Kellen’s Petty Talk Show

Episode 80 - JV (The House of Wills)

JV is a solo artist from Cleveland, OH operating under the name The House of Wills. Their new EP "the house always wins" is available now on all streaming platforms and has been generating local buzz around the Ohio music scene. 

The DIY approach to recording, songwriting and playing shows has given JV the freedom to really roll with the punches and enjoy the creative process. With stripped down acoustics and a gritty, yet melodic vocal style, JV's tunes have that heartfelt originality that listeners look for in a solo artist. 

Be sure to check out the EP as well as the "True Crime" full length record from 2020. If you enjoy the episode and JV as a guest, which you will, be certain to follow @jveezus to stay up to date with everything they have going on. 

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Episode 79 - Elliott Fullam (Terrifier 2, Little Punk People)

Elliott Fullam is a singer/songwriter and actor based out of New Jersey. He recently released his sophomore record, "End of Ways", which has been getting rave reviews in the indie music scene. His work ethic and DIY-approach has propelled him to not only quickly progress as an artist, but to also reach and connect on a personal level with his audience. 

Elliott played "Jonathan" in Terrifier 2 (2022), which went on to be the box office success story in the horror industry this past year. He also voices "Sal" on the television series Get Rolling with Otis and plays "Junior" in the upcoming horror flick, The Pitchfork Retreat (2024). 

Before film and music ultimately took up a lot of his free time, Elliott was an interviewing prodigy on his family's YouTube channel, Little Punk People. He would interview his favorite musicians, actors and other kinds of artists including James Hetfield (Metallica), Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby-Doo), Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down) and the late and great Riley Gale (Power Trip). 

His commitment to his craft is inspiring, his energy is infectious and his grind will clearly never stop. If you're a fan of Elliott or just really enjoy this episode, be sure to follow him on Instagram @elliottfullam and @littlepunkpeople to stay up to date on everything he has going on. 

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Episode 78 - Sunny Suljic (Mid90s, The Killing of a Sacred Deer)

Sunny Suljic is an actor/musician/professional skateboarder in Los Angeles. His film roles include Jonah Hill's debut Mid 90's (2018), Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer and Eli Roth's The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018). He also voiced Atreus in the God of War video games. 

In the last couple years, Sunny has realized his profound love for making music and has been churning out tracks consistently. Back in July, he released his EP, "Wishing You Well" that features one of his most dynamic tracks, "Lowkey". He's been continuously honing his sound and has many plans in the works for new material as well as performing shows, creating music videos and incorporating his brand new clothing brand within the visuals. 

"Superstitious" drops its first official collection on September 25th and features a plethora of fire items including hats, jackets and even a specially-designed ski mask. Be sure to pick up some items and support a great artist in his new business venture! 

Follow Sunny @sunnysuljic and @sunnysuljicmusic to stay up to date on all upcoming announcements, song drops, skate videos and film news! 

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Episode 77 - Jay Trovato (Bad Bloom)

Jay Trovato is the guitarist of Rochester shoe gaze band, Bad Bloom. He is also the owner/operator of Arche Woodshop. Jay and his wife Kate started this band back in 2019 and during the COVID outbreak, they ultimately decided to move out of the big city to take their musical pursuits elsewhere. They've been consistently honing their sound, ripping gigs and preparing world domination. 

Be sure to follow Jay on Instagram @jaypt and Bad Bloom @badbloomny ! Be on the lookout for three new singles hitting the ear waves soon as well as some more event dates. 

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Episode 76 - James Balsamo (Robot Dracula, Cool As Hell)

James Balsamo is an American filmmaker that has made over 100 films with his production company Acid Bath Productions. Known for his schlocky b-movie style humor and aesthetic, James has managed to make his project on the cheap while still raking in the greatest cameos to sweeten the scenes. Weird Al Yankovic, Tommy Chong, Oderus Urungus (GWAR), Andy Dick, Lloyd Kaufman, Tom Savini and so many other legendary people have appeared in James films at one point or another. He continues to make indie filmmaking a fun career path for himself and everyone he brings on board. The atmosphere on his sets is contagious and you'll get a sense of that just by viewing his work. 

