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Performance Anxiety

Marc Shea
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Howard Wuelfing

Have you ever wanted to sit down with your favorite artists and talk about what happens behind the scenes? Have you wanted to hear the crazy stories about recording, touring, and creating art that we all know exist? Performance Anxiety gets those stories for you.

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Today’s guest has made a career playing with some of the most avant garde musicians in the world. But he didn’t start off with music in mind. Welcome drummer Bob Bert to the podcast. He grew up in a house that wasn’t super musical. In fact, his fathe... more

Today’s guest is almost like talking to myself from a parallel universe. Welcome Cento Threeo’s Don Cento. Don’s been creating music for decades in all kinds of ways, all kinds of styles, and in all kinds of roles. He played guitar about as seriously... more

Today’s guest began his career as a musician but worked his way behind the scenes, managing some of the biggest tours on the planet. Welcome Larry McNeny. He’s just released a book about his career as a tour manager called Blood, Guts, and No Glory. ... more

This guest is NOT a musical chameleon. He’s a Johnny Iguana. And he’s the keyboardist/pianist for Chicago’s The Claudettes. They have a jaw-dropping new album coming out in June.But we start by talking about his early work. He’s got an unusual reason... more

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Don Cento
Don Cento of Cento Threeo, jazz-influenced guitarist and producer
Cento Threeo
Episode: Don Cento (Cento Threeo)
Larry McNeny
Tour manager for Eric Clapton and the Bee Gees, author of Blood, Guts, and No Glory
Independent
Episode: Larry McNeny (Eric Clapton, Ozzy Osbourne)
Johnny Iguana
Keyboardist/pianist for The Claudettes
The Claudettes
Episode: Johnny Iguana (The Claudettes)
Daniel Rachel
Author of Isle of Noise and This Ain't Rock n Roll, Pop Music, The Swastika, & The Third Reich
Akashic Books
Episode: Daniel Rachel
Patrick Michot
Musician from Lafayette with projects including Duskseeker, Rougarou, Water Temples, Komototron, and more
Duskseeker; Memory Terminal Records; Extraterrestrial Network
Episode: Patrick Michot (Duskseeker, Rougarou)
George Usher
Stalwart of the New York City music scene, musician
Musician
Episode: George Usher
Robert Roth
Frontman of Truly
Truly
Episode: Robert Roth & Hiro Yamamoto (Truly)
Hiro Yamamoto
Guitarist of Truly and former Soundgarden member
Truly, formerly Soundgarden
Episode: Robert Roth & Hiro Yamamoto (Truly)
Scott Shea
Author and historian of Genesis-related material
Scott Shea Author
Episode: Side Projects: Genesis (w/Scott Shea & Jordon Zadorozny)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Very original and entertaining!

    "Performance Anxiety" is a captivating podcast that pulls back the curtain on the music world. By sitting down with beloved artists, it delves into the fascinating stories that unfold behind the scenes of recording, touring, and creating art. If you've ever wondered about the wild and untamed aspects of the music industry, this podcast brings those stories to life, giving you an intimate look into the thrilling world of your favorite artists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elisa Di Napoli
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • LOVED your Mark Lanegan episode!

    Marc is a terrific host. Unpretentious yet deep fan knowledge and appreciation. Easy conversational style. Glad I stumbled upon this gem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    glitterpup64
    United States4 years ago
  • Love this show!

    Marc knows and loves his music!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gene Robinson
    United States5 years ago
  • Vintage Rock Dude

    Love this podcast. Marc gets some really interesting guests on to dig into their histories. And speaking of which - there's so many episodes to work through too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not as audacious as Martha
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Smart, fun and worth your time!

    Marc has an ease with his guests that helps them open up to make the conversations as fun as they are informational!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ofe1818
    United States5 years ago

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Insightful, intimate conversations that pull back curtains on the music world.
Guests share thoughtful, longform storytelling that's both entertaining and informative.
Great for fans who want a deeper understanding of music careers and culture.
The host has a natural, easygoing style that invites openness.
Strong mix of artists and industry perspectives; consistently engaging.

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Don Cento (Cento Threeo)
Q: How did your experiences with different bands influence your approach to writing and production?
Working with Chomsky and Shibboleth exposed me to strong songwriting visions and the idea of thinking about rock songs in terms of parts, which changed how I approached writing and arrangement.
Don Cento (Cento Threeo)
Q: What point did you decide to pursue music professionally rather than as a school project?
It gradually became what I did after college; guitar consumed me from seventh grade onward, and mentors nudged me toward North Texas where the path solidified.
Larry McNeny (Eric Clapton, Ozzy Osbourne)
Q: What was one of the most memorable early experiences on the road with Clapton and Muddy Waters?
He recalls traveling Europe by train with Clapton and Muddy Waters, a telling example of the improvisational, high-stakes nature of life on legendary tours and the logistics that supported such moments.
Larry McNeny (Eric Clapton, Ozzy Osbourne)
Q: How did you transition from wanting to be a musician to becoming a tour manager, and what skills helped you succeed?
Larry explains that although he aspired to be a rock star, he found that his strength lay in coordinating people, organizing travel and gear, and keeping a crew motivated, which became the foundation of his touring career.
Johnny Iguana (The Claudettes)
Q: How did you come to join Junior Wells' band, and what did that mean for your career?
A fortuitous night after a blues jam led to an audition when the previous guitarist was out; I traveled from New York to Boston and Providence for the tryout and ended up moving to Chicago, which set the stage for my career in blues and beyond.

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This show features longform conversations with musicians and music-industry figures, exploring career journeys, creative processes, and behind-the-scenes stories from touring, recording, and publishing. Episodes often center on evolution across genres, collaboration dynamics, and the evolving music business, with a penchant for deep-dive anecdotes and thoughtful, listener-friendly storytelling. Noteworthy is the host's reputation for easygoing but insightful dialogue that invites openness, making it appealing to listeners who crave authentic, music-focused conversations and candid career reflections.

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Recent guests on Performance Anxiety include:

1. Don Cento
2. Larry McNeny
3. Johnny Iguana
4. Daniel Rachel
5. Patrick Michot
6. George Usher
7. Robert Roth
8. Hiro Yamamoto

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