Special Episode 005 - Riot Fest 2015: Change in roles this week: John, joined by guests Sean Neal and Walter of The Reckless Scamps, discuss their experience at this year’s Riot Fest (Chicago)Grab a pen and paper, we’re learning a few things today.

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Special Episode 005 - Riot Fest 2015

Episode 014 - Mac Saturn: We’re back, with Mac! Mac Saturn is our guest this week and on the slate are memorable shows and writing with flow of consciousness.Also: wood-chipperswww.macsaturn.bandcamp.comwww.facebook.com/macsaturnDon’t forget to check out archive episodes every Monday at 3:00pm Eastern time on the Indie Authority! theindieauthority.com

Episode 014 - Mac Saturn

Episode 013 - Jaami Baig: (Although a day late due to technical issues) We resume regular episodes, debuting every other weekWe met with Jaami Baig, singer/songwriter/dentist in-the-making! Hear about how he tries to make different cultural influences in lyrics something that everybody can relate to.jaamibaig.bandcamp.comfacebook.com/jaamibaigDon’t forget to check out archive episodes every Monday at 3:00pm eastern time on the Indie Authority! theindieauthority.com

Episode 013 - Jaami Baig

Episode 012 - Conway: Sorry for the lack of episodes, if you know anybody who would like to be featured on our show drop us a line on Facebook or email us at off.the.van@gmail.comWe got Conway! They tell us about their adventures following Warped Tour and passing out demos and we continue our tradition of asking the hard hitting question: how do bands name themselves?facebook.com/conwaybandhttp://conwayband.bandcamp.com/

Episode 012 - Conway

Episode 011 - Matt Wixsons Flying Circus: We sat down with a group that has been near the top of our “want on the show” list: Matt Wixson and his Flying Circus! Topics included indie labels and the Spice Girls movie, and our guests even turned the tables and stole our interview!www.facebook.com/mwfcpunkwww.mattwixsonsflyingcircus.bandcamp.comSorry in advance: Mike of the Flying Circus’ audio got damaged somehow, but it is certainly still listenable

Episode 011 - Matt Wixsons Flying Circus

Episode 010 - Chances Are: With double digits comes our new (and hopefully last) schedule change, sorry folks! Every Friday, we promise!This week we have Chances Are, with their lady fronted pop-punk! We talk about the good a hiatus can bring and delve into the darker parts of songwriting, as well as develop what will surely be several inside jokesMake sure to listen to an important(?) message at the end of the episode, and thanks again for bearing with us for 10+ episodes! TRIPLE DIGITS, HERE WE COME!www.facebook.com/chancesareus

Episode 010 - Chances Are

Special Episode 004 - John!: While we gather some new guests and tracks for you, a little more insight to the man behind the baritone voice!

Special Episode 004 - John!

Episode 009 - Josie Cat: Sorry for the delay, folks! after a week of technical problems, we are finally back up and running as we shouldThis weeks guest is Josie Pace, better known by her stage name Josie Cat and frontwoman of recently formed band Inlay. Writing about real life experiences and how she manages her music between two acts come up, as well as her secret to get the band focused and on track.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JosiePace77?fref=ts

Episode 009 - Josie Cat

Episode 008 - Dirty Basement Blues: The blues keep coming this week on Off The VanWe join Dirty Basement Blues at the LA Café in Waterford, MI to talk about the passing of a legend and pugs, among other topics.Catch them at the aforementioned LA Café this weekend (June 13th and 14th) at Peacefest, where your favorite bearded Producer will be running sound for one of the stages with previous guest Passive Mission Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyBasementBluesBandhttps://www.reverbnation.com/josephgstanleyCheck them out on Pandora and iTunes!

Episode 008 - Dirty Basement Blues

Special Episode 003 - Waterlilyslim: Check out this weeks “Special” episode, proclaimed so by none other than our guest: electronic artist Tyler Williams AKA WaterlilyslimWe discuss naming and genrefying material, and both digital and physical theft.Check him out at:http://www.waterlilyslim.com/http://music.waterlilyslim.com/https://www.facebook.com/waterlilyslim

Special Episode 003 - Waterlilyslim

Episode 007 - Blackmail: This week we bring you a Detroit standard; Blackmail has been rocking the area for a decade with their fusion of blues, rock, and funk.From this episode on we will be posting on Thursdays!Facebook: facebook.com/blackmaildetroitReverbnation: reverbnation.com/blackmailtheband1

Episode 007 - Blackmail

ACTUAL Episode 006 - Holly With A Gun: Sorry for the goof guys, here is this weeks episode! -JeffThis week we break our ‘punk’ streak and talk to Holly With A Gun, rock group from Rochester, MI, with whom we discuss writing styles and practices and how non-musical creative pursuits can still be implemented into a band.YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9mDJN6c-o5cCSQmKcJzSAFacebook:www.facebook.com/hwagbandBandcamp: http://hwag.bandcamp.com/releases

ACTUAL Episode 006 - Holly With A Gun

Episode 005 - The Vulnerable: John’s back! And so is the music!Kenny Plont of The Vulnerable talks to us about punk rawk and booking local shows, and John recounts his first pro hockey game!If you liked The Vulnerable, check out their bandcamp page and like them on Facebook

Episode 005 - The Vulnerable

Special Episode 002 - Passive Mission Produstions' Andrew Bowmaster!: In our second “special” episode, we take a small break from our normal format as Jeff interviews a “sound guy”, as we like to call them. We cover what it’s like on both sides of the board and even what it’s like to start your own business in audio.To check out Passive Mission Productions, check out passivemissions.com

Special Episode 002 - Passive Mission Produstions' Andrew Bowmaster!

Episode 004 - Pancho Villa's Skull: The guys have a longer episode for you today, interviewing mariachi-punk artist Tino Ybarra, stage named Pancho Villa’s Skull! The topics are many and varied and include local Hispanic music culture, Morrissey, and a certain time traveling British M.D.Check out the track from this episode and more at panchovillasskull.bandcamp.com#morrissey

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