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2021

Apr 07 2023

Amie Bishop Female Fronted Hard Rock | Arkansas 2023

2023 Amie Bishop Update

Carly and I in 2021 had the pleasure of having a two hour phone conversation with singer/songwriter/songstress Amie Bishop of the now proclaimed Amie Bishop & The Slingerz.

The transformation of Amie Bishop’s music career from a singer on the hustle trying to keep a band together to putting together a solid unit and ultimately penning the name Amie Bishop & The Slingerz has been inspiring.

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Amie Bishop & The Slingerz

There is so much drive, work and thick skin involved just to put band together and keep a band together let alone garnering positive press, doing photoshoots, pressing merchandise and booking shows in the hopes to build a fanbase.

Amie has been pulling it off over since our conversation back in 2021 and has set up a solid foundation to build on in 2023 to push the envelope even further.

The band has released two singles in 2023 streaming on all platforms: “Merry Go Round” and the Heart cover “Barracuda”. Between these two tracks it’s easy to hear Amie’s passion for music. I have heard a lot of Heart covers, but not anywhere close to how the band pulls it off.

I am really looking forward to having another phone with Amie regarding updates, plans & all her insight to what she is doing. Keep a lookout for this podcast episode either late February or early March.

Get yourself some killer band swag at AmieBishop.com.

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Who is Amie Bishop & The Slingerz for?

Amie Bishop & The Slingerz is for those into female fronted rock band drawing influences from classic rock and 90’s alternative.

At this time it seems the band is still trying to figure out who they are by writing music in a few different styles. In my personal they should look to Heart & do the modern version of that mixed in with all of Amie’s personality.

Members

Vocals – Amie Bishop

Guitars – Dan Schoultz

Bass – Matt Stone

Drums – Darin Williams

Amie Bishop & The Slingerz Band Promo Photo with Pink Logo Arkansas Vanzig Studios
Amie Bishop & The Slingerz Promo Photo

Amie Bishop & The Slingerz Origin

Amie Bishop & The Slingerz originate from Hot Springs, Arkansas and have relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Amie Bishop & The Slingerz Sticker Art

Amie Bishop 2021 Podcast

Amie is a singer/songwriter, originally from Hot Springs, Arkansas, is hell bent on pursuing a music career. Amie is a rock, metal and alternative chick drawing influences from Heart, Led Zeppelin, Portishead, Rob Zombie, Siouxsie & the Banshees and Pantera.  Her latest single, Raven (May 2021), can be heard on Spotify now.

I initially was introduced to Amie when she began submitting to opportunities on ReverbNation.  In an earlier podcast episode Carly Quinn and I listened to some random artists that submitted and Amie’s submission, Tune In, was one we talked about.  Amie listened to the episode and we have been in contact ever since.  We chose her to be our first artist phone call conversation because she has a killer voice, no bullshit hustle mentality and is experiencing all of the classic trials & tribulations artists go through.

Amie talks about all of the classic roadblocks an artist can have such as solidifying a band of like minds to figuring out how to market and promote. We had a really great conversation and look forward to having more in the future.  Amie is open to collaborating with other musicians to keep pushing out her art so if you are looking for a female rock, metal, folk singer she can kind of do it all. Don’t be shy, she might even share her keto beer and eclectic cheeses with you.

Visit AmieBishop.com for all info and follow her on instagram @TheAmieBishop.

If you would like to work with Vanzig Studios please send an email to Airheads@VanzigStudios.com or send a DM @VanzigMoshPit

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Tour

Amie Bishop & The Slingerz Tour Dates

Let’s Talk Amigos!

Please hit us personally here at Vanzig Studios for any reason whatsoever using the Contact Form. If you’re curious where Carly and I come from then read over our bio.

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Written by Mickey Squeeze · Categorized: Artists, Podcast, Vanzig Mosh Pit · Tagged: 2021, 2023, Female Fronted, Gear, Interview, Podcast, Pop Genre, Promotion, Rock Genre, USA

Dec 31 2021

#40 Conversation w/ 50q Record Label Founders Sid Riggs & Lee Caruso Jr. Music is Passion, Genuine & Oozing w/ Coolness | Pittsburgh, PA – 2021

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Record Label 50Q

This episode is a phone call with 50q Records Co-Founders Sid Riggs & Lee Caruso Jr based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Sid is a drummer, songwriter, engineer & producer working with major labels and such acts as Alice Cooper, Rob Halford, Seether, Saliva, John 5 and many others.   

Lee Caruso Jr is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, engineer, producer and fronts his band Big Atlantic. Both dudes share our passion for music & helping others taking a stab at the music industry by sharing experiences, information & expertise.

This is a must listen episode for musicians looking to push their career. Hearing this back even months later after posting still hits home. The core of this conversation centers around just goin for it. Stop overthinking next steps and book your show play for one. If you are a musician the chance of you doing anything using a social media approach first have less than a one percent chance at having a career.

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Bands Mentioned:

Alice Cooper, Seether, Saliva, John 5, Guns N Roses, Taylor Swift, Smashing Pumpkins, 21 Pilots, AC/DC, Abba, Aerosmith, Midnight Mob, Misfit Saints

Written by Mickey Squeeze · Categorized: Podcast, Vanzig Mosh Pit · Tagged: 2021, Interview, Metal Genre, Podcast, Record Label, Rock Genre

Dec 26 2021

#39 Reverand Beat-Man – Punk Rock Freedom or Squalor in Mediocrity w/ the King of Blues Trash Punk Rock N Roll from Bern, Switzerland – 2021

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Choice Track from Reverand Beat-Man & his Monsters

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Phone call with Reverand Beat-Man, a one man punk rock band proclaimed King of Blues Trash hailing from Bern, Switzerland. 

