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561 Music

561 Music
561 Music
561 Music Festival
Florida
West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, United States
Reggae
Steinger, Greene and Feiner
Paradoll
Turbo Kid
Lighthouse the Band
Dragon Con
Punk Music
Dirty Crum Bums
Mother Rucker
Roots Shakedown
Recording
Indie Alternative
Local Music Scene
Holidazed
Paparo Strings and Frets

561 Music is hosted by Ben Childs and Hector Diaz of Killbillies. Listen every week as 561 Music hosts a different artist and/or local venue owner helping spread the word on the local music scene. Each episode will contain guest interviews, gear reviews, live performances, and show recommendations to not miss that week.

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Latest Episodes

This week the guys from V!ViD stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about the stories that underpin their lyrics, their music, and how they became, and now create as, a band. .

can be found at the following links:

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This week Hector and Ben recollect the amazing 561 Music Festival weekend with thoughts on the experience, Band interview and footage from the fest.Many thanks to Danelle and Justin for all their hard wro and James, Ricky, Keath, the Diaz family, t... more

This week At The Starlight stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about the changing face of the band, life as a creative person, what it means to be in a band, ProTools Vs Logic, and how they wrote and recorded their sick new single!.

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This week Hector got a chance to sit with Ignacio from Wild Spark and chat for a bit, while Ben is on vacation in Africa.

Wild Spark can be found at the following links:

Website: www.wildspark.bandcamp.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/w... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Paparo
Guitar and bass repair specialist, luthier
Paparo Strings and Frets
Episode: Episode 258: Everyone Should Know Michael Paparo!
Aba Zions
Jazz musician and drummer
Jazz Fusion Drummer
Episode: Episode 253: Let's Get High! With Aba Zions
Brett Staska
Musician/artist guest
Episode: Episode 251: Yeehaw! With Brett Staska
Roots Shakedown
Reggae band featured on the episode
Roots Shakedown
Episode: Episode 248: Bleeps and Riddims With Roots Shakedown
Turbo Kid
Band featured on episode
Turbo Kid
Episode: Episode 247: Turbo Style! With Turbo Kid
Edwin (Eddie)
Guitarist/vocalist of Paradoll; collaborator with Snake Lounge members
Paradoll
Episode: Episode 246: Why You Need Paridol In Your Life
Heidi Merrill
Singer-songwriter featured on episode
Episode: Episode 242: As Good As It Gets With Heidi Merrill
Justin Hucker
Frontperson of The Night Sky, producer/artist advocate
The Night Sky / 561 Music School and Studio (via context)
Episode: Episode 239: Feeling Something With thenightsky
Dog Bite
Member of Dirty Crum Bums
Dirty Crum Bums
Episode: Episode 236: Crum In The Water's Warm! With Dirty Crum Bums

Hosts

Ben Childs
Host of 561 Music; central figure in local scene coverage and interview host
Hector Diaz
Co-host and show co-creator, deeply involved in local music coverage and community events

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
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    United States4 years ago

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Episodes blend music talk with festival logistics and local sponsorships, making it feel grassroots and authentic.
Hosts have strong community ties and speaker credibility in live music and DIY promotion.
Highly themed around Florida's indie scene with practical, actionable tips for artists and promoters.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 223: Why Punk Matters in 2025
Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to start putting on shows?
Begin with a small PA, be creative with venues (backyards, basements, open mic spaces), propose door-split deals, and pursue open mic hosts to create shows without excessive rent, driven by passion more than money.
Episode 223: Why Punk Matters in 2025
Q: What format do you focus on releasing (vinyl, CD, digital) and why?
Matt explains a primary focus on vinyl as the physical artifact, with occasional CD releases, while digital is often left to the bands to manage, driven by a belief in the permanence and value of physical formats.
Episode 223: Why Punk Matters in 2025
Q: Can you give us a little background about Asbestos Records and when it started?
Asbestos Records began in 1996 when Matt Flood was 16, growing from a local ska scene, organizing shows at a teen center, and releasing a compilation of friends' bands to help them get exposure in a pre-internet era.
Episode 214: Who Is Orange Blackheart?
Q: What is your biggest influence when writing and performing?
Influences span classic rock and post-punk, including The Damned, Ramones, Bee Gees, David Bowie, and a focus on storytelling through romantic yet sonically varied material.
Episode 214: Who Is Orange Blackheart?
Q: What are you doing about music releases in today's streaming world?
They plan to release music in blocks of one or two songs rather than full albums to better capture attention, with the long-term goal of releasing grouped songs and eventually an album.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 561 Music

What is 561 Music about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A locally focused music show that brings artists, bands, and venue owners from the Florida scene into candid conversations about craft, performance, and promotion. Across episodes, listeners get deep dives into instrument repair, songwriting processes, live gear and production, DIY festival planning, and the hustle of building a regional music community. The show consistently spotlights the practical realities of touring, booking, social media, and sponsorships, sprinkled with personal anecdotes and live performances that highlight a tight-knit, collaborative scene. Its standout edge is a strong, community-driven microcosm: a weekly pulse on Florida's indie and DIY circuits, with guest profiles ranging from luthiers and jazz-influenced arti... more

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Recent guests on 561 Music include:

1. Michael Paparo
2. Aba Zions
3. Brett Staska
4. Roots Shakedown
5. Turbo Kid
6. Edwin (Eddie)
7. Heidi Merrill
8. Justin Hucker

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