The Struggle Is Real (Episode #44 – Tim Merrill)

On episode #44, Ryan Gurnett, Cassidy Dwan and Eleni DeGeorge are joined by (Editor’s Note: former) Witty Tarbox co-manager Tim Merrill. Tim talks about how he got involved in band management, the story Witty Tarbox’s new album Origins of Schmitty, he gives some tips on managing a band and tells the inspiring story of his recovery from addiction.

Also, Ryan has some big announcements about the All WNY Music Awards and WNYMusic.com. They play music by Carmen & Lizzy, Witty Tarbox, an exclusive live track from TOOTH, they talk previous concerts including TOOTH and Rufus Wainwright and Ryan calls out the creepy men of the Buffalo music scene.

0:00 – INTRO
1:28 – BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS: Struggling Productions takes over WNYMusic.com! and the All WNY Music Award nomination period has begun.
6:16 – MUSIC: “Carry You / Shelter” by Carmen & Lizzy (exclusive track from Episode #34)
10:08 – PREVIOUS SHOWS: Eleni DeGeorge / TOOTH / Sweetapple / Wolf of Waltzer at Mohawk Place, November 7th, Rufus Wainwright at Babeville, November 3rd
16:06 – MUSIC: “Stay Hungry” by TOOTH (live at Mohawk Place, November 7th)
19:28 – INTERVIEW: Tim Merrill, Part 1
27:56 – MUSIC: “Fa Napoli” by Witty Tarbox
32:40 – INTERVIEW: Tim Merrill, Part 2
40:27 – MUSIC: “…and in doing so” by Passed Out
42:40 – ENCORE!!!: DUDES, QUIT IT!
51:04 – HOUSEKEEPING