WELCOME TO THE HALSHACK INDIE ROCKCAST
LEXINGTON, NC
THE NEW HOME FOR RISING TALENT AND FUTURE INDIE STARS!
We have reached over 100 indie bands and artists and growing! All with their own future "hit" songs!!
I have (strict access to exclusive bands and music) that only the Halshack is allowed to work with or promote.
Im honored to be revered with such respect in the music industry from the elites.
Heard across most major platforms Iheart, Itunes, Castbox, PlayerFM, Google Play,
Podomatic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Luminary....plus many more!
85K+ SUBSCRIBERS (we keep growing)
over 100k plays now from the podcast feed!! ...awesome folks!! You rock!
This show is played, streamed, downloaded, aired, shared or broadcasted in over 70 major US cities and 70 countries around the globe! No joke!! What can I say, people like what I do!
WOW!! THANK YOU!!
LEXINGTON, NC
THE NEW HOME FOR RISING TALENT AND FUTURE INDIE STARS!
We have reached over 100 indie bands and artists and growing! All with their own future "hit" songs!!
I have (strict access to exclusive bands and music) that only the Halshack is allowed to work with or promote.
Im honored to be revered with such respect in the music industry from the elites.
Heard across most major platforms Iheart, Itunes, Castbox, PlayerFM, Google Play,
Podomatic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Luminary....plus many more!
85K+ SUBSCRIBERS (we keep growing)
over 100k plays now from the podcast feed!! ...awesome folks!! You rock!
This show is played, streamed, downloaded, aired, shared or broadcasted in over 70 major US cities and 70 countries around the globe! No joke!! What can I say, people like what I do!
WOW!! THANK YOU!!
BRAND NEW!! 30 min music video shows like they used to in the 80's and 90's on MTV and VH1!!
Isn't Nostalgia cool?
Click the pic or the link.......
halshack.com/shackvids
Isn't Nostalgia cool?
Click the pic or the link.......
halshack.com/shackvids
Ep 19.5 (Stay Home, Don't Roam) Apr 2020 ....bonus show, music only
A year ago today I left for Nashville, TN to start a clandestine journey into growing a colossal music juggernaut out some fine talented indie bands from the "backwoods" and "unknowns" of the world!! We have succeeded in building the coolest reputation for outstanding talent! Next step...conquer! We need investors. Start building a membership to offer exclusive content for the members! Build the base we can pay the staff and the bands!! I like this plan! Maybe you will too! Drop me a line and let me know what you think! Thanks so much! Now to business at hand..lol
HOWDY PARTNERS!! HOW YA'LL DOIN'? (as we say here in the south..lol) What ya'll doin' all sitting at home like that? Act like you're saving the world or somethin' by chillin' on your keester or mowin' the grass!..lol Oh wait YOU ARE SAVING THE WORLD! THANKS SO MUCH for staying home and staying alive! ah ah ah ah Staying Aliiivvveee...oh sorry just having a little BEE GEES fun! ..lol So while your cooped up at home and need some cool music to get you through your day then look no further than this "virus" free eargasm.
The CORONA VIRUS might have us all preoccupied at the moment but we all need music to turn too during these dark and uncertain times. I got a "cue" from Dave Cruttendan (owner of Discover Unsigned in the UK) from his facebook post about putting together a "hit" song virus playlist and well I was already strumming my brain on this idea anyway. Thanks Dave for the push as well as the new video channel SHACKVIDS was inspired by Dave as well yet I was already on this in my brain...lol I think Dave and I are just cut from the same cloth and on the same page. He's a bright dude and a good friend who helps so much with the indie music scene in the UK. So does Tizz Shearer too over at XRP!! You guys are the best!!
SO these song titles all have to do with some "Quarantine Blues" which was going to be the original name but I just thought that was too dark and its not all dark music. Anyway the song titles as usual were perfectly timed for yet another world event. These were the logical choices for song titles and for the rotation timing of most of these tracks AAANNDDD it perfectly fits with today's world theme. I cant make this stuff up folks.. I swear!
I pick songs based on rotation and theme then I start forming the play patterns by flow and genre, the kicker is the songs are the logical choice for that show but the songs have not been played recently or hardly at all or it was just time to kick that one back out again. Its just eerie and the subject matter will fit the timing. I don't plan this stuff folks. Lately Ive been taking cues from my show and life and just roll with it and its panning out to be a blast!!
Song Titles..I was gonna make a story with them but I think alot of this is just too damn funny and "more to make light heart of our lockdown blues" not to make light of the travesty that has destroyed so many lives and family members hearts. HALSHACK is very sorry for your loss if any of my listeners have been affected by Covid-19. My prayers go out to you and your loved ones.
Have fun folks! You can find all my shows at ROCKCASTS page or any music service except for SPOTIFY.
Check out the new VH1 or MTV style videos shows over at SHACKVIDS page Halshack.com/shackvids
Find everything at my website including the playlist for this show at SHACKLISTS!
A year ago today I left for Nashville, TN to start a clandestine journey into growing a colossal music juggernaut out some fine talented indie bands from the "backwoods" and "unknowns" of the world!! We have succeeded in building the coolest reputation for outstanding talent! Next step...conquer! We need investors. Start building a membership to offer exclusive content for the members! Build the base we can pay the staff and the bands!! I like this plan! Maybe you will too! Drop me a line and let me know what you think! Thanks so much! Now to business at hand..lol
HOWDY PARTNERS!! HOW YA'LL DOIN'? (as we say here in the south..lol) What ya'll doin' all sitting at home like that? Act like you're saving the world or somethin' by chillin' on your keester or mowin' the grass!..lol Oh wait YOU ARE SAVING THE WORLD! THANKS SO MUCH for staying home and staying alive! ah ah ah ah Staying Aliiivvveee...oh sorry just having a little BEE GEES fun! ..lol So while your cooped up at home and need some cool music to get you through your day then look no further than this "virus" free eargasm.
The CORONA VIRUS might have us all preoccupied at the moment but we all need music to turn too during these dark and uncertain times. I got a "cue" from Dave Cruttendan (owner of Discover Unsigned in the UK) from his facebook post about putting together a "hit" song virus playlist and well I was already strumming my brain on this idea anyway. Thanks Dave for the push as well as the new video channel SHACKVIDS was inspired by Dave as well yet I was already on this in my brain...lol I think Dave and I are just cut from the same cloth and on the same page. He's a bright dude and a good friend who helps so much with the indie music scene in the UK. So does Tizz Shearer too over at XRP!! You guys are the best!!
SO these song titles all have to do with some "Quarantine Blues" which was going to be the original name but I just thought that was too dark and its not all dark music. Anyway the song titles as usual were perfectly timed for yet another world event. These were the logical choices for song titles and for the rotation timing of most of these tracks AAANNDDD it perfectly fits with today's world theme. I cant make this stuff up folks.. I swear!
I pick songs based on rotation and theme then I start forming the play patterns by flow and genre, the kicker is the songs are the logical choice for that show but the songs have not been played recently or hardly at all or it was just time to kick that one back out again. Its just eerie and the subject matter will fit the timing. I don't plan this stuff folks. Lately Ive been taking cues from my show and life and just roll with it and its panning out to be a blast!!
Song Titles..I was gonna make a story with them but I think alot of this is just too damn funny and "more to make light heart of our lockdown blues" not to make light of the travesty that has destroyed so many lives and family members hearts. HALSHACK is very sorry for your loss if any of my listeners have been affected by Covid-19. My prayers go out to you and your loved ones.
Have fun folks! You can find all my shows at ROCKCASTS page or any music service except for SPOTIFY.
Check out the new VH1 or MTV style videos shows over at SHACKVIDS page Halshack.com/shackvids
Find everything at my website including the playlist for this show at SHACKLISTS!
HAPPY ST. PATTIES DAY!! Not very happy I know with this invisible enemy lurking around. Lets trade those frowns for a crown and let the KINGS of indie music be heard!....Just kidding..lol, but they are all really great bands!! Just listen for yourself and you will agree!
In this episode you will hear all bands and artists that have had a review from our excellent staff of professional bloggers and former major record label scouts! Its ep 19.5 (Crewsin' and Musin')
Well folks the "WHISTLE KING" has blown his siren that everyone needs to "STAND BACK" and take a long hard look at our lives because "EVERYTHING WILL CHANGE". So "WHILE WE WAIT" for our meds to be restocked and a vaccine to be generated lets all have some "VITAMIN K" to get the body healthy again so we can get this "PRICELESS" world moving again after the virus has run its course. We will all need to "GET UP" off the couch from watching Netflix and Disney+ as well as rebound out of video game la-la land once life gets back to normal, whatever the new normal will be. There should be plenty of "GASOLINE" around for your trip back to work and your errands too. Will all be feeling "BETTER OFF" in the future not feeling like this is a "PLACE I WAS BEFORE" all this started so we can be prepared if it returns. more to this story later....
Just wanted to get this published!
As always find us on my most major music services or my website
In this episode you will hear all bands and artists that have had a review from our excellent staff of professional bloggers and former major record label scouts! Its ep 19.5 (Crewsin' and Musin')
Well folks the "WHISTLE KING" has blown his siren that everyone needs to "STAND BACK" and take a long hard look at our lives because "EVERYTHING WILL CHANGE". So "WHILE WE WAIT" for our meds to be restocked and a vaccine to be generated lets all have some "VITAMIN K" to get the body healthy again so we can get this "PRICELESS" world moving again after the virus has run its course. We will all need to "GET UP" off the couch from watching Netflix and Disney+ as well as rebound out of video game la-la land once life gets back to normal, whatever the new normal will be. There should be plenty of "GASOLINE" around for your trip back to work and your errands too. Will all be feeling "BETTER OFF" in the future not feeling like this is a "PLACE I WAS BEFORE" all this started so we can be prepared if it returns. more to this story later....
Just wanted to get this published!
As always find us on my most major music services or my website
NEW MUSIC AND NEW BAND EXPLOSION!!
Brand new Season 3 reboot pt2!!!
Ep 19 (Precious Hearts)
New retooled version 2 (3-5-20) get it now! Cleaned up my audio, added a new song, "enhanced" the audio for Monster, fixed an issue with Secret Social Club and the band Asking Alexandria that was a misunderstanding from a bio I read. I cut 5 mins of my banter to streamline the show, added a couple small bits I missed and polished it off with sped up breaks. Its a whole new show in essence and the show it should have been to begin with!! Have fun!
Well folks, its still February (the month of LOVE) for one last day but its never too late to spread the message of music and good vibes. This show was meant to be out before cupid flung his arrow but it didn't work out and as you listen to the show you will know why. Things had to play out the way they did for some very important music and new bands to make their way on to my radar literally up until the day (Feb 28th) when I started recording.
AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS has a world premiere of their brand new stellar track "Why are We Here" (just released on the 28th???...crazy!!) on this episode as well as a double mystery spotlight featuring 2 different bands. We got tons of new rock bands including one that just dropped their new track this week! Heck yeah!! Their name is SECRET SOCIAL CLUB!
