Dan O’Connor sings & plays guitar in Four Year Strong. On this episode, we discuss the formation of FYS, traveling & touring the world, his stint playing for Bury Your Dead, why FYS is stronger now than ever before, and more. Dan also answers fan questions. Listen to Four Year Strong on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0qqxspZOkbN00bu6DaRIrn?si=WSLRad1yQwiHCUfI_7w45g Follow Dan & Four Year Strong on Instagram: @danfys & @fouryearstrong This episode is brought to you by The Jack Rack - hang your keys like a rockstar https://www.pluginzkeychains.com/ Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast: -Subscribe -Give a 5-star written review on the iPhone podcasts app -Follow on Instagram: @danafuggenb @twoweeknoticepodcast -Donate via Vemo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2618032933306368533&created=1634066440.210597&printed=1 -Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/DanaBollen Most importantly - listen & enjoy! ❤️Dana B! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

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#097: Dan O'Connor (Four Year Strong)

Vinnie Fiorello is the founder & original drummer of legendary ska-punk band, Less Than Jake. On this episode, Vinnie talks about his upbringing, the Gainesville music scene in the early 90s, along with the formation & early days of Less Than Jake. We also talk about traveling, music festivals, his Pez collection, creating the “Good Burger” song for Nickelodeon & working with Kel Mitchell, and we take fan questions. This is an awesome conversation. Check out Vinnie’s current project: The Inevitables The Inevitables features members of: Less Than Jake, Big D & The Kids Table, Westbound Train, Reel Big Fish, Jeff Rosenstock / Bomb The Music Industry!, and Nightmares for a week. More info on The Inevitables here: https://linktr.ee/TheInevitables This episode is brought to you by The Jack Rack - hang your keys like a rockstar https://www.pluginzkeychains.com/ Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast: -Subscribe -Give a 5-star written review on the iPhone podcasts app -Follow on Instagram: @danafuggenb @twoweeknoticepodcast -Donate via Vemo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2618032933306368533&created=1634066440.210597&printed=1 -Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/DanaBollen Most importantly - listen & enjoy! ❤️Dana B! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#096: Vinnie Fiorello (Less Than Jake)

Jake & I discuss his time as a musician in the Boston hardcore scene as the singer for Cast Iron Hike; and how this lead to him becoming a writer and podcaster. It all started with his podcast, “Disgraceland” - a true crime podcast about musicians getting away with murder and behaving very badly. This has lead to many other podcast series, most recently “Badlands - Season 2 Sportsland” - Jake also runs his own podcast production company, “Double Elvis Productions” - we cover all this and more on this episode. Sportsland includes episodes on OJ Simpson, Aaron Hernandez, Pete Rose, Evil Knievel, and more. For more info on Jake’s podcasts, go to www.disgracelandpod.com | Follow Jake on Instagram: @disgracelandpod | This episode is brought to you by: The Jack Rack - The best way to hang your keys! Purchase yours here: https://www.pluginzkeychains.com | Follow Dana B (podcast host) & the Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#095: Jake Brennan (Disgraceland Podcast, Cast Iron Hike)

Daniel Brummel plays bass and sings in the band Ozma. In this episode, Daniel talks about: being a musician from a young age, the formation of Ozma, getting his masters degree in music composition, playing shows & writing songs with Weezer, the future of Ozma, and answers great fan questions. Also I re-cap a quick tour with Piebald, including Furnace Fest. Listen to Ozma on Bandcamp: https://ozmamusic.bandcamp.com/ | Follow Ozma on Instagram: @ozmaofficial | Follow Dana B (podcast host) & the Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#094: Daniel Brummel (Ozma) *Also: Furnace Fest / Piebald Tour Recap*

