Sound engineer and ‘part-time Deadhead’ John Fordyce chats with us this week about working live sound, tracking and mixing records for local artists, and shadowing Brian McTear of Miner Street Recordings and Weathervane Music.  Check out Johnny’s different projects on Instagram:  @johnfordycemusic @teaheadband on bandcamp:  https://theslimpickings.bandcamp.com/album/the-slim-ep?fbclid=IwAR31-iXTRLqXct53kErvXn7O63fHTeqzslecyUBd1SRC9l-VSW4WiycDjEo Music from today’s episode: “Thank You” by Rally Point Follow Backstage pass on twitter @tubackstagepass, instagram @backseatmag, and on facebook @backstagepassphl

Although he only recently broke into the Philadelphia scene, photographer and manager, Santo Donia, has been working with artists from South Jersey for years now. On this week’s episode, he joins us to talk about starting out as a concert photographer, defending your artistic integrity, and reminiscing the golden age of memes. To see his portfolio, check out his website, www.santodoniaphotography.com or Instagram @santo_donia Music from today’s episode: “No Chumps” by Kinda Alright Follow Backstage pass on Twitter @tubackstagepass, Instagram @backseatmag, and on Facebook @backstagepasstu

Alleyway Productions and BandGogh owner, John Leahy, has been booking shows both locally and nationally for years. In episode 2 of Backstage Pass, he talks to Angel and Sidra about the plans for his app before playing another round of music-related Buzzfeed quizzes. You can hear it on Spotify and Apple Music! The music in this episode is “Sink” by Buddie. If you like it, make sure to follow them on instagram @buddie_band and don’t miss their show at The SODA Bar on January 26! Check out our socials twitter: @tubackstagepass instagram: @backseatmag If you’re interested in what John is doing with BandGogh, follow him on instagram @johnbandgogh or @bandgoghapp.

The finger guns are back and more awkward than ever in this week featuring fellow Temple student, Lucas Naylor –booking manager, sound engineer, multi-instrumentalist, and oh so much more. He gives his insight and perspective from his years of experience, and joins Angel and Sidra in taking some music related Buzzfeed Quizzes. Music from this episode by:  The Slim Pickings Instagram - @slimpickings1 Backstage Pass Socials Instagram - @backseatmag Twitter - @tubackstagepass

MUSIC FROM EPISODE 1: Daydrunks- "Please Don't Graduate" https://open.spotify.com/track/73Lc7IyMD0o1mf5u09Jf9y?si=SaRljg3aShWCS9WSU1i8GA