I had so much fun talking to Her Fantastic Cats from the Central PA. I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy listening to this one. Cheers! #benwaybop #gbv #herfantasticcats #podcast #indiemusic #indierock #ronnbenway #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers

Swan Daley Neo Soul Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist plays original music in Philly S2 Epi. 14

Jul 17th, 2021 33m 3s

After a year long pandemic break Ronn Benway is back to Talking with Friends and Strangers! This episode is with a talented songwriter/singer from Philadelphia named Swan Daley (@swanlikethebird Instagram/TicTok). We talk about his music and so

S2 Epi. #13 David Michael Thomas plays/writes in nerdcore bands 3d6 and Time Crashers from Vegas

May 16th, 2020 40m 59s

Another car session recorded in Fabulous Las Vegas. I talk music and nerd-rock songwriting with a young musician named David Michael Thomas who plays in local bands 3d6 and Time Crashers. He sat in the back seat of his car and sang songs about

S2 Epi. #12 The Midnight Disease (Brenden K. Jones) Plays lo-fi sadcore from Las Vegas

May 13th, 2020 32m 48s

After a long quarantine hiatus the RBTTFAS webcast is back. I meet with a talented songwriter from Las Vegas named Brenden K. Jones. He performs under the moniker The Midnight Disease. He sat in a car and I sat 6 feet away outside of the car. I

S2 Epi. #11 Whitney Mongé -powerful singer/songwriter/guitarist Seattle music scene rising star

Feb 6th, 2020 47m

I met Whitney Mongé more than a decade ago while she and I were busking in the Pike Place Market. She is now a staple of the Seattle music scene. She gigs around the city as a solo or with a power trio playing her original, soulful music with m

S2 Epi. #10 Jonah Ray plays Yankovic! Musician, comedian, actor, podcast host, mediocre retail clerk

Feb 2nd, 2020 33m 38s

Jonah Ray lives in Los Angeles. We used to work in a record store together in Venice Beach. He's is on tour working on material for a new comedy record. He was nice enough to invite me backstage at The Fremont Abbey in Seattle to record a podca

S2 Epi. #9 Carly Calbero is a talented, songwriting busker who plays in Pike Place Market and tours

Jan 31st, 2020 30m 54s

Hi. Thanks for listening. I talked Carly Calbero into walking down to Steinbeck park in between busking sets to record a podcast. It was around 50° as we sat between the tourists, seagulls and playing babies just a stones throw from Pike Place

S2 Epi. #8 Emery Carl is a busker, songwriter and licensed Wizard who plays his music in Seattle WA

Jan 30th, 2020 48m

I met Emery Carl in the Pike Place Market in Seattle around 2008. He and I were featured in a movie called Find Your Way : A Buskers Documentary together in the last decade. We got together at Mystr E Studio in Ballard to get into some heavy co

S2 Epi. #7 Kyle Morgan from Starcrossed Losers singer/songwriter based in Queens NY

Jan 9th, 2020 31m 57s

Kyle Morgan is a singer-songwriter living in Queens New York. His band is called Starcrossed Losers and they play around New York City. We met recently in a studio in Greenwich Village where he shared a few songs and conversation about music wi

S2 Epi. #6 Casey Cochran songwriter/shipwright from Mystic Connecticut

Jan 7th, 2020 44m 11s

Casey Cochran writes songs and works the re-building of The Mayflower. On the recommendation of James Maple we met at the German Club. We talked about his past football career and how he writes songs and boats. Thanks to JJ Sheffer for executiv

S2 Epi #5 James Maple songwriter, drummer, leathersmith, nice fella, based out of Mystic Connecticut

Jan 5th, 2020 52m 13s

I took a drive to the edge of these United Snakes with executive producer JJ Sheffer. We met with James Maple in Mystic Connecticut. We talk about songwriting, Newport Folk Festival and me calling him a bitch (I don't remember). Thanks for list

S2 Epi. #4 Kirby Sybert, touring musician, collaborative songwriter, video/film, Brass Monkey

Dec 28th, 2019 40m 57s

Kirby Sybert is based in Philly. Plays in several bands from Philly to Nashville. Writes original music, collaborates with other songwriters. Makes video, photography and plays Mike D in Brass Monkeys. He is amazing! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbe

S2 Epi. #3 Shoop

Dec 27th, 2019 53m 1s

Shoop. Radio Zelda. Girlchild. #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcast #shoop #indie #indierock #acousticmusic #acousticguitar #songwriter #iloveyorkcity #whattolistento #whattolistentoinpa #pittsburgh