The band is currently traveling to Birmingham, Alabama for Furnace Fest! In this episode, I spoke with each of the boys individually about: what excites them about Furnace Fest, fond festival memories of the past, and more! Also this episode features cameos from Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional), Tucker Rule (Thursday), Jon Cheese (Limbeck), Erin David Tate (Minus The Bear), Chris Fafalios (Punchline), Eddie Reyes (Taking Back Sunday), Daniel Brummel (Ozma), Jake Brennan (Disgraceland Podcast), Philip Jamieson (Caspian), Matt Carter (Emery), and Brian McTernan (Be Well)! Catch us on The Shed stage at Furnace Fest Sunday, 9/27 @2:20pm. And say hi to me at the merch table! | Listen to Piebald: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rOGGTXaYygtFIHsPgLKJv?si=JaBGwXXJQmSKMrZ7txJSGA&dl_branch=1 | Follow Piebald on Instagram: @piebald | Follow Dana B (podcast host) & the Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#093: Piebald! - Travis, Aaron, Andy, & Luke (& Special guests)

Comeback Kid is a Canadian hardcore punk band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Andrew is the frontman for Comeback Kid. On this episode, we discuss: Andrew’s early days in the band Figure Four leading up to CBK, Playing Furnace Fest in the early 00’s, this year’s Furnace Fest, tour stories, being sponsored by Jägermeister on tour with Boys Night Out, traveling abroad, and more | Listen to the new Comeback Kid single, “No Easy Way Out” here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1O6C6wl0KdS9cXHsmLWhyG?si=jgO-DFd8SJ-oUNcGUL2rmg&dl_branch=1 | Follow Comeback Kid and Andrew on Instagram: @comebackkid_hc & @andrewjneufeld | Two Week Notice Podcast partnerships: For audio / video services hit up Ioanis on Instagram: @honestyans | Purchase your Furnace Fest tickets here: https://www.furnacefest.us/ | Apply to be a Furnace Fest volunteer here: https://www.volist.events/FurnaceFest | Jack Rack - The best way to hang your keys! Purchase yours here: https://www.pluginzkeychains.com | Follow Dana B (podcast host) & the Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#092: Andrew Neufeld (Comeback Kid)

Matt Pryor plays guitar and sings in The Get Up Kids. On this episode, we discuss: Furnace Fest, early days of The Get Up Kids, touring in the early 00’s with bands such as Green Day and Weezer, and the Dashboard Confessional 2020 tour prior to lockdown. We also chat about traveling abroad, festival memories, and Matt answers fan questions. | Matt hosts an amazing podcast called, “Vagrant Records: 25 Years On The Street” - listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vagrant-records-25-years-on-the-street/id1568066249 | Listen to The Get Up Kids on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/54Bjxn26WsjfslQbNVtSCm?si=-cCNW20rT1mZ877XsdgOHg&dl_branch=1 | Follow Matt and The Get Up Kids on Instagram: @mattpryorsongs & @thegetupkids | Two Week Notice Podcast partnerships: For audio / video services hit up Ioanis on Instagram: @honestyans | Purchase your Furnace Fest tickets here: https://www.furnacefest.us/ | Apply to be a Furnace Fest volunteer here: https://www.volist.events/FurnaceFest | Jack Rack - The best way to hang your keys! Purchase yours here: https://marshall.com/shop/accessories/jack-rack-ii | Follow Dana B (podcast host) & the Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#091: Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids)

Buz Mcgrath of Unearth returns! Buz & I went out on the boat and recorded a POND-Cast. We drank beers, talked about music, and he answers fan questions. Thanks Buz! | Listen to Unearth on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44wJRGNtWywCUJZug8FJg3?si=mtNAAFXRSDiYBudhotdykA&dl_branch=1 | Follow Buz on Instagram: @buzmcgrath | For all things Unearth go to: www.unearthofficial.com | For audio / video services hit up Ioanis on Instagram: @honestyans | Purchase your Furnace Fest tickets here: https://www.furnacefest.us/ | Apply to be a Furnace Fest volunteer here: https://www.volist.events/FurnaceFest | Jack Rack - The best way to hang your keys! Purchase yours here: https://marshall.com/shop/accessories/jack-rack-ii | Follow Dana B (podcast host) & the Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#089: Buz Mcgrath (Unearth) Volume 2 *POND-Cast*

