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I had so much fun talking to Her Fantastic Cats from the Central PA. I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy listening to this one. Cheers! #benwaybop #gbv #herfantasticcats #podcast #indiemusic #indierock #ronnbenway #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #indie #banjo #folkmusic #folk

After a year long pandemic break Ronn Benway is back to Talking with Friends and Strangers! This episode is with a talented songwriter/singer from Philadelphia named Swan Daley (@swanlikethebird Instagram/TicTok). We talk about his music and social media presence on a sweaty day in PA. . . #benwaybop #rbttfas #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #swan #swandaley #podcast #neosoul #originalmusic #originalsong #indiemusic #tiktok #homerecordingissavingmusic

Another car session recorded in Fabulous Las Vegas. I talk music and nerd-rock songwriting with a young musician named David Michael Thomas who plays in local bands 3d6 and Time Crashers. He sat in the back seat of his car and sang songs about Star Wars, dragons, armageddon and video games. I sat outside. He's a very talented musician! Enjoy and share with everyone you know. Cheers! #benwaybop #webcast #podcast #lasvegas #timecrashers #3d6 #singersongwriter #acoustic #drummer #geekrock #nerds #scifi #lofi #indie #indierock #thebunkhouse #doubledown #whattolistentoinvegas #vegasmusicscene #fallout #dogmeat #asteroidmrecords #speedrun #unfrozencavemanlawyer #adultswim

After a long quarantine hiatus the RBTTFAS webcast is back. I meet with a talented songwriter from Las Vegas named Brenden K. Jones. He performs under the moniker The Midnight Disease. He sat in a car and I sat 6 feet away outside of the car. I snaked a sterilized clip on mic with an 8 foot cable through the window and we made a webcast. Just like Clancy would. Thanks for listening and don't be afraid to share this with your friends. Cheers! #podcast #benwaybop #lasvegas #singersongwriter #originalmusic #acousticguitar #whattolistentoinvegas #themidnightdisease #ronnbenway #rbttfas #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #lofi #sadcore #diy #acoustic #vegas #vegasmusicscene #brendenkjones

I met Whitney Mongé more than a decade ago while she and I were busking in the Pike Place Market. She is now a staple of the Seattle music scene. She gigs around the city as a solo or with a power trio playing her original, soulful music with much success. You can find her at The Hard Rock Cafe on Valentine's Day for the third year in a row. She met me in a small office in the Pike Place Market to reminisce and look to the future. Thanks to Megan Lee for loaning us the office to meet in. Thanks for listening. Please leave a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Cheers! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #musicshow #interview #webcast #indie #acousticmusic #indierock #whitneymonge #pikeplacemarket #seattle #busking #musicpodcast #independentmusic #musician #seattlemusicscene

Jonah Ray lives in Los Angeles. We used to work in a record store together in Venice Beach. He's is on tour working on material for a new comedy record. He was nice enough to invite me backstage at The Fremont Abbey in Seattle to record a podcast episode. He sings a few Mel Brooks songs and a "Weird" Al cover from his new album on Asian Man Records. We talk about old days and new days and MST3K. Jonah, Cash and Neil make a podcast called Jonah Raydio that I love and you should listen to next. Thanks for listening. MEATBALL! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #musicshow #interview #webcast #indie #comedy #mst3k #benwaybop #hiddenamerica #victorcrowley #jonahray #jonahraysuperstar #comedycentral #weirdal #youcantcallmeal

Hi. Thanks for listening. I talked Carly Calbero into walking down to Steinbeck park in between busking sets to record a podcast. It was around 50° as we sat between the tourists, seagulls and playing babies just a stones throw from Pike Place Market. Carly has an enchanting voice and a great songwriting style. Cheers! Share with your friends and enemies. www.carlyanncalbero.com #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #musicshow #interview #webcast #indie #acousticmusic #originalmusic #signthisartist #indiemusic #indierock #seattle #busking #buskerlife #buskingisnotacrime #singer #songwriter #singersongwriter #originalmusic #podcasters #podcastlife #radioshow #musicpodcast #independentmusic

I met Emery Carl in the Pike Place Market in Seattle around 2008. He and I were featured in a movie called Find Your Way : A Buskers Documentary together in the last decade. We got together at Mystr E Studio in Ballard to get into some heavy conversation and play some of his original music. Cheers! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #musicshow #interview #webcast #indiemusic #indie #guitar #whattolistentoinwa #buskingisnotacrime #busking #buskerlife #busker #pikeplacemarket #seattle #pikeplace #emerycarl #mystrestudios #ballard