SHOW CORRECTION!! I made a remark in the show that a former member of Asking Alexandria is in SECRET SOCIAL CLUB. Well thats not true, they are friends and he helped put this band together but hes not in it, Their BIO was confusing and it wasnt clear on that subject. I feel very ashamed of this mistake.
We got new rock rock South Carolina and Georgia as well as new tracks from some of our returning faves and new artists as well making their debut on this 2 hour HALSHACKGANZA!!
So much great news!! DEEZER will be adding my show hopefully soon and a new radio station from the US has found me on their horizon. 102.9 The Blazing Rock FM will soon be airing the Shack!!
Thanks so much! Catch the bonus ep 19.5 "Music is Love"!!
Find the Halshack on all your favorite music services or a radio station near you!!
Brand new Season 3 reboot pt2!!!
Ep 19 (Precious Hearts)
New retooled version 2 (3-5-20) get it now! Cleaned up my audio, added a new song, "enhanced" the audio for Monster, fixed an issue with Secret Social Club and the band Asking Alexandria that was a misunderstanding from a bio I read. I cut 5 mins of my banter to streamline the show, added a couple small bits I missed and polished it off with sped up breaks. Its a whole new show in essence and the show it should have been to begin with!! Have fun!
Well folks, its still February (the month of LOVE) for one last day but its never too late to spread the message of music and good vibes. This show was meant to be out before cupid flung his arrow but it didn't work out and as you listen to the show you will know why. Things had to play out the way they did for some very important music and new bands to make their way on to my radar literally up until the day (Feb 28th) when I started recording.
AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS has a world premiere of their brand new stellar track "Why are We Here" (just released on the 28th???...crazy!!) on this episode as well as a double mystery spotlight featuring 2 different bands. We got tons of new rock bands including one that just dropped their new track this week! Heck yeah!! Their name is SECRET SOCIAL CLUB!
SHOW CORRECTION!! I made a remark in the show that a former member of Asking Alexandria is in SECRET SOCIAL CLUB. Well thats not true, they are friends and he helped put this band together but hes not in it, Their BIO was confusing and it wasnt clear on that subject. I feel very ashamed of this mistake.
We got new rock rock South Carolina and Georgia as well as new tracks from some of our returning faves and new artists as well making their debut on this 2 hour HALSHACKGANZA!!
So much great news!! DEEZER will be adding my show hopefully soon and a new radio station from the US has found me on their horizon. 102.9 The Blazing Rock FM will soon be airing the Shack!!
Thanks so much! Catch the bonus ep 19.5 "Music is Love"!!
Find the Halshack on all your favorite music services or a radio station near you!!
New Music and New Band Alert! Brand new songs! Ep 19.5 (Music is Love) bonus show, music only
Get lots of new stuff plus more PREACHERVAN!! Have fun loving all this music and great tunes.
For the LOVE of music and all things heart worthy!! Music and love comes in all shapes and sizes. Find out how big your heart is and what it means to you right here on this ride of love, hurt and all things in between.
Find us on all major music outlets!
Go listen to Precious Hearts Ep 19 Main show
Thanks so much for enjoying the sow and becoming a fan!
Get lots of new stuff plus more PREACHERVAN!! Have fun loving all this music and great tunes.
For the LOVE of music and all things heart worthy!! Music and love comes in all shapes and sizes. Find out how big your heart is and what it means to you right here on this ride of love, hurt and all things in between.
Find us on all major music outlets!
Go listen to Precious Hearts Ep 19 Main show
Thanks so much for enjoying the sow and becoming a fan!
Shackstars series (The Scars of Triton) Jan 2020
(Best of power rock bands Triton and Scars Remain) from Charlotte NC.
These fellas have been important part of the Halshack early on in my career! I was extremely pleased to have this camp in my corner. Several years ago Triton released full digital/cd album "First Orbit". After a few years of touring the band hit a HUGE snag in the production of their 2nd release and the band went on hiatus. Chris Rich singer landed an important new job and Jim Clardy drummer went to drum for BUSH cover band "GLYCERINE". Just saw them in Greensboro recently at Welcome to Grungeboro at the Blind Tiger!
In the meantime, the guitarist Kyle Spidel and bassist Andy Allen found a couple more great musicians to take up the reigns and form another fantastic harder more metal/rock band named Scars Remain. Scars has been tearing it up and playing some big festivals and garnering radio play. Fast forward Summer 2019 and finally "Last Orbit" was finished and ready for release and Triton is back in business.
The cd is JUST stellar and in my opinion these 2 rock bands are the best bands to EVER come out of NC. PRISON BREAK is one of the best rock songs I've heard in my life! TRUTH!! Look for them sometime this year to share the headline stage with Spaceship Days at my first ever SHACKFEST in High Point, NC at AFTER HOURS CLUB!
Stay tuned to here for all the details on the Shackfest!!
Find more great Halshack episodes on all major platforms!!
Tracks at Shacklists
(Best of power rock bands Triton and Scars Remain) from Charlotte NC.
These fellas have been important part of the Halshack early on in my career! I was extremely pleased to have this camp in my corner. Several years ago Triton released full digital/cd album "First Orbit". After a few years of touring the band hit a HUGE snag in the production of their 2nd release and the band went on hiatus. Chris Rich singer landed an important new job and Jim Clardy drummer went to drum for BUSH cover band "GLYCERINE". Just saw them in Greensboro recently at Welcome to Grungeboro at the Blind Tiger!
In the meantime, the guitarist Kyle Spidel and bassist Andy Allen found a couple more great musicians to take up the reigns and form another fantastic harder more metal/rock band named Scars Remain. Scars has been tearing it up and playing some big festivals and garnering radio play. Fast forward Summer 2019 and finally "Last Orbit" was finished and ready for release and Triton is back in business.
The cd is JUST stellar and in my opinion these 2 rock bands are the best bands to EVER come out of NC. PRISON BREAK is one of the best rock songs I've heard in my life! TRUTH!! Look for them sometime this year to share the headline stage with Spaceship Days at my first ever SHACKFEST in High Point, NC at AFTER HOURS CLUB!
Stay tuned to here for all the details on the Shackfest!!
Find more great Halshack episodes on all major platforms!!
Tracks at Shacklists
New Music Alert!! New Music Alert!!
The name of the game is music fun and this show aims to do just that! Gets its name right everytime! We got new music from 4 artists including a brand new band to the show! JEREMY POLAND coming all the way from the blustery cold south pole with his track "Antarctica" More new tunes from the Starving Artists, Lighthouse and the very wearable Paper Jackets!
Its a show dealing with names of places, people, months on the calendar and even a highway road name (well..number)..lol
Enjoy my name show for my name is not the Halshack!!
Find it on all streaming services!
The name of the game is music fun and this show aims to do just that! Gets its name right everytime! We got new music from 4 artists including a brand new band to the show! JEREMY POLAND coming all the way from the blustery cold south pole with his track "Antarctica" More new tunes from the Starving Artists, Lighthouse and the very wearable Paper Jackets!
Its a show dealing with names of places, people, months on the calendar and even a highway road name (well..number)..lol
Enjoy my name show for my name is not the Halshack!!
Find it on all streaming services!
Its POPIFY 5 (Spotify Exclusive)!! Only the best music makes a Popify episode and this may be the best one yet! Certainly the longest and chocked full of pop infused styles across several different genres. I will not double up on songs in these shows. Each Popify episode contains exclusive music that can only be heard in these episodes. Somewhere in each show there is a hidden gem or 2 or 3 that you will only find in this series and no where else in my podcast feed shows. Very rarely will you even hear a same artist in this series.
Well folks "In Spite of It All" we made it!! 5 years down over 100 artists, over 50 episodes including 6 Spotify exclusive shows. Over 400 individual potential hit songs have been played or aired! Over 70k subscribers and growing including plays and broadcasts from over 70 major US markets and over 70 countries have enjoyed the Halshack universe and musical empire. This is how "Legends Are Made" folks! Start BIG with a grass roots movement by not getting involved with "Bad Company" and finding good people to help grow your plight!
"Schools Out" for the winter break and while everyone is enjoying their "Fortunes" of Christmas gifts and holiday cheer, you should not take for granted your "Beautiful Life". "I Cant Be" your property but I can be your good time in the car and "Everything Will Be Alright" with the Halshack in tow as you have "No Walls" around you in search of "Something More" from your musical experience.
Its now "Time" for the show to expand and open its doors for business as we ride the "Rising Tide" for the "Coming Attraction" that has not yet shown "Who" that person is that will help me grow to the next level whether it be a new woman in my life or a new partner. I shall have "Faith" that this new partnership or love interest or both will be a match made in Heaven as I hope we "Belong Together" and won't be feeling very "Green" today as Johnny!
Look for a new named based show coming to the main feed in January (The Name Game) dealing with song titles with names of people, places, roads or months. Goes along well with the Living Wilds bonus show just released. All subjects covering people, animals, and nature.
Enjoy all the shows at Spotify or anywhere on the web!!
Well folks "In Spite of It All" we made it!! 5 years down over 100 artists, over 50 episodes including 6 Spotify exclusive shows. Over 400 individual potential hit songs have been played or aired! Over 70k subscribers and growing including plays and broadcasts from over 70 major US markets and over 70 countries have enjoyed the Halshack universe and musical empire. This is how "Legends Are Made" folks! Start BIG with a grass roots movement by not getting involved with "Bad Company" and finding good people to help grow your plight!
"Schools Out" for the winter break and while everyone is enjoying their "Fortunes" of Christmas gifts and holiday cheer, you should not take for granted your "Beautiful Life". "I Cant Be" your property but I can be your good time in the car and "Everything Will Be Alright" with the Halshack in tow as you have "No Walls" around you in search of "Something More" from your musical experience.
Its now "Time" for the show to expand and open its doors for business as we ride the "Rising Tide" for the "Coming Attraction" that has not yet shown "Who" that person is that will help me grow to the next level whether it be a new woman in my life or a new partner. I shall have "Faith" that this new partnership or love interest or both will be a match made in Heaven as I hope we "Belong Together" and won't be feeling very "Green" today as Johnny!
Look for a new named based show coming to the main feed in January (The Name Game) dealing with song titles with names of people, places, roads or months. Goes along well with the Living Wilds bonus show just released. All subjects covering people, animals, and nature.
Enjoy all the shows at Spotify or anywhere on the web!!
Merry Christmas everyone!! Giving you the gift of music Halshack style!! The Living Wilds is all about people, animals and nature. We all live as one on this giant rock of a planet we call home.
As Halshack looks forward to brighter days for the show we also look forward to philanthropy of the highest order by helping all walks of life coexist as one and make sure we are doing our duty to protect mother Earth from all dangers the Living Wilds can present by helping nature to not be consumed by human neglect.
We are all Gods creatures and the planet as well. He gave us this planet so we could have life and eat of the fruits and labors we all contribute too. Lets not forget what provides for us and care for her so she continues to thrive all mankind! Find the Halshack on all major music services!! Thanks again folks for rockin' the Halshack! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Happy Holidays to everyone!!