Jeff currently plays drums for two bands: From Autumn To Ashes & Zao. On this episode, we discuss: Jeff playing drums his entire life, and how he joined both FATA & Zao. We also talk about touring, traveling, playing festivals, other jobs Jeff has had, music industry shop talk, and much more. Listen to From Autumn To Ashes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t0af5EH36iQVJ06XnLDOt?si=0dc5Iqs6TSK1gZPRFM_J3g&dl_branch=1 | Listen to Zao on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vqfIznyoJDjhrbNAueQ6s?si=tmqyuwioTSubBeSNsNwj3w&dl_branch=1 | Follow FATA & Zao on Instagram: @fataofficial & @zaoband | Follow Jeff Gretz on Instagram: @jgretzdrum | Check out his latest project on YouTube, Zombi and Friends (including members of Pinkish Black, The Sword, Zao, and more) performing hits from the late 70’s and 80’s: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRRWXEAM1Bbvbo9HYPqJev_hsdmO6MNCS | Parters of the Two Week Notice Podcast: For audio / video services hit up Ioanis on Instagram: @honestyans | Purchase your Furnace Fest tickets here: https://www.furnacefest.us/ | Apply to be a Furnace Fest volunteer here: https://www.volist.events/FurnaceFest | Jack Rack - The best way to hang your keys! Purchase yours here: https://marshall.com/shop/accessories/jack-rack-ii | Follow Dana B (podcast host) & the Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#090: Jeff Gretz (From Autumn To Ashes / Zao)

Emery is an American post-hardcore band who originated out of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Matt plays guitar and sings in Emery. In this episode, he tells the story of how the band collectively made the decision to move to Seattle to pursue their career as musicians, and lived out of Matt's dad's race car trailer. We also talk about Furnace Fest, the legend of Weezer & Ozma, traveling abroad, and more |  This episode of the Two Week Notice Podcast is also the premier of Emery's single! The song is called "Concussion" | Pre-order the new Emery album, "Rub Some Dirt On It" and get tickets to the digital experience on September 16! |  Pre-order here: https://www.momenthouse.com/emery/emery-rub-some-dirt-on-it-digital-experience?ref=instagram-bio-rsdoi | Listen to Emery on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4feAxLUxIU7G4KXhH0h2ni?si=nrBd33NHSPubMsKdLtIA3g&dl_branch=1 | Follow Emery on Instagram: @emeryofficial | Purchase your Furnace Fest tickets here: https://www.furnacefest.us/ | Apply to be a Furnace Fest volunteer here: https://www.volist.events/FurnaceFest | Jack Rack - The best way to hang your keys! Purchase yours here: https://marshall.com/shop/accessories/jack-rack-ii | Follow Dana B (podcast host) & the Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#088: Matt Carter (Emery) *NEW EMERY SINGLE PREMIER*

Brian McTernan is an American musician and record producer from Bethesda, Maryland. As a musician, McTernan was the lead vocalist for the hardcore-punk band Battery, guitar player for Ashes, and is currently the singer for Be Well. In this episode Brian tells an amazing story of a unique upbringing, and being an outcast. This lead to finding punk shows and joining bands at a young age. He eventually moved to Boston and started his own basement studio where he recorded music for bands like: Cast Iron Hike, Cave In, Converge, and Piebald. From there, Brian’s career as a music producer really took off. He has produced records for: Fairweather, Thrice, The Movielife, Circa Survive, The Bled, Snapcase, Darkest Hour, Hot Water Music, Senses Fail, From Autumn To Ashes, Turnstile, Bane, Texas Is The Reason, The Promise Ring, and many more. | Listen to Be Well on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3kxM2aJZV05zhPIrQS5qyz?si=VekV5qRaTWa5VKYG-dZNJA&dl_branch=1 | Follow Be Well on Instagram: @bewellhc | https://open.spotify.com/artist/3kxM2aJZV05zhPIrQS5qyz?si=VekV5qRaTWa5VKYG-dZNJA&dl_branch=1 | Purchase your Furnace Fest tickets here: https://www.furnacefest.us/ | Apply to be a Furnace Fest volunteer here: https://www.volist.events/FurnaceFest | Jack Rack - The best way to hang your keys! Purchase yours here: https://marshall.com/shop/accessories/jack-rack-ii | Follow Dana B (podcast host) & the Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#087: Brian McTernan (Be Well, Battery, Salad Days Studio)

