The Bar Star Podcast

This week on The Bar Star Podcast I hang out with the one and only Chuck Willis, former singer of Heaven Hill. You’ve heard from Chris Evans, now you get to hear from Chuck and we have some laughs as well as some serious side bar stories. We have the ability to carry on a few conversations at the same time (we even talk about stuff that needed Staci’s approval) so this episode is all over the place. Chuck gives his account of what we went through as a band and how my leaving affected everything. We of course talked about drummers, music and bad memory problems. Chuck even wanted me to play an entire Heaven Hill song, so I did... But which one??

Social Media Issues – So many squirrely moments, I forgot what he said. He talked about videos and dating using social media, then we talk about face to face communication.

Stories From The Stage – Chuck looked at the drum riser to jam with me, but I wasn’t there and I recap my first ever show with Heaven Hill.

What Are You Listening To? Chuck goes between a few bands, like Maroon 5, Machine Gun Kelly, Huey Lewis & The News, which quickly gets taken off his list, and a few more...

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The Bar Star Podcast is proudly sponsored by Prophecy Ink. Check them out at facebook.com/prophecyink and prophecyink.com

This week on The Bar Star Podcast, I sit down with my beautiful wife, Staci. I wanted to hang with her because she has a real perspective of what it’s like to be in a relationship with a working musician. It takes a special person to be able to be with a working musician and Staci has figured it out and gives her insights on it. Oh, and she manages to toss me under the bus in the process.

Social Media Issues – Staci hates the hate.

Stories From The Stage – I ask Staci about the best and worst shows she’s seen.

What Am I Listening To? Staci talks about Angie Aparo and what he means to her.

You can find me at facebook.com/oreillydrumsbarstar to leave any thoughts, comments, nastygrams or opinions. You can also email me at [email protected]

I want to hear your thoughts and feedback.

Thanx for listening and enjoy the show!!!!

The Bar Star Podcast is proudly sponsored by Prophecy Ink. Check them out at facebook.com/prophecyink and prophecyink.com

HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO THE BAR STAR PODCAST!!!!

That’s right, today, Friday Jan. 11 2019 marks one year since I started this podcast. Thank you guys so much for the continued support!!

Today on the show, I hang with my buddy Luca Bianconcini – say that last name 3 times fast – who is the drummer for the band Radiotronic in Louisville. Luca is a great drummer and a great human! We had a lot to talk about because we haven’t known each other too long so this episode was fun to do. We touch on his childhood, his last name and how he is “late to the game” of music. Check it out and check out the links below to a great charity that Luca is involved with!!

Social Media Issues – Luca is a voyeur, or some such weirdness.

Stories From The Stage – Panic buttons and fancy fired letters.

What Are You Listening To? Classically calmed in a soundtrack.

Apron Inc. was an idea Luca had over 10 years ago. It helps take care of people who work in our local restaurants (service industry) if they are put out of work or face any hardship that is out of their control. They pay their bills up to $1500.00 to get them back on their feet. So far, they have given over $200,000 in the last 6 or so years. Apron Inc. Check them out using the link below and find them on Facebook, also.

www.aproninc.org

You can find Luca here. https://www.facebook.com/luca.bianconcini.3

Make sure you check out the BRAND NEW WEBSITE at barstarpodcast.com and you can find me at facebook.com/oreillydrumsbarstar to leave any thoughts, comments, nastygrams or opinions. You can also email me at [email protected].

The Bar Star Podcast is officially brought to you by Louisville Music Studios!! Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/LouisvillemusicStudios/

The Bar Star Podcast is proudly sponsored by Prophecy Ink. Check them out at facebook.com/prophecyink and prophecyink.com

I want to hear your thoughts and feedback.

Thanx for listening and enjoy the show!!!!

I’m back from Charleston!! This week on The Bar Star Podcast I sit down with my buddy, Ronnie Watchmaker. We talk about all kinds of stuff as Ronnie has been a fixture in the Louisville Music Scene for more than 30 years so he’s seen a lot and done even more. We talk about how we first met, how he got proficient at guitar and bass and what his early influences are. He’s got some great stories and this was a fun one to do as Ronnie was on of the first people I met when I moved to Louisville 11 years ago.

Social Media Issues – Ronnie loves it for promotion purposes and for keeping up with long distance people but can’t stand the time consumption.

Stories From The Stage – A stage full of awesome players, falling off a stage and stripper girls.

What Are You Listening To? Ronnie admits he likes the “same old music” he’s been listening to forever, but has been getting into a lot of local artists lately.

You can find me at facebook.com/oreillydrumsbarstar to leave any thoughts, comments, nastygrams or opinions. You can also email me at [email protected].

I want to hear your thoughts and feedback.

Thanx for listening and enjoy the show!!!!

The Bar Star Podcast is proudly sponsored by Prophecy Ink. Check them out at facebook.com/prophecyink and prophecyink.com

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