Ep47 - "Just Do It Yourself" with Greg Benedetto

Greg Benedetto is the founder of Toronto based booking agency Not Dead Yet and member of the legendary hardcore band S.H.I.T. Greg sat down with Josh and Austin to discuss Urban Outfitters, subcultures, maintaining integrity when booking, 'Siesta Nouveau', the stress of DIY shows, working with legitimate venues, playing on stages vs floors, S.H.I.T., The Adrift Clubhouse, 'Puritanical Greg', the return of hardcore, northern soul, fanaticism, Instagram insights, people who stop going to shows at age 34, music that believes in its own existence, Swedish church music, forced obscurity, diversity in lineups, the financial burden of touring as a band, 'Tough Guy Hardcore', Friction, 'Vice Magazine CMJ Afterparty', Hellfest DVD's, controlled Chaos, the NDY 'hotline', creating his own personal hell, S.H.I.B.G.B.'s, Faith/Void, the lifespan of DIY venues, EXPO, NDY Fest, booking a podcast and much more! Not Dead Yet Josh McIntyre Austin Hutchings ---- Cold Pod SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/coldpod