Today we have an interview with David Bazan. While controversial to some and always Pedro the Lion to others; he’s just a hard working dude who writes great tunes as far as we’re concerned. Brandon and Patrick discuss everything from what he uses to record, living room concerts vs. bigger venue shows, his writing process; press, media, and fame. Many thanks go out to Dave for taking the time out on the eve of his fall tour. Check out the dates on his website.

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John Ugolini founder of Kickstand Productions and the Middlewest Festival joins on the episode today. We talk about how he got his start, dealing with crappy bands who only want to get laid, and the Middlewest Festival. Featuring music by Middlewest performers Murder by Death, P.O.S, Smoking Popes, William Elliott Whitmore, and Owen.

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The talented singer+songwriter Kevin Devine took the time out to have a candid conversation about a whole crap load of stuff! Songwriting, touring with bands like Nada Surf, Manchester Orchestra, Brand New; his thoughts on politics and world domination, fan fiction; working with Andy Hull and Manchester Orchestra on the new band, Bad Books. All of it gets covered in this episode of Sock Monkey Sound.

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Aaron Pillar of The Appleseed Cast joins Brandon and Patrick for a discussion of where the band has been and where it’s going, making some money, where The Appleseed Cast sits within the music industry. All around it’s just a great conversation with a cool dude from a great band.

Visit the band at www.theappleseedcast.com or at myspace.com/theappleseedcast

We are joined by Crankupmadonna’s Shawn Ross and Chris Johnson. We shoot the sh*t with the guys about songwriting, Shawn’s time in one of our favorite bands, The Braves, songwriting, and what it takes to be the leader of a band. We also are premiering tracks off their new record Hit The Sound. Crankupmadonna will be playing Sept. 1st at the Sock Monkey Sound Presents show with Ex Norwegian.

Sock Monkey Sound welcomes Roger Houdaille from Miami power pop trio Ex Norwegian. Formed in 2008, Ex Norwegian has independently released two albums, Standby (2009) and Sketch (2010), both receiving praise by traditional and digital media locally, nationally and internationally, as well as their ever-expanding fan base.

We talk with Roger about Ex Norwegian’s beginnings as Father Bloppy, old school influences, recording, and what it’s like to be an indie band these days. Ex Norwegian will be playing in Rockford, IL. at Kryptonite Bar with Crankupmadonna on Wednesday September 1st.

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Singer and songwriter Kelly Steward joins us for a night on the town! Not really- we’re just in the studio doing our thang! We also introduce our first girly co-host and Gaga lover, Stephanie! Kelly will be performing on Saturday August 14th with Sophie B. Hawkins and Emily Hurd at Green Light Nights. For tickets go to www.greenlightrockford.com.

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We celebrate our year anniversary with the guest from our first episode, Arik Jenkins. Topics include Emerging Artists, On the Waterfront, festivals, tanorexia, beer, and a little music talk. Music underneath talking by: Oasis, The Beastie Boys, Crankupmadonna, Ex Norwegian

Sock Monkey Sound Presents: Ex Norwegian and Crankupmadonna
Wednesday September 1st at Kryptonite Bar

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Sock Monkey Sound welcomes local hip hop artist Xen to the mic. He will be competing in the Emerging Artists competion hosted by Festa Italiana in Rockford, Il on Saturday, Sept. 7th. We talk about his opinions on hip hop and life in general.

Find Xen at:
xenmusic.bandcamp.com
myspace.com/xenmc2
twitter.com/xen826

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Sophie B. Hawkins is a grammy nominated singer & songwriter whose hits include Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover and As I Lay Me Down. 100% of the proceeds from her new single ‘The Land, The Sea, and The Sky’ are being donated to the Waterkeepers Alliance. Sophie will be coming August 14 th to Rockford, Illinois for the Green Light Nights street festival. Sponsored by The Element and Kryptonite Bar.

Buy your tickets online at GreenLightRockford.com