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What It Takes To Be A Rockstar
Host and musician Melissa Lucciola talks with signed and DIY musicians from around the world about their lives behind the scenes. From maxing out credit cards, sleeping on floors, sharing beds and having the whole band get paid $250 to play Madison Square Garden, you will hear the in's and out's of life on and off the road and the real struggles of the modern day musician.
What It Takes To Be A Rockstar
Latest Episodes
BONUS - SEASON 1 Updates - Europe tours, losing agents, getting on labels and keeping the dream alive
This week I got updates from all the season one guests! We hear from 95 Bulls, Ghost Funk Orchestra, Thelma and the Sleaze, Death Tooth, SKORTS, BALACLAVA and Show Brain. After one year+ since they've been on the show, I wanted to hear how ever...
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BONUS - Live Nation/Ticketmaster operating as illegal monopoly, no surprise to musicians and venues
This week I'm chatting about Live Nation & Ticketmaster being found to operate as illegal monopolies. This has been going on for a really long time and virtually zero venues or musicians should be surprised. This already resulted in a $280 ...
Episode 23 - Full Flower Moon Band - On going from the Australian underground scene to playing stadiums
This week I am chatting with Kate "Babyshakes" Dillon of Full Flower Moon band. Full Flower Moon Band is an incredible rock band from Australia who started getting national attention in 2022 with their album "Diesel Forever." Recently they open...
BONUS - What It Takes To...Release 100 12" Vinyl Records (Cost Breakdown)
Welcome to the bonus "What It Takes..." series! For this bonus episode I will be sharing the nitty gritty breakdown of what it's going to cost me in total to release 100 12" vinyl records for an album I've been working on for my band Francie Mo...
Episode 22 - Shred Flintstone - On being a shy but mighty front person, a DIY touring mishap and why small town scenes are the best
This week I'm super excited to be chatting with Dan Barrechia of the band Shred Flintstone. Dan and I have been sharing bills with our bands since 2016 and our biggest common thread is that we are both NJ based bands who commute to NYC to play....
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