AJ Stone on Fronting Bands and the Local Music Scene

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AJ Stone on Fronting Bands and the Local Music Scene

Apr 9, 2025 • 27 mins

Bubba Startz introduces AJ Stone, delving into his journey from band member to frontman. AJ shares his experiences with Sicocera and the challenges of forming his own band. The discussion covers band dynamics, the local music scene, and the hurdles of networking. They explore the balance between music and day jobs, AJ's musical aspirations, and his upcoming projects. The episode concludes with plans for future collaboration and reflections on their conversation.

Key Points

AJ Stone is transitioning from playing bass in a national touring band to leading his own band as the frontman and singer.
AJ is heavily involved in the local music scene in Saint Paul, Minnesota, through the North Star Original Review, where he helps book shows and manage social media.
Both AJ and Bubba emphasize the importance of community and collaboration in building a thriving local music scene and achieving individual musical goals.

Speakers

Bubba Startz

Host • 61%

AJ Stone

Guest • 39%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and guest introduction
0:17	AJ Stone's background and transition to frontman
1:28	Experience with Sicocera and starting own band
3:44	Bubba's take on band dynamics and local music scene
7:51	Challenges and networking in the local music scene
15:06	Teamwork and balancing music with day jobs
24:06	AJ Stone's musical goals and upcoming projects
26:39	Plans for collaboration and conclusion

Transcript

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