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Parking in Bitterman Circle
by Aron Michalski
The road often travels through places you'd rather avoid…
Episodes
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PIBC#62- Sulli Sullivan
Sulli is your typical one-of-a-kind backline tech, spending over 30 years making it work and keeping cool. It doesn't matter if it's a club or big outdoor stage, she's left her prints all across the live music world.
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PIBC#61- Beckie Campbell
Beckie is a FOH mixer, production manager and podcaster who I have had the great pleasure to work with. She tells us about what her role is in a digital sound world. She also has pictures of me sleeping in the front lounge so be nice to her. Check out her podcast at...
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PIBC#60- Maryjo Spillane
A TM, PM, TA and housing Baron, Maryjo covers the books from all different angles. She has brought her experience to tours for the up and coming as well as legacy acts. Find out why twice is nice and how to count money with a handgun rather than a calculator.
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PIBC#59- Abigail Potter
There is a language that is used by live event people; some of it still has to be translated so that the show can go on. Abi is a linguist, a problem solver and a great tour manager. She is also proof of the fact that people who do this can find their way in by backing into it. It takes what it...
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PIBC#58- David Morgan
There are those who go way WAY back in your career and Dave for me is one of those. We spent many years doing Paul Simon live together. In the past few years we've worked on James Taylor. This podcast came from 2 conversations this month following a file flop I had on the first one. Through a...
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PIBC#57- Will Jennings
Today we travel into the snowy mountains of Colorado to find a founding member of Bitterman Circle rebuilding ancient piano parts with the help of the local rodent fauna, which apparently had its way with the internet connection from the get go. Guitar guys get to do drop tunings on guitar but…
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PIBC#56- Rob Koenig
What do Rocket From The Crypt and Air Supply have in common? Rob K tells us about his path, why walking the dog may bring on the apocalypse and why the first show post-Pandemic will need to be documented.
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PIBC#55- Steve "Chopper" Borges
Steve "Chopper" Borges' name has come up more than a few times in Bitterman Circle as many of our guests have been on the road with him. From his early days with The Tubes as a props guy to some of rock's "royalty" production manager, he's a guy you want when a problem needs to be solved. He also...
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PIBC#54- Justin Crew
Justin Crew is a world class guitar tech who has worked with the best in the biz. With all the places and shows he's been to, you'd think he'd seen it all. Then comes Covid-19 and an invitation to get inside a truly 21st Century Bubble. Another opportunity to stay cool and do the job at hand...
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PIBC#53- Mason Wilkinson
There are a lot of moving parts on a tour of every size. Who coordinates the departments, the band and the audience? A production manager has to make sure that the show can get in the door and be ready for the audience in a timely and safe manner. Mason has been a part of live music in many...
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PIBC#52- Kevin O'Connor
A founding member of Bitterman Circle, Kevin discusses housecoats, cake and ethics. Will the pandemic end or retirement come first? Who can say? After finding civilized touring it seems a shame to walk away.
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PIBC#51- Jerry Manuel
Yeah, I had all kinds of artsy "deep" questions for our guest and what do you know, we got road stories and a lot of laughs. Point 5 is a story teller and has gigged forever. Let him break-it-down for ya!
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PIBC#50- Terry Lawless
The Circle turns 50! Good thing we have a damn good guest. Terry Lawless tells us why Good Enough is not Good Enough.
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PIBC#49- Chad Zaemisch
In lieu of our Landscaping roots, Chad and I discuss the finer points of Sherpa teching. What does it take to be an advocate for one person when there are 50,000 waiting for you to go away?
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PIBC#48- Ricky "Chain$aw" LaPointe
Another old friend visits the Circle and tells his story. Chainsaw and I met in 2003 on the Rising tour. In classic fashion we hear the tale of drawing a line towards something and getting there. Note: no guitars, golf carts, chafing dishes or picnic tables were harmed during this podcast.
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PIBC#47-Rich Locklin
This week we talk to Lighting Director Rich Locklin, who's worn many hats over the years. We find out what it takes to unlight an artist, tour bonuses and how album covers can give you the inspiration to take it to the next level. As we wander from home and into the sacred spaces, we want you to...
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PIBC#46- Bobby Schneck
This weeks interview is with Guitar Tech and Guitar Player Bobby Schneck. OK, maybe it's player then tech... listen long enough and you'll hear which way it is. I had the pleasure traveling with him in the early 2000's. Our backgrounds are different but our playlists are surprisingly similar.…
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PIBC#45- Jim Corona
After 13 years Bitterman pulls the trigger and posts another podcast! Different format, same cold coffee flavor. Jim Corona is a modern day Jack of all trades, backline, production, sound design and mixing on a scale from a single XLR in the middle of a field to international festivals. I ask him…
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PIBC#43- A Brain in a Cardboard Box
What's this? A Bitterman Circle podcast? Well, at least an attempt at one...it's been a while. Intro "Worried Man Blues"- Michael Landau Group Buy It! Hello...yes, I'm still here. Update on Dad Home for the holidays and more. Michael Brecker 1949-2007 (musical bed... "Every Day I Thank You") The...
