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Applebee's to George's Keep with Brian Heckler
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"I didn't even have a Dollarita."
Saddle up for a ride through San Antonio's open mic circuit with seasoned open mic host Brian Heckler. From his early days of unexpected hosting to the communal spirit of George's Keep, Brian's stories are the perfect harmony of nostalgia and insight.
Strap yourself in; it's not always smooth sailing in the world of live music. With seven years of experience, Brian shares some wisdom on creating respectful, supportive spaces for artists to flourish, plus his experience handling the occasional disruptive performer. And before we wrap up, we hear Brian's... unconventional choice for his ideal final taco.
Join Joshua, Justine, and the incomparable Brian Heckler for a memorable journey to the heartbeat of the city's open mic nights!
Important People, Places, and Things Mentioned:
- Dulce Sueños
- George's Keep
- Francis Bogside
- Blayne's Bar
- Jandro's
- Cherrity Bar
- 502 Bar
- "Little Black Submarines" by The Black Keys
- Who's Next SATX
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Chapters
1. "I have a music degree because I decided that writing was too hard." (00:00:00)
2. Introduction and Acknowledgements (00:02:20)
3. Brian's hosting experience (00:04:36)
4. Dealing with Disruptive Performers and Ensuring a Positive Atmosphere (00:10:16)
5. "So let's back up a little bit." (00:16:35)
6. From Church Band to Open Mic (00:18:25)
7. First Open Mic Experience (00:21:34)
8. The One-Gig Cover Band (00:23:16)
9. Blayne's Bar (00:27:01)
10. Original Music (00:30:25)
11. Vocalists and Backing Tracks (00:34:13)
12. Advice for Newbies (00:39:28)
13. Respect to Poets and Comedians (00:42:29)
14. Open Mic Pet Peeves (00:45:51)
15. First Open Mic Song and Final Taco (00:49:20)
16. Joshua tries to wrap the episode; Brian plugs his open mics. (00:51:46)
17. Outro: Current Open Mics (00:53:52)
18. Joke of the Day (00:54:37)
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