Reverand Beat-Man is also known as the frontman & guitarist of The Monsters.  The Monsters released a new album in 2021 called “You’re Class I’m Trash” and the label Voodoo Rhythm Records released compilation #5.

Beat-Man is a true punk rock one man band, not only his live performance, not only founding/running Voodoo Rhythm Records, but also packaging all of the audio with incredible graphic design. 

If Reverand Beat-Man had a dance it would be called the Trash Hustle and requiring you to go after what you want in life in order to achieve your true purpose.

Visit Beat-Man:

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2022 Update:

Misfit Saints pulled down all music from all platforms to be remastered & re-released Fall 2022. Plenty of music will be released during late 2022 and throughout 2023.

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Bands Mentioned:

Iron Maiden, Motorhead, The Cramps, King Automatic, Bad Mojos, Nestter Donuts, Honshu Wolves, Roy And the Devil’s Motorcycle, The Cure, Venom, AC/DC, The Cavemen

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Written by Mickey Squeeze · Categorized: Artists, Podcast, Vanzig Mosh Pit · Tagged: 2021, Interview, New Album Release, Podcast, Punk Genre, Record Label, Rock Genre

Oct 20 2021

#37 Dave Caggiano – Current State of Music & Misfit Saints New Single “I Don’t Care” | Long Island, NY

DSC_1557 Dave Caggiano is a motherf*cker that knows music.  Dave produced all of the Midnight Mob & Misfit Saints material as well as Craving Strange, Mother, Gina Cutillo, Last Turn Off Broadway, Jackknife Stiletto, Va Va Voom, Dead Rocking Horse and many others.  He is a die hard rock n roll music fanatic whose sole mission is to have artists take their songwriting craft & performance to the next level. It’s not about the money it’s about the art. This episode is a recorded phone call I had with Dave going over the latest released Misfit Saints single, “I Don’t Care” (9/11/21).  We go over what we both like & dislike about the mixes and suggest certain edits before going over to mastering (43 minute mark).  We also talk about 1,000 bands because that’s what we do.   Where is Dave? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.caggiano.7 Instagram: @DNoise666 VanzigStudios.com Instagram: @VanzigStudios Find Us on Spotify as Vanzig Studios & Carly Quinn   Bands Mentioned: The Faces   Small Faces   The Rolling Stones   Kiss   Scorpions   Cheap Trick   Black Crowes   Last Turn Off Broadway   Craving Strange   Art Gurfunkel   Paul Simon   Blue Murder   White Snake   Thin Lizzy   Dream Theater   Black Sabbath   Rush    Peter Frampton   Humble Pie   Wicked Lester   Steve Miller Band   BTO   Pink Floyd   Santo & Johnny   Magpie Salute   Liquid Logic   Alice in Chains   Pearl Jam   Soundgarden   Mother Love Bone   Warrant   Bulletboys   Jet Boy   Firehouse   Anthrax   Megadeth   Slayer   Metallica   Motorhead   Paul McCartney   Testament    Crumbsuckers   DRI   Cromags   Judas Priest   Led Zeppelin   Deep Purple    Cream   Yes    Genesis   Aerosmith   Motley Crue   Poison   Winger   Exodus   Violence   Death Angel   Saigon Kick   Alice Cooper   Dixie Dregs   Ratt   Van Halen   Steve Vai   AC/DC   Iron Maiden   Savatage   Trans Siberian Orchestra   Jewel   Fu Manchu   Clutch   Pantera   Bobby Brown   John 5   Trixter   Pat Benatar   Def Leppard   The Who   The Doors   Peter Gabriel   Mother    Cat Stevens   Simon & Garfunkel   Midnight Mob   Misfit Saints   Kacey Musgraves   St. Paul & the Broken Bones   Lake Street Dive   Harry Styles

Written by Mickey Squeeze · Categorized: Podcast, Vanzig Mosh Pit · Tagged: 2021, Female Fronted, Metal Genre, Misfit Saints, New Single Release, Podcast, Pop Genre, Punk Genre, Rock Genre

Sep 30 2021

#36 Lee Caruso Jr – Big Atlantic / Music Label 50q | Pittsburgh, PA

Big_Atlantic_1 This episode is a random phone call with singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, engineer, producer, 50q music label co-founder, Berkeley Graduate, brain surgery survivor, Tesla tour mate, Big Atlantic frontman, Pittsburgh PA native  – Lee Caruso Jr.  Dude is the definition of a music hustler hell bent on making music his career one way or another.  Lee is a wealth of knowledge waiting to be tapped.  Please feel free to contact Lee on his instagram @Lee_Caruso_Jr or Facebook @LeeCarusoJr and checkout his band Big Atlantic on Spotify.   Ask Lee everything from producing/engineering to publishing to copywriting to artist brand management, maybe he’ll even throw in a rock n roll recipe. Thank you so much for listening there are a bunch of calls & conversations lined up geared towards putting the spotlight on bands busting their ass to make it.  My hope is for information, ideas and infectious drive consume your soul to take you to a new level. VanzigStudios.com | @VanzigStudios | Email – Airheads@VanzigStudios.com Bands Mentioned: Big Atlantic, Midnight Mob, Misfit Saints, Tesla, Black Crowes, Judas Priest, Rob Halford, Too, Motley Crue, Whitesnake, XYZ, Firehouse, Van Halen, Motorhead, Scorpions, Led Zeppelin, Morano, Bad Marriage, Amie Jo Bishop

Written by Mickey Squeeze · Categorized: Podcast, Vanzig Mosh Pit · Tagged: 2021, Interview, Podcast, Promotion, Record Label, Rock Genre

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