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 getting 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.
Podcasting since 2024 • 11 episodes
What It Takes To Be A Rockstar
Latest Episodes
Episode 10 - (BONUS) - On making your own opportunities happen + the secret inspiration for this podcast!
Hi! This week is a little different - I am doing a short recap of what we covered so far and giving a quick update about the next season for this podcast. Today I chat a little bit about my own thoughts as a working musician, while fresh on bac...
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Episode 9 - Show Brain - On throwing free and all ages punk shows in NYC parks
This week I am chatting with Ozzie Silva of Show Brain. Show Brain is a DIY non-profit organization in NYC that books free shows in different parks around the city. Ozzie has tirelessly put on incredible and consistently fun shows for the last ...
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Episode 8 - BALACLAVA - On DIY recording, booking and getting comfortable with rejection
This week I chat with Dylan Joyce of BALACLAVA, a "NYC trash rock" band. We chat about DIY recording, how he booked his own tours, coming back to music after taking a break and tour finances. They are currently on tour now in the US on the east...
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Episode 7 - SKORTS - On playing bars and arenas in two different bands simultaneously
This week I chat with Emma Welch, the bass player of the Brooklyn based bands SKORTS and Aggie Miller. I wanted to chat with Emma because she spent time playing huge shows in the band Sir Chloe while helping build SKORTS from the ground up. She...
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Episode 6 - PT. 2 - Dead Tooth - On chasing the carrot
This week is Part 2 with Zach Ellis from Dead Tooth. During this conversation we talk about finances, keeping relationships going through tour, staying healthy and the sacrifices he has made to do music. You can watch this episode ...
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