flying Away. We talk about Jon’s approach to writing, his next album, and his theory on perimeters and burritos. Follow Jon on social media @jonmuq. Check out jonmuq.com for more information. Follow us @PerformanceAnx. Grab merch at performanceanx.threadless.com. Send money through ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. Now enjoy Jon Muq’s story On Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network. It’s pretty amazing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m
  6. David Motamed (The Royal Arctic Institute, Das Damen)

    AUG 17

    David Motamed (The Royal Arctic Institute, Das Damen)

    Today’s guest mellows me out while also thinking about new revenue streams. Welcome David Motamed from The Royal Arctic Institute to the show. Mo, as his friends call him, has a long career in music mixed with a long career as a liver specialist; in medicine, not Silence of the Lambs kinda stuff.He started playing bass with his long-time friend and collaborator Lyle Hysen and wound up with him in the band Das Damen. He’s also played in Cell and with Tim Foljahn in Two Dollar Guitar. Through these bands he was also able to play with other artists like Arthur Lee and Townes Van Zandt. While playing music, he also decided he needed to have a “real job” so he studied medicine and is now a liver specialist at Mount Sinai hospital! He stepped away from music for a while to work and raise his family. But he couldn’t stay away; not if Lyle had anything to do with it. So, Mo is the bassist for the band The Royal Arctic Institute, who have recently released a new album, which is self-titled just to make things easier on me. Non-scientific tests have shown that their music reduces (my) road rage by 108%. So pick it up on bandcamp; there are physical copied available. Keep an eye on nice restaurants in your area because they will probably be playing somewhere close by on upcoming tours. Check out theroyalarctic.com for info and links. Follow @theroyalai on Instagram. Follow us @PerformanceAnx on socials. Merch is found at performanceanx.threadless.com We have a special Spinal Tap logo up now. You can also just send money purportedly for coffee at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. And welcome David Motamed of The Royal Arctic Institute on Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 27m
  7. Side Projects: Gospel Music

    AUG 11

    Side Projects: Gospel Music

    This episode of Performance Anxiety Side Projects is almost a religious experience. Welcome Morgan Geer of Drunken Prayer and Matt Patton of Drive-By Truckers. Today we’re talking about Gospel music. Morgan and Matt talk about the Gospel music that made the first impact on them and give some great recommendations on where to start your own journey.  Matt and Morgan each give their accounts of how they met. Matt talks about finding small radio stations that play Gospel music all over the country while touring.  Morgan has released a new Drunken Prayer album called Thy Burdens and it’s deeply rooted in country Gospel music. But, it has the Drunken Prayer spin on it.Matt plays bass and spearheaded the entire project. To make the album even more authentic, part of it was even recorded in a church. Check out Drunken Prayer’s new album, Thy Burdens, on Bandcamp and streaming. Follow Morgan on socials @DrunkenPrayer. Matt can be found on the road with Drive-By Truckers or in his Water Valley, MS studio, DIal Back Sound. And make sure you keep an eye on their upcoming releases. Follow us @PerformanceAnx. Get merch at performanceanx.threadless.com or just send some money to ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. Now let’s have a Come To Jesus moment with Morgan Geer & Matt Patton on Performance Anxiety on the Patheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
  8. Lemoyne Alexander

    AUG 1

    Lemoyne Alexander

    Today’s guest is the definition of commitment. Please welcome Lemoyne Alexander to the show. Lemoyne really had no choice BUT to go into show business. His dad was a session drummer for Chess Records and started a family band starring Lemoyne and his siblings, even though he was way more into martial arts.The story of that band is filled with all kinds of changes, including a Peter Brady-like vocal problem that changed the dynamic of the band.  But even though he had some music make the charts, he really hit his stride when he began producing rap artists. He talks about some of the amazing people he’s worked with as well as some of the, let’s say, infamous. But Lemoyne experienced a horrible tragedy that made him leave the rap world behind, shunning offers from people like Jay-Z and Beyonce to follow his muse. He talks about his first rock band St8 Of Grace and how that eventually just became a solo project. He’s released a few singles that have just EXPLODED all over TikTok and other platforms. He talks about how that feels and how it changed his plans for his latest album called Alone. Follow him on social media. Check out welemoynealexander.com for tons of music and merch. Follow us @PerformanceAnx. Get our merch at performanceanx.threadless.com. Send dollars to ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. And look for the Spinal Tap tribute album I’m producing for Teen Cancer America, out in early September. Lemoyne’s on it. Thank you for listening to Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 21m
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    Have you ever wanted to sit down with your favorite artists and talk about what happens behind the scenes? Have you wanted to hear the crazy stories about recording, touring, and creating art that we all know exist? Performance Anxiety gets those stories for you.

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    • Creator
      Marc Shea
    • Years Active
      2018 - 2025
    • Episodes
      448
    • Rating
      Explicit
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      Performance Anxiety

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