As Halshack looks forward to brighter days for the show we also look forward to philanthropy of the highest order by helping all walks of life coexist as one and make sure we are doing our duty to protect mother Earth from all dangers the Living Wilds can present by helping nature to not be consumed by human neglect.
We are all Gods creatures and the planet as well. He gave us this planet so we could have life and eat of the fruits and labors we all contribute too. Lets not forget what provides for us and care for her so she continues to thrive all mankind! Find the Halshack on all major music services!! Thanks again folks for rockin' the Halshack! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Happy Holidays to everyone!!
Ep 18 (LIGHT MY FIRE TOO) Dec 2019 --Season 3 reboot
ALL new artists!! All new bands!! All new songs!!
ALL new artists!! All new bands!! All new songs!!
DISCLAIMER...PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED!! (please read below)
ALL NEW MUSIC AND BANDS ALERT!!
5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!
50th episode released in total!!
Ep 18 (Light My Fire TOO)...Dec 2019! Season 3 reboot!!
DISCLAIMER...PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED!! (end of the show)
I was a little "loose" with my language this show (just having fun!) and there's a new Euro band (PAPYLLON) with some adult content!
I had to at least warn you that the HALSHACK "grew up" this show, now its time to "blow up" and start work on the next level of my entertainment juggernaut!
ALL NEW BANDS AND MUSIC!!--read below
SPECIAL DEBUT RETURN to the scene in 6 YEARS...
EMILY MORRIS (American Idol Season 11)..."absolutely pristine angelic vocal"
Debuting new bands and artists LIGHTHOUSE, PAPYLLON, SARAH LIGHTMAN,BRANDON BASSIR, FUTURE SELVES, AMANDA COOKSEY, ROB GEORG, DUSTIN WUTSCHKE collab track (with Halshack and Christina Soto) and MIKE BAUER (ooooooh... very smooth track named "Wild")
New tracks from SAM TINNESZ and LOW BODIES and round it out with a couple returning powerhouse "hits" from Spanish rocker JACK BISONTE and talented producer JAEM.
LOOK FOLKS!! I'm just having a little fun here with my show and the subject matter. Anyone who knows me and has been long time fans of the show knows that my LUCK and TIMING has been that of LEGENDS and my LIFE and SHOW are truly CONNECTED and INTERTWINED in more ways that I can count or even begin to understand. My friends and family knows that I have been trying to DATE (since the CRASH of my life in February 2019) at every turn with no luck so I thought I'd see if anyone listening might want to give it a shot and get to know me a little bit. I'm being a little MUCH in the show I know...LOL. I felt good making this show and everyone knows I like to pick and joke around! I'm not conceited in anyway I was just having a lot of fun this show being Mr. Dashing and playing off the song titles and subject matter!
HALSHACK is a persona, its me, but its not really ME. I'm keyed up, talking like a radio presenter, stuff like that is for the show!
I've got the burning passion desire for ROMANCE, FUN, ADVENTURE, LOVE and MUSIC and PASSION for life and all things fun and humorous! Anything I can do to help better human kind and it starts with tiny gifts of good music to help soothe your soul. I'll move on to BIGGER and BETTER gifts to humanity as I gain stature. It's time ladies for me to start the journey for my future life. I'm looking for a lady who might have some interest in my life and would like to get to know my heart. I would LOVE to know yours! I'm easy to talk too and approach. I can talk about anything and am interested in EVERYTHING! But surefire way to connect is to talk about the show and bands and music and if you're a special lady singer, well we just may be two peas in a pod..lol
I've got a HUGE HEART to give and want mine spoken to or better yet SUNG TO!!...lol
As usual its ALL about TIMING with me and it just so happens to be that time in my life when I'm ready for the next phase and I'm beginning to understand what type of woman I need in my life and that would be a passionate woman that's in the business or can be in the business like a SINGER/Actress/Model maybe the right kind of model that's ambitious and driven or a P.R. person. (I really kind of feel the singer/musician/writer/blogger vibe maybe) and this show of course would happen to line up with that in my life and most of the song titles being about loving a woman or just meeting the right one at this time. I cant help the timing. Its no surprise I'm single, I've mentioned the terrible effects my life have endured over the last year in past episodes. But now I'm ready to move on. Its the ONLY time I've ever USED my show to talk to women and I will never again. If this works and I find the right woman to move forward then that prevents me from wasting my time with the wrong one and stagnating my life, there would be no need to play to the ladies hearts again because I'll be happy in LOVE (I hope) and ON MY WAY. PLUS its just the subject matter of the show, again all about timing. Wasn't my plan, just worked out that way!
"these are song titles from the show"..I like to play around with titles from the show and make paragraphs with them
I AM looking for MY "Little Queen on Fire" that could be the brightest "Shining Star" of my life! I'm hoping I can at least chat with a special woman to see where it might lead! Take a leap of faith with me and lets break the ice with a little heat and maybe there might be "Something in the Air" and we "Catch Fire" so we might hit that special frequency and we're talkin' all night long! Don't know unless we try ladies.
I'm easy to find (Facebook, Twitter, Halshack contact page at website) and I'm "Easygoing", that's just me..lol
Find the Halshack on all major music services and also of course the show website!!
FATE STORY...100% real!!
Halshack.com/fate-story
ALL NEW MUSIC AND BANDS ALERT!!
5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!
50th episode released in total!!
Ep 18 (Light My Fire TOO)...Dec 2019! Season 3 reboot!!
DISCLAIMER...PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED!! (end of the show)
I was a little "loose" with my language this show (just having fun!) and there's a new Euro band (PAPYLLON) with some adult content!
I had to at least warn you that the HALSHACK "grew up" this show, now its time to "blow up" and start work on the next level of my entertainment juggernaut!
ALL NEW BANDS AND MUSIC!!--read below
SPECIAL DEBUT RETURN to the scene in 6 YEARS...
EMILY MORRIS (American Idol Season 11)..."absolutely pristine angelic vocal"
Debuting new bands and artists LIGHTHOUSE, PAPYLLON, SARAH LIGHTMAN,BRANDON BASSIR, FUTURE SELVES, AMANDA COOKSEY, ROB GEORG, DUSTIN WUTSCHKE collab track (with Halshack and Christina Soto) and MIKE BAUER (ooooooh... very smooth track named "Wild")
New tracks from SAM TINNESZ and LOW BODIES and round it out with a couple returning powerhouse "hits" from Spanish rocker JACK BISONTE and talented producer JAEM.
LOOK FOLKS!! I'm just having a little fun here with my show and the subject matter. Anyone who knows me and has been long time fans of the show knows that my LUCK and TIMING has been that of LEGENDS and my LIFE and SHOW are truly CONNECTED and INTERTWINED in more ways that I can count or even begin to understand. My friends and family knows that I have been trying to DATE (since the CRASH of my life in February 2019) at every turn with no luck so I thought I'd see if anyone listening might want to give it a shot and get to know me a little bit. I'm being a little MUCH in the show I know...LOL. I felt good making this show and everyone knows I like to pick and joke around! I'm not conceited in anyway I was just having a lot of fun this show being Mr. Dashing and playing off the song titles and subject matter!
HALSHACK is a persona, its me, but its not really ME. I'm keyed up, talking like a radio presenter, stuff like that is for the show!
I've got the burning passion desire for ROMANCE, FUN, ADVENTURE, LOVE and MUSIC and PASSION for life and all things fun and humorous! Anything I can do to help better human kind and it starts with tiny gifts of good music to help soothe your soul. I'll move on to BIGGER and BETTER gifts to humanity as I gain stature. It's time ladies for me to start the journey for my future life. I'm looking for a lady who might have some interest in my life and would like to get to know my heart. I would LOVE to know yours! I'm easy to talk too and approach. I can talk about anything and am interested in EVERYTHING! But surefire way to connect is to talk about the show and bands and music and if you're a special lady singer, well we just may be two peas in a pod..lol
I've got a HUGE HEART to give and want mine spoken to or better yet SUNG TO!!...lol
As usual its ALL about TIMING with me and it just so happens to be that time in my life when I'm ready for the next phase and I'm beginning to understand what type of woman I need in my life and that would be a passionate woman that's in the business or can be in the business like a SINGER/Actress/Model maybe the right kind of model that's ambitious and driven or a P.R. person. (I really kind of feel the singer/musician/writer/blogger vibe maybe) and this show of course would happen to line up with that in my life and most of the song titles being about loving a woman or just meeting the right one at this time. I cant help the timing. Its no surprise I'm single, I've mentioned the terrible effects my life have endured over the last year in past episodes. But now I'm ready to move on. Its the ONLY time I've ever USED my show to talk to women and I will never again. If this works and I find the right woman to move forward then that prevents me from wasting my time with the wrong one and stagnating my life, there would be no need to play to the ladies hearts again because I'll be happy in LOVE (I hope) and ON MY WAY. PLUS its just the subject matter of the show, again all about timing. Wasn't my plan, just worked out that way!
"these are song titles from the show"..I like to play around with titles from the show and make paragraphs with them
I AM looking for MY "Little Queen on Fire" that could be the brightest "Shining Star" of my life! I'm hoping I can at least chat with a special woman to see where it might lead! Take a leap of faith with me and lets break the ice with a little heat and maybe there might be "Something in the Air" and we "Catch Fire" so we might hit that special frequency and we're talkin' all night long! Don't know unless we try ladies.
I'm easy to find (Facebook, Twitter, Halshack contact page at website) and I'm "Easygoing", that's just me..lol
Find the Halshack on all major music services and also of course the show website!!
FATE STORY...100% real!!
Halshack.com/fate-story
MY LIFE AND SHOW ARE WAY MORE INTERMINGLED THAN THEY SHOULD BE!! ...LOL
READ THIS FANATICAL STORY ABOUT HOW I CAME TO BE AND WHY MY SHOW IS TAKING OFF!!
I LIVE A LIFE OF SYNCHRONICITY!
NOOOO....I don't know how (lol) or even understand why but I just do! I'm destined for something great and to contribute to the world as best as I can by helping indie artists and any other downtrodden!
I SPENT SEVERAL HOURS TYPING THIS UP, MOST OF THIS STORY CAN BE SUPPORTED BY (FACTS) ON MY COMPUTER ABOUT DATES, EMAILS, AND I HAVE QUITE A FEW CLOSE FRIENDS WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH ME SINCE DAY 1 OF THE SHOW AND OTHERS WHO HAVE BEEN A ROCK SOLID PART OF MY LIFE FOR THE LAST COUPE YEARS AND HAVE SEEN ALL THIS EVOLVE IN FRONT OF THEM AS WELL!!
EVERYTHING IN THIS STORY IS 100% TRUE!!
Click below or find FATE STORY in the menu.....
www.halshack.com/fate-story
READ THIS FANATICAL STORY ABOUT HOW I CAME TO BE AND WHY MY SHOW IS TAKING OFF!!
I LIVE A LIFE OF SYNCHRONICITY!
NOOOO....I don't know how (lol) or even understand why but I just do! I'm destined for something great and to contribute to the world as best as I can by helping indie artists and any other downtrodden!
