TLC Episode #50 BLACKTOP MOJO - "The Blacktop Sessions pt. 5"

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with John Strickland and Joe Wilson of the band LULLWATER to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how a touring band doesn't get a snow day, pre-show energy, having to put on tire socks, and how making it to the stage is the real pay off. This is a real honest look at what being on the road is like for an independent band. Touring is not all fun and games, sometimes you have to white knuckle it to the next stop... Photo: Lullwater The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with drummer FELIX GRIFFIN (Ex. D.R.I.) on a sidewalk in Las Vegas to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about life on the road, crooked managers, playing a small venue, and if the band can get into Canada. This is a seriously honest look into the crossover/thrash world from a musician who has lived it... Photo: M.O.D. Classic line Up The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX sits down with BLACKTOP MOJO members Matt James, Matt Curtis, and Nathan Gillis at the ROCK USA festival to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about playing the main stage first, avoiding the label temptation, TOOL, the new album 'Under The Sun.' and how Drake's lyrics are going to end up being the equivalent to Chinese proverbs in 50 years. Yes, there was a Drake conversation in this episode!!! Oh... and there might have been a few adult beverages consumed before, during, and after the interview because you know... whiskey! Photo: BLACKTOP MOJO The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with Artie Alexander of the band DAMN YOUR EYES to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how songs plug into people's lives, a band not trying to sound like anyone else, wanting to be the TOM PETTY of Metal, and how the song 'Ascension' was inspired by the world we live in. This is a seriously in depth look at a band wanting to make honest music... for all the right reasons. Photo: DAMN YOUR EYES The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with Rock-n-Roll comic DON JAMIESON at The Looney Bin in Bradley, IL to talk about all things comedy. Take a listen to their chat about how comedy has changed to fit the hyper sensitive world nowadays, touring with bands instead of comics, and what is in store for the future... ***This interview was recorded backstage at the Offical Dirtbag Venue Launch party 6/15/19*** Photo: Nicole Anders The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with the rock band DOLL SKIN to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about where the anger comes from, changing labels, becoming a different version of one's self on stage, the new album 'Love Is Dead And We Killed Her,' and what advice a young girl wanting to be in a band should hear. This is a seriously honest conversation with an extremely passionate band!!! Photo: Cameron Gile The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with Sal Abruscato of A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about balancing music and family, keeping the dream alive, and playing music after all these years. This is a seriously honest look into the life of being a musician, parent, and how to balance the two. Photo: A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with drummer FELIX GRIFFIN (Ex. D.R.I.) to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about what's going on with M.O.D. Classic Line Up (M.O.D.), crooked managers, how bad the music industry can be, and what "Corruptover" means. This is a seriously honest look into the crossover/thrash world from a musician who has lived it... Photo: TAG Publicity The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with BUCKCHERRY vocalist JOSH TODD to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how Hip-Hop could be what Rock & Roll was 30 years ago, Buckcherry's 20 years in the game, how WARPAINT might be the band's best album yet, and how most active rock has become G-rated and forgettable. There was even some talk about skateboarding! Photo: Eyecandy Photography The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with NOTHING MORE's Daniel Oliver in Dallas to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about social media being a weird emotional currency, what gives people the confidence to make bold statements, how it's good to have people hate you, there being some new song riffs being floated around the band, their Grammy nod experience, and how the digital world of music affects our concept of good artistry. Photo: Masen Smith The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING