BAMC Showcast

I was lucky enough to get a quick zoom interview with TAJ, hours before they opened up for The Butcher Babies at the Launch Pad in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We talk about their formation, lineup changes in the beginning, to recently transitioning from a 3 piece to a 4 piece band. They talk about their numerous shows and tours, (playing show number 71 right after this interview). The band also goes into detail about their third annual TAJ and Friends Camping Fest July 16-19th with over 40 bands. Catch them this Friday March 20th at the Rockhouse in El Paso, TX for BAMC Showcast's Spring Break, and on Saturday April 18th in Tularosa, NM at the High Sky Venue (former Horror Haul) for Spring Fling.

I sat down today for a quick chat with Rockhouse General Manager, Marlene Luna. She talks about the grand reopening of her ice cream parlor; The Shiver Shack Express, in a new location in a different part of town. She tells us what it took her to get to this point, and of course all of the upcoming Rockhouse shows. Give it a quick listen and be there mid March for the grand opening. #shivershack #rockhousefamilia

I sat down with one of my favorite artists, Joel Gomez. He is the interior artist for Coffin Comics titles La Muerta and Lady Gunfighter. We did a deep dive on his career, how he got started, his time at Top Cow, Aspen, WildStorm, and of course Coffin Comics. He told me all about his process and how he transforms the scripts to the art we see on the pages. A very fun interview and one of my favorites by far.

Starting off 2026 with a bang. I was fortunate enough to have a chat with one of the pioneers of American Death Match Wrestling, Mad Man Pondo. He's about to release his 2nd book in 2026. We talk about both books, him being in 2001 Maniacs with Robert Englund and Kane Hodder, his love for horror, and his wrestling career. He has wrestled all over the U.S. and 6 countries. He has worked for various companies including IWA Mid South, CZW, GCW, MAW, Kick Ass Wrestling, Big Japan Wrestling, and has done 49 tours of Japan. This was a very fun interview with not only one of my all time favorites, but a very cool person and awesome dude in general. He is also part of a Benefit for Michael Tawney. https://www.gofundme.com/f/from-the-ring-to-recovery-support-michael-tawney

I had a long fun chat with Hector C, El Paso's musical jack of all trades. He does music full time for a living. We talk about his beginnings learning how to play and make diy recordings at a very young age, his various bands, his work as a sound technician on tour and at local venues, and his recoding and production work including his current role at Strange Daze Productions. A very fun and informative 2 part episode. Everyone remotely connected to the music scene can learn something from these episodes.

I had a long fun chat with Hector C, El Paso's musical jack of all trades. He does music full time for a living. We talk about his beginnings learning how to play and make diy recordings at a very young age, his various bands, his work as a sound technician on tour and at local venues, and his recoding and production work including his current role at Strange Daze Productions. A very fun and informative 2 part episode. Everyone remotely connected to the music scene can learn something from these episodes.

I sat down with Steve Salazar (Vocalist) and Mike Mosholder (Guitar) of Ojo Malo, El Paso's favorite Doom Metal band. They talk about the history of the band, how they originally started as Brother Strange and evolved with new members into Ojo Malo. We also talk about their upcoming EP Sludegment Day, recording at Strange Daze Studios with Jamz Rockmoore and Hector C, and their current busy show season as well as future plans. A good chat with good friends. Be sure to catch them when the play as direct support for Madame Ozzy and Mistress of Reality on 11/1 at The Rockhouse. Advanced tickets available at chirp.me/bamcshowcast

Thundersail made their Texas stage debut at The Rockhouse at Southwest Power Fest Level 1. This band formed in 2022 and hails from Denver, Colorado. We chat briefly about how they all met, came together, their journey thus far, and plans for the future. Our tale with them actually started when they road tripped to the Rockhouse last year to see Tyr. This was recorded Friday night, right before the Launch Par ty.

We just had Southwest Power Fest Level 1 at the Rockhouse. Right before our Talk Like a Pirate Karaoke Launch Party I sat down with our headliner's Valkyrie's Fire, an epic six piece power metal band out of Nashville, Tennessee. They talk about their backgrounds, how they came together, what they've accomplished so far, the EP they currently have out, and their first full length album this will be released in 2026. This was a very fun chat the night before their incredible headlining performance.

Bassist and front woman Abby K makes her return to the Rockhouse almost 4 years after playing here on tour with Nita Strauss. This time she's taking her charity concert series Girls Rock Nashville on the road, and El Paso is the first stop. Abby talks about this concert series, how it came together, as well as her career up to this point. This was a very fun interview and a very fun all female fronted show at the only house that rocks.

I had a chat with Travis Manning, New Mexico Musician and the Promotor of South West Metal Fest 3. We talk all about the event, bands, vendors, and what people can expect at this 13 band festival that has no cover charge. We also talk about his bands Shalem, Flat Blak, and the south west music scene in general.

In my first ever zoom episode I interviewed hip hop artst Taiyamo Denku, who just performed at the Rockhouse on 8/7/2025 as a feature on the I-25 Cypher tour. Taiyamo gives us a run through of his whole career. We touch on his his musical journey from childhood beatboxing to releasing 46 albums while balancing his career with a day job and parenting responsibilities. Taiyamo shares insights about his touring experiences, collaborations with numerous artists including some who have since passed away, and his approach to promoting music in the current digital landscape dominated by platforms like TikTok. The conversation concludes with Taiyamo describing recent personal hardships, including severe flooding damage to his home that insurance won't cover. Be sure to hit his cash app and bandcamp store. One of the best and hardest working artists in the game.

Today I sat down with Rock for Ruidoso 2 promoters/organizers John Summerford aka Johnny Crash and Rockhouse Bartender, Krystal Lee Raven. They did this benefit last year for the wild fires, and they're doing it again this year for the floods. Bigger, better, and at The Rockhouse. We talk about how both events came together, our mutual love for Ruidoso in general, and how people can help out. The show is Saturday August 16th, tickets are $15 and shirts are $25. BAMC Showcast and Southwest Power Fest will donate $1 for every ticket sold. Let's all come together for a good cause and help out our neighbors.

I sat down and had a good interview with our Southwest Power Fest Cosplay Contest Judges Panel. Hear from Reina, JTaps, Killer Galaxy, and the Head Judge/Organizer Lexiii Soft. They talk all about how they got into cosplay, the various cosplays they've done over the years, and what attendees can expect at Southwest Powerfest. We even get into a little gamer talk at the end. A very fun episode. Get your advanced tickets for $15 atchirp.me/bamcshowcast

There's a female comedy special at the El Paso Playhouse on 7/19 at 6pm. I sat down with the stars Sha Rita and Lee Garay. They talk out the event, what we can expect, and what goes into putting on your own comedy special. Get your tickets. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-tickets-1406792677769

In this episode, I sit down talk in detail with my partners Dani Pinion (creator of Southwest Power Fest) and Laura Chacon. We discuss how Dani came up with this idea/concept as well as everything that lead up to the creation of the event, and everything that will be featured. Bands, Lucha Libre, Fire Dancers, Belly Dancing, Mermaids, Karaoke, and Adult and Child Cosplay Contests. In addition there will be many vendors and food trucks on site. Learn all bout this brand new all ages and family friendly festival at the only place in El Paso that rocks. Get your advanced tickets for $15 atchirp.me/bamcshowcast

I had a brief chat with Javi Gonzalez, he's the owner of Camp Santo Texas Leather. He makes all kinds of leather products including boots, belts, and vests. He has made custom boots Slash, Pharrell Williams, and even refurbished an old pair for Gene Simmons. He will be a vendor at Southwest Power Fest Level 1, and will be helping me with my attire as well. Get your advanced tickets for $15 atchirp.me/bamcshowcast

I had very good chat with long time friends of the show Among The Living. We do a deep dive on their entire run as a band, so far. They talk the beginnings, getting the correct line up, shows, recording, signing a record deal, releasing their album, and now their post label independent journey; as well as the work on their sophomore album. This is legit one of the most fun interviews I've ever conducted.

Before night 2 of our Mistress of Reality double shot event, I sat down with Jason and Kristen Nix, the owners of The Rock It Rocket.  This is an instrument store/repair shop/music venue in one, located in down town Alamogordo, NM.  They partnered with Bart Man (Burning Sunday),Rockhouse, and myself to help make both of these shows happen.  We talk about their backgrounds, how these events came together, and what we can expect in the very near future from the new music hub in Alamogordo. 

