Recalling The Early Pat The Bunny / Johnny Hobo Days (part 1) w/ Dani Chaoflux & Mark Leonard #40

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In this informative episode, Pepe takes us on a journey to revisit the early days of folk punk with a focus on Pat the Bunny (Johnny Hobo) & the DIY Bandits label that released much of his music. He enlists the support of longtime friends Dani Chaoflux & Mark Leonard who also spent time with Pat during those days. Together they explore a fascinating origin story that sparked a local community that eventually helped ignite a country wide scene. This is part 1...stay tuned for parts 2 & 3!

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HIGHLIGHTS:

"What were you thinking?" during the early Bandit days
Creating the Love Songs For The Apocalypse layout
What was a typical day like at Bandits HQ back then?
What happened to the DIY Bandits website?
Who were the DIY Bandits?
Remembering the first Johnny Hobo shows
Escaping security story
Favorite memory about Pat The Bunny
Did the Johnny Hobo music actually reflect who Pat was?
What was the scene like?
Would you do it all again if you knew how it ended up going?
We didn't use the term "folk punk" in the early days
Folk punk bands then & now
Touring with Johnny Hobo & the Freight Trains
What was the folk punk scene like in CT. in the early-mid 2000's?
What was the difference between the early shows and current day shows?
We like ska!
Reflecting on Pat The Bunny during the Johnny Hobo era
Some Thoughts on the podcast

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