The Heavy Desert Podcast

Rob Leishman - Owner Of Studio/Venue Bully’s Studios

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Rob Leishman, owner of Bully’s Studios, a studio/venue in New West British Columbia. He talks about the storied history of his venue, the state of the underground scene and tips for bands for getting gigs, not just at his venue, but any venue. It was a great conversation, so please tune in and subscribe!

Swedish Desert Rock Band Caboose

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Dante Lindström and Oskar Bergman of the young and up and coming band Caboose out of Sweden. They released their debut album Left For Dust in March, and we talk about that and more on today’s episode.

Concerts With Chris on The Heavy Desert Podcast

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast, returning guest and concert correspondent Chris McGowan joins the show for another Concerts With Chris segment! He talks about all the latest heavy underground shows he’s been to, and what the crowds are like and some of the merch he’s buying. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Ryan Garney of High Desert Queen Talks Gigging w/Garney

On today’s episode, The Heavy Desert Podcast welcomes back Ryan Garney to talk about his latest endeavor Gigging With Garney. And today’s Artist Spotlight belongs to a band that I found when I first started searching for new music years ago, The Brought Low. Tune in and subscribe!

Adam Carl of Black Sunrise

In today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast, I rattle off a few releases coming up for May that you’ll wanna keep an eye out for. I’m also joined by Adam Carl, bassist of the band Black Sunrise,   a heavy blues/psych rock band out of Indiana. He talks about a new album coming out soon with his band and some shows they’ll be playing, and his involvement with the Midwest Doom Coaliton. It was a great conversation make sure to tune in!

Road to Ripplefest Texas with Stephen Bishop of Thunder Horse

The Road to Ripplefest Texas runs through The Heavy Desert Podcast and on today’s episode, I welcome Ripplefest alum and one of this year’s performers, Stephen Bishop of the band Thunder Horse. He’s talks about Thunder Horse’s upcoming tour in Japan, getting back in the studio, and everything Ripplefest!

Zach Amster of Abrams

On today’s episode, Zach Amster of the band Abrams joins The Heavy Desert Podcast, and talks about their latest album Blue City that has been out for almost a year now, upcoming tour dates, and getting back in the studio later this year!

Fuzz Evil

In today’s episode, the band Fuzz Evil joins The Heavy Desert Podcast to talk about their influences, their new album Smear Merchants that came out on March 21 via Desert Records, and their upcoming west coast tour, among other things! Make sure to tune in, you won’t wanna miss when each member sits on The Heavy Desert Hot Seat!

The Band TIER from Germany

The heavy, stoner-blues band TIER joins me on today’s episode to talk about their upcoming new album, Backwood Blues, coming out on May 16th. Plus, you’ll hear and EXCLUSIVE track coming off of the that album!

The State of The Stoner Rock Scene w/Todd Severin & John Gist

On this special episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast, I talk with Todd Severin, CEO of Ripple Music, and John Gist, creator of Vegas Rock Revolution. Todd & John get deep into the underground as we discuss the state of the stoner rock scene.