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PIBC#42- Dad
With Dad having a triple bypass while I recorded this, it was a way to keep him in my mind and the situation off of my mind. I certainly would appreciate all prayers and thoughts sent in his direction. Yes, I know that's 2 podcasts posted in less than two hours after a two month break...
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PIBC#41- Public Podcasting in Madrid
Awake and spaced out in Terminal 4 of Madrid Airport, an update of the current tour, our mini-vacation and a few vocal elaborations on items from the blog... On the road, Madrid Civilized Touring Malaga Trip- Pilgrimage to my past and others The Cities of Kings and Laundry at the Colosseum Back…
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PIBC#40- Walking Around the Parking Lot of Bitterman Circle
From Phoenix, AZ, recorded July 26th 2006, experience a summer storm and another late night of questions from within... Intro Stormy night/ Silent Storm Tour's End- Hot Dates Somewhere in Sight Bus Woes It all comes together near the end Business Half Year #'s Road Crossings, Mail Mystery...
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PIBC#39- Northwest of Nowhere
From Columbia, Maryland, another episode of Parking In Bitterman Circle... Intro Into DC? No. Bowling for Pain Van Waits Pt. 1 Decide: Are you in or are you out? Van Waits Pt. 2 Columbia, Maryland was designed by James Rouse (Grandfather of Ed Norton) The Long Tail by Chris Anderson Van Waits Pt.…
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PIBC#38- Think Destination!
Just over two months in the making! Intro- Thunder Dust (ancient grains)- Southern Fried Swing Breaking Platonic Silence New Orleans; Rolling Stone Article Europe; ZPZ; back to the States "Don't Get Off The Boat..." Mom's Hands Michael Brecker update Sam in the Garden; Living where you are; being...
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PIBC Podcast #37- Quality and Quantity go out the window
From the Jersey Shore where I seem to find new ways to go off mic and create a buzz all by myself, it's the latest PIBC podcast! Intro- Thunder Dust (ancient grains)- Southern Fried Swing "As Day Is Long"- Chris Whitley from Soft Dangerous Curves Buy it! Visit Chris Whitley.com and support his...
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PIBC#36-part 2 iRiver of No Return
Part 2 of podcast #36 was recorded northbound on I-45 between Houston and Dallas, Texas and it continues the review of the NBA All Star Weekend. my Iriver was attacked by tweekers Sports, money, REAL money Celebration of industry, crossover and over Endorsement of endorsements (a roadie's worth);...
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PIBC#36- part 1 Hey Now, You're a NBA All Star...
Recorded in Houston, Texas during the NBA All Star Weekend events, I discuss the behind the scenes production of the music portions of the show. I also share some thoughts about endorsements, advertising, corporate events and how America seems to be sponsored from head to toe... Segment one-...
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PIBC#35-Failure to relaunch
ARE YOU KIDDING? A PODCAST? Been a long time since I rocked and rolled... the first of 2006, the first year of PIBC is in the bucket (#1 was Jan. 18th, 2005)... time to get busy! ID tag Theme: Thunder Dust (Ancient Grains) by Southern Fried Swing Hello... remember me? Japan Trip: Soundseeing...
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PIBC#34- Rolling Stones Review Dallas
A short and different Bitterman; I was invited down to look at the Rolling Stones show when they came to Dallas Nov. 29th and played the American Airlines Center. I recorded a short series of thoughts on the drive back to the house on my iriver.
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PIBC#33- Cabocast
One of the great blessings of this year was that Angela and I got to take a trip to Los Cabos before Thanksgiving. Then I talked her into doing a podcast with me! Intro Baja California Los Cabos Angela and Aron: the terracecast Bread and Sparrows Dreams San Jose del Cabo art festival Tough Room:...
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PIBC#32- Stones Behind The Ice Machine
Hey, I'm back home, podcasting from the office while every other podcaster is trying to upload from that shabby hotel in Ontario... ironic, huh? Intro Home again... re-establishment, beeeeutiful bathroom! Mountain Lions Tour end... pranks for the memories Washburn Bring on the dancing boys Vegas...
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PIBC#31- Naked without my Leatherman
Thousands of miles later, a coupla items lighter and filled up with cold meds, Parking In Bitterman Circle comes to you from Oakland, CA... "Storm Clouds' by the Firesign Theatre (their RSS podcasting feed) Hello... I'm sorry...maybe. "Too Good To Cry" by The Wildweeds (buy it here!) NRBQ The...
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PIBC#30- Puck Soup (and a side ramp)
Time is of the essence, therefore I'm still way behind... Talking about places 10 stops ago. So from Grand Rapids, MI comes another unsorted affair from the mind of our founder... Intro Grand Rapids, MI / day off Opening Day of the NHL season... game on!!! Brazil (Brasil by God)... The Curitiba...