S2 Epi. #2 Bjorn Jacobsen writes incredible songs and channels them thru the soul of a giant bear

Dec 21st, 2019 40m 46s

I sat with my friend Bjorn Jacobsen and executive producer JJ Sheffer one Saturday afternoon in Lancaster PA. Many topics are discussed and a few great songs were played. Cheers! #rbttfas #benwaybop #ronnbenwaytalkstofriendsandstrangers #podcas

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Ronn Benway Talks To Friends And Strangers (Trailer)

Dec 20th, 2019 51s

S2 Epi. #1 Leo DiSanto Singer/Songwriter/Busker Vinegar Creek Constituency from Lancaster PA

Dec 20th, 2019 49m 12s

Welcome to season two. I met and talked with Leo DiSanto from Vinegar Creek Constituency. Leo plays around Lancaster PA and beyond. He has a new album called Duo Sessions: The Halloween Tapes. He hosts a YouTube travel show called Yondersongs y

S1 Epi. #35 Jakob Jess is a Takoma WA based songwriter who busks in Seattle's Pike Place Market

Sep 17th, 2019 38m 20s

I saw a guy singing in the street ( a bunch of times) and asked him to be on my podcast. His name is Jakob Jess. His new album of original songs is called "3am In My Bed". We walked to a noisy public park right next to the seattle freeway. We t

S1 Epi. #34 Ty Keenen busks Seattle with a sax, records music with friends and gives great advice

Sep 15th, 2019 42m 39s

I met and talked with a talented Seattle musician named Ty Keenen. We sat on the pier on a beautiful puffy cloud day. We talk about jazz, busking, owning your music and the number 3. We got asked to stop playing where we were recording ("privat

S1 Epi. #33 Calvin Johnson from Olympia WA label K records sings songs from "A Wonderful Beast"

Aug 21st, 2019 30m 30s

Calvin Johnson plays music in Olympia WA. For many years he's been running a record label called K records. He's been in many bands, Beat Happening, Halo Benders, Selector Dub Narcotic to name a few. I'm kind of a big fanboy during this intervi

S1 Epi.#32 David Israel is a singer-songwriter from Austin TX sponsored by rhondaturnbough.com

Aug 16th, 2019 48m 14s

I sat and talked with an old friend from Austin Texas. His name is David Israel. We met in his sister's basement in Seattle. We talk about his new album "The Year That Felt Like Two", his recent East coast, the Keeled Scales record label and of

S1 Epi.#31 Adam Bredlau from Seattle indie band JET///LAG plays his songs acoustic.

Aug 15th, 2019 47m 52s

Meet Adam Bredlau. He is a Seattle musician. His current musical outfit is called JET///LAG. Adam, me and my friend/ his mom Joey, all met and had a nice conversation. Listen to Adam's music. Please share this podcast with your friends. Thanks.

S1 Epi.#30 Annie Ford leads her Band in Seattle, plays in a few combos & teaches music to kids

Aug 4th, 2019 49m 25s

My friend Annie Ford leads The Annie Ford Band. She plays original music around Seattle with several ensembles and teaches music to children. We sat and talked about stuff and she played a few songs for us to enjoy. Cheers! #rbttfas #benwaybop

S1 Epi.#29 Milly Raccoon plays old time fiddle/sings original songs while touring the country.

Jul 16th, 2019 41m 53s

My friend Milly Raccoon found a few minutes before a trek across the United Snakes to play a few awesome songs for us. We met in a borrowed apartment in the Capital Hill neighborhood in Seattle. We discuss fiddlin', buskin', old bands, rattlers

S1 Epi.#28 Viking Moses, international touring singer/songwriter. sponsored by rhondaturnbough.com

Jul 10th, 2019 56m 9s

This is a special episode.For about 25 years I've been making, discovering and enjoying music with my long-time friend Brendon Massei AKA Viking Moses. We talk about the where and the who and the why. Episide 28 . Please share and subscribe.

S1 Epi.#27 Sixteen Jackies is a band from Philly. Part glamor, part horror. Let the glumrock roll!

Jun 28th, 2019 40m 30s

I love Sixteen Jackies! They are a fabulous band from Philadelphia I recommend you listen to! Their music has been heard recently on a Showtime news show and in a real Hollywood movie. Beware, there is a lot of BDSM talk and even a little spank