Episode Details

In this informative episode, Pepe takes us on a journey to revisit the early days of folk punk with a focus on Pat the Bunny (Johnny Hobo) & the DIY Bandits label that released much of his music. He enlists the support of longtime friends Dani ChaoFlux & Mark Leonard who also spent time with Pat during those days. Together they explore a fascinating origin story that sparked a local community that eventually helped ignite a country wide scene. This is part 1...stay tuned for parts 2 & 3!

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HIGHLIGHTS:

• "What were you thinking?" during the early Bandit days
• Creating the Love Songs For The Apocalypse layout
• What was a typical day like at Bandits HQ back then?
• What happened to the DIY Bandits website?
• Who were the DIY Bandits?
• Remembering the first Johnny Hobo shows
• Escaping security story
• Favorite memory about Pat The Bunny
• Did the Johnny Hobo music actually reflect who Pat was?
• What was the scene like?
• Would you do it all again if you knew how it ended up going?
• We didn't use the term "folk punk" in the early days
• Folk punk bands then & now
• Touring with Johnny Hobo & the Freight Trains
• What was the folk punk scene like in CT. in the early-mid 2000's?
• What was the difference between the early shows and current day shows?
• We like ska!
• Reflecting on Pat The Bunny during the Johnny Hobo era
• Some Thoughts on the podcast

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