
Walls of Sound is an insider’s look at the hidden world of music venues—their history, inner workings, personalities, and cultural weight.Hosted by musician, writer, and entrepreneur Brian Teasley, who has played and recorded with Man or Astro-man?, The Polyphonic Spree, and St. Vincent—and who founded Birmingham’s Bottletree and now runs Saturn—and Ryan Murphy, who helped transform the St. August... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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On Part Two of our Honky Tonk case study, we pick up when the genre hits the national spotlight. We start with Urban Cowboy and Gillies in Pasadena, when a real club turned into a movie set and the movie turned into a blueprint. Neon spreads, mechani... more
In Part One of this two-part episode, we look at the honky tonk as a real place, not the cartoon version people picture today. We talk about why these bars existed and who they were for. Honky tonks were working-class spaces where people went after l... more
In Part One of this two-part episode, we look at the honky tonk as a real place, not the cartoon version people picture today. We talk about why these bars existed and who they were for. Honky tonks were working-class spaces where people went after l... more
On this episode, we explore the San Francisco post punk scene from 1978 to 1984. A brief but explosive period that emerged from the collapse of the hippie era and the city’s long history of reinvention. We look at how disillusionment, politics, and g... more
I have really enjoyed these first two episodes, and I love the overall focus of the show on smaller venues. They have been a big part of my life from Rockafellas in Columbia, SC in the 1990s (those Man or Astroman shows there were amazing!) to me and my wife wife driving the 90 minutes from SC to the 40 Watt today. Hopefully you will talk to the heroes there at some point.
One thing I would love you to talk about is how venues (should) make their spaces accessible for people with disabilities. ... more
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This podcast offers an in-depth exploration of the often-overlooked world of music venues, providing insights into their histories, operations, and significance within the cultural landscape. Hosts bring decades of personal experience within the music industry, having not only played at various venues but also founded and managed them. The conversations frequently highlight the significance of smaller venues, their role in nurturing talent, and their influence on local music scenes. Unique personal anecdotes and interviews with key figures enrich the discussions, making it an engaging listen for music lovers and industry professionals alike.
The show stands out by intertwining personal stories with industry knowledge, addressing challenges... more
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