I SPENT SEVERAL HOURS TYPING THIS UP, MOST OF THIS STORY CAN BE SUPPORTED BY (FACTS) ON MY COMPUTER ABOUT DATES, EMAILS, AND I HAVE QUITE A FEW CLOSE FRIENDS WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH ME SINCE DAY 1 OF THE SHOW AND OTHERS WHO HAVE BEEN A ROCK SOLID PART OF MY LIFE FOR THE LAST COUPE YEARS AND HAVE SEEN ALL THIS EVOLVE IN FRONT OF THEM AS WELL!!
EVERYTHING IN THIS STORY IS 100% TRUE!!
Click below or find FATE STORY in the menu.....
www.halshack.com/fate-story
Gotta love PARTNERS especially when they are a famous producer!!
THUG LIFE BABY!!
THUG LIFE BABY!!
MORE PRESS FOLKS!!
Just got CURATED by PODCHASER for October (We're at the top of October) by Audible Feast!!
Heck yeah baby! Thanks so much. I really appreciate all the love and support!!
PODCHASER list....
https://www.podchaser.com/lists/Audible-Feasts-Fall-Faves-107Zzr3GCr?fbclid=IwAR0Jyq4JhspTcedavHs_n_Nf5WGGllcqvlsdqWWDUxENZcuwriYQmi9L0L4
They picked up Ep 15.5 Indie Flavors! Stream or download here!
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/halshack/episodes/2019-07-19T02_55_19-07_00
Just got CURATED by PODCHASER for October (We're at the top of October) by Audible Feast!!
Heck yeah baby! Thanks so much. I really appreciate all the love and support!!
PODCHASER list....
https://www.podchaser.com/lists/Audible-Feasts-Fall-Faves-107Zzr3GCr?fbclid=IwAR0Jyq4JhspTcedavHs_n_Nf5WGGllcqvlsdqWWDUxENZcuwriYQmi9L0L4
They picked up Ep 15.5 Indie Flavors! Stream or download here!
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/halshack/episodes/2019-07-19T02_55_19-07_00
(PLAYER FM) has awarded the show
20 PODCAST OF THE DAY awards!!
We won for LUCKY 13, TIMESTITCHERS, LOST -N- SPACE, ROCK AGES, INDIE FLAVORS, MYSTERY SHACKLIGHTS,
CAROLINA FOOTSTOMPIN', NARROW PLAINS--(Shackstars series) and NARROW PLAINS interview, WEST COAST WONDERS, POPIFY 2, Ep 1 (throwback), Ep 18 (season 3 reboot), Ep 2 (throwback),The Living Wilds, Popify 3, The Scars of Triton, Throwback ep 3 , Popify 5, and most recently for Crewsin' and Musin'
You guys are the best!!
HALSHACK would like to thank PLAYER FM for their undying support!!
Just got on to INSTAGRAM. Help me build my account!
Follow me please. Thank you!!
Follow me please. Thank you!!
Halshack is a supporter of Autism Speaks and Autism Radio!
Well the news just gets better folks!!
Top 15 Podcasts on the Planet by FEEDSPOT
Look what I just been awarded with and its not lightly handed out either.
Here's the criteria they used to determine this outcome straight from the website!
Im so honored folks, thank you!!
Top 15 Indie Music Audio Podcasts & Radio You Must Subscribe and Listen to in 2019
The Best Indie Music Podcasts from thousands of Indie Music Podcasts on the web using search and social metrics. Subscribe to these audio podcasts because they are actively working to educate, inspire, and empower their readers with frequent updates and high-quality episodes.
These podcasts are ranked based on following criteria
link to blog
https://blog.feedspot.com/indie_music_podcasts/
Top 15 Podcasts on the Planet by FEEDSPOT
Look what I just been awarded with and its not lightly handed out either.
Here's the criteria they used to determine this outcome straight from the website!
Im so honored folks, thank you!!
Top 15 Indie Music Audio Podcasts & Radio You Must Subscribe and Listen to in 2019
The Best Indie Music Podcasts from thousands of Indie Music Podcasts on the web using search and social metrics. Subscribe to these audio podcasts because they are actively working to educate, inspire, and empower their readers with frequent updates and high-quality episodes.
These podcasts are ranked based on following criteria
- Google reputation and Google search ranking
- Influence and popularity on Facebook, twitter and other social media sites
- Quality and consistency of episodes.
- Feedspot’s editorial team and expert review
link to blog
https://blog.feedspot.com/indie_music_podcasts/
HIRE MY EXCLUSIVE PARTY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!!
ONE OF A KIND SHOW THAT ONLY THE HALSHACK CAN OFFER!!
ONE OF A KIND SHOW THAT ONLY THE HALSHACK CAN OFFER!!
NEW BANDS!! NEW SONGS!! ALERT!!
This time around, I bring you GLOBAL GROOVES! Rounding out the last of the location series we leave the grand ole' USA and Canada for the wild blue yonder..lol Covering the rest of Halshack's acts from across the world! As I usually boast, this is some of the best talent out there folks!
Keep your ears ready for the new Season 3 Ep 18 reboot coming in December! "LIGHT MY FIRE TOO" featuring a whole slew of new bands/artists and new songs to cozy up to a fire to or feel the fire passion burning inside like a bright light of sunshine!
DISCLAIMER-- The 2 new bands at the top of the flier will be featured in a prominant way with new music from them as well in EP 18. I will not be releasing the names of the bands or the songs from these 2 acts until after the release of 18.
Ep 18.5 (Burning Bright) will be the bonus show!!
Find the Halshack on most major music services!!
Thanks for being a fan and supporting all these great indie acts. It really means alot. I appreciate it and so do the artists!
This time around, I bring you GLOBAL GROOVES! Rounding out the last of the location series we leave the grand ole' USA and Canada for the wild blue yonder..lol Covering the rest of Halshack's acts from across the world! As I usually boast, this is some of the best talent out there folks!
Keep your ears ready for the new Season 3 Ep 18 reboot coming in December! "LIGHT MY FIRE TOO" featuring a whole slew of new bands/artists and new songs to cozy up to a fire to or feel the fire passion burning inside like a bright light of sunshine!
DISCLAIMER-- The 2 new bands at the top of the flier will be featured in a prominant way with new music from them as well in EP 18. I will not be releasing the names of the bands or the songs from these 2 acts until after the release of 18.
Ep 18.5 (Burning Bright) will be the bonus show!!
Find the Halshack on most major music services!!
Thanks for being a fan and supporting all these great indie acts. It really means alot. I appreciate it and so do the artists!
OH YEAH!! TIME FOR PARTNERS!! THANKS FOR COMING ABOARD DUSTIN!!
Click the pics below will take you to his
(DBW Media website) and (Drooble account) and (Facebook page)
Click the pics below will take you to his
(DBW Media website) and (Drooble account) and (Facebook page)
Dustin Wutschke and I have become pretty good pals lately. We found each other on Drooble. Turns out our lives share alot of similarities AAAANNDDD we even have the same birthday!! Just weird but coincidence, I think not. I think its all part of the master plan for the Halshack to succeed and Dustin too as we tackle the music industry as the dastardly duo!
Mixing and mastering are his game while I bring the knowledge of finesse and nuances. We built this track together for our first collaboration with Christina Soto belting out a powerful vocal. Probably be a good club track to spin up at a party!
Dustin is working on some cool projects with a very special young lady from the Caribbean I found on Drooble back at Mothers Day! Her name is Lucia Banfield and boy we will they have a surprise for you. Lucia is an absolutely ace brilliant singer at the top of the game. Its gonna be neat to see what her jazzy style and smooth delivery can conjure up with Dustin W. behind the scenes!
Be looking forward to one of their tracks making my show in the future for world wide release!
Mixing and mastering are his game while I bring the knowledge of finesse and nuances. We built this track together for our first collaboration with Christina Soto belting out a powerful vocal. Probably be a good club track to spin up at a party!
Dustin is working on some cool projects with a very special young lady from the Caribbean I found on Drooble back at Mothers Day! Her name is Lucia Banfield and boy we will they have a surprise for you. Lucia is an absolutely ace brilliant singer at the top of the game. Its gonna be neat to see what her jazzy style and smooth delivery can conjure up with Dustin W. behind the scenes!
Be looking forward to one of their tracks making my show in the future for world wide release!
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This is my current audience around the world on PODOMATIC. People just LOVE the show!!
The larger the dot the more activity from that area! Thanks so much NORTH CAROLINA. Alot of support here in my home state and look at KANSAS CITY and the UK!! WOW!!
TIME FOR THE HALSHACK TO GROW! THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The larger the dot the more activity from that area! Thanks so much NORTH CAROLINA. Alot of support here in my home state and look at KANSAS CITY and the UK!! WOW!!
TIME FOR THE HALSHACK TO GROW! THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Just click the pics!
Most will take you to a Halshack page!
Most will take you to a Halshack page!
SPOTIFY EXCLUSIVE released to the feed for a limited time only!!
Get it now! Stream or Download!
Get it now! Stream or Download!
10-29-18 (POPIFY 4) Spotify Exclusive Oct 2019
Welcome to the fabulous Halshack and the wondrous POPIFY series. Its #4 in the run and, just like its predecessors, it focuses on not just pop music but a whole mix of pop infused styles from many genres. Find all my other great shows hear on Spotify too. Theres a few not posted so you can find them everywhere else you can find the Halsahck like Iheart or Itunes or my website. Halshack.com Show is growing tremendously folks. Please give me a follow!! Thank you!
Welcome to the fabulous Halshack and the wondrous POPIFY series. Its #4 in the run and, just like its predecessors, it focuses on not just pop music but a whole mix of pop infused styles from many genres. Find all my other great shows hear on Spotify too. Theres a few not posted so you can find them everywhere else you can find the Halsahck like Iheart or Itunes or my website. Halshack.com Show is growing tremendously folks. Please give me a follow!! Thank you!
10-25-19
Halshack Ep 17.5 Oct 2019 "Echoes of the Heartland"...bonus-music only
NEW MUSIC ALERT!!! Lots of new tunes!
Texas faves Polaroid Summer and Versecity (same lead singer) are both drillin' up new tunes and albums to feast our ears of delight on and awe! I swear his vocals just get better! Wow!
Bringing up the rear, were droppin' new tunes from Uks and The Notionaries as well as diggin' deep into the basement cellar to get all "Made Up" for a Halloween party and pulling out some tracks that havnt been heard in a year or not been in rotation in many years (Savage Henry)
The Heartland of the USA bares many crosses as the main providers of corn, oil, and many of our fave winter vacation hot spots!
It also bares many disasters as we have seen far too many horror stories in the mid-west from a mixed bag of the nastiest kind of weather twisting and rumbling all across Oklahoma and Kansas. The Uk's have finally found their "Waxwings" as they landed in Missouri. Glad they could fly in for the party before we keep this road trip across the USA rollin'!
"If You Want My Love" Arkansas, then you need to help the PRICECREW find their safe place in the music business they can call home.
