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Backstage with Ian and Joel
Backstage with Ian and Joel is your ticket behind the scenes of the music industry. Joel and Ian have a combined 50 years of industry knowledge and they want to share it with you through stories, deep dives and interviews spanning all aspects of the live music world. Come hang out with us backstage!
Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/
Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/
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Episodes
Backstage with Ian and JoelFang Frontman Sammy Talks A New Way To Tour + Touring China, Colombia, Cuba and more!
Fang frontman Sammy talks touring in the 80s vs now, finding a new way to tour, tour finances, touring China, Colombia, Cuba and much more! Subscribe to our…
Backstage with Ian and JoelBooking Agent Mickey Darius Tells Us How He Signs Bands, How Agents Get Paid and more!
Ivy Agency owner/booking agent Mickey Darius tells us how he finds and signs new bands, how agents get paid, when its the right fit and when its time to part…
Backstage with Ian and JoelLegendary Radio DJ Marco Collins on Finding New Music, Having Movies Made About Him (Friend Thing) and much more!
Legendary radio DJ talks the new Seattle set 90s film Friend Thing, comedian Adam Ray playing him in the movie, finding new music, taking chances on air and…
Backstage with Ian and JoelBoutique marketing & ticketing + WANMA with Jordan Swider
Jordan joins us to discuss Bad Dad Clubhouse her boutique marketing/ticketing business + her role working for WANMA (Washington Nightlife Music Association)…
Backstage with Ian and JoelPerforming Art Centers & The Bing Crosby Theater with Nickie White
Nickie White joins us to discuss performing arts centers and takes us behind the scenes of the historic Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane. We’ll talk about its…
Backstage with Ian and JoelMason Reed: How to Change The Live Music Model
Mason Reed joins us to talk owning/operating Tim's Tavern, Beths Cafe, Slims Last Chance Saloon + Together In Music Society (nonprofit) & Seattle Legacy…
Backstage with Ian and JoelBilly Geoghegan on Music, Taking Chances & Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone
In this episode, Billy joins us for a conversation about life in music, personal growth, taking risks, and getting outside your comfort zone. We talk about his…
Backstage with Ian and JoelDIY Shows → Successful Full-Time Tour Manager: Annie Tunnicliffe
Our good friend and former co-worker Annie Tunnicliffe joins the show to tell us about her journey from booking DIY shows in New York state to working for…
Backstage with Ian and JoelFrom Hungarian Punk to Seattle: Gabi of CAFB & Sledgeback Tells His Story
Our friend Gabi from Hungarian punk band CAFB and Seattle band Sledgeback talks starting his band in Budapest, sneaking into clubs, getting signed to a label…
Backstage with Ian and JoelOwning and running indie shop Ritual Records with Cory Blackwood
This week we chat with Cory Blackwood who owns Bellingham record shop Ritual Records about how a record store runs, his favorite thing about owning the shop…
Backstage with Ian and JoelAll Things DIY indie music fests with Nathan Donnel
Nathan Donnel joins us to talk all things diy indie music fests as he navigates year three of Stankoma Aroma in Tacoma, WA! Nathan is a seasoned vet of the…
Backstage with Ian and JoelTattooing, Family, Metal & Touring France
We had our good friend Lance Neatherlin on the Podcast to talk tattooing, raising a family, being in a metal band, and touring France! For those who don't…
Backstage with Ian and JoelVic Bondi: How to Survive Decades as an Indie Punk Artist
Vic Bondi talks his new band and album: Vic Bondi and His Issues released on Alternative Tentacles plus DIY punk ethos, collaborating as a band, infiltrating…
Backstage with Ian and Joel52 Years Behind the Curtain: Bob Dylan, Neil Young & Incredible Backstage Stories
Backstage with Ian and Joel - Episode 7 with legendary Stage Manager Mike Miles. We are so very honored and excited we got to interview an absolute legend in…
Backstage with Ian and JoelWhat's Next? Big Plans for the Future of the Show!
Ian and Joel recap past episodes and talk about ideas for future ones such as instructional 101 episodes, series on important topics and more!
Backstage with Ian and JoelFrom Box Office to Merch Table: Insider Tips with Jenn Misko
We talk with Jenn Misko (thebandmom.com) about venue managing, merch selling, box office and more! You can buy us a coffee @…
Backstage with Ian and JoelHow Music Saved His Life: Inside the World of All-Ages Venues with Tom Long
Tom Long (president of the non-profit all ages venue Real Art) joins Ian and Joel to discuss all ages music, running a venue, what alternative venues like Real…
Backstage with Ian and JoelThe Business of Music Venues: Bartending, Bands & Making Money with Ethan Baal
This episode we talk to Ethan AKA (as of now, per us) "The Swiss Army Knife" about his many roles working at a bar/venue and some ideas on how to get more…
Backstage with Ian and JoelMusic Industry Conversations: Important Issues & Remembering a Friend
Joel and Ian talk about the music industry and ways we might be able to fix a broken system. We also remember our friend Kevin Diers.
Backstage with Ian and JoelSkateboarding, Photography & Live Music: Adrien Way Goes Backstage
Join Ian and Joel as they take you behind the scenes of the live music industry with their friend Adrien Way. They talk skating, photography, live music…
Backstage with Ian and JoelWelcome Backstage: 50 Years of Live Music Stories, Secrets & Insights
Episode 0 where we fill you in on why we're doing this and what we're all about!