#010 Six Questions With Matt Berenson (Archive Edition)

On this installment of Six Questions, we welcome our old friend Matt Berenson. Matt and I kick things off with the debut single from a band that would go on to be one of the biggest acts in rock and roll history.From there, Matt hops into the Six Questions Time Machine™ to travel back to witness a legendary show at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go in Los Angeles in 1966. That show featured a trailblazing headliner that would sadly go under-appreciated in their own time, while also featuring the coming out moment from one of LA’s most famous musical exports.We talk about the rambunctious band and punk poet that first motivated the political mind of a young Matt Berenson, and how the messages of that band are still so vital to our struggles today.In the second half of our discussion, Matt centers his love on a little band from Dayton, Ohio for more than one answer. We talk intensely about the genius of the Bobs; both Dylan and Pollard. There is talk of sublime vocal melodies, motorcycle accidents, and 100 song setlists.Matt also shares the story of his very first concert; an intimidating experience that features a legendary west coast punk outfit, an iconic LA venue, and Matt’s hair catching on fire.Come join me and Matt Berenson for six musical questions. Here we go.Cheers,Matty C------------------End CreditsThank you so much to Matt for joining me. Be sure to subscribe to his Substack, Matt Berenson’s Newsletter for Musical Obsessives, you’ll find a link in the show notes. Six Questions With Matty C is a production of What Am I Making. The show is hosted, written, and produced by me, Matty C. Our theme music was written and recorded by the great Pete Coe.You can subscribe to all of our work today at whatamimaking.substack.com. Our work is solely sponsored by listeners and readers like you. Please lend your support today with a paid subscription at whatamimaking.substack.com. You can email the show us at [email protected]. You can also leave us a voicemail with your questions or concerns at speakpipe.com/whatamimakingUntil next time, we will see you on the Substack, my friends. Cheers,Matty C Get full access to What Am I Making at whatamimaking.substack.com/subscribe