Episode 3 - PT. 1 - Thelma and the Sleaze - On running an all female queer southern rock and roll band with over 35 members

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09/17/24 • 47 min

This week I am chatting with LG from Thelma and the Sleaze about crusty crash spots, having street smarts when it comes to picking out and protecting your van, why she dove into music and if she's going to keep playing forever. We also cover a lot more including finances and setting boundaries and this is only PART 1! Part 2 is coming out next Tuesday. Enjoy!
You can also watch this episode on Youtube on my channel -
https://www.youtube.com/@WhatItTakesToBeARockstar

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Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola.
This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA.
Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater
Other music is by Pretty World

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Episode 4 - PT. 2 - Thelma and the Sleaze - On finances, being a woman in rock and roll and DRUMS!

This week I'm talking again with LG from Thelma and the Sleaze. This time we talk about finances, breaking even on tour, being a woman in the music industry, vibrating drum stools and who she thinks the new Prince is. We also have a pretty hefty drum talk so strap in folks!!
Check out LG's band here - https://thelmaandthesleaze.com/
And LG's podcast here - https://www.queenofshitmountain.com/
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What It Takes To Be A Rockstar - Episode 3 - PT. 1 - Thelma and the Sleaze - On running an all female queer southern rock and roll band with over 35 members

Transcript

Hello, hello.
Hey everyone, welcome back to another week of What It Takes To Be A Rockstar.
I am your host, Mel.
And this week, I have a very special guest, LG from Thelma in the Sleeves.
And you'll notice if you're watching the video, it changes, times change.
I did this in the morning, I did this in the night.
I've done this all different days.
And because of that, this week is part one.
I'm changing the it down.
I'm boiling it down to two parts because people said