Be sure to follow James on Instagram @JamesBalsamo and check out his flicks @AcidBathProductions ! There will be a special screening at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood at the end of the Summer so be on the lookout for tickets/announcements! 

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Episode 75 - Brandon Benson (We Are The Union)

Brandon Benson is the bassist of We Are The Union, a ska-punk band from Ann Arbor, Michigan that formed in 2005. Their most recent record, "Ordinary Life" has been very well received and is quite possibly their best record to date. WATU has many plans for 2023 including a run up the east coast with Catbite and Kill Lincoln as well as performing at Punk in the Park with legendary bands Descendents, Pennywise, A Wilhelm Scream and The Suicide Machines. 

Be sure to go follow Brandon on Instagram @brandonmbenson 

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Episode 74 - Devan Bentley (Public Opinion, Such Gold)

Devan Bentley is the drummer of Public Opinion and had previously drummed with Such Gold from 2009-2014 as well as some stints with Trash Talk. He recently finished tracking drums for Public Opinion's debut full-length record and is in the works of some other awesome projects.

He's a member of Indie Drummer Collective, which is a group of drummers that tackle many different styles of music under a changing theme. If you follow @indiedrummercollective , you'll be able to view many different videos of these guys strutting their stuff behind the kit! Devan recently covered "The Boy Who Destroyed the World" by AFI for a halloween theme. 

Devan discusses his love for hiking, his journey and how he made it through his career unscathed. If you enjoyed this episode - shoot Devan a follow @devanbentley to stay up to date on everything he has going on. 

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Episode 73 - Joey Chiaramonte (KOYO, Typecaste)

Joey Chiaramonte is the vocalist of Long Island hardcore band KOYO and the bassist of Typecaste. During COVID, KOYO blew up unexpectedly and they've been touring pretty much non stop since the release of their "Drives Out East" EP. The band has recently signed to Pure Noise Records and plan to release their debut full length record in September, which will feature 11 brand new tracks that are sure to be heavy hitters. Catch KOYO on tour with No Pressure, Fleshwater and Illusion this month and next! 

 

Episode 72 - Jon Fraser (Northbound)

Jon Fraser the vocalist of Northbound, a Florida rock band that combines elements of pop punk, emo and and other genres that muster up the catchiest of songs. His recent move to LA has thrown him into a whirlwind that he claims to be enjoying. While working on the final edits for a new record, Jon has been on a creative path to make up for lost time the last couple years. He's considering doing comedy and is actively working on bits, he's developing a podcast of his own and is working on playing shows again! 

If you love what you hear, go check out @northboundfl and follow Jon at @jonfraser666 to stay up to date on all the happenings. 

Follow @kellenspettytalkshow to stay up to date on all the new guest announcements - more new guests are on deck and coming up very shortly! 

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Episode 71 - Jon Simmons (Creeks, Balance and Composure)

Jon Simmons is a musician from Pennsylvania whose newest project @itscreeks mixes gloom with groove to the fullest extent. He was formerly the frontman of @balanceandcomposure , a staple of the Pennsylvania music scene and a goated indie/rock and emo band in the hearts of many.

Jon moved to Los Angeles about 5 years back to follow career pursuits as a solo venture and has continued to still grind to this day. He discusses his trepidations and anxiety he faced within the early days of studio recording, how Vinnie Caruana of the Movielife made a major impact on the band and a frightening van accident that they miraculously survived.

As always, rate the show on Spotify and Apple Music and slap it with that five star rating. Severe thanks to Jon for being such a rad dude and taking the time to hang with me! This was another bucket list episode for me and it really means a lot to get to talk with my favorite bands.

Go rip the Creeks EP “The Pain You Took On” and be on the lookout for more music from Jon coming soon!

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