On this episode I chat with Mike Delehanty, who some of you may know simply as Mike D or as Sir Books A Lot. This year marks 30 years of Mike putting on shows, which is incredible!

In out conversation we go back to what got him into bring a booker, the venues he's worked at, and how the music scene has changed over time.

We also talk a lot about the people Mike's worked with both the folks he's brought to the stage and the amazing group of people behind the scenes.

Mike is still booking shows and he has some great ones coming up. Be sure to give him a follow @sirbookslot401 to stay up on everything he has going on

Outro song:

"Smallpox Champion" by Fugazi (Live at Lupo's May 6th, 1997)

*Fugazi has always been a big influence on me and how I do this podcast. I figured I'd take this opportunity to get them in the show in this way as Mike talked about working this event. I was at this particular show as well. Though it was 29 years ago, the memory stays with me to this day.

// Interview recorded April 9, 2026 via Google Meet // Intro music by Cedros // Hosted by James Toomey //

Keith McCurdy of Vudu Sister shares some of his favorite things about The Ocean State... one of them you may be surprised to find out

The end of the episode features Vudu Sister's "Monster Boy," a favorite of mine from their new album Adynata.

// Interview recorded March 6, 2026 via Google Meet // Intro music by Cedros // Hosted by James Toomey //

Keith McCurdy of Vudu Sister shares his thoughts on what it's like to be a working-class musician, passes along some advice he received from his father, and tells us the beauty of open mic nights

Listen to the end to hear "Under the Light of the Moon" from Vudu Sister's new album Adynata

// Interview recorded March 6, 2026 via Google Meet // Intro music by Cedros // Hosted by James Toomey //

On this episode I speak with Keith McCurdy of the band Vudu Sister. We talk about their new album Adynata and what's changed with this record. We also go all the way back to his early bands, Vudu Sister's first album Bastard Children, and what it took to write songs in Latin and ancient Greek.

Make sure to check out Vudu Sister's album release show at Myrtle on March 20 and stay to the end to hear the premiere of their song "Passage of Ships"

Interlude song order:

• "Galliard" by Vudu Sister from their album, Broken Children
• "Household Items" by Vudu Sister from their album, Household Items
• "Raven-haired Girl" by Vudu Sister from their album, Mortis Nervosa
• "Credite Mihi" by Vudu Sister from their album, Burnt Offerings
• "Lilith" by Vudu Sister from their album, Adynata
• "Passage of Ships" by Vudu Sister from their album, Adynata [song premiere!]

// Interview recorded March 6, 2026 via Google Meet // Intro music by Cedros // Hosted by James Toomey //

Jon Pagano shares his favorite record store from back in the day as well as his top shop currently (you can probably guess if you know who out out the new Sullest album). We also cover the summer treat he enjoys most, a special spot here in RI, the full circle music event in his life, and Jon shouts out some tasty places to get pizza!

At the end I've included one of my favorite tracks, "Darren Fairenoughsky", from Sullest's self-titled album!!

// Interview recorded November 21, 2024 via Google Meet

// Intro music by Cedros

// Hosted by James Toomey /

Jon Pagano shares some stories from the Squid Amps days, as well as what the true experience of touring really is!

Listen to the end to hear Sullest performing "Robinette" live at Fete in Providence, RI on March 17, 2023

// Interview recorded November 21, 2024 via Google Meet

// Intro music by Cedros

// Hosted by James Toomey //

On this episode I speak with Jon Pagano where we go all the way back to his early days playing music, what it was like relearning Weak Teeth songs for their reunion show, how showing up early for rehearsal one day landed him a spot in Best Practices, as well as how his latest band Sullest came together and what their writing process is like. Sullest debut full length album is coming out on Dec. 13th via Armageddon Label and you can pre-order the vinyl and cassette over on Bandcamp right now! Also check out the video for the first single "Dirt Mall" on YouTube which we talk a little bit about in this interview.

Interlude song order:

• "Arson Daily" by Weak Teeth from their album, What A Plague You Are
• "Future Cougar" by Best Practices from their album, The EP LP
• "All My Shit’s at TJ’s" by Sullest from their EP, Fashionable Male
• "Contact High" by Sullest from their self-titled album
• "White Horse" by Tomb Envy from their album, Retired
• "Windows 9595" by Sullest from their self-titled album [song premiere]

// Interview recorded November 21, 2024 via Google Meet // Intro music by Cedros // Hosted by James Toomey //

Frankie Ranks shares some of his favorite things from his home state and home town. From his favorite record shops , to where he loves to hike... we cover a lot about The Ocean State. Did we talk about hot wieners and coffee milk? Tune in to find out.

Listen to the end to hear a great track from Boo City entitled "We'll Be Just Fine" from their mixtape, Midnight Folklore.

// Interview recorded October 9, 2024 via Google Meet // Intro music by Cedros // Hosted by James Toomey //