This episode of Caffeine & Self-Esteem features our friend Danah Koch! She is a solo artist, and the singer for the band The Dead Pens. In this Episode, we discuss the local scene, some mutual friends (with some major shoutouts), making local artist playlists for Spotify, Supporting the local scene, best/worst gigs, and so much more! Follow The Dead Pens here! Facebook: http://facebook.com/thedeadpens/ Instragram: http://instagram.com/thedeadpens/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAjy5ddo964bsuxdT2jU0hA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oOlWPRFGydDmBvwo0W47a Thedeadpens.com Follow Danah's solo music here! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkochmusic/

Episode 11 of Caffeine & Self-Esteem features our friend Zach Bellas, frontman of the band with the same name! Zach plays lead guitar and lead vocals for the band, and played in a few bands before that (Stay Tuned to find out which ones!) The lads discuss favorite venues, Zach Bellas' new album (OUT RIGHT NOW AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE!), the recording process, how wonderful the Maryland scene is, Touring, Supprting the local scene by making playlists, some of our friends in the local scene, Kevin makes some Caffeine Rush announcements, Jake has some Technical issues, and much more! Stream "No Questions No Answers" here! https://open.spotify.com/album/148HguIZgVaQ7YY9pvsUMx Follow Zach Bellas Band on Social Medias! Facebook: http://facebook.com/ZachBellasMusic/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/ZachBellasMusic/

This episode of Caffeine & Self-Esteem features our friend Geoff Kilian! Geoff is the guitarist and lead vocalist for the band Poison Orchid. Poison Orchid is based in Kent Island, MD; and play all over the state. The lads discuss how they met, why we changed our bands name to The Caffeine Rush, getting kicked out of/quitting a band, the best chicken tenders in the area of the Pod, how the shoot went for his video “Can’t Win Lord”, writing a song in 10 minutes and the general songwriting process, best/worst gigs, and so much more! Follow Poison Orchid here! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poisonorchid/ Stream “Don’t Give Up the Ship” here! https://open.spotify.com/album/5wauBphkusPpkpIPOxl3iz Watch the Official Video for “Can’t Win Lord” here! https://youtu.be/pZuBwm4K5XY DISCLAIMER: The video is cut short unfortunately due to technical difficulties, and we have since figured out why, and going forward have fixed it.

Episode 9 of Caffeine and Self Esteem features our friend Leela Dawson, keyboardist and lead vocalist of Del Florida! They are a wonderful multi genre band based in DC, and formed in Liverpool. In this Episode, we discuss the Annapolis music scene, how Del Florida started, small things that can throw off your performance, Best/Worst gigs, and much more! Find Del Florida Here! Facebook: https://facebook.com/delfloridababy Instagram: https://Instagram.com/delfloridababy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/63XWNsmfIdvfTx57xEWG1r

Episode 8 is a recap with our good friends Cody Woolsoncroft from The Harbor Boys, and Jesse Johnson from The Vibesmen and Yutzi. We played a SOLD OUT show at Fish Head Cantina together the night before recording this episode. The boys discuss the show on the previous night, using in-ear monitors in a practice space versus using them on stage, as well as just using an in-ear in general, filming music videos, Jake makes Cody talk about how The Harbor Boys came to be, and so much more!  Follow The Harbor Boys Here!   Facebook: https://facebook.com/theharborboysMD/  Instagram: https://instagram.com/harborboysMD/   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HUCPF2AmCd6Lfp768ev57?nd=1   Follow The Vibesmen Here!   Facebook: https://facebook.com/VibesmenTribe   Instagram: https://instagram.com/VibesmenTribe   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FD6p1NaWmmEuWXgianprz?nd=1   Follow Yutzi Here!   Facebook: https://facebook.com/YutziMusic   Instagram: https://instagram.com/Yutzi_Band   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5d53pUWFy4TLn7j1ElJR38

Episode 7 features our friend David Hamner, Frontman of the band David and the Dynamos! They are an awesome rock band out of Southern MD, and have played a lot in that region. The lads discuss how Kevin and David know each other outside of music, working with other musicians, some stuff about gear, best/worst gigs, and so much more!   Follow David and the Dynamos here for upcoming shows and much more!  https://facebook.com/davidandthedynamos  Subscribe to their Youtube Channel!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRi9NLjirwlTSV-Fyk9U1-Q

Welcome to episode 1 of our new podcast Caffeine & Self-Esteem!  This first week back, our good friend Justin Taylor hangs out!  The lads discuss guitars, the local scene, the music recording process, influences, best/worst gigs, and much more!   Justin's Website:  http://justintaylorband.com​  Stream "Hindsight" on Spotify!  https://spoti.fi/38WeUTa​

In this episode, we welcome Kevin's Cousin, our friend Henry Cloutier! Henry is a solo artist that played for many metal bands. The boys discuss the recording process, Dragonball Z, musicians and bands that transcend genres, old times, and so much more!  Follow Henry on Facebook!  https://www.facebook.com/henrycofficial​  Subscribe to Henry's Youtube channel!  ​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV6Hk2jTgYXbhNoC9QzlqOg

Episode 13 features Frank Lewis from One Koast Entertainment!  The lads discuss the music industry, Frozen Harbor Music Festival, a certian "hole in the wall" on Baltimore Street that has the world's best chicken sandwich, tell some stories from some more fun times, and much more! Are you an artist/band that wants to play bigger shows? Would you like to play more shows out of state (MD) Shows? Do you need to book some talent for your upcoming event? Contact One Koast Entertainment! https://OneKoast.com/Contact.htm Follow One Koast on Facebook! https://facebook.com/OneKoast

Episode 12 features our friend Megan Adrielle from Trapping the Spark! We discuss medical cannabis in our home state of Maryland, local music, musical theatre, Megan plays an original song (1:05:57) and a cover (1:46:49), and we tackle some sensitive material (from 1:23:28 to 1:39:41) Like Trapping the Spark on Facebook! https://facebook.com/trappingthespark Follow Trapping the Spark on Instagram! https://instagram.com/trappingthespark National Alliance for Mental Illness website: https://www.nami.org/Home Remember: You are LOVED!