Houston has been in the "Eye of the Storm" more times than we can count yet Texas holds strong and in "The End" always triumphs! VERSECITY camp may have lost their studio and equipment and delayed their new cd but what they gained is so much more valuable. LIFE and a chance to record again with the lead (Walker) charging on as the new camp Polaroid Summer! The horror of Hurricane Harvey bringing his destruction like a "Train" barreling through Texas brought out the "Monster" in Walker to push on with the guys and finally complete Versecity's new album.
Westward we head to the warmer skies of Arizona for a little visit with Father Time and catch up on his "Fan Fiqtion" before we dredge on to the snowy mountaintops of Colorado and Utah to "get high" in the Rockies with our pals Savage Henry whom we "Cant Get Enough" of and there's certainly "No Sleep" for the wicked this Halloween with VoxEagle tagging along. While you're there be sure to take "Another Brick" from the wall while you're feeling "Comfortably Numb" with Savage Henry and their tribute band (WISH WE WERE FLOYD) making a rare appearance (Sat Nov 2, 2019) at The ARMORY in Brighton, CO...show starts at 8pm (then we gotta get going..lol)
All good journeys have a time for ending as we approach the Great Plains of Wyoming "As We Ran" with the National Parks and through the Teeton National Forest! Montana is one of the last true rugged (old) western frontiers. It beckons back to a time of when things were simpler and not so robust as the rest of the world. Makes you feel like you're living a "1950's Life" with Jael Johnson.
As we come to our final stop of the Heartland of "Merica" I have come to realize that 2 important additions to the Halshack were overlooked on our trip to hear the "Wonders of the West Coast". Brittany Bouchard said "I Will Be Yours" California when she made her BIG move from Florida to the golden shores of the west bringing her country pop vibe in tow.
We make another trip back around to Oregon because Tyler Stenson was on a ride on his "Good Comet" when we came around to visit with his awesome glowing vocals that continue help keeping the Halshack on a righteous path and "Steady as I Go" on my journey to conquer the music world!
Find the Halshack on all major music services or my website!
Have a happy and safe Halloween folks!
Be sure to download or stream (Ep 13-Lucky 13) and (Ep 13.5 -Hallowshack) for some cool holiday fun!!
Halshack Ep 17.5 Oct 2019 "Echoes of the Heartland"...bonus-music only
NEW MUSIC ALERT!!! Lots of new tunes!
Texas faves Polaroid Summer and Versecity (same lead singer) are both drillin' up new tunes and albums to feast our ears of delight on and awe! I swear his vocals just get better! Wow!
Bringing up the rear, were droppin' new tunes from Uks and The Notionaries as well as diggin' deep into the basement cellar to get all "Made Up" for a Halloween party and pulling out some tracks that havnt been heard in a year or not been in rotation in many years (Savage Henry)
The Heartland of the USA bares many crosses as the main providers of corn, oil, and many of our fave winter vacation hot spots!
It also bares many disasters as we have seen far too many horror stories in the mid-west from a mixed bag of the nastiest kind of weather twisting and rumbling all across Oklahoma and Kansas. The Uk's have finally found their "Waxwings" as they landed in Missouri. Glad they could fly in for the party before we keep this road trip across the USA rollin'!
"If You Want My Love" Arkansas, then you need to help the PRICECREW find their safe place in the music business they can call home.
Houston has been in the "Eye of the Storm" more times than we can count yet Texas holds strong and in "The End" always triumphs! VERSECITY camp may have lost their studio and equipment and delayed their new cd but what they gained is so much more valuable. LIFE and a chance to record again with the lead (Walker) charging on as the new camp Polaroid Summer! The horror of Hurricane Harvey bringing his destruction like a "Train" barreling through Texas brought out the "Monster" in Walker to push on with the guys and finally complete Versecity's new album.
Westward we head to the warmer skies of Arizona for a little visit with Father Time and catch up on his "Fan Fiqtion" before we dredge on to the snowy mountaintops of Colorado and Utah to "get high" in the Rockies with our pals Savage Henry whom we "Cant Get Enough" of and there's certainly "No Sleep" for the wicked this Halloween with VoxEagle tagging along. While you're there be sure to take "Another Brick" from the wall while you're feeling "Comfortably Numb" with Savage Henry and their tribute band (WISH WE WERE FLOYD) making a rare appearance (Sat Nov 2, 2019) at The ARMORY in Brighton, CO...show starts at 8pm (then we gotta get going..lol)
All good journeys have a time for ending as we approach the Great Plains of Wyoming "As We Ran" with the National Parks and through the Teeton National Forest! Montana is one of the last true rugged (old) western frontiers. It beckons back to a time of when things were simpler and not so robust as the rest of the world. Makes you feel like you're living a "1950's Life" with Jael Johnson.
As we come to our final stop of the Heartland of "Merica" I have come to realize that 2 important additions to the Halshack were overlooked on our trip to hear the "Wonders of the West Coast". Brittany Bouchard said "I Will Be Yours" California when she made her BIG move from Florida to the golden shores of the west bringing her country pop vibe in tow.
We make another trip back around to Oregon because Tyler Stenson was on a ride on his "Good Comet" when we came around to visit with his awesome glowing vocals that continue help keeping the Halshack on a righteous path and "Steady as I Go" on my journey to conquer the music world!
Find the Halshack on all major music services or my website!
Have a happy and safe Halloween folks!
Be sure to download or stream (Ep 13-Lucky 13) and (Ep 13.5 -Hallowshack) for some cool holiday fun!!
10-13-2019---Brand new!!
Top 10 baby!! Alright the time is here. You asked for it, the fans voted on it so you guys built your very own playlist!
All my fans did an excellent job picking us a very diverse playlist out of this round of 45 plus contenders! It comes down to taste and who participated in the vote but they gave us nice overall look of some of the exquisite talent that can be found buried all through out my shows!
All 45 of these acts have had some kind of success in the indie music biz whether it be radio airplay or opening for National acts or having their music played in TV shows and commercials! Its all top quality and hard to choose who is "better" so with that said just sit back with your favorite music listening device and enjoy these sounds from around the globe. 4 US artists, 1 Canadian, 1 Irish and 4 from England round out this list of bonafide true quality players, vocalists, songwriters and skilled musicians.
Some of the BEST talent in the world folks and it can ONLY be found under my label! Thanks again for all the support and thanks again to all the fans for a hell of a playlist. This is just awesome!
PS>>>>>>>>If you dont trust me, if youre a new fan and have never heard my show!
THEN DO ME A FAVOR!! Go listen to Spotify top 30 and then come check out my top 10 and hear the difference!!
Find us on all streaming services!
PS>>>>>> Thanks again to PLAYER FM for 11 PODCAST of the DAY awards!!
ERROR CORRECTION >>>>>> I apologize for making a name error in the show. HELEN AUSTIN with the Big Little Lions is her correct last name, not SLATER. I meant to check that for sure before I made the final cut and it was honestly just a mistake that I feel terrible about.
Top 10 baby!! Alright the time is here. You asked for it, the fans voted on it so you guys built your very own playlist!
All my fans did an excellent job picking us a very diverse playlist out of this round of 45 plus contenders! It comes down to taste and who participated in the vote but they gave us nice overall look of some of the exquisite talent that can be found buried all through out my shows!
All 45 of these acts have had some kind of success in the indie music biz whether it be radio airplay or opening for National acts or having their music played in TV shows and commercials! Its all top quality and hard to choose who is "better" so with that said just sit back with your favorite music listening device and enjoy these sounds from around the globe. 4 US artists, 1 Canadian, 1 Irish and 4 from England round out this list of bonafide true quality players, vocalists, songwriters and skilled musicians.
Some of the BEST talent in the world folks and it can ONLY be found under my label! Thanks again for all the support and thanks again to all the fans for a hell of a playlist. This is just awesome!
PS>>>>>>>>If you dont trust me, if youre a new fan and have never heard my show!
THEN DO ME A FAVOR!! Go listen to Spotify top 30 and then come check out my top 10 and hear the difference!!
Find us on all streaming services!
PS>>>>>> Thanks again to PLAYER FM for 11 PODCAST of the DAY awards!!
ERROR CORRECTION >>>>>> I apologize for making a name error in the show. HELEN AUSTIN with the Big Little Lions is her correct last name, not SLATER. I meant to check that for sure before I made the final cut and it was honestly just a mistake that I feel terrible about.
This is the second portion of the Battleshack 2 (honorable mentions) bands that got the next most round of votes to fill my time at the radio stations and your musical appetite.
Sort of like an 11-20. Special mention to National Parks and their "As we Ran" obtaining the most votes for this group of 10 semi-finalists. The next 4 got equal votes and the last 5 got equal votes so I grouped it together the best way I could into a "flow" that I normally do in a bonus show.
Please enjoy these very worthy artists of our top bands. Its apples to oranges folks, you may really enjoy these tunes alot more than what was in the top 10 and also the other 25 plus bands and artists that were contending in the Battleshack.
Some of our best singers and talent got very few votes so it depends on who is listening and who is supporting and voting. Thanks to all that voted in the Battleshack 2 and thanks to all these awesome acts for bringing us brilliant tunes and potential solid gold hits!!
Find the Halshack at my website and all major streaming services!
Sort of like an 11-20. Special mention to National Parks and their "As we Ran" obtaining the most votes for this group of 10 semi-finalists. The next 4 got equal votes and the last 5 got equal votes so I grouped it together the best way I could into a "flow" that I normally do in a bonus show.
Please enjoy these very worthy artists of our top bands. Its apples to oranges folks, you may really enjoy these tunes alot more than what was in the top 10 and also the other 25 plus bands and artists that were contending in the Battleshack.
Some of our best singers and talent got very few votes so it depends on who is listening and who is supporting and voting. Thanks to all that voted in the Battleshack 2 and thanks to all these awesome acts for bringing us brilliant tunes and potential solid gold hits!!
Find the Halshack at my website and all major streaming services!
This is how you Spotify!!
Follow me please! Thank you so much!!
Just click the pic!!
Follow me please! Thank you so much!!
Just click the pic!!
CHECK OUT MY BUDDIES NEW COFFEE AND ICE CREAM SHOP!!
HE FEATURES LIVE MUSIC TOO!!
STOP BY LOCATED ON MAIN ST. IN FRONT OF THE EMPORIUM IN CHARMING DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE, NC!!
CLICK THE MIDDLE PIC TO GO TO THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE!!
Listen to the Ep 15.5 (Indie Flavors) while you're chillin' to some coffee and ice cream!
HE FEATURES LIVE MUSIC TOO!!
STOP BY LOCATED ON MAIN ST. IN FRONT OF THE EMPORIUM IN CHARMING DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE, NC!!
CLICK THE MIDDLE PIC TO GO TO THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE!!
Listen to the Ep 15.5 (Indie Flavors) while you're chillin' to some coffee and ice cream!
PLEASE SEE BELOW THE POSTER FOR UPDATES!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!
DISCLAIMER!!!!!!!
THIS IS FAKE NEWS!!
Were trying to gauge interest for this event! We need promises and guarantees that people will come! The bands only make money if you show and support!! Its all depending upon door sales!! If this is a successful we can make this a regular event with new acts and plan in advance get more or my bands to come participate!!