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PIBC#29- In (2 or 3) Continents
A grab bag of sound seeing segments from different countries and a book reccomendation... Intro Greetings from Mexico City, Mexico Sound seeing segment: Tokyo, Japan- Shinkansen platform (Bullet Train) Snip- "No Money In Jazz" Matthias IA Eklundh- "Freak Guitar- The Road Less Travelled" PIBC…
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PIBC#28- Great Gulf Wind
Katrina pulls another podcast out of another sad visitor... the music of the gulf flows through America like iron-rich blood... not worksafe, marginally unpodsafe, spreading the word... "C'est Chaud" by Sonny Landreth Intro Katrina... please help... Red Cross.org, Pay Pal Roadies helping...…
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PIBC#27- The Chunnelcast
Live from below the English Channel, it may be the first Chunnelcast by an American drum and bass tech this year! On the bus in Calais, France with the crew On the bus on the train...Euro Tunnel Safety Doors off the bus for photos No Flash!/CCTV Walkabout on the train, Polish Bus... Under the...
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PIBC#26- Urgent appeal for Michael Brecker
A special short PIBC with perhaps the only important message ever shared on Bitterman Circle. Jazz musician Michael Brecker is very ill with MDS and needs our help. By getting our blood tested and registering our information, we could help him (and others in similar situations). Please visit any…
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PIBC#25- Chicanes R Us
Sleep dep travelogue, vulgar rehash, coffee by Dunn Brothers, snacks by Crunky popjoy... Worksafe? No. Intro Nice flight, across the sea, Waterpark nearby... Mylar undercoat, 20 summers ago... Immigration queues, cartoon placation, Goat sodomy, terminal illness, just made it... Chicanes 'R Us......
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PIBC#24- Continental Catsup
An intro from Japan, the body from Texas, one song from West Australia (no, not Austin!) and another from Tampa (by way of outer space). Extra thanks to the Podsafe Music Network for providing the tunes today... finally!! Some podsafe music I want to share! Intro Disclaimer Hello from Japan...
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PIBC#23- Oh no Town
Live and in living darkness from Orlando, FL, it's better late than never, PIBC #23! Intro "Gimmie Some Money" by The Volunteers Itunes 4.9 and the invasion of the pod(cast) people... who's in the top 20? Taiwan-phoon Getting A Leg Up and Mark Foreman From Orlando, a tour summary... Cake Greg…
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PIBC#22- Faux Paris (the Vegas show)
Jeez, what is that guy complaining about now? A report from Las Vegas, NV as the July 4th weekend goes into super-stupid-ultra-mega-overdrive... Back On the Road LA/Vegas The Las Vegas Centennial Celebration "What Happened In Vegas, Stays in your soul FOREVER!!!" heat and dust and decibels Live 8...
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PIBC#21- Kitten Kabootle
Last second podcast from Texas before leaving for leg 3 (US #2), featuring my first studio guests, Walston and Cabot. Bitterman Circle promo (in Chinese!) courtesty of Mark Forman and Getting A Leg Up New Freak Kitchen record is out, Organic Guitar Nine Records Walston and Cabot Mick at $3.60 a...
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PIBC#20- Nova Rock Festival set change
Ok, here goes...a slice of life/noiseseeing of our work day at the Nova Rock Festival in Nickelsdorf, Austria. It includes roadies whining in a bouncing van, another band tries to blow up my iriver and you get to find out what those roadies are doing between bands at the big rock show during set...
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PIBC#19- Rock Am Ring soundseeing tour
Hot on the heels of the Cologne bittercast, here's a sound seeing 'cast that I pieced together from recordings I made following our set at the Nurmburgring race track and the Rock Am Ring Festival. I speak with a few crew folks, hear the wind and rain, a little backstage sound from a few bands…
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PIBC#18- The Glamor of Travel
Here's a short one from Cologne, Germany, reviewing my thoughts on international travel when things don't go as planned...
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PIBC#17- Soundseeing and the PPP
Another simple iriver recording, this time driving through the Southern Berkshires of Western Massachusetts which includes rude drivers and a fine story from my derelict youth... not much atmosphere in the rent a car, but here it is in all it's portable glory... The Beautiful Berkshires: South...
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PIBC#16- Last Depressocast
This is a simple, audioblog update of my trip east for my brothers memorial service done with the internal mic on my new iriver ifp-795. NOTE: this is not an entertainment based what-size-drumsticks podcast but a therapeutic purging of an emotional family day. If you're looking for laughs, wait…
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PIBC#15- bus to Atlanta
An experiment in mobile podcasting for me as we roll down the 95 to Hot-lanta. Intro Bus description my story? yikes... (underscore: Evelyn Evans- Tumbling Tumbleweeds) school first roadie work the kid stops playing Playboy Jazz Festival song- Pat Travers- Life In London (for MB) move to Fantasy...
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PIBC#14- Couch Surfing
Here's the latest podcast from Philadelphia, PA, especially for you. It's time to share the glamour of the road, travel and checking in early because the bus can't stay.... Intro (stunted) Get off, go in, get confused. "Rock Me Right" by Susan Tedeschi Smoke Free, Bed Free, Coffee Free Stolen...
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PIBC# 13- No Apologies
What, two in less than 24 hours? What am I on coffee or something? Time for me to vent, share, be grateful and ramble on... Intro "Life Goes By" by The Special Goodness Life, Death and the Road: No Apologies Sterling: 1984-2005 bye buddy, I love you Daily Source Code: Adam mentions the Bittergeek...
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