Listen Up! Long Island Podcast Episode 1 - Veggie Tales and New Beginnings

Listen Up! Long Island Podcast Episode 1 - Veggie Tales and New Beginnings

Author: Shay Motion, Alex "Disco" Terezakis January 9, 2024 Duration: 33:47

What's up everyone! Welcome to the first episode of the Listen Up! Long Island Podcast.

Today's Episode: Meet the Hosts and Head Collaborators, as they discuss the upcoming Stereo Garden festival on March 8th 2024, upcoming goals as a collaborative group, future networking dates and much more!

As a group looking to bring together the beautiful tapestry of the arts here on long island. From Bands, Artists, Vendors, & Performers we want to upheave a dying scene, and bring fourth a new age of arts on Long Island.


There's a particular energy that comes from the local stages, studios, and businesses right here on Long Island, and ListenUp! Long Island Podcast is where that energy finds its voice. Hosts Shay Motion and Alex "Disco" Terezakis aren't just observers; they're active participants who sit down with the artists, musicians, venue owners, and vendors who are building the scene from the ground up. Each conversation goes beyond simple promotion, digging into the real stories behind upcoming events and the rising talent you need to know. You'll hear firsthand about the creative and logistical hustle that defines the arts and performing landscape here, alongside the business and non-profit perspectives that make it all viable. This podcast serves as a living archive and a meeting point, weaving together these diverse community voices through discussions that are as engaging as they are informative. Tune in for a genuine, behind-the-scenes connection to the people shaping the sound and culture of Long Island.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 17

ListenUp! Long Island Podcast
Podcast Episodes
ListenUp! Episode 9 | The Big Happy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:42
The Big Happy is a legendary Long Island band crushing it in the North East for years. Joey Cuban has written some of the catchiest hooks ever heard, and Austin lays it down in the verses. We interview this band in the r…
ListenUp! Podcast | Episode 6 | Whaley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:29
ListenUp! Podcast | Episode 6 | Whaley: Join us as Disco, Shay, and Bojack dive into the vibrant world of Long Island's music scene with Whaley!Every band has an origin story, and Whaley's is no exception. From chance en…
ListenUp! Podcast | Episode 5 | The Word And The Whisper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:54
In this episode of Listen Up! Long Island, host Bojack sits down with the talented emo band, The Word and The Whisper, to dive deep into the creative processes behind their captivating music videos. Join us as we explore…
Mr. Rooster | Episode 4 | ListenUp! Long Island Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:34
Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of Long Island's music scene with Mr. Rooster, a band that echoes the timeless melodies of the Beatles while crafting their own distinctive sound. Tom and Dave, the dynamic duo b…
Episode 3 | Bunktown Falls | ListenUp! Long Island [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:25
Today's Episode: Hanging with The Bunktown Falls Homies, Long Island Jam Band with an Eclectic Influence of Reggae, Rock, Punk, Funk, and Everything under the sun. In fact, it's difficult to pinpoint a genre because they…
Episode 2 | The Chris Ruben Band | ListenUp! Long Island Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:42
Today's Episode: Meet The Chris Ruben Band, Long Island Legends in Original Rock Music; they've experienced quite the journey through navigating the up and coming Long Island Music Scene. Many challenges along the road i…