ITS GONNA BE A PARTY !! Pre-Summer bash!
Were thinking SPRING 2020
Heres the deal Triton's drummer needs rotatory cuff surgery in Aug and he needs time to heal so for now were gonna get to enjoy 3 new songs from Triton as well as a classic thats been re-tooled into a WAY better version!!!
(So Mar or April 2020 would be our target for the SHACKFEST) Triton's drummer will be healed up and ready for drumming come next year!
TRITON really wants to do this show and I got a new addition coming from Raleigh that wants to be a part of this. They got a great new pop song will be hearing on Ep 16 CAROLINA FOOTSTOMPIN'!
SUIRPRISE!! There will be Ep 16 and Ep. 16.5 coming out to support this bash! Please be on the lookout for CAROLINA SHACKCAST and CAROLINA FOOTSTOMPIN' bonus featuring all the great acts that can be found in NC and SC!!
Heres a sample of the live bands that MIGHT (not decided yet) be playing!!
BRAND NEW ep 16 is out (Carolina Footstompin') ....Hear all the great artists around the CAROLINAS!
Click the link
www.podomatic.com/podcasts/halshack/episodes/2019-08-13T03_24_41-07_00
THIS IS FAKE NEWS!!
Were trying to gauge interest for this event! We need promises and guarantees that people will come! The bands only make money if you show and support!! Its all depending upon door sales!! If this is a successful we can make this a regular event with new acts and plan in advance get more or my bands to come participate!!
ITS GONNA BE A PARTY !! Pre-Summer bash!
Were thinking SPRING 2020
Heres the deal Triton's drummer needs rotatory cuff surgery in Aug and he needs time to heal so for now were gonna get to enjoy 3 new songs from Triton as well as a classic thats been re-tooled into a WAY better version!!!
(So Mar or April 2020 would be our target for the SHACKFEST) Triton's drummer will be healed up and ready for drumming come next year!
TRITON really wants to do this show and I got a new addition coming from Raleigh that wants to be a part of this. They got a great new pop song will be hearing on Ep 16 CAROLINA FOOTSTOMPIN'!
SUIRPRISE!! There will be Ep 16 and Ep. 16.5 coming out to support this bash! Please be on the lookout for CAROLINA SHACKCAST and CAROLINA FOOTSTOMPIN' bonus featuring all the great acts that can be found in NC and SC!!
Heres a sample of the live bands that MIGHT (not decided yet) be playing!!
BRAND NEW ep 16 is out (Carolina Footstompin') ....Hear all the great artists around the CAROLINAS!
Click the link
www.podomatic.com/podcasts/halshack/episodes/2019-08-13T03_24_41-07_00
Hear "PAPER JACKETS" perform an exclusive endorsed 100% certified and authorized remake (2018) of STEVIE NICKS classic "hit" song STAND BACK from (1983) to be released on commercial mainstream radio sometime in the future!!
You can only hear this track on my show...there is NO OTHER PLACE YOU CAN HEAR THIS SONG!!
Its not POSTED anywhere!! Go ahead and try to find it on the web!! It doesn't exist because it has not been released yet!!
I have it as an EXCLUSIVE for my show ONLY on direct loan from the PAPER JACKETS and STEVIE NICKS!
This is a momentous moment for a fledgling band much less a fledgling podcast!! I am honored I was chosen for this opportunity to promote and play this killer track on my show from this new exquisite act from California the PAPER JACKETS!!
Be sure to listen to the whole show..lots of great music and bands plus you will be rewarded with 3 very cool new original songs from the PAPER JACKETS. All radio ready material just waiting to be devoured by the masses!!
Catch their review from PETE RINGMASTER (professional reviewer from the UK)...scroll down to the link for CREWS VIEWS
(click the pic to play or download) or play or download from the player
You can only hear this track on my show...there is NO OTHER PLACE YOU CAN HEAR THIS SONG!!
Its not POSTED anywhere!! Go ahead and try to find it on the web!! It doesn't exist because it has not been released yet!!
I have it as an EXCLUSIVE for my show ONLY on direct loan from the PAPER JACKETS and STEVIE NICKS!
This is a momentous moment for a fledgling band much less a fledgling podcast!! I am honored I was chosen for this opportunity to promote and play this killer track on my show from this new exquisite act from California the PAPER JACKETS!!
Be sure to listen to the whole show..lots of great music and bands plus you will be rewarded with 3 very cool new original songs from the PAPER JACKETS. All radio ready material just waiting to be devoured by the masses!!
Catch their review from PETE RINGMASTER (professional reviewer from the UK)...scroll down to the link for CREWS VIEWS
(click the pic to play or download) or play or download from the player
Brand new page!! ROCKCASTS episode archives page!!
Find all current posted shows here or at most major platforms!!
Just click the pic or go to the menu!!
Find all current posted shows here or at most major platforms!!
Just click the pic or go to the menu!!
TESTIMONIALS from real fans of the Halshack!!
Best radio I've heard in years!....TERRY ROSS
Some great finds on here.... thank you.........PHIL SHAW
AWESOME PODCAST!!!!! From start to finish.. Well done.......Sherrene Ryan Wells
Hal has the ability to take you back to the soul of what made you excited about music......Brandon Barnes
One great radio broadcast, this guy should be National and all this good music can be heard by everyone, cheers!......Jay Manly
Great collection of styles and sounds! Good to hear Savage Henry still getting attention and of course Seven Circle Sunrise whose album gets regular play in my car! ......Andrew Liles
Plus many many more great comments and support for the Halshack!!
Thanks so much to all my loyal fans and supporters!!
Best radio I've heard in years!....TERRY ROSS
Some great finds on here.... thank you.........PHIL SHAW
AWESOME PODCAST!!!!! From start to finish.. Well done.......Sherrene Ryan Wells
Hal has the ability to take you back to the soul of what made you excited about music......Brandon Barnes
One great radio broadcast, this guy should be National and all this good music can be heard by everyone, cheers!......Jay Manly
Great collection of styles and sounds! Good to hear Savage Henry still getting attention and of course Seven Circle Sunrise whose album gets regular play in my car! ......Andrew Liles
Plus many many more great comments and support for the Halshack!!
Thanks so much to all my loyal fans and supporters!!
Click here for the band review special and their upcoming "paper" interview
will be posted as soon as I receive it from the band!!
will be posted as soon as I receive it from the band!!
Wow!! Thanks David Willard and Forsyth Woman magazine for showing us some love and support by honoring my show with this great article and spotlight piece in their May edition 2018. Its our first ever official press, its in print and online so grab you a copy today!!
click the pic and it will link you to the article
Theres a full (UNCUT) version if youre interested in reading it...
(AVAILABLE HERE on the all new PRESS page) link to read
click the pic and it will link you to the article
Theres a full (UNCUT) version if youre interested in reading it...
(AVAILABLE HERE on the all new PRESS page) link to read
Click the pic for CREWS VIEWS review page!!
Like to introduce our newest addition to our staff of wonderkids and knuckleheads!!..lol
Brandon Barnes is a former veteran of the FM radio airwaves and has given us an awesome new review for our show! He had great comments to say and compared us to being "BETTER" than FM radio!! WOW, thanks Brandon for honoring our show with your esteemed background and street cred!!
Heres what Brandon had to say about the Halshack!!
"The HalShack RockCast has become a breath of fresh air to what had become a rather flaccid arena for what today’s FM radio plays, which can be nothing short of the same female (or male) singers practicing their vocal exercises over a producer’s loops or some recycled or borrowed beat that people had long forgotten.
Hal brings you the unpolished gems of what can (and will) be actual future storytellers brought to you via FM radio. A standard example is Kylie Odetta. Her voice can lift your spirits. At the same time, Hal brings you a podcast that you can play when you have company over, if only for the purpose of ambience; however, his infectious enthusiasm grabs you into the songs he presents like the FM days of old when DJs kept you hanging on to your radio to hear the next good song.
Hal has the ability to take you back to the soul of what made you excited about music."
Like to introduce our newest addition to our staff of wonderkids and knuckleheads!!..lol
Brandon Barnes is a former veteran of the FM radio airwaves and has given us an awesome new review for our show! He had great comments to say and compared us to being "BETTER" than FM radio!! WOW, thanks Brandon for honoring our show with your esteemed background and street cred!!
Heres what Brandon had to say about the Halshack!!
"The HalShack RockCast has become a breath of fresh air to what had become a rather flaccid arena for what today’s FM radio plays, which can be nothing short of the same female (or male) singers practicing their vocal exercises over a producer’s loops or some recycled or borrowed beat that people had long forgotten.
Hal brings you the unpolished gems of what can (and will) be actual future storytellers brought to you via FM radio. A standard example is Kylie Odetta. Her voice can lift your spirits. At the same time, Hal brings you a podcast that you can play when you have company over, if only for the purpose of ambience; however, his infectious enthusiasm grabs you into the songs he presents like the FM days of old when DJs kept you hanging on to your radio to hear the next good song.
Hal has the ability to take you back to the soul of what made you excited about music."
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Brandon Barnes is a former broadcaster, producer and DJ for 1230AM WMFR, 99.5FM WMAG and 98.3FM WTHP in the Piedmont-Triad, North Carolina metropolitan market.
He was also a vanguard DJ for the Greensboro/Winston-Salem club scene, with venues at Club 5th Season, Club Orion, The Clubhouse, Club Hellenbach and The Red Pepper Tavern, as well as various entertainment complexes throughout the Carolinas. |
Ep 13 (Oct 2018) "Lucky 13"
Ep 13.5 (Oct 2018) "Hallowshack" ...bonus music only
Ep 13.5 (Dec 2018) "Light my Fire"...bonus music only
Ep 13.5 (Oct 2018) "Hallowshack" ...bonus music only
Ep 13.5 (Dec 2018) "Light my Fire"...bonus music only
Ep 12 (July 2018) "Able to Label" -(Stevie Nicks/Paper Jackets special)
Ep 12.5 (Sept 2018) "Shackslyers" --Shackstars series --bonus music only (best of Stealing Eden and Seven Circle Sunrise)
Spotify exclusive (Dec 2018) -5 song sample "Popify"
Ep 12.5 (Sept 2018) "Shackslyers" --Shackstars series --bonus music only (best of Stealing Eden and Seven Circle Sunrise)
Spotify exclusive (Dec 2018) -5 song sample "Popify"
JUST CLICK THE PICS TO LINK YOU TO THESE GREAT EPISODES!!
Ep 11.5 (Mar 2018) --Narrow Plains --"Shackstars"..bonus music only
Ep 11 (Jan 2018) "New Beginnings" -- (Frankie Muniz, Kingsfoil, Astro Lasso special)
Ep 11.5 (Mar 2018) Airport Impressions "Shackstars" bonus music only (recently inked distribution with SONY)
Ep 11.5 (Mar 2018) --Narrow Plains --"Shackstars"..bonus music only
Ep 11 (Jan 2018) "New Beginnings" -- (Frankie Muniz, Kingsfoil, Astro Lasso special)
Ep 11.5 (Mar 2018) Airport Impressions "Shackstars" bonus music only (recently inked distribution with SONY)
Check us out on SPOTIFY!!
