The Struggle is Real (Episode #25 – Danusia Beats of The Currents)

Host Nate Noworyta interviews Danusia Beats (aka Diana Nowak-Riffel) a very talented local drummer. Diana discusses what it’s like to be a full-time musician and session drummer in the 716 and we play a track from her band The Current. Cameron Thibeault from Of Night and Light and Ryan discuss The Final Five — A Texas-based “booking agency” that is scamming local and national artists. The guys also talk previous and upcoming local shows including Pocket Vinyl, The Scarecrow Show, On The Cinder, Rubblebucket, Daze Ago and More!

0:56 – Intro
2:11 – Ryan talks about his hernia
6:45 – Previous Shows
14:39 – MUSIC: “The Rat Race” by The Scarecrow Show
19:20 – INTERVIEW: Diana Nowak-Riffel Part 1
29:20 – MUSIC: “Dirty Bird Special” by The Current
32:32 – INTERVIEW: Diana Nowak-Riffel Part 2
44:47 – Ryan (Again) Goes to War with the “Final Five Agency” with Cameron Thibeault
55:25 – Upcoming Shows
01:01:41 – MUSIC: “Out Loud” by Daze Ago
01:06:21 – End of Podcast/Housekeeping