Gavin Caswell plays guitar in the American post-hardcore band, Senses Fail. He’s a veteran in the music / touring world, which has taken him to six of the seven continents on this planet. In this episode we discuss: Gavin’s upbringing and the influence that his Mother’s guitar playing had on him, his time working for SideOne Dummy Records & representing them on the Warped Tour, other bands he’s been in / toured with, including: Bayside, Bad Religion, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and Blink-182 to name a few. Listen to the new Senses Fail single, “Death By Water” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7hvyh7h4NDI3x3ag5ZoU3a?si=rJL9KaHfQ4OyR69YAnU6Yw&dl_branch=1 | Catch Senses Fail on a U.S. tour with Bayside, Hawthorne Heights, and The Bombpops right now 8/28-10/26. Ticket information: https://soundrink.com/?ltclid=e22e57da-5b1d-4075-974a-ec62b204a5c5#/tour/senses-fail | Follow Gavin & Senses Fail on Instagram: @gcaswell & @sensesfail | Purchase your Furnace Fest tickets here: https://www.furnacefest.us/ | Apply to be a Furnace Fest volunteer here: https://www.volist.events/FurnaceFest | Jack Rack - The best way to hang your keys! Purchase yours here: https://marshall.com/shop/accessories/jack-rack-ii | Follow Dana B (podcast host) & the Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#086: Gavin Caswell (Senses Fail)

Bury Your Dead is an American metalcore band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2001. Chris Towning plays guitar in Bury Your Dead. In this episode we discuss his upbringing in the mid-west, his experience playing bass & guitar, touring, playing festivals in Europe, touring with YouTube influencers, and much more | Follow Bury Your Dead on Instagram: @buryyourdeadofficial | Listen to Bury Your Dead on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2cGTjGiqVo9E2NQIz3lP9D?si=BuaZ6oSaToyqGG7YPurIBQ&dl_branch=1 | Purchase your Furnace Fest tickets here: https://www.furnacefest.us/ | Apply to be a Furnace Fest volunteer here: https://www.volist.events/FurnaceFest | Follow Dana B (podcast host) & the Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#085: Chris Towning (Bury Your Dead)

Josh plays guitar in BoySetsFire. In this episode we discuss his upbringing, how he met fellow band mate Nathan Gray, Europe tours, playing a festival with Iron Maiden, throwing fruit at Metallica, and much more. | Listen to BoySetsFire on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kw9NLPmn9FdQq0gAIx0Bj?si=HDEdflIwSPq-IOVUCQvKeQ&dl_branch=1 | Follow BoySetsFire & Josh on Instagram: @boysetsfireofficial & @jlatshaw1972 | Purchase your Furnace Fest tickets here: https://www.furnacefest.us/ | Apply to be a Furnace Fest volunteer here: https://www.volist.events/FurnaceFest | Follow Dana B (podcast host) & the Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dana-bollen3/message

#084: Josh Latshaw (BoySetsFire)

Ever dream of leaving your day job to travel around Europe? That’s what I did! For a total of four months. And I did a podcast to document the journey. After coming home from Europe I became tour manager of a band (Piebald) - stay subscribed for Europe stories, tour stories (includes opening for Dashboard Confessional), and much more!

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