This weekend we did a double shot event Friday at the Rockhousein El Paso, TX and Saturday in Alamogordo, NM at The Rock it Rocket.  My guests were our headliners Mistress ofReality, The Word’s First All Female Tribute To Black Sabbath.  They sat down with me in Alamogordo before their2nd performance.  Paulette andthe girls talk about the formation and history of this band as well their AC/DCTribute, Herway To Hell.  Paulette alsoowns a music school in Santa Monica called The Music Castle where they are allinstructors as well.  This was a greattime with great people.  I learned somuch from these girls not only during this interview but throughout theweekend.  Be sure to check out theirsocials to learn more about their seemingly countless music projects. 

I sat down with DJ Larry Loud right before the BAMC Showcast 420 Hip Hop Celebration. He was a much welcomed last minute addition to the line up. In this interview Larry talks about his back ground, growing up in a family of DJ's, serving in the United States Navy, and relocating to the Southwest where he's a radio, party, and show DJ. He just got off tour with Taiyamo Denku which is how we met. A very fun interview and hopefully the first of many collaborations.

I sat town and had a chat with Sleaze, El Paso's newest 80's cover band. 3 familiar faces, and a new one from out of town. We talk about their projects, what songs we can expect, and future plans.

The El Paso 2024 Battle of the Bands Champions, A Minor In Crypto Zoology join us for a chat today. We talk their formation, history, recording process (including 3 songs at Sonic Ranch utilizing David Bowie's bass guitar), and their upcoming future. A very fun hang with some funny stories with the first ever BAMC Promotions Headliners.

I sat down with El Paso Comedian Anthony Austin Brown who has his first comedy special on December 20th, 2024 at The Davenport Social Club. He talks all about his upcoming special, and all about his overall journey in comedy. We also touch on his music projects, and of course the time he went viral for singing Purple Rain on the street in California. He sure to go to massivetix.com and get your ticket.

Tug Keith had his album release party/show in El Paso Texas at The Rockhouse Divebar Kitchen Venue. Him and DJ Ickymac sat down and chatted quickly right before the show started. They talk about their backgrounds, the Albuquerque Hip Hop Scene, and their various project. Catch Ickymac on 96.9 kmrd out of Madrid, NM on Friday nights from 9-midnight.

Local El Pas0 Emcee Moe In The Raw makes his live performance debut 45 minutes after this was recorded. He talks briefly about his history, influences, and how he got to this point. A BAMC Showcast and Rockhouse Exclusive.

I had a great chat with The Space Captains Collective.  We talked about the history of the group including the formation, and all members past and present.  They talked about their history and all of their various projects, group and solo.  This was a lot of fun learning about how these brothers bonded and grew together as artists and friends.  Check them at the BAMC Showcast Hip Hop and Electronic Show on Sunday November 10th, 2024 at The Rockhouse Dive Bar Kitchen Venue.  Show starts at 7pm sharp. 

I sat down with Blood Shot Mafia.  We talked briefly about their history, various projects, as well as their upcoming shows at 808 and of course The BAMC Showcast Hip Hop and Electronic show on Sunday November 10th, 2024 at The Rockhouse Divebar Kitchen Venue.  Be sure to check these dudes out, show starts at 7pm sharp. 

I sat down with a good friend and coworker who I've known for many year. Pedro Devora is Marine Corps Veteran, Lead Firefighter, Artist, and Entrepreneur. He creates and sells original vinyl stickers, mugs, cups, t-shirts, and he's ventured into tattooing. He opens his shop, Wicked Ink 915 (located at 3621 N Zaragoza) next month. We talk all about the new shop, his art background, and all his other products. Also listen closely for an offer available only to BAMC Showcast listeners.

At the very end of day 2 I chatted with Mickey Clausen; the owner of Mindwinder Studios in New Braunfels, Texas. He talks about owning a comic books store in El Paso in the 80's and 90's, the work he's done with major publishers including Silverline and Image, his various TMNT variant covers, his work on the original Pando Khan series as well as his major involvement in the relaunch, and Tales of the Godai which he created with his 16 year old grand daughter. It was fun meeting and getting to know an industry veteran with decades in the game.

At the end of Soldier Con Day 2 I got to chat with Anna Zhuo. She talks about getting into art, then becoming a comic variant cover artist who didn't read comics. She then started reading comings, got more and more work, and now makes appearances at conventions all over the country. A fun chat and must listen for any Coffin Comics or Lady Death fan.

Las Cruces born El Paso raised, Joe Lujan is a film maker and owner of Carcass Studios. He has made numerous movies including his current franchise The Immortal Wars. The Immortal Wars currently consists of 4 films staring Eric Roberts with #5 in the works. Films 1-3 are available on Freevee/Amazon Prime as well as standard DVD and Blu-ray. #4 is an Apple TV exclusive. A very fun and informative interview.

