Episode 223: Mike Hernandez, Bassist for Empire of Dezire

This was a conversation between Drumming Up Conversation and Mike Hernandez, a former bandmate who now plays bass for Empire of Dezire. They discussed Mike's current musical projects, including his work with Empire of Dezire and his decision to focus on recording singles rather than full albums. The discussion covered their shared history in bands like Snake City Playboys, Mike's experience with various drummers over the years, and their mutual love of music from the 80s metal scene. They also talked about the challenges of playing live shows, including setup issues and the importance of maintaining professional attitudes. The conversation touched on personal topics like Mike's sobriety after 24 years and his current fitness routine, including Brazilian jiu-jitsu training. They reflected on how the local music scene has changed over the years, particularly in Arizona, and discussed the challenges of balancing music with other life responsibilities. Make sure to follow Empire of Dezire with the link below:https://www.facebook.com/empireofdezireFind us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6cThis episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ VoorheesartsShow email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!