Spotify accepts only a limited number of podcasts due to strict rules and criteria!
We made the grade!! Thanks to BUZZSPROUT, who made it possible, to hoist our show onto one of the largest music sharing sites in the world!!
Click the pic for
SPOTIFY
Spotify accepts only a limited number of podcasts due to strict rules and criteria!
We made the grade!! Thanks to BUZZSPROUT, who made it possible, to hoist our show onto one of the largest music sharing sites in the world!!
Click the pic for
SPOTIFY
Check out our new affiliation with the Indie Bible!!
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Halshack is proud to announce he's teaming up with the Indie Bible and their fantastic Indie Contact Newsletter. Click the pics the get the best indie underground news in the business and get help to get your music exposed to the world!
Also check out their newsletter which I will now be a part of that gets distributed to 180,000 folks each month!
WOW! Thank you INDIE BIBLE!
Also check out their newsletter which I will now be a part of that gets distributed to 180,000 folks each month!
WOW! Thank you INDIE BIBLE!
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
------Podcast of the Day Ep. 13 "Lucky 13" 15.5 "Timestitchers"
15.5 "Lost-n-Space", 15.5 "Rock Ages" at PlayerFM
------#1 top trending podcast at Podomatic
------#1 alt chart and #36 overall of 100,000+ posted
-----Top 5 shows at Mixcloud
-----Earned over 30 music expert badges (radio, music, indie, DJ, etc....) from Klout.com
-----Branded a "MUSIC" expert by Klear.com
-----Honored to be added to over 90 exclusive lists on Twitter
----show has been featured on Trendwave, Rock Music Weekly,
and Live at Nashville.com (plus more)
----FORSYTH WOMAN MAGAZINE (MAY 2018)
THANK YOU FOR ROCKIN' THE HALSACK!!
------Podcast of the Day Ep. 13 "Lucky 13" 15.5 "Timestitchers"
15.5 "Lost-n-Space", 15.5 "Rock Ages" at PlayerFM
------#1 top trending podcast at Podomatic
------#1 alt chart and #36 overall of 100,000+ posted
-----Top 5 shows at Mixcloud
-----Earned over 30 music expert badges (radio, music, indie, DJ, etc....) from Klout.com
-----Branded a "MUSIC" expert by Klear.com
-----Honored to be added to over 90 exclusive lists on Twitter
----show has been featured on Trendwave, Rock Music Weekly,
and Live at Nashville.com (plus more)
----FORSYTH WOMAN MAGAZINE (MAY 2018)
THANK YOU FOR ROCKIN' THE HALSACK!!
Supported bands MAJOR accolades:
BIG LITTLE LIONS.... Million plays for "Fills Me Up" on Spotify, winner of John Lennon Songwriting contest
FATE UNDER FIRE....band members involved in Netflix show (13 Reasons Why), winner MTV Freshmen Five
MISS AUDREY....19 years old and winner of NAMI Nashville award for best indie pop artist.
FUTURE THIEVES.....song "Horizon Line" has over 1 million plays and hit #26 on Spotify's US Viral Top 50 chart
COMO BROTHERS... won many awards, music on TV (Keeping up with the Kardashians and the Real World)
PAPER JACKETS.....officially endorsed band by STEVIE NICKS with new "STAND BACK" due out on FM radio!
LAUREN DAIR.....FOX TV star (New Girl) and backed by INTEL Corp. plus other sponsors
KINGSFOIL.....FOX TV star Frankie Muniz (Malcolm in the Middle) plays drums
MAGIC GIANT (Rolling Stone mag) Top 10 artist to watch for 2017!!......OVER 80K fans!!
STEALING EDEN ....25k+ fans and over 40,000 cd sales!!
HOONCH (Walla)... "101" ...has reached 10 million plays on SPOTIFY!!
SEVEN CIRCLE SUNRISE...30,000 Facebook fans, played with national acts like PUDDLE OF MUDD plus others!
NARROW PLAINS (UK)...70,000 fans, won contest to come to NC to work with famed producer JOHN DAVENPORT!!
LUKE POTTER (UK)....300,000 followers and has recently been signed to SONY RECORDS..well done Luke!!
SPACESHIP DAYS....20,000 fans and growing across my home state of NC. Adam Lee Decker is the front man
and he was an AMERICAN IDOL finalist for season 11. This band has recently inked a deal with a popular indie label.
TYLER STENSON and AUSTIN RENFROE...both have seen much love from SIRIUS/XM radio!
Too many more to cover .............
BIG LITTLE LIONS.... Million plays for "Fills Me Up" on Spotify, winner of John Lennon Songwriting contest
FATE UNDER FIRE....band members involved in Netflix show (13 Reasons Why), winner MTV Freshmen Five
MISS AUDREY....19 years old and winner of NAMI Nashville award for best indie pop artist.
FUTURE THIEVES.....song "Horizon Line" has over 1 million plays and hit #26 on Spotify's US Viral Top 50 chart
COMO BROTHERS... won many awards, music on TV (Keeping up with the Kardashians and the Real World)
PAPER JACKETS.....officially endorsed band by STEVIE NICKS with new "STAND BACK" due out on FM radio!
LAUREN DAIR.....FOX TV star (New Girl) and backed by INTEL Corp. plus other sponsors
KINGSFOIL.....FOX TV star Frankie Muniz (Malcolm in the Middle) plays drums
MAGIC GIANT (Rolling Stone mag) Top 10 artist to watch for 2017!!......OVER 80K fans!!
STEALING EDEN ....25k+ fans and over 40,000 cd sales!!
HOONCH (Walla)... "101" ...has reached 10 million plays on SPOTIFY!!
SEVEN CIRCLE SUNRISE...30,000 Facebook fans, played with national acts like PUDDLE OF MUDD plus others!
NARROW PLAINS (UK)...70,000 fans, won contest to come to NC to work with famed producer JOHN DAVENPORT!!
LUKE POTTER (UK)....300,000 followers and has recently been signed to SONY RECORDS..well done Luke!!
SPACESHIP DAYS....20,000 fans and growing across my home state of NC. Adam Lee Decker is the front man
and he was an AMERICAN IDOL finalist for season 11. This band has recently inked a deal with a popular indie label.
TYLER STENSON and AUSTIN RENFROE...both have seen much love from SIRIUS/XM radio!
Too many more to cover .............
Lookie lookie who made Rolling Stone 10 bands to watch for June 2017!! Well done guys!!
Be sure to find their new cd "In the Wind" on Spotify, ITunes, and other music outlets!!
Get the article here or click the pic!
Be sure to find their new cd "In the Wind" on Spotify, ITunes, and other music outlets!!
Get the article here or click the pic!
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Mystery Spotlight band for Ep 15
FORTY FEET TALL
Portland, Ore.
FEELING FORTY FEET TALL by Pete Ringmaster (UK)
Sometimes you come across a band which simply feels destined to find major attention and success. US rockers Forty Feet Tall is one such proposition. An outfit which cannot be called newcomers, they emerged in 2011 and have paid their musical dues whilst creating a sound which has fired up a constantly increasing flock of fans and wall shaking venues alike. As new songs have stepped forth it is hard not to have the suspicion that things are poised to really erupt for the quartet so it is time to take stock of their music to date we thought.
Formed in 2011 in Los Angeles, Forty Feet Tall took little time in lighting up local venues whilst earning a strong following. Then with similar swiftness their quickly proving individual rock music found a home playing classic rock venues such as The Troubadour, Club Nokia, the iconic Roxy, and The Whisky. It was a rapid rise based on hard work and a feisty sound regularly and effortlessly finding broader ranges of ears especially once, while wrestling with their college years, the band released a self-titled debut album. 2014 saw its well-received arrival and in no time a wider audience knew what many had already found, the Forty Feet Tall sound was one multi-flavored and impassioned as well as imaginatively crafted proposition.
Tracks such as the foot stomping ‘No Control ‘and the blues kissed ‘Not So Nice’ leaped from the speakers from within the full-length, tenacious rhythms and weaves of lively guitar regularly dancing with similarly magnetic vocals as keys offered a natural flirtation. It was a blend which invigorated each of the ten tracks making up the release and needed little time to reveal it had keen diversity to its creative prowess. Such the strength of its songs, favorites among listeners expanded its whole length but major highlights for personal tastes definitely included the instinctively catchy ‘Never Again’, ‘The Exhibition’ with its fiery muscular shuffle, and the dark southern lure that is ‘My Empty Hand’ though the virulently rousing ‘Crash and Burn’ pretty much stole the show. The album showed though that each Forty Feet Tall encounter had a character unique to the next and never left ears wanting for adventure.
It also suggested that influences to the band might have included the likes of Pearl Jam, Jimi Hendrix, The Black Keys, The Strokes, Led Zeppelin, and Howlin’ Wolf, potent spicing just as flavoursome but never over powering within the excellent ‘Red Dressed EP’ which escaped their imagination two years later. Its trio of original songs were certainly bred from the same template and intent as those before but each flourished in a new maturity in writing and invention. The EP’s opener and title track was pure infectiousness but with a plaintive heart exposed in voice and melodic fire while a richer and thicker vein of enterprise and rock ‘n’ roll weight was just as potent within the riveting pair of ‘Make It Hum’ and ‘Two Shots’.
Time since its release has seen the band relocate to Portland, Oregon, and go through a slight line-up change with bassist Brett Marquette joining vocalist/guitarist Cole Gann, guitarist Jack Sehres, and drummer Steven Driscoll. Beginning to work on their sophomore full-length, Forty Feet Tall began unveiling new tracks in 2018 beginning with the seriously striking ‘Grin’, a track as feral as it is skillfully seductive. The calmer natured ‘Cavalcade’ has only added to more intrigue and fascination as the band continued unveiling yet another impressive evolution to their music.
With ‘Quotessa’ since ramping up the anticipation of that second album or any subsequent tracks from the band it is proving so easy to imagine and assume that the time of Forty Feet Tall is on the near horizon. Even the recently breaking news of Driscoll cannot take the edge of that notion.
Forty Feet Tall is a band on the verge and their new songs roar watch out we are coming to rock your souls to exhaustion.
Check Forty Feet Tall further @...
https://www.fortyfeettall.com
https://www.facebook.com/FortyFeetTall/
https://fortyfeettall.bandcamp.com/
Pete RingMaster 06/02/2019
ringmasterreviewintroduces.wordpress.com/
Halshack would like to add I absolutely LOVE this band!!
Well done Pete!! Thanks a bunch brother!!
Hear their spotlight piece on the brand new Ep 15 along with a whole slew of special goodies and treats on the player below!!
FORTY FEET TALL
Portland, Ore.
FEELING FORTY FEET TALL by Pete Ringmaster (UK)
Sometimes you come across a band which simply feels destined to find major attention and success. US rockers Forty Feet Tall is one such proposition. An outfit which cannot be called newcomers, they emerged in 2011 and have paid their musical dues whilst creating a sound which has fired up a constantly increasing flock of fans and wall shaking venues alike. As new songs have stepped forth it is hard not to have the suspicion that things are poised to really erupt for the quartet so it is time to take stock of their music to date we thought.