My first interview at Soldier Con was with local author Teresa aka Terry Samaniego. Albuquerque born and living in Las Cruces, she is promoting her book Birth from Ashes that she started writing in the 5th grade. It is book one of a three book series. She also has artwork associated with the series including 2 different action figure sized resign models of the main character. A great read and great interview.

Night 1 of Soldiercon I interviewed Ronnie Dukes and Dr. E.C. Dukes. They are a married couple who create comics full time and are based out of Chaparral, NM. We talk about their history and the success they've had not only in the U.S., but Mexico, Germany, and Japan as well. They are a 100% grass roots DIY company and also teach comic art and writing through various workshops, including a program at a local middle school. There is even a video game coming in the future. A very fun conversation.

Vianey from EP Shows on Instagram is here to promote her upcoming Birthday Bash on September 14th.

Today episode is with Carlos Medina and Matthew Rothblatt, the organizers behind Soldiercon. We talk about all the various actors, voice actors, comic artists, and writers that will be at the convention as well as the massive car show. Matthew also does a deep dive on the creation and history of Spiralmind Comics. Soldiercon is September 6th-8th at The Starlight Event Center 6650 Continental Dr El Paso, TX 79925

Abysswalker just dropped there new full length album, A Spire At The Gates of Heaven 2 weeks ago. They join us on the Showcast to talk a little bit of the bands history, the recording process of the album, collaborating with musicians internationally, and of course the future of the band.

Our first international episode. The headliners of our Friday May 24th show, Divide join us. They just celebrated the one year anniversary of their album Drain Myself. They discuss the upcoming show, their new epic ballad Ego, as well as recent studio work, shows, and the fusion of the Juarez and El paso music scenes. Don't miss them when they headline an 8 band line up at the only place that rocks.

Genocide Junkies will be playing our show on Friday May 24th, 2024 at The Rockhouse Divebar Kitchen Venue. They join us today to discuss the upcoming show, their almost complete music video, recent studio recordings, and future tour plans.

El Paso electronic musician and overall music scene pillar Boosty joins us today a few days before he plays the Mesa Arizona Music Festival. He gives us a rundown of his recent and upcoming appearances, his history, recording process, and future plans. https://www.instagram.com/boostaaay/ @boostaaay

Recorded live at the Mesa Arizona Convention Center during Coffin Comics Sworn Fest 2022. I sit down with Wendy and Bill Shaner. Wendy is the creator, writer, and interior artist of Naughty Faeries Stripper Assassins, Ginger Snap, The Sireness, Naughty Faeries Wrestling, Luna Tales, and Gobblers. Bill is the support staff and logistics of the operation. We talk about how they got into comics, Naughty Faeries, Coffin/Chaos Comics, and the Kickstarter/Indy comic community in general. Wendy and Bill also talk about how to run and maintain successful Kickstarter campaigns from start to finish. We also mention and shout out many artists and friends in the indy comic community. The audio is very raw and highly edited due to background noise from the convention.

Ness Daniels talks about her synth wave solo project as well as her musical background and her work in Adrenaline (Def Tones Tribute). We talk about our mutual love for bandcamp and collecting physical media. She talks about her cosplay works and then we both geek out on Star Wars at the end. A very fun episode to record, and the first at our brand new home The Rockhouse Dive Bar Kitchen Venue.

During the last part I sit down with Ken's Hate Campaign band mate Matteo Martinez. Matt was the frontman for THC, as well as Cowboys from Hell Paso, and Pantera 333. He's the owner of Rockhouse Dive Bar Kitchen Venue (and numerous other ventures) and is most known for building and keeping the metal/music scene in general alive. In this episode we talk "Kiffy", The Hate Campaign, the metal scene then vs now, Rockhouse, and shows in general. A very fun episode.

I sit down with two more of Ken's Abaddon band mates Michael Vega, Ray Mendoza, and Ray's wife Thalia. We talk Ken, the El Paso Metal Scene and more stories. Be advised Vega is in the house so it can get raunchy.

Ken's band mates and friends talk about their history with him and how they met him. Stories gallore. Willie Nava (Abaddon, Murder Cult, For The Gallows), Omar Lara (For The Gallows), Albert (For The Gallows), John Grinder (Abaddon) and Michael DeVaughan (Murder Cult).