Kyle Morgan is a singer-songwriter living in Queens New York. His band is called Starcrossed Losers and they play around New York City. We met recently in a studio in Greenwich Village where he shared a few songs and conversation about music with me. #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #musicshow #interview #webcast #indie #indierock #indie #podcasters #independentmusic #starcrossedlosers #newyork

Casey Cochran writes songs and works the re-building of The Mayflower. On the recommendation of James Maple we met at the German Club. We talked about his past football career and how he writes songs and boats. Thanks to JJ Sheffer for executive producing again. Thanks to the German club for letting us record the sessions there. Fun fact: unbeknownst to us, during our interview upstairs paramedics helped a guy not die in the bar downstairs. Good times. #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #musicshow #podcasting #musicpodcast #independentmusic #originalmusic #webcast #indie #acousticmusic #guitar #acousticguitar #mystic #connecticut #benwaybop #shipwright #mayflower

I took a drive to the edge of these United Snakes with executive producer JJ Sheffer. We met with James Maple in Mystic Connecticut. We talk about songwriting, Newport Folk Festival and me calling him a bitch (I don't remember). Thanks for listening and share this podcast with everyone you know. Cheers! #podcast #podcasting #indie #rbttfas #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers

Kirby Sybert is based in Philly. Plays in several bands from Philly to Nashville. Writes original music, collaborates with other songwriters. Makes video, photography and plays Mike D in Brass Monkeys. He is amazing! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #wxpn #thekey

Shoop. Radio Zelda. Girlchild. #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #shoop #indie #indierock #acousticmusic #acousticguitar #songwriter #iloveyorkcity #whattolistento #whattolistentoinpa #pittsburgh

I sat with my friend Bjorn Jacobsen and executive producer JJ Sheffer one Saturday afternoon in Lancaster PA. Many topics are discussed and a few great songs were played. Cheers! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #musicshow #interview #webcast #indiemusic #indie #folkmusic #whattolistentoinpa #independentmusic #podcaster #podcasting

Welcome to season two. I met and talked with Leo DiSanto from Vinegar Creek Constituency. Leo plays around Lancaster PA and beyond. He has a new album called Duo Sessions: The Halloween Tapes. He hosts a YouTube travel show called Yondersongs you should watch. Thanks for listening. #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #ronnbenway #indiemusic #indierock #indiefolk #indie #podcasting #music #songwriter #guitar #acousticguitar #vinegarcreek #vinegarcreekconstituency #whattolistentoinpa #lancaster #pennsylvania #buskingisnotacrime #busking #buskerlife #busker

I saw a guy singing in the street ( a bunch of times) and asked him to be on my podcast. His name is Jakob Jess. His new album of original songs is called "3am In My Bed". We walked to a noisy public park right next to the seattle freeway. We talked about busking and he played a few songs and a manic human on the brink of sanity flipped a metal table over a few feet from the interview. Life is a highway. Cheers, listen, share, love yourself. #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #jakobjess #podcaster #indierock #indiemusic #seattle #freewaypark #ronnbenway #pikeplacemarket

I met and talked with a talented Seattle musician named Ty Keenen. We sat on the pier on a beautiful puffy cloud day. We talk about jazz, busking, owning your music and the number 3. We got asked to stop playing where we were recording ("private" property) so there's one of Ty's great studio songs at the end. Enjoy! Listen to more at www.tykeenen.com Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends. #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #podcasting #podcaster #indiemusic #sax #saxophone #tykeenen #ronnbenway #jazz #busking #busker #pikeplacemarket #buskingisnotacrime

Calvin Johnson plays music in Olympia WA. For many years he's been running a record label called K records. He's been in many bands, Beat Happening, Halo Benders, Selector Dub Narcotic to name a few. I'm kind of a big fanboy during this interview. Thanks for listening. Try the other episodes too. This podcast focuses on independent music and the people who make it. Cheers! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #krecords #k #podcasting #podcaster #indierock #indie #guitar #musicpodcast #musicshow #interview #webcast #calvinjohnson #awonderfulbeast #olympia

I sat and talked with an old friend from Austin Texas. His name is David Israel. We met in his sister's basement in Seattle. We talk about his new album "The Year That Felt Like Two", his recent East coast, the Keeled Scales record label and of course, York PA. This episode is sponsored by illustrator Rhonda Turnbough rhondaturnbough.com Please share this podcast with your friends. Cheers! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #austin #indierock #indie #podcasters #indiemusic #guitar #acousticguitar #songwriter #acousticmusic #singersongwriter #originalmusic #podcasters #davidisrael #keeledscales #rhondaturnbough #austinscene