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Fawkes and FriendsAuthor: Fawkes and Friends
Folk punk griot Black Guy Fawkes (and his trusty 2520 sidekick Ed) talk to a variety of musicians and other creative types about their creative process, their work, the social justice issues that affect them and their communities, and often hit them a few silly quickfire questions at the end. Language: en-us Genres: Music, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Fawkes and Friends: Matt Nasir (Sleeping Souls)
Friday, 18 April, 2025
This episode, Matt Nasir joins Ian and Ed from across the ocean via the magic of the internets. He shares insights on band dynamics, challenges of live performances, and working with Frank Turner. Matt recounts his musical journey, influenced by family, transitioning from bass to multiple instruments (and which instrument he “thinks” in when composing).and his involvement in notable tours and projects. Maybe we’ll get to see him score a Bond film one day. Whether reminiscing about special gigs or delving into his musical influences, Matt offers a comprehensive look into his vibrant career in music.Upcoming gigs where you can find Black Guy Fawkes:Festivals:Sing Us Home Festival: May 2-4 (Philadelphia, PA) (www.singushomefestival.com)Pouzzafest: May 16-18 (Montreal, Quebec) (www.pouzzafest.com)Fforest Fest: June 7 (Morris, IL) (https://fforestfest.com/music/)Camp Punksylvania: June 20-22 (Gilbert, PA) (www.camppunksulvania.com) (use code BLACKGUYFAWKES for 10% off Camp Punksylvania tickets)Tour (supporting Apes of the State):Hamilton, ON (May 13 at Vertagogo)Toronto, ON (May 14 at Hard Luck)Ottowa ON (May 15 at Dominion Tavern)Tour (supporting Pet Needs)Anaheim, CA (May 27 at House of Blues)Tempe, AZ (May 28 at Yucca Taproom)Denver, CO (May 30 at Skylark)Madison, WI (June 1 at The Bur OakCleveland, OH (June 3 at Grog Shop)New Kensington, PA (June 4 at Preserving Underground)Pontiac, MI (June 5 at Pike Room)Matt Nasir is a composer, arranger, and performer–notably in the Sleeping Souls. For more info, check out https://www.mattnasir.com/ - he’ll be retooling the site in the near future.For more Black Guy Fawkes, check out Music | Black Guy Fawkes (bandcamp.com)or https://asbestosrecords.bigcartel.com/. He’s also on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, etc as Black Guy Fawkes–spelling is extremely important here and, not surprisingly, he’s on music streaming services as well: Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. You can probably find Ed drinking in a karaoke bar or in the crowd at a punk show. The show also now has a playlist of music from guests that have appeared, and guests who will be appearing, and you can check that out on Spotify as well: Fawkes & Friends: The Playlist - playlist by Ian Robinson | Spotify
