The Struggle is Real Episode #58 with Marty Boratin

On Episode #58, Ryan Gurnett and Cassidy Dwan interview Mohawk Place booker Marty Boratin. They talk about how Marty got into the position he has, the history of Mohawk Place, all the bands that have stayed at his house, Trent Reznor’s 1980’s Flock of Seagulls hair, his advice for getting your band into Mohawk Place and more.

They also talk about Milkie’s first post-COVID concert with The Lousekateers, Eleni and the Uprising and Muddle, 2020’s Virtual Infringement Festival, give Scott Leffler his due and play new music from nuspeak, P3P3, Steve Balasteri and Astrabula.

0:00 – INTRO – Our first post-COVID concert at Milkie’s with The Lousekateers (NYC) and Muddle
10:40 – MUSIC – “Magic” by nuspeak
13:58 – INTERVIEW with Marty Boratin (Mohawk Place)
43:03 – MUSIC – “Bomb Pop Vodka” by Astrabula
47:12 – 2020 (Virtual) Buffalo Infringement Festival and Three Cheers for Scott Leffler
56:11 – MUSIC – “Sunset Bay“ by P3P3
1:00:22 – OUTRO / HOUSE CLEANING
1:02:28 – MUSIC – “Vacay All Day” by Steve Balesteri