Formed in 2011 in Los Angeles, Forty Feet Tall took little time in lighting up local venues whilst earning a strong following. Then with similar swiftness their quickly proving individual rock music found a home playing classic rock venues such as The Troubadour, Club Nokia, the iconic Roxy, and The Whisky. It was a rapid rise based on hard work and a feisty sound regularly and effortlessly finding broader ranges of ears especially once, while wrestling with their college years, the band released a self-titled debut album. 2014 saw its well-received arrival and in no time a wider audience knew what many had already found, the Forty Feet Tall sound was one multi-flavored and impassioned as well as imaginatively crafted proposition.
Tracks such as the foot stomping ‘No Control ‘and the blues kissed ‘Not So Nice’ leaped from the speakers from within the full-length, tenacious rhythms and weaves of lively guitar regularly dancing with similarly magnetic vocals as keys offered a natural flirtation. It was a blend which invigorated each of the ten tracks making up the release and needed little time to reveal it had keen diversity to its creative prowess. Such the strength of its songs, favorites among listeners expanded its whole length but major highlights for personal tastes definitely included the instinctively catchy ‘Never Again’, ‘The Exhibition’ with its fiery muscular shuffle, and the dark southern lure that is ‘My Empty Hand’ though the virulently rousing ‘Crash and Burn’ pretty much stole the show. The album showed though that each Forty Feet Tall encounter had a character unique to the next and never left ears wanting for adventure.
It also suggested that influences to the band might have included the likes of Pearl Jam, Jimi Hendrix, The Black Keys, The Strokes, Led Zeppelin, and Howlin’ Wolf, potent spicing just as flavoursome but never over powering within the excellent ‘Red Dressed EP’ which escaped their imagination two years later. Its trio of original songs were certainly bred from the same template and intent as those before but each flourished in a new maturity in writing and invention. The EP’s opener and title track was pure infectiousness but with a plaintive heart exposed in voice and melodic fire while a richer and thicker vein of enterprise and rock ‘n’ roll weight was just as potent within the riveting pair of ‘Make It Hum’ and ‘Two Shots’.
Time since its release has seen the band relocate to Portland, Oregon, and go through a slight line-up change with bassist Brett Marquette joining vocalist/guitarist Cole Gann, guitarist Jack Sehres, and drummer Steven Driscoll. Beginning to work on their sophomore full-length, Forty Feet Tall began unveiling new tracks in 2018 beginning with the seriously striking ‘Grin’, a track as feral as it is skillfully seductive. The calmer natured ‘Cavalcade’ has only added to more intrigue and fascination as the band continued unveiling yet another impressive evolution to their music.
With ‘Quotessa’ since ramping up the anticipation of that second album or any subsequent tracks from the band it is proving so easy to imagine and assume that the time of Forty Feet Tall is on the near horizon. Even the recently breaking news of Driscoll cannot take the edge of that notion.
Forty Feet Tall is a band on the verge and their new songs roar watch out we are coming to rock your souls to exhaustion.
Check Forty Feet Tall further @...
https://www.fortyfeettall.com
https://www.facebook.com/FortyFeetTall/
https://fortyfeettall.bandcamp.com/
Pete RingMaster 06/02/2019
ringmasterreviewintroduces.wordpress.com/
Halshack would like to add I absolutely LOVE this band!!
Well done Pete!! Thanks a bunch brother!!
Hear their spotlight piece on the brand new Ep 15 along with a whole slew of special goodies and treats on the player below!!
SHOP downtown LEXINGTON, NC!! Come, see, and explore quaint shops and many more plus lots of tasty restaurants for you to gorge on! You have to try Lexington style BBQ while your here!! ITS A MUST!! Come see our quaint little town and find out why we're the best kept secret in the Piedmont!! (plus you cant miss "PIGS in the CITY") and of course the annual Lexington BBQ Festival held every year in October!!
Buy and play MAGIC the Gathering, toys, vintage and new comic books, VINYL kites, hats, t-shirts
Real arcade racing sims and more....all at TOP HAT COMICS!!
Just a short drive from Lexington is Thomasville. Where you can find Duncan's Music as well as Main St. Cone and Coffee . Be sure to give them a visit as well. Click the pics for their Facebook pages and websites of these great businesses.
There's more to see and do below the ads...just keep scrolling!
Buy and play MAGIC the Gathering, toys, vintage and new comic books, VINYL kites, hats, t-shirts
Real arcade racing sims and more....all at TOP HAT COMICS!!
Just a short drive from Lexington is Thomasville. Where you can find Duncan's Music as well as Main St. Cone and Coffee . Be sure to give them a visit as well. Click the pics for their Facebook pages and websites of these great businesses.
There's more to see and do below the ads...just keep scrolling!
New advertising partners for 2019!!
Check out these great local businesses and trade partners with the Halshack!!
Click the pics to link......
Check out these great local businesses and trade partners with the Halshack!!
Click the pics to link......
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My stepbrother GREG DAVISON is the General Manager and part owner of this awesome Toyota dealership. Get on down to Fred Anderson Toyota of Sanford, NC if you fancy a good deal on your next new or used car!!
(click the pic to link to their website)
My other stepbrother MICHAEL DAVISON owns one of the best steak restaurants around and you'll sure enjoy a night of fine cuisine in a charming atmosphere with an easy to find location directly on US 1 in Sanford, NC!!
(click the pic to link to their website)
I'm really proud of both these hard working men and the legacy they have built in my hometown of Sanford, NC where I spent the first 20 years of my life. I got to take a visit back there recently and was overjoyed to see my brothers have succeeded at life and made a mark on our quaint little town. I am honored to have their businesses as part of the Halshack!!
(click the pic to link to their website)
My other stepbrother MICHAEL DAVISON owns one of the best steak restaurants around and you'll sure enjoy a night of fine cuisine in a charming atmosphere with an easy to find location directly on US 1 in Sanford, NC!!
(click the pic to link to their website)
I'm really proud of both these hard working men and the legacy they have built in my hometown of Sanford, NC where I spent the first 20 years of my life. I got to take a visit back there recently and was overjoyed to see my brothers have succeeded at life and made a mark on our quaint little town. I am honored to have their businesses as part of the Halshack!!
LIsten up!! New affiliation with FIYA music. FIYA is a new music platform for gaining exposure, getting plays and reviewing music and getting PAID!! You make money for your activity on FIYA and it will never cost the artists or the bands or the fans one penny. So what are you waiting for..don't you like to make money!!...lol
Artists that garner enough attention or are deemed worthy on FIYA have a shot of gaining exposure and radio airplay on my show. So get posting on FIYA!!
Artists that garner enough attention or are deemed worthy on FIYA have a shot of gaining exposure and radio airplay on my show. So get posting on FIYA!!
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BE SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL THE GREAT TRACKS AND SHOWS THAT ARE POSTED AT FIYA AND OUR PAGE WILL CONTINUE TO BE UPDATED MONTHLY AS WE KEEP ADDING NEW MATERIAL TO THE SITE. ARCHIVE SOME OF OUR PAST SHOWS AND TUNES AS WELL TO FOREVER ADD FOCUS AND SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT ALL OF OUR ARTISTS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE (after the shows have aired..of course)
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New radio network out of the UK will be airing the Halshack on regular basis during primetime USA and UK time slots...BIG thank you to Dave Cruttendan of "Discover Unsigned"
Be sure to check out Discover Unsigned to see what Nice Guy Dave has planned for your ears and find the Halshack every night at 8-10pm GMT
discoverunsigned.airtime.pro/
Be sure to check out Discover Unsigned to see what Nice Guy Dave has planned for your ears and find the Halshack every night at 8-10pm GMT
discoverunsigned.airtime.pro/
Halshack is pleased to announce that I will be joining this great Canadian radio network!!
BOMBSHELL Radio network
click the pic!
You can find my show airing Mondays (1-3 EST) on Tune In, Stitcher and Ituens via the Bombshell Radio network. Thank you Tom McNeil for the add to your great network.
New music profile with 3 songs posted at Number1Music.
Check it out!!
numberonemusic.com/halshackindierockcast
This was our home for the first 7 episodes where we logged over 100K plays before making the move to bigger and better places. Thanks Fandalism for all your support and getting us a head start but we had to find greener pastures for our cows to call home...lol
Find past older shows, videos and interview for UK band Narrow Plains who visited North Carolina and played out a show in Greensboro at the Blind Tiger!
Find past older shows, videos and interview for UK band Narrow Plains who visited North Carolina and played out a show in Greensboro at the Blind Tiger!
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Halshack is busting at the seems with talent and the potential to cause mass mayhem among the music industry..lol
In order to make this the best indie podcast and to continue to grow the indie music community here at the halshack, then we could use a little monetary assistance to make this really take off!! 100,000 plays is great but lets make it a million, then people are really hearing whats going on here at the Halshack but only way we can do that is by help from the fans, bands, promoters, and supporters. Anything you want to give will be much appreciated and just know that you got the gratification of helping to grow and nurture something that is bigger than all of us...the indie music scene!!
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Homegrown Artist- Ep.12
Spaceship Days Raleigh, NC track...."Heartbeat" Click the pics if you want to hear it!! This band has been setting the local stage for a music revolution!! Adam Lee Decker of Season 11 American Idol fame fronts this rich vibrant quartet from our capital city!! Good rockin' tune here with the track "Heartbeat". They also have a song "December" that was in the nomination pool for a Grammy!! The song has been aired before on my show as other tracks have been from this solid pop act that has potential. They have just been signed to an indie label so we look for them to shine in the future.
BREAKOUT ARTIST - Ep. 13
FATE UNDER FIRE Sacramento, CA track..On the Water This band is wrapped up with the Netflix show "13 Reasons Why" find out why and how they are involved plus listen to their stellar new alt rock tune! They are this months intro band as well. Good job!! 
Shacktrack Artist - Ep. 13 VOXEAGLE Evergreen, Colo track...No Sleep Just absolute pop GOLD!! Hear for yourself why these guys have been making a "splash" on the scene! I just love this band!! We're gonna be hearing more real soon from this stylish electric pop act out of the Rockies!! 
Shack Muse -- Ep. 13
HARRY PANE London, UK track...Fletcher Bay Harry has been turning heads and winning hearts in his home country all the way across "the pond"! Let's show him some love here in the states. He's got an amazing gift at writing and delivering one of the best tunes I've heard in my life. I find 'em! They write 'em!
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CREW'S VIEWS section 
Jody Blevins-Spank
RIP to Jody Blevins
bass player for SPANK Died Feb. 24th, 2015 Amazing musician, great guy, loving family man and a well respected individual. He enriched the lives of so many and will forever be honored here at the Halshack. 
Mystery Spotlight band ep. 6
NARROW PLAINS... London, UK These guys are special! They won a huge contest and got to venture all the way to NC to work with famed producer John Davenport, played a couple a shows and got to sit down and have a nice interview with me at the Blind Tiger in Greensboro. They just released a new self-titled cd and its brilliant!! Here